Gompers Replies to Roosevelt Knox Letter
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, responds to Roosevelt's letter to Senator Knox on injunctions in labor disputes. He accuses the President of shifting stance, defends labor rights, cites past exchanges, and argues that Roosevelt criticizes him while attacking workers. He asserts that injunctions protect liberty and property and condemns perceived demagoguery and misrepresentation.
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Samuel Gompere
American Federation of Labor
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Hoosey
Gompers
American Federation
Lalor
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Morsa
White House
Washington
Mr. Gompers
Justicess Day
McKenna
American Federationist
Theodore Roosevelt
Samuel Gompers
Taft Labor Law Debate Stokes Gompers Clash
Washington reports Secretary Loeb released a statement citing Mr Gompers quoting President correspondence on George W Alger's book Mors Overstrain and Taft and Labor. The piece reviews Taft decisions on labor rights and injunctions, praising Taft while contrasting Bryan, Roosevelt era policy and protected labor and fair dealing.
Metcalf Canceling Political Engagements Due to Illness
Secretary Metcalf has canceled plans to address a Charleston West Virginia political meeting next Friday due to illness and declined an invitation to speak at Akron Ohio. He remains confined to bed and will be inactive for several days.
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Washington
Metcalf
Charleston
W. Va
Akron
Ohio
Mr Taft Their Friend
J Dolan secretary of the International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel and Dredge Men praised President Taft noting he has been a friend to labor and that his organization will back him. He said hundreds of members work on the Isthmus of Panama and that labor voters are split across Indiana Ohio and New York with no universal backing.
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Unite Action
Telier
Tribune Aureau
Washington
T. J. Dolan
International Brotherhood of Steam
Taft
Mr. Dolan
Panama
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Gompers Repudiated by The Labor World in Pittsburg
The Labor World of Pittsburg declares Samuel Gompers fails to sway labor votes for Bryan and shows broad labor discontent with his partisan efforts. It argues he advocates a personal rebellion, exploits union power for Democratic aims, and lacks authority to represent U S labor. It notes wage workers resent union funds backing Democrats.
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Samuel Gompers
Bryan
American Federation of Labor
Taft
Gompers
United States
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Labor World
Bryan called workingmen public beggars in 1898 hearing
James Campbell of Pittsburg testifies before a public audience that William Jennings Bryan used the phrase public beggars to describe workingmen during a Ways and Means Committee discussion on the Wilson tariff bill. Campbell, Chambers, Riggins, and Bryant support the claim with affidavits from the 1898 hearing.
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William Jennings Bryan
James Campbell
Pennsylvania
American Window Glass Workers’ Association
Keane
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Bryan
Democratic National Committee
William R. Hearst
Straus
James A.chambers
Joseph Riggins
Millville
N. J
Charlies Bryant
Anderson
Ind
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Congress
Ways and Means
Chambers
Congressman Bryan
Toom
Charles Bryant
Lving
Window Glass Workers’ Committee
Elwood
Democratic City Committee
Andersen, Ind
Mr. Bryan
Sherman Denies Involvement In New Mexico Timber Deal
Sherman Republican VP candidate James Sherman rejects charges in The New York World linking him to the New Mexico Lumber and Development Company. He explains a prior private venture with Edmund Burke dissolved years ago, with no U S property involved and no secrecy. He states he sought no bribery or influence and that any later claims are unsubstantiated.
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New York World
New Mexico Lumber and Development Company
Burke
New Mexico
United States
Mr. Burke
Massachusetts Supreme Court bars union fines in strikes
Boston Oct. 26. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court permanently enjoined several labor unions ruling they cannot fine members to compel strikes. The decree was issued on a petition by L. D. Willett, Sons & Co. against the Bricklayers' and Stone Masons' Benevolent Union, stopping a $10 fine on two members for refusing to strike.
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Boston
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
L. D. Willeut, Sons & Co
Bricklayers’ and Stone Masons’ Benevolent Union
Sherman Campaign in Rochester Draws Large Enthusiastic Crowd
James S. Sherman spoke at Convention Hall after reviewing a torchlight parade in Rochester. He praised Governor Hughes, critiqued political attacks, and predicted victory for Taft and the Republican ticket, saying the election would yield one of the largest popular votes.
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Rochester
James S. Sherman
Onvention Hall
John M. Murphy
Sherman
Bryan
Hastl
Hughes
Taft
Taft Majority Seen By Parker In New Jersey
Washington dispatch reports Representative Richard Warne Parker of New Jersey says Taft will win New Jersey by a surprisingly large margin. Parker notes labor opposition to Taft exists but many laborists will back the Republican nominee. Parker plans daily speeches to close the campaign week.
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R. W. Parker
Tribune Bureau
Washington
Richard Warne Parker
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Parker
Congress
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Newark
Credit to Sherman's honesty in New Mexico land case
Emanuel L. Philipp of Milwaukee defends Sherman Spewner Tabcock and himself, stating the New Mexico land deal failed when illegal methods were discovered. He says no bribery occurred, total expenses were 2000 dollars for estimators, and 40 percent was returned, with no stock issued.
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Milwaukee
New Mexico
Sherman
Emanuel L. Philipp
New York
Spewner
Tabcock
Philipp
Colorado
Mack Seeks Rainbows as Taft Forecasts Face Shift
Democratic National Committee Chairman Mack wired Chicago for extra rainbows to counter Sunday forecasts for Taft. A telegram signed by P. A. Hall and others listed states believed to go for Bryan: Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Utah Oregon Washington. Roosevelt’s letter drew note as Democrats push to open Panama Canal books. Two $1,000 contributions announced by Herman Ridder from Herbert Lehman and Daniel E. Conway.
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Mack
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
P. A. Hall
National Committee
John W. Tomlinson
Urey Woodson
Roger ©. Sulllivan
Bryan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ilinois
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Roosevelt
Herman Ridder
Herbert H. Lehman
Irving Lehman
The
Supreme Court
Nathan Straus
Daniel E. Conway
Rochester
Ohio Labor Men Favor Taft in Ohio Rail Lines Poll
Wade H. Ellis said a railroad workers poll in Ohio on the Pennsylvania Big Four and Lake Shore roads shows about two to one in favor of Taft and Sherman. He argued President Gompers and the AFL have failed to carry labor votes to Bryan, citing circulated Bryan circulars and many labor officials deserting Gompers.
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Ohio
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Republican National Committee
Pennsylvania
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Lake Shore
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Sherman
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American Federation of Labor
Bryan
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Lst
Gompers
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Eilis
Cannon stands by Sherman in graft charge
Joseph G. Cannon, Speaker of the House, on a Philadelphia speaking tour, angrily rejected Edmund Burke’s graft accusation against vice presidential candidate James S. Sherman in a New Mexico land deal. He said Burke’s word carries no weight against Sherman whom he has known for twenty years.
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Philadelphia
Joseph G. Cannon
National House of Representatives
James S. Sherman
New Mexico
Edmund Burke
Los Angeles
Burke
Jimmy’ Sherman
Taft Hughes at Madison Square Garden Meeting
The largest gathering of the year will be held at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night with speakers Taft Hughes Lodge Knight. The event features careful planning of details decorations and program with overflow spaces and a large parade for those outside. Fremont voters are invited to join the Fremont Old Guard at 7 30 p m at the 27th Street entrance bearing the insignia.
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William H. Taft
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
George A Knight
California
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Fremont
Fremont Old Guard
27Th Street
Archbold Responds On Hearst Letters At Carnegie Hall
John D. Archbold of Standard Oil defends his letters to Governor Stone and states neither Judge Morrison nor Judge Henderson knew of his involvement. He cites Republican campaign ties and asks Hearst to return the Japanese letters about his daughter's illness. Hearst retorts that liars sent tainted dollars and accuses Archbold of withholding documents.
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Standard of Company
William R. Hearst
Carnegie Hall
Hearst
Judge Morrison
Judge Henderson
Governor Stone
Henderson
Stone
Supreme Court
Pennypacker
Elkin
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Judge Haight
Japan
Elkin Defends Integrity In Hearst Letters
Justice J F Elkin of Pennsylvania Supreme Court issues a detailed denial of improper ties to John D Archbold and Standard Oil. He explains letters dated 1899 and 1900, stating funds were contributions for political purposes and not for driving specific legislation, noting no active bills or sessions at the times.
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Pittsburg
J. F. Elkin
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
William R. Hearst
Twombly
New York Central
Beech Creek
Archbold
Pennsylvania
Campaign fund use and duties of state official described
The statement details turning drafts to the campaign fund and denying personal benefit. It covers management of political affairs from 19__, use of money to liquidate debts, and the author's role as state chair or executive committee member. It notes letters about legislation, inquiries, and that as Attorney General he answered public inquiries without attempting to influence or defeat legislation.
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Commonwealth
Archbold
Tie
After Court Decision on Last Minute Voting
Appellate Division to decide if a voter in line at 5 o'clock on election evening may still vote. Conference at Deputy AG Donnelly's office set plans for a judicial ruling amid split interpretations by Attorney General and Corporation Counsel. Officials fear new voter ID law delays could bar late voters. hearing requested for immediate action. President King urges early voting to avoid losing ballots.
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The
Supreme Court
James A. Donnelly
Mr. Dennely
Theodore Donnely
John T. Dooling
Board of Elections
William Leary
Corporation Counsel's
Corporation
Connolly
Jackson
Superintendent of Elections
Kinghas
Opinion on voting machines after closing hour
Albany Oct opinion from Attorney General Jackson, prompted by Utica Mayor Wheeler, states voters with qualifications approved by election inspectors at 5 p.m. may finish voting. It adds only one voter may pass the guard at a time, so only one vote can be recorded in the district after the closing hour.
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Thomas Wheeler
Utica
Jackson
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