Mayor Urges Peace In Late Vote Controversy
A dispute between the Corporation Counsel and the Attorney General over voting after 5 PM prompted Mayor McClellan to urge a uniform rule. He asked Acting Corporation Counsel Connoly to seek agreement with the AG as election procedures tighten. The Board of Elections prepared to expand polling places and staff for the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Elections
William Leary
McClellan
Theodore Connoly
Corporation Counsel
Law Department
Attorney General
United States
New York
Geo. B. McClellan
George E. Sterling
John T. Dooling
Jackson
Connoly
Manhattan
Bronx
Washington Heights
Sixth Avenue
Forty-first Street
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Kern’s son ill. Kern halts campaign in Indianapolis
The condition of John W. Kern Jr., eight, son of Democratic Vice Presidential candidate, suffering from infantile paralysis and acute infection, showed no improvement. Kern, who rushed from New York and Ohio, remained at his bedside, remarking plans for the immediate future were in abeyance pending the child's outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern, Jr
New York
Ohio
Taft and Bryan schedule clash narrowly avoided
The Republican State Committee officials found Taft and Bryan set for Portchester at the same hour next Tuesday. To prevent a meeting, Bryan will speak at 2 30 p m in Portchester while Taft speaks at 8 05 p m. Bryan will depart Portchester for New York before Taft’s arrival. Taft heads to New Haven for a noon talk Monday. Taft and Gov Hughes publish four noon meetings in New York next Wednesday capped by a central rally at Madison Square Garden with speeches at multiple venues and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Mr. Taft
Portchester
William J. Bryan
Woodruff
Mack
Mr. Bryan
New York
Taft
New Haven
Conn
Parsons
Republican County Committee
Gov. Hughes
Madison Square Garen
Cunard
Lafayette Street
Republican
Third Assembly District
Commercial
Union Square
Broadway
Thalia Theatre
The
Bowery
Zion African: Methodist, Episcopal Church
West Eighty-ninth Street
Huber’s Casino
Express Rate Aids Shipper With Hidden Costs Revealed
The Hughes Alliance says it uncovered why United States Express Co profits lag. After reviewing rate books, it claims $250,000 loss cited by directors actually benefited small shippers and receivers, due to state and federal commission actions. Old rates undercharged some small shippers, shifting costs to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Alliance
United States Express Company
al- Hanete
Express Company
State Utilities Commissions
Alliance
New York
Pacific Coast
the Alliance
Shearn Attacks Chanler in Brooklyn Political Meetings
Clarence J. Shearn Independence League candidate for Governor spoke at three Brooklyn gatherings to mock Chanler for slow answers to Gov. Hughes questions. He called Chanler’s candidacy a joke and pressed Hughes on enforcement of a Central tracks removal order, fare policies, and Metro Street Railway looting cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Shearn
Independence League
Brooklyn
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Gov. Hughes
Prospect Hall
Prospect Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Prospect Park Casino
Coney Island Avenue
Prospect Park
Avon Hall
Bedford Avenue
Halsey Street
Mr. Shearn
Chanier
Shearn
New_York Central
Eleventh Avenue
Jerome
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Chinaman voter denied citizenship after naturalization papers voided
William A Hang, a New York resident and Civil War veteran from China, faces loss of his citizenship after a federal petition seeks to set aside his 1892 naturalization. The case cites papers from 1866, 1892, and a Blanchard ruling, with Hang, a 500 Pearl Street cigar dealer, having voted since 1878 and planning to back Taft.
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William A. Hang
Farragut
United States
China
Supreme Court
Blanchard
Mr. Hang
Pearl Street
Centre Street
New York
Hugh Govern, Jr
Beekman Street
Hang
Staten Island
William Hang
New York City
Hugh, Govern, JR
Sistant U
Navy
United States District Attorney
United States of America
United States District Court
City of
Richmond
Act of Congress of the United States
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Taft
Soldier Honored From Battle of Mobile Discharged in Boston
The veteran served aboard the Albatross and Penguin during the Battle of Mobile with the North Carolina unit. He was honorably discharged from the service soon after the war in Boston.
