Bryan presides as Hill endorses Bryan in Albany rally
In Albany on October 2, David Bennett Hill, former United States Senator, introduced William Jennings Bryan, declaring nonpartisan support for Bryan and Democratic national and state tickets. Bryan urged unity, attacked Taft’s labor record, and emphasized campaign finance openness as rain-soaked crowds cheered in multiple stops along the Hudson Valley route.
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Albany
William Jennings Bryan
Upstate
David Bennett Hill
United States
Hillshed
Hill
Bryan
Bryan Hopes to Carry Middle West and New York
After three days in the metropolitan district Will iam Jennings Bryan left New York City declaring to reporters he believes he will win the entire Middle West and some eastern states including New York. He noted New Yorkers seem to thrive on five hours sleep and spoke with reporters at Grand Central Station before his special train departed. Mrs Bryan and Chairman Mack accompanied him as they planned to travel to Chicago to assess the West but chose to stay at the line of effort here.
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Hill
Brian
Hastings-on-the-Hudson
Tarrytown
Ossining
Peekskill
Cold Springs
Fishkill
Poughkeepsie
Rhinecliff
Hudson
Rensselaer
Schenectady
Troy
Locomotive
General Electric Company
Cohces
Utica
Rome
Oneida
Canastota
Syracuse
New York City
William Jennings Bryan
Mack
Middle West
New York
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Hoffman House
Mrs. Bryan
Chicago
Warfore
Root Speaks For Taft At Music Hall
Elihu Root secretary of state spoke to a large Cincinnati audience under the Citizens Taft Club. He reviewed Ohio dissensions and praised Taft as best prepared to succeed McKinley Roose. He urged unity and challenged Bryan and tariff reform proposals while defending the administration’s record.
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Cincinnati
Elihu Root
Music Hall
Citizens’ Taft Club
Cincinnati Blaine Club
Root
Robert Reynolds
Ohio
Foraker
William H. Taft
Taft
McKinley
Roose
Velt
Bryan
Washington
Pingey Downhearted as Chanler Forecast Fails to Clear
Democratic State Committee Chairman Conners shows a discouraged outlook on Lieutenant Governor Chanler's campaign. He avoids hard figures, promises no data until the opposing side speaks, and emphasizes uncertainty while praising Bryan's efforts. Concerns grow over the choice imposed by Murphy and McCarren.
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Conners
Democratic State Committee
Chanler
Bryan
Charles F. Murphy
McCarren
Labor World straw vote shows Taft leading in six states
A Pittsburg labor canvass of eighty six mills and mines across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Maryland reports Taft ahead of Bryan in labor votes. Totals across states: Taft 25 652 Bryan 18 602 Debs 4 116.
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Labor World
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
Taft
Bryan
Republican National Committee
Debs
Citizens Union backs Beckett for Surrogate of New York County
In a October 26 meeting the Citizens Union resolves to endorse Hon. Charles H. Beckett for another term as Surrogate of New York County. Real estate interests publish an open letter urging efficient administration of the Surrogate's Court citing Beckett's proven fitness and independence from party lines.
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R. Fulton Cutting
Citizens Union
Surrogate Beckett
Ctizens Union
Charles H. Beckett
New York
Mr. Beckett
Charles §. Brown
Douglas Robbinson
Charles
Beckett
Eee Beckett
Gompers Warns Labor Over Political Influence 1908
The piece recounts Samuel Gompers urging the American Federation of Labor to stay free of partisan politics. It notes past arguments in The Federationist against party involvement and argues Gompers now risks harming the federation by backing William J. Bryan, inviting suspicion among union members. It cites the National Labor Union as a warning and laments perceived deviations from labor’s core aims.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
American Federationist
Gompers
William J. Bryan
American Federation
National Labor Union
Great Federation
Bryan
Gompere
Peter
Damocles
Federation
Syrus
Mr. Bryan
The
Buck Store Boycott Contempt Case to Be Decided Quickly
In Washington on October 28 counsel for Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and F H Morrison moved to submit the contempt case against them and the American Federation of Labor to an immediate decision. The Buck Store and Range Company of St Louis is the plaintiff. The defense seeks a prompt ruling before the general election.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
F. H. Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Buck Store
Gompers
Gompers Campaign Rally Set by Local AFL Group
A local AFL committee and the Central Federated Union plan a mass meeting at Grand Central Palace to back Democratic candidates. President John Moffatt will preside, with speakers Gompers Morrison Whalen and Robbina. Gompers to explain his political attitude at Newark and the city event.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Grand Central Palace
Central Federated Union
John Moffatt
The
United Hatters
Frank Morrison
John Sg. Whalen
Raymond Robbina
Chicago
Newark
Industrial Chemical Company Chartered by State Commission
The State Corporation Commission granted a charter to the Industrial Chemical Company of Richmond. The firm aims to oppose the alleged monopoly held by a Virginia chemical company. Charles B. Brannet of Richmond is named president with capital details.
