Roosevelt Letter Casts Labor Debate On Bryan Taft
In a White House release of Oct 21 1908 President Roosevelt addresses Senator Knox praising his Philadelphia speech and opposing Bryan and Gompers claims aimed at labor. He argues Republican labor legislation under Knox and Taft benefits labor and questions Gompers and Bryans promises.
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Washington, D. C
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Philadelphia
William Jennings Bryan
Samuel Gompers
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William H. Taft
Knox
Supreme Court
Mr. Bryan
White House
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Bryan
Organized Labor
Department of Justice
American Federation of Labor
Democratic Party
Congress
Labor
Roving conflict in Bosnia and Herzegovina spurs Austrian reinforcements
London reports ten days of fighting as 120,000 Austrian troops clash with insurgents in the annexed provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina. A Montenegrin agent says guerrilla warfare rages in the mountains, with scores killed and widespread unrest. Austria imposes censorship, declaring a siege to quell annexation resistance.
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London
Bosnia and Herzegovina
England
Servia
Montenegro
Austria
Seige
Proviness
Reply to Statements Attacks on Harry Griffiths and Bryanism
Lok of Steubenville charges Harry Griffiths with misrepresenting his stance on Taft and Bryan. He defends his vote, criticizes Griffiths as radical, recalls 1896 Democratic era conditions, and notes labor and tariff debates while defending Republican principles and protections amid a national downturn.
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Griffiths
Mr. Griffiths
Assembly
Buffalo Repulic
William F Bryan
Labor
White House
Bryan
Atlantic
Grover Cleveland
House
Senate
England
William McKinley
Grifiths
Gorman-Wilson
United States
Wnll
By A Man Who Voiced for PattiSon and Taft Support
A reader argues against the idea that Taft has undivided trust support, contending Roosevelt started big reform and Bryan and Gazette claims are fallacies. He asserts Roosevelt’s policy legacy and pledges to vote Taft to advance the cause, praising Roosevelt’s courage and Taft’s readiness to carry on.
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Taft
Gazette
Li Theodore Roosevelt
Republic
Bryan
Roosevelt
Teddy
Big Bill Taft
Head of Big Followsbee Tin Mills Calamity in Taft Election
Taft election coverage centers on a weary audience reacting to a calamity tied to Big Followsbee Tin Mills. The piece notes local officials and workers observing interruptions, with tension mounting as results loom and public response grows.
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Big Followsbee Tin Mills
Lentz attacks Bryan foe of Americanism at meeting
Continued on page 6. Nick Longworth remark and Lentz tirade are cited. The Democratic speaker is labeled a pettifogger and vilifier, while Bryan and Taft are praised as patriotic figures. Banfield the tin mill head warns Bryan victory would bring industrial depression and calls for restored business confidence if Taft wins.
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John J. Lentz
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Lentz
McKinley
Congress
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Taft
Hughes
William Banfield
Follansbee Tin Mills
Herald-Star
William H. Taft
William J. Bryan
Banfield
Ohio Valley
Crowd greets Bryan amid mixed political fervor at station
A large, lively crowd gathers to welcome William J. Bryan, Democrat orator, at the C and P station. The meeting features applause for Bryan and rival chants for Taft and Debs, with some derision toward reform bills and warnings about agitation and the economy. The event ends with a train departure and several incidents, including a floor collapse in Shaler's salon and police managing small fights near Market Street.
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Democracy
Taft
Bryan
Debs
Lower Market Street
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Pittsburg
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Ohio Valley
Theodore Roosevelt
Market Street
McFadden
Lentz
United States
Shaler
Taft Makes Indiana Swing With Broad Campaign Schedule
Judge Taft arrived in Indiana for a three day swing after leaving Cincinnati. He spoke at fifteen points including Milan and Aurora where he rebutted Bryan’s charges that employers of slack times and wage cuts would be bribed by a Bryan victory. Taft warned that Bryan’s election would bring hard times for workers and employers alike and said he would continue to urge workingmen throughout the campaign.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Taft
Indiana
New York
Cincinnati
Richardson
Milan
Aurora
Bryan
Forest Fires Threaten Pittsburg After Nearby Explosion
Fires near Annopin spread to a nitro glycerine plant causing two magazine blasts that destroyed buildings and a woman reportedly killed. Firefighters evacuated as new explosions struck, now menacing the town with potential heavy loss of life.
