Democratic Party Ticket slate for statewide offices
The ticket lists president Woodrow Wilson and vice president T R Marshall with a full slate for state and county offices including D W Hamilton for U S Senator Edw G Dunn for Governor Glenn A Kender dine for Lieut Governor Chas B Murtagh for Secretary of State J A Sinclair for State Auditor G L Caswell for State Treasurer C E Walters for Attorney General Robert E Rienow for Supt Public Instruction Samuel W Mercer for Railroad Commissioner N C Roberts for presidential elector J F Elder for State Senator A E Labagh for State Representative Frank Mowery C W Moburg for County Auditor C H Linder for County Treasurer John L Fisher for Clerk of Court J S Cowen for Sheriff Ed Alfred for County Recorder and Laura Mahon for County Superintendent J F Ready for County Attorney Eli Blough for Supervisor 1913 term and F W Moyer for 1914 term.
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Woodrow Wilson
T. R. Marshall
U. S
D. W. Hamilton
Edw
G. Dunn
Glenn A Kenderdine
Chas. B. Murtagh
J. A. Sinclair
G. L. Caswell
C. E. Walters
Robert E. Rienow
Samuel W. Mercer
N. C. Roberts
J. F. Elder
A. E. Labagh
Frank Mowery
C. W. Moburg
C. H. Linder
John L. Fisher
J. S. Cowen
Alfred
Laura Mahon
J. F. Ready
Eli Blough
F. W. Moyer
Wilson Favored to Beat Field in New York Betting
The New York betting line has Wilson at four to one against the field signaling strong confidence in his victory. Bookmakers are rarely wrong, and this case seems an easy call for Governor Wilson to win.
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New York
Wilson
Proof and the steel trust backing Roosevelt
The piece argues Roosevelt is the steel trust’s candidate and that his call for proof about steel trust support is a joke. It claims his monopoly plan would legitimize watered stock worth 700 million dollars and use government authority to prop up prices and suppress wages.
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Rosevelt
Steel Trust
J. P. Morgan
Henry C. Frick
Roosevelt
Flinn
Perkins and Munsey
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Steel Corporation
Aldrich tariff burdens poor by raising living costs
The piece argues the Aldrich tariff raises overall living costs andhits the poor hardest with high taxes on cheap goods such as blankets flannels stockings and carpets. It condemns the tariff as a scheme to rob the poor to fatten privilege and urges voting for Governor Wilson to repeal it.
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Aldrich
Wilson
Editorials Ask the Republican Candidate
Editorial urges voters in Jefferson county to organize get out the vote efforts for Wilson and criticize the Republicans for failing to deliver four years of promised reform. It argues Kennedy faces dissatisfaction, Wilson is seen as clean and practical, and predicts a Democratic victory.
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Kennedy
Jefferson County
Wilson
Iowa Republicans Fear Democratic Upset in State Race
The piece argues Republicans in Iowa are worried by the prospect of sweeping Democratic gains. It contends strong Democratic turnout could lead to a Democratic governor and possibly a Democratic legislature.
Quiet GOP in Straits Reflect Democratic Hope for Victory
The piece argues the Republican party faces deep trouble while democracy shows public confidence in guiding the nation out of the GOP created hole. It notes Bryan’s attacks on Roosevelt fail to gain broad backing and suggests Iowa may tilt toward Democrats with potential senatorial and gubernatorial outcomes.
Cummins Urges Tariff Debate in Iowa Campaign
Senator Cummins writes to Iowa Republicans framing tariff as the central campaign issue. Voters tire of tariff rhetoric after two decades of promises unkept, seeking variety and renewed public confidence beyond tariff pledges.
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Cummins
Iowa
Senatorial Row in Farmington Republicans Split over Candidate
In a critical piece headed The Senatorial Situation the Farmington Republican voices outrage over a breach of a longstanding county rotational pact between Van Buren and Jefferson Republicans. It condemns the Van Buren county tactics against C. J. Fulton and vows to back A. E. Lagh of Fairfield, urging defeat of Kenyon on November 5.
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Farmington
Taylor
van Buren
Jefferson
Jefferson County
Jefferson Counties
van Buren County
C. J. Fulton
Fulton
A. E. Labagh
Fairfield
Kenyon
Woodrow Wilson on the Tariff
Excerpts from Woodrow Wilson speeches in 1912 arguing tariff reform. He denounces the Payne Aldrich act and calls for broad-based representative government, economic fairness, and end to special favors. He criticizes tariff influence on trusts and advocates downward revision aimed at revenue and general prosperity.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Sea Girt
N. J
Republican Party
Congress
United States
Washington
Ways and
House
Finance Committee
Senate
Washington Grove
Trip to California on Burlington Route Excursion
A Burlington Route assisted excursion to California drew praise from a woman who traveled alone and met many pleasant fellow passengers. The trip featured a dedicated guide who oversaw comfort and details throughout the journey and offered an illustrated folder with one of the best California maps.
Roosevelt to Speak in Milwaukee Tonight
Roosevelt left for Gary Indiana to speak at noon and will address a Milwaukee audience tonight. He refused a joint debate with Bryan in Cleveland and cited his bad voice as a reason for not debating.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Gary
Indiana
Bryan
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Alleged Slayer on Trial Today in Camden Case
Charles Ford, charged with the March 14 shooting death of Mrs. Mary Effie Wagener at her Laurel Springs home, faced trial today before Supreme Court Judge Garrison in Camden New Jersey. The case proceeded with formal proceedings and testimony expected to follow.
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Camden
N. J
Charles Ford
Mary Effie Wagener
Laurel Springs
Supreme Court
Garrison
Record of Democratic Confidence Grows in Business Climate
The piece notes rising public confidence in democracy and its improving business conditions as part of the political backdrop. It emphasizes the party's continued support for the congressional record and its relation to national economic optimism.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
A 19th century promotional note claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages, describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a $100 reward for failure to cure. It urges readers to request testimonials and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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