West Virginia Democrats press aggressive state campaign
Special correspondence from White Sulphur Springs reports West Virginia Democrats boast superior organization and readiness for a hard fall campaign. They highlight tax reform as the dominant issue and outline attacks on Republican candidate W. Dawson, plus concerns about Senator Elkins and internal southern dissension within the state party. The State committee is mobilizing pamphlets and spellbinders as poll results and voting strength are studied to predict November outcomes.
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Hemenway Confident of GOP Success in Meetings
Representative James A. Hemenway of Indiana, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, conferred with Chairman Cortelyou and the Republican Congressional committee today and voiced confidence in Republican success.
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James A. Hemenway
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Davis Wales with Soldiers at Graceland Visit in Elkins
Special to The Washington Post Elkins W Va August 19 Henry G Davis Democratic candidate for Vice President walks with guards to Graceland his home after returning from White Sulphur Springs Belmont Moore and Kerens join. Guards salute Davis and band cheers as he praises camp record and marksmanship Belmont urges drilled voters for November victory at Graceland Belmont Mrs Belmont Miss McKenna and Judge Moore also guests.
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Plan to bolt convention in Kanawha County
Republican delegates leave Charleston for Hinton to nominate a candidate in West Virginia’s Third District. Gaines faction rejects national executive proposals, signaling two rival conventions and two candidates with Edwards likely breaking away to form a separate ticket. Forecast: Democratic prospects improve if GOP splits persist.
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Democratic National Committee Stays Out of Murphy McCarren Feud
New York Aug 19 The Democratic National Committee will not intervene in the Murphy McCarren dispute in Greater New York and cannot remove McCarren as executive chairman. State leaders see no quick settlement though primaries August 30 may end the feud. Tammany’s attack on McCarren unsettles leaders. a Brooklyn primary outcome could determine his fate. Fairbanks accepts Elmira speaking date while Missouri Republicans urge vigorous campaign amid Democratic splits.
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Marquette Club Plans October Celebration in Chicago
Preparations underway for the Marquette Club annual celebration in Chicago on October 8. Scheduled speakers include Senator Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon, Congressman Watson of Indiana, and William Alden Smith of Michigan.
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Jersey Republican Convention Set for September 20 in Trenton
The Republican State committee executive met in Trenton and fixed September 20 as the date and place for the state convention to nominate a gubernatorial candidate.
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Appeals to Negro Voters in Roosevelts Campaign
The Blaine Invincible Club led by Col Perry Carson plans a nationwide appeal to colored voters to back Roosevelt and Fairbanks. The movement, reportedly sanctioned by Republican leaders, aims to reach every precinct in West Virginia to influence African American turnout amid fears of disfranchisement. The document will stress lynching and cite Southern governors. Carson notes the election holds unique significance for the colored man since the Civil War, urging blacks to vote for friends of their race.
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Abraham Lincoln
Col. Carson
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Parker
Political Gossip on Vermont Maine Ballots and Tennessee Race
The piece sketches early September majorities in Vermont and Maine with Republicans upbeat and Democrats weak, noting Proctor and Simpson projections and Maine comparisons. It covers Wisconsin La Follette attacks, Quarles oleomargarine politics, and Tennessee contests with Jesse Littleton, J B Frazier, and liquor debates shaping votes. Kentucky Democrats expect gains from Eleventh District troubles.
Republicans Seek Populists Aid in State Campaigns
The piece reports that Republicans in several states are guiding Populist speakers and funding campaigns to siphon Democratic strength. It notes Democratic confidence in Kentucky, the Blackburn succession talk, and possible Republican-aligned cooperation between Watson and Tibbles in multiple states. Watson is described as a sharp, experienced stump speaker.
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Ollie James
D. H. Smith
Lewis McQuown
Thomas Watson
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Tibbles
United States
Thurston to Speak in New York New Jersey West Virginia
Senator Scott of the Republican National Committee arranged speeches with former Senator Thurston of Nebraska across New York and New Jersey and a week in West Virginia. Additional speakers were planned for Vermont and Maine. Representative J Adam Bede and Secretary Wilson will speak in Maine with Skowhegan Farmington Corrina on September 1 2 3. Curtis Guild of Boston will join Secretary Wilson.
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Importers Blame Government Statisticians For Tobacco Trade Flaws
Importers accuse the Bureau of Statistics of Commerce and Labor of producing misleading tobacco import figures. They cite misclassified filler and wrapper duties, misreported exports, and reexports that inflate records. Investigations in Philadelphia and Mobile reveal discrepancies and fraudulent invoicing, prompting Treasury scrutiny.
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Trade officials question liquidations impact on duties
Department of Commerce and Labor officials discuss how basing liquidations on duties would distort imports, noting many cases go to the Board of General Appraisers and courts for reclassification and duty changes. They warn this could delay statistics and question overall effects on import quantities.
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