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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
Final Charge Opens Last Week of National Campaign
The final charge of the 1908 campaign centers on New York and Indiana with Taft and Bryan leading vast party forces. Ohio also draws attention as both sides push hard with cabinet-led campaigning while forecasts of victory hinge on possible landslides. A separate note reports Turkey lifting gun import restrictions, boosting foreign trade and implied modernization.
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New York
Bryan
Taft
Indiana
Kern
Beveridge
Fairbanks
Commonwealth
Marshall
Watson
Ohio
Rooseveltt
Ytafe
The New Regime in Turkey Changes Trade Rules
A report from American Consul Milo A Jewett at Trebizond explains sweeping changes after Turkey's constitutional regime. Imports now include press materials, duplicating and mineograph equipment, typewriters, safes, and electrical goods with fewer restrictions, signaling a new field for American manufacturers.
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Turkey
Milo A. Jewett
Trebizond
Ottoman Empire
Sutherland slander rebuked over Indiana governor race
An open letter from Rev. Alexander D. Sutherland rebukes slander aimed at Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas R. Marshall. The article cites circulating whispers and gossip as the method of attack, notes the harm to Marshall and his church, and calls for further action to counter the campaign dirt.
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Indiana
Alexander D. Sutherland
First Presbyterian Church
Columbia City
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Sutherland
Marshall
Mr. Marshall
War for Poor Man's Butter in Pennsylvania Reform Fight
Political parties clash over injunctions tariff reform and campaign finance as Pennsylvania readies a broad reform push. The fight against the butter trust is central with state food officials and organized labor spearheading actions to let workers buy essentials without tribute. Pittsburg leads the effort with plans for a pioneering labor organization in the coming weeks.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Butter Trust
Pittsburg
Oleo Law Debates and Related Fraud Case Highlight Legislature
The piece notes opposition to strict oleo laws from producer and dealer groups aiming to keep prices high and appeal to workers as the “poor man’s butter.” It also reports the arrest of a man who forged a Cleveland letter, claiming victimhood as the “Dreyfus of the 1908 Campaign,” with newspapers under scrutiny for sensational coverage.
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Cleveland
New York Times
Ohio
New York
Dreyfus
Brandenburg
Outbreak at Rabat prompts quarantine call and official reports
State department notes through Mr S R Gummere that Rabat faces a fatal virulent disease with three day deaths. Morocco’s Sanitary Council seeks urgent quarantine and isolation while Tangier sends a doctor and Moors authorities act to curb spread.
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State Department
Tangier
Rabat
Gummere
Delaware
Ohio
Mr. Bryans East Reception Draws Enthusiastic Crowds
Immense crowds greet Mr. Bryan in the east with friendly and wholehearted support. Voters face a challenging result from eastern balloting, but the Democratic ticket seems unlikely to be overwhelmed as in prior campaigns. New Jersey turnout signals strong, unprecedented regard for him.
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Bryan
East
New Jersey
Cleveland Mayor Johnson fights for streetcar fix
In Cleveland, Mayor Tom Johnson has been actively addressing a troubled streetcar situation. The public dispute centers on transit reliability and municipal actions to improve service.
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Cleveland
Tom
Johnson
Endum Beaten by Narrow Margin in Local Vote
The race ended with a slim victory margin, showing that a small lead can be politically decisive. Voters expressed divided opinions on the key issues influencing the outcome.
Athletics and moral standards in college sports
The piece argues college athletes must respect health and morals to stay competitive. It cites Ray Bigelow, Yale captain and coach, noting a cultural shift from heavy drinking to Christian or morally clean athletes among top amateur baseball and football players.
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Ray Bigelow
Yale
Duke of Abruzzi and Hawkaway Davis Face Domestic Dilemma
The article jokes about the duke of the Abruzzi and his fiancee’s grandfather Hawkaway Davis, who has drawn front page attention since turning ninety. It suggests the matter be settled to let Pa Elkins focus on politics and West Virginia's republican duty, away from international entanglements.
