Roosevelt era sweeps nation with Progressive landslide outlook
The article describes a sweeping Progressive surge in the closing campaign, with Roosevelt gains expected across the South and north and west. It notes surprising strength in Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Idaho Maine Vermont New Hampshire and other states, with undecided voters flocking to progressivism. It argues the Progressive platform catalyzes reform and overshadows individual nominees. Senator Dixon leads the progressive campaign while party leaders doubt their own forecasts.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Idaho
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Progressive Party
Dixon
Progressive Campaign
Conservative forecast cites political landslide and voter sentiment
The speaker portrays a rapid shift in opinion toward Roosevelt or Wilson, downs Taft to third, and foresees a growing progressive landslide through Election Day with Thanksgiving then following. The remark emphasizes a brighter government outlook and strong confidence in the movement's momentum.
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Wilson
United States
Taft
Dixon
Senator Poindexter Given Ovation in Wenatchee
Senator Poindexter addressed Wenatchee Tuesday night before an estimated crowd of more than eight hundred. He held the audience's attention for over two hours as Wenatchee progressives celebrate the meeting's apparent campaign momentum. County candidates spoke briefly during the gathering.
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Wenatchee
Republicans Embrace Progressive Shift Leaving Legacy Figures
A political analysis argues that Republicans joining the Progressive party are not abandoning old legends but taking the party’s history with them. It contends leaders like Penrose and Barnes are eclipsed by Lincoln and Grant in the new alignment.
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Barnes
Lincoln
Grant
Progressive rally to close valley in Tholin's Opera House
The closing rally of the progressive party is set for tomorrow night in Tholin's Opera House. State speaker Joel Shoe maker will address undecided voters as county candidates attend. Music is planned to accompany the event.
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Progressive Party
Tholin
Opera House
Joel Shoemaker
Better Democrats Realign With Progressive Party Ideals
The piece argues that many longtime Democratic voters disapprove of Tammany Hall, free trade, and city political bosses and see the Progressive Party as the proper home for reform minded Democrats. It claims thousands have joined the progressive movement seeking genuine Americanism and improvement of conditions.
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United States
Progressive Party
Paving Progress on City Streets Surges This Week
The paving crew advances on Ninth Street up to Eighth Street and moves to Front Street from Eighth to the Clifford Hotel with a target of finishing this week. Business districts on Front and Ninth Streets begin to feel pavement benefits as crews plan to complete the block on Eighth between Front and Commercial next week. Mr and Mrs B C Rutherford hosted a card party last Thursday with Five Hundred as the game and light refreshments served.
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Back From Far Alaska Don M Thomas Arrives in Everett
Don M. Thomas returns from Alaska on the steamship Admiral Sampson arriving Tuesday morning. He reports his father and brothers in good health and that they will join before the holidays. He notes mining development on their property showing free gold in rock samples. Guggenheim syndicate agents visited twice during the summer. A passenger vote on the Sampson elected Wilson 57 Roosevelt 53 Debs 25 Taft 8. He cites opposition to Roosevelt over gate closures affecting power site and coal speculators in the north.
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Don M. Thomas
Alaska
Everett
Admiral Sampson
Guggenheim Mining Syndicate
Sampson
Wilson
Roosevelt
Debs
Taft
Municipal Water Works Contractors Busy In City Canyon
City Engineer Cook reported Seaman and Quigg are rushing the water system project. They opened one and a half miles of ditch near the intake headgate for pipe laying to start today. Three car loads of pipe are staged near the saw mill and will be hauled along the ditch line. If weather holds, work should leave the canyon in two weeks.
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Cook
Messrs
Seaman & Quigg
Progressive party claims nationwide organization and candidacy
The Progressive party announces it is organized in every state and will field candidates from constable to president. It declares itself armed and equipped from Washington to Florida and Maine to California, and cites unprecedented rapid progress for a new political force.
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Washington
Florida
Maine
California
Leavenworth Voters’ Access Improves at Steel Plant Polls
Voters living outside Leavenworth city limits may use the steel plant polls. Manager Mr. Robert lays a board walk from the company office to the railroad, opens wire fences, and allows teams to hitch by the north side of the track for easier access. Women voters gain convenience, drawing favorable remarks.
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Leavenworth
Robert
Chumstick Valley
Letter from Governor Hay on state clamps and leaks
A Washington letter from M. E. Hay urges tighter secrecy to prevent disclosure of alleged issues involving oil inspector Clark and the Spokane Armory. The note warns that newspapers could misinterpret any leak and damage the governor’s standing, favoring internal suppression of sensitive matters.
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Spokane
National Guard
Times
M. E. Hay
Beach Leads in Race for State Superintendent
C E Beach Olympia city superintendent leads the crowded field for state superintendent as the only declared candidate. Analysts see a likely contest with Mrs Mary Monroe of Spokane, with Beach favored on the west side and Monroe strong on the east side due to local support and experience in school legislation.
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C. E. Beach
Olympia
Beach
Mary Monroe
Spokane
Monroe
Water bonds nearing final approval in Chicago firm notes
Advice from the Chicago bonding house handling the 44000 water bonds says the issue is regular on all main points with only minor details to fix. Bonds will be dated November 1. Wenatchee attorney O P Barrows of Martin Barrow was in town on business. William Churchill sent two fine deer from his camp on the upper Wenatchee River Wednesday afternoon.
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Chicago Bonding House
O. P. Barrows
Wenatchee
Martin & Barrow
Wm. Churchill
Wenatchee River
Progressive surge boosts Hodge in Washington state race
The Progressive movement mobilizes in Seattle with Bob Hodge leading attacks on the graft press and Hay forces. Despite a forged letter from the P I, Hodge gains crowded support at the Grand Opera House and on street campaigns as Roosevelt's statewide majority appears assured.
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Bob Hodge
Grand Opera House
King County
Seattle
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Hay
Roosevelt
It Has Come to Stay It Is a Progressive Party Rallying Call
The Progressive party is described as distinct from Roosevelt yet likely to trust him as its first leader. It frames itself as a people driven revolt against improving government conditions and pledges to seize national direction and fulfill its platform goals.
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