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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1904
Page
2
The President rejects Democratic claims that Cortelyou was chosen for fundraising leverage. He sought a capable chair after others declined, with Loeb and Wellman pushing the selection. Bliss, Dawes, and Meyer assisted in fundraising while Cortelyou directed campaign efforts.
President Roosevelt will travel from Washington to Oyster Bay by special train with Secretary Loeb and White House aides to cast ballots. The party will transfer through Jersey City and Long Island City, arrive in Oyster Bay by 1915 am, vote, and return to Washington by about 6 90 o clock Tuesday evening. The president will receive election returns Tuesday night in the White House, with telegraphers coordinating direct wire service. Hoke Smith to Speak at Augusta in Democratic rally after meeting in Atlanta.
New York November 5 The Republican National Committee chairman Cortelyou received a large bronze gift from workers at the committee headquarters. He praised the loyal executive committee and affirmed a clean campaign as the reason for anticipated victory. The exchange followed a speech by Francia Curtis. The ceremony parallels a similar tribute to Coolidge by the literary bureau roving cup presentation.
George B Cortelyou head of the Republican National Committee told the General Committee of New York Republicans that Roosevelt’s win is safe in New York. He praised Gov Odell and urged vigilant polling to prevent illegal voting as Democrats focus attacks on the President to sway voters.
Secretary Morton defends Roosevelt against Parker charges, denounces Dems and Tammany, urges young voters to back the Republicans. He extols a strong navy, a robust merchant marine, and swift ship construction, targeting disorganization in the Democratic ranks and praising Garrett for Congress.
Pittsburg reports a large Republican meeting at Old City Hall with Burke Burchfield Hall and Senator Knox, who criticizes Parker for slander and defends Roosevelt. Knox accuses Parker of compounding compromises with Tamany Hall Hearst Hill Bryan and Wall Street and urges proofs of alleged fund-raising schemes. Roosevelt’s record on antitrust and fair play is praised.
Mr and Mrs Stumph owners of the Stumph Lyford firm announce retirement from business in Washington. Whole stock at Connecticut Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue stores will be sold rapidly. Affairs to be closed by year end and buildings offered for lease from January. The shop has one of the finest furniture stocks, including many imports from rope. The sale of goods will attract much interest.
Special to The Washington Post from Indianapolis reports Thomas Taggart, D N C chairman, saying Roosevelt’s Parker attack boosted Democratic votes. Taggart accuses the President of not denying trust money funding campaigns and warns of continued “skinning” of the people if Roosevelt and Fairbanks win.
Senator Gorman condemned President Roosevelt and Parker charges on trust funds at the Lyric rally in Baltimore. He said Wall Street meeting attendees including Harriman Stillman and Schiff discussed noninterference by Roosevelt with trusts and pledged support, while Gov Aycock also criticized Roosevelt's record.
Secretary Edwards of the Democratic Congressional Committee expresses confidence in Parker’s election to the Presidency and predicts Democratic gains in the next House. He says carry the House is possible but not probable, citing hoped wins in Wisconsin, Indiana, New York, and larger gains in several states.
Storm warnings issued along Pacific coast from Columbia River mouth to Juan de Fuca Strait and New England coast from Block Island to Eimerport. Friday night’s Atlantic storm moves offshore with high winds in Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts. expect showers in Texas and Montana, fair elsewhere. Temperatures fall from the Upper Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic, with variable winds and general fair weather Sunday and Monday.
Parker argues trusts fund the Republican committee to swing pivotal states and rails at ballot manipulation by money. He cites Roosevelt and Cortelyou links, urges outlawing corporate contributions to elections, and pledges to pursue a drastic clean campaign if elected. Brooklyn Democrats greet his reply after a lengthy club appearance.
Washingtonians are invited to assemble in front of The Fast Building on Tuesday night to receive the election news. A stereopticon will display results on a mammoth screen with bulletins from Associated Press Western Union and Postal Telegraph. Incidental entertainment includes pictures prepared for the occasion. The Post will be first to report results and welcomes all to the news hot from the wires.
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