Gompers Details Tempt by Van Cleave to Bribe or Ruin Labor
Gompers testified in a DC injunction case that W C Van Cleave of the National Association of Manufacturers tried to bribe him to desert organized labor. He described a New York meeting with Brandenburg showing checks and Van Cleave’s plans to ruin labor leaders and force his re election, promising a lump sum and lifelong care.
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Mitchell
Morrison and Gompers
National Association of Manufacturers
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Bucks
St. Ovis
Vuntair
Taft
Gompers
van Cleave
Federation
Tuts
Acceptanes
Gimpera
Mr Ralston
Justice Gobid
Ralston
Mr. Gompers
Wear York
Broughton Brandenburg
New York
Brandenburg
Tie
Gompera
Washington
Queenn
Haber
Kirsel
Bradenburg
Dniter
Gomspers
Duncan
Jk Ta
Goimpers
Wat Gleave
Noacles
Peetuse
Cam Phew
Buber
Morrison
Gompirs
America
Gowpers
Thos
Taft Endorsed by La Follette in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Wis Sept 4 Wisconsin reached a political climax as Senator La Follette praised Taft, labeling him radical in ideas yet offering his strongest endorsement. He extolled Taft’s poise, force of character, and decades in public service, calling him progressive and well equipped by experience amid a era of major national events.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
United States
la Fallette
Taft
la Fallettes
Philippines
Cuba
Ita
Bryan Will Carry New York by 100000
New York September 24 Chairman Conners released figures from his early canvass indicating Bryan would win New York by a 100000 plurality.
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Bryan
Garry
New York
Conners
Bryan Replies to Taft in Cincinnati Campaign Tour
Democratic candidate for president William Jennings Bryan spoke in Dayton and Cincinnati, denouncing what he called a square deal in the president’s picks and use of government assets. He contrasted his record with Taft’s and arrived in Cincinnati amid large, tense crowds.
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Cincinnati
Willan J. Bryais
Wis Ulerance
Dayton
Neain
Tart
Brean
Esn- Boyes
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Bryan Ware
Judson | Harmon
Finley Sud
Daxter
Ure
Clau
Docs Peanes
Reed addresses crowd in Fort Wayne political rally
A large procession and audience at the Princess rink marked the opening of Democratic campaigning as Reed, a Kansas City speaker, delivered a forceful address. He critiqued Senator Foraker and Haskell, asserted Republicans lack grounds to condemn, and urged unity despite his unknown status locally.
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Princess Rink
Port Wayne
Ben James Reed
Waxer
Kansas City
Reet
Lange
Chit
James B. Watson
Lance
Watson
Fort Wayne
Mr Reed
Wyler
Mr. Reed
Genater Forder
Ohio
Charles &. Haskell
Stedard
Worakers
Ein Seamna
Public Option Battle Rages in Indianapolis House
Factional fights grip Indiana as county local option bill stalls near vote. Lobbyists push for or against the measure while House debates minority reports and potential amendments. Strong party lines and rumored bribery claims color the tense session.
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Journal-Gazette
Indianapolis
Dowhe
Mymars
DOD
Floyd Woods
Bil
House
Spiy
Inter
Reqgian
Amatoon
Representa
Hive White
Shelby County
Tim
Mitton
Tiel
Green
Teron
Senate adjourns three times in a day in Indianapolis
A fragmented Indianapolis report notes the Senate adjourning three times in a single Friday session, with text cut off and continued on Page 5. The readable portion references Democratic members and a partial tally, signaling ongoing legislative action and political maneuvering.
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Senate
Governor Hanly Wins First Round in County Option Battle
Governor Hanly wins the first round in the county option fight as in the House two Democrats and four Republicans opposed their parties in approving the Senate bill and its favorable report. A late adjournment attempt was narrowly averted by Senator Reemler, with Senator Slack proposing a Saturday adjournment. The session was brief after reconvening at 4 o'clock, and Slack's plan to adjourn sine die by 12 noon Saturday was noted, with a committee to wait on the governor and the House.
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Indianapolis
Tad
Sonse of Representatives
Mlavor
Cox County
Senate
Committee On Public Morals
House
Brave
Johnson
Vermillion
Condo
Grand County
Schreeter
Vaaderburg Courtly
Geiss
Vanderrepublicans
Blerty
White
Hottel
Trettel
Blair
Morrow
Schroeder
Billingsley
Bolus
John Edwards
Dillingsley
Belms
Edwards
Als
Kepretative Webb Wendaill
Meeker
Whitr
Jasper
Repubicans
Tinito
State
Lbrary Commission
Hart
Tien Demos
Towner
Shelby Coumix
Wille
Tobasen Cain Lyceespike
Howaven
Heller
Representatiys Tiergan
Owen County
Groph
Motel
Cormitter
Publis Muraia
Che Upentis
Hanly
Reemler
Marion Cowity
Sensator Slack
Sati
Republican
Slick
Haemler
Wes
Slack
Senatead
Ivas
Roemler
Seriatan
Siac
Justtee
Hearst Breaks Out Again at New York Independence Party Meet
William B Hearst addressed the state convention of the Independence League party, blasting both Republicans and Democrats. He presented letters tied to Archbold and others, claiming the Independence party grows strong nationwide and sends greetings across states. He urged unity and continued critique of the old parties as hopelessly corrupt.
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York
Wiilliam B. Hearst
Independence League Party
New York State
National Independence Party
Isha D. Architd
Hearst
Pha
Independence Party
Misgen
Goluma
Unclear Weather Forecast Fragment Shown
Fragmentary weather note describes partly cloudy to showery conditions with variable winds. Mentions Friday and Saturday with fresh southerly winds and possible showers, but many words are garbled and dates unclear.
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W. van Cleave
First
U.S
Lafollette
Phil Perter
Reed
Kansas
Atty
Prin
Cess Rink
Rink
Coldtin
Journal-Gasette
Ind
Coniolation
Unem
Willlass Pryvecutenicht
Fri
Golumm
Oe Sen
Haskell
Steel Trust
Gil
McLaurin
Sibley
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