The Election Prospects and Electoral Forecast
An unprejudiced size-up of state by state prospects lists 173 Republican and 130 Democratic sure votes. It highlights 180 doubtful votes and urges watching Tuesday results to gauge the likely winner.
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California
Connecticut
Idaho
Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Nevada
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Colorado
Delaware
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
West Virgina
Wyoming
The Cost Of Wealth
Undesirable wealth is questioned for political influence as the richest man faces rejection when his vote and good wishes toward a party are declined. The passage critiques wealth as a political factor and its perceived power.
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Eee
Rockefeller
John D
Roosevelt Weighs in on Rockefeller Taft Clash
The article notes Roosevelt’s public remark accusing Rockefeller of backing Taft to harm Roosevelt’s Republican rivals. It contrasts Bryan’s mocking reaction and Bryan’s earlier criticisms of Rockefeller. It portrays Rockefeller as diminished and unwanted, roiled by inter party tensions and Rockefeller’s influence.
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Rockefeller
Mr. Taft
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
John D
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Taft
All Hallows Night Hurrah and Town Gossip
A collage of Halloween lore and local riffs includes witches imps and fairies plus lanterns costumes and scares. The piece pivots to cautionary notes about safety elections health and civic humor, referencing New Castle and local officials with satirical jabs.
Incorruptible Voters formed in Cashville Pa
The Society of Incorruptible Voters formed near Cashville Pennsylvania to protect ballot sanctity. Members resolve to refuse payments for votes and set a three dollar price instead, expelling anyone found cutting prices and posting their names.
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Cashville
Society of
Philadelphia
North American
Republican Club To Hear Returns
The Young Men's Republican club arranged a special wire into their Alderman Ranney headquarters to secure election returns. Club members will be the only admitted attendees.
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Young Men's Republican Club
Ranney
How About It Mr Akens in New Wilmington Speech
New Castle leader Harry Good circulated Charles H. Akens speech in New Wilmington raising questions about political ties. The column notes Akens denounces Sen Penrose associates and questions saloon keepers who profit from illicit activity.
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Akens
New
Mr. Tener
Senator Penrose
Tener
Penrose
Dislocated Jaw After Ordinary Yawn At Home
A plain yawn caused Mrs. John Felton of 672 Hamilton street to dislocate her jaw on Saturday. She could not speak but signaled for help. A physician reset the jaw with no expected ill effects. Rev. A A Wylie of Youngstown will give the principal address Monday at the Reform ed Presbyterian church second annual Men s Christian Organization meeting.
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John Felton
Hamilton Street
A. A. Wylie
Youngstown
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Pagan Voter Folly Warns Against Party Dominion
A critical editorial urges voters to reject blind party loyalty and fearlessly question candidates. It likens worship of party to pagan idolatry, warns against mudslinging and platform rhetoric, and argues that true patriotism requires independent thought and principled choices.
Four Men Discharged on Larceny and Robbery Charges
Four men charged by Nick Ross with larceny and highway robbery and assault and battery were discharged on the first two charges but committed to jail for court on the assault charge after a hearing before Alderman Ranney yesterday.
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Nick Ross
Alderman Ranney
Why Taft Appears Labor’s Friend in 1908 Debates
A reader asks why numerous labor leaders including John Mitchell Daniel J Keefe W D Ryan Tom Lewis Charles McCarty W E Fuller Claud Wirth A L Faulkner and others declare for Taft while Gompers and the United Mine Workers show varied stances The piece argues Taft is labor’s friend and a vote for him serves workers interests.
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Mr. Bryan
Abor
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Daniel J. Keefe
Longshoremen’s Union
Taft
W. D. Ryan
United Mine Workers
Tom Lewis
Charles McCarty
Tug Firemen
Linemen's Association
W. E. Fuller
Elevator Men’s Association
Claud Wirth
National Dredge Workers’ Association
A. L. Faulkner
Window Glass Workers’ Union
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Printers’ Union
Mr. Gompers
Gompers
Wm. H. Taft
Labor
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