Senator Simmons and Gov Glenn Oppose Bryan Tax Railroad Plan
Democratic leaders from North Carolina and Texas publicly oppose Bryan’s government ownership of railroads. Senator Simmons says he does not endorse the proposal while Gov Glenn dissents from full national ownership, warning of monopolies and party power. Republicans hail the plan as a campaign asset while Democrats urge restraint until party policy is clear.
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New York
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North Carolina
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Texas
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Georgia
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Simmons
Ralwaya
United States
Fairbanks Guest of T. F. Walsh at Augusta luncheon
Vice President Fairbanks arrived in Denver en route to Boise for irrigation congress. About seventy five prominent men were invited to a luncheon in his honor by Thomas F Walsh and a reception followed at the Republican Club. In Augusta Col J H Estill’s name will not be presented for the gubernatorial convention set for Macon. Delegates from Chatham County will not attend. In Wayne Indiana Gov Hanly accepted the resignation of Rep Newton W Gilbert who joins a Federal judgeship. a special election will fill the vacancy.
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Chatham
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Gilbert
Wayne Ind
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Indiana
Pinhppie Islands
Mr. Bryan
Victoria Hotel
Democratic Club
Richard Crocker
Wiliam Hoge
Commercial ‘Travelers’ Anti-trust League
Ita
Bryan
Gov. Folk
Missouri
Bryan Defiant Upholds Views at Newark Reception
William Jennings Bryan visited the Victoria Hotel and the Democratic Club, meeting Gov. Folk of Missouri and other party leaders. He declared independence from local political pressure, recalled shared Virginia roots with Folk, and spoke to a Newark crowd of about 10,000, asserting he would pursue national rather than local battles.
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Missouri
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Reppehennock County
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Democratic Party
Gov. Jennings
Florida
Charles V. Fornes
Wyatt
Eawin O'Dwyer
Eugene Rusche
Isador Straus
Theodore Connolly
James Smith
Congressman Bulger
Twenty-third Street
Newark
Bryan Addresses Jersey City Crowd Amid Campaign Heat
The speech rails at Roosevelt’s popularity and Democratic unity while denouncing corporate influence. A heckler is restrained by police as Bryan links party loyalty to ethical politics. A late torchlight procession winds through Jersey City with 10,000 in attendance before Bryan heads to New York for further campaigning.
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New York
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Democratic
Bryan Honored by New York Newspaper Men Dinner
William J. Bryan spoke informally to twenty New York City newspaper men, urging higher public morality. He recalled early journalism days and urged editors to align with conscientious beliefs, predicting a quicker victory for right with honest reporting. Bryan then traveled to Chicago for a planned Westward trip, with preparations for a large welcome and a two event Bryan Day in the city.
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New York City
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Jersey City
New York
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Folke
Bryan day set at Radford fair in Virginia
Special to The Washington Post reports Bryan will attend the district fair at Radford from September 15, with Nebraskan star accompanied by his wife and daughter Miss Grace Bryan. They will stay as guests of Gov. Tyler during the event.
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Washington Post
East Radford
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Radford
Ith
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Gov. Tyler
Southeast Virginia fair to host notable visitors this week
William Randolph Hearst Gov Glenn of North Carolina Gov Swanson of Virginia Senator Daniel Senator Martin and Bud Coler of Brooklyn will attend with some arriving earlier than Mr Bryan and staying several days. Gov Tyler chairman of the executive committee announced success after a New York trip and preliminary steps were taken to entertain the distinguished visitors in Southwest Virginia hospitality.
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North Carolina
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Brooklyn
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New York
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Virginia
Bryan Indorsed by American Anti-Trust League Letter
The National Executive Committee of the American Anti-Trust League sent William J Bryan a letter praising his Madison Square Garden speech. They support his stand against criminal trusts and for government ownership of railroads, urging Jeffersonian Democracy and economic liberty as guiding principles.
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New York
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Banquet by Marquette Club Honors Joseph G Cannon
The Marquette Club of Chicago will host a banquet on October 9 to honor Joseph G Cannon. Speakers include Congressman Henry Sherman Boutelle Rev Frank Bristol Frank C Goudy and Congressman Adam Bede with Cannon the guest of honor.
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Marquette Club
Chicago
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Henry Sherman Boutelle
Frank Bristol
Washington, D.C
Frank C. Goudy
Colorado
Adam Bede
Minnesota
Bryan Abandons Trip Over Opposition to Federal Ownership
Special to The Weabington Fort New York Sept 1 William J Bryan said he will not go to New Zealand after election day He cancelled plans to travel abroad citing fatigue and desire to return home His friends cite Southern Democrats opposition to his federal railroad ownership plank as the cause They expect him to yield and drop the 16 to 1 free silver stance at the 1908 Democratic Convention Georgia Deadlock Continues Newt contends the First Congressional district headlark convention adjourned after a 202d ballot with North South East and West delegations each holding eighteen votes, as W W Sheppard and others maintain steady support.
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Bryan Defends Federal Railownership Amid Jim Crow Criticism
William Jennings Bryan responds to Democratic critics of federal ownership of railroads and addresses alarm over Jim Crow implications. He argues state laws would apply to lines within borders, deflecting questions about through routes. He jokes about mistaken private secretary rumors and notes many Republicans share a bad fate, offering no further comment.
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New York
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Arkansas Campaign Ends as Little Predicts 60000 Plurality
In Little Rock on September 1 Representative John Little, Democratic nominee for governor, predicted a 60,000 plurality over Republican John L Worthington. The campaign closed with Democratic state nominees as the sole full ticket. Republicans Prohibitionists and Socialists ran only for governor. The election will decide successors to U.S. Senator James H. Berry and fill state and county offices including legislature members.
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