Bryan’s Election Appeal Highlights Reform Platform
National Chairman Mack cites alleged talks between Taft managers and Standard Oil for a $1,000,000 contribution. William J. Bryan closes his east tour with a broad call for direct elections, labor rights, anti trust reforms, depositors protection, and honest government amid Republican power and corporate influence.
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New York
Mack
Taft
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil
Roosevelt
John D. Rockefeller
Bryan
William J. Bryan
East
Democratic Party
United States
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
Congress
Senate
Samia Jennins Bryan
Bryan Attacks Rockefeller and Carsesia in Indiana Rally
In Winchester Indiana on October 31 Bryan renewed his attack on Rockefeller and Carsesia after appealing to the people for support of the Democratic ticket. He continued to press the campaign line against the Republican platform and its candidates.
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Bryan
Rockefeller
Winchester
Ind
Wi J. Bryan
Carsesia
Taomuant
New Haven
Frank Hotchkiss
Yale College
Campaign News From The Presidential Drive In Several States
Desperate fighting marked the final campaign days in New York Indiana and Illinois as Taft and Bryan focused on key states. Taft toured New York Elmira Oswego and Binghamton before Buffalo while Bryan campaigned in Indiana and Chicago. Debs toured Wisconsin for the Socialist bid, and other candidates spoke in Connecticut Boston and Detroit. A Hartford controversy about bogus ballots surfaced as the election neared and Miss Crash Silliman was sentenced in Washington for petty theft.
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New York
Indiana
Tlinois
Jinoh
Gill
Taft
Bryan
New York State
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Root
Sherman
Kingston
Hughes
Chandler
Dutchess
William R. Hearst
Independence Party
Thomas J. Hisgen
Carnegie Hall
Eugene V. Debs
Wisconsin
Socialist Party
KE. W. Chafin
Prohibition
Chicago
A.S. Watkins
Detroit
Michigan
Meyer
Boston
Alton B. Parker
Buffalo
Narre
Washington
Silliman
Connecticut
Miss Silliman
Morse Trial Brings Morse The Fighter To The Stand
Charles W Morse testified in the United States court amid a tense cross examination by United States District Attorney Stimson as he faced charges of violating national banking laws. The testimony revealed a shift from calm to combative as Morse argued for his claims, highlighting a legal battle over control and finances. In Mineola, burglars cut telephone lines and looted the home of counsel Joseph Shay, taking about 1500 dollars in cash and jewelry after subduing Shay's mother-in-law and terrifying the couple.
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Charles W. Morse
United States
A. H. Curtis J
Cross Examiner
Stimson
Morse
Mineola
L.1
Joseph Shay
Hains Brothers
Cedarhurst
Shay
Wind felled poles disrupt Manchester rail traffic
Strong winds blew down fifteen poles from the Connecticut Co power station, blocking Manchester railroad tracks and delaying traffic for hours. In Boston services marking the Boston diocese centennial featured religious orders and Mass, with Cardinal Gibbons expected from New York to attend tomorrow’s ceremonies.
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Connecticut Co
Boston
BCUL
Mena George A. Guertin
John O'Rourke
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Prince Von Buelow Resignation Not Accepted
Berlin October 31 reports say Prince Von Buelow offered his resignation as imperial chancellor after the London publication of the Interview with the Emperor. The emperor refused the resignation but allowed a full explanation to answer the unjust attacks against his majesty.
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Berlin
Prince von Buelow
Imperial Chancelor
William
London
Colored Man Bound Over on Assault Charge
Nathaniel Chatfield, colored, was bound over to the superior court under $1,000 bonds on the charge of assaulting the twelve year old daughter of Mrs Arthur Taylor. Chatfield was reported to have previously served a term in jail on a similar charge.
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Nathaniel Chatfield
Superior Court
Arthur Taylor
Chatfield
Steamers Break Storm Link West of Monomoy
Steamers in the storm-bound fleet anchored west of Handkerchief Lightship and Monomoy Point escaped the gale today. Vessels include Vale of Metropolitan, James B Whitney, Massachusetts, North Star, and City of Columbus with 400 passengers and other cargo, many ships remaining behind Monomoy as northwest wind persisted. Tugs with tows also waited for calmer seas. Bert Haverly, famed minstrel and comedian, collapsed and died after leaving a cafe. Funeral to be managed by city theater groups.
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Monomoy Point
Vale of Metropolitan Line
New York
Boston
James 8. Whitney
Massachusetts
North Star
Portland Sana
City of Columbus
Savannah
Monomoy
Cape
Sam Franchy
Bert Haverly
Jack Haverley
Haverly
Reed and
Emerson
Hoyt
Navy and Carlisle Indians battle ends in 6 6 tie
Annapolis October 31 Carlisle Indians and Navy midshipmen played to a 6 6 draw in a eagerly watched gridiron clash both teams matching opponents from the big four in score. The game followed a six year pause since their last meeting.
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Carlisle Indians
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Washington
Navy Field
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Carlisle
Navy
Robertson
Waseuka (Capl
Northcroft
Laroque
Vsseeees Moyer
Barrell
Sesees Slingluft
President says Rockefeller did not fix Taft votes
Washington reports a second statement from the president after a White House address. He cites letters and telegrams about Rockefeller pledging to vote Taft, calling it a Democratic trick. Some doubt remains that Standard Oil influence could swing late in the campaign.
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Washington
White House
Rockefeller
Taft
Connecticut Forecast Says Fair and Cold Ahead
The forecast for Connecticut calls for fair skies and continued cold conditions tonight and Sunday with gentle to moderate west to northwest winds. A high pressure ridge over the Mississippi valley brings pleasant temperatures east of the Rockies, while a disturbance near Nantucket yesterday has moved near Chatham, bringing high winds along the New England coast.
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Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Centra
Nantucket
Chatham
New England Coget
Meriden visitors and local notes mixed with shop news
Miss Mildred Frost visits Meriden and Thomas Norman stays with relatives there. Upson Singleton & Co advertises a $1.97 overcoat. Dr J H Dillon returns after studies in New York. Charles Egan, back from the University of Pennsylvania dental school, urges fellow students to vote. Hartford police badges are sent to Meriden patrolmen as Bridge Celebration souvenirs. Waterbury tinware day sees heavy sales with many women buying, while discussions warn about market control and call for honest competition ahead of next Tuesday’s vote.
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Meriden
Thomas Norman
Upson, Singleton & Co
J. H. Dillon
East Main Street
Meara
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Baby's Hospital
Holt
Charles Egan
Plantsville
University of Pennsylvania Dental School
Egan
Algonquin Club
Beach
Police Department of
Hartford
Bridge Association
Waterbury
Mutiny Quelled by Saloniki Battalion at Yildiz Kiosk
At Yildiz Kiosk in Constantinople a mutinous Turkish troop company was halted by a volley from a Saloniki battalion. Three mutineers were killed and fifteen wounded. The rebels, who refused to march to the provinces, were drawn up in the square and paraded before loyal troops. The incident ends with the rebels dismantled and hopes for calm in the garrison.
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Constantinople
Yildie
Saloniki
Yildiz
Wilson Declines Colorado College Presidency
A Denver dispatch reports Secretary James Wilson has declined the presidency offer at Colorado Agricultural College in Fort Collins. The board may consider Rev Dr Frank W. Gunsaulus of Chicago, a renowned clergyman, with five of seven board members reportedly supporting him.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Denver
Col
James Wilson
Roosevelt
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
State Board of Agriculture
Frank W. Gunsaulus
United States
Gunsaulus
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