Taft praised for Isthmian project leadership in 1908
The Batesville Tribune notes Secretary of War Taft personally led and managed the Isthmian Canal project. It highlights wage increases for laborers, sanitation and engineering progress, and the workers’ loyalty, care in pipe fitting, and positive view of federal oversight as critical to the enterprise. The piece cites Taft's discipline, the scale of operations across two shipyards and multiple sites, and the distant supply bases from New York and Orient.
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Eepeth Wien
Die
Willis TE. Tatt
Patt Hhany
Roosevelt
Essen
Yatt
Orienus
New York
Taft
Wark War Wages Policy Prompts Wage Increases and Benefits
Secretary Watt issues a demecvity order raising wages for several classes of workers on the Isthmus. Increases include five percent with three percent added for each year, plus four weeks vacation with pay or six weeks with pay for higher grades. The policy faces global scrutiny amid Central and South American concerns. Watt urged continued support for the program as essential to progressive policy.
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Watt
Iraq
Bryan and Haskell in a Strained Presidential Debate
James S. Sherman critiques Bryan and Haskell amid a factional split in the Democratic camp. He accuses Bryan of experimentalism and poor judgment, links his stance to Paskell, and cites Democratic opposition to campaign finance publicity and election integrity measures as evidence of duplicity.
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Acaupungo
Ntrumdard Ohi Eounee
Ernor Traskell
Mir
Bryan
Marl
Vail Ie
Traskell
Poraker
Tatt
Watt
Bin
Fias
Ita
Porater