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Pittsburg
Annopin
Law Too Slow Sparks Woman to Shoot Employer
Chicago on October 27 witnessed Jennie Dempsey, angered by what she called slow law, shoot and fatally wound her employer, the Greek Jas Georgopolis. Dempsey had previously sworn a warrant for assault, but he was not arrested immediately.
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Chicago
Jennie Dempsey
Jas
Georgopolis
Miss Dempsey
Boy Burned Death Of Three Year Old In Amsterdam
Elmer Stone, three, son of Josiah and Mrs Stone of Amsterdam, died at 7 this morning from burns suffered yesterday afternoon while playing with matches and a kerosene can. His clothing caught fire. neighbors Greely Cogsil and John Andrews extinguished the flames but suffered burns.
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Elmer
Josiah Stone
Amsterdam
Greely Cogsil
John Andrews
Borham murder trial drags as juror sent home
The Borham murder trial progresses slowly with Juror Thompson sent home overnight. Officer Strobel testifies Borham’s arrest, a blackjack and revolver found on him, and his resistance as he claimed the Davis Piper gang pursued him. Multiple witnesses describe Goff’s assault on Borham and the ensuing shooting in the street.
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Borham
Thompson
Strobel
Davis-Piper Gang
Goff
Burglary Strikes C. J. McConnell Home in City North End
Thieves broke into the residence of C. J. McConnell between 7 30 and 9 p m. last night using a jimmy to pry the pantry window open. Only Mrs. McConnell’s ring, a cluster of three large stones, a gold bracelet set with diamonds and a gold band were taken. The burglars left behind other valuables and tobacco odor indicated their exit. Police traced a pawn shop attempt but have not yet captured the culprits.
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C. J. McConnell
McConnell
A Cers
Ohio labor votes back Taft says Herrick at rally
Former Ohio governor Myron T. Herrick spoke at New York Republican headquarters noting that Ohio workers show loyalty to Taft. He cited Cleveland railroad shop polls showing Taft ahead 1,748 to 510 with 491 doubtful.
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New York
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Cleveland
Taft
Bryan
Secretary Claims 4000 Petitions Filed in Local Option Drive
DAYS CLAIM Secretary Fetch reports over 4000 names on petitions filed with him and more arriving as the Local Option Committee pursues support. The group anticipates twice the required signatures, with timing of filing still uncertain. Pan Handle Officer Osborne finds 15-year-old Earl Curry in a box car in Dennison yards. he is fed and a telegram to his father is sent. the boy had traveled from Attoona to Newark seeking to see the world.
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Fetch
Local Option Committee
Pan
Osborne
Earl Curry
Attoona
Dennison Yards
Newark
Bank Looted in Virgil South Dakota Heist
The State bank at Virgil South Dakota was robbed of four thousand seven hundred dollars in cash and valuables by cracksmen who dynamited vaults and escaped before residents reached the scene.
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Sioux Falls
5. D
Virgil
S. D
Marching clubs praised for enthusiasm over discipline
The remark notes that while the marching clubs did not drill rigorously, their energy and spirit were commendable, highlighting enthusiasm over precision in performance.
Weather Forecast for Ohio and Washington
The forecast states Ohio will be fair tonight with Friday showers and cooler conditions. Washington reports similar cooling trends with chances of showers and cooler weather extending into Friday.
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Washington
Ohio
Grain Market Report From Chicago
Grain market closes with wheat at 7 18, corn 63 1 4, oats 47 Ard, pork price at 13 45. Market activity reflects steady demand and steady pricing signals for Wheat Corn and Oats across trading sessions in Chicago.
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Chicago
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