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Pengsion
Hang
Mobile
Albatross
Penguin
North Carolina
Boston
Mayor McClellan Letters Tariff Reform Support to Townsend
A Democratic gathering in Montclair New Jersey reads a letter from George B McClellan urging tariff revision and support for Edward W Townsend in Congress. The missive cites Democratic control of the House as key to curbing Republican extravagance and favors Townsend's election despite McClellan’s own district ambitions.
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Edward W. Townsend
New Jersey
Montclair Hall
Montclair
N. J
New York
Townsend
Charter Revision Commission
Democratic Party
Congress
Senate
House of Representa
Wierum
Youra
George R. McClellan
W. Townsend, Esq
Montclair, N. J
Roosevelt Letter Discusses Campaign Support and Platform
A rough note references President Roosevelt and Senator Worilie regarding Bryan and Roosevelt letters. It mentions campaign contributions, party platform alignment, and party funding comparisons with the Republicans having more dollars per dollar raised. The fragment hints at fundraising dynamics and political strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roomate
Worilie
Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Mack
Beckett Declines Prohibition Party Address at Cooper Union
Surrogate Beckett was surprised to receive an invitation to address the prohibition meeting at Cooper Union. He is the party’s candidate, though his rival quietly exited the race days ago. Beckett regrets he cannot attend and thanks the party for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckett
Cooper Union
Prohibtion Party
Hitchcock Delays Move Amid Conference Talks
Republican National Committee chairman Hitchcock did not travel to Chicago as planned. He lingered in meetings with Charles P Taft Senator Dick of Ohio and others and will begin westward again, staying away until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
West
Army of 80,000 Men to Parade for Taft in New York
The Business Men's Republican Association plans a October 31 parade in Manhattan with 80,000 to 100,000 participants. Dry goods, clothiers, drug trades, and lawyers form large contingents, with Rear Admiral Coghlan as Grand Marshal and James Sherman reviewing. The procession will begin at Worth Street and move via Broadway to Madison Square, dispersing after Forty-second Street.
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Business Men's Republican Association
Pine Street
City Hall Park
Broadway
Waverley Place
Fifth Avenue
Wint
Forty-second Street
Coghlan
Madison Square
James S. Sherman
Elihu Root
W. B. Franklin
Clothiers’ Legion
Yale Club
Worth Street
Stock Exchange
Taft Wins Sets Stage for Chicago Air Line Work
Ramsey, president of the New Chicago Air Line Railroad, says completing cuts to put men to work on line construction will begin in weeks if the Republican candidate wins. He warns Bryan victory would halt work and cause post election unsettled business until March, delaying plans for the New York and Chicago Air Line.
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New York
Pittsburg
Penn
Amsey
New
Chicago Air Line Railroad
Bryan
Ramsey
New York &Chicag Air Line
Horgan
Election at Home voters to use special phone returns
An election night At Home will be held at West End Woman's Republic on Tuesday Nov 3 with special telephone returns. Members met at the Hotel Astor to hear political addresses and sing songs. The association will host meetings at Camp Taft on 125th Street near Lexington Avenue on Friday evenings.
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West End
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Brothers
Astor Place
Fourth Ave
Kent’s Rotary
Sca
Ewis &Ponger
We Staeaer
Manchester
N, H
Bryant
Westinghouse
Leonard
Worth St
Kern
Hiness
35Th Street
S. W. Corner
Maillard's
Para
Highes Alliance
Commission
Chanler
Hughes
Chinaman
Prohibition
AL Fis
Directoire
Empire
York
ORD
Business Men’s Republican Association
Brokurs
Rgoods
Entral Division
Esas Otters
Bengineering Prozés
Aden
Saritime Exchange
Iiners
Panor
Roduca Exchange
Teal Esiata
Ty Water & and Gas
Atone
En Haven
Hicago Air Line
Ings
Saks & Company
34Th Street
Ove
B. Altman & Co
LACE
3Th Avenue
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