Taft Campaigns in New York on Critical Election Day
Taft spends a hectic New York day with a packed schedule of meetings from noon onward while Bryan tours upstate from Ossining to Albany. Bryan attacks campaign fund secrecy and Republican coercion of workers, criticizing Roosevelt and the Taft endorsement strategy.
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N. Y
Taft
Greater
Hudson River
Bryan
Tarrytown
Ossining
Albany
Schenectady
Troy
New York State
Middle West
Nebraska
Ohio
Ferdinand Force for Peace in Bulgaria Accepts Compensation
Bulgaria accepts the principle of paying compensation to Turkey after a cabinet debate led by Emperor Ferdinand favoring peace. The plan includes discharging 60,000 reservists to restore normal army strength and sending a plenipotentiary to Constantinople to negotiate a treaty.
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Turkey
Sofia
Ferdinand
Constantinople
Exoneration of Goethal in Panama Cable Case
Inspector General Garlington reports no collusion in the Gatun cableways award to Lidgerwood company. Chairman Goethal, of the Isthmian Canal Commission, is cleared of charges raised by President Brothers of Balanced Crane Cable Co. The War Department approves the award and the contract move forward.
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Washington, D. C
Garlington
Army
Isthmus Canal Commission
President Brothers
Balanced Crane Cable Company of
New York
Gatun
Lidgerwood Company
Secretary of War
Kern Silent on Charges in Indiana Speech
Kern arrived from Ft Wayne and spoke to a large crowd in Hartford City on October 28. He assailed Republican leaders and tariff policy, warned that protection fuels monopolies and wealth concentration, and cited Senator La Follette’s March senate speech about control of commerce and railroads by a few men.
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Hartford City
Ind
Kern
Ft. Wayne
Court House Square
LaFollette
Senate
National League of College Men's Democratic Clubs Formed
In New York on October 28 representatives from colleges nationwide organized the National League of College Mens Democratic clubs. The meeting included a fifteen minute address by William Jennings Bryan.
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National League of College Men's Democratic Clubs
New York
N. Y
United States
Bryan
Aged Patriot Nicholas Tzchaikovsky Finally Released
St. Petersburg on October 28 Nicholas Tzchaikovsky the aged Russian patriot held in prison for nearly a year was released this afternoon. A fund raised in England to cover the bail demanded by the Russian government was deposited in the Imperial bank today.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas Tzchaikovsky
England
Imperial Bank
Bandit Kidnapping Try Ends as Lumber Dealer Escapes
Ed. English, a wealthy lumber dealer, told how a bandit tied him to a tree at Mt. Vernon and threatened to cut off his ears unless $5,000 was paid. His wife received the ransom note and raised the money, but English arrived in time to prevent sending it.
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Seattle
English
Mt. Vernon
Temperance group backs anti Cannon stance at convention
Denver officials report the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union adopted a resolution commending church efforts to defeat Joseph G. Cannon in the upcoming election. The measure, nearly unanimous, cited his opposition to reform proposals and was introduced by Mrs. Mary E. Kuhl, Illinois W. S. president.
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Denver
Col
National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Mary E. Kuhl
Illinois W. Sociote
Bucket Shop Men Indicted in Cincinnati Fraud Case
A federal grand jury in Cincinnati indicts Louis W. Foster Arthur C. Baldwin John M. Scott Ed E Heil Walter J Campbell John M Gorman George H Stapely and John A Payne of Foster & Co for using mails to defraud They allegedly claimed they were actual dealers rather than conducting all trades on paper.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Federal Grand
Louis W. Foster
Arthur C. Baldwin
John M. Scott
Ed. E. Heil
Walter J. Campbell
John M. Gorman
Foster & Co
George H. Stapely
John A. Payne
Confession Details Night Rider Rampage Near Reelfoot Lake
Tiptonville Tenn Oct 28 Ted Burton a self confessed night rider described the raids around Reelfoot Lake ending in the death of Captain Quiten Rankin a leading Trenton attorney. He implicated prominent locals as participants with more than half of the killers in custody at Camp Nemo near Samburg. Burton said Rankin was killed after an informant led the band to the Wal nut Log hotel. Tom and Garret Johnson and William Watson were named as leaders under arrest or bond in related raids.
