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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Reporter

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1908

Page

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Taft Begins Final Campaign Tour With Mrs Taft

On November 2 Judge Taft started the last day of his campaign in good health aside from hoarseness. He planned a series of stops including Dunkirk Erie Ashtabula Cleveland and Youngstown with a night meeting in the latter city before the party heads to Cincinnati at 1:39 this evening. Mrs Taft joined him early this morning for the trip.

Buffalo Judge Taft Dunkirk Erie Ashtabula Cleveland Youngstown Cincinnati Taft

Taft Promises Labor-Friendly Policy Amid Campaign

Taft outlined his stance to a large audience in Dunkirk as he prepared speeches at labor centers. He pledged continued friendly treatment of both organized and unorganized labor, saying his approach would not be altered by the Gom pers opposition if elected.

Dunkirk Taft Gompers

Bryan Campaigns In Nebraska And Kansas Rally Notes

Lincoln and Kansas City reports show William Jennings Bryan closing his campaign with rallies in Nebraska and northeastern Kansas. In Lincoln he spoke at the Lincoln hotel while Republicans met at the auditorium. Polls predicted Republicans ahead by about 1 000 and Democrats by roughly 16 000. Governor hopeful Sheldon favored by Republicans. Bryan toured via a special train stopping at Leavenworth Atchison Hiawatha Seneca and Marysville before heading to Lincoln to vote.

Lincoln Kansas City Bryan Kansas Kan Leavenworth Atchison Hiawatha Seneca Marysville

Kern's Finish in Ohio Campaign Stop in Toledo

John W. Kern began his final campaign swing with a Toledo stop after an hour at the station he spoke in Continental Paulding Bryan Montpelier and Defiance. He planned a last address in Toledo tonight as his running mate Bryan kept up vocal stunts throughout the tour.

Kern Ohio Bryan Toledo Oho John W. Kern Continental Pauling Montpelier Defiance

Minnesota Is Doubtful State Election Heads Final Appeals

St Paul, Nov 2. Both Republican and Democratic state committees make final appeals to voters in what is predicted to be one of the closest state elections in years. Each side expresses confidence in victory.

St. Paul, Minn Bryan Missouri St. Louis Bryana

Taft Leads In Multiple States As Election Hopes Rise

Reports from Wisconsin Iowa Missouri Michigan and New Jersey show Republican Taft leading or expected to win by large margins with Democratic hopes in several states. In Wisconsin Taft supporters claim a 100000 plurality. Iowa and Missouri show mixed expectations. Michigan leans Taft. New Jersey both parties predict victory for their candidate. Mr and Mrs Riley return to Eagle Grove after hospitalization of their son-in-law Boyd Mathews.

P. Riley Eagle Grove City Boyd Mathews Presbyterian Hospital

Conclusive Evidence On The Elliott Letter

The article argues the Elliott denials are inconsistent and manufactured to influence voters. It compares two circulars dated Oct 31 and their copies, noting identical type and signatures. It asserts home-printed materials reveal origin, accusing Mr Willitt of a campaign trick that backfires.

Hiliett Elliott Kfime Klliott Evealor Willitt

Election dispatches reveal mixed US state outcomes

Ohio and New Hampshire fear not. Taft leads in Maine and Vermont while reports from West Virginia Rhode Island Kansas Colorado Wyoming North Dakota and Arkansas show varying contest dynamics. Labor and union votes may tip results. railroads accused of influencing lawmakers. flood threats loom near Pine Bluff.

Robertson claims 16000 vote win in Connecticut

New Haven reports Judge Robertson democratic nominee predicts a 10000 vote victory as Connecticut's state campaign heats up. In South Dakota Aloux Falls Republicans expect a sweeping win while Democrats hope to elect a governor. In California Taft leads by 40000 with Bryan carrying the state by 20000. Mrs Erb released on bail in Media Pennsylvania after being charged as an accessory in her husband’s murder.

