Sherman Leads Massive West Chester Parade in 1908 Campaign
In West Chester Pennsylvani a James Sherman led a vast parade with thousands in the streets and a overflow meeting in Assembly Hall. Sherman urged a Republican Congress to back tariff protection and warned of free silver if Bryan won. He predicted Taft will win in Illinois Indiana and Ohio and urged readers to register and vote on Election Day.
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Taft Hughes Campaign Schedule in New York State
The Republican committees announce stop dates for Judge Taft and Governor Hughes in New York. Taft arrives October 26 and stays through the week with multiple city and upstate stops. Hughes plans extensive statewide travel with numerous engagements from late October into early November, including Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Bakers censure Mr Ridder over labor enmity
In Washington on October another convention of the Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union adopted a resolution censuring Herman Ridder treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. The action followed accusations of enmity to labor and to bakers. The union reported campaign contributions of 1110 to the Socialist party and 590 for striking bakers in St. Louis.
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E Stagg Whitin to Organize College Campaign Clubs
E Stagg Whitin of Columbia University chairs the 24 Department of the National Republican League will tour New York State tonight to organize college clubs for Taft and Hughes. He will visit Cornell University University of Syracuse University of Rochester University of Buffalo Alfred University Union College and Colgate University.
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Colgete Colleges
Hughes Draws Big Crowds in Missouri Campaign Stop
Governor Hughes toured Kansas and Missouri delivering short talks on Taft and Sherman, drawing large crowds from farm regions to mining areas. He ridiculed Bryan and nostrums while urging experienced leadership, noting 18 speeches and enthusiastic receptions along the route.
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Governor harangues crowds in campaigns for Taft in Kansas and Missouri
Governor Hughes campaigns in Coffeyville Kansas and Independence Missouri urging workers to vote for Taft. He touts Republican labor reforms and warns against Bryan proposals while highlighting oil industry interests and refinery workers.
Hughes Great Success in West
State Chairman Woodruff reported telegrams from Western friends praising Governor Hughes's trip as one of the most successful by a prominent speaker in that region. He criticized Bryan's platform and aligned Taft with rock-bound Republican principles, doubting Chanler can defeat Hughes.
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Labor turning to Taft as labor leaders shift support
Washington reports say key labor leaders once backing Bryan are quietly aligning with Taft. They weigh employment and business impact of the election, seeing Taft as more likely to restore work and prosperity, including James B. Reynolds noting a trend toward Taft. The call to register and vote closes the plea.
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New York
Hearst Repeats Attacks on Sibley and McLaurin in San Francisco
W R Hearst used a San Francisco speech to renew accusations against Congressman Sibley and Senator McLaurin. He compared Sibley to Standard Oil’s influence in the House and McLaurin to similar power in the Senate, citing letters and confidential communications involving Hanna and Roosevelt era politics.
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Taft Announces Campaign Itinerary Across States
Taft plans a speaking tour starting in Ohio, visiting Newark and Baltimore before trips through Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Virginia and Illinois. He expects to end the campaign with stops in New York state and Youngstown, Ohio, after a rest in Washington and a Chicago visit. Cox predicts large Taft majorities in Ohio and Indiana amid labor disaffection.
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Youngstown
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
National Committee
George B. Cox
New York
Harris
Carnegie Gives $20 000 for Taft Campaign
The largest Republican subscription this year was unofficially announced as Andrew Carnegie's $20 000 gift. Mrs. Russell Sage reportedly contributed $1 00 to the national committee. George R. Sheldon refused to discuss details before after the election. State Chairman Woodruff noted the story may trace to the national committee. General Stewart L. Woodford mentioned subscriptions to him. Small checks continue, but total remains modest compared with earlier campaigns.
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Taft Wins in Wisconsin Poll With 7900 Plurality
Republican headquarters announced the Wisconsin poll shows a 7900 plurality for Mr Taft based on lists from fifty two precincts across twenty six counties and an equal division.
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Tribune
Milwaukee
Taft
Nominated for Senate at adjourned Republican convention
At the adjourned Republican convention in the 20th Senate District M Carl Levin was endorsed for Senator by followers of Samuel Krulewitch amid factional strife. Krulewitch refused to explain his approval of Morris Levy and J B Cartwright, ending a long party split. In the 7th District convention William J Popper, a real estate dealer of 44 West 43d Street, was nominated, having been the Assembly candidate last year.
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Senate
Madison Avenue
M. Carl Levin
Krusewitch
Morris Levy
Sith
J. B. Cartwright
Wth
Krulewitch
Republican Senate
Wighth Avenue
William J. Popper
West 43d Street
Merchants Afraid of Bryan Tariff Fears After Orders Placed
Marcus M. Marks of the National Association of Clothiers said many local merchants have placed orders conditional on Taft's election. If Bryan wins, orders may be canceled. Merchants fear industrial policy shifts and tariff tinkering, while some manufacturers accept the risk.
