Question of Leaders Cortelyou on Issues at Lyceum
Secretary Cortelyou argues the overriding issue is which candidate, Taft or Bryan, can most effectively govern and build on reforms. He cites gold standard support, warns against Bryan’s economic program, and praises Taft’s record and Governor Hughes. The event featured Dean Hendricks and Congressman Burke with applause for Roosevelt and Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campeion
William Haft
William Jennings Bryan
George BR. Cortelyou
Treasury
Murray Hill Lyceum
Cortelyou
East Side
Republican Club
Lyceum
Brian
Taft
Cortelycu
Serb Low
J. Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Ellwood Hendricks
Congress
Bryan
Brven
Secretary of the Treasury
Brean
Cleveland
Denver
Prran
United State
Nathan Straus Attacks Roosevelt At Noonday Meeting
Nathan Straus denounced President Roosevelt at a Commercial Travellers League gathering in Broad Way, charging a Republican corruption fund and Wall Street contributions. Speaker Metz Glynn and Rep. Charles W. Fornes supported the event, with Straus claiming Democrats are poorer in this campaign and offering to have Republicans review his books. Cheers followed his address.
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Nathan Straus
Roosevelt
Commercial Travellers’ League
Broadway
Metz
Martin H. Glynn
Charles W. Fornes
Straus
Parker
Republican Party
Wall Street
New York
Mr. Straus
Exonerates Speaker Cannon on Liquor Bill Defeat
The Tribune reports that Republican Judiciary Committee members in the 1st Congress exonerated Speaker Cannon from blame for blocking the Littlefield liquor bill which would bar shipments to prohibition districts. The measure died in committee as unconstitutional. Six Republicans told The Central Christian Advocate Cannon had no role, but the paper did not publish all replies.
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Chicago
Tribune
House Committee On Judiciary
Cannon
Littlefield
Judiciary Committee
Central Christian Advocate
Kansasity
Bryan on Way to Ohio Quits "Enemy's Country"
William J. Bryan travels west from Syracuse after delivering final Empire State speech. He speaks at City Hall and Wieting Opera House with Judge Parker endorsing him. Bryan attacks Taft on panics and bank deposits debate while urging honesty in government and exposing Republican misrepresentation.
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Syracuse
Empire State
William J. Bryan
Ohio
Bryan
Wieting Opera House
Alton B. Parker
Parker
Taft
Hughes
Judge Parker
Opera House
City Hall
Mr. Roosevelt
Negro political leader arrested after pawnshop frisking
Walter L. Herbert leader of the United Colored Democracy and saloon proprietor at 331 West Street along with John Jones and another man were arrested by Central Office detectives last night. Police say three pieces of silverware and jewelry were recovered after they were frisked near a pawnshop at Eighth Avenue and 37th Street.
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Walter L. Herbert
United Colored Democracy
9Th Assembly District
West Street
John Jones
Central Office
Bdiotter
West 31Th Street
Herbert
Jones
Eighth Avenue
37Th Street
Ridgely Contributes Five Thousand To Campaign Fund
William B. Ridgely, former Controller of the Currency and now a bank president, contributed $5,090 to the Republican national campaign fund in Kansas City on October 29. The telegram reporting the donation notes his prominent role and political support.
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Tribune
Kansas City
William B. Ridgely
Republican National Campaign Fund
Samuel Gompers to Speak at Grand Central Palace
Samuel Gompers will address a Grand Central Palace meeting for labor men favoring Bryan. He will attack Roosevelt's interference and Taft's labor stance. Other speakers include H Skinner of the British Typographical Union J Wadsworth M P Miners Federation Britain John Moffat United Hatters chair. John S Whalen and Raymund Robins also on program.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Grand Central Palace
Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
H. Skinner
British Typographical Union
J. Wadsworth
M. P
Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
British Trades Congress
Denver
John Moffat
United Hatters
John S. Whalen
Raymund Robins
Chicago
Bacon to Speak at Charleston Political Meet
Washington dispatch reports Robert Bacon Assistant Secretary of State leaving for Charleston West Virginia to address a political meeting tomorrow night. He fills in for Secretary Metcalf who is ...
