Barometer States Show Maine Vermont in Presidential Campaign
Parties mount heavy campaigning in Maine and Vermont where September elections are seen as barometers for November. Governors Foss and Marshall headline Democratic efforts alongside Senators Hitchcock and Ashurst and others, while ex Senator Beveridge promotes the Progressive cause in Vermont, as both parties seek signals for national fate.
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Maine
Vermont
Marshall
New England
Foss
Massachusetts
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Ashurst
Arizona
Connell
New York
Wilson Labor Day Talk Weighs Sympathy and Relief
Woodrow Wilson in Buffalo argued Roosevelt propaganda is sympathy not relief for rising living costs. He warned min wage and monopoly regulation would curb progress, favoring prosecution of monopoly and regulation of fair competition to provide real chances for workers.
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Woodrow Wilson
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Wilson
Coal Prices Under Scrutiny By Commerce Department
The article notes Commissioner Neill of the Department of Commerce and Labor is already investigating coal prices under a new House resolution. It questions who benefits from high prices while acknowledging miners’ wage concessions and suggests prices may reflect operator profits rather than shared costs.
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Neill
Department of Commerce and Labor
Progressives and Local Tickets Rise in States
Progressive leaders in several states campaign ahead of local elections as parties seek influence. Critics warn of shifting agendas while organizers tout grassroots strength and voter outreach plans.
Roosevelt influence shapes Indiana party ticket
In Vermont speeches and in Fort Wayne coverage the Roosevelt message dominates local politics. A complete progressive ticket is nominated in Allen county on Saturday and will test whether new party members back the creed or simply follow Colonel Roosevelt’s appeal. The November vote will reveal party loyalty versus personality influence.
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President Downs
Constable
Roosevelt
Vermont
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Taft Ends Active Campaigning After Preconvention Push
President Taft states he will abandon active campaigning and forego further national tour stops. Observers deem the latter campaign push ill-advised, noting Taft's stronger performance when focusing on presidential duties rather than rapid-fire political rhetoric.
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Taft
Oyster Bay
Hurling Rocks
White House
Progressives hold pivotal Fort Wayne convention in Indiana
The Indiana Progressive Party views its Fort Wayne convention as crucial for naming a congressman, a joint senator, and the Allen county slate. Ex Senator Beveridge flies in from Vermont for his first Indiana speech during the stamping campaign, then returns home to Vermont. The group emphasizes a strong local start to generate momentum.
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New Progressive Party
Indiana
Congress
Allen County
Beveridge
Vermont
Fort Wayne
Legacy of Albert Carroll Prompts Deep Community Sorrow
The obituary notes Albert B. Carroll died young, leaving a rich heritage of charitable work and a wide circle of friends. It highlights his kind personality, deep sympathy, and exalted manhood as a lasting example to all who knew him.
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Albert BE. Carroll
Roosevelt Attacks Watson as Steam Roller Mentor
In opening his Vermont campaign Mr Roosevelt labels James E Watson of Indiana as one of the steam roller mechanics at Chicago. Watson countered that he acted at the June convention as a patriot who would save his country or die in the effort.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Vermont
James E. Watson
Indiana
Chicago
Watson
Public call for deeper probe into campaign contributions
The public is urged to fully back the push for a thorough investigation of campaign contributions. Disclosures so far have whetted appetite for more and are seen as adding to practical politics in the big league.
Campaign display in Maine honors Marshall in Augusta
A torch light procession greeted Governor Marshall as the vice presidential nominee spoke in Augusta noting a traditional, old fashioned campaign event in Maine with strong supporter turnout.
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Maine
Marshall
Augusta
Roosevelt Defends Campaign Fund Claims in Letter
Roosevelt releases a long letter answering charges about a $100,000 Standard Oil contribution to the 1904 Republican campaign. He asserts he knew of no such funds and says he rejected Penrose as national chairman, noting Cortelyou handled the campaign with minimal direction from him.
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Standard Oil Company
Bliss
National Committee
Roosevelt
George B. Cortelyou
Cortelyou
Standard Oil Interests
Loeb
Mr. Cortelyou
Mr. Loeb
Mr. Bliss
Penrose
Republican National Committee
Senator Penrose
Roosevelt’s secret letters reveal campaign finance clashes
The document compiles Roosevelt’s replies and related letters from 1904 to 1906. It covers removal of an official, Harriman contributions, Cortelyou and Bliss statements, and accusations by Parker about corporate funding. Roosevelt defends his conduct and cites Loeb’s testimony. Denounces Penrose and Archbold as well.
