Bryan campaign notes Rockefeller and Carnegie backing Taft
In Toledo on the final Ohio day Bryan cites Rockefeller and Carnegie backing Taft as reported in morning papers. Rockefeller argues Taft offers law and order and business stability. Carnegie calls Bryan a national tragedy. Mack accuses deals with Standard Oil and GOP fund coercion totaling millions.
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Toledo
Bryan
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Taft
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Napoleon
Steel Trust
White House
Bowling Green
Findlay
Fremont
Sandusky
Bellevue
Cleveland
Trusts
Corporation
United States
New York
N. Y
Norman KL. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Jonn D. Rockefeller
Tait
Republican National Committee
Standard Oil Co
Hitchcock
Mack
Standard Company
Roosevelt
Oil Trust
Europe
Indiana
Wrecked Jail and Mob Kill Murderer in Kingston
A mob of about thirty masked men attacked the Roane county jail in Kingston, Tenn. They intended to hang George Cook, held on a murder charge, but Cook resisted with a razor and wounded a man. The assailants shot Cook dead and fled.
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Kingston, Tenn
Roane County
George Cook
John King
Cook
Root tells labor this is its own fight indeed
Toledo Ohio Oct 30 Secretary of State Root spoke at the Valentine theatre urging Ohio voters to back Republican candidates and warned labor that victory by Bryan would cede control to leaders, while Taft’s election would restore prosperity and open factory doors for workers.
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Root
LABOR
Toledo
Ohio
Vaientine Theatre
Hils
Bryan
Wall Street
Taft
Civil Service Clash Hits Des Moines Police Shake-Up
In Des Moines the civil service row erupts over Superintendent John L. Hamer’s defiance of civil service laws. Commissioners Campbell Riegeman and Lear threaten resignation unless action is taken and unexamined officers are certified. outcome uncertain but police shake-up appears likely.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Evening Press
John L. Hamer
Department of Public Safety
Civil Service Commission
Hamery
C. F. Campbell
Henry Riegelman
CC. N
Kern Addresses Large Female Crowd in Indiana Tour Stop
Green Castle Indiana October 30 John W Kern opened the fifth day of his Indiana speaking tour in the circuit court room addressing a sizable audience that included a notable number of women.
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Green Castle
Ind
John W. Kern
Indiana
Circuit Court
AFT Closing Campaign NN Y Syracuse Sees Both
A brief note reports campaign activities with mentions of a closing event and simultaneous developments in Syracuse. The item points to two sides or outcomes observed in the city as the campaign wraps up.
Taft and Bryan Meet in Syracuse Campaign Duel
In Syracuse Taft and Bryan drew packed crowds as they split four speeches and two meetings. Taft praised Governor Hughes and the New York ticket while promising victory Tuesday, and Bryan drew enthusiastic demonstrations before Taft’s large Alhambra audience.
Bryan Refuses Question on Gold Standard Policy
The article notes William Jennings Bryan avoiding an inquiry from President Taft about defending the gold and silver parity in a national emergency. It argues Bryan remains an opponent of the gold standard but won’t admit it, given his 1896 campaign stances.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Journal denounces Walsh in dirty politics charge
The Journal defends its campaign stance against Mr. Walsh, accusing him of pandering to corporate elements and mudslinging. It asserts the paper will oppose Walsh with vigor and contends his record is indefensible to common people. The piece criticizes Walsh for asking friends not to defend him and invites readers to make of the controversy what they will.
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Walsh
Mr. Dawson
Dawson
How to Mark Your Ballot in This Election
Voters are warned the circle marks on ballots may invalidate votes. The Journal urges careful marking to ensure the desired result and promises follow up guidance on page three under Vote for Thirteen.
If all the democrats turn out next Tuesday
A Missouri Democratic paper asserts that if Mark Walsh wins in Missouri’s second district it will be by at least $50,000, based on ongoing campaign developments and a typographical error in another edition. The piece emphasizes Walsh’s likely decisive victory and presents the claim as fact.
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Missouri
Bryan
Mark Walsh
Fire Still Bedevils Luckenbach Steamer in Port
Steamer S V Luckenbach from New York reached San Juan Puerto Rico with a fire in her hold still raging after discovery October 26 south of Sandy Hook. Passengers and crew were awakened and kept aboard as Philadelphia convoyed the vessel. Passengers praised Captain McLean and the crew for brave conduct.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
S. V. Luckenbach
New York
Sandy Hook
Philadelphia
McLean
Father and son killed by Vandalia train at crossing
In Delphi Indiana on October 29 W S Cunningham and his ten year old son were struck by a Vandalia train at a railway crossing. Their wagon was demolished and both occupants died.
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Delphi
Ind
W. S. Cunningham
False pretense in Republican campaign funds pledge
The piece asserts the Republican campaign rests on a false pretense, claiming funds from trusts finance the drive and that the party has pledged to protect these trusts from punishment, urging the rank and file to withdraw support.
Taft and Sherman Rally Crowds In Upstate New York
In Utica and Oneida on October 30 Judge Taft drew large crowds as he spoke with Sherman at a hotel and later addressed audiences at the Majestic and Orpheum theatres. The Republican candidates then headed to Batavia and Buffalo after brief speeches.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Buffalo
Taft
Oneida
Rome
Utica
Batavia
New York State
Bryan
Lyons
Canandaigua
Geneva
Seneca Falls
Auburn
Ohioan
Hughes
Alhambra
Turner Hall
Jim
Sherman
Majestic Theatre
Orpheum
Majestic
Orpheum Theatre
Judge Taft
Cannon replies 10 churchmen on Littlefield bill
Danville Ill Oct 30 Speaker Cannon answers an open letter from Rev F M Bristol bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church Indianapolis asking if he blocked a vote on the Littlefield bill He says he did not block consideration or voting and had no power to do so noting bishops were misled by agents who made untruthful reports
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Danville
Ill
Cannon
F. M. Bristol
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Indianapolis
Littlefield
Methodist Church
Chinese Not Like Wily Japs The American Fleet
A hostile wartime line targets Chinese and Japanese foes with a stark taunt about American naval power. The passage frames enemy nations as crafty, contrasting Chinese stubbornness with perceived Japanese cunning, in a propaganda tone.
Welcome at Amoy Draws Few Chinese Attendees
Tension over limited Chinese participation mars the official welcome for the U S Atlantic fleet’s second squadron at Amoy on October 30. Only about 100 Chinese guests are admitted as the fleet, led by Rear Admiral Emory, anchors off Tai Tan island. Admiral Emery plans calls on Imperial commissioners later today.
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Amoy
United States Atlantic
Tai Tan Island
Fei Ying
Louisiana
Emory
Emery
Wright's Motor Bursts, Unhurt in Le Mans Flight
In Le Mans France on Oct 30 Wilbur Wright the American aeroplane pioneer had a motor burst during a morning flight. He landed safely with no injuries and the aircraft sustained only minor damage.
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Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Blake Confesses in San Francisco Jury Bribery Case
Contractor E. S. Blake admitted in court that he sought to bribe jurors to favor Abraham Ruef and that Frank J. Murphy offered him 16000 dollars to stay silent. Blake said Ruef arranged for notes to be paid to a third party and his wife would receive 100 dollars monthly during imprisonment.
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San Francisco
Cal
Blake
John M. Kelly
Abraham Ruef
Ruef
Frank J. Murphy
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Nearby Areas
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a warmer northern area. Generally fair and continued cool tonight and Saturday with frost tonight. Sunrise 6 29, sunset 4 49, moonset 9 p m.
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Lown
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Sunny Jim
Dill Taft
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