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Bacon
West Virginia
Washington
Robert Bacon
Charleston
W. Va
Metcalf
Vacancies on the Federal Bench Report
A tabulated March 3 notice lists current vacancies on the federal bench and details pending appointments. It outlines positions open across districts, timing for nominations, and qualifying criteria for candidates. The document also notes anticipated confirmations and names under consideration.
Hearst Attacks Labor Rights as Oil Letters Stir Crowd
Hearst cites two letters from No 26 Broadway to Senator Sewell as he rouses Independence League rank and file at Cooper Union. He accuses Gardner of favoring privilege and calls Haskell an enemy of labor while exposing affidavits against Lamb. The event features Abbott and Bryan era figures amid a charged labor political clash.
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Labor Committee
House of Representatives
William Randolph Hearst
Broadway
Standard Oil
Cooper Union
John D. Archbold
William J. Sewell
New Jersey
John J. Gardner
Labor Committee of the House
Hearst
Citta J. Sewell
Senate Chamber
Vashon
D. C
Myror
Industrial Commission
Congress
Atlantic City
N. J
W. J. Sewell
Camden
Gardner
Gardiner
Independence League
Labor
Gompers
Haskell
Oklahoma
Bryan
National Committee
Lamb
Democratic National Committee
Terre Haute
James E. Hegarty
Central Labor Union of
M. D. King
B. M. Parry
Manufacturers’ Association
James Campbell
Pittsburg
Ways and Means Committee of the House
Campbell
Independence Party
Candidates Reply to City Club on Massachusetts Ballot
City Club replies from Senate and Assembly candidates reveal broad support for a mandatory primary law among Independence League hopefuls. Socialists oppose the Massachusetts Ballot, arguing it overemphasizes the individual and favors voting for persons over principles. few candidates clearly know the ballot’s details.
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Independence League
Massachusetts
Assembly
Senate
Chanler Campaigns Through Northern New York
Lieutenant Governor Chanler held eleven stops from Plattsburg to Ogdensburg praising voter support and attacking Governor Hughes. He urged repeal of hunting licenses and mocked Hughes on personal liberty while criticizing railroad underdevelopment and Public Service commissions. He called for electing his ticket for peace and prosperity.
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Ogdensburg
Chanler
Plattsburg
Malone
Governor Hughes
Hughes
Public Service Commissions
New York
Leary Busy On Madigan Case In Election Watch
Office of William Leary, State Superintendent of Elections, labored over possible irregularities tied to Patrolman Thomas Madigan and a missing voters book page at 302 Bleecker Street. Leary pursued suspects, while the additional grand jury discharged after presenting 25 cases and 150 indictments. Justices Bischoff, MacLean and Platzek were appointed to preside County Court on Tuesday with Brady and Giegerich also listed for sessions.
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Wiliam Leary
Leary
Thomas P. Madigan
Mercer Street
Piace
Bleecker Street
Madigan
Varick Street
Foster
Bischoff, MacLean
Platzek
Appellate Division
1St Department
County Court House
John J. Brady
Washington Avenue
162D Street
Bronx
Leonard A. Giegerich
Union Market
Gompers Contempt Case Testimony Concludes
Washington October 29 testimony in the Bucks Stove and Range Company suit against Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison AFL leaders for alleged contempt of court was completed before an examiner The defense waived further testimony to speed a ruling and final hearing is set before Justice Wright the District Supreme Court tomorrow.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Bucks Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Justice Wright
District Supreme Court
NOTES OF THE CAMPAIGN AND VOTING RULES
A Taft Chanler league folder on West 125th st shows a Republican ticket with cross marks on Democratic names. The City Club lists state senators and assemblymen with Democratic majority, praising some Republicans. A Negro voter rally backs Olcott in the 15th District and Hughes leads in a mill poll with Taft and Hughes favored.
