Sunny Jim Sherman Named as Vice Presidential Nominee
Utica crowds greet James Schoolcraft Sherman after Chicago nomination. The long advocate and parliamen tarian is praised as a cheerful, capable leader with strong Indian Affairs work, Isthmian Canal support, and extensive state service.
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James Schoolcraft Sherman, the
Sunny Jim
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Utica
New York
Chicago
Mr. Sherman
Providence
Sherman
Congress
Thomas Brackett Reed
Reed
Ile
Jim
Why the Republican Party Should Win
A sweeping defense of the Republican Party outlining its tariffs currency reform and expansion of the merchant marine. It credits the party with preserving national unity during the Civil War funding the national debt gold standard and the Panama Canal era. It argues Republicans unite capital and labor expand trade protect workers and maintain peace at home and abroad.
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United States
Republican Party
National Wealth
Panama Canal
Custom House
Secretary Wilson Reports West Prosperity And Taft Hope
James Wilson returns from a two month Western tour with a cheerful prosperity bulletin. He cites superb weather and crops, improved soil productivity, and strong farming practices as driving economic gains. He predicts Taft will carry Western states previously won by Roosevelt and plans tours for the Republican ticket.
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James Wilson
Washington
West
Department
Agricultural Colleges
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
New England
False Charge of Extravagance Scrutinized by Bryan Attack
The piece defends Republicans, cites postwar growth and a surplus after canal bond receipts, and criticizes William Jennings Bryan for misleading claims. It argues Cortelyou will reform treasury bookkeeping and contrasts Bryan with Taft on fiscal prudence and public works accounting.
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Gov. Hughes
Youngstown
Bryan
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Iepuwlcan Congress
Beda
Certelyou
Cortelyou
Panama Canal
Treasury
United States
Germany
France
Great Britain
Europe
Mr. Taft
Taft Endorses Reinstating Notice and Hearing for Injunctions
Former President Taft argues that federal law should reinstate a provision requiring notice to the defendant and a hearing before any restraining order or injunction can issue. He notes ex parte injunctions have led to abuses against laborers during peaceful strikes in historical correspondence with the Ohio Federation of Labor.
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Wm. H. Taft
Llewelyn Lewis
Hio Federation Ofahor
Hill backs Bryan but vows more than party label
The Washington Post reports David B. Hill has pledged support for Bryan but will need to say more than he is a Democrat this year. He plans to address issues and clarify his stance beyond party affiliation.
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Sunny Jim
Ile
Josh Billings
Jim
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Sherman
David B. Hill
Bryan
A Tribute to Taft Governor Endorses Taft Candidacy
New York Governor Hughes explains support for William Howard Taft in a Youngstown speech. He highlights purification of government, fair laws, removal of special privileges, and liberating trade. Hughes cites Taft’s loyalty, character, experience, and constitutional respect as reasons for endorsement.
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Sunny Jim” Sherman
New Hartford
New York
Utica
Whitestown Seminary
Hamilton College
Taft
Hughes
Youngstown
William Howard Taft
Taft Speaks On ICC Power To Rebuild Railroads
Hon. Wm. H. Taft, speaking in Columbus Ohio, says the Interstate Commerce Commission may determine current costs to rebuild any railroad as an aid in fixing rates and has complete power to do so.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Wm. H. Taft
Columbus
Ohio
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Sherman, Seymour
Conkling
Roger Sherman
England
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Wiliam Tecumseh Sherman
Edward Everett Hale
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Panama
Revenue Cutter Service
Congressional Campaign Committee
Utica Trust and Deposit Company
Utica City National Bank
New Hartford Canning Company
Utica Ice Company
Sunny Jim Shine
The
Chicago Tribune
Frank Hendrick
the Party of Expansion
Party of Progress and Prosperity
Democratic Party
Party of Statesmen
William H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Senate
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