Parker and Davis favored in key states say McMillip
In a whirl of 1890s politics, McMillip predicts Parker Davis win with solid margins in New York Maryland New Jersey Connecticut Illinois Indiana and other states. Roosevelt era rhetoric cited, with calls to police the world and critique of Republican fiscal policy.
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McMillip
Tennessee
Parker
United States
Empire State
Maryland
New Jersey
Connecticut
Minois
Iadiana
Davis
Roosevelt Letter Echoes Lodge Bold Impatience
The Roosevelt letter of acceptance mirrors Henry Cabot Lodge in tone and swagger. The piece portrays Lodge as a stand patter who defends majority rule and resents Democratic probes. The text hints at a collaboration between the two figures, likening their arrogance and opposition.
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Lodge
Roosevelt
Henry Gabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Parker and Labor Rebuts Roosevelt in Labor Rights Record
The piece argues Judge Parker would defend labor rights as president, contrasting him with Theodore Roosevelt. It cites Parker’s New York Court of Appeals decisions on prevailing wages for state work, convict-made goods labeling, and labor protections, claiming Parker would curb employer-driven oppression and defend constitutional labor rights amid anti-labor Republican actions.
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Judge Parker
United States
Ar. Roosevelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Party of Liberty and Equality
Parker
Court of Appeals
Colorado
Peabody
Bell
Peabody and Bell
Rodgers
Dadge Parker
Vermont
Senator Proctor
the People
Judge Parker A Friend Of Labor In The White House
The text argues Judge Parker supported labor rights during disputes, citing Parker's favorable stand in cases like the National Protective Association v James M. Cumming and his broader posture toward striking workers. It condemns Roosevelt for siding with powerful mine owners and urges labor to back Parker.
Warning to heed Roosevelt's quiescent campaign tone
The Houston Post warns that if Roosevelt is elected he will wield unchecked power as whip, driving the party and people like cattle. It cites his first term as precedent for impulsive, ruthless acts and fears a four year lease will unleash his imperious will across the nation.
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Roosevelt
Houston
Tex
Full of Wind at Local Mills and Car Works
The Pullman Car Works closed Thursday, 7000 men laid off. Jeffersonville car works near shutdown, Clark cement mills mostly idle. J Kern rising, meals scarce as full dinner pail fills with wind, per Jeffersonville News.
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Pullman
Jeffersonville
Clark
J. Kern
Ind
Negro banker keynote at American Bankers meeting
John Mitchell Jr a Richmond bank president spoke to a thousand financiers on race in the South arguing that whites and blacks are friends and that loafers on both sides fuel tension. He cited Virginia bank leadership by Negroes and white support for progress, with applause from Col. Lowry and ABA president Mr Bigelow.
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American Bankers' Association
John Mitchell, Jr
Richmond
South
Mitchell
Coad
Nothrong
Mr. Mitchell
Savings Bank
Virginia
Col. Lowry
National Banks
Atlanta, Ga
Mr. Bigelow
American Bankers’ Association
Maryland Electoral Outlook Says Democrats Likely To Carry Five Districts
The Baltimore Herald reports strong evidence that five of Maryland's six congressional districts will go to the Democrats, with only the sixth, due to a large begro vote, likely to re-elect the Republican incumbent. The paper notes Maryland's presidential preference favors Parker over Cleveland, aligning with Virginia.
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Harry Rusk
Democratic City Committee
Baltimore
Maryland
Parker
Davis
Texas
West Virginia
Far West
Colorado
Montana
Washington
Utah
Baltimore Herald
Hteraft
Virginia
Cleveland
Sun Shine Critics Split Over New York Republican Ticket
The Sun and other NYC papers expose sharp divisions within the Republican press over the state ticket. The Sun criticizes Higgins for governor hopeful Bruce. the Press fawns on Higgins yet questions Bruce for lieutenant governor. The Wall Street Journal declares the ticket doomed under Odellism, while the Tribune backs the Grocery Shop Ticket.
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New York
New York City
the Sun
Bruce
Higgins
Wall Street Journal
Tribune
Roosevelt
Hercules
Mr. Morgan
Debate on self government for Cuba and the Philippines
A critical column arguing that Cuba was freed but the Philippines were not granted lasting self-government. It questions Theodore Roosevelt's imperial stance, asserts Democratic push for war stemmed from humane motives, and urges voters to back Judge Parker in November. The piece emphasizes republic values, independence promises, and the danger of empire.
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Spain
Cuba
Democratic Party
Repubblican
Congress
United States
Philippines
McKinley
Republic
America
Republic of the
Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Parker
New York Independents Back Merrick and Parker Tickets
Prominent Independents in New York show strong enthusiasm for Judge Merrick's gubernatorial nomination and for Judge Parker's presidential bid. Leaders like John E. Parsons Everett P. Wheeler John G. Milburn and Francis Lynde Stetson express intent to vote and campaign against Odell and Rooseveltism. Democrats are expected to deliver a large statewide and national majority.
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New York
Judge Merrick
Judge Parker
John E. Parsons
Everett P. Wheeler
John G. Milburn
Francis Lynde Stetson
Empire State
Fairbanks Questions Subsidies to Foreign Ship Owners
The speaker mourns that Americans pay 130 million dollars yearly to foreign ship owners for transporting U S cargoes and asks why he cannot advocate subsidies as a remedy. He presses why he fears a proposal that would not worsen theft more than existing provisions of the Dingley Tariff Act.
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Mr. Fairbanks
Anti-trust issue dominates business leaders says Jenkins
Baltimore based W E Jenkins president Maryland Division Travelers Protective Association calls anti-trust the dominant issue for business men. He cites coal and beef trusts affecting households and notes Judge Parker's anti-scalping decision boosts support for his campaign. He predicts a red hot battle with growing numbers of supporters.
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W. E. Jenkins
Baltimore
Maryland Division
Travelers’ Protective Association
Coal Trust
Beef Trust
Parker
Stress of the Trusts Criticizes Retailers and Wages
Frank Streat of Flint Michigan ex President United Commercial Travelers argues trusts harm retail storekeepers and wage levels. He says customers can only buy bare necessities, clothing for children is scarce, and trusts are the hideous offspring of the Republican party.
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Frank Streat
Flint
Mich
United Commercial Travelers
Republican Party
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