Bryan and Taft Clash for New York Electoral Votes
Bryan and Taft vie for New York in the last campaign week as rallies extend across Ohio Indiana and New York. Bryan campaigns four days in New York then Ohio and Indiana with Tammany plans a Madison Square Garden showpiece. Taft aides including Cabinet members will push votes while the race centers on New York’s large electoral vote tally.
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Bryan Says Democrats Regain Ground Nationwide
New York October 25 Mr Bryan declared he felt well despite fatigue and reported the Democrats have gained in every state and across all classes. He cited enthusiastic Indiana and Ohio meetings and emphasized gains among farmers business professionals and college men as a distinctive feature of this campaign.
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P. G. Naphtha Soap Promoted By Comparisons
The ad argues that P. G. Naphtha Soap is superior to all rival naphtha and laundry soaps. It claims saving time trouble fuel and money and that clothes become cleaner sweeter brighter and whiter than with any other soap regardless of brand or origin.
Dr Greene's Treatment of Nervous and Chronic Diseases
Dr Greene offers a long running family medical method claimed to cure nervous and chronic ailments. The advertisement promotes Dr Greene's Nervara and invites free consultations at 34 Temple Place Boston Massachusetts.
Taft Reaches New York After Campaign Flight
William H. Taft arrived in New York from Gary Indiana at 6 15 pm after an 18 hour journey. He said he felt in good shape though hoarse and will spend the night with Henry W Taft before starting a New Haven campaign tomorrow. He outlined plans to rally in Brooklyn Madison Square Garden and travel across New York State and up state districts for the final days.
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Conn
Taft
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Youngstown
Mason and Dixon
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Missouri
Bryan rests in New York during day of campaign
After a week of hard campaigning Democratic candidate William J. Bryan rested in New York. He breakfasted in his private car, arrived in Jersey City at 9 15 am, was met by National Chairman Mack and Nathan Straus, then traveled to New York to recover before a speech planned in Paterson, N J, tomorrow morning.
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Jersey City
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Mr. Straus
Ohio
Indiana
Kern's Son Improves. Kern Plans Campaign Trip
In Indianapolis on October 2 John W. Kern Jr. showed marked improvement in condition. Democratic Vice Presidential nominee William J. Kern said his son is much better and that he will depart tomorrow to continue his campaign schedule.
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Cholera Cases Reported in Manila
Seven new cholera cases were reported in Manila for the day ending Sunday night. The situation is not considered grave.
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Manila
Roosevelt Warns Taft of Labor Vote Danger
President Roosevelt, preparing for Africa and issuing statements for Taft, grows disturbed by labor vote. He warns Taft that labor gains pose the danger, attacks Gompers and Bryan, and predicts panic if Bryan is elected. He has mobilized Republican speakers to the stump.
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Taft Heads to New York for Final Battle
Taft plans a New York move for the last campaign phase after finishing a tour of Indiana. His voice is weak and he often breaks, managers fear collapse. He loses weight on the stump while facing the Bryan wave, with friends saying he is a winner yet nervous.
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President Declares Taft Is the True Friend of Labor Men
A letter from P H Grace of Parlor City Lodge No 36 Binghamton requests President Taft share views on advancing labor interests and how the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen can best serve workers, expressing confidence and asking for guidance.
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Roosevelt Urges Labor Support For Taft In 1908
President Theodore Roosevelt writes to Mr Grace praising workers on railroads and urging wage earners to back William Howard Taft for President. He cites Taft's handling of injunctions, the Milwaukee Tron Moulders case, and the Wabash decision as protecting labor rights and advancing industrial reform. He highlights Taft's Panama Canal oversight and calls for continued federal social program expansion.
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International Typographical Union
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International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel
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Department of Agriculture
Misery vanishes with kidney and rheumatism remedy
An at home remedy claims to relieve bladder trouble frequent urination pain and backache through a mixture of fluid extract dandelion compound karyon and compound syrup of sarsaparilla. The formula supposedly cleanses the blood and supports eliminative tissues thus easing rheumatism and kidney issues.
Roosevelt Urges Workingmen to Support Taft for President
The former president exhorts workingmen and citizens to back Taft, praising his long tenure, friendship with wage workers, and the likelihood Taft would appoint Supreme Court justices. He warns Bryan's potential victory could trigger industrial chaos, wage cuts, and unemployment, urging Taft’s election for social and economic reform.
Lang Kuro Cures Coughs Quickly
Lang Kuro promises fast cough relief by loosening phlegm through a single remedy. The claim emphasizes rapid action and ease of breathing with ongoing use.
Hearst and Hisgen Rally in Boston Tonight
Hearst and Hisgen head to Boston for three Independence League rallies with Osgood McCartney and Rockefeller oil ties flagged. Speakers include Coulthurst Auerbach Coles, and musical interludes by Benevento's Band as Debs and Chafin loom in the campaign scene.
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William Randolph Hearst
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Springfield
Hearst Attacks Both Parties in Oil Trust Letters
Hearst continues blasts at both parties as he travels to Boston for a Hisgen meeting. He favors Taft over Bryan and accuses Democratic candidate of oil company backing. Letters reveal Standard Oil influence in Pennsylvania courts and promise more exposés on senators and oil trust ties.
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