Governor Hughes Campaign Swing Through Northern Counties
Governor Hughes delivered a speaking tour from the rear platform of his car at Brushton Mora and Winthrop in St. Lawrence County with Irish workers present. He then spoke in Norwood Potsdam Canton and St. Lawrence University before a long night ride to Palmyra and plans more stops toward Auburn.
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Winthrop
St. Lawrence County
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Mr. Prendergast
Hughes
Potsdam
E. A. Merritt
Merritt
Canton
St. Lawrence University
Palmyra
Auburn
Governor Hughes Smashing Reply Boosts Republican Leaders
Governor Hughes answered Chanler's questions, drawing praise from State Chairman Woodruff and Republicans. Woodruff called the governor's prompt, effective responses a contrast to Chanler's failure to answer. Woodruff criticized Chanler for dodging questions and baiting the governor with a pointed string of queries.
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Hughes
Chanler
High Feather
Woodruff
Malone
Chaniler
Hanier
Chanier
Campaign Clash Signals Chanler Defeat in Verbal Battle
The piece argues Chanler dodges Governor’s questions on constitutional grounds, predicting Taft and Hughes will win in the state. President Parsons notes Chanler’s temporary edge faded as the Governor prepared a firm, timely reply and exposed moral cowardice. The dialogue foresees favorable outcomes for Taft, Hughes, and allied candidates.
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Chanler
Taft
Hughes
Parsons
Mr. Parsons
Hughes Gaining in State in Binghanton Poll
Telegraphic report from Binghamton dated October 20 shows Hughes increasing support in the city over the past two weeks. The Binghamton Press poll indicates Prohibitionists favor Hughes, Hearst followers align with him, and Hughes is likely to surpass his 1906 tally though may trail the national ticket.
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Binghamton
Tribune
Taft
Hughes
Chanler
Hearst
Taft Sees Results At Parkersburg and Camden
The Taft campaign drew strong applause in Parkersburg and Camden Theatre as crowds urged straightforward answers. Supporters expect a large Indiana itinerary and Cincinnati rest before additional appearances. Ohio crowds claim Taft will carry Ohio by substantial margins, with estimates ranging from 69,000 to 75,000.
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Taft
Parkersburg
Coliseum
Chanler Supporter McCarren Pushes for Repeals in Race Debate
Lieutenant Governor Chanler faces questions about repealing the anti-racetrack gambling law and Public Service commissions law. Senator McCarren, an enthusiastic backer, vows to repeal the racetrack act and weaken public utilities laws if Chanler is elected, while noting he speaks for himself. A Louisville dispatch notes big racetrack backers plan a large fund to aid Chanler’s bid, including McCarren and Belmont, with more bookmakers ready to contribute to reach a five hundred thousand dollar goal.
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Hughes
Public Service Commissions
Patrick H. McCarren
McCarren
Mr. Chanler
William J. Conners
Rochester
Conners
Louisville Courier-Journal
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Democratic State Committee
August Belmont
Tim Sullivan
Harry Payne Whitney
Saratoga Racetrack
George Considine
James B. Reynolds
Paul Dwyer
John B. Sanford
Belmont
Gates
Sanford
Sullivan
Considine
Rossmore Hotel
Leake Speaks for Taft at Union Square Club
Democratic Congressman Eugene W. Leake addressed the Commercial Men's Sound Money Club in New York praising Taft and Sherman. He warned voters against political indifference and Bryan's cure-all rhetoric, arguing a Bryan vote risks party disintegration and centralization of federal power.
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New Jersey
Taft and
Sherman
Commercial Men’s Sound Money Club
Union Square
Bryan
Hamilton
Taft Election Means Business For Steam Pump Co Contracts
The International Steam Pump Company, a major U S manufacturer with global links, says Taft’s election and continued Republican policy would influence its business. Many contracts have been signed for materials and supplies to be delivered into 1919, contingent on Taft’s presidency and continued GOP control.
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International Steam ‘Pump Company
United States
Surety Company Vote Favors Taft in Election
General agents of the National Surety Company in New York voted Taft 44 to Bryan 10 in a presidential poll. Bryan support came mainly from Southern agencies. Among 200 plus home office employees the governorship poll favored Hughes over Chanler.
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National Surety Company
New York
Taft
Bryan
Hughes
Chanler
Storm Destroys Noted Taft Banner in Lincoln Street
A windstorm in Lincoln Nebraska on October 20 wrecked the large Taft banner that spanned a major business street. The banner had drew attention when the Bryan nomination at Denver caused local political unrest and vandals earlier damaged it. it had been replaced and stood again until the storm destroyed it.
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Lincoln, Neb
Taft
Lincoln
Bryan
Denver
Chanler Sides With Hearst Campaign Debate Over Positions
The editorial quotes Chanler from two years ago criticizing candidates for avoiding clear stances. It contrasts Hughes asking Chanler to specify plans on anti-racetrack gambling and Public Service commissions with Chanler’s refusal. It notes Hughes’s sincerity, Chanler’s past independence from corporate control, and praise for Hearst as Democratic standard bearer.
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Hearst
Democratic Party
Mr. Chanler
Madison Square Garden
Independence League
Republican Party
William Randolph Hearst
Taft Campaign Tour Ties Ohio Hope To Indiana Stop
Chairman Hitchcock said Taft would leave Cincinnati tomorrow night and speak in Indiana next week. He denied GOP fears about Ohio results, noting speakers to Ohio are to protect Taft’s state win while Taft saves voice for indoor meetings. Final rallies target Indiana, Ohio and New York with a Madison Square Garden event plan.
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Republican National Committee
Taft
Cincinnati
Indiana
Madison Square Garden
Hughes
National Committee
Ohio
Buckeye
Chairman Williams
State Committee
Arthur L Vorys
Youngstown
Chicago
New York
Woodruff
Sherman
Fifth Avenue
6Th Street
15Th Street
Hitchcock in charge of Ohio campaign
The Republican National Committee announced that Ohio’s campaign will be under national control. Arthur Vorys’ name does not appear in the statement. Mr Hitchcock will be in charge of the effort from this point, directing activities for the party in Ohio.
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Tribune
Chicago
Arthur
Vorys
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Hitchcock
Governor's reply shifts Chanler odds to even money
James Mahoney, betting commissioner at the Hoffman House, said he heard Mo dell intended to back Chanler at 6 to 4 odds, but Governor's reply to questions made him an even money choice.
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James Mahoney
Hoffman House
Wagers Shift as Chanler Questioning Affects Odds
The article notes wagers at even money when sanity prevailed but changes after Chanler’s refusal to answer Governor Hughes questions. Mahoney has about $1.09 on Taf at 3 to 1, yet finds no takers despite Democratic optimism at the Heffman House.
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Hughes
Mahoney
Waser
Heffman House
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