Taft Campaign Busy Day Across New Haven Brooklyn
Judge Taft spent October 26 campaigning in Connecticut and Brooklyn with five speeches, a parade review, a Union League reception, and a dinner with Republican leaders. He sought to contrast Bryan’s positions while his son Robert, a Yale student, joined him briefly in New Haven. The day included rain interrupted parades but ended with a Montauk Club dinner in Brooklyn.
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Taft
Robert
New Haven
Timothy Woodruff
Union League Club
New York
King County
Clermont Rink
Academy of Music
Yale
Judge Taft
Port Chester
William J. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Bryan
Roosevelt
Roosevel
Stamford
South Norwalk
Bridgeport
Montauk Club
Brooklyn
Wocaruff
Beveridge Tours Indiana Amid Crowd and Questions
Senator Albert J. Beveridge closed his first day of a Indiana tour on a special train, addressing about 30 000 people and drawing 12 000 in a parade at Fort Wayne. He answered questions from labor unions in Garrett and defended trial by jury in injunction cases while likening Bryan to Magician Keller in Warsaw. John T. McCutcheon and George Ade accompanied him as the train set for the second day.
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Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Avilla
Bryan
Abraham Lincoln
Beveridge
Abram Lincoln
Garrett
Warsaw
Keller
John T. McCutcheon
George Ade
President Roosevelt's Birthday Observed Quietly
Washington notes the fiftieth anniversary of President Roosevelt's birth on October 27. He will work in the White House as on any other day and no family celebration is planned, though Mrs. Roosevelt may host a surprise dinner party.
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Associated Press
Washington
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Wright To Leave Fort Myer Hospital For Dayton
Orville Wright, the aeroplanist, plans to return to his Dayton home from Fort Myer hospital on Saturday if his condition improves. It will likely be several months before he can use his injured leg.
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Fort Myer Hospital
Dayton
Ohio
Stately pole raises yard flag in private neighborhood event
At 501 Miami Avenue Republications hosted a pole raising in Mr. and Mrs. William Smith’s yard. About fifty neighbors gathered to witness a 73 foot tall pole with a seven inch base. A 15 by 20 flag waved atop as residents cheered for Ola Glory and the party.
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William Smith
Miami Avenue
Post Office Tightens Rules on Registered Mail Delivery
Washington October 26 Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe announces a new rule requiring registered mail to be delivered only to the addressee in person. If not delivered, it must be returned or disposed of under undelivered mail regulations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Methodist Ministers Hear From President
New York Oct 26 The Methodist preachers association in this city received President Roosevelt's reply regarding anonymous charges against Governor Regis H Post of Porto Rico. The president said the incident dated fifteen months ago was investigated and found baseless before Post's senate confirmation. Dr J Wesley Johnston called the revival of the story a political conspiracy.
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New York
Methodist Preachers’ Association
Roosevelt
Regis H. Post
Porto Rico
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
Post
J. Wesley Johnston
Laurier Appears Winner After Ottawa Election
After the Ottawa vote in October Laurier leads as the apparent winner. Campaigns highlight strong support in key districts while rivals await final tallies and official results.
Democrats Assess Marshall Day Rally in Logansport
Speech day in Cass County drew heavy enthusiasm despite a small parade turnout. Rain kept marchers away but boosted crowds at the Elks hall where Col Woll led a large procession of diverse groups and banners sparked pro democracy cheers.
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Rain
Col. Woll
Grand Marshall
Sixth
Broadway
William J. Bryan
Third Street
A. H. Smith
Harry Burkit
Democrat Drum Corps
Elks Band
Merchants Band
Carnegie
Republican Campaign
Taft
Fifth Street
Elks Hall
Tipton
Jackson
Election Sheriffs Ordered to Obtain Certificates
Sheriff Beckley directs all appointed election officials from both major parties to report to his office, obtain certificates, and be sworn in. With two sheriffs per precinct totaling 48, the process should start well before the election to avoid last minute delays and competing tasks.
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Beckley
Zion 3 auto party to tour Indiana promoting independence ticket
An Indianapolis report states the Zion 3 auto party led by C. H. Windle and G. W. Dahl left the city to touch key towns in Indiana in support of the independence party. A bugler accompanies the group to announce its approach as it plans overnight stops in Fort Wayne and Leipsic and visits Lafayette Danville Lebanon for mass meetings.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Zion 3 Auto
Independence Party
Insignificant Loss to Republicans in Omaha Returns
In Omaha on October 26 complete election returns show 13,282 Republicans, 8,969 Democrats, and 1,214 in other/undisclosed groups among 23,465 total registrants. Republicans gain 2,034 over 1904, while Democrats rise 3,986 since four years ago and Republicans fall 263.
Detective Shot His Wife in Cleveland Oct. 26
Roy Hardy a 40 year old plate detective for the Big Four railroad shot and killed his wife in Cleveland Ohio on October 26. The tragedy occurred after an argument at their home leaving police seeking motive and custody questions unresolved.
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Associated’ Press
Cleveland
Roy ‘Hardy
Special county session to fill election board vacancies
The county commissioners meet today to fill any election board vacancies. No vacancies have been reported. The board of finance with the auditor will audit bank reports on county funds and interest.
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Board of Finance
Hearst burglar stole letters from dying daughter claim
John D. Archbold of Standard Oil says Hearst read letters at Carnegie Hall alleging no prior knowledge by Judges Morrison Henderson Haight and criticizes Hearst. Archbold demands return of letters allegedly stolen from him about his daughter's illness in Japan.
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Hearst
New York
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Lowing
William R. Hearst
Carnegie Hall
Judge Morrison
Judge Henderson
Governor Stone
Henderson
Stone
Supreme Court
Pennypacker
Elkin
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Judge Haight
Japan
Presbyterian Clerics Meet at Rev Bigler Home
The Wiabash Presbyterian clerics held their semi annual meeting yesterday at Rev. Dr. B. B. Bigler’s home. The all day gathering included social and business sessions followed by a dinner. Afterward the party visited Longcliff institution nearby.
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Wiabash
Presbyterian Church
Bigler
Longcliff
Bryan Addresses Large Madison Square Garden Rally
William J. Bryan spoke to a massive crowd at Madison Square Garden in New York tonight after a day of rain and travel. The gathering included notable Democrats and party leaders from Hoke Smith to Mack, with Governor Francis among speakers and Tammany leaders in attendance.
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W. J. Bryan
Madison Square Garden
Great Oval
Garden
Mr. Bryan
New York
William Je Bryan
Tammany
Purlius
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Denver
John J. Lentz
Ohio
David R. Francis
Missouri
Ansil
South Carolina
Herman Ridder
Mack
J. Sargeant Cram
Tammany Hall
D. Cady Herrick
Francis
Cleerland
Hisses
Roosevelt
Bryan
Lewis
Stuy, Chanler
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Connecticut
Brook
Greater New
York
Fort Wayne, Ind
Theodore
Wright
Orville
Pole
F. C. Department
Gov. Post
Laurier
Ottawa
Marshall
Logansport
Cass
Campaign For Independence Party
Advange
Automobile
C. H. Windle
Chi
Cago
Gatling Gun
G. W. Dahl
Chicag American
Fort Wayne
Légansport
Lafayette
Danville
Lebanon
C. F. S. Neal
State Organization of Independents
Nebraska
Omaha, Neb
Omaha
Archbold
Presbyterian
DR. Bigler
Wabash
Silver Democrats
Gold Bugs
Monster
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