davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
THIS Is THEIR LAST GASP
The Famous Twenty Appeal to the Whisky Ring of Mobile
 Citizens, Read and Reflect

gument is confined alone to Mobile city. They did not dare to publish the same in the Montgomery Advertiser, which has a circulation all over the state, copy of which would have been received yesterday in time to admit Of an answer.
 They published it in Mobile, knowing that it could not reach Birmingham until today, and hoping that it would be too late to get before the people of the state the fact they had appealed to the whisky ring of Mobile county to help them out in their dire distress.
 Citizens of the state of Alabama, you who believe in the administration of justice in all It's departments, you who believe that prohibition in this state is entitled to n fair trial its merits, you who condemn sinister appeal to a dlscOntented element who want to continue in business in defiance of the law, should rise up in your might and rebuke this proposition.
 It is well understood that the great majority of the inhabitants of Mobile led by all of it's newspapers, are in hearty sympathy with the interest of the new county amendment and if left to vote upon it's own merit, irrespec- tive of outside issues, they would so vote tomorrow. For this reason, and for this alone, they have sought to stem the tide for justice by an appeal to one element of voters in the city of Mobile, hoping thereby to change the sentiment of the people as it has been heretofore expressed. I do not believe that this appeal made upon an outside issue will have the effect intended for it among people so intelligent as those who live in that great county. But if any voters are influenced by such an appeal, I apprehend they will lose 10 where they gain one.
 II. l.. BADHAM.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
To the Editor of The Age-H Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Defeated upon every proposition on the merits, and without a single argu- ment to rest their case upon, except one that appeals purely to the selfish ness of human nature, the opponents of the new county amendment. in the last desperate effort to save lost cause, have placed in the Mobile Regis ter of Sunday morning a direct and palpable appeal for the support of the whisky men of Mobile. It would be impossible to express the idea more clearly than is done in the following extract from a paid advertisement in the Mobile Register of Sunday the 1st instant, signed by the famous 20 of the Commercial club of Birmingham. We quote as follows
 s"ThOusands of voters In Mobile cOun- ty today believe that Mobile county is being improperly and unjustIy dictated to by the balance of the state and that county would be promoted if its citi- gems were allowed to decide some ques- tions affecting Mobile county without dictatiOn from the balance of the state. If you believe that Mobile county should control it's own affairs, you should vote against the amendment"
 You could not find a plainer or more palpable attempt to appeal for the votes of those who desire to see con tinued the sale of liquor in the city of Mobile. There is no complaint from any quarter in the city of Mobile, ex- cept the expressed desire on the part of a few of it's citizens to have whisky sold in that county, the laws of Ala bama to the contrary notwiths standing.
 It has been demonstrated too re- gently and too clearly to admit of doubt, that the sentiment in favor of prohib ition throughout the state is overwhelming. For this reason this ar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Dead Man Found in Coal Car.

Memphis, November 2.-That it was thrown aboard the train by those re- sponsible for the mans death is the only solution that can be offered in con- nection with. the finding of the body of Lee Marshall travelling salesman of Mayfield, Ky, in an empty coal car attached to an Illinois Central train near here today. Death resulted from two bullet wounds and when found by the train crew the body was still warm No weapon was found which could indicate suicide. The police so far have been unable to ascertain as to where or by whom the man was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
American Fleets Movements.

Manila. November 2.-The first squadron of the Atlantic battleship fleet, under command of Rear Admiral Sperry, will remain at Olongapo, where it's arrival will be celebrated today. It is said that the celebration will be speedily finished and that the squadron will begin target practice. The Yer mont will come to Manila tomorrow, and the other vessels are expected to follow at intervals during the week. New cases of cholera are averaging three daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Uncertainty In Indiana.

Indianapolis, Ind, November 2.-There has not been an election in Indiana in years when there was such feeling of uncertainty as to the outcome as exists in the state tonight
 Both parties are claiming the state. The democrats are not giving out any figures, but Fred A. Sims, acting chairman of the republican state committee, in a statement tonight says:
 Easing my prediction upon the 30-day poll I feel safe in saying that MT. Taft will carry Indiana by not fewer than 3O,OOO plurality; that the entire republican state ticket win be elected and that we will elect majority of the legislature in both houses and probably Il of the 1S congressman"
 Stokes Jackson, chairman of the dem ocratic state committee, said:
 'The whole democratic state and na- tional ticket will be elected We ex- pect to carry the legislature and elect 10 of the 13 congressman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
l4orsemen Go to Vote.