Wyoming Cheyenne Roose Bryan Robertson New Haven Conn Connecticut Judge Robertson South Dakota Aloux Falls Erb Media J. Clayton Erb Captain J. Clayton Yb

Prank May Cause Death In Automobilist Crash At Ownstown Ind

Grownstown November 2 The automobile parade from Detroit collided with a fallen telephone pole damaged by Halloween marauders. B Whitney proprietor of several theaters suffered a fractured skull and remains in critical condition. Theodore Munger a Illinois Central trackman visiting the city was uninjured. Whitney Bros concert Saturday at First Congregational church admission 35 cents. Three Twins at Syndicate theatre tonight Yer Only Friend at Waterloo tonight.

Grownstown Ind Detroit Whitney Hallowe'en Theodore Munger Ilinois Central Gavena Whitney Bros First Congregational Church

Ohio Election Mood Cautious on Surprises

Nov 2 in Cincinnati both parties express confidence in tomorrow’s Ohio balloting while conceding possible surprises. State Chairman Garber predicts a five thousand lead for Brgan, though Democrats emphasize the state ticket as their strongest effort amid differing views on the size of pluralities.

Cincinnat Chhmpaign Ohio Garber Brgan Repub

Claim Victory in New York Foretells Uncertain Forecasts

New York November 2. Reports say national ticket forecasts stay split with 325 Taft votes claimed by Chairman Hitchcock and 333 Bryan votes predicted by Mach. State ticket outcomes remain unsettled as both sides claim success based on hope rather than solid data.

New York Hitchcock Republican Committee Taft Mach Bryan

Maryland campaign claims in tight election race

Baltimore reports a partisan clash over Maryland results. Democrats say Logan will win the state by at least six thousand nine hundred and elect all congressional candidates, while Republican leaders insist Taft will carry Maryland by a handsome margin.

Baltimore Logan Taft Maryland

Delaware election outlook remains uncertain for both parties

Wilmington officials report both state committees give only rough estimates of results. Leaders express doubt, noting several uncertain elements about the presidential outcome and the overall election. The mood is cautious with no confident forecast from either side.

Indiana election narrows as parties claim near victory

Indianapolis November 2 Republicans and Democrats wage a hard fought campaign for Indiana votes. Both sides claim victory while conservatives expect no large state plurality.

Kentucky in Doubt Reflects Divided Election Hopes

Louisville November 2 party leaders in Kentucky still press claims of a Saturday verification. Democrats expect a Bryan landslide around 15,000, while Republicans insist Taft will carry the state by about 10,000.

Louisville Kentucky Bryan Taft

Prosperity Tied to Local Factories and Farms

The piece argues for keeping industry near agriculture, praising protective tariffs as essential to prosperity. It contrasts Republican protection with Democratic free trade, warning that importing cheap foreign goods harms American workers and farmers. It urges voters to choose policies preserving protection to sustain domestic industry and wages.

Allegation Thrown Out In Morse Misappropriation Case

In New York on November 2, a key misappropriation claim in the Morse and Curtin indictment was dismissed, tied to a $10,000 dereliction linked to Galvin Austin. The note was discounted and proceeds allegedly used without consent, with ground for dismissal that the national bank suffered no damage. Also mentioned is a plan for Claudia L. Hanna to testify via affidavit regarding published letters and diaries, with potential payment to compel her court testimony in a murder trial context. Additional brief notes cover diphtheria quarantines and a Whitney & Ros concert announcement at First Congregational church with admission 35 cents.

New York Charles W. Morse A A. H. Curtin Galvin Austin Anson Marse National Bank Joseph A. Shay Peter C. Halag Jr Claudia L. ‘Hanna Worl Shea Hains Shay Shay Declares He Is Anxious To Have Mrs. Hains Captain Welna

Fire destroys St Paul livery killing hundred horses

Fire swept Shea's livery stable in St Paul early today adjoining the Any hate. Olaf Johnson, an employee, aided efforts to contain the blaze. About one hundred horses burned to death, with estimated total loss around $30,000 to $50,000. Some particulars remain unclear due to damaged text.

ST. Paul Shea Olaf Johnson

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