Taft to Visit Athens On Political and Civic Tour
The Taft party will stop in Athens on Saturday for a two hour visit en route to Middle Bass Island. He plans a courtesy address to Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans, though not a political speech, before continuing to Putin Bay for fishing. Theodore P. Shonts aboard says he tours railway properties and will speak in Centreville Iowa on homecoming Gay. He also notes no politics expertise for New York.
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Hitchcock at Dalton in Berkshire visit with Senator Crane
Frank Hitchcock chairman of the Republican National Committee and secretary J H Williams arrived in Pittsfield from New York and met Senator W Murray Crane at the station. They traveled to Dalton and Mount Pleasant for a quiet weekend with tours of Crane farms and local mills before heading to Hinsdale and Boston.
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Sherman Goes to Utica for Campaign Stop
Representative James S. Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate returned to Utica for an evening train visit He planned to speak to Central New York war veterans at Summit next Thursday He met with Hitchcock and the Republican Campaign Committee at headquarters and spoke with McKinley of Illinois and Loudenslager Langfeld Brothers leather firm owner Jonas Langfeld said many business Democrats would vote for Taft and Sherman and praised Roosevelt policy Sherman called the visit satisfactory and declined to comment on Governor Hughes renomination two lines continuous.
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Longworth Judges Pretty Babies At Ohio Republican Picnic
At Luna Park the Cuyahoga County League of Republican Clubs held its annual picnic with Congressman Nicholas Longworth the event's central figure. Mrs Longworth was absent while the President's son in law presided as judge of a pretty baby contest admitting the task was embarrassing and difficult. Other speakers included Senator William Alden Smith A G Denman William L Day F W Treadway and John H Cox.
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Coffee the Cause of Various Ailments
A Pennsylvanian painter recalls family coffee tolls nervousness headaches and heart palpitations. He quit coffee for Postum and reports better sleep meals and no headaches. He attributes improvement to Postum and suggests a nightly cup helps painters avoid lead poisoning.
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Rochester Republicans back Hughes for renomination
In Rochester and Monroe County a strong bid favors Governor Hughes. City leaders, ward clubs, and Hughes supporters push for a party revival, while Aldridge waits and wary Republicans weigh Hughes against independents and Democratic gains.
Hughes Executives Tour to County Fairs and Key Speeches
Albany Aug 22 Governor Hughes completes a two week tour itinerary to county fairs. He will address Saratoga Ballston Dunkirk Trumansburg Boonville Gouverneur and Watertown fairs from August 27 to September 17. He speaks at Albany tuberculosis pavilion opening and attends a Republican campaign event in Ohio.
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Baraca Class Endorses Governor Hughes Renomination
The Baraca class of the First Baptist Church in Gloversville unanimously passed a resolution on August 16 urging Governor Charles E. Hughes to seek renomination. They framed it as nonpartisan good citizen support to ensure enforcement of the Agnew Hart anti racetrack gambling law.
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Local GOP showing in five assembly district fights
Republican races this year are limited to five assembly districts with no statewide impact. Rose challenges Finsch in the 1st. Norwack backs Rose. Pierson seeks to topple Hackett Bodine in the 7th or 8th. Soble’s earlier bid cited. Hahn faces Page in the 13th amid Odell parity and black support. Mack faces two challengers in the 15th led by Lockhart and Douglas. Green opposition brews in the 34th against Headley Green with no clear ballot leader.
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Mack
Headley M. Green
Labor Unions Split Over Bryan Campaign Pledge
Gompers appeal for labor political funds finds little union backing as Local 53 of the International Women's Garment Workers endorses the Socialist program, while the Western Federation of Miners criticizes his stance. National Secretary Dougherty supports voluntary contributions over union action.
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Five St Louis election officials charged with fraud
Orders were issued for the arrest of five judges and clerks who served at the recent primaries in the 24 Precinct of the 34 Ward. Informations filed by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Falkenhaimer allege ballot stuffing by voters in the precinct.
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Governor Hughes backs candidates for other state offices
As Governor Hughes wins renomination momentum ends, New York Republicans discuss possible candidates for Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Controller Treasurer and Attorney General. Leaders anticipate Western Erie County picks and names like Wadsworth Hinman Whitman and Hasbrouck.
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McKinley Arrives to Lead Republican Congressional Campaign
Congressman William B. McKinley arrives to lead the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee from Illinois. He meets with Congressman Sherman, outlines targets in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, and Illinois, and notes strong Western support for Taft and Sherman. Loudenslager reports extensive mail outreach and shared duties with the national committee on campaign textbooks and speaker assignments.
Dahlman Opposes County Option in Governor Bid
Omaha August 22 Mayor James C Dahlman declares his gubernatorial campaign will oppose county option and back a law guaranteeing bank deposits He argues county option lets nearby towns control churches schools and saloons raising fears for local autonomy and public safety
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Hearst Convention Nominates Electors in California
Oakland August 22 Independence party state convention nominated ten Presidential electors. Delegates totaled 110 from 43 counties. William R Hearst was expected to speak but sent a telegram stating he could not attend.
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Bryan to Campaign Across New York and Midwest for Democrats
W J Bryan will press to win New York for the Democrats with trips to New York City Syracuse and Rochester September 16 20 and later to New York City and Buffalo in October. He plans a strong Midwest push while John W Kern may tour the Pacific Coast. Mack reports favorable outlook and set September 8 meeting of the national committee in Chicago.
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Regulars Win in Delaware Primary Victory
The Delaware Republican organization led by General T. Coleman Du Pont won a complete victory in the statewide primaries for delegates to the Dover state convention. Ex-State Senator Simeon S. Pennewill of Greenwood will be nominated for governor and the rest of the state ticket will satisfy the party.
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Advisory Committee Named for National Campaign
Frank H. Hitchcock announced the advisory committee members who will handle campaign financing. Key figures include Cornelius Bliss Powell Clayton W Murray Crane William Cromwell John Hammond Franklin Murphy Charles Tate Arthur Vorys and Judge Ballinger. The group will meet on the eighth floor of the Metropolitan Life Building.
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John P Branch Denies Taft Group Photo Plan
John P Branch of Richmond Virginia a wealthy banker and Democrat denies a Richmond newspaper report that he posed for a Taft group photo at White Sulphur Springs and planned to vote for Taft.
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Tailors Delay Nationwide Strike Plan
Eight thousand coat tailors had planned a country wide general strike, postponed for now. An executive committee meeting is set for today to decide if the action will proceed across the nation after a Terrace Lyceum gathering in East Broadway.
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