Baltimore, November 2.-Several hun dred men interested in racing who have been in attendance upon the fall meeting at Pmlico, left this morning on a special train for New York, in order to cast their ballots in tomorrow's election. Some time before the hour for the train to leave John Cavanaugh, who was in charge, had applications for places from 400 devotees of the sport horse owners, bookmakers, stable men and others, and preparations have been made to accomodate all who might put in q late appearance. It is ex- pected that most of those in the party will return in time for tomorrow's racing here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Chinese Shops Looted.

Hong Kong, November 2.-Twenty six night The footing grew out of anti Japanese boycott Some of thes Chinese merchants have expressed a desire to abandon the boycott while others have protested against it's dscontinuance and last nights attack on the shops was for the purpose of emphasizing the need of keeping up the boycott. Further trouble is expected today. Over 200 arrssts have already been made amid scenes of great excitement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
compIications In Idaho.

Boise, Ida, November 21With the in- dependence candidate for governor declar- ing himself for the republican national and state tickets, the independence state chairman, lining up the democrats, the democrats fighting for the direct primary and the republicans out for local option, election day will dawn on complicated situation in Idaho The republican chair man claims the state for Taft by 20,O0O, and for Brady Tepublican) for governor by 15,0Ov.
 Bryan and the democratic gubernatorial candidate will have 10000 majority, ac- cording to the party chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Nehraska for Bryan.

Lincoln, November>2.-The eight cleo toral votes of this state are stubbornly contested and the fight in Nebraska to- morrow will be one of the most strenu- ous ever held in the state. Partisans of MT. Bryan are anxious to wipe out the slender plurality the republicans have en- joyed for the last nine years, and claim to have absolute confidence that they will win.
 The republican managers concede Q slight gain for MT. Bryan but insist the state is for Taft for President, and that the entire state ticket will be elected with probably five of the six congress- men, No new estimates were made by the respective chairmen today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Missouri Will Go Slow.

St. Louis, November "A slow vote and a slower count is expected in Mis- souri tomorrow. The new senatorial pri- mary election law will be largely respon- sible for this the rules on scratching tickets requiring the voter who does not wish to cast a straight party ballot to write in numerous names on his slip.
 Party managers today devoted their energies largely to insuring big early vote Those in charge of Attorney Gen. eral Hadley's gubernatorial campaign pro- fessed encouragement over increased evi- dences of success for their candidate, but there was no announcement of re- vised estimates from any of the head quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
West viroinia Is Debatable.

Wheeling, W. Va, November 2.-Demo- cratic Vice Chairman George l. New and National Committeeman John T. Me Graw both declare the state will be found in the Bryan column by sub stantial plurality. Republican State Chairman s. V Mathews claims the state for Taft by 25,OO0 and for the state ticket by 10000. He also claims the election of the five republican congressional candi- dates and. republican legislature by a large majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Wide Apart In Maryland.

Baltimore. November 2.-Perhaps the feature of the local situation on the eve of the election is the effect of the new corrupt practices act, which is in force for the first time at this election Both sides claim the state for presidential elee- tors, and congressman by figures conser- vatives of both parties deem extreme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Iowa,s Note for Taft.

Des Moines, November 2.-The repub- lican managers tonight claimed for Taft a plurality of 75,000. Both Governor Cum mins and former Congressman Lacey are claiming the nomination in the republican primary for United States Senator by a majority of 10000 to 20,0OO. In the Con- gressional districts, democrats are mak- ing a hard fight in the First, Second and Sixth. The democrats express hope of electing their candidate for governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
figures, but say the situation is well in

figures, but say the situation is well in hand"
 Bryan will receive the usual democratic vote in the state. but Patterson's op- ponents claim that as a result of bit terness in the state primary the governor will be scratched by many dissatisfied democrats. To offset this, it is claimed that many negroes will vote the demo- cratic ticket for the first time.
 Governor Patterson and Senator Robert l.. Taylor addressed a large and demon- strative audience at Ryman auditorium here tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Fight Tn Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia, November 2.-On the eve of election Chairman Andrews of the re- publican state committee, stands on his prediction that William H. Taft will have plurality of more than 250,000 in Penn- sylvania. Chairman Dimellng of the dem ocratic state committee, says his reports indicate that the republican plurality will be greatly reduced, if not entirely wiped out. The principal fight in the state is for members of the legislature and Con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
California for G. o. p.

San Francisco November 2.-The re- publicans tonight claim this state by 45,- admittedly republican, but the democrats 20, 900 plurality for Bryan. The state IS admittedly republican, but teh democrats hope to break the solid republican dele gation to Congress by the election of two representatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Oklahoma for Bryan.

