Visions of victory Democrats rally at rival HQ
A candid, period piece report contrasts Democratic activity with Republican optimism as Bryan supporters and Parker backers mobilize in New York and New Jersey. The piece portrays a busy scene at the Waldorf lobby and various campaign efforts to secure silver votes, noting leadership, fund appeals, and the hopeful atmosphere surrounding Parker and Bryan alignment during the fall political contest.
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Waldorf
Republia
A 1 Jri
Petti Bos
Uorhna
Tos Kg Fe Ford
Bryans
Woodruff Visit Signals Shifts in New York Gop
New York Republicans watch ex Lieutenant General Woodruff's Washington stop as a sign of evolving support for the party. Odell's Brooklyn camp tries to rally for state candidates while Higgins faces long knives from Platts followers. Roosevelt's strength in New York raises confidence, though Herrick's chances grow as Democrats acknowledge Roosevelt's political reach.
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New York
Gev Woodruff
Washington
Timothy
Brooklyn
Odell
Platts Folowers
Higgins
Odella
Roosevelt
Herrick
Republicana
Wisconsin Stalwarts pick Scofield to join ticket
The Stalwart faction substitutes former Gov Edward Scofield for Cook on the Wisconsin ticket, inviting Supreme Court arbitration and threatening to turn the state over to Parker if the national committee acts against them. They claim Roosevelts fate hangs on La Follette opposition and vow a full campaign while seeking to keep the party united against La Follette.
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Ocerto
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National Committee
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Parker
Stalwarte
Supreme Court
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Peek
Spooner
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State Committee
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Hepublican
Eines
Mandimus
Walter L Houser
State Central Committee
Milwaukee
Samuel A Cook
Edward Scofers
Cookmars
Wisconsin
Mi la Folette
Republican Party
Paty
Fuller Opera House
Madison
Massas
H W Chernoweth
Henry Payne
May Modify Laws Referenced Commission on Passport Reform
Russia may revise discriminatory passport laws after Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and Interior Minister show sympathetic interest. Ambassador McCormick’s talks with Prince Sviatopolk-Sibeky led to the formation of a high commission under the interior ministry to study the American representations. A new cordial tone signals possible progress in U S Russian passport relations and anti Jewish exclusion.
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McCormick
Pratest
St Petersburg
Russia
United States
Lama
Foreign Office
High Commission
Empire
Imperial
Ukase
Count Lamadorff
Interior
McCcormick
Prince Sviatopelk-Sibeky
Count Lamsdorit
Svivtopalk-Morsky
Mayor McClellan Sued Over Civil Service Grievance
New York October 6 Mayor McClellan was served with a summons in a civil suit for 100000 damages filed by Hal Bell a former member of the municipal civil service commission The action names McClellan individually not as city head Bell resigned from the commission and the resignation was accepted Report says Civil Service Reform Association had led to the board's removal and the mayor wrote Bell a letter saying the resignation might not have been accepted if the charges were clearer.
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McClellan
Hbel
Hal Bell
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Bell
Wr WeCilan
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Reform Association
Hell
Commission
Bells
Woman cries fire. Brooklyn theater panic quelled
During the second act of Romeo and Juliet at the Bijou Theater in Brooklyn a woman in the balcony cried fire claiming a glare behind the stage. The panic subsided after a company member warned there was no danger and the orchestra resumed. No injuries reported.
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New York
Ignta
Two Dead and One Dying in Mitchell County Shooting
A triple tragedy at Faircloth near Camilla Georgia reports say Mr F K Smith and his son were shot to death by Charles Gillenwaters and Gillenwaters son at the post office. Charles Gillenwaters was mortally wounded by a pistol shot through the abdomen. Cause of the trouble unknown.
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Camilla
Faircloth
F K Smith
Charles Gillenwaters
Gillenwaters
Bears kill two in Yellowstone Park
A man and boy employed in Yellowstone National Park were killed by bears near Yellowstone Lake. A freighter from Gardner passing through the park was attacked. he shot one bear and was arrested, but the major in command released him. A formal protest will be sent to President Roosevelt requesting steps to reduce bear numbers by authorizing a big hunt.
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Washington Peat Cody Wye
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Roosevelt
Taft on Philippines and Democratic danger in 1900s glare
Taft and Beveridge spoke at a National Republican League meeting in Indianapolis on October 6. He warned that a Democratic victory could force immediate Filipino independence, risking insurrection if not granted, or disgraceful abandonment if granted. He outlined U.S. governance, education efforts, and projected two-year creation of a popular Philippine assembly, noting ongoing costs to Baltimore and state rail lines.
