Taft Campaign Plan Outlined For Western Tour
Judge Taft and Republican leaders approve a strenuous first trip from Cincinnati through Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Iowa Nebraska Colorado Kansas Missouri with speeches from the rear platform of a special train. A second tour may reach Kentucky Tennessee and perhaps North Carolina while a final eastern swing includes New York City.
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West Virginia
Ohio
Judge Taft
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Senator Dixon
Montana
Western Speakers' Bureau
Charles Nagel
Missouri
Chicago
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Washington
Advisory Committee
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Taft
Cincinnati
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Galesburg
Ill
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
New York City
Empire State
New England
Taft to Speak in Bryan’s Home City Lincoln
Lincoln dispatch reports Judge Taft will address a gathering in Lincoln on October 1, drawing attention as William Jennings Bryan is expected to be in town. Proposals seek a social event where Taft and Bryan might meet.
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Taft
Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
Republican State Central Committee
Lincoln
Sherman at Wilkesbarre Opens Republican Campaign Rally
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a Republican mass meeting drew more than five thousand people at the armory. ER P Hapgood presided and read letters of regret from Taft Governor Stuart and others before introducing James Sherman who was warmly greeted by attendees.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
ER. P. Hapgood
State League of Republican Clubs
Taft
Stuart
James §. Sherman
Railroad King at Scriptural Age Fifteen? No, It Says Seventy
James J. Hill, called the railroad king, is 70 and still active in control of Great Northern, Burlington, and Northern Pacific lines with thousands of miles of track. He built a vast empire, runs dining and sleeping car services, and holds major steamboat interests. his estate includes a 4000 acre farm, a renowned art collection, and a diamond stash valued at over two million dollars. His sons are following into the family business.
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St. Paul, Minn
James J. Hill
Hill
Congress
Great Northern System
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
North of Ireland
Dunbar
Stuart
United States
St. Paul
Young Hill
Shelley
Minnesota
St. Paul, Minneapolis
Great Northern Line
Duluth
Pacific
Johnstown Flood Baby Sees Flood Spectacle
A Welshman named Moses Flood William, born on the Johnstown flood day while his family rode the flood on a roof, views the Johnstown flood panorama at the Franco British Exposition in London. His parents emigrated from Johnstown to America and later returned to Glamorganshire.
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London
Johnstown
Moses Flood William
America
Wales
Connemough Street
Moses
William
Glamorganshire
In Memory of Gen Banks Unveiling Statue at State House
Boston held ceremonies in the State House grounds marking the unveiling of a statue to General Nathaniel P. Banks. The event in the house of representatives chamber featured speeches by many, including former Attorney General Herbert Parker who gave the principal oration.
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Boston
Mass
Nathaniel P. Banks
Massachusetts
State House
House of Representatives
Herbert Parker
Best Housekeepers Endorse Blue Ribbon Vanilla
The Best Housekeepers recommend Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the best flavor. It is described as absolutely pure, long lasting, and perfect in taste.
Eye care offered with precise glasses fittings Greenspon Bluefield
If your eyes do not need glasses we will say so honestly. If glasses help your sight we will fit you with accurate work using the latest instruments. Consultation and examination free. Dr. Chas W Mayer successor to Dr Jenkins 407 Princeton Ave Greenspon Bluefield W V
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Chas. W. Mayer
W. I. Jenkins
Princeton Ave
Greenspon
Bluefield
W. VA
Best Roofing on the Market Offers Quick Ship
Advertising copy asserts the product is the best roofing on the market and promises proof if customers allow testing. It notes shipping options from Bluefield stock, with one, two, and three ply roofings available.
Democrats Name Ghanler for Governor
Ghanler chosen as gubernatorial candidate by the Democratic party in Rochester after being hauled through Syracuse streets by crowds to the convention city. William J. Bryan helped bring the candidate to the rally as rain fell on the event.
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Syracuse
Democracy
Convention City
Peerless makes seventeen speeches in one day
In Rochester on September 16 the Democratic ticket for New York was nominated by acclamation led by Lieutenant Governor Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler. William Jennings Bryan spoke seventeen times across the state tour, praising party aims and denouncing special privilege while rallying crowds from Weehawken to Buffalo.
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Peerless
Rochester
N. Y
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Duchess County
John A. Dix
John S. Whalen
Martin H. Glynn
George M. Palmer
Julius Hauser
Denver
United Democracy
W. J. Bryan
Kern
Allen BP. Parker
Judge Parker
James S. Sherman
Taft
Wall Street
Sherman
Congressional Committee
Wm. J. Bryan
Democracy
Syracuse
New York
Mr. Bryan
Mack
Wm. J. Connors
State Committee
Charles Jr. Murphy
Tammany Chiettian
Daniel FP. Cohalan
Bryan
Weehawken
N. J
West Shore
New York Central
Bryan Campaign Visit Draws Massive Syracuse Crowd
The Democratic candidate drew hundreds at each stop including Utica and Syracuse. Crowd scenes along Washington Street featured Bryan and Kern posters, cannons, and a lift for Chenler to the train while he praised the next New York governor and accepted sizable campaign contributions.
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Roosevelt
Judge Taft
Kingston
Taft
Utica
James S. Sherman
Washington Street
Syracuse
Bryan
Kern
Chenler
State of
New York
Boquets
Independence party campaign opens in Louisville with Hisgen Hearst
The Kentucky campaign of the Independence party opened at Phoenix Hill Park with presidential candidate Thomas L. Hisgen and publisher William Randolph Hearst. About 1500 people welcomed the speakers as J. B. Merrick, the party’s national committeeman in Kentucky, called the meeting to order.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Independence Party
Phoenix Hill Park
Thomas L. Hisgen
Wm. Randolph Hearst
J. B. Merrick
Daily Telegraph Want Ads Deliver Results
The Daily Telegraph invites readers to test its want ads for results. Advertisers are urged to place notices today to reach local readers quickly and secure timely responses.
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Daily Telegraph
Mother Of Resto 9 Victim Woes Shot Gun
A mother involved in the Resto 9 case fired a gun at a man she accused of killing her child. She and a posse tracked the suspect, discharging two barrels before authorities intervened to halt the confrontation.
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Resto
Woman Fends Off Lynch Mob in Powder Springs
Mrs. Sarah Reed fired on Robert Bostick when he attacked her 9 year old daughter. After a long chase, she and neighbors cornered him behind a log. The sheriff hurried the wounded man to Marietta to avert a lynching.
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Powder Springs
Robert Bostick
Sarah Reed
Bostick
Reed
Reunion of Custer's Brigade in Detroit Event
A large group of veterans from Michigan Cavalry Brigade gathered in Detroit on September 16 for the eighth annual reunion. Members from the First Fifth Sixth and Seventh regiments attended, some traveling long distances to join the event.
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Detroit
Mich
Custer
Michigan Cavalry
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