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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1908
Page
1
Letter seeks clarity from Judson Harmon on conflicting financial disclosures as Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee and Morgan railway receiver. The author points to two sworn statements: stockAssets and cash versus minimal cash on hand and low-valued supplies, asking which was true.
The Cincinnati Liberty League parade drew about 7,500 of an expected 256,000 as many left before Darrow spoke. Bryan toured Chicago criticizing Taft Roosevelt Rockefeller Carnegie and Harriman. Garfield in Hamilton denounced Bryan as demagogic. Sherman and Root joined a New York parade and meeting. Harris closed in Marysville decrying mischief and personalities. Taft in Rochester touted New York as more Republican than Pennsylvania and commented on labor questions. Grosvenor projected 319 electoral votes for Taft.
Special Dispatch reports Governor Harris defending his administration in Marysville Ohio as the campaign features debate over temperance laws and graft claims. He accuses Judge Harmon of misrepresentation and asserts a fair nonpartisan inquiry was conducted while contrasting his record with Governor Nash. The address covers liquor leagues, state treasury methods, and wage issues amid election tensions.
A special stockholders committee from American National Bank unanimously accepts merger terms with Fifth-Third National Bank after three meetings. The plan to consolidate is expected to take effect soon, with a ratification meeting set for November 24 in Parlor F at the Linton.
Ex Governor James E Campbell writes to every G A R member seeking support for a Senate run. He is viewed unfavorably by Civil War veterans for past acts including discharge of officials at the state government and military posts. The letter aims to sway veterans amid political contest.
New York October 31 under clear skies a vast Republican Business Men parade moved from Worth Street with divisions marching north. James S Sherman and Secretary Root led part of the route and Root denounced Bryan as impractical in Durand's Riding Academy. He warned Bryan's election could halt recovery from last year's panic and hurt wages and investment.
William J. Bryan concluded a whirlwind campaign stop in Englewood after arriving by special train. He attacked Rockefeller Carnegie Harriman Roosevelt and Taft as supporters and opponents gathered outside the Auditorium Annex. Mrs Bryan distributed flowers and lunch baskets while he pressed final speeches.
Rochester N Y October 31 William H Taft Republican candidate campaigned through New York State and predicted a Republican majority near 100000 despite a strong Democratic city vote He cited Roosevelt’s 1904 margin and praised Republican progress while denouncing Bryan’s silver policy and warning about a possible silver base under Bryan if elected Taft also spoke at Elmira Waverly Cortland Ithaca and Binghamton before a large parade in Rochester and a labor meeting after the parade Taft then headed to Buffalo for Sunday with Mrs Taft and on to Ohio for further appearances
Chicago October 31 The statewide vote is expected to favor the Republican N 1 ticket though the gubernatorial contest between Charles S Deneen Republican and Adlai E Stevenson Democrat remains competitive. Official results will determine the final outcome.
More than seven thousand joined a parade and about two thousand attended a meeting at Music Hall as the Personal Liberty League closed its campaign. Mayor Rose of Milwaukee and Clarence Darrow of Chicago spoke, with Darrow arguing against permanent impairment of liberty and citing the temperance wave.
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