Taft Enjoys Rest Before Indiana Campaign Run
William Howard Taft rested at his brother’s home in Cincinnati after a Western tour and prepared for a large final push. He joined the Citizens’ Taft Club, spoke briefly, and issued a statement predicting strong Republican gains in West Virginia Kentucky Maryland New Jersey and Delaware as he heads to Indiana.
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Ohio
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West Virginia
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Kentucky
Tennessee
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Maryland
Baltimore
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Delaware
Wilmington
Roosevelt Boosts Knox on Labor Views Over Gompers
Campaign letter from President Roosevelt to Senator Knox defends Knox andChallenge Samuel Gompers on labor stance in the 1908 campaign. Roosevelts cites Justice Department action and warns against Gompers claims about judiciary and democracy. Continued on second page.
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Veterans of Ohio Blast Harmon Record in Rally Speech
Colonel W. S. Rogers denounces Judson Harmon in Ripley Ohio, accusing him of slurring Governor Andrew L. Harris and dodging Civil War service. Henry D. Davis supports the attack as veterans denounce Harmon’s wartime claims and graft allegations.
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Commercial Tribune
Ripley
W. S. Rogers
Judson Harmon
Rogers
Henry D. Davis
State League of Republican Clubs
Davis
Ltansfield
Andrew L. Harris
Fire damages Jung Brewing boiler house in early blaze
Early morning alarm and ten alarm call to Jung Brewing Company at Freeman Avenue and Dayton Street confined fire to the boiler house. Firemen reported the blaze started in the boiler room with unknown cause as units battled the flames.
Thousands greet Masons as parade fills Cincinnati streets
Thousands of Masons of Ohio paraded in Cincinnati celebrating the centennial of their order with four thousand marchers and nearly a thousand Grand Lodge delegates. Blue Lodges from Cincinnati and Hamilton County displayed strong turnout, with Masonic souvenirs and banners. Grand Marshal Horace A. Irvin led the pageant, aided by a large staff, in a show of organized ceremony and pride.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County
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R T. Baker
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E. G. Chamberlin
A. L. Rawlings
C. L. Hiner
J. W. Darrah
Lafayette Lodge
Nine Foot River Stage Advocates Off For Meeting
Cincinnati delegation of Nine-Foot Stagers marches from Chamber of Commerce to Grand Central Depot in four abreast formation. A special train to Louisville for the Ohio Valley Improvement Association convention departs after 4 pm with band music and provisions on board. Delegates number over 100, led by Thomas P. Egan Michael Ryan Henry Probasco and Charles Lewis, with fifty more meeting at the depot. Speakers include Albert Bettinger Thomas P. Egan Captain Ellison Harry Probasco and General Michael Ryan.
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Charles Lewis
Taft Club
Albert Bettinger
Thomas P. Egan
Ellison
Harry Probasco
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Ohio
Mack Denies Democratic Shift in Ohio and States
New York Oct 21 National Chairman Mack denied reports that the Democratic Committee shifted Illinois to Republicans. He said the party would not abandon contested states and would seek to maximize Mr Bryan's electoral vote. He expected Ohio to stay Democratic despite Hitchcock’s efforts for Taft. He also believed Maryland would favor Bryan this year.
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Democratic Committee
Illinois
Democratic National Committee
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Ohio
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Buckeye
Taft
Maryland
Herrick Declares Owid Never Has Been In Doubt
Former Ohio Governor Myron T. Herrick visits Republican National headquarters and cites Cleveland railroad shop polls showing Taft leading Bryan. He says Ohio Republicans unite for Taft and Sherman, crediting McKinley era labor gains and Senator Foraker’s patriotism. He notes Governor Hughes’s West visit boosts Taft. Hitchcock to depart for Chicago tomorrow.
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Ohio
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Foraker
Bryan Rally Run Through Ohio Backed by Big Crowds
William J. Bryan drew large crowds and hearty cheers in Ohio as he canvassed key Republican strongholds. He attacked campaign tactics by the Republicans, denounced wage-cut threats, and pressed Roosevelt and Taft on trust and labor issues.
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Youngstown
Bryan
McKinley
Niles
Taft
New Gold Town Springs Up Near El Paso
El Paso residents rush to the new gold fields beyond the New Mexico border where a barren prairie is becoming a bustling camp. Sylvanite is reported about 20 miles from the town as hopeful miners pour in to seek fortune.
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Taft Gathers Support and Plans Indiana Tour
Taft thanks Cincinnati Taft Club for backing him and says he is confident of victory. He departs for a tour of Indiana. Bryan denounces a railway company promise of higher pay if Taft wins. Roosevelt criticizes Bryans labor plank as a threat to court integrity. Herrick asserts Ohio’s decisive vote, Hitchcock predicts victory, and Rogers attacks Harmon’s pension and Civil War records.
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