Taft and Bryan Draw Tens in Syracuse Rallies
In Syracuse on October 29, William H. Taft and William J. Bryan drew large crowds at four and two stops respectively. Taft spoke at the Alhambra Convention Hall and Turn Hall while Bryan spoke at City Hall Wieting Opera House Empire Hall and before the Modern Woodmen. Both were welcomed with cheers and brief interruptions of applause.
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Woodmen of
Bryan Campaign in New York and Utica Stirs Votes
William J. Bryan spoke in Syracuse urging support for the Democratic ticket and campaign reforms. He toured Utica honoring James S. Sherman, denounced Republican conventions, and pressed for public disclosure of campaign contributions. He highlighted poverty issues seen in New York and warned of wealthy influence in politics.
Republican Party pours funds to prove prosperity
The report notes the Republican Party is rapidly spending its campaign funds on a red hot effort to present itself as the party of prosperity. The move signals a bold fundraising and messaging push to appeal to voters amid economic concerns.
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Taft Praises Hughes During New York Campaign Tour
Judge Taft praised Governor Hughes and expressed confidence in his re election after touring Lyons Canandaigua Geneva Seneca Falls and Auburn. He addressed crowds in Syracuse and New York City inviting to a December Metropolitan Temple event and endorsed Hughes again amid large audiences and strong demonstrations.
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Hitchcock Sees Taft Victory With Broad National Hope
Republicans forecast Taft wins across key states with early forecasts from Hitchcock and other leaders. Tennessee may vote Taft. Maryland likely for Taft. New York and New Jersey expected large Taft majorities. New England to deliver full electoral votes. Oregon and western states tipped Taft with few exceptions. estimates include New Hampshire and Massachusetts margins.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
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Middle West
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Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Woodruff
Gov. Hughes
Democratic fund receipts reveal New Mexico donors
Herman Ridder, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, lists contributions including a $29 draft from New Mexico Democrats who say they cannot vote for Bryan. Other donors include Willarac Saulsbury $500, Harry Adams $100, Aroos took Bryan and Kern. Club $100, John H. Clarke $200. The note from Clovis First National Bank envelopes the $29.
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Delaware
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New York
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Maine
John H. Clarke
Ohio
BiHg’’ Bryan
United States
Wall Street Bets Narrow Lead in National Election Odds
Across Chicago Cleveland St Louis St Paul and Lincoln crowds wager on Taft Hughes and Bryan with odds ranging from 1 to 5 to even money. In New York the Madison Square Garden crowd boosted Hughes while Chanler money waned. Nebraska bets sided with Taft as the national contest grows tighter and money flows unevenly.
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Betting on Nebraska is even money in Denver
Special to The New York Times reports heavy wagering on the Presidential election in Denver. Odds favor Taft in New York by 59 thousand to gain, Hughes defeating, and Bryan facing limited support in Colorado. Indiana and Maryland odds vary, with Colorado possibly electing a Democratic congressman.
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Missouri
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Folk
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United States
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Chris Brockmiller
Fred Johnson
John Cornelius
St.Louis
ST. Paul
Minn
Gov. Johnson
Johnson
John J. Jacobson
Pendye Roosevelt
Lincoln
Neb
J. Warren Keifer
Republican State Committee Today
Tom S. Allen
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Col
New York
Hughes
Colorado
Indiana
Maryland
Sharples responds to Bryan election talk at D N H Q
A letter from P M Sharples of Sharples Separator Company denies shutting the factory over Bryan’s election and attacks the newspapers as yellow. The reply notes the plant has run for over twenty five years and remains profitable for workers and dairymen, with eight Republicans to one Democrat among local staff.
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Sharples Separator Company
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Penn
Bryan
Gilbert P. Bayless
Bayless Hardware Company
Athens
Waldo challenges Olcott in Fifteenth District race
Rhinelander Waldo, former Deputy Police Commissioner, runs on the Democratic ticket against Congressman J. Van Vechten Olcott. Waldo campaigns nightly from street corners despite rain, is a Columbia graduate and Spanish War veteran, and hails from a wealthy family with club memberships. The district leans Republican, but Waldo’s vigorous effort may yield a large vote.
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Olcott
Rhinelander Waldo
Waldo
Columbia
McKinley
Wood
MacArthur
Philppines
Luzon
Roosevelt Abandons Campaign Speech Policy After News of Taft Victory
President Roosevelt plans no further broadside attacks on Democrats while signaling confidence that Taft will win. Reports from New York Ohio and Indiana say Republicans gain ground and Bryan forces falter. Postmaster Meyer and Attorney General Bonaparte predict Taft majorities in key states as the White House suspends Cabinet meetings until after the election.
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South Tenth Street
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Law and Order
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Congress
Woman Fights Tawney for Minnesota Seat
Mrs Mine erva E. Dougherty of Williams County North Dakota launched a political campaign in the district of Congressman James A. Tawney of Minnesota. She alleges Tawney’s private secretary Fred Van Dyck swindled her out of 10000 by misusing ownership of The Wires in a breached agreement. She previously mined coal in Dakota and returned to pursue Tawney.
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