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Ter
Bunn
Philadelphia
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
Washington
Alton B. Parker
Cortelyou
James S. Sherman
Roosevelt-Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Messrs
Harriman
Colonel Roosevelt
Mr. Herriman
Senator Clapp
Mr. Odell
Mr. Bliss
Perkins
Senate
New York State Committee
Higgins
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
France
James H. Hyde
Penrose
Archbold
James
Sherman
Jonathan Bourne
Huntington Teens Plan Public Wireless Demonstration
Huntington youths William Barcus and Carl Shutt have explored wireless telegraphy, building a station and preparing a public demonstration at the county fair. Their quiet work aims to reveal the mysteries of the new science to locals, signaling a growing interest in wireless tech.
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Huntington
Pair
Willian Barcus
Carl
Shutt Huntington
Corm County
Landis Sparks Indiana Progressive Rally In Logansport
Ex congressman Fred Landis stirred a Logansport crowd Saturday praising Theodore Roosevelt's platform, denouncing Taft's GOP actions, and urging equal suffrage. He branded Archbold a liar, attacked the bipartisanship inquiry, and urged initiative referendum and recall as part of the party plank. Mrs. O N Guldlin followed with a suffrage defense and a stark appeal for women’s citizenship. The convention nominated Louis N. Litman for congress and listed local and state candidates, reaffirming Roosevelt and Johnson’s leadership.
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Fred. Landis
Logansport
Landis
Taft
Indiana
Theodore Roosevelt
Landin
Archbold
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil
Bipartisan Combine
Mr. Landis
Cornelius N. Biss
Standard Oil Company
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Lorimer
O. N. Guldlin
the Sentinel
Congress
Louis N. Litman
Edward W. Meyers
Homer C. Underwood
Charles W. Porter
Oscar Boulton
John Zelt
F. J. Young
A. W. Grosvenor
Lyman T. Rawles
Frank P. Wilt
George W. Grayless
Grant Guenther
D. D. Miller
R. A
Monroeville Social Roundup Travels and Reunions
Monroeville notes show Mose Bey ers of Fremont visiting Wm Walters and several locals hosting out of town guests from Fort Wayne Mishawaka and Chicago. The Monroeville Phoenix band plans Van Wert fair appearances alongside a Fort Wayne Senecas game, with family reunions at the Youse home and a Kauffman residence social event honoring Miss Bernadine Neizer amid a large guest list.
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Monroeville
Ind
Mose Beyers
Fremont
Wm. Walters
John Tillman
Hen Kessler
Fort Wayne
Wm. Smith
Arthur Osborn
van Wert
Seth Painter
J.D. Allegar
Joe Marquardt
Jr. O. U. A. M. Fine Council
Indianapolis
Philip Berger
Chicago
Sam Truman Baker
Peru
S. M. Williams
Ida Ward
Mishawaka
William Marchland
Frank Edington
Decatur
Wier
G. C. Hunsicker
Fostoria
Hunsicker
Leona Ables
Huntington
Carl Kessler
Esther
L. B. Savio
Floyd Powers
Etna Green
Fred Tripp
North Manchester
Dean Ellison
Parker
Monroe Street
D. McCann
Antwerp
Meadames
J. Welsh
H. L. Biddlecome
D. C. Potts
Q. A. Phipps
Benard
Mary
Esther Phipps
Ohio Electric
New Bremen
Fort Wayne Senecas
Everett Edwards
O. M. Edwards
Eva Edwards
Lucinda Edwards
Josephine Weirman
Mitchell
Charles Youse
Bauserman
Bertha Youse
Rev
Campbell
E. Grimsley
Nellie Gunder
Lloyd
Fred
Mollie Bauserman
Charles Miller
J.B. Miller
Alfred Luenberger
Wm. Bauserman
Progressive Party Rise Amid Calls for New Victory
Fragmentary quotation urges replacement of the former Whiz party with a new progressive group. The speaker argues issues require a fresh political force and a similar victory to propel renewed efforts.
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Old Whiz Party
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