New York Holds Key to Presidential Victory Says Era Editor
The piece argues New York State decides the next president with 483 electoral votes. It details Taft and Bryan paths, the solid South, and uncertain northern states, and outlines campaign plans for Hughes, Taft, and Chanler as election day nears.
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Jaeee Taft
New York to Dominate Final Campaign Clashes
The National campaigns for Republicans and Democrats hone in on New York as the pivotal electoral battleground. Taft and Bryan plan statewide tours culminating with mass meetings in Madison Square Garden as Hearst prepares heavy artillery for a late push against Bryan, Kern, and Chanler. Independence League nominee Hisgen and VP candidate Graves will close the season in New York.
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Kern
Chanler
Thomas l. Hisgen
Independence League
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Bryan predicts Democratic landslide in key states
Charles W. Bryan reports National Committee data show gains in Indiana Ohio and New York with Nebraska favoring Bryan by about 15000. He travels from Lincoln to St. Louis to East St Louis and Chicago giving four speeches while his party uses a special car.
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Registration trends boost Hughes in up State race
Up-State registration signals strong Republican turnout while New York City hints at Democratic strength. Buffalo Albany Rochester and Amsterdam show record or rising figures, with Taft Hughes groups active in Albany and Gen Sanford influence noted in Amsterdam. Auburn relief marks regional shifts in Cortland County.
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Socialist Canvass Goes East Side by Sightseeing Car
A lively east side canvass features six Socialist candidates touring in a large sightseeing automobile. They plan nightly open air meetings ending with demonstrations in public squares as lithographs decorate shop fronts and tenement facades. The campaign emphasizes artful display over cash, drawing crowds with portraits of Taft Bryan Hughes and Sherman alongside local figures.
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John Bigelow to Read Address at Bryan Mass Meeting
The Bryan Kern Committee mass meeting at Carnegie Hall will feature an address by John Bigelow in his ninety first year. Mayor McClellan will read the addressed prepared by Bigelow on Democratic principles. Other speakers include David R. Francis and members of President Cleveland’s cabinet.
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MacArthur Attacks Chanler At Calvary Church Event
Rev Dr MacArthur challenged Lieut Gov Chanler during a Current Events class at Calvary Baptist Church. He pressed Chanler to state his position on personal liberty and race track gambling and to explain his stance on Governor Hughes’ reforms. He urged clear answers on whether Chanler would enforce laws against race track gambling.
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Race Track Senator Wilcox Defeated in renomination
Senator Wilcox loses renomination after voting against Anti-Race Track Gambling bills. Barthe wins in his plate with partner nominated. Syracuse reports 22,267 registration while Republicans read party signals through Hendricks tied to the governor.
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Cahill Challenged Over Ward Residency Claim
Daniel Cahill, longtime Superintendent of Public Buildings, faced a challenge to his ward residency claim as he registered. While serving as a Second Ward delegate to the State Convention, Cahill insists he lives in the Fifth Ward, where leadership battles have intensified since a property dispute arose after Dr. Herrick’s death. County Committeeman Dryhin issued the challenge amid local political turmoil.
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Debs Campaign Draws Crowds in Pittsburg Bijou Theatres
Eugene V. Debs Socialist candidate for president speaks at two Bijou Theatre meetings in Pittsburg on October 18. Crowds overflow the theatres and police halt a riverfront overflow. Admission was not charged. a collection was taken to support the events.
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Ireland Prophesies Catholic President in U S
Archbishop John Ireland told a St Louis audience that Catholics should hold more high offices and warned against denying a presidential candidate because his wife is Catholic. He urged Catholics to be fit for office and said discrimination would lead to defeat of that party. He spoke while laying the St. Louis Cathedral cornerstone.
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Parsons Calls For Cash To Support Campaign
County Chairman Herbert Parsons warns Republican funds are low as the party plans final two weeks of campaigning. He urges supporters to send donations made out to Otto T. Muannard treasurer at 24 Broad Street.
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