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National Association of Clothiers
Taft
Bryan
Mr. Marks
Hughes Independent League launches on East Side
A new political group named the Hughes Independent League was formed at a meeting in t'Nnten Hall 151 Clinton Street. Henry Meskowtz of the College of the City of New York and the Downtown Ethical Culture Society was elected chairman of the executive committee. Over thirty settlement workers from the East Side promised cooperation.
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Clinton Street
Henry Meskowtz
College of the City of New York
Downtown Ethical Culture Society
Democratic fund list shows over 220000 in donations
Herman Ridder treasurer releases a partial list of donors for Bryan with total funds exceeding 220000. Key contributors include Nathan Straus De Lancey Nicoll W F Sheehan Jacob Ruppert and Perry Belmont with many others giving 1000 each. Ridder defends disclosure timing and notes German outreach and tariff issue.
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Herman Ridder
Denver
National Democratic Club
Nathan Straus
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
J. J. Hogan
la Crosse
Wis
E. ©. Wood
Flint
Mich
E. F. Goitra
St. Louis
Moses «. Wetmore
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
Melbert E. Cary
Connecticut
Jefferson M. Levy
John Cox
William F. Burris
K. S. D. Mallerry
Selma
Ala
Nathan Cole
Los Angeles
P. W. Burns
Chicago
Joseph Feis
Pennsylvania
William B. Rodgers
Pittsby
Carl §. Vroom
Cotult
Mass
Melviile E. Ingalls
Cincinnati
WN. R. Burt
Saginaw
Ae Murray Carleton
St Louis
F. B. Lynch
St. Paul
T. J. Walsh
Helena
Mont
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Billings
R. S. Ford
Great Falls
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Montana
DeLancey Nicoll
W. F. Sheehan
Jacob Ruppert
Perry Belmont
William F. Burns
Monroe
Wash
Hoffman House
National
National Committee
Ridder
Mack
New York
Bryan Repeats Attack On Roosevelt Taft and Republicans
Galesburg Illinois October 9 1909 Bryan again attacks President Roosevelt Taft and the Republican party on the platform where Taft spoke. He frames justice as his theme accusing the President and Taft of responsibility for the panic of 19. He calls himself advance agent of prosperity and denounces Republican interference in his race.
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Cannon Defends Record During Cumberland County Tour
Speaker Cannon spoke at five points in Cumberland County denouncing Bryan policies and the injunction plank. He denied strangling legislation as Speaker and defended bishops and others against such accusations. He denounced Gompers as seeking class legislation and said he opposes laws favoring one group over others.
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Dalzell Emplaced as Speaker Contender in House
Pittsburg October 9 The Evening Sun reports a movement to name Congressman John Dalzell as the next Speaker of the House, challenging Speaker Cannon. Dalzell reportedly has encouragement from Senator Burrows and Congressman Longworth following their recent visit here.
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Republican judiciary nominees notified at county convention
The main audience room of the Republican Club heard notification of judiciary nominees M Linn Bruce for the Supreme Court Charles H Beckett for Surrogate Douglas Mathewson and Isidor Wasservogel for City Court Ex Justice Edward S Clinch chaired the event Beckett praised the bar and urged voters to register before 10 p m in today’s election cycle.
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First Day Voter Registration Totals Across Upstate Cities
Albany reports 1135 registrations on day one with 12568 in 1919 and 9138 in 196. Watervliet 1367 versus 1711 in 194. Schenectady 5200, 4237 in 194. Poughkeepsie 230 versus 1778 in 197. Rochester 1547 with missing districts. Ithaca 1716 down 93 from 1910. Syracuse modest gains over four years ago.
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Registration figures for Cincinnati and Cleveland reveal two day totals
Cincinnati reports 27 42 registration yesterday, about 3 060 below last year’s second day but 608 above two years ago. The two day total reaches 63 225, compared with 1 909 in 194 Cleveland shows 2 540 on the second day, summing to 4 733 for the first two days, with last year’s two day total at 438.
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Nominations in Orleans County Assembly Races
Republicans nominate Frank J. Murphy for the Assembly in Orleans County. Democrats slate Charles A. Clark for the same seat. At the adjourned Democratic convention Jacques Cohen an auctioneer of Broadway was also nominated for the 15th Assembly District.
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N. Y
Orleans County
Frank J. Murphy
Assembly
Charles A. Clark
15Th Assembly District
Westth Street
Jacques Cohen
Broadway
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