Bryan Tours New Jersey Presses for Democratic Labor Plan
William J. Bryan electrified large crowds in Newark and other New Jersey stops. He criticized President Roosevelt for weighing into the campaign and deposing Gomper, urged the labor plank of the Denver platform, and contrasted Democratic and Republican labor pledges.
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Elizabethport
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Overflow crowd cheers as polled leader addresses voters
The scene shows a large gathering in support of a Democratic leader as attendees fill the venue and overflow into surrounding areas. He delivers a packed address, urging listeners to heed the people's demands and hinting at criticism of the opposing party.
Gompers Responds to Roosevelt Attack in 1908 Telegram
Labor leader Samuel Gompers states he will answer President Roosevelt and refuses any cabinet or public office. The telegram, dated Oct 23 1908 from Washington, notes critics claim he will join a Bryan administration but Gompers reiterates his stance that labor fights for justice, not office.
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Top and Malt Non-Intoxicant Health Drink
An old advertisement promotes a healthful sparkling beverage named Top and Malt Non-Intoxicant. It touts vigor for the palate and stomach and claims strong hops content from Singer hops as a key ingredient. Prepared by Anheuser-Busch with a stated guarantee of purity and superiority.
Death Toll Rises From Philippine Storm Disasters
In Manila on October 24 reports place the Cagayan valley storm death toll rising. Constabulary at Tribe gard reports 500 drowned with widespread ruin of houses and millions in tobacco damage. Abra province sees heavy losses with 269 drowned and more missing as refugees are helped by government rice aid.
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Man walking coast to coast struck and killed near Lawrence
Peter Marsoni of Crawford New Jersey was struck by lightning and killed on a farm near Lawrence Kansas while walking from New York to San Francisco. He had agreed to receive 9500 upon completing the trek and had just earned 3250 for half the distance.
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Cabinet plans and campaign swing across key states
Washington dispatch notes a cabinet meeting on policy and confidential Ohio information. Elihu Root will tour Cincinnati and Cleveland with speeches, others including Postmaster General Mayer, Secretary Metcalf, and Attorney General Bonaparte slated for multiple dates in New York, Baltimore, and nearby towns ahead of the election. Separately thieves struck Yonkers shops for up to 10908 dollars, and two murderers escaped with state troopers pursuing a bloodhound trail in Indiana County.
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Reese
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Convicted of Fraudulent Registration in St Lents Case
Hiram Tiertan was convicted of fraudulent registration in a St Lents election case. He faces a prison term of ten to thirteen years. This marks the eighth conviction for fraudulent registration since prior prosecutions began.
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Hiram Tiertan
Indian Traps Girl Attacker Cornered Near Monroe
Ex convict Charles Pitney who attacked Carrie Smith, a twelve year old, is hunted near Monroe New York. A vigilante posse of two hundred men including ministers surrounds a wooded hill preparing to burn the ring of fire to flush him out. Carrie Smith remains in precarious condition with a chance of recovery after the assault.
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