Taft to Speak in Indianapolis as Republicans Plan Mass Rally
Indianapolis observers report a major Taft demonstration in the city with large delegations expected and three speeches anticipated by Taft, joined by Vice President Fairbanks and Congressman Overstreet. The principal address is slated for University Park amid a statewide capital circuit.
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Indianapolis
Wm. H. Taft
Taft
Fairbanks
Overstreet
University Park
Taft Puts in Strenu ous Day Campaign in Indians
Taft tours 17 cities in a heavy day of campaigning, speaking briefly in Lafayette, Marion, Muncie and Anderson and giving ten to fifteen minute talks in Brazil, Green Castle, Roachdale, Crawfordsville, Frankfort, Rushville, Kokomo, Greentown, Shirley, Knightstown, Russiaville, and Shelbyville amid a tight schedule across Indiana.
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Taft
Crawfordsville
Ind
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Marion
Muncie
Anderson
Brazil
Green Castle
Roachdale
Frarkfort
Rushville
Kokomo
Greentown
Shirley
Knichtstown
Russiaville
Shelbyville
Early 1904 Straw Electoral Totals Reported
The document records a straw vote outcome with Taft receiving between 60,000 and 100,000 votes. It notes an increase in Democratic votes by 7.66 percent and a Republican gain of L percent. Roosevelt leads Bryan with 38.44 percent. Parker shifts to Roosevelt at 1L.72 percent. Total straw votes amounted to 1,794.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Parker
Taft Seeks Large Michigan Plurality in Straw Vote
In Chicago on October 23 the Record-Herald's ballot test forecasts Taft will win Michigan by about 60,000. The straw vote covered four cities and ignored much of the agricultural area, highlighting the GOP slump. Projections suggest Taft's plurality may be at least 50,000 and perhaps near 100,000.
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Chicago
W. H. Taft
Michigan
Record-Herald
Emperor William Courteous to American Ambassador at Berlin
The German empire showed unusual cordiality toward David Jayne Hill, the American ambassador, during royal wedding festivities and an opera audience. The emperor invited Hill for a private conversation, seeking to ease any doubts about his welcome at court. Prince Henry also spoke with Hill about their time in America.
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Berlin
William
David Jayne Hill
Hill
Prince August William
Alexandria
Prince Henry
Dr. Hill
America
Buried With Military Honors in Tokyo Rites
Tokyo October 23 funeral services for General Count Michitsura Nodzu were held with full Shinto rites. Aoyama parade ground hosted the ceremony as four battalions and a guard of honor escorted the flag draped coffin to the grave. Admiral Togo and Fleet Admiral Ito led the escort alongside twelve generals.
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Tokio
Michitsura Nodzu
Aoyama
Togo
Marquia Ito
Youngest Son of the Revolution Claimed by Wisconsin
Madison, Oct 23. The city of Madison claims the distinction of having the youngest son of the revolution, W A Morris, a Madison lawyer. Born May 10 in Morris New York, he is descended from Jacob Morris of Flatbush and later Butternuts, Long Island. Morris’s lineage traces to the revolutionary era as his grandfather connects to that era.
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Madison
Wis
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Clison
W. A. Morris
Morris
N. Y
Jacob Morris
Flatbush
Butternuts, Long
Cabinet on the Stump in Campaign Spree
Washington reports that after today’s abrief meeting every member of the president’s official family will travel next week to make political speeches in states with doubtful outcomes. The six Lincoln era officials will each give several campaign addresses as the stumping enters a critical phase.
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Washington
Abirfet
Linc Um
Sailors Say Goodbye to Japs at Yokohama Farewell
In Yokohama the American battleship fleet begins departing Japan with Admiral Sperry, Schroeder and Wainwright taking official leave at 3:55 pm. The farewell is marked by a large demonstration. ships and crews prepare for departure from hospitable shores.
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Tokio
Japan
Yokohama
Sperry
Schroeder
Wainwright
Two Men Killed in Wreck at Owa Iowa
Gowrie Iowa Oct 23 Two men were killed and five injured one fatality in a wreck of a gasoline speeder on the Newton & Northwestern near Gowrie last night. The speeder, loaded with nine men of Rinard, struck a box car moved onto the main line. The dead are John Shiver and Ed Quinn of Rinard.
