Campaign slush fund debate roils 1908 election coverage
A sprawling article alleges a White House directed Republican fundraising drive with large sums spent to influence Indiana Ohio and New York on behalf of Taft Hitchcock and Taft allies. It claims Roosevelt leadership and raises questions about campaign finance and Panama Canal records.
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Indiana
Ohio
New York
James P. Hornaday
Indianapolis News
Roosevelt
Walter Wellman
Record- Herald
James 4. Il
Asia Ansdaa
The
American Federation of Labor
Taft
United States
Hitchcock
Harriman
Congress
J. Taft
White House
Bryan
Chicago
Panama Canal
Paris
Washington
Clark Mills Safe Amid Forest Fires in Montmorency County
Friends and allies of L. W. Clark owner of Clark Lumber fear for his life as fires sweep Montmorency County Michigan. Local manager J C Fred telegraphed the Onaway postmaster who reported Clark and his family escaped the blaze and may be out of danger. Clark's location near the Black River in the county’s northwest corner helped avert disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Clark
Clark Lumber Company
Barnhart Addresses Indiana Charities Board
The Indiana Board of Charities and Corrections session in South Bend featured Henry A. Barnhart of Rochester, a Democratic candidate for Congress. He delivered a paper on State Charities and Correction, detailing state facilities and the reform aims for unfortunates, the wayward, and the depraved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Board of Charities and Corrections
South Bend
Henry A. Barnhart
Rochester
Congress
Barnhart
Longcliff Insane Hospital
State Charities and Correction
Voters urged to end county misrule in Elkhart
Residents face a pivotal fall election with two county commissioners sheriff treasurer coroner and surveyor on the ballot. Democrats promise better oversight and a possible house cleaning while accusing prior officials of laxity and fraud in the county building. The slate also highlights two district races with Elias Fisher versus Francis E. Berlin and H B App versus Leander Anderson, aiming to break the political machine and curb patronage.
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Im- Ben
Toon Aristbaves
Elkhart County
Geo. W. Elis
Grand Jury
Ellis
Ellis Way
Court House
Elkhart
South
Elias Fisher
Francis E. Berlin
Berlin
Paufine
The-North
H. B. App
Bristol
Leander Anderson
App
William Kray
Eity
Jacob C. Mast
Janes Matthews
Chas. _C. Witt
Robert E. Procter
Frank W. Brown
David D. Rodibaugh
Concord Township
Aaron Work
Anne Clark
Likhart
Taft Cancels Indiana Dates Over Voice Problems
Indianapolis dispatches report Taft must cut most Indiana appearances Thursday Friday and Saturday due to a failing voice causing Republican leaders to scramble. Hitchcock says day meetings may be removed and Taft to speak only at night in Evansville and Indianapolis with possible substitute speakers if he cannot fill all engagements. Hayes disputes the reports and asserts the trip may still proceed as planned.
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Indiana
Wellman
Indianapolis
Taft
Bryan
Hitchcock
Ind
New York
Chairen Hitchcock
Evansvillec
Hayes
William H. Patt
Secret straw poll in Indianapolis canvass at major local firms
Cincinnati October 16 the Enquirer reveals a secret straw vote showing Bryan leading at Lieber picture frame, Ott Furniture, and Hetherington and Berner Iron Works. Bryan tops the firm polls with 37 to 12 at Lieber, 28 to 2 at Ott, 33 to 2 at Hetherington. state tickets shift toward Democrats in several firms.
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Cincinnati
Enquirer
Indianapolis
H. ‘Lieber
Ott Furniture Company
Hetherington and Berner Plant
Century
Lieber
Picture
Bryan
Taft
Debs
Hisgen
Chafin
Fox Bryan
Chefin
Aml
Prohibition
Hethertington .& Burner
Marshall Coming Hor. Thomas R. Marshall to Speak in Indiana
Democratic governor candidate Thomas R. Marshall planned a major open air campaign in Indiana with dates in Decatur Elkhart Rochester Huntington Nappanee South Bend La Grange Fort Wayne and Columbia City. Marshall has toured the state since nomination delivering two to four speeches daily.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Indiana
Elkharthe
Marshall
Goshen
South Bend
la Grange
Fort Wayne
Hin
Robert EB. Proctor
Kibbest Carnty
Guy
State Central Committee
Gilbert Hendren
Sere Bureau
Decatur
Nappinee
lLa. Grange
Fort Wiayne
Columbia
Bryan
Taft
Fotr
Elkhart
H Ji
Marshall to Campaign in Elkhart County on October 28
Democratic nominee Thomas R. Marshall will tour Elkhart county with a major rally in Nappanee on October 30 and a two day campaign presence in the county. Organizers prepare for widespread attendance amid weather contingency for an outdoor gathering if possible.
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Marshall
Mgr. Marshall
Falkhart
Nappanee
Elkhart
Digestive tonic replaces digested food with proper nourishment
Symptoms described include stomach trouble appetite changes chest weight gas heart pressure sick headache and delicate stomachs needing easily digested food. The text promotes Dr Williams Medicine Co Pink Pills as a safe tonic with no stimulants or opiates and offers a free copy and mail order details.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schencctady
N. Y
Worsted Suitings for School Dresses and Ladies Skirts
Worsted suitings described as highly desirable for girls' and ladies' wear. Includes new 36 inch shadow stripes and checks in colors black brown navy wine and green suitable for dresses skirts and other fashions.
Wool Taffeta colors and styles offered for sale
A textile listing promotes wool taffeta praised for durability and texture. It highlights available colors and weaves, including plain and fancy patterns, with stripe designs.
44 meh all' wool ye Andina
The fragmentary line mentions Andina and wool with unclear context. No identifiable event or entities beyond Andina and wool terms.
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George L. Sheldon
National Committee
Sheldon
Republican
Clark Mills Safe
Elkhartan
Michigan
Charities Board
Cal
Ryan
Harmon
Richardson Paper «Company
Lockland
Lattimore & Williams
Columbus
NEW York Report
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Dently
Watson
Frank Marshall
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