The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Fourth Ohio District Will to
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t. .. F MIXED IN OHIO
Boom for Bryan Is Gaining In Buck. eye State, While Republicans Are Divided Among Supporters of
 Fairbanks, Taft and Foraker.

Columbus, O., September 5.-(SpeciaLl-- The fourth congressional district of Ohio, which has been heralded as the first dis trict in the United States to act in tho matter of electlng delegates 10 the na- tional convention. is the scene of a pretty internal squabble, but it will be a walk away for Bryan, as the men who arg fighting for control are Bryanites, first. last and all the time. However, this will not be the first district to act in the matter Of electing deelgates to the big national pow vows. This honor be- longs 10 the Eighth Michigan district where the republicans will choose dele gates on October 10 and where there will be Il lively fight for first blood Tho Taft followers hope to score with the Michigan delegation, and thus be able to say to the Forakerites T told you SO and the followers of Cannon are also hopeful of capturing the deega tes This hope is inspired by the fact that Con gressman Joseph W. Fordney, a pro- nounced friend of the Illinois aspirant. will be renominated for the fifth time on this occasion and will have big say-so in the proceedings when 1t comes to choosing convention members.
 Falrbanks' Following.
 
 following In the Eighth Michigan district, State Senators Smith and Burrows being close friends of the Indiana man. The fact that Fordney. who Is in the ice mak- ing business, Is for Cannon has a ten dency to weaken the chances of Fair banks, however, in the estimation of those who believe in signs and omens.
 The second bunch of delegates to tho republican national convention will be elected by Alaska, and the Fairbanks forces expect to score on this occasion. As an evidence of what the people in that cold and distant section think of the vice president 1t Is pointed out that ssC$ have named town after him.
 Simalt 7eoos wi,h the visit Of Bryan 10 Odo, came the news that Butler county had gone on record for his nom nation. being the first county in the state to act. "Bryau.' declared one of his ardent supporters, was much pleased with the announcement
 Bryans visit gave his boom in this state distant impetus and there is little doubt in the minds of hs followers but he will get lhe Buckeye delegation In a walk.
 Southerners at Banquet. The south. by the way. was well rep resented at the big banquet extended Mr Bryan in Cincinnati, among them being the followng
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