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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1904
Page
4
Indiana analysis shows a Republican lean four weeks before election, noting demographic shifts, immigrant labor, and Gold Democrats. Bryan’s Indiana tour looms as a potential swing, with Kern optimistic for a Democratic edge in labor areas while gold Democrats stay aligned with national ticket.
Secretary Leste M. Shaw spoke at Richardson Theater amid a large Oswego turnout. A dinner at John T. Mott's home preceded a public reception as uniformed clubs paraded, praising democracy while criticizing opposition calls for campaigns over policy. The Porto Rican nominations section notes Tullo Garrinaga for Commissioner and Mateo Fajardo as Republican nominee.
Washington Post dispatch from Jersey City outlines Republican state troubles amid graft and corporate ties, with Roosevelt likely to win nationally but Democrats contesting the governorship. Black, a tax reform candidate, leads for governor against Howard Brokes, as Hudson County boss Robert Davis strengthens the Democratic organization in a tense statewide race.
The article portrays a heated exchange over Republican graft at the State capital led by Stokes and railroads’ light taxes in New Jersey. It notes Mr. Davis backing Parker, predicting a large independent vote, and discusses Roosevelt’s potential impact on ticket splitting and voter turnout amid a broad national shift.
The Washington Post reports a broad shift as Republicans rally to President Roosevelt. Party leaders in New York and statewide headquarters express strong belief his candidacy strengthens Republican tickets from upstate to the West Virginia and New Jersey races, while critics note regional variances and past unpopularity in New York City. Field notes show governors and legislators facing mixed prospects amid national optimism for Roosevelt.
Bishop W F McDowell of the Methodist Episcopal Church eulogized President Theodore Roosevelt in a conference sermon at Evanston Avenue Church. He called Roosevelt a model of determination and impulse guiding action, praising his leadership and the brave gathering of supporters who stood with him in defense of the nation.
The Democratic central committee completed plans for a mass ratification meeting at Convention Hall on Wednesday evening. Key leaders attended, speakers invited include Senator Davis and notable orators. banner permit secured for Pennsylvania Avenue. doors open at 7 with ample seating for the public.
Thomas E. Watson of the People's Party addressed a large audience in Chicago praising Parker’s nomination while denouncing both major parties. He attacked corporate influence, star chamber politics, and the Roosevelt-Parker binary, arguing Parker would not alter the system. New York headquarters for Watson opened at the Hoffman House with Melville Palliser in charge. an executive meeting was planned to map campaign strategy.
John Sharp Williams Democratic House leader arrived in Washington en route to New York for talks with national leaders. He predicted New York and West Virginia could be moved from doubtful to safe for Parker and Davis, saying he “almost would be willing” to state both states would cast their electoral votes for the Democratic nominees. He declined to discuss House control probabilities.
Ten members of Indianapolis Columbia Club may face charges of political betrayal and expulsion after a Tomlinson Hall meeting addressed by M. E. Ingals. Democratic County Chairman Clarke vouches for their Democratic loyalties. Staughton A. Fletcher, a prominent banker, is named, and Col Charley L. Jewett of New Albany is summoned to show cause why he should not be ousted for returning to the Democratic party.
Senator Hill condemned President Roosevelt for naming his secretary to the Commerce and Labor Department and chairing the national committee to aid the candidate. He denounced campaign fundraising from corporations, urged tariff revision, and endorsed Philippine independence when safe, while criticizing Panama policy and supporting Davis’s campaign.
Speeches extol Parker Swateel and Nudge Posac as a sixteen member slate, with Senator Davis and Gov White delivering closing remarks. The gathering praised Democratic aims, denounced Republic tariffs, and forecast the party’s victory this fall. A special campaign train will depart for Marsland and West Virginia, ending in Bluefield on October 18.
The funeral of ex Senator Matt W Runcom Ransom was held at 43 oclock this afternoon at Verona near Garvel burg Northampton Hunt. He was interred with Masonic honors in the old burying-grounds. Rev John A Weston of the Episcopal church of Hickory conducted the service. Gen Ransom was a member of that church. Distinguished men from many sections of the State attended. In Raleigh the State Capitol was closed and the flag at half mast.
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