Taft Fishing Day Disturbs Fleet At Rattlesnake Island
William H. Taft and son Charlie fished near Middle Bass Island, while a photographer shadowed them. Taft landed a bass and Charlie a pickerel as boats formed a chasing fleet. Taft will not attend the Fort Meigs monument unveiling and plans temporary Cincinnati stay, with several political meetings pending.
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Vermont Campaign Ends in Vermont Governor Race
Vermont voters head to the polls to choose a Governor and state officials with Republicans asserting a 30 000 plurality and Democrats predicting gains. Independence League involvement colors the contest as final campaigns close in Montpelier Bennington Vergennes Rutland.
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Newport
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Backus
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Cleveland to Hurt Bryan Message Sparks Election Fight
A dramatic New York Times report from Omaha quotes Dr. George L. Miller saying Grover Cleveland's grave message will cost William J. Bryan votes. Miller, a former West Democratic leader, asserts voting for Bryan would dishonor Cleveland's memory and that Cleveland speaks louder from the grave than if alive.
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Cleveland
William J. Bryan
George L. Miller
West
Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Governor Hughes Faces renomination on first ballot
A Republican says Gov. Hughes is likely to be renominated on the first ballot with little opposition. Bosses and county factions weigh in, while Taft’s presidential year gains urged. State Chairman Woodruff returns to lead at headquarters as county caucuses align with Hughes. Delegates in Cayuga Broome Yates and Onondaga praise the governor and back renomination.
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Onondaga County
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Syracuse
Bryan and Johnson hold a love feast in Minnesota
In St Paul a cordial meeting between Bryan and Gov John A Johnson highlighted cross support for the Democratic ticket. Bryan praised Johnson and predicted a strong Democratic year with speeches planned across the Northwest. He denounced Republican extravagance and urged farming citizens to favor economy and reform in federal spending.
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Minnesota
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Hitchcock names Dixon as Chicago speakers bureau head
Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana was appointed director of the Chicago headquarters speakers bureau to cover the West. James S. Sherman will deliver his first campaign speech in Chicago likely Sept. 28, with a three day state tour to follow. Senators Hemenway and Indiana chairman Goodrich attended Republican events as Taft supporters expect a 25,000 to 50,000 Taft Peerman plurality.
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Griffin Named Chief Assistant to Librarian of Congress
The Librarian of Congress announced the appointment of Appleton Prentiss Clark Griffin to the post of Chief Assistant, filling the vacancy created by the death of A. R. Spofford.
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Washington
Librarian of Congress
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Payne Raps Bryan on Tariff and Plank
Auburn New York August 31 Serena Payne chairman of the Ways and Means Committee was nominated at the Thirty-first Congressional District convention. He urged tariff revision to match Germany and France and backed expert study to set fair rates for manufacturers and workers. He warned that enforcing the anti trust plank could close more than half of U S factories unless American workers accept starvation wages.
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Committee On Ways and Means
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Washington
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United States
Cassidy Sues to Force Queens Borough President Election
Surrogate Noble of Queens may trigger a November general election for Borough President in Manhattan and Queens. Joseph Cassidy, ex Queens Borough President, plans a mandamus to compel a call for the election, arguing a charter and state constitution conflict over how long vacancies are filled. The case hinges on whether officers elected to fill vacancies serve until the next general election or for a fixed term.
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Noble
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Hughes
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Joseph Bermel
New York
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Parry Backs Tariff Readjustment Against Prospering Placards
Indianapolis August 31 ex President of the National Association of Manufacturers D M Parry and two Indiana Republicans respond to John W Kern's letter opposing prosperity placards in factories. Parry says Bryan is not enemy of industry and tariff readjustment is needed. Kern argues employers should not threaten workers and urges debate without coercion.
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National Association of Manufacturers
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Sherman
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Betting at Saratoga Figures in Hughes Inquiry
Special to The New York Times reports testimony at Gov Hughes hearing into Sheriff John Bradley Jr of Saratoga County. Oscar Jones, a Brooklyn piano salesman, described betting at the track, open on the field and grand stands, with bookmakers using coded notes and word of mouth to record bets. He said he received funds from Assistant District Attorney Elder and Walter Laidlaw to investigate track conditions. Witnesses included Laidlaw and medical student Robert H. Scott.
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Saratoga County
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George W. Schurman
New York
Elder
Kings County
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Brower
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Brooklyn
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Straus Plans Stump Speeches For Taft Campaign
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus returns to Washington after a coast trip and says he will deliver two or three speeches in major cities to address general party issues, focusing on economic matters. He also aims to advance the National Council of Commerce, a group of trade boards, to advise on industrial improvements.
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Secretary of Commerce and Labor
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