Taft Favored on Pacific Slope for Presidency
Special to The New York Times from San Francisco notes Taft is the Pacific coast choice due to his open door stance in China and support for a strong navy. It highlights Bryan’s anti imperialism, labor issues, and California Oregon Washington voting patterns, with primary results across San Francisco and views on railroad trustbusters.
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Bryan greets voters in Salem birthplace amid crowd and fund
In Salem Illinois birthplace of William J Bryan a massive crowd welcomed him at 6 30 am and thousands more arrived by special trains. Bryan urged Roosevelt Republicans to back the Democratic slate and donated to local library with a 3500 building cost, funding 2000 by himself. He noted reforms flow by blood not will and criticized Taft while urging change.
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Taft
Virginia
Mack Opens Democratic East Campaign Office
Norman F. Mack arrives at the Hoffman House to lead the Democratic National Committee’s Eastern campaign. He plans to name an Eastern Campaign Committee, meetings with Eastern members and state chairmen to organize drives aimed at turning New York and other Eastern states Democratic. John R. Burton is a favored candidate for Eastern Committee chairmanship.
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Taft Criticizes Bank Deposit Guarantee Debate
Taft denounces a proposed bank deposit guarantee as wrong and impractical. He argues it fosters reckless banking and shifts risk to depositors. Col. John McAnerney backs Taft, praising his demeanor and advocating constitutional Democratic principles.
Patten Rejected by Oneida Democrats in State Convention Fallout
In Utica and Oneida County the primaries discipline Patten’s ticket as Hig delegates faltered in each ward. The home rule dispute dominates local politics while the national ticket remains unaffected as the feud shifts toward the state convention.
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New York Times
Utica
N. Y
Conners
Murphy
Oneida
John W. Potter
Harry §. Patten
Patten
Bryan’s Mule in Danger During Lincoln Storm
A lightning bolt struck the windmill at William J. Bryan’s Lincoln home, damaging the structure but not the mule stable. A large bale of hay from the Bryan Bailey Club of Texas was delivered to the Fairview area with greetings to the next U S president, supporting the Democratic mascot.
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William J. Bryan
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Brayn-Bailey Club
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Forney
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Fairview
Prosperity Returning in New York Trade Notices
Leading merchants and insurance companies reinforce their staff as brokers and office assistants showcase qualifications through The New York Times. Advertisements flow to branches of American District and TM agencies in Greater New York and suburbs with offer rates of three and seven times.
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Mack Talks With Gompers on Labor Vote to Democrats
Norman E. Mack, Democratic National Chairman, says the American Federation of Labor will mobilize its organization to support the Democratic Party. He met with AFL President Samuel Gompers in Washington and predicted a three hour conference. Mack expected a large labor turnout to back Bryan and Congress, and forecast Indiana favoring the Democrats by about 30,000 votes.
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Would Revise Poll Books In Brooklyn Court Battle
Lawyer Hugh A. McTernan on behalf of anti McCarrenites sought an order in the Brooklyn Supreme Court Special Term to strike thousands of deceased or moved voters from Democratic poll books. He argued inspectors in several districts favored McCarren, risking votes for nonresidents. The number of names affected was not fixed, but he projected several thousand. Fourteen of twenty three Assembly districts were cited, including 935 names in the Second District and 808 in another district.
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McCarren
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Cassidy to Fight A Call for Retirement in Primary
Senator Owen Cassidy of Schuyler defied a demand to retire after voting against governor anti race track bills. He announced he will seek voter judgment at the polls, saying he should present his case to the people and cannot retreat in cowardice. He added no fault with voters if they decide otherwise.
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Schuyler
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Unions Pressure Campaign Lithographs With Label Rules
Allied unions in the lithographic trades met to block campaign lithographs lacking the union label. Republican managers pledged to issue only labeled lithographs, halting Taft and Sherman prints in Chicago. Democratic and Independence League lithographs are sparse as managers adjust to the label requirement.
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Driscoll Named in Buffalo Congressional Nomination
In Buffalo the Democratic convention for the Thirty fifth District nominated Daniel Driscoll to replace Congressman William H. Ryan after Ryan withdrew. Ryan supporters had secured an injunction against the meeting but vacated it voluntarily once Ryan exited the race. Driscoll’s nomination was unanimous.
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Buffalo Convention
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Democratic National Committee Reports Daily Paper Donations
Chicago August 26 official campaign contributions disclosed by Treasurer Haskell show funds totaling 19 488 from five daily newspapers and The Commoner. Moses Wetmore said additional papers with high offerings up to 3 000 would be heard from later.
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Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Moses C. Wetmore
Finance Committee
Budweiser's Global Popularity Highlights High Volume Use
Advertisement notes Budweiser as the world’s most popular beer with high sales despite higher brewery costs. It claims broad recognition of its superiority and strong dealer demand across markets.
Albany Memo Signals Open Convention Fight Over Hughes Nomination
Albany dispatch reports Republican leaders oppose Gov. Hughes renomination after yesterday's New York primaries. Anti-Hughes forces back Barnes Jr., Hendricks, and Wadsworth backers, aiming to persuade President Roosevelt to stay out. The plan foresees an open convention with 475 delegates split 287 to 228 against Hughes.
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Francis Hendricks
Onondaga County
Wadsworth
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Oyster Bay
Saratoga
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Republican State Convention Delegates Split on Hughes Wadsworth
Statewide totals show 445 delegates with 25 instructed for Speaker James W. Wadsworth Jr and 70 for Gov. Hughes renomination. Erie County’s pro Hughes stance signals organizational support. New York County delegates likely back Hughes despite mixed local sentiment.
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Hitchcock Back from New England on Maine Vermont Elections
Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee returned from New England claiming no misgivings about state elections in Vermont and Maine. He noted Maine Republicans expect a large majority though possibly reduced from four years ago. A subcommittee including William L. Ward Charles P Brookers and Coleman T Du Pont will hear West Virginia factional leaders Friday to determine recognition and funding. Ward hopes to persuade the gubernatorial candidate of the opposed faction to withdraw to restore harmony. Hitchcock stays in Washington through week’s end.
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Republican National Committee
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Charles FP. Brookers
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Delaware
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