Bryan in East Says He Is No Longer in Enemy's Country
William Jennings Bryan spoke in Philadelphia Camden and Trenton declaring voters know him better than in 1896. He attacked Taft on franchises in the Philippines and criticized Speaker Cannon. He contrasted past fears with present calm, urged Democratic platforms as suited to eastern masses.
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Bryan addresses Camden crowd in fall campaign swing
In Washington Park Camden and Taylor's Opera House crowds hear William Jennings Bryan denounce Taft and endorse a labor-friendly cabinet. He cites eight hour law loyalties, criticizes Speaker Cannon, and argues Democrats best handle trusts and panics while noting absent old-time Democrats.
Bryan challenges Taft on key issues in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on Sept 15 Bryan criticized Taft for dodging the issues and urged him to define positions on tariffs, labor, trusts, and other campaign topics. He contrasted Taft with Roosevelt on economic promises and questioned how prosperity would be delivered amid a current panic. Bryan spoke at The Philadelphia Record office and later attended a luncheon at Bellevue-Stratford.
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Bryan Draws Largest South Jersey Crowd in Camden Speech
In Camden on September 15 William Jennings Bryan spoke to the largest South Jersey audience yet, with police forcing a path through the Washington Park crowd. He framed the race as a Democratic year, attacked Taft over the Philippines, and urged unity across regions on a Democratic platform.
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Nebraska Republicans Pressure on Cannon's Speakership
In Lincoln on September 15, Speaker Joseph Cannon becomes a political factor as Republicans demand pledges from congressional candidates to oppose him if re-elected. Representative Renshaw declares opposition in the Fourth District, while Pollard in the First District faces calls to oppose Cannon before long. Similar pledges are sought from other candidates.
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Taft Congratulates Hughes on New York Nomination
Taft telegram praised Gov. Hughes for renomination, saying it strengthens the national ticket and keeps New York safe in November. He urged campaign support and thanked the New York State Convention for its action.
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Draper Attacks Taft in Tariff League Dispute
Gen William F Draper ex ambassador to Italy and longtime VP of the American Protective Tariff League objects to the leagues support for Taft He calls Taft a Cummins Burton Foss style protectionist citing Maine speech and purchases for Panama and the Philippines The Economist defends the leagues stance noting GOP protectionist sentiment and the lack of Democratic protectionists like Samuel Randall
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Connecticut Governor Nominee Race at Democratic State Convention
At Hartford on September 15 the Democratic State Convention delayed a decision for governor and weighed candidates including A Heaton Robertson Archibald McNeil and six term governor Thomas M Waller. Ex Mayor Sullivan condemned the Republican machine and criticized Congressman George Lilley over the submarine boat scandal.
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Connecticut
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Washington
Delaware Ticket Named For Governor And State Officers
The Democratic State Convention nominated Dr. Rowland G. Paynter of Sussex for Governor and L. I. Handy for Congress along with a full State ticket. The temperance faction opposed Paynter’s nomination and the platform calls for voter cooperation to rescue the state from alleged corrupt control.
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Maine Democratic Gains In Gubernatorial Race And Congress
Practically complete returns show Bert M. Fernald winning the Maine governor race by 7 799 over Obadiah Gardner with Fernald at 73 482 votes to Gardner 65 685. The referendum on initiative and referendum carried by about two to one. Gardners gains across four districts mark Democratic strength aided by Grangers. Republicans also rose slightly from 1903 levels.
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