Labor Day rally for Bryan lights up Chicago crowds
William J. Bryan wins cheering support from unionists in Chicago on Labor Day. The candidate speaks at the Auditorium Hotel balcony then at Brand’s Park, praising labor, noting trust distinctions, and urging judiciary and injunction reforms amid disputes with Taft and the Republican platform.
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Front Porch Campaign Changes With Railroad Law
The Taft campaign shifts to a rail train tour due to the railroad rate regulation act that bans free passes. Taft instructs managers to follow the law while relying on his special train for much of the nationwide reach, with selective Ohio excursions and Cincinnati staybacks. Bryan adapts earlier, sending himself to voters as dollar fundraising slackens.
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Woodford to See Hughes for Nomination Plans
Gen Woodford will travel to Albany for a conference with Gov Hughes on his renomination. He is expected to deliver the nominating speech at the State Convention. Local sentiment is anti Hughes with Jefferson County Republicans predicting defeat if renominated.
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Record Vote Expected In New York Gubernatorial Primary
A test vote on Gov. Hughes’s renomination drives turnout in Manhattan and the Bronx with nine of thirty-five Assembly districts and two Brooklyn districts testing preferences. Gov. Hughes plans to vote later today in the Twenty-seventh District as polls run 3 to 9 PM. outcome may decide the nominee.
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Democratic managers meet in Chicago discuss canvass outlook
Democratic National Committee members convened informally in Chicago to review the 1908 canvass. The group planned sessions with Bryan and Kern and proposed a Far Western swing for Bryan in October amid state-by-state strategy discussions. Clark Howell of Georgia joined to discuss Southern votes and forecasts.
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Return of Judge Mortimer Addams Bets on Hughes Victory
Ex Justice Judge Mortimer C. Addams, aboard the Finland returning from two months abroad with his wife, says New York sentiment favors Gov Hughes for a second term. He believes Hughes is stronger now and that renomination will lead to re election and carry the state for the Republican ticket this fall.
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Violence Flare Over Local Political Fight
In Harlem at 125th Street near Lexington Avenue during a primary political clash John Dilton 29 a saloon keeper of 165 East 128th Street was shot and wounded. John Dooley of 221 East 124th Street was arrested and held on 1000 bail after the brawl outside James J McGillicks headquarters amid Percival Nagles faction.
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Threats of Violence at Brooklyn Primaries Aim to Influence Vote
Brooklyn primaries spark violent mood as factions declare plans to win all twenty three districts. McCarren accuses Murphy backers and Tammany Hall of financing pro Coler Shevlin Delaney efforts with funds and pay for votes. Delaney counters that anti McCarrenites will capture every district amid court and press criticism.
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