Guthrie, Okla, November 2.-The prom ise of good weather is expected to bring out a total vote of between 225,O00 and 250000 in the new state. The democrats adhere to their claim of 10000 for Bryan and feel sure of the legislature, while the republicans claim both, but give no fig ures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Claims In Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, November 2,-Republicans,
 emocrats and social democrats, all
 lam they will win in the main battle ground of Wisconsin-Milwaukee county. The republican chairman tonight claims Taft will have 100000 plurality, and the democratic chairman says Bryan will win with 50,0O0 votes to spare. The re- pubicans are reasonably certain of se- lecting six congressman, the democrats one, leaving four districts in doubt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Situation In Washington.

Seattle, Wash, November 2-Republic- an leaders claim the state by 3O,00O for Taft. The democrats claim 46OO plurality for Bryan. The returns will be late, as the polls in the municipalities open at o'clock in the morning and close at s at night. In the country precincts the polls open at o'clock and close at 9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
South Dakota for Taft.

Sioux Falls, $. D., November 2.-The re- publicans tonight expressed confidence in their ability to sweep the state, while the democrats were equally confident of electing their state ticket and especially the democratic nominee for governor. Conservative estimates give the state to Taft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Connecticut Situation.

New Haven, Conn, November 2.-Amid the greatest excitement known in Con- necticut politics the campaign closed to- night. The republicans claim Taft will carry the state by 25,000, and Lilley for governor by at least 10000. The democrats claim Bryan has a chance to carry the state, and that Robertson will be elected governor by 10000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Kansas In Doubt.

Topeka, Kan.A November 2.-With the actual close of the campaign in Kansas Republican State Chairman Dolly in- creased his claim, saying the republican state and national tickets would be elect ed by pluralities of close to 350O0, and that all eight republican congressman were safe Democratic Chairman Martin reiterated his statement that the entire democratic ticket would be successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Situation In Wyoming.

Cheyenne, Wyo., November 2.-Repub- lican forecasts indicate that Taft will carry Wyoming by 5000, a reduction of over one half from Roosevelt's majority four years ago. The democratic leaders are hopeful that the republican defection will prove sufficient to give the state to Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Greatest OUafiOn EOer
 Accorded To MT. Bryan
People of Lincoln Turn Out En Masse to Do Honor to the Man Who Aspires to the Highest Position in the Gift of the American People and Who Is Confident That the People Will Choose Him
 for President.

Lincoln, Neb. November 2.-The great est demonstration in the history of Lin- coln was given to Mr. Bryan by his fel- low townsmen tonight, on his return to his home city at the close of his cam paign. Non-partisan in character, 1t was par ticipated in by democrats and repub- licans alike, and the democratic candidate was driven through streets cheered by almost the entire population of the city. The reception was rendered him as cit izen of Lincoln rather than as candi- date, and he avoided all reference to par tisan issues. In the parade which fol- lowed his automobile from the Union sta tion, however, many political transparent cies were carried.
 MT Bryan reached his home city at S:SO o'clock tonight on his special train, coming direct from Kansas, where he had spent the day in final whirl of speech making. Ills train was met at the Union station by a tremendous crowd, and as the. score of carriages and automobiles. forming his immediate escort, started across the viaduct from the railroad sta- tion the great parade fell in line behind him. The parade moved through the main street of the city, through masses of cheering humanity. and after circling through the city returned to the Hotel Lincoln, where MT. Bryan spoke over looking the public square. A great shout arose from the multitude filling the square as he appeared.
 He was introduced by Frederick c. Sheppard. president of the Bryan club, and spoke for half an hour.
 Noisy Greeting.
 MT Bryans speech was greeted with vociferous cheers. The candidate was moved to tears as he made an affection ate reference to his wife and when he closed the demonstration accorded him was such as he rarely had experienced in his three campaigns
 T believe I am going to be elected" he said. More than that, l believe it is going to be more than a bare victory. I believe that there is a stirring of the con- science of the American people, moral awakening, an uprising that means a sweeping victory, and Will swear Tn your presence that no one who votes for me will ever have occasion to be ashamed of the vote he casts"
 Bryan's Speech.
 The speech of Mir Bryan follows
 'I shall not make a political speech to- night among my neighbors. As the re- cipient of such d generous welcome I shall speak to you as man to those who live beside him. There are many unpleas- ant features in public life, but it's rewards far outweigh it's unpleasant part, and nothing has occurred in my life that I appreciate more tSan the cordial reception that you have given me in my home city at the close of this campaign. To have lived among you with the publicity that attaches to the presidential campaign, and then to have this evidence of your good will makes this night memorable in my
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03

gress. The democrats expect to win sew eral districts from the republicans in the congressional fight, but the republican will have a majority. There is much in- terest in the local option fight and in some sections party lines have been fairly obliterated in the fight on this question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Tennessee Is All Riaht.

