Cheer Colonel for 42 Minutes at Madison Square Garden
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, unharmed after his Milwaukee assassination attempt, faced a Progressive rally in New York City. For 42 minutes he stood at the edge of the platform as thousands cheered, singing and playing bands drowned his voice. The crowd then chanted for Teddy as he attempted to begin his speech.
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Teddy
Roosevelt Address Draws Immense Crowd at Garden Rally
Colonel Roosevelt refused to sit, pleading for order as Senator Dixon and Governor Johnson urged seating. The Immense Garden hosted thousands despite crowd limits, with Roosevelt commanding silence and a strong reception for his speech after a long demonstration. Provisional leaders Hiram Johnson and Oscar S. Straus preceded the candidate.
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Hiram Johnson
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Straus
New York
Dixon
Progressive Committee
Harvard Is for Wilson by Big Vote
Voters favored Wilson with 1 400 total votes, while Taft earned 1 132 and Roosevelt 1 052. Debs gathered 328 votes and Chafin 322. Early tallies show Wilson leading among the 3 candidates with substantial support.
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Harvard Straw Vote: Woodrow Wilson Leads Among 1608 Students
In a preferential style straw poll at Harvard, 1608 students voted. Woodrow Wilson won first choices with 735, followed by Theodore Roosevelt with 475 and William Howard Taft with 365. Debs and Chafin trailed with 25 and 8 respectively.
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Third Party Vote Totals Shift Taft Up to Second
In first through third choice totals no candidate won a majority. Taft rose to second ahead of Roosevelt in the final tally that showed Wilson leading with 1400 votes, Taft 1132, Roosevelt 1062, Debs 328, and Chafin 322.
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New England Forecast Calls for Cold Week Ahead
Forecast for New England predicts fair and colder Thursday with increasing cloudiness Friday. Moderate north and northeast winds expected across the region.
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Washington
New England
Yesterday's Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa
Yesterday's average temperature was 58 with readings from 42 to 72 across the day. The report notes partly cloudy skies a year ago and compares yesterday's figures to last year's values.
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Thompson's Spa
Minesecee
Mevdosias
Bulgarians Gain Complete Victory Over Turkish Forces
Sofia reports after two days of fighting the Bulgarian army has secured a decisive victory. Turkish retreats are in disorder and Lule Burgas has fallen. The capture threatens the second Turkish defensive line from Lule Burgas to Demotica, possibly forcing a retreat to Tchorlu.
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Demotica
Bulgarians Surround Adrianople as Turkish Position Crumbles
Report from the Mir says Adrianople is fully surrounded by Bulgarian forces and attacks are successful while Turkish resistance remains critical. Rumors claim Bulgarian cavalry reached Rodosto to attack Turkish troops landed from Asia Minor. Continued on Page 13-4th Column.
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Metropolitan Canos Burn at Newton Boathouse
The Metropolitan boathouse containing canoes and rowboats was nearly destroyed by a morning fire. Newton Fire Department used two alarms and fought the blaze for almost two hours after it was spotted at 2 48 by a Norumbega Park watchman. The fire drew attention across miles as flames engulfed the structure near Norumbega Park and the police station.
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Metropolitan Police Station
Turks Launch Flank Attack on Black Sea Front
Turkish sources report thirty thousand troops have landed on the Black Sea coast and plan to strike at Bulgarian forces from the flank and rear.
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Black Sea
Senate Must Elect Its President pro tempore After Sherman Death
The death of Vice-President James S. Sherman leaves Philander C. Knox next in line to the presidency. The Senate must elect a president pro tempore to serve until a new Vice-President is seated. Ballots for Tuesday’s election remain unchanged. electors will guide Republican choices per the national committee. If no presidential candidate wins a majority, the House votes on the electoral college choices, likely diverting to the Senate for final selection.
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Philander C. Knox
Taft
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Man murdered: Captain Young found dead in Me village
In Sorr y Me Oct 30 Captain Harry C Young Republican town chairman was found dead near a narrow stream in the village center. County Attorney Herbert J Graham declared the death a murder for money after a day of investigation and said there was no doubt in his mind.
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Republican Town Committee
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Captain Young Neatly Silent Death in Ellsworth Area
Captain Young, 58, retired sea captain and village store proprietor, died from a skull fracture after leaving his shop with cash. An Ellsworth 17 year old from Surry is detained with a stash of money and conflicting stories as police prepare a preliminary hearing after an inquest and autopsy ruled the death non watery. A nearby iron pipe is kept as a possible weapon with no marks on it.
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National Committee Sets November 12 Meeting in Chicago
National committee chair Hilles announced a Nov. 12 meeting in Chicago to choose a successor to the late James S. Sherman as the Republican vice presidential candidate. Sherman dies in Utica after long illness from uremic poisoning due to Brights disease. his death grieving family witnesses the final moments.
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Hilles
Republican National Committee
Chicago
James S. Sherman
Utica
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James Schoolcraft Sherman
Bright
Republican Representative Offered Money to Withdraw in Ward 12
Matthew Hale, chairman of the Progressive state committee, claims Dr. Seth Arnold of Ward 12 offered $100 to Ross the Bull Moose candidate to withdraw. Affidavits support the allegation. the Progressives revoked their endorsement of Arnold after learning of the attempt.
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