Western editors on Bryans chances
Western editors and political leaders weigh Bryan hopes in the West after The Cincinnati Enquirer urged dropping the Bryan fight here. They cite railroad influence in campaigns, Taft funding doubts, and Bryan’s pledge for a special Congress session to back Populist planks. La Follette tours boost anti Taft sentiments. Nebraska may lean Democratic. Omaha World-Herald.
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Wisconsin voters tilt toward Bryan over Taft says Milwaukee journalist
Special to The New York Times from Milwaukee Wisconsin reporter L W Nieman describes a bloc of Republicans favoring Bryan for progressive Republicanism and warns of tariff driven discontent spreading across the Middle West. He notes La Follette Roosevelts supporters back Bryan and that tariff reform is a key issue shaping party alignments.
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Taft Favored To Carry Wisconsin In Strong Midwest Vote
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports Wisconsin will back Taft in a strong Republican showing, with a 75 000 to 100 000 plurality. Roosevelt’s mass appeal aids Taft while Bryan remains isolated in the state’s local Democratic frictions. Roosevelt’s support for Taft underpins Midwestern backing.
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Indiana Fighting Ground Promises Heated West Election Fight
Indiana newspaper analysis says the West election is too uncertain to forecast. Both parties fight hard with Democrats better united and Gold Democrats back in line. Scandals from Republican rule may influence votes, but either party could win as of August. Charles R Williams reports from Indianapolis.
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Kans City Star says voters show languid interest in election
The Kansas City Star notes it has not investigated in detail political conditions in Kansas and Missouri and will not until the campaign is underway. It argues current judgments on November outcomes are unreliable due to low public interest so far.
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Different View of Nebraska
Omaha dispatch reports Western Republicans shifting toward Bryan with Nebraska polls showing eight to sixteen Republicans per precinct prepared to vote for Bryan. Explanations point to Roosevelt’s anti trust rhetoric and taft aligned leaders, plus familiar party financiers shaping Western sentiment.
Nebraska voters face strong GOP slate and crop boom
In Omaha, McCullough argues Nebraska trends favor the Republican Party. He notes favorable farming yields and prices, a popular unopposed Republican governor, and Republican incumbents in Congress. Democrats face weak opposition with potential contender the Omaha Cowboy Mayor, but little discontent evident.
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Minnesota Prefers Taft in Minnesota, Not Bryan
J.C. McLAIN reports Minnesota voters unlikely to back Bryan nationwide. Voters favor the known Republican majority and Taft over Bryan amid prosperity theme and local ticket dynamics. Johnson’s gubernatorial renomination may not boost Bryan’s bid. ticket splitting seen.
Northwestern Outlook Hints Bryan in Western States
Minneapolis dispatch notes The Cincinnati Enquirer doubts Bryan can win Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska and the Dakotas though Bryan hopes to carry them. Factional Republican splits and Minnesota sentiment favor Roosevelt while John A Johnson’s bid splits the Democrats and a Johnson governorship prospect looms.
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Taft Seen As Safe Choice In Northwest Campaign
In the Northwest business interests and labor factions favor Taft over Bryan and Roosevelt policies. Conservatives view Taft as safe and judicial while radicals expect him to carry out Roosevelt principles. The Northwest coalition aims to align Minnesota and nearby states with Taft, sidelining Bryan and Roosevelt while denouncing radical platform fears.
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Bryan Gains Iowa Support Amid Republican Split
In Des Moines, Bryan benefits from Republican division with Taft facing resistance. Leading Black leaders and union labor back Bryan, who enjoys personal popularity. An open split over the Allison succession could push Iowa toward a Democratic contest, per the Register and Leader.
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Palmer comments on Democratic gubernatorial outlook in New York
George M. Palmer of Schoharie visits Binghamton and says there is encouragement in some quarters but no decisive support. He notes statewide Democratic optimism and criticizes Roosevelt's policies, arguing they will impact both national and state elections this fall.
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Conners Names Executive Committee For Democratic State Body
William J. Conners announced appointments to the Executive Committee including Arthur A. McLean, Thomas McAvoy, Daniel Cohalan, Joseph Cassidy, and Michael Walsh. The Richmond Rockland district was apportioned fifteen delegates per county as the panel met at the Hoffman House. Richmond will name the Senator candidate while Rockland selects the State Committeeman, with headquarters opening at the Hoffman House this week.
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Republican dates set for primaries and conventions
The Republican City and County Committee fixed fall primary and convention dates. Primaries are Sept. 8 with polls 8 am to 7 pm. Assembly and congressional district conventions follow Sept. 11 and Sept. 29, with county convention to nominate judges and surrogates. Chairman Parsons suggested Surrogate Beckett as a potential nominee.
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Democratic Committeemen to Meet in Rochester
Chairs of the Democratic County Committees from across the state are summoned to a Rochester conference on September 14, the night before the State Democratic Convention opens. The Democratic State Committee will also be in session that same night in Rochester.
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Taft to avoid set speeches campaign plan outlined
Taft plans no fixed speeches during the campaign and will spread remarks in Cincinnati during September and October. He aims to clearly distinguish his aims from Bryan’s while engaging with delegations, and will deliver a Virginia Republicans address in Hot Springs with a draft prepared.
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Johnson rejects third term bid in Minnesota
John A. Johnson vetoes a third term boom declaring he will not be a candidate under any circumstances. He says accepting a nomination would stultify himself and violate political propriety, thanking supporters but naming Congressman W S Hammond of St James as the likely Democrat nominee.
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Democrats appeal editors to start campaign fund subscriptions
The Democratic National Committee calls on editors of Democratic and independent newspapers nationwide to begin subscription drives for the campaign fund. Col Moses C Wetmore notes funds will come from all sources, with acknowledgments to contributors. Senator Gore pledges half of lecture receipts, as planning for Mid West efforts predicts gains in the Mississippi Valley. Circus crew injured in Barnum and Bailey train wreck near New Westminster, eight miles south of Bellingham. eight men injured, two fatally, but animals and cars suffer little damage.
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Hughes to Aid Taft by Going on Stump
Governor Hughes volunteers to speak for Taft as part of the national campaign. Du Pont notes Hughes will appear in the Middle West and at Youngstown Ohio opening meeting on Sept 5. Republican leaders aim to boost Taft with Hughes while avoiding a state-level clash.
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Republicans Plan Speeches West Campaign Strategy
Chicago August 17 Republican leaders and chairman Frank Hitchcock outline West coast speaking dates around Sept. 15. Senator Borah remains an active asset, aided by Col. Cecil A. Lyon of Texas, with Vermont and Maine slated to start the campaign. Funds gathering and treasurer roles are designated for state committees. Hitchcock travels next to Utica and New York before Boston meetings.
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