Taft Rally in Indianapolis Under Rainy Skies
Taft drew a large crowd in Indianapolis despite steady rain. Vice President Fairbanks introduced him as Taft reviewed a long parade and pressed issues on labor and economic policy. Taft defended labor decisions and criticized Bryan’s prospect of the White House.
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Siwane
Indianapolis
Virginia Avenue Auditorium
Fairbanks
Hemenway
Representative Overstreet
Lafayette
Judge Taft
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
New York
Meridian Streets
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gompers
Never Scratched Republican Ticket in 70 Years
Andrew Edward Stewart of Walnut Hills, born 1839 in Pennsylvania, has never scratched a ballot. A lifelong Republican and Taft supporter, he joined the Citizens' Taft Club on the eve of the 1908 election and recalls voting for Lincoln in 1860 and every candidate since, despite family shifts. He served as a letter carrier under Grant and later praised Taft while keeping his line intact.
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Andrew Edward Stewart
Walnut Hills
Abraham Lincoln
Citizens’ Taft Club
Stewart
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Grant
Kentucky
Garfield
Arthur
Harrison
Cleveland
Taft
William H. Taft
Harris
Harmon
Republican Standard
Bryan
Blaine Club
Republicans Confident in Carrying Ohio State
In New York on Oct 23 Henry A Williams chair Ohio GOP and Walter F Guilbert state auditor met at Republican National HQ. Williams said only outsiders doubt Republicans win Ohio noting labor unrest but election near will push workers to back Taft. He added negroes in the state will vote Republican.
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Henry A. Williams
Ohio Republican State Committee
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Ohio
Hitchcock
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Taft
Repub
Unique straw vote gives Taft lead in professional class
A Literary Digest straw poll of 35 710 votes shows Taft with 19 324 and Bryan 14 712 among professionals such as clergy bankers lawyers physicians and educators. Prohibitionist Chafin polled 949, outpacing Debs Watson Hisgen and Gillhaus combined, suggesting sentiment trends among the educated and business classes.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Literary Digest
Taft
Bryan
Chafin
Debs
Watson
Hisgen
Gillhaus
Taft to Talk 10 Fellow Unionists in New York
In New York on October 23, Chairman Hitchcock heads to Chicago for talks on the Western political situation and a forecast upon return. Taft plans a unionist meeting at Cooper Union next Wednesday evening with only union members admitted. Ohio Republican leader Williams predicts Taft will win Ohio by about 75,000 and the GOP ticket similarly nationwide. Governor Hughes’ throat treatment in Rochester is arranged to ready him for the campaign’s final stretch in the city.
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Lorgan
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Hanna
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Bryan
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Brandenburg Out On Bond In New York Forgery Case
Brandenburg was arrested in Dayton on a fugitive from justice charge after a New York telegram tied him to a forged Cleveland letter sold to The New York Times. He posted bond signed by attorney W H Young and was released. A requisition from New York is expected and Brandenburg plans to go to New York to prove innocence.
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New York
Brandenbyne
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Fores
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New York State
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Metropolis
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Dreyfus
Bromo Quinine Laxative Promoted as Quick Cure
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Laxative as a worldwide cure called a one day remedy. It claims fast relief and features a signature by B. Ve, implying universal usage and effectiveness in a single day.
Mills Working Night and Day Boosts Prosperity Hopes
New York reports factory and rail demand surge after a Republican victory as mills operate full time. Major steel and timber firms announce expanded output and hiring, with railroads planning $7,000,000 in new equipment and boilers. Exports and foreign trade rise as shipments from New York climb this week.