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the Abruzzi
Hawkaway Davis
Pa Elkins
West Virginia
Hearst Resents Chanler Over Lieutenant Governor Race
Hearst papers attack Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler with virulence after Chanler’s run on a ticket beating Hearst for governor. The feud with Hughes intensifies as Chanler’s odds rise, with forecasts of a sizable majority up to 200000.
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William R. Hearst
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Hearst
Hearst New York
Chanler
Hughes
Japan’s welcome of the American fleet seen as friendly gesture
The text argues Japan’s reception of the American fleet is not a genuine peace signal but a costly display. It claims American officers are convinced, while observers at distance remain skeptical. It asserts Japan is friendly and well disposed toward the United States and is exploiting the moment to show it.
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Japan
Jacobs Music House
Fort Vi
United States
Mason & Hamlin
Kranich & Bach
Krakauer
Shoninger
Melville Clark
Waugh
Keller
Smith & Barnes
Willard
Haddord
Clarendon
Jacobs
Reliable Music House
Explorer predicts Roosevelt’s death in Africa before Christmas
An African explorer declares a grim prophecy that President Roosevelt will die from various fatal hazards in the African interior. The writer admits ignorance of African dangers yet bets Roosevelt will be invited into a presidential club before Christmas.
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Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Governor Patterson Drives Hunt for Rankin Murderers
Tennessee Governor Patterson leads the investigation into Captain Rankin's murder with state troops, local officials empowered, arrests made, a grand jury convened, and witnesses summoned, asserting accountability for justice.
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Patterson
Tennessee
Rankin
Chester straw vote hints at threat to close works
A Chester Pennsylvania factory allegedly pressured workers to vote against Bryan by promising to close the works if he won. The episode sparked concern though few expect Pennsylvania to be a hotbed for such political maneuvering.
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Chester
Bryan
Pennsylvania
Campaign Letter Signals Tide Shifts in Indianapolis
A political missive from Indianapolis hints at an air around the republican headquarters suggesting a swing toward Jim Watson. The piece notes prior assurances that Watson would face a sizable 20,000 vote plurality, while acknowledging that errors do occur in political forecasts.
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Indianapolis
Jim Watson
Watson
City Streets Urgently Need Repairs Voice Budget Request
City board seeks funds to repair paved streets marked as woefully in need of immediate work. Officials urge swift action to fix deteriorating road surfaces and prevent further damage to infrastructure.
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Board of: Works
Sobol B Wine
Guaranty of Deposits Examined Amid Panic Debate
The text weighs whether guaranteeing deposits prevents panics. It argues some see a panic as useful to test the effectiveness of a deposit guaranty, while others doubt its futility in emergencies. The discussion considers the idea of triggering a panic to assess safeguards.
President and Other Fellow Dialogue Highlighted in History
The text sketches a back and forth between Mr President and The Other Fellow. It notes humorous exchanges during provocation and calls the dialogue interesting and historic. It suggests future compilations should include such presidential messages and documents.
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Loeb
Italian Dowager Queen Approves Duke of the Abruzzi Marriage
The dowager queen Margherita agrees to the marriage of her royal nephew the duke of the Abruzzi to Miss Elkins. If Elkins family denials prove false, the duke must win consent from the young woman herself.
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Margherita
Italy
Duke
Abruzzi
Miss Elkins
Papa Elkins
Noted Straw Vote Echoes Taft Bryan Debate
The passage hints at a straw vote aligned with Taft favoring a square deal with Bryan, focusing on the voice and stakes in the political clash. The excerpt suggests partisan framing and candidate comparison in a party debate context.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Taft Faces Republican Divide Across Harlem Buffalo
The comment notes Tammany's cheering could shape Taft’s support, implying GOP cohesion hinges on New York politics from Harlem to Buffalo. It highlights intra party tension and regional influence on the presidential contest.