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Gowrie
Iowa
Newton & Northwestern
Here
Rinard
John Shiver
ED Quinn
Dreyfus of 1908 campaign figure Brandenburg arrested in Dayton
Dayton Ohio October 23 Brandenburg Branden burg arrested yesterday on a New York telegram link to Cleveland's letter sold to the New York Times. Attorney D W Idling plans habeas corpus. Detective Kincaid accuses him of fugitive from justice bond set at 500. Brandenburg released on bond. New York requisition expected tonight. He says he will go to New York.
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Dayton, CO
Broughton Brandeburg
New York
Cleveland
Brandenburg
New York Times
D. W. Idling
Kincaid
Aitees
Wm. H. Young
Brandenburgy
New York State
Union
Zangwill Plans for a Jewish Zion in Africa
New York Oct 28 Israel Senge reports on Zangwill promoting a Jewish Zion in Africa as the promised land for Jews. He says he and allies have left Jerusalem to establish a community in the dark continent and awaits London reports from engineers who surveyed untouched Africa. He predicts a large immigration of Hebrews drawn by better prospects there.
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New York
Israel Senge
Africa
Nelson to visit Fargo and Valley City events tonight
Knute Nelson United States Senator from Minnesota will spend tonight and tomorrow in Fargo, then proceed to Valley City for a Saturday speech. Republicans plan a demonstration with Putnam's band at the Walldorf hotel, greeting the Gopher politician during his North Dakota stop and meeting Johnson on arrival.
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United States
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Fargo
Minnesota Statesman
Hawley
Valley City
Senator Nelson
Waldorf Hotel
Nelson
Putnam
Gopher_ v. National Committeeman and Co
Johnson
North Dakota
Johnson's Car Grant Defeated in Cleveland Referendum
In Cleveland on October 23, Sec Henry Davies of the Cleveland Railways Co demanded transfer of the railways property to the Cleveland Railway Co after a 3 cent fare franchise for Municipal Traction Co was defeated by 879 in a turnout over 75,000. The loss could revert property to original owners and renew fare disputes.
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Cleveland
Henry Davies
Cleveland Railways Co
A. B. Dupont
Municipal Traction Co
Cleveland Railway Co
Dupont
Municipal Traction Company
Deposits in National Banks Signal Improved Conditions
Washington reports an official summary of national bank conditions as of Sept 23 1908 showing loans and deposits rising from 4 222 353 647 to 4 750 612 731 in seven months. Total bank resources increased by 631 million with capital stock up near 20 million and surplus up 11 million. Individual deposits surged by about 443 million from 105 81 to 4 548.
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Washington
Five Injured in Auto Wreck at Franklin Pole Collapse
Columbus date October 25 reports five injured when automobile ran into a telegraph pole at Franklin. Occupants include Joseph Isseminger, his wife and daughter, and A L Foster and wife of Middletown. Mrs Isseminger and Mrs Foster seriously hurt.
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Columbus
More Cash for the Democrats More Cash for the Democrats
Chicago Oct 23 Yesterday contributions to the democratic campaign fund made public today aggregating 10934 were headed by a 4000 gift from ex Senator R F Pettigrew of South Dakota Senator W A Clark of Montana and Tom L Johnson of Ohio are credited with 1 00 each Five hundred dollar contributions came from Ben T Cable Illinois W W Marsh Iowa and W J Bryan Commoner profits.
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Chicago
Democratic
R. F. Pettigrew
South Dakota
W. A. Clark
Montana
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Ben T. Cable
Illnois
W. W. Marsh
Iowa
W. J. Bryan
Near East Confab Ends in Bulgaria Turkey Talks
Envoys from Bulgaria left Constantinople for Sofia to report on talks with the grand vizier after Bulgaria declared independence. Official negotiations are expected to reopen between Bulgaria and Turkey, with a mixed Turko Bulgarian commission to settle the east Rumelian railroad issue. The Porte says Bosnia and Herzovina annexation remains a European concern for the proposed international congress.
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Constantinople
Bulgaria
Sofia
Porte
Bosnia and
Herzovina
Europe
Nebraska close odds on Bryan
Lincoln Neb Oct 23 Nebraska is so close that nobody can guess the result. A straw ballot of 4 000 votes shows Bryan 2 010 Taft 1 950. Based on prior results Roosevelt 2 700 four years ago. Total vote 220 000. Bryan may win by about 4 000 if all 230 060 Republicans arrive the majority may go to Republicans.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Debs
Chafin
Zeppelin Ballon Makes Successful Ascent Over Friedrichshafen
Count Zeppelin in a reconstructed airship ascended this afternoon and is reported passing over Friedrichshafen at 3 25 p m. Local dispatch confirms a successful voyage with the airship aloft above the city.