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Tenn
Ted” Burton
Reelfoot Lake
Quiten Rankin
Trenton
Rankin
Camp Nemo
Samburg
Burton
Walnut Log
Tom
Garret Johnson
William Watson
Lake Band
Oil Well Fire Death Toll Looms Over Mexican Gulf
Deadly fumes from a large Mexican oil well fire near Tampico have killed more than twenty workers in recent days. The blaze blackened ship hulls, damaged ranches, and threatened commerce as American miners labored to contain the wreckage. Captain Henrichsen of the City of Mexico reported the aftermath of extinguishing efforts and the sudden gas release that followed.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Tampico
Henrichsen
City of Mexico
Boston Cathedral Hosts Centenary of Boston Diocese Mass
Boston Mass Oct 28 Nearly all prominent churchmen of the American prelacy attended the celebratory pontifical mass marking the centennial of the Boston diocese. Papal delegate Rev Diomede Falconio presided. Governor Guild Mayor Hibard and state city officials joined the ceremony.
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Boston
Mass
America
Diomede Falconio
Washington
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Tomlinson forecasts Bryan winning most states
Chicago October 26 W Tomlinson Democratic chief organizer released a forecast based on special reports showing Bryan with 301 sure votes and possibly 86 more. Indiana Ohio New York Maryland Connecticut are listed as sure, with other states considered doubtful.
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Bryan
Iowa
Chicago
W. Tomlinson
Democratic Party
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Maryland
Connecticut
Wrights Awarded Gold Medal for Work in Aviation
London October 28 the British Aero club awarded its gold medal to the Wright Brothers of Dayton Ohio for their remarkable achievements in flight.
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London
British Aero Club
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Ohio
Bryan Attacks Roosevelt Policies at Madison Square Garden
The meeting chairman opened by denouncing Roosevelt while predicting continued policies under Taft. He proclaimed Bryan’s election would end those policies and noted Bryan offered no demurrer. The crowd heard the appeal at the New York gathering.
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Great Bryan
Madison Square Garden
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Questioning Bryan votes and 1908 election choice
A persuasive argument asks voters to compare past prosperity with Bryan’s era and challenges the idea that electing Bryan in 1908 would improve outcomes. It urges voters to decide based on the ballot and your vote.
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Bryan
Parker
Monument Explains Pile of Shells as Confidence Monument
A local article previously publicized a pile of shells now revealed in the Journal as a MONUMENT to the owner's faith in the common sense of the American people. The solution to the mystery is presented, highlighting the symbolic meaning behind the display.
Taft quote about workers sparks debate on wages
A Taft era remark on daily wages triggers public discourse as commentators contrast the two extremes. The quote frames a debate on fair pay and public perception of wage rhetoric.
Receivership Sought for Municipal Traction Company
The Central Trust Company of New York filed suit in federal court asking for a receiver for Municipal Traction Company which runs Cleveland Railway lines. Judge Taylor issued a temporary order freezing all funds except those needed to pay wages.
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Cleveland
Central Trust Company
New York
Cleveland Railway Company
Municipal Traction Company
Taylor
Municipal Company
La Follette to Speak in Iowa this Weekend
Wisconsin Senator Bob La Follette visits Iowa to urge support for Taft and Sherman. He will speak in Marshalltown on Saturday afternoon and Boone on Saturday evening, delivering campaign remarks to Iowans.
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Des Moines
Bob" LaFoLlette
Wisconsin
Iowa
Marshalltown
Boone
Spain Pays Old Debt Under 1834 Treaty
The United States reports Spain has liquidated a debt of $599,850 owed to American citizens under the 1834 treaty. Spain has paid annual interest and this year transmitted $570,000 toward the principal, which has been settled in installments through interest payments.
