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Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

11

Bowen's attack on Lilley parties dividing Connecticut Republicans

Dr George Bowen former state legislator and head of the state grange writes Editor Connecticut Farmer opposing Congressman Lilley. He cites three main Republican objections to Lilley electing, including his congressional record and machine-dictated nomination, warning of moral impact on the party.

George Bowen State Grange Lilley Connecticut Farmer Connecticut Taft Congress Sons of

The Connecticut Republican Machine’s Grip on Lilley

In a forceful critique the speaker denounces the Connecticut machine that backed George Lilley for governor, claiming a brazen boss system controls nominations, delegates, and policy. He argues the campaign discredits truth and independence, urging voters to decide on merit, not orders. The piece contrasts the machine with principled leadership and warns of lasting political fallout.

Woodruff Lilley Lake House Senate Connecticut Republican Machine Tammany Hall New York Connecticut

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