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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
5
The article discusses Taft facing an opening debate with Rockefeller and Standard Oil influence shaping the campaign. It suggests pressure from big business, law and order themes, and notes bets on state races in Indiana Kentucky and New York with Taft ahead in several markets.
Fragmented market chatter notes light betting in many states as campaigns heat. Mentions bets on a governor race and a presidential result with Chicago favorites and Bryan referenced amid uncertain odds and speculation.
William J. Bryan conducted a brief, speedy campaign tour through northern Ohio as part of a final push to win the state for the Democrats. His special train paused in Cleveland for five minutes this morning, drawing several hundred railroad workers.
The candidate Sam, campaigning with strong health, reports good reception at meetings and plans many talks today. Bryan travels the Wabash from Toledo to Napoleon then to Toledo for meetings, with two large events tonight and a grand parade to welcome the candidate listed as Ohio’s largest campaign gathering.
In New York the presidential race heats up with large crowds and strong showings as supporters rally across the state. Both campaigns claim momentum while fate of the vote remains unsettled as intense campaigning continues.
After months of price hunting, a local businessman's wife visited the Emergency Piano Sale at D. B. Johnston Co. and ordered a new Kimball piano. The dealer touts overstocked models from major makers, with prices from 148 to 244 and options to pay cash or in installments, urging immediate in-store action.
Leaders of seven of the eight republican groups praise the gran ty at Syracuse last night. Bryan and Taft spoke to cheering crowds in Burgoyse style as triumphal tours claim a republican victory. Syracuse reports show feverish political excitement with party headquarters confident of a comfortable majority. Bryan attacks tariff reform linking abolitionists to tariff aims and alleges Rockefeller urged Taft’s election in exchange for immunity from prosecution.
Wagering began with heavy interest at Tom Corbett's club room with a $6,000 to $2,000 bet on Taft over Bryan. Odds favor a Republican national victory, with three to one in Frisco. Funds and donors from various states noted in earlier reports.
The Mountaineers host a Hallowe en party on Mercer Island tomorrow. Members are asked to travel tomorrow afternoon and stay overnight bringing sleeping bags and food. A camp fire will be built and attendees should tell stories, with spook tales preferred.
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