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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1904
Page
2
Nicoll Optimistic On Democratic Campaign Prospects
Delancey Nicoll as interim head of the Democratic National Committee speaks for publication on party unity and strong prospects this year. He cites harmony with Sen Gorman and Jones aides, defends Gorman’s role, notes Knox to campaign for Republicans, and recalls Knox leaving Roosevelt cabinet duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicoll
Democratic Party
Taggart
Gorman
Maryland
Senator Gorman
New York
Maty
Stichome
Garman
Indiana
Jones
Sen‘ator Gorman
Senator Fairbanks Delays With Measured Step
A fragmentary notice describes Senator Fairbanks pacing a scene, his long legs moving deliberate steps as he positions himself to the side, signaling cautious action and timed restraint amid uncertain eventful moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Fairbanks
Selling Abroad Cheaper Than Here: A Campaign Charge
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette argues that American goods are sold abroad at far lower prices, citing consuls in Cape Town and Cairo and a misaligned duty scheme. It accuses Republican officeholders of hiding export price facts, links dumping to trusts, and claims a Democratic administration would expose and curb the practice, rallying voters against high trust prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Bigham
Cape Town
South Africa
Riddle
Cairo
Egypt
Aldrich
Congress
House of Representatives
United States
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Roosevelt a Peril Warned by Rogers and Cannon
Dr Henry Wade Rogers former Northwestern University president and Yale law dean denounces Roosevelt in a Connecticut speech. He cites Panama pension policy and executive overreach while Cannon warns Republicans to wake up or Roosevelt will lose. He notes harsh lines about Roosevelt and references to Cuba and race in wartime imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Henry Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
Law
Yale University
Connecticut
Panama
Cuba
Teddy Os
Captain Cowles
Navy
New York Democrats Unite Behind Herrick For Governor
The party closes ranks after nominating Judge Herrick with Hil and HS factions joining in support. Democrats are jubilant and confident of victory, predicting Herrick’s election and Parker carrying the state. Republicans, though energized, warn of a hard fight to reclaim power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cromer Faces Tough Battle in Lila District
Cromer fears defeat as he schedules secret meetings across the Lila district. He acknowledges a hard campaign ahead despite a nominal 4,000 vote margin in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromer
Lila
Roosevelt Campaign Uses Fat Frying to Raise Funds
The New York World and New York Sun are cited in a critique of Republican campaign methods. The World alleged fat frying of funds by Cortelyou, while the Sun editorialized on July 29 about Cortelyou’s influence over railroad mail contracts and Roosevelt’s political management. The piece also mentions alleged secret trips to J Pierpont Morgan with Wall Street assurances in exchange for support, including Morgan visiting the President’s home for six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cortelyou
New York Sun
Roosevelt
the Sun
United States
Mr. Roosevelt
St. Louis
New York World
J. Pierpont Morgan
Sagamore Hill
Wall Street
Morgan
Charles Steele
Oppose Roosevelt Critics Call Him Erratic and Meddling
Herman Nidder urges Democratic editors that Roosevelt would be dangerous as president, arguing his erratic, meddlesome style would threaten peace and markets if elected. He cites Republican quiet as proof of his menace and warns the business world to brace for unpredictable policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Su¢Ch
Tian
Miest
Herman Nidder
Military Megalomaniac Defined by the Editor
A World letter defines a military megalomaniac as one who thinks himself a great warrior and dwells on glory. It cites President Roosevelt’s bellicose rhetoric, calls for larger forces, and proposed Western Hemisphere overlordship as fitting the term, per a September 3, 1504 World issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rousevcle
N. Yu
Voters urged against Watson in World letter
A New York World letter signed by Henry George Jr urges Democratic supremacy and argues voting for Watson, the People's party candidate, yields no good result as the 1904 election pits Roosevelt against Parker and shapes the next four years of U.S. governance. The piece predicts $2 wheat and hints Roosevelt should claim credit for rising cereal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George, Jr
New York World
Watson
People's Party
Roosevelt
Judge Parker
United States
What a Democratic President can do
A Chicago Examiner reader asked how a Democratic President could curb trusts with a Republican Senate. The answer urges the President to press for enforcement of anti trust laws, appoint the right attorney general, and remind Senators that government by the people, not corporations, underpins the Constitution. It cites Jackson as precedent and predicts Judge Parker’s backing by the people to overcome Senate resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Examiner
United States Senate
Examiner
Aldrich
Rockefeller
United States
Senate
Andrew Jackson
United States Bank
Parker
Democrats poised to win Wisconsin seat and House majority
Washington reports indicate Democratic campaign HQs are buoyant. Chairman Babcock of the Republican committee appears certain to lose his Wisconsin seat, and a safe Democratic majority is anticipated in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Babcock
Republican Committee
Wisconsin
House
Roosevelt promises tariff revision tied to supporters
The piece accuses Roosevelt allies of corruption and links tariff revision to campaign funding. It questions local postoffice officials about Crater's salary demands and suggests a boosted slush fund due to dimming reelection prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
A Pastors Wife Endorses Peruna For Female Ailments
A Chicago letter from Anna B Fleharty, widow of a former university president, credits Peruna with restoring health after pelvic catarrh and general weakness. She notes improved appetite, digestion, and sleep for herself and daughter, and recommends the remedy highly. Testimonials from Esther Milner and Congressman T M Mahon support Peruna as a cure and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B.fleimarty
W.C. 1. VY
Galesburg
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln
Neb
Sixty-seventh Street
Chicago
Fleharty
Peruna
Anna B. Fleharty
Pr. Hartman
America
Hartman
Esther M. Milner
DeGraff
Ohio
Veruna
Thad. M. Mahon
Chambersburg
T. M. Mahon
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Decatur Ball Team Defeats Kingsland Grays in Narrow Win
Decatur’s White Sox defeated Kingsland Grays 11 to 2 at Kingsland on September 26 after a calm, orderly crowd of 400 watched practice and the game amid threatening weather. Gibson allowed two hits for Decatur, C Edrington hit a three bagger, and Decatur’s infield starred while Kingsland’s outfield held steady. The visitors broke the tie briefly in the eighth but the Whitesocks pulled away in the ninth with one run to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Kingsland
Ind
White Sox
Kingsland Grays
Gibson
C. Edrington
Grays
Whites Sox
Ossian Awaits Stave Plant Start Up By FE A Vail
In Ossian FE A Vail proposes a stave factory and has begun work. Machinery is on the road and men are preparing the old West Ossian factory grounds. Workers have been on site several days reviving old yards and sheds for the new enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. A. Vail
Ossian
West Ossian
Mr. Vail
Ossian News
Blues stork pest control or feed drive note
All livestock will show improvement if you give an occasional feed of Blues stork food. Stout's Drug store offers related supplies and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout's Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
HE Bluffton Banner
GEO. L. Saunders
Ofive
Morrow
Bluffton
Philander C. Knox
Northern Pacific
Igtraets
Knox
Pennsylvania Railroad
Joseph. Cannon
Nebraska
Ilinois
the World
Hig
Ty Fairbanks
Friends of Corruption
Postoffice Department
Erate Cxraren
Peru
E. A. Vail
Maree Ee
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