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Pittsburg
Treasury Department
America
New York
Veterans Rally For Harmon Against Ohio Nominee
Colonel Rogers led veterans clubs in Butler County urging support for Harmon over Governor Harris. He highlighted Harmon’s army record and contrasted it with Democratic judge Harmon’s war stance while praising Harris as a steadfast farmer leader. Longan and Hy Davis spoke on Republican labor policies and organizational strength.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Rogers
Judson Harmon
United Veterans’ Republican League
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Bull Run
Antietam
Gettysburg
David L. Rockwell
Longan
Cincinnatian in Auto Accident Slows Campaign Trip
In Lawrenceburg Indiana on October 23 attorney Warren N Hauck a Democratic candidate for Representative and others were returning from a political meeting at New Alsace Kelso Township when brakes failed and the car plunged down a twelve foot embankment. Hauck suffered a broken left leg at the hip but Oberting stopped the car and Hauck was taken home to recover.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Warren N. Hauck
Willard Stier
Cincinnati
William 8. Fagaly
William C. Fangman
John Oberting
Lawrenceburg Township
New Alsace
Kelso Township
Guilford Hill
Hauck
Oberting
Governor Harris Draws Crowds in Darke County Rallies
Governor Harris spoke to large crowds in Ansonia Versailles and Bradford amid rain. Three thousand heard him as 300 schoolchildren greeted him with flowers. Democrats fear Darke County’s dry stance boosts Harmon. a theater crowd heard Miller address five hundred in the rain.
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Commercial Tribune
Greenville
Harris
Darke County
Ansonia
Versailles
Bradford
Harmon
W. H. Miller
Straus Renews Charge Against Bryan at Republican Rally
Secretary Oscar S. Straus charged that William Jennings Bryan while a congressman called labor unionists public beggars. He cited an affidavit by James Campbell of the Glassblowers Union printed in The National Labor Tribune and alleged Indiana Democratic managers arranged a Campbell Bryan meeting that Bryan did not attend.
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Oscar S. Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Phoenix Hill Fark
Straus
Bryan
James Campbell
Glassblowers’ Union
National Labor Tribune
Indiana
Campbell
Kentucky Woman Is Freed In Murder Case
In Jackson Circuit Court Mrs. Nancy Murrill was acquitted of murdering Miss Mary Terry. The defense claimed unwritten law and argued the killing occurred when Mrs. Murrill found Miss Terry with her husband, Mr. Murrill.
Taft Club Plans Monster Parade for Root Speech in Cincinnati
Citizens' Taft Club announces 5 000 Taftlites lights for a citywide parade to escort Elihu Root to Music Hall where a large crowd is expected. Colonel Hake leads the parade with 10 bands and 12 000 members registered as volunteers rally for Taft's presidential bid.
Taft Demonstration to Honor Taft at Music Hall
Grand Civic Taft demonstration planned for Wednesday evening October 28 at Music Hall. All clubs and organizations favoring Taft invited to participate in an illuminated parade escorting Mr Elihu Root. Inquiries to Colonel Charles F Hake Citizens Taft Club Fourth and Vine streets. Reynolds, President.
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Robert R. Reynolds
Election forecasts and party activity in Ohio race
A detailed overview of the upcoming election, with The Herald forecasting results and a campaign review. Reports note labor endorsements, sheriff candidates, prohibition meetings, park and tax reform support, and Republican mobilization led by local clubs and committees.
Campaign Battle Nears Close as Ballot Contest Looms
A comprehensive review of the campaign tracks key players, strategies, and pivotal moments as the ballot showdown approaches its final phase. Analysts weigh likely outcomes, voter sentiment, and possible turning points shaping the outcome.
Thurston Sees Taft Victory Across States During Campaign
Former U S Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska visits Cincinnati en route to Indiana and speaks across Delaware New Jersey New York Virginia West Virginia praising Tafts chances. He notes Taft will win New York and predicts labor votes in New Jersey may decide the outcome while praising upstate support and Nebraskas Republican leanings.
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John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Linton
Cincinnati
Indiana
Mr. Thurston
East
Delaware
New Jersey
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Taft
Old Virginia
Harrison
Richmond
McKinley
Exposition Grounds
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