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Friedrichshafen
Zeppelin
Cheats Gallows by Not Eating in Owen Sound
Owen Sound Ontario October 23 James F Farish Creighton sentenced to death for murdering his wife and stepdaughters died in jail after declining food. Despondent and morose since conviction, he refused meals while awaiting execution.
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Owen Sound
Ont
James F Farish Creighton
Creighton
Lawyers Gather for U S Senate Primary Ballot Case
A large group of North Dakota attorneys convened at the capitol to argue the constitutional viability of the United States senatorial feature of the state primary law. Marshall and Johnson camps were represented by prominent lawyers as the case advanced in the supreme court this afternoon.
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Grand Forks
M. N. Johnson
Young
Lawrence
Fargo
Herschel James
TieCue
Blaisdell
M Sonal
Secretary of State
McCue
Johnson and Marshall
Women in War Demonstration Captivates Cettinje
In Cettinje on October 23 Montenegrin women staged a massive street demonstration over the Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation. Led by Princesses Zenia and Vera, they carried Montenegrin flags, sang war songs, urged men to defend the nation, and the princesses formed a Red Cross nurse enrollment committee.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cettinji
Zenia
Vera
Nicholas
Red Cross
Bryan Taft Clash Avoided at Port Chester Meeting
Chairman Hitchcock postponed his trip to Chicago and, after meeting Taft and other leaders, the parties rescheduled events to keep Bryan and Taft from meeting at Port Chester New York. Bryan will speak in the morning and Taft at 3 PM on Monday.
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New York
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Port Chester
Republican
Democratic National Committees
Hope Fades as Kansas Woman Is Declared Dead
In Ellis Kansas on October 23 doctors halted a planned funeral for Mrs Thomas Chapman after delays and signs of life failure. Despite efforts overnight, discolorations indicated death and the body was in the coffin when physicians intervened to stop the service.
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Ellis
Kan
Thomas Chapman
Tars Back From World Tour Rich Sailors Return
Bray Miller water tester of the battleship Alabama led a crew paid off after a world circling voyage. Wages totaled 1 346 67 with 15 discharged men receiving about 1 200 each and nine over 1 000. Miller saved 1 300 and sent home 700 while noting he had a good time ashore.
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New York
Bray
Miller
Alabama
Wallabout
Kans. Floods Drive Many from Homes
Coffeeville Kansas reports worsening flood conditions as Verdigris River rises toward its 1890 peak. Residents north and east of Coffeeville evacuate, with homes emptied and authorities coordinating relief efforts amid rising waters.
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Coffeeville
Kan
Kansas
Éaat
Coftfeyville
Elkins Will Not Deny The Rumor
Pittsburg reported on October 23 that a long distance call to U S Senator Stephen B Elkins in Elkins West Virginia sought comment on the rumored engagement of his daughter Katherine Elkins to the Duke of Abruzzi The inquiry yielded no confirmation or denial. Separately Plauen Saxony reported thirty earthquake shocks in the Zwickau region with thunder like reverberations alarming residents.
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Pittsburg
U. S
Stephen B. Elkins
Elkins
W. Va
Associated Press
Katherine Elkins
Duke of
Plauen
Saxony
Zwickau
Marshall Denies Democratic Support In Senate Contest
In Bismarck North Dakota on October 23 a gathering of politicians discussed proposals as Tom Marshall and his manager Sidney Adams arrived. Marshall issued a statement denying any endorsement of Democrats and said he seeks no Democratic votes. Sight is cast on a pending supreme court decision and potential candidate changes before the legislature.
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Bismarck
N. D
Tom Marshall
Sidney Adams
Lisbon
Marshall
Adams
Supreme Court
Cracksm men raid 30 Heartwell bank in Nebraska
Omaha dispatch reports Heartwell Nebraska bank was raided early today by masked crackmen who secured 3400 dollars. Police launched a search for the suspects as residents began to recover from the incident.
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Omaha
Neb
Crackemen
Heartwell
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Tom Johnson
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