Republicans Struggle for Funds in Ohio and Indiana
In Ohio and Indiana, Republicans face fundraising troubles as former wealthy contributors withdraw under Roosevelt’s policies, forcing the party to rely on rank and file members for support.
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
3
In Ohio and Indiana, Republicans face fundraising troubles as former wealthy contributors withdraw under Roosevelt’s policies, forcing the party to rely on rank and file members for support.
National and local figures pressed campaigns with speeches and tours. Taft toured Missouri and planned a St Louis stop. Hughes spoke 14 times in Wisconsin. Haskell accused Roosevelt over Indian territory oil leasing and urged revocation. Bryan supported liberal pensions. Kern spoke in Asheville and clashed with Roosevelt Longworth. Debs left New York for Boston aboard his Red Special. Voter registration moved orderly. Democratic Assembly District conventions selected candidates. no major statements from party headquarters.
Dispatches from Chicago and New York indicate both parties focus on New York New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island and Delaware as decisive states. Taft and Bryan campaigns grapple with scarce funds hindering canvassing and mobilization in Cook County and other key counties while Indiana Ohio and other battlegrounds show parallel shifts in support.
Democratic officials report Republican fundraising collapse as big donors pull back amid anger at Roosevelt. Taft supporters scramble for state funds while national committee finances shrink to cover only essential expenses. Western states show mixed signals as Bryan backs Ohio and shifts others into the Democratic column.
The Democratic conventions nominated incumbents in multiple districts with several adjournments noted. Notable names include Alfred E. Smith, James Oliver, Aaron Levy, John Eagleton, Adolph Stern, James Foley, James Hoor, John Herrick, Martin McCue, Mark Golderg, William Donihee, Patrick McGrath, John Murphy, George Bauman, William Kelcher, Thomas Brennan, Irving Joseh, Herbert Riker, Walter Seligsberg, Louis Cuvillier, Abraham retdeags, Jessie Silherman, Philip Schmidt, Charles Stern, and John Sheridan with numerous districts remaining adjourned to later sessions.
William Howard Taft spoke across Kansas and Missouri on October 5, stressing that Democratic tariff plans would harm business while Republican revision would sustain prices and farm prosperity. He addressed stockyard workers at St Joseph and spoke at Union Station, urging Missourians to view him as a regular Republican.
George M. Morton known as Doc Morton appeared before Judge Floster in General Sessions yesterday. He surrendered on an indictment charging grand larceny and was held in 1500 dollars bail, in addition to 6000 dollars for several prior grand larceny charges.
Secretary Straus has arranged to deliver five campaign speeches in rapid succession. The stops include Cleveland October 19, Indianapolis October 20, Chicago October 21, St. Louis October 22, and Louisville October 23.
Josephus Daniels, chairman of the Democratic National Committee Publicity Bureau, accuses Attorney General Bonaparte of vague responses about how many of the 287 named trusts have been prosecuted under the Sherman law. He questions names, fines, follow up actions, and the criminal prosecutions of trust officials, claiming penalties allow continued illegal activity.
John W. Kern Bryan's running mate denounces a third term as hateful to Americans. He cites alleged Roosevelt moves to secure 1916 return, contrasts Republican evasion with Bryan’s pledged noncandidacy, and wins audience praise in North Carolina.
Gov. Haskell issues a signed statement detailing his involvement with the Muskogee Citizens' Alliance formed in 1905 to combat labor unions. He says he joined to promote town harmony during a spring 1905 strike, later opposed the group after learning its exclusion of union men and withdrew. He says he believed the alliance no longer existed.
The Union Telegraphers’ Aid Society of this city yesterday elected John F. Mc Masters President and Miss Hilda Swenson Secretary Treasurer. The Board of Directors includes Caeries P. McInerrey John McCutcheon H A Greedn Joseph F. Mallon and Ward Munson.
In St Paul Hughes attacks Bryan remedies as impossible panaceas and warns the nation against policies he calls unworkable. He cites New York achievements under his administration and contrasts Taft’s steady record with Bryan’s dubious proposals.
Fifteen Republican lawyers filed a signed protest against Assistant District Attorney Dana Wallace being placed in nomination for Queens County District Attorney by the Republican Convention in Jamaica this evening. Ex County Judge Harrison S. Moore leads the movement, though Wallace already holds the Independence League nomination and Republicans reportedly intend to nominate him.
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