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William H .Taft
United States
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Natonal Republican League of the
J Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Sid B Redding
Tittle Rock Ark
Capt Willame Englich
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Taft
Willam H Taft
Philippine Island
Iarrison
Spain
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Ths
Democratic Party
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The
Fale
Philippines
Williams sarcastic at Louisville campaign rally speech
Congressman John Sharp Williams opened the Democratic campaign in Louisville at the Seventh Street Armory. A large crowd heard a speech steeped in sarcasm accusing the Roosevelt administration and praising Jefferson and Jackson as constructive leaders while criticizing the Republicans for trusts and official corruption.
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John Sharp Willams
Louiville
Seventh Street Armory
Willams
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
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Jefferson
Jackson
Wilts House
Theodore Roosevelt
Tie
Uthough
Fairbanks Campaign Stops in Ogden Utah
Senator Fairbanks arrived in Ogden and spoke at the Grand Opera House to a large audience after a day marked by Utah political discussions. He avoided state issues in public remarks while Utah senators Smoot and Kearns met him, and he planned a Colorado campaign with Senator Dalliver.
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Grand Opera House
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Here
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Howells
Guy Thomas
State Supreme Cour
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Kearns
American Party
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Eiko
Great Salt Lake
Lucia
Dalliver
Portland
Colorado
Iowa
W J Smith
Fulton
Oregon
Cortelyou Coming to Payne Funeral and Talks with President
Cortelyou, head of the Republican National Committee, will attend the Payne funeral in Washington and consult with the President. A meeting of the executive committee was held to review campaign plans. Barrett’s Panama report schedule and canceled speaking tour are noted, with travel options and limited availability.
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New York
Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Washington
Executive Committee
John Barrett
Panama
Parker Plans Keep Speaking Limited and Esopus Return
Judge Parker will return to Esopus and avoid nationwide stump speeches. He will follow Rosemount precedent by speaking only where planned, with no entreaties to campaign in other states. Labor and Hungarian groups voiced support, while Peabody urged funds for the campaign and the Troques Club was declined for a speaking event.
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Peabody
Parker
Labor Party
Democratic National Headquarters
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George Foster Peabody
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Orvan Williama
Troqués Club
the Treasury
John G Carlisle
Charles A Towne
Campaign Dispatches and War News Across Pages
Today's issue highlights La Follette threats to Russia and passport issues for Hebrews, Taft on Philippines, Parker's Esopus return, and Waggaman statement. Cabinet officers, funeral notices, and excitement in Mukden as war looms. Peace congress and Kaiser message feature in European coverage.
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Russia
Taft
Philippines
Parker
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Kaiser
S-News
Virginia
Marslang
Lexington
Taft foresees peaceful Filipino independence meeting
Secretary Taft predicted the Manila mass meeting on Sunday will be peaceful with no warlike results. He noted fiery orators but said the government will not interfere and that the event aims to support the American committee on Philippine Independence. Sandico spoke at a prior meeting with no harmful outcomes as the governor attended.
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Nine in Car Die as Bronx Crash Brings Train Collision
An auto with nine aboard speeded along Jerome Avenue in the Bronx and plunged from a 20 to 30 foot embankment onto the New York Central Railroad tracks. Two people died, eight others injured, and a Croton-bound train struck the wreckage near Grand Central. Suspected speed and a broken bridge are noted as causes, with engineer Livingstone held for questioning.
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Jeanette Davis
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Charies Dor
Explosion Wrecks Pensacola Stratton Works
A boiler explosion at the Stratton Works in Pensacola injures five workers, with reports that several may be trapped under debris. The blast at 9 o'clock wrecked the east end, hurled debris over three blocks, sparked a fire that was put out.
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Oil Lamp Fire Kills Three Aboard Brooklyn Barge
In New York a coal barge captain Orin Gartmar of the Talpa and two crew members died from burns after an overturned oil lamp caused a fire in the vessel cabin near Erie Basin Brooklyn this morning. The three men were together in the cabin when the lamp toppled, with the two other fatalities occurring at the scene.
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Erie Basin
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Waggaman Bankruptcy Case Seeks First Creditor Meeting
Real estate holdings of Mr Waggaman valued into the millions and a long delayed bankruptcy report filed. Referee Bradley scheduled the first creditors meeting for Friday morning at City Hall in the grand jury room. Assets include a large art collection and various policies. secured debts exceed seventeen million dollars with unsecured amounts listed.
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