Bryan at Rochester Talks on Taft Scares
Telegraph report from Rochester on William Jennings Bryan's Sept 4 address at the Democratic State Convention. Thousands packed Convention Hall and overflow crowds lined streets as Bryan criticized Taft on scares, labor, banking, trusts, and tariffs, while pledging party unity and urging reform.
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Rochester
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Mack
Conners
Finucane
Mosher
Murphy
McCerren
Chaiman Mosher
Judge Parker
Mr. Bryan
August Thomas
Chaniler
Bryan’s New York Campaign Tour Draws Rallies Across State
From Weehawken to Syracuse crowds cheered William Jennings Bryan as his Empire State tour included speeches at Kingston Utica and Syracuse. He attacked Taft and Roosevelt, praised Chanler, and urged unity for a Democratic victory amid strong showings of support and donations.
Dr Bryan's New Pill at Taft Rally Draws Crowd
A large audience gathered at 74 Broadway for a National Commercial and Industries League noon meeting headlined by Edward Vroom. He attacked Bryan for inconsistent views on race and tariffs, contrasting northern and southern voting blocs and criticizing free trade and the trust system.
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Sherman
National Commercial] and Industries League
No. 74
Broadway
Edward Vroom
London
Labor Protection Debate Heads to New York Meetings
George J. Corey presided at the league meeting where speakers defended labor protection as vital to American prosperity. Judge Lovett and Isaac Fuld spoke, with Taft, Sherman, and John Wanamaker anticipated to address future gatherings. Job Hedges, Walter M. Chandler, Colonel Plum mer, Jacob Kemple and others will be heard over the next six weeks.
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League
Mi F. Lovett
Isaac Fuld
Taft
Mr. Sherman
John Wanamaker
New York
Job Hedges
Walter M. Chandler
W.W. c. Plummer
Jacob Kemple
Robertson Lands Democratic Nomination For Connecticut Governor
Former Governor Thomas H. Waller powered the Connecticut Democratic State Convention toward a near unanimous indorsement of A Heaton Robertson of New Haven for Governor. The platform denounces the Republican machine and George Lilley, calls for direct primaries, corporate reform, public campaign contributor disclosure, and a new fifth congressional district.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Thomas H. Waller
A. Heaton Robertson
New Haven
Office
Hill declines Senate bid at state convention
Rochester Sept 16 National Chairman Mack reached ex Governor David B Hill by telephone during the Democratic State Convention and asked if he would allow the convention to name him for United States Senator to fill the next vacancy Hill said he appreciated the honor but had retired from political life and could not accept.
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John Palace, Jr
Rochester
Monroe County
Central
Bryan and Kearn Club
Palace
Mr. Bryan
Genesee Valley Club
Charles F. Murphy
Senator McCarren
Thomas W. Finucane
New York Central
Wilmington
Del
Mack
New York
David B. Hill
Albany
United States
Hill
Prohibitionists Carry Arkansas by 12000 Vote Margin
Little Rock Arkansas on September 16 reports Prohibitionists won Arkansas by about 12000 despite a large black vote for saloons. The outcome reflects tight race dynamics and party strength across the state with Prohibitionists securing a decisive victory.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Collier Named Williams Successor After Mississippi Primary
Jackson Mississippi September 16 Practically complete returns from yesterday's primary in this district show J W Collier of Warren chosen as successor to John Sharp Williams over Patrick Henry by a plurality of 516 votes.
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Warren
John Sharp Williams
Patrick Henry
Famous French Poodle Tod Dies In Boston
Tod a five year old French poodle famous for winning first prizes in its class in the United States died in Boston from heart disease after an episode of toxin poisoning. He was owned by H. B. Chaffee and valued at $5,000.
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the Tribune
Boston
Tod
Rupert
H. B. Chaffee
Hughes At Two Fairs
Telegraphed congratulations pour in from cities across the country on the renomination. Notables including Werner, Colby, Leventritt, Sheffield, M’Lennan, Schwab, Herrick, Harris, Hood, Parrish, Guib, Niles and others extend best wishes and praise for the political victory and anticipated re election.
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New York
Gustav M. Schwab
Columbus
Ohio
Trimnmyphant
Andrew L. Harris
Parsons Sees Hughes On Hudson River Train Meeting
Governor Hughes and Herbert Parsons met on a Hudson River train near the Columbia County fair. The cordial encounter occurred in Albany and Hudson as the governor prepared to consult with party leaders about speaking dates and conventions. Officials and publishers connected to the state committee discussed the nomination process and ballot reform concerns.
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Herbert Parsons
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Columbia County
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Albany
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Mr. Parsons
New York
National Committee
Hudson
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Luther B. Little
State Committee
Samuel Krulewitch
William J. Tully
Wiliam Berri
Brooklyn Standard Union
Parsons
Berri
Massachusetts
Mount Morris Republican Club endorses Hughes ticket
The Mount Morris Republican Club of the 31st Assembly District ratified the state ticket at a large meeting last evening, the first organization to endorse the ticket. Resolutions praised the New York Republican convention for renominating Governor Hughes and cited adherence to the will of the people and the administration’s continuation.
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Republican Club
Assembly District
Republican Party
State of
New York
Charlies
Hughes
Mount Morris Republican Club Endorses State Convention Ticket
The Mount Morris Republican Club resolves to indorse and ratify the Republican State Convention actions. It calls for candidates who will draw support from both Independents and Republicans for the whole ticket.
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Mount Morris Republican Club
Woodruff Denies Resigning GOP Chair Post
Syracuse dated Sept 16 reports Timothy L. Woodruff would resign as chairman of the Republican State Committee. Woodruff calls the report absurd saying it was started only by a trouble maker.
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the Tribune
Syracuse
Timothy L. Woodruff
Republican State Committee
Woodruff
Senator Depew Speaks on Longevity at Saratoga Rally
Senator Chauncey M. Depew addressed a large crowd on the porch of the United States Hotel after the Republican State Convention adjourned. He recalled old leaders like Thurlow Weed, praised political longevity, and urged youth involvement, noting his own fifty-year record with conventions. Parson Herbert Parsons praised the Democratic ticket, while a joint ratification meeting and Republican committees prepare to organize after the Saratoga convention.
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Tribune
Saratoga
N. Y
Hauncey M. Depew
United States
Senator Depew
Reuben E. Fenton
Roscoe Conkling
Thomas C. Platt
Mr. Depew
Thurlow Weed
Depew
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