Nashville, November 2.-The campaign in Tennessee closed today with speaking and rallies at various cities and other points. Governor Patterson. democratic candidate for reelection who cancelled many of his engagements to give his at- tention to the night rider situation in Reelfoot Lake region. spoke today to ! large crowd at Clarksville. State chair men of the two big parties have made statements. The democrats claim the state by 25,000. The republicans give no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03

opments that seemed to bring the Stand- ard oil company more or less into politics as indicated by published letters and mention of Senator Foraker and other prominent leaders in that connection hav- ing much complicated the calculations of experts on advance information. The legislature to be elected will name successor for Senator Foraker for which place the present incumbent is can didate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Texas Is ImmovabIe.

Dallas, Tex, November 2.-Democratic leaders claim the state by the usual ma jority. Republicans claim the vote for Taft will approach that given President Roosevelt four years ago. The only con gressional district in doubt is the Fourth where the republicans claim a close con test.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
The>Note. In Mississinni.

Jackson Miss. November 2.-An aver age of several estimates made on the total number of votes to be cast in Mississippi tomorrow is 115. The whole vote in 1904 was 58, ,3S3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Den,ocrats CIaim Delaware.

Wilmington, Del, November 2.-The democrats claim the state, but give no es- inmates, while Republican State Char- man Dupont says Taft will have from 5000 to 40O0 plurality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Claims of Mack.
WE WANT TAILORS.

We want at or1Ne six first class tailors or addresses. Those who can do alterations on women's coats will be paid good salaries. If not exper- fenced do not apply.
 Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Nothina New In South Carolina.

Columbia, s. C., November 2.-There were no new developments today in the national politics. ituation in South Caro- lima, the state being conceded to Bryan by about 60,0O0 to 65.000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Vermont for Taft.

Montpelier, Vt, November 2.-It is ex pected that between 50000 and 60000 bal- lets will be cast in Vermont tomorrow, and that Taft will carry the state by about 25 0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
New Jersey In Doubt.

Trenton, N. J., November 2-Republic- ans claim the state by 30,000 plurality, while the democratic figures are given as 17,000 for Bryan. The democrats claim four out of ten congressman, while the republicans give them but one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Florida Is unchanaed.

Jacksonville, Fla, November 2.--The po- litical campaign in Florida closed quietly tonight. Republican leaders concede the election of the entire democratic ticket by plurality of from 15,O0O to 2O,0OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
No pouht Ahout Georoia.

Atlanta, November 2.-The night before election democrats of Georgia went to bed serenely confident that they would carry the state for Bryan and roll up the usual democratic maJorities for both the state and national tickets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Maine Hasn't Walked Up.

Portland, Me, November 2.-Maine peo- pie are little concerned about the vote in this state, believing the state to be re- publican by about 25,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Nirninia Safe for Bryan.

Richmond, Va, November 2.-The cam paign in Virginia closed tonight. It IS conceded the democrats will carry nine of the ten districts and give Bryan 15,OO0 to 25,000 majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
Bryan Gets Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, November 2.-The Arkansas republicans concede the state to Bryan and a full democratic congress sional delegation. The democrats claim the state by the largest majority in it's history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
RainInq In Louisiana.

New Orleans, November 2.-Heavy rains in Louisiana today caused some appre- hensons on the part of political leaders, who threw even more activity into their final canvass among the voters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
West Viroinia Doubtful.

Concord, N. H., Nover publicans maintain ~ 10000 plurality democarts cl cessful by 9 tH leaders com state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
North Carolina Outlook.

Raleigh, N. C., November 2.-Indications are for d democratic majority of over 45,000. The ten congressional districts will probably go democratic, republicans only hoping for the Eighth and Tenth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03

$685. to Atlanta and return via Southern railway. Tickets on sale November 7 and 8; linn ited fifth. On November 9 and 10; limited 18th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03
PRESIDENTIAL RAGE IS RUN
 PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TODAY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)

personalities. I have studionsly endeav- ored to be fair in all my estimates and to treat those who differed from me in the same spirit of fairness.
 "If conditions are normal throughout the country tomorrow" he concluded, q expect to see my forecast verified. If conditions are otherwise in certain sec tions my forecast may be reduced, but I rather think it will be increased.'
 Claims of Mack
 Before leaving for Buffalo tonight Chairman Mack at national democratic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab let's Druggists refund money if it falls to cure. D. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.