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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
Taft leads a massive Wheeling parade amid strong Republican support. He defends a 1894 strike prosecutions claim, insisting he enforced law as sworn. Street festivities continue after his Baltimore & Ohio Station speech draws an enormous crowd.
Taft travels the old McKinley district along the Ohio River receiving large crowds in Wellsville Empire and Toronto. He speaks from street squares and train rear, shakes hands, and argues for a change from the last Democratic administration. Kennedy and Hollingsworth introduce him in Wellsville and Empire Toronto.
A Special Dispatch from New York reports farmers in the Middle West show strong Taft support despite listening to Bryan. Republican leaders Hitchcock and associates say farmer strength is greater than expected, shaping midterm prospects.
A pamphlet lists six reasons to vote for Taft highlighting honesty, proven public service, principled conduct, practical leadership, expected prosperity, and conservative stance. The author asserts Taft’s experience will steer national policy without radical shifts.
A bureau chief reports farmers in Nebraska Wyoming South Dakota Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin New York New England Ohio Illinois Indiana Missouri show strength for Taft over Bryan He notes farmers reject Bryans themes and credits Roosevelt inspired Republican policies The article cites canvasses finding four in ten Democrats switch to Taft in several agricultural districts.
Republican Vice Presidential nominee James S. Sherman spoke in Hornell New York delivering the first address of his home state tour. He addressed tariff policy despite throat trouble in the skating rink venue and planned to continue campaigning through the week ahead.
Homer Dover, secretary of the Advisory Committee of the Redigress National Committee, arrived in Chicago from New York reporting that the campaign fund has not received $500,000 in new contributions, though he said Republicans are raising more money than earlier in the race. He will stay two days.
Secretary of State Catmi A. Thompson acting as State Supervisor of Elections issued an opinion in the contest between rival Brown County Republican factions. He favored the faction led by A. G. Rees, the Republican nominee for Representative, which was nominated at a convention chaired by I. V. Williams.
A fragmented excerpt notes William H. Taft and William Jennings Bryan in a Chicago address. The text hints at economic theories and the hope that Bryan’s election would restore confidence and unlock capital for business, with timing in the balance.
Democratic National Committee asserts Timothy Healy of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen said Daniel Keefe was promised the Commissioner General of Immigration by the President in exchange for Taft support. Healy cites a Washington official and cabinet informant, with name withheld, as the source.
Secretary Loeb stated no pledge was made by President Roosevelt to Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit regarding the office of Commissioner General of Immigration. He called Keefe's denial of the story entirely correct and noted Keefe supported Taft over Bryan in the AFL campaign.
Daniel J. Keefe president of the International Longshoremen's Union and AFL executive member reiterates he is not a candidate for Immigration Commissioner. He notes two other labor figures are urged for the post and says a September 25 AFL circular against Taft was not authorized or official.
A Oklahoma laborer asks William J. Bryan what policy would guarantee more work and higher wages if elected. The letter, quoted and discussed, contrasts Bryan’s stated positions with the needs of workers dependent on daily wages.
Chicago reports the Democratic National Committee will publish contributors of 100 dollars or more, revealing a total nearing 245000 dollars after latest large gifts. The drive continues with daily disclosures, and Bryan plans daylight speeches in Indiana on October 20 and in Louisville and Ohio on October 21.
James R. Garfield, secretary of the interior, in six speeches across New York City assails W. J. Bryan for shifting policies. He claims Bryan is responsible for Governor Haskell's elevation to National Treasurer of the Democratic Campaign Committee, calling him unfit to appoint trusted officials.
William H. Taft addressed a Chicago audience urging workers to reject Bryan’s bid for the Presidency, arguing the fundinnet plan harms their interests and positions Bryan as unfriendly to the workingman.
Miami County farmer B F Smith writes Governor Harris criticizing Bryan and Kern for urging campaign contributions. He notes oats and corn prices have risen, horse values have more than doubled, and livestock prices followed suit since the last Democratic administration.
A call to register for the election stressing that without registration one cannot vote. Encourages every man to fulfill the duty to vote and notes that registration occurs tomorrow.
E H Goltra vice chairman of the Bryap and Kern Business Men's Association left Chicago for the East to arrange a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall New York City on October 20. Former Governor David R Francis of Missouri will preside and likely principal speakers include Judge Hartman of Ohio and Richard B Olney of Massachusetts.
Democratic vice presidential nominee John W. Kern finished the first day of his Eastern tour with a Phoenix Hall speech in Jersey City after addressing Newark and Elizabeth crowds. He then headed to New York later tonight.
Special Dispatch reports Wilberforce University students organize a Taft Club in Xenia Ohio. Officers listed include Professor Finch as President C Holland as First Vice President C W A Davis as Second Vice President W T Bayless as Secretary D B Rice as Assistant Secretary T A Collins as Treasurer.
Oklahoma Governor Haskell addressed his former Ottawa townsmen tonight. He harshly attacked President Roosevelt and defended his past record, denying numerous charges. Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri also spoke tonight.
An advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a global cold and grip remedy. It claims to remove the cause of headaches and neuralgia from colds. The ad urges readers to call for the full name and look for signature B. W. Grove.
John W. Weinig announces a traitor in the Democratic Committee amid talk of a Tea Party like disclosure. General Henry C. Corbin backs Taft in Ohio while others predict Gov Harris and Taft leads. A Taft First Voters Club rally and several local party actions follow as amendments drive intensify.
The column asks Governor Harmon to answer a rural joke about cattle posture and clarifies there have been no Rhode Island Gree ning cattle. It notes an out-of-town correspondent seeking a clear statement.
The note suggests Harmon, a farmer, omit references to hydraulic rams in remarks before the Sheep Breeders' Association. It hints he is learning politics and the off side of a mild cow, a humorous dig at his inexperience.
The Norwood Republicans anticipate a large majority as most voters are registered though some are away. A display of election returns will be shown at Eagles Hall with a stereopticon. The Independence party filed a petition to enter a full slate and names include Democratic nominees across multiple offices. A riot occurred in Genessee Hall after colored orator Joseph W. Henderson criticized Taft and praised Foraker, narrowly avoided violence.
Taft declares commitment to labor in Chicago, stating he will support rights for laborers to be on a level with other classes, arguing for a square deal that places labor neither above nor below. He emphasizes maintaining interest in labor if elected.
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