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Taft and Chanler
Taft and Chanler Business Men's League
West 125Th Street
W. E. Waddell
Hoffman House
City Club
City Club of New York
Thomas Culler
Patrick H. McCarren
Conrad Hasenslug
Christopher D. Sullivan
Thomas F. Grady
J. van Vechten Olcott
Congress
15Th Congress
Moggineside Republican Club
West 99Th Street
Columbus Avenue
Olcott
Friendly Bons
St. Patrick
Irish Counties Athletic Union
West 47Th Street
Taft and
Boone Parade of Six Hundred Suffragists Led by Anna Shaw
In Boone Iowa on October 29 six hundred women suffragists marched through the streets led by Rev. Anna Shaw head of the National Order of Suffragists. London visitors Miss Rendell and Miss Costello joined in the protest causing a large town turnout to witness the spectacle.
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Boone
Iowa
Anna Shaw
National Order of
Miss Rendell
Miss Costello
London
Mack Weakening Too As New York eyes shift in Bryan Chanler bid
The Hoffe ran House crowd grows gloom as Democratic leaders face waning confidence. Chairman Mack concedes a Bryan victory in New York now unlikely, noting Taft gains and mixed sentiment. He suspects Taft Chanler League funding ties while Conners clings to Chanler Bryan hopes, though privately doubts linger.
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Hofferan House
Bryan
Chanier
Mack
New York State
Brian
West
New York
Conners
State Committee
Taft
Hughes
Madison Square Garden
Judge Tats
Evening Papers
Taft-Chanler League
Chanler
Republican Meetings Tonight at Carnegie Hall and City Venues
Ex Governor Black will speak at Carnegie Hall as part of a city campaign blitz. Secretary Straus tours the city and many county candidates appeal for votes. A noon ladies day meeting at Union Square features Helen W Boswell and Adelaide Stedman.
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Black
Carnegie Hall
Straus
No. 37
Union Square
Commercial Travellers’ Sound Money League
Wholesale Drygoods Association
Central Drygoods Association
Helen W. Boswell
Adelaide Stedman
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Murray Hill
Corteiyou
the Parti Records
Mr. Arran
Mr. Cortelyeu
Br. Brian
Bank É
United States
Bryen
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Mr. Bryan Jr
Empire
Charles E. Hughes
Hendricks
Congressman Burke
Burke
Corteliou
Parsons
John Boyle
Republican County Committee
Cartelyou
Mr. Hendricks
Low
Mr. Low
New York City
Republican Corruption Fund
Speaker Cannon
Germany
Congressional Committee
Cohoes
Utica
Rome
Oneida
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James 8. Sherman
Sherman
W. B. Ridgely
Federal
Tween
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Texas
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Dyer
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Missouri
Philips J Tissouri Drax
Noe Thompson
Dee
Carolina Mays
Bryans
Hearst Tickles Mob
Jersey
Splits
Hoteia
Sherman Drug
Maiden Lane
Robinson
Peter Zucker
Albert H. Walker
Anthony Figia
the Commercial and Industrial League
Lawrence L. Driggs
Gustave Hartman
Commercial Travellers
Frank H. Pierce
Harvey Tweod
5 Street
Elihu Reot
Oscar S. Straus
Commerce and Labor
Edmund Wemore
Loth Hall
156Th Street
Amsterdam Avenue
Sensemp
Dolliver
Wadhams
G. T. Lovett
J. G. Price
Camp Taft
123Th Street
Third Avenue
Seth Low
Asformey
Julius M. Marer
David Hyams
Camp Hughes
100Th Street
Lexington Avenue
Oscar
Samuel S. Koenig
Walter M. Chandler
Rardi Davis
Palace
Sherif Street
Koenig
J. Douglas Wetmore
Charlies Newstead
Hall
17Th Street
Third S Avenue
Herbert Parsons
Carlson
Jamestown
Charles Swanson
A. Campbell
Ohman Tenty
Ninth Assembly District
S6th Street
W. Holden Weeks
Lindon Bate Jr
James R. Sheffield
Alexander T Mason
Marcus Marks
East
Gtveat
I E. Spingarnne
Tull
Tobias
Cne Wetmore
John E. Robinsem
J Roses Stewart
Leeteane
Paey Eti
Washburn-Crosby Co
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