Kerr Faction in Berks County Dems Split over Bryan and Kerr
In Berks County the Democratic committee moved to back Bryan, shunning the Kerr faction. Spataz proposed acknowledging Kerr as head of the state machine, but the move failed. Kerrites have repeatedly pressed for Kerr leadership, opposing Bryan and harming Bryan’s position in Pennsylvania politics.
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Cambria Tribune
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Pennsylvania
Kerr
Harrisburg
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Guffey
Campaign Fund Talk in Chicago for Bryan Campaign
Democratic leaders met in Chicago to discuss financing the national campaign. Governor Charles N. Haskell and Colonel Moses Wetmore outlined plans or lack thereof to raise funds, noting unsolicited $19,000 received and aiming to mobilize small donors. Wetmore pledged a finance committee meeting. both men warned Republicans rely on corporations and big donors while urging broader support to ensure a hard fought, effective campaign for Bryan.
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Chicago
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National Committee
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Oklahoma
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St. Louis
Millard F.dunlap
Illinois
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Colonel Wetmore
Bryan
Finance Committee
Maine Democrats Hopeful in Congressional Races
Representative Frank Clark reports Eastern Democrats see the tariff as the key campaign issue and fear a Taft administration with a Republican House would only tinker with tariffs. Maine Democrats, joined by allies, aim to win the state ticket and at least two of four congressional districts, noting prior GOP majorities and the retirement of Littlefield as a factor aiding D. J. McGillicuddy's renewed bid.
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Campaign Lying and False Promises Amid Political Pressure
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