Hitchcock Campaign Continues As Planned
The Republican national campaign proceeds along its original lines with Frank H Hitchcock as national chairman and Judge Taft expressing confidence in his control The revised itinerary includes Iowa cities and the schedule for Tafts Western trip remains intact as per Associated Press inquiries in Chicago Cincinnati and elsewhere.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft
Frank H. Hitchcock
Crane
One News
Taft Revises Western Campaign Itinerary
Judge Taft released a telegram showing the national chairman's subordination to control the campaign. He stayed at home to prepare speeches for the trip, and a revised itinerary lists Clifton Burlington Davenport and Des Moines Iowa on the western tour. Sept. 25.
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Taft
Clifton
Burlington
Davenport
Des Moines
Lowe
Seven Shot at Danville Tent Meeting Injures Many
Seven persons were shot at a Moreland tent meeting in Danville Kentucky as the crowd began to disperse Sunday night. Marshall Ferrell was in a dangerous condition with a gunshot to the right arm. Samuel Rothwell Steve Benedict and four bystanders were wounded amid a large panic.
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Danville
Moreland
Marshall Ferrell
Samuel Rothwell
Steve” Benedict
James Brackett
Marshall Edrington
Columbus Wheeler
Cleo Cohran
Hearst Refuses Editorial Board of Arbitration Challenge
New York September 21 William Randolph Hearst campaigning for the Independence party in the south and midwest returns to New York and rejects Governor C N Haskell Oklahoma's offer to have editors form an arbitration board to hear his charges. A millinery opening at Ferrell's today.
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New York
Wm. H. Hearst
Independence Party
South
Middle West
C. N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Hearst
Haskell
Love of Party Promptedflo Resignation
A resigned figure cites deep regret and personal ambition as factors in stepping down to protect the national ticket. The action reflects pressure from party loyalty over individual career goals.
Swisher Withdraws Gubernatorial Candidacy in West Virginia
Charleston Sept 21 C W Swisher announces before the state committee his withdrawal as Republican candidate for governor. He cites party harmony and a united front against the Democrats while pledging support for his successor and the national and state tickets.
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Charleston
W. Va
C. W. Swisher
State Committee
Republicans of
West Virginia
Republican Party
Elliott Northcott
United States
John W. Mason
Nathan Goff
Joseph H. Gaines
First Meeting of Republican Club at Hearn Building
The Republican Club holds a meeting at the Hearn Building on Higginbotham Avenue entrance tonight. All members urged to attend and bring a new member. The statewide campaign formal opening occurs today. don’t miss attending.
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Republican Club
Hearn
Higginbotham Avene
Swisher Urges Republican Unity for Taft Sherman Victory
A letter signed by C. W. Swisher calls for radical unity among Republicans to fight a common enemy and secure Taft and Sherman and the state ticket with the largest party majority to date.
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Taft
Sherman
Glasscogge or Dillon Probable Selection
Charleston Republican leaders narrow a governor candidate race after C W Swisher withdraws. A compromise plan names W E Glasscock Morgantown internal revenue collector or C W Dillon former tax commissioner as likely choices, with talk of Senator N B Scott but opposition from Scherr faction.
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Charleston
W. Va
Republican State Committee
C. W. Swisher
Republican Party
Arnold C. Kbchert
Lincoln Republicans
M. Grant
Lincoln Committee
Scherr
Messrs. Scherr
Grant
W. E. Glasscock
Morgantown
Internal Revenue
C. W. Dillon
N. B. Scott
Pedigo’s Millinery welcomes shoppers year round
The ad invites customers to Pedigo’s Millinery Department for a cordial welcome any day, with emphasis on Thursday Friday and Saturday. It promotes Blue Ribbon Vanilla and the claim that it lasts longer than others. It also notes coal ordering through Clinchfield Coal Corporation via Roanoke Virginia.
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Pedigo
Drink One Pound Perfect as Mineral Water Sale Ad
An old advertisement notes a mineral water drink labeled as a one pound product for sale in cafes. It also lists a dress making and tailored skirts service by Reese with a TV price reference.
Roosevelt's Appeal Ties Taft to Foraker Controversy
President Roosevelt issues a formal statement backing Taft amid the Foraker Hearst clash. He cites the Brownsville case and accuses rival backers of moneyed interests, while Judge Taft stays silent on endorsing Foraker. Bryan camps in New York state attacking Roosevelt and Taft as crowds fill Brockport to Tonawanda venues.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Loeb
W. R. Hearst
Foraker
Ohio
Hearst
Standard Oil Company
Roosevelt
Taft
Ohio State Central Committee
Senate
Senator Foraker
Brownsville
Cincinnati
United States
Joseph Ls. Foraker
William H. Taft
Associated Press
Wim. J. Bryan
Humboldt Park
Convention Hall
Brockport
Congress
Chicago Tribune
Platt
Depew
Wall Street
Tonawanda
Holley
Albion
Medina
Middleport
Lockport
Niagara Falls
Sanborn Suspension Ridge
Democratic Candidate Endorsed Again in Buffalo Report
In Buffalo New York a Democratic candidate notes the president’s renewed endorsement of the Republican rival. He remarks facing two Republicans and asserts the party platform clearly states its aims and purposes.
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Uffalo
N. Y
Destructive forest fires strike Foster City area
A dispatch from Foster City reports Marinette County was hit by forest fires that destroyed the village Sunday and claimed six lives. Fires continue across the region burning farm houses and timber, with new outbreaks reported from all sides.
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Marinette
Wis
Foster City
Michigan Line
Marinette County
Triple murder defendant in New Jersey to plead insanity
Frank Zesteras faces trial in Marlboro for the May 16 killings of employer William Sheppard, wife Josephine, and servant Jennie Brady. Prosecution plans to argue insanity with witnesses noting his unbalanced mind while he showed no concern for his fate and reportedly confessed after capture.
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Freehold
N. J
Frank Zesteras
Zasteras
Marlboro
William B. Sheppard
Josephine Sheppard
Jennie Brady
Sheppard
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Ferrell
The
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National Balk
Uefield
W. V
Teleplaco Duldap Bland
Treeé Capital
Lisbbr Process Ev. S. Snr
Bartnos
United Spathr
CE Osararas
EB. Carter
N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Bluefield, W. VA
Flat Top National Bank OF Blijersld
Ofsicers
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
First National Bluefield
L. A. Hooper
Bank
Flo
Charles W. Swisher
Dillon
Republican Committee
Swisher
Clinchfield
Clinchfield Coal Corporation
Roanoke
Merce
Chas. W. Mayer
W. I. Jenkins
Princeton Ave
Greenspon
Genasco
the Miller Supply CO
Senator
Vilage
Mich
Frank Zasteras
Employer
House of Neighbor
STAG
Cape
Samuel L. Matz
the Duvall Music CO
Princeton Avenue
Tham
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Hampden
Illinois
Henry Rodgin
Princedon Avenue
Busy Bee
Bluefield
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