Bryan After More Votes in Empire State
William J. Bryan spoke at Madison Square Garden after a long day of rain and travel. He began with a rousing reception, then addressed a large crowd amid cheering that lasted minutes before he spoke with renewed vigor. Earlier he campaigned in Patterson New Jersey despite heavy rain.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Denver
Patterson
New Jersey
Women’s Democratic Club
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Mining Congress Sets Eleventh Session in Pittsburg
The American Mining Congress executive committee calls for the eleventh session in Pittsburg, December 2 to 5, 1908. Topics include miners health protections, fraudulent stock elimination, smelter relations, federal mining schools aid, rare minerals, timber and water, and unified mining laws. The convention will be an open forum with delegates urged from the president, governors, and business leaders. A coal mine gas testing plant, funded by last session, will be a featured feature.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
The
American Mining Congress
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Mines
United States Senate
Congress
United States
Farewell Party for Rev Gardner and Wife
The Baptist congregation held a Monday evening farewell for Rev and Mrs Gardner who depart today for Eureka Utah where Mr Gardner will help build another church. Rev Richard BE Day from northern California will arrive next Sunday to assume the work left by Mr Gardner.
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the Baptist Rch
Mrs. Gardner
Eureka
Uta
Mr. Gardner
Auch
Richard BE
California
Hearst May Move to Nevada as 1910 Senatorial Run
Reports from New York claim William Randolph Hearst plans to relocate to Nevada to pursue a 1910 United States Senate bid as a step toward the presidency. The rumor has caused a stir in Reno as residents await his arrival and public statement. The dispatch also notes he ordered George Cole, head of the Nevada Independence League, to halt further campaign spending.
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Reno
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Nevada
United States
New York Dispatch
Hearst
George Cole
Independence League
Stock Exchange Awaits Election Quietly
The market today stayed cheerful yet restrained in buying as the presidential campaign neared its end. Traders expect a buying surge after the election, with supporters hoping for steady prices while bonds remained irregular.
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Associated Press
New York
Mayor Harper Sues Over Malicious Defamation Charges
Angeles Oct 26 Mayor A O Harper filed a $2000000 damages suit in superior court against Edwin T Mann and the Evening Express. He seeks $50000 damages on each of four counts alleging malicious defamatory reflections on his character administration of city government and stance on vice and crime.
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Angeles
Edwin T. Mann
The
Evening Express
Harper
Superior Court
Phoenix Man Fatally Shoots Wife Then Tries Suicide
Phoenix, Oct. 26. H. B. Knox, former Phoenix National Bank cashier, shot his wife fatally as three shots misfired. a fourth pierced her heart. He then tried to kill himself with a knife to his wrists and threatened to die by electric shock. Both victims are in critical condition and Knox is declared insane.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
H. B. Knox
Phoenix National Bank
Knox
Secretary of State O Connor jailed for ballot contempt
Secretary of State Timothy O Connor was found guilty of contempt and ordered jailed until he obeys the court order on official ballots for the November election. He refused to place anti Guggenheim and business men's tickets on the ballots, though these tickets include regular Republican electors and state officers. The four judges split on the ballot issue, and an appeal will follow.
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Denver
Timothy O'Connor
Allen
O'Connor
Kern Campaign Tour Through Indiana Attacks Trusts
Democratic vice presidential hopeful John Kern spent the day on a special train campaigning from Indianapolis to Jeffersonville then headed for a northeastern swing. He warned voters that Republicans are scaring them with panic and said every unlawful trust benefits Taft while promising no worse conditions under a Democratic administration.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
John Kern
Jeffersonville
Kern
United States
Taft
Rumor of Governor Patterson’s Assassination in Memphis
Rumors spread on October 26 in Memphis alleging the assassination of Governor M R Patterson by night riders. The Associated Press confirmed the report was false and did not abate the citywide excitement.
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Memphis
M. R. Patterson
Associated Prean
Fire Threatens St Michael de Wentworth Village
Bush fires raged for three days and neared Mc Pauls camp on the edge of the settlement about fourteen miles north of La Chute as the town of St Michael de Wentworth faced possible destruction.
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LA Chute
St. Michael de Wentworth
McPaul
Vill Ina
Chafin Attacks Platform Amid Prohibition Plea
Eugene Chafin Prohibition candidate delivers an address in New York denouncing the Democratic platform as a mother hubbard dress while urging universal prohibition. He makes no major attacks on other parties and focuses on his single issue.
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New York
Eugene Chafin
Chafin
Fleet Nears China in Atlantic Power Move
A wireless message from the Atlantic fleet reports perfect weather and target practice preparations. Rear Admiral Emory's squadron separated to head for Amoy China at 9 this morning, signaling a key strategic shift in the voyage.
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Associated Proas
Tokio
Atlantic Fleet
Emory
Amoy
China
Taft Campaigns in New England with Five Brooklyn Speeches
Taft spent Oct 26 touring Connecticut and Brooklyn, delivering five speeches. He dined with Republican leaders including Timothy Woodruff, reviewed a parade, and drew large crowds at Claremont rink. Yale students presented a bound memorial as part of a New Haven event before Taft went to his brother’s Manhattan home.
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Associated Press
New York
Connecticut
Brooklyn
William Taft
Timothy Woodruff
New Haven
Yale
Claremont Rink
Union League Club
Taft
Manhattan
Claremont
Dolliver
Depew
Labor Vote Spots Labor Vote Spot
T J Dolan president of the International Brotherhood of Steam Shovelmen and Drillers met President Roosevelt to discuss the political situation. Dolan said he had just toured Indiana Ohio and New York and reported that labor representatives believe the labor vote is fairly evenly divided.
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Associated Press
Washington
T. J. Dolan
International Brotherhood of Steam Shovelmen
Dolan
Indiana
Ohio
New York
Roosevelt
Brotherhood
Comstock Mines in Virginia City See Power Struggle
A fight for control of the Comstock mines in Virginia City pits coal financier Edward Sturgis against local broker factions led by Herman Zadig Bob Morrow and Charlee Hirschfeldt. Decided control at December elections likely to stay with local interests as proxies dominate voting. A narrow scuffle at Crown Point meeting between Zadig and Frederick Awan was prevented by bystanders.
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Comstock
Virginia City
Edward Sturgis
Pennsylvania
Herman Zadig
Bob Morrow
Charlee Hirschfeldt
Inen
Sturgis
Comstock Point
Con. Virginia
Ophir
Yellow Jacket
Hoe
Crown Point
Zadig
Crown Point Priday
Yadig
Predericka Awan
Sluraie
Moros Kill Ten Men On Mindanao Plantation
In a hours long clash near Tigan Mindanao nine Filipino laborers and their superintendent were killed by Moros. The attack began with a surprise assault on Shepherd plantation, followed by a brutal hand to hand fight and the destruction of plantation stores.
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Manila
Tigan
Mindanao
Aitso
Roosevelt Turns Fifty Focuses on Quiet Birthday Plans
Washington on October 26 reports the fiftieth birthday of President Roosevelt to occur tomorrow. No family celebration is planned, though Mrs. Roosevelt may host a surprise dinner party.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Pugilism Murdered By City Boxing Inspection Motive
New York police commissioner ordered inspectors to halt all boxing bouts in the city tonight and going forward. The move follows heavy publicity from a recent bout between Pasky Melar-Vand and Leach Cross and aims to curb public attention around boxing matches.
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Bingham
Pasky Melar- Vand
Leach Cross
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