Democrats of Massachusetts open campaign with notification ceremonies
The Massachusetts Democrats stage campaign events in Brockton with Douglas accepting the nomination. He delivers a full speech advocating tariff reform, home rule, and direct election of U.S. Senators, arguing the Dingley tariff harms workers and Massachusetts industries, urging reciprocity and freer raw materials to boost wages and exports.
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Democrats
Massachusetts
Brockton
Russia
Canada
Congress
Massachuseti
Home Rule and Tariff Reform Speech by W L Douglas
W L Douglas argues for broader home rule for cities, lower tariffs, and reciprocity with Canada. He denounces the Dingley tariff, cites leather and boot and shoe industries, and urges liberal trade to relieve Massachusetts consumers. He contrasts Democratic and Republican positions, calling for lower taxes and fair reciprocity. The speech targets Massachusetts voters and endorses Democratic principles.
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Canada
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Chamber of Commerce
Anse
New England
Lodge
Blaine
Washington
National
Parker
United States
Commonwealth
McKinley
W.L. Douglas
Douglas Accepts Nomination Before Large Brockton Crowd
The Brockton gathering featured Republicans, Democrats and Socialists, praising Governor Bates’ record and urging tariff revision and reciprocity. Ex Congressman John C Crosby and John R Thayer drew steady cheers. Crosby lauded Douglas as a capable leader and urged broad support while Thayer criticized police excesses and urged reform. A dinner followed and the notification at City Theatre sparked loud applause as Douglas accepted the nomination amid demonstrations of party unity.
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John Dalzell
Congress
Martland
Hotel Belmont
Brockton
Boston
John C. Crosby
Pittsfield
John R. Thayer
Worcester
Charles 8. Hamlin
W. 8. McNary
Democratic State Committee
John P. Leahy
John J. Flaherty
Gloucester
John A. Sullivan
Joan A. Kelcher
William T. Shea
Quincy
John H. H. McNamee
Cambridge
Edward J. Cunningham
Democratic City Committee
W. P. Nickerson
Stephen P. Galvin
Dorchester
Edward Fitzwilliams
James F. Nolan
David B. Shaw
W. L. Remasdell
Lynn
William A. Kelley
E. A. McLaughlin
Daniel F. Buckley
John J. Phelan
Taunton
Dennis H. Tyrrell
Chelsea
Patrick H. Reedy
Michael Welsh
Malden
George L. Farrell
T. BE. Burke
Fall River
Jeremiah McCarty
John E. Blake
North Easton
Edward Cox
W. H. Powers
Edward F. O'Neill
Owen F. Davis
John O’connell
Frank L. Erskine
Joseph F. Murphy
Alfred Spear
Walter F. Russell
Stephen F. Haskell
John Noonan
John Nolan
Charles M. Hickey
Frederick O. Bradford
A. P. Starratt
A. ©. Drinkwater
Braintree
Alexander Bruce
Lawrence
James H. Crohan
Edward J. Barry, Jr
Andrew Grant
Arthur Dorgan
Thomas H. McCarthy
George W. Taylor
Thayer
City Theatre
William B. Cross
Douglas
Crosby
Bates
Matthews
John C.crosby
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Ramsdell
Teddy Goes Marching Home Song Parody at Brockton Banquet
A political ballad sung after a Democratic banquet mocks President Theodore Roosevelt and endorses Judge Parker. It contrasts Teddy with Oyster Bay, touts Parker as sober and thoughtful, and laments campaign strain and economic woes nationwide.
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Johnny
Brockton
Teddy
Oyster Bay
Judge Parker
Edward Fitzwilliam
Debs Seeks Debating Duel With Lodge in Brockton
Debs of the Social Democratic party seeks a public debate with Senator Lodge in Brockton on October 31. Lodge travels to oppose Debs and defend William L. Douglas in a city stirred by campaign events. Debs plans to urge votes for himself. both leaders propose speaking at nearby venues with reciprocal access in a joint rally arrangement.
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Democratic Party
United States Steel Corporation
Washington
Canada
Douglas
Fitzgerald
Democratic Committee of Boston
Eugene V. Debs
Social Democratic Party
United States
Senator Lodge
Brockton
Shoe
William L. Douglas
Debs
Canton Hall
Lodge
Ammidon Defeats He In B Class Billiard Tourney
In the Hub Billiard Palace last night Mr Ammidon beat Mr He 200 to 81. Ammidon posted a fractional average of 412 47 with a high run of 26. Tonight Mr Parker faces Mr Warren.
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Hub Billiard Palace
Ammidon
Mr. He
Mr. Parker
Warren
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England
William L. Douglas II
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Voice of
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McNary
Sullivan
Kelcher
Charles S. Hamlin
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