Question to Judson Harmon on initiative referendum stance
In the May 1968 Columbus Democratic convention the party platform urged initiative and referendum and nominated Judson Harmon for Governor. Harmon has not publicly stated his position or released a formal acceptance letter. The writer, as State Democratic Executive Committee chair, asks for confirmation of Harmon’s views or a contact to obtain them.
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Democratic Party
Columbus
Judson Harmon
Judge Harmon
Ohio
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Japan Extends Welcome to American Fleet in Yokohama
The American battle fleet, storm battered yet grand, arrived at Yokohama for a peace mission. Admiral Sperry praised the warm welcome from Mayor, Governor, and Japanese officials as crowds and illuminations filled the harbor.
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Japan
Yokohama
American Asiatic Association
Sperry
John A. Dougherty
Tokyo
Connecticut
Mikasa
Gero Ijuin
Ad Sperry
Leatless Sufu
Managawa
K Ople
Admiral Sperry
America
B Potter
Vermont
Hong
Michigan Governor appeals for relief as fire refugees suffer
Reports from Northern Michigan forest fires show improving danger to lives and property but survivors face extreme distress from exposure. Gov Warner urges statewide donations, with Detroit leaders mobilizing aid including bedding, food, clothing, and transportation. Authorities coordinate shipments and a public meeting is planned to organize relief efforts in Alpena and Detroit.
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Alpena
Mich
Qdt
Forest Fire District
Michigan
Fred M. Warner
William B. Thompson
Detroit
Common Couseil
Charles D. Williams
Episcopal Diocese of
Detroit Board of Commense
Detroit Ci
Warner
McGurren
Grand Rapids
Detroit & Mackinac ’Railroad Company
Bay City
Western Union
Posen
East Tawas
W. J. Rogers
Rodgers
Severakst
Detroit & Mackinac Railroad Company
Wen
J. D. Hawks
Detroit & Mackinac Railroad
Detroit & Mackinac
Michigan, Central
Pere Marquette
Rge
William B. ‘Thismpson
Bulgaria Turkey brink of war averted diplomat reports
Paris Oct 18 Bulgaria backed down after Turkish ambassador Naoum Pasha said war threats eased and a possible understanding between Bulgaria and Turkey loomed. He noted mobilization had been ordered then suspended and that secrecy failed as Bulgaria yielded to assurances, with further developments expected within forty eight hours.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Naoum Pasha
Turkey
Political Summary of Campaign Tours Across States
Secretary Straus will tour Cleveland Chicago St Louis and Louisville while Bryant plans speeches in Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia New York and New Jersey Sherman speaks in Wilmington Philadelphia and New York Taft speaks from the White House Harmon cites Pattison memory for by election and business leaders show hostility to Bryan War Secretary Wright to speak in New York Kern to address in Ohio and New York Harmon to address in New York City.
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Secretary of Commerce
Straus
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Louisville
Bryant
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
New York
New Jersey
Wright
New York City
Corner Stone Ceremony at St. Louis Cathedral Jubilee
In St Louis on October 18 a grand ceremony marked the laying of a cathedral corner stone. Archbishop Falconia led the rite as Archbishops and 500 clergy attended while Archbishop Glennon read President Roosevelt’s congratulatory message. Notables included Arch Bishops Quigley Farley Ireland and Blenk.
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Beaumont
Thirten
Diomede Falconia
United States
Osevelt
Glennon
Roosevelt
James’ E. Quigley
Chicago
Jon Farley
New York
John Ireland
St. Paul
Michael Kelley
Sidney
Australi
James H. Blenk
New Orleans
Persian turmoil prompts Russian intervention debate
St Petersburg dispatch reports the Noaiman editorial arguing Russia may need to intervene in Persia to avert wider anarchy and protect northern Persian interests. It notes Shah forces fail to restore order in Azerbaijan and Constititionalist leader Satar Khan’s brigand followers seize Tabriz, risking spread toward the Caucasus and border trade.
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ST. Phersburg
Noaiman
Persia
Pera
Russia
Oeremya
Azerbaijan
Satar Khan
Tabriz
Sothern
Caucasus
Britain
Harmon Refusal to Talk on Liquor Sque Raises Alarm
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune from Shelby Ohio reports Judson Harmon facing a hostile balance in Ohio. He has secured saloon and liberal votes but lacks enough support to win. Democratic managers frantically seek new schemes to win friends and votes as election day nears.
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Commercial Tribune
Shelby, O
Judson Harmon
Strong business men rally for Taft amid Bryan hostility
A nationwide shift shows business leaders forming Taft clubs as they despise Bryan. Nathan Straus led Bryan and Kern League efforts, but many replies opposed Bryan. Chicago and Indianapolis committees include prominent names like Armour, MacVeagh, Shedd, and Rosenwald. Enrollments rise and cross-party backing appears in some cities.
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Bryan
Taft
United States
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Messrs
A. C. Bartlett
John G. Shedd
John V. Farwell
A. A. Sprague
Franklin MacVeagh
E. S. Conway
J. C. Shaffer
J. Ogden Armour
F. H. Armstrong
Charles L. Bartlett
Lloyd W. Bowers
E. B. Butler
W. H. Bush
Clyde. M. Carr
E.S. Conway
Taft Visits White House as Roosevelt Guests Highlight Campaign Day
Judge Taft spent the day with President Roosevelt at the White House and attended All Souls church with him. He spoke of the South tour as promising for Republican prospects and said the President is not a pessimist.
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Washington
Judge Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Taft
South
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Union Station
U. S. G. Pierce
Attempted assassination of Rev. J. K. Fielding at Chicago church
In Chicago on Oct 18 a man shot at Reverend J. K. Fielding of Corpus Christi Church in a Sunday School hallway. Fielding deflected a bullet and knocked the assailant down as he fled into the street. Dozens of children were involved in the fray and pursuit. The attacker was described as an Italian man seen near Fort and Grand avenues.
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Chicago
J. K. Fielding
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church
Denver
Alon
Leo Heinrichs
Father Fielding
Fa Fielding
Fielding
Fort Int Tno
Grand Boulevard
Tte
Toatheliee
Ity
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Wilmington
Dell
Philadelphia
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Pattison
Kern
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Larchbibrops
Pirade
The
Democratic
Enterprise
Nathan Straus
Democratic National Committee
Bryan and Kern League
Nebraskan
John M. Pattison
Seclu
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Newark, N. J
Elihu Root
Philander
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