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Washington
Spain
Register of the Treasury
Democrats Publish Receipts of 5935 in Sums of 100 Each
Chicago campaign leaders reported 5935 dollars in donations on October 27. All contributions were at least 100 dollars, with the total listed at the Democratic headquarters.
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Chicago
Ill
Atlantic Fleet Trip to Japan Stirs War Talk
Senator Joseph M. Dixon said the Atlantic fleet was sent to Japan at the emperor’s request to intimidate Matsuhito subjects, noting Washington foresaw potential war as sentiment in Japan could spark conflict. He described the voyage as a dramatic objective lesson.
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Mont
Atlantic
Japan
Matsuhitos
United States
Jos. M. Dixon
Dixon
Washington
Island
Castro Causes Worry Over Venezuela Decree
Washington diplomats and state department officials fear Castro will not revoke his May 14 decree prohibiting trans shipments to Venezuelan ports at Carasco. Holland's note demanded revocation and set November 1 as the deadline for Venezuela to act favorably, signaling an ultimatum.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Holland
Venezuela
Castro
Carasao
DeWitt Teen Drowns in Clinton Y M C A Pool
In Clinton Iowa Robert Lincoln 19 a DeWitt resident drowned in the Clinton Y M C A pool during the night. The janitor found his body in the pool the following morning authorities reported.
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Clinton
Iowa
Robert Lincoln
DeWitt
Clinton Y. M. C. A
Indians War Truce Fail? Papagos Slay Yaquis in ambush
Reports from El Paso say a clash at North Altar Sonora left about 40 Yaquis dead after Papagos lured them into an ambush. Mexican government accounts confirm the massacre by the Papagos.
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el Paso
Texas
North Altar
Sonora
Sugar Prices Fall Across Refined Grades
New York on October 28 saw all grades of refined sugar cut by ten cents per hundred, a move affecting markets nationwide and signaling pressure on sweetener pricing.
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New York
N. Y
Taft and Gov Hughes 10 Win in New York Campaign
In the closing days of the campaign President expresses confidence in the success of Taft and Governor Hughes. Praise for both as the two most conspicuous supporters of his ideas, with strong expectations of their victories.
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Paign
Roosevelt Letter Praises Taft Hughes for reelection
President Roosevelt sent a public letter to New York Herald editor C. B. Wolffram praising Taft and Governor Hughes and predicting their success in the reelection bid. The letter was released in New York on October 28.
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New York
N. Y
Roosevelt
C. B. Wolffram
The
New York Herald
W. H. Taft
Hughes
Taft
Gov. Hughes
Labor leader replies to letter on Taft labor record
H R Fuller of Beaver Falls releases a copy of his letter to President Roosevelt critiquing Taft's labor stance. He cites Taft approved wage cuts as a circuit judge and notes judges who refused wage reductions by railway receivers. The exchange follows a financier's appeal toserve railroad workers' interests in the current campaign.
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Pittsburg
H. R. Fuller
Beaver Falls
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Associated Press
Roosevelt
P. H. Grace
Lodge No. 36
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Judge Taft
Fuller
Grace
Taft
Cincinnati, New Orleans
Texas Pacific
United States Circuit Court
Four Men Drowned in Coronado Fishing Trip
Four sailors from the Twenty-eighth Coast Artillery are believed drowned after a fishing trip off the Coronado Islands. They departed San Diego Sunday with supplies for one day and have not sent any word since.
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San Diego
Cal
Twenty-eighth Coast Artillery
Coronado Islands
Sune Day
Utah Aggies guard dies after game injury
Logan Utah Oct 28 Thomas Evans right guard for Utah Agricultural College died yesterday after neck dislocation during Saturday game with Colorado School of Mines. He never regained consciousness.
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Logan
Utah
Thomas Evans
Utah Agricultural College
Colorado School of Mines
Weather outlook Iawn fair tonight and Thursday
Illinois fair tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Frost likely tonight and colder in the northeast. Sunrise 6 17, sunset 4 50, moonset 7 14.
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