Democratic party split and drift before McKinley era
The passage argues Democratic unity collapsed over hatred of Cleveland despite his virtues. It claims leaders failed, leaving the nation to drift under fear of economic collapse until McKinley’s election and a Republican Congress restored competent governance. It ends by asking if the people are ready to discard that experience.
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Democratic Party
A Hse
McKinley
Republican Congress
United States
Delegates Cheer Root at Convention Opening
The convention opened with Root at the podium and lingering cheers. Ex Governors Odell Black and Hiscock along with President Parsons attended as others in politics observed. Charles W. Anderson read a Taft birthday tribute resolution to the secretary Gleason for telegraphing.
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Odell
Black
Hiscock
Parsons
New
Working on Platform Sub-Committee Meets
The Republican convention's resolutions committee in Saratoga elected Job FE Hedges as chair of a nine member sub committee to draft a platform and report at 10:30 tomorrow morning. The group, meeting at the United States Hotel, adjourned after two hours to join governors nomination talks. Hedges said the platform aims to spell success for the party and be acceptable to any nominee.
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Tribune
Saratoga
N. Y
United States Hotel
Job FE. Hedges
Hedges
Hughes
Lou Payn
Job Hedges
Republican delegates convene at Saratoga to praise Taft
A New York Republican convention session at Saratoga features prominent figures including George R. Malby and Sereno E. Payne. Secretary Root presides as temporary chairman, delivering a speech aligned with the published address. The delegates cheer Roosevelt Hughes Taft and the president amid musical interludes. They pass resolutions congratulating William H. Taft on his birthday and pledge loyalty to his leadership. The event adjourns to resume the next day.
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Woodie
Frederick L. Decker
Saratoga
Lafayette B. Gleason
State Committee
Woodruff
Root
Sereno
Bryan
Mr. Root
Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
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Albany
Hughes
Mr. Taft
Wiliam H. Taft
Republican Party
State of
New York
William H. Taft
Hill Nominated by anti Hughes men in bid for New York governor
Saratoga Sept 15 anti Hughes forces unite on David Jayne Hill ambassador to Berlin as their rival to Governor Hughes. Parsons and Greiner resist but may back Hill while others push for Woodward or Hughes. If Parsons joins, they claim 550 of 1,009 votes against Hughes. without him Hughes probably wins.
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Hughes
Parsons
Roosevelt
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Speaker Cannon and Littlefield Bill Clash Over Prohibition Shipments
Representative Littlefield writes to Speaker Cannon defending the Littlefield bill against accusations of dictatorial rule in the House. He argues the measure raises constitutional questions, praises Cannon’s abilities, and urges respect for diverse opinions without compromising leadership. The letter frames the election context and party importance for national policy.
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Littlefield
Speakeragnan
Ime
Pasar
House of Representatives
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Bets Placed Against Hughes At Gravesend Track
Wagers at Gravesend Bay racetrack yesterday varied from even money to 2 to 1 against Governor Hughes renomination. The largest noted bet was $5 at even money by Edgar Gibbs Murphy.
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Gravesend Bay
Edgar Gibbs Murphy
Hughes
Sub-Committee Signs Moderate Platform Amid Hughes Pushback
The sub-committee moves toward a platform not branded Hughes though containing a governor anti-race betting plank. Direct nomination questions linger with a probable call for remedial primary legislation. Hughes supporters are in the minority on the main resolutions committee.
Results in Sre Kans as Arkansas Vote Centralized
Little Rock September 4 Returns from today’s state election are meager with little from scattered precincts. The Democratic slate led by Governor candidate George W. Denegheny appears to have won by a likely 50 000 vote majority. Prohibitionists show a strong vote in many counties but gains uncertain. Puleask County around Little Rock concedes defeat.
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Ark
George W. Denegheny
Farmers Generaly
Lite Rock
May Ask Wilson to Oppose Cummins in Senate Race
Des Moines reports that Iowans may urge James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture to run for the U S Senate against Governor Cummins. The plan gains momentum after Frank D Jackson and Leslie M Shaw decline. A conference of stand patters will meet tomorrow to discuss the matter. James Wilson in Boston denies any offer or knowledge of such a bid while attending a Republican barbecue at the Point of Pines.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Iowa
U—Iowa
James Wilson
United States
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Leslie M. Shaw
Boston
Maine
Point of Pines
Taft Fires Back at Bryan in Cincinnati Speech
Taft rebutts Bryan’s charge he lacks clear views, asserting the opposite and accusing Bryan of shifting positions to win the presidency. The piece notes Roosevelt’s letter, Roots’ Saratoga address, and Taft’s planned remarks and birthday events with local delegations and a negro progress talk in Indianapolis.
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Mr. Bryan
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Africa
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Mr. Taft
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Taft to Lead 10 Day Tour Across Northern States
Chicago September 14 Ten days of traveling with constant speaking are planned for the Republican presidential candidate Taft. A special train will depart from Illinois, likely Chicago, around September 25, touring as far north as Minneapolis and Fargo and as far south as Kansas with a return to Chicago by October 1 for a Deep Waterways Convention address. Taft will also speak in Cincinnati on September 22 and attend a rally arranged by George Ade near Brook, Indiana. Possible Louisville and Tennessee stops may occur before the tour begins.
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