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Tammany
Mr. Taft
Harlem Bridge
Buffalo
President engages in risky push with potential civilian harm
A fragmentary line suggests the president will press a aggressive policy until an unaware bystander may suffer. The wording implies possible collateral harm from urgent action.
Smallest Voter in Wabash County Profiles Local Youth
Ralph Lane aged twenty three and weighing fifty nine pounds sells pencils and collar buttons at the post office entrance in Wabash. He is described as the smallest voter in Wabash county, weighing less than half the usual small veteran. The passage notes a nationwide sense of distinctness even in New York city and urges readers to vote early.
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Ralph Lane
Wabash
Macao Japanese celebrate goodwill after night of revelry
The text praises the Mikado's people as hearty celebrators of goodwill and fraternity, saying they feel like brothers of any other shade. It claims their morning after shows they are up to achievements surpassed by older civilizations.
Taft Declines Bryan Support In Letter to Czar Nicholas
In a historical note Taft writes to the czar Nicholas explaining why a longtime Democrat cannot back Bryan. The scene frames Taft showing political colors by addressing this stance and his respect for royal figures of diplomacy.
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Count Tolstoi
Bryan
Nicholas
Taft
Nick
Dr Wiley on Whisky Deception and Public Time Wasted
The famous chemist Dr Wiley states that he never drinks whisky but notes that very little of what is sold is genuine whisky. He observes men line up at bars arguing over brands while most of the liquid is not whisky.
Straw ballots hint at winds of public opinion
Straw ballots are completed and among millions who will vote next Tuesday a few thousand have declared their preferences. The value of the straw often lies in showing which way the wind did not blow.
Disinterested Party Considers Campaign Memoir Volume
A figure plans to publish a volume titled The Epistles of a Disinterested Party in Running a Campaign the Way He Wants It to Go to sustain interest before upcoming memoirs on an African hunt appear for sale.
Notice to Non-Residents in Allen County Court
State of Indiana Allen County notice to Fred Chaney and Waldo Chaney non residents of Indiana. Allen Circuit Court September Term 1908. Plaintiffs suit for peace deed and quiet title to real estate. Defendants must appear by December 15 1908 or proceed in their absence. Attest Joseph N Mason clerk. E. Kelso, attorney for plaintiff.
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State of Indiana
Allen
Joseph N. Mason
Facal
Eligar E. Kelsey
Wky
Allen County
Elmer Zeis
George W. Harp
Oe Superior Court
William Newport
Indiana
Joseph N. Ae
W. G. Colerick
Robert L.fox
I. T. Wysong
Allen Circuit Court
I. T. Wyson
Mre
J. H. Strong
Joseph
Mason
F Jerk
C. M. Niezer
Cleveland Cabinet Members Rally for Bryan at New York Meeting
Three members of the late President Cleveland's cabinet spoke at a large Democratic gathering in New York urging the election of Mr. Bryan. The report questions whether William D. Bynum is being kept out by baleful design.
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Cleveland
New York
Bryan
William D. Bynum
Army Soldier Dishonorable Discharge Over Green Apple Defiance
A regular army soldier received a dishonorable discharge for eating green apples in defiance of orders. The incident is cited as an example of poetic justice in military discipline and punishment.
Whirlwinds of Oratory Sweep Indiana State
A brief, vivid note describes Indiana enduring a figurative storm of rhetoric. The piece argues the wind brings no aid yet dominates the state, leaving residents amid a volatile, influential discourse.
President to Return to Outlook Desk After Africa Hunt
Suggests renaming the periodical Look Out as admonitory justice. Anti Saloon League methods have shut over 6,000 saloons since January and are now closing 31 per day.
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Outlook
Anti- Saloon League
Drift to speech over statecraft marks presidential era shift
The piece argues the nation moves toward judging candidates by charisma rather than tested qualifications. It notes growing public focus on rhetoric in politics and questions the merit of repudiating a controversial interview. It hints at intense political discourse resembling storms.
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