Taft Sees Bryan as Changed Politician in 1900s Contrast
Taft, traveling, remarks that Bryan has shifted from idealist to practical politician. He notes Bryan’s past resistance to Tammany and Sullivan, and calls today’s Bryan willing to compromise for victory, altering Taft’s respect toward his Democratic foe. Telegraph report.
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Opinion on Primaries Shapes Party Nomination Rules
Deputy Attorney General Cumberland advises Secretary McAfee that parties with the right to a uniform primary ticket must use it and cannot later seek nomination by nomination papers. The ruling affects Prohibition and Socialist nominees for the Legislature, notably Jacob D. Utech in Allegheny's Sixth district, where no primary ticket was filed though entitled, making later nomination papers invalid due to a vacancy.
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Primary rules on filling vacancies after the election
The primary law governs filling vacancies that arise after the primary under party rules. Such post primary vacancies are not fillable by nomination at the primary, as the act contemplates vacancies existing after the primary.
Dozen States Doubtful in Presidential Campaign
New York October campaign start sees many speakers called to duty as October rush begins. Governors Hughes and others plan stops, with twelve states in doubt including New York, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Electoral tally shows 128 in doubt, 194 for Republicans, 161 for Democrats. outcomes hinge on New York and Indiana.
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Republicans Busy on Pennsylvania Campaign Trail
Special correspondence from Philadelphia notes a flurry of activity at the Republican state headquarters. Colonel Wesley R. Andrews reports strong county cooperation and a promising wind-up with national speakers including Vice President Fairbanks, Leslie M. Shaw, and Representative Longworth among others.
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Taft Addresses Farmers on Tariff Prosperity in the West
Judge Taft argues Republican tariff policy boosted Kansas farm prices from 18 to 44 cents for corn and from 49 to over 92 cents for wheat, claiming 1907 crops gained hundreds of millions in value. He cites oat barley potato and hay gains and notes rising horse values and general prosperity under Republican rule.
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DOJ Prosecutions Under Sherman Trust Laws Total 228
Attorney General Bonaparte releases a summary of trust prosecutions under the Sherman and Interstate Commerce laws. He notes 228 proceedings since Roosevelt's administration, with 75 concluded successfully, 40 failed, and 115 pending, plus total fines of 1,260,325 dollars. He compares figures from Republican and Democratic administrations, detailing counts and fines.
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Wanted Advertisement for Bryan Campaign Offer
A four year guarantee issue invites responses offering a worn 16 to 1 phonograph a jingo anti imperialism platform and a tract on government ownership. Apply to William J Bryan Lincoln Nebraska no friends of Jim Guffey need answer this ad.
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Condition of Trade and Merchandising in October
Seasonable weather boosted retail activity and wholesale movement while hesitancy lingers in major industries. Low stocks push replenishment, but distant contracts move cautiously after the election. Steel and lumber demand rises with planned structure projects, and factories add workers as idle freight cars drop.
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The Railroad Y M C A Pioneers Welfare for Rail Workers
The Railroad Y M C A pioneered welfare work for railroad employees starting with the Cleveland branch in 1872. By 1877 the International Committee supervised it, funding shifts led to 80 percent of mileage served, and companies now fund about 40 percent of operating costs with the rest by members.
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State Treasury Receipts and Payments for September
The State Treasury reports September receipts of 4 730 430 90 against 1 885 390 61 for August and payments of 5 299 007 34 against 93 477 904 38, the largest in months due to school appropriations and road and charitable expenditures. The month end balance was 10 782 757 83, with 8 285 475 14 in the general fund. Total receipts this year reach 21 787 740 40, about 1 800 000 short of last year’s payments to the same point.
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Sheatz Breaks a Record in State Payments
Harrispure reports the September state treasury balance at 10 782 757 83 dollars, down from August due to school appropriations. Disbursements totaled nearly five and a quarter million, with State Treasurer Sheatz setting a record by paying all districts that filed reports.
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Campaign Lie Claimed By Oilman Barnsdall
Theodore N. Barnsdall denounces an Indianapolis story as a campaign lie alleging he gave 25000 for Governor Odell to secure a Prairie Oil and Gas franchise in Oklahoma. He retorts that Indiana produces good liars.
Taft Denies Labor Wage Claim In Vigorous Speech
The speaker rejects a 20 year old campaign lie claiming he supports paying laborers only a dollar a day. He notes his Panama Canal tenure paid steam shovel workers $250 a month and calls the accuser a liar and the believer a fool.
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Wanted a good correspondent at this place
Youngsville notice seeking a reliable local writer to communicate with the publisher of this paper.
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