Taft Explains Southern Campaign Strategy
Taft addressed the Taft Sher man Club in Cincinnati outlining why he visits the South. He argues the region should align with Republican protectionist policies to benefit the Union and national influence. Taft plans speeches in Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Virginia Maryland to show Southern unity with the nation and its voting for the party. Col Daniel Ramsdell outlined an itinerary from Oct 20 to 24 including Cumberland Grafton Cincinnati Evansville Indianapolis Fort Wayne. Hongkong Daily Mail editor Sam Ling said Taft’s election would boost US prestige in the Far East.
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Cincinnati
Taft-Sherman Club
Highlands
Linton
Taft
South
United States
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Daniel Ramsdell
Cumberland
Grafton
West
Parkersburg
Ohio
Evansville
Indianapolis
Fort. Wayne
Sam Ling
Hongkong
Daily Mail
Hnd
Far East
Sheldon plea to Democrat in Sedalia case raises party funds
In Sedalia Missouri on October 10 two letters to W H Powell from the Republican National Committee shed light on Republican fundraising methods. One letter from National Treasurer George R Sheldon urged Powell to join 10 000 contributors paying 50 each to raise 500 000 for the election.
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New York Times
Sedalia
Republican Party
W. H. Powell
Republican National Committee
Powell
State Democratic Committee
Citizens’ National Bank
Missouri
National
George R. Sheldon
Chicago
Loais A. Ferguson
West
Taft
Sherman
Fred W Upham
Central Station
Ship
Taft and
Hughes Home Tomorrow to Campaign in Southern Tier
Governor Hughes plans a Texas like itinerary readjustment to meet leaders in this city then a day tour through Oswego Elmira Waverly and southern tier towns. Campaign fund appeals go out from Sheldon and Smith while Hitchcock travels from Chicago to join party efforts and Gilchrist Stewart linked to Brownsville episode campaigns for Taft in West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee
Hughes
Parsons
Oswego
Elmira
Waverly
Cheago
Hitchcock
East
Western
Wich
Republican National
Gilchrist Stewart
Thirteenth Assembly
Brownsville
Senator Foraker
Taft
West Virginia
Kentucky
Smith denies voting for Bryan in presidential race
Milton H. Smith president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroads denies reports he will vote for William Jennings Bryan. He states he has registered and will vote for Judge William for president if he lives until September.
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Louisville & Nashville
Taft
New York Times
Louisville
Milton H. Smith
Louisville & Nashville Road
William Jen- Stee Bryan
Smith
William Jennings Bryan
William
Hughes Defends 2 Cent Fare Veto in Illinois Tour
Gov. Hughes of New York defends veto of a two cent fare bill arguing for fair inquiry and reasonable public service rates. He spoke in Springfield and Alton with Gov. Deneen, outlining the need for efficient railroads and a public service commission. A Chicago stop featured a large Republican rally at the Coliseum with plans for the next president to pick four Supreme Court justices.
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Springfield
Ill
New York
Gov. Hughes
New York State
Deneen
Sinois
Alton
Illinois
Lincoln
Bloomington
Pontiac
Joliet
Hughes
Public Service Commission
Chicago
Middle West
Charles E. Hughes
Coliseum
Deneén
Hamilton Club
Lake Front
Supreme Court of the United States
Speech Framed Taft Eulogy Leaves Record Clear
Gov Hughes concluded with praise but avoided soft words about Mr Taft. The Rev Dr John Wesley Hill of Metropolitan Temple New York City then addressed the assembly with a pointed farewell note.
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Taft
Railroad Men Attack Hughes on Labor Representation
The International Convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen condemns Gov. Hughes of New York for refusing to name a labor representative to the New York Public Service Commission. The union, with about 12,000 members in New York State, seeks a labor ally on the commission. Resolutions were offered by H. T. Dunn and seconded by Thomas C. Crouch.
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New York Times
Columbus
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Gov. Hughes
New York
Organized Labor
Brotherhood
New York State
Public Service Commission
Discord in Hearst Party Delegates Fight Queens Nominee
Sixteen delegates and alternates of the Independence League met at 165 Fulton Avenue Astoria to condemn Dana Wallace a Republican chosen by the league for Queens District Attorney. The resolutions signed by John Fish Jr Robert Adrian Henry Pritchard James Hinehey and Thomas Adams accuse Alderman Thomas M Quinn chairman of the Independence League committee of depriving delegates of a voice in candidate selection and note Arthur A Glaudel was chosen by a committee. Quinn was elected last year from Long Island City and the regular Democratic candidate trailed in the race.
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Independence League
Queens
Fulton Avenue
Astoria
Dana Wallace
League
John Fish Jr
Robert Adrian
Henry Pritchard
James Hinehey
Thomas Adams
Thomas M. Quinn
Queens” County Independence League Committee
John Hogan
eSides
Quinn
Arthur A. Glaudel
Long Island City
Object to Taft Picture Sparks Nashville Headquarters Move
In Nashville on October 10, Democratic leaders demanded removal of a Taft portrait from the Maxwell House lobby threaten moving the state Democratic Headquarters. Manager Hume allowed the picture to stay but the headquarters plan to relocate to other premises.
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Nashville
Tenn
Taft
Maxwell House
Hume
Election Betting At A Low Ebb In 1900s Gotham Bar
At the Hoffman House Charley Mahoney reports theatre of election betting is slow with few wagers. He notes last gubernatorial season saw $200,000 in play and cites a single $20,000 to $24,000 Chanler wager. this year offers little real money and no national odds. Mahoney blames lack of takers and all bets are even money for the governor race while national odds remain unavailable.
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Hoffman House
Charley Mahoney
Mahoney
Tlughes-Hearst
Hughes
Times
Wiall Street
John W. Gates
Chanler
Uess
Large Special Sale on Women's Lingerie and Men's Clothing
Readable notes describe a sale featuring guimpes lingerie piques dresses shoes hosiery gloves and complete outfits for boys and young men including hats caps blouses shirts neckwear and undergarments. A special sale highlights imported handmade waists and robes with prices noted and a large stock of laces and colored nets and cloths in gold silver steel and shaded color effects.
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Tart
Sheldon
M. H. Smith
Bryan
Broadway and
5Th Av
21St St
Directoire
Utilities Board
Hearst
Democratic
B. Akman & CO
B. Akman
Wilton
Axminster
Brussels and Smyrna
34Th Street
35Th Street and
St. Aven
GR. Akman & CO
Paris
SPAI
35Th Street
3Th Avenue
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