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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
3
The article argues against Bryan and his reforms, warning that his prosperity promises would bring unrest and uncertainty. It cites past Democratic failures and favors Taft, urging Republicans to vote straight down the ticket in Black Hawk County.
Charles Talcott denies any involvement or knowledge of a deceitful circular aimed at harming Charles Pickett in the district contest. The Register and Leader quotes Elliott denying authorship and circulation. Reporter notes Talcott’s denial and expresses hope for uncovering the letter’s real source while criticizing the guaranty of bank deposits scheme as impractical and harmful to responsible bankers and depositors.
The piece explains how to vote a straight Republican ticket by marking the forty nine creceey and outlines the senatorial primary ballot process for the party. It also critiques Rockefeller's press statements on Taft, calling the interview a campaign trick and arguing standard oil interests oppose the current administration. It quotes Henry Sabin on re election stakes and potential impact on public instruction leadership.
Election rules describe the use of three ballots the regular large white section ballot the small yellow constitutional amendment ballot and the small white senatorial primary ballot. Voters receive the first two ballots from election judges. The Republican senatorial primary ballot lists Albert B. Cummins and John F. Lacey and is issued only to voters who sign a printed request. Requests may be obtained from judges and can be signed before arriving at the polls. After signaling general Republican ticket preference the voter receives a senatorial primary ballot to mark. All three ballots are folded separately and returned to the judges. The general ticket for Waterlos and Gedar Falls is voted on its own ballot along with the constitutional amendment and special questions on a separate ballot and a third separate ballot for the senator choice.
The piece argues for Riggs’ continued office and attacks Bryanism as harmful to Iowa’s school interests and national policy. It cites Mr. Sabin and contrasts Tait with Bryan, urging Republican voters to prioritize public welfare and personal interest over party loyalty. The text suggests many voters privately prefer Tate if conscience could guide them.
Albion column dismisses a bank deposit safety scare as a political ploy. It questions who benefits from raising fears about big money in Nebraska banks and notes no national bank failures in a decade. The piece recalls 1894 wheat prices, Wilson tariff impact, and Bryan’s support of higher prices.
Des Moines broadcasts a call to Iowa Republicans urging turnout tomorrow to maximize votes for Taft and Sherman. The message details strategies to persuade neighbors, register voters, and ensure full ticket support, urging extra effort beyond a ballot. It notes kidney health ads featuring Foley's Kidney Remedy.
Washington reports a mass departure of officials to vote at their homes tomorrow. President Roosevelt plans to leave for Oyster Bay late tonight and vote early in the morning, likely with Theodore Roosevelt Jr., then return to receive returns at the White House. Government clerks from several states have left to vote, leaving only those who can reach their precincts.
James L. Feeney, president of the Bookbinders Union of New York, predicts union support for Taft in New York with majorities similar to Roosevelt’s. He toured the state, spoke daily, and argued union workers will vote for Taft, denying Bryan or anti injunction plank fears.
November 2 marks Columbus entry to Porto Bello in 1502 and other notable events including presidential births and deaths. Albert Bell Ledoux born November 2, 1842 in Newport Kentucky, a mining engineer and former AI M E president, later serving as state chemist and consulting engineer.
A letter from G F Franke, chairman of the Republican state central committee, urges activists to secure a strong party turnout at every precinct. He notes Democrats are active and seeks a decisive showing. The piece also clarifies the primary voting rules, stating polls open in the morning and three ballots will be used, including a separate Republican senatorial primary ballot.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh with a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, supports constitution, and urges sending testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co. Also mentions Hal's Family Pills, priced 75 cents.
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