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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
6
A historical speech dissects the 1907 crisis and the Aldrich Currency bill, arguing the 1908 panic showed the need for tariff revision. It cites unemployment in Pittsburgh and Chicago relief efforts, noting public relief needs grew as the Republican era faced pressure. The piece ends urging Republicans to back Bryan in November and question when tariff revision will come.
The article notes living costs rising faster than wages with a table showing cost of living up 49 percent while wages grew less. It cites Frank W. Hitchcock supporting a 5 million dollar boost for letter carriers and a 50 percent pay rise for senators and representatives. The piece argues these increases reflect broader economic strain affecting households.
The Rochester Union and Advertiser quotes Senator Burrows and the 1896 platform to argue the Republican party caused panic, blighted industry and trade, closed factories, reduced wages, halted enterprise, and crippled American production, urging the government be rescued from such mismanagement.
A political clash over Chinese immigration features William Howard Taft urging Congress and the executive to extend justice and courtesy to Chinese people while William Jennings Bryan calls for excluding them. Taft argues the nation benefits from international trade with China and should not yield to prejudiced pressure.
An August 23 1907 letter from H B Miles chairing the tariff committee of the National Association of Manufacturers to Senator Foraker asserts about forty percent of members say their schedules may properly be reduced fifty percent or more without hurt to their industries or the country. The piece argues such admissions reflect excessive tariffs fostered by the Republican party and urges voters to reconsider the tariff system.
A historical clipping notes mixed views on Secretary Taft's public stance and stock market sentiment from the New York Journal of Commerce, July 28, 1908. The piece discusses railroads, investor confidence, and a call for fair treatment of farmers as essential to national welfare. The sources include Joseph Russell of Missouri and reflections on law enactment and enforcement.
A terse historical note argues that even all robberies by every insurer across time do not reach one fifth of the robberies attributed to a single era under the AE law, highlighting a perceived disparity in crime metrics and legal framing.
A dense editorial excerpt from Collier's Weekly discusses Republican money, campaign influence, and big corporate figures like Du Pont while tracing senator campaigns and public demand. It highlights calls for change, quotes from Sherman and various senators, and a nationwide push for political reform.
The speaker and Rules committees choke labor legislation by directing committee action. Bills he dislikes are strangled, preventing votes or hearings, driving public anger and fueling Anti Cannonism nationwide.
A Bridgeport Connecticut sewing machine costs 33 to 40 dollars there but sells in London for 20 dollars. The text argues for a tariff to protect manufacturers’ business in sewing machines.
Springfield Republican notes that Sherman's national attention came from his 1908 appeal to Harriman for campaign funds. The piece argues the Sherman nomination as vice president was audacious and highlights the era's Republican fundraising controversies, suggesting Republicans aided Harriman's standing in 1906 and criticizing party actions in later years.
A letter to the New York World from Mitchell argues that Bryan’s election would serve national interests, stating he would follow Bryan’s platform if elected. The writer questions Taft’s chances, suggesting honest wealth and business fear Bryan less, amid debate on endorsements and security.
Fragmented excerpt discusses refining IMdnener and political party platforms, then shifts to a testimonial about Warner's White Wine of Tar as a remedy. Mentions Cruga Daby, Cascy sweet, and products sold by Breuning & Co. with Rev L A Dunlap cited. No clear event or dates.
A fragmented notice highlights DeWities Witch Mazel Balvetti praised for rapid relief with DeWitts Sula by S D Breuning & On. The item emphasizes effectiveness for small ailments and suggests quick action.
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