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the Tribune
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
Industrial Chemical Company
Virginia Chemice
Charles B. Brannet
Capital
Taft Friend of Labor from The Tribune
Roosevelt received a notable letter from Samuel B. Donnelly praising Taft and his labor record. Donnelly cites Taft’s stance on the eight hour law and veteran pay, commending Taft’s fairness in Panama and the Philippines. He argues Taft is not an enemy of labor and criticizes Democratic rhetoric on Taft.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Roosevelt
Samuel B. Donnelly
General Arbitration Board
The
New York Building Trades
P. H. Grace
Brotherhood of
Tribune
Donnelly
Yatt
Organized Fabor
New York
Taft
Philippines
Panama
United States
United Mine Workers
Don Quixote
Tadze Taft
Bryan
Wright Urges Taft at Richmond Academy of Music
Secretary of War Luke E. Wright spoke in Richmond urging William H. Taft’s candidacy before prominent Democrats now backing the Republican ticket. He urged voters to consider Taft’s record and warned against Bryan, stressing national interests over party loyalty.
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Nations Committee
Congressional Committee
National Committee
Taft
Republican Congressional Committee
Taf
Treasury
Richmond
Academy of Music
Luke E. Wright
William H. Taft
Wright
John Skelton Williams
Seaheard Air Line
Virginia
Ridder Gives 837 900 To Democratic National Campaign
Herman Ridder treasurer of the Democratic National Committee tops the list with a 37 900 contribution split among family members including Victor F Ridder Bernard H Ridder and Joseph F Ridder. The article notes other sizable gifts from Huces of Colorado Edward F Goltra and Ex Justice Morgan J O'Brien as campaign funds flow.
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Herman Ridder
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Ridder
Victor F. Ridder
Bernard H. Ridder
Joseph FE. Ridder
Huces
Colorado
St. Louis
Goltra
Morgan J. O’brien
Governor Hughes Signals Stance on Stock Exchange Policy
H L Horton & Co received a letter from Governor Hughes's secretary citing the governor's acceptance speech plan for expert inquiry into securities and commodities. The letter notes no sympathy for regulation schemes but urges stable business and protection of honest enterprise. Horton had pressed for a clear attitude after a conference with a city corporate leader.
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H. L. Horton
H. L. Horton & Co
Hughes
New York Stock Exchange
German Americans seek Hughes backing at Astor hotel
A seven member German American Hughes Alliance executive committee led by Louis Windmuller and Jacob H. Schiff met Governor Hughes at the Hotel Astor to pledge support. The group praised his defense of personal liberty and cited German American loyalty, with Schiff and others present.
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Hughes Alliance
Hotel Astor
Louis Windmuller
Jacob H. Schiff
Windmuller
Hughes
Brooklyn
Sigel
New Yorker Staats-Zeitung
Columbia Elects Taft in Mock University Vote
At Columbia University a mock presidential election recorded Taft winning with 1278 votes out of over 2000 cast. Bryan was second with 396, followed by Chafin 225 Debs 87 Gilhaus 27 and Hisgen 12 as The Columbia Spectator oversaw the polls under Dr. Butler and Professor C A Beard with student aides and club watchers guarding ballots.
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Taft
Columbia University
Bryan
Chafin
Debs
Gilhaus
Hisgen
Columbia Spectator
Butler
Brandenburg Here Today in Dayton Return to New York
Brandenburg consents to return to New York with an officer from District Attorney Jerome’s office without requisition papers. He left Dayton shortly before noon and will reach New York early tomorrow. The Dayton charge will be dismissed once New York confirms Brandenburg is there.
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Dayton
Ohio
Broughton Brandenburg
New York
Jerome
Brandenburg
Sherman speaks at Saratoga rally for James Sherman ticket
A large Republican rally in Saratoga County features James S Sherman as he campaigns on tariff and issues. He addresses Governor Hughes and Lieutenant Governor Chanler, queries William Jennings Bryan on silver and imperialism, and urges voters to bury Bryan’s past positions with their ballots.
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Saratoga
Saratoga County
James 5S. Sherman
Worden
Sherman
New York City
Albany
Lewis W. Emerson
Convention Hall
George R Salisbury
William A. Prendergast
Brooklyn
Hughes
Chanler
Shermans
Broran
Brother Bryan
Brysa
Mr 5
Bank President Seeks Depositors Votes for Whitehouse
Edward M Grout of Union Bank mails letters to depositors urging support and votes for Samuel Whitehouse and Pat McCarren for the Supreme bench. The note praises Whitehouse for aiding Grout in straightening bank affairs.
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Brooklyn
Edward M Grout
Union Bank
Samuel Whitehouse
Pat” McCarren
Supreme Bench
Whitehouse
Mr. Whitehouse
Mr. Grout
Yale Students to Watch Polls in New York Election
Yale undergraduates will provide fifty ad watchers for the balloting and vote counting in New York City next Tuesday. The trio of senior clans will stay in the city during the election period to spellbind voters each night. The watchers include Mex Parry, Ro. Hayward, and Gayer Dominick, with Parry from Indianapolis, Hayward from New York, and Dominick from Grand Rapids.
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Tribune
New Haven
Yale
Republican National
York City
New York City
New York
East Side
Mex Parry
Indianapolis
Ro. Hayward
Gayer Dominick
Grand Rapids
Columbia Football Postponed by Rain Interclass Game
Rain halted the Columbia junior and sophomore interclass football match played yesterday afternoon on South Fiet. Gate receipts from base games will be applied to liquidating crew debt, with hopes of drawing spectator turnout for the postponed game this afternoon.
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Columbia
South Fiet
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