McCombs predicts Wilson victory strong plurality
W F McCombs of New York, head of the Democratic National Committee, arrived in Chicago to meet Central West Democratic leaders. He said Wilson would win and secure the largest Democratic plurality for president. Callers included Nicholas F Reed of Iowa and Roger Sullivan of Illinois.
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Chicago
W. F. McCombs
New York
Democratic National Committee
Central West
Wilson
McCombs
Nicholas F. Reed
Iowa
State Central Committee
Roger Sullivan
Illinois
Becker to Testify in His Own Defense
New York October 21 Lieutenant Charles Becker on trial for the murder of gambler Rosenthal will take the stand in his defense. Policeman Shephard of Becker’s squad was cross examined and shown to have a faulty memory.
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New York
Charles Becker
Gambler
Rosenthal
Shephard
Becker
Somersaults of Roosevelt and the Democratic Brand
William Jennings Bryan asserts that Theodore Roosevelt borrowed Democratic ideas, citing the popular election of senators, income tax, railroad regulation, and campaign finance publicity as precedents set by Democrats. He argues Roosevelt avoided credit while pursuing these reforms only after Democratic pressure intensified.
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William Jennings Bryan
Solomon
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Mr. Perkins
Denver
Taft
Supreme Court
Democratic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
New York
Senate
House
Plains
Republican Hope Rests in Wilson Victory
A North Dakota governor urges voters to elect Wilson to heal the Republican rift created by Taft and Roosevelt. The piece argues Taft’s re-election risks further party division, while Roosevelt’s split remains, and claims Wilson's victory would revive the GOP’s old ideals and purge corporate influence.
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Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Brandeis Quoted Records Label Perkins an Enemy of Labor
Louis D. Brandeis used public records to argue that George W. Perkins has long opposed union labor and acted against organized workers. The remark highlights a clash between Brandeis and Perkins over labor rights and union advocacy.
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Louis D. Brandeis
George W. Perkins
Emerson Reflects on Own Sphere and Seven Stars
A reader ponders whether Ralph Waldo Emerson, writing decades ago, contemplated a moose calf while declaring ownership of the sphere seven stars and the solar year in a philosophical line.
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Emerson
Sordid Tale of T. R's Fund in 1904 Campaign
The New York World reports on campaign finance in 1904 linking John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil and J Pierpont Morgan Co with large contributions to Theodore Roosevelt. George R Sheldon confirms 73.4 percent of Roosevelt's total fund came from corporations. Morgan Frick Gould each gave 100000 dollars and Gould 160000. The piece sketches how Morgan interests extended into the government and hints at broader corruption in the Republican machine.
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Frick, Gould and Morgan
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Roosevelt
George R. Sheldon
Cornelius N. Bliss
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
H. C. Frick
George Gould
Mr. Sheldon
Taft
Cortelyou
Commerce and Labor
National Republican Committee
George R. Shelton
J. P. Morgan & Co
Steel Trust
Harvester Trust
Treasury
Gary and
Frick
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Mr. Bacon
State Department
Diplomatic Service
Herbert Satterlee
J. P. Morgan
Navy
Bonaparte
Morgan
Standard Oil
Senate
Morgan- Roosevelt Alliance
George N. Perkins
New York World
Bliss Secret Is Laid Bare Returns From Vault
Washington October 18 The campaign fund list for 1904 released by Elmer Dover reveals large contributions from major financiers including George W Perkins J Pierpont Morgan E H Harriman and H H Rogers A further sum listed under H H R and J D A is suspected to be from Standard Oil The document duplicates Bliss treasurer records and exposes decades of gifts while a portion describes a rich art collection and gifts by Major and Mrs Byers to various institutions including Carnegie Museum and Penn College Also mentions a Peoria Illinois resident praising Foley Kidney Pills and a public sale notice.
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Washington
Elmer Dover
Campaign Fund
Chicago
Bliss
George W. Perkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
E. H. Harriman
H. H. Rogers
J. D. A.” Dover
Standard Oil
Infant Harold Johnson Dies in Fairfield Home
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson died at seven weeks two days after a brief illness. Funeral services are planned at the family home with Rev Wolgemuth in charge. Also noted is the death of Mrs Lydia B Day, an early Fairfield resident, with a 2:30 pm funeral Monday officiated by Rev Osborn. Public auction announced for THURSDAY OCT 31 1912 featuring horses cattle hogs farm implements and more, at 10 am, Henry Rupp owner. Wenger Bros and Ray Linderson auctioneers.
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Packwood
Fairfield
Oskaloosa
Linby and
Richland
Ollie
Iowa Central
Pleasant Plain
United States
Kittie Kruise
David Harum
St. Louis
Senator
Joytay
Wall
Alea
W. W. Gill
Col
William Cooper
Harold
Fred Johnson
Wolgemuth
Day
Lydia B. Day
John Comingore
Four Corners
Rocket Ride
Tor Va
Milwaukee
McCormick
Port Huron
Henry Rupp
Wenger Bros
Ray Linderson
Neighbors Welcome Hague Family Visit Ending in Coast Trip
Mrs Harriet Hague aged in the seventies and her son Ed Hague host this week at Fairfield. Mrs Hague travels widely and plans a winter on the North Pacific coast after leaving Ed and wife. W S Hague will travel with her to Los Angeles for a period of visits. Major and Mrs S H M Byers of Des Moines have presented to the Des Moines Woman's Club their gift.
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Harriet Hague
W. S. Hague
Fairfield
Ed, Hague
S. H. M. Byers
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Des Moines Woman's Club
Public Auction on Conlee Farm Near Fairfield and Birmingham
An auction catalog for October 30 1912 lists 5 head of horses 3 head of cattle 6 hogs and miscellaneous farm implements and furniture. Terms cash for sums 19 and under and 9 months on larger amounts with a bankable note at 6 percent. Property to be removed after terms are met. Auctioneers T B Allender and clerk J F Wilson Jr.
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Conlee
Fairfield
Birmingham
G. P. Conlee
T. B. Allender
J. F. Wilson, JR
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John Burke
North Dakota
T. RS Fund
Sheldon and
Paul Wehling
Smith St
Peoria
Ill
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Advt
Mortuary
J. E. Gribbin
Optomerist
Fairfeld
Gilchrist
Square
J. E. Gribbon
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