Republicans poised for big statewide and congressional victory
The piece notes strong Republican support amid a popular reform program and Roosevelt administration approval. It highlights a robust campaign machine led by Chairman Goodrich, plans for a rail and banking reform agenda, and a hoped for turnout. Key campaigns include Beveridge Hem enway Hanly and a slate of twelve of thirteen GOP congressmen likely to be reelected or chosen.
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Fairbanks
John L Griffiths
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Hemenway
Hanly
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Holliday
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Overstreet
Cromer
Charles B
Fred K Landis
Crumpacker
Brick
C Giihams
Newton W Gilbert
G. D. Hester
New Albany
Zenora
Dixon
Townsend barred from addressing Detroit area workers in Ecorse
Congressmen Charles E Townsend, a leading Alger successor candidate, was blocked from speaking to a 600 strong crowd at the Great Lakes Shipyards grounds in Ecorse. A bookkeeper barred Townsend and his party, provoking bitter GOP reaction as McMillan supporters dominate yard control.
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Washington Post
Detroit
Mich
Charles E .Townsend
Senate
Gen. Alger
Ecorse
Townsend
Willam C McMillan
James McMillan
Alger
Palmer
River Rouge
Great Lakes Shipyards
Great Lakes Company
McMillan
Townsi
Moran Eyes 398 Democratic Presidential Nomination
Special to The Waanington from East Boston Massachusetts reports John B Moran declares a 398 bid with Bryan and Hearst. Moran vows to support a Massachusetts man for the national convention if elected governor this year, while leaders warn Moran may not control the party or stampede other states.
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Waanington
Boston
Mass
New England
John B Moran
Bryan
Hearst
Moran
Massachusetts
Marlboro
Wilson to Speak in Iowa For Campaign Tour
Secretary Wilson plans to visit Iowa to campaign for the boys during the closing days of the campaign. He intends to make two or three speeches in his state at locations to be designated by the committee.
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Wilson
Shaw
Iawa
Jame
Hearst Debate Fights Gas Issue In New York Campaign
Hearst addresses crowded Saratoga rally as Democratic and Independence League candidate for governor. He defends gas legislation and court decisions against Hughes charge of newspaper misrepresentation, pledging no manipulation of public opinion. Also notes Bonaparte Maryland speaking dates and a Louisiana assault verdict sentencing a 17 year old girl’s attacker to death.
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Saratoga
Hal
Saratoga County
William Randolph Hearst
Independence League
Mr Hearst
New York City
Charles E Hughes
Court of Appeals
Sir Hearst
Hearst
Murphy on the Rack Prompts Grand Jury Hearings in New York
Chaos surrounds Tammany Hall as Jerome Roemer and the grand jury probe alleged payoffs by Independence League candidates. Murphy testifies of blackmail claims, with subpoenas issued for Chanler Goulden Rosalsky and Shober as hearings loom.
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Washington Po
New York
Chee = Murphy
Tammany
State Senate
Independence League
Murphy
Jerome
Grand
Willam Astor Chanler
Lewis Stuyvesant Ghanler
Democratic and Independence League
Joseph A Goulden
Bronx
Man Held For Homicide At Cannon Barroom Incident
Witnesses testified in a homicide case at the Cannon bar where Stewart was struck with a brick after a quarrel with Cannon. Patrolman Carroll said Stewart lay on the floor and was carried to the Moor hospital. Police found a brick in Stewart’s pocket. jurors included Mayor Mitchel and several named locals.
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Stewart
George Carroll
Cannon
Hendricks
Mayor Mitchel
C Langley
Thomas Walker
W P Hivana
Benjamin Smith
William A. Moore
Hughes Up-State Tour Emphasizes Labor and Reform
Oneonta and Delhi New York saw Republican governor candidate Charles Hughes campaign with labor support in railroad shops. He urged clean government and warned against treating politics as a game, noting citizens are not mere pawns on a chessboard.
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N.Y
Charles & Hughes
Republican Party
New York
Delhi
Hughes
Delaware Academy
Opera House
Huces
Cardozo Defiant Amid Dismissal From Colored Schools
Francis L Cardozo, dismissed supervising principal of colored schools, appeared at Lincoln School claiming no official notice of dismissal had reached him. Board secretary said a letter was mailed Thursday. Board plans a sweeping overhaul of colored schools. the incident sparks broader critique of conditions and leadership.
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Francis L Cardozo
Lincoln School
Franklin Building
Joan de Maine
Ins Bear
Cardozo
Cardose
Chancellor
Davis
Atlantic coast weather stalls tropical disturbance and alerts
The Weather Bureau reports a northeastward tropical disturbance over the Atlantic checked with falling barometer off the Carolina coast. Hazardous for coastal craft from Savannah to Layport as rain and colder conditions spread from Colorado to the Lower Lakes. Forecast includes Saturday Sunday chances of rain in Atlantic regions and snow in Wyoming, with colder conditions in the Rocky Mountains and Middle Atlantic.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantic
Atlante
Carolina
Colorado
Georgia
Train derailment on Capitol street saves 300 lives
A Southern Express train bound for Was 2 derailed at the South Capitol street Virginia avenue switch as a heavy rain caused the switch to slip. Only the second and third cars left tracks. one car jammed against a girder high above the street. About 150 Civil War veterans and companions survived with shelter in Washington, and many remained overnight prior to Manassas battlefield exercises.
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South Capitol Street
Virginia Avenue
Southern Express
Manassas
Ruth Elizabeth Hid
J. Wealey Hill
Col. F. PB. Sellers
Brooklyn Eagle
New York
James McLeer
Bound for Bull Run veterans to dedicate Brooklyn regimental monuments
Hundreds of Union veterans gather at the Second Bull Run battlefield for the dedication of monuments to the Fifth, Tenth, and Fourteenth regiments of Brooklyn New York funded by the New York legislature and city. Rev. J Wesley Hill will deliver the oration as veterans from both sides attend the ceremonies and a Park Association meeting considers promoting a Virginia park bill. A separate note from Annapolis reports Angel Hidalgo of Ecuador appointed as a midshipman at the US Naval Academy arriving to join a local preparatory school.
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Brooklyn
New York
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J Wesley Hill
Manassas
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Rixey
Virginia
Annapolis
Angel Hidelgo
Ecuador
Congress
United States Naval Academy
Plans for Jamestown Exposition Exhibits and DC Reproduction
The Washington commercial groups contracted 8,000 feet in the Manufacturers' Building for the James town Exposition and sought thousands more for a District of Columbia exhibit. They plan miniature reproductions of executive departments the Capitol the White House and Congressional Library with parking plans. District Commissioners may seek Congress approval for necessary funding.
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Liberal Arts
Woodworth Cum
D. 3. Kaufman
T. C
Capitol
White House
Congreg~tional
Congress
Woman pleads for dog as police arrest larceny suspect
Bessie Taylor, 19, charged with larceny of a diamond pin and $16, begs to take a collie she loves to police headquarters, says she cannot bear separation. Edward Philins also arrested. ring recovered. Both to have hearings at Police Court.
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Bessie Taylor
James L. Snow
Richmond
Warren
Q’des
Nut
Edward Philins
Fido
PREPARE FOR CONVENTION Delegates from White Protestant Sunday-schools
The executive committee of the Sunday-school Association of the District of Columbia plans the annual convention at Mount Vernon Place M E Church on October 2 30 and 31 with delegates from all Protestant Sunday schools in Washington. The program includes Rev B J Prettyman address on child study and a report from the association president. About 40 000 members are represented by more than 800 delegates. The association reports all debts paid with a balance on hand.
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Sunday-school Association of
District of Columbia
Sunday School Association
Mount Vernon Place Methodial Episcopal Church
W. W. Millan
H. B. F. Macfarland
P. H. Bristow
H. J. Bu
Earl Holer
Hilton Jackson
J. EB. Nichol
T. C. Newton
D. W.montgomery
Richard F. Jones
B. J. Prettyman
Baltimore
Returns to His Home After Threatening Letter
John E. Buckin twenty seven years old returned to his home on Thursday after leaving at seven o clock. He sent a special delivery letter to his mother at 638 Seventh Street Northeast two hours later stating he planned to end his life. Buckin had been in Baltimore two days and told police he had not been serious in the letter and hoped to obtain a position. The Ninth Precinct was alerted by Buckin’s aunt and notified of his return.
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Seventh Street
Hilsure
John E. Bockin
Baltimore
Ninth Precinct
Hts
Buckin
Sheridan Post G A R Inspected At Grand Army Hall
Annual inspection of Phil Sheridan Post G A R at Grand Army Hall featured department officers visit. Post in good financial and numerical condition. Resolutions invited worthy Civil War survivors not with a Grand Army post to join and offered three months free entrance fee.
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Department
Phil Sheridan
G A. R
Grand Army Hall
Grand Army
Bogus Captain Resigns Amid Looting Scandal
Berlin reports the fake Bargomaster of German Town resigns after an impostor allegedly looted town safe. A special cable dispatch from Washington Port notes the incident dated October 18, with uncertain officials and sparse details about the involved forces.
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Berlin
European Petroleum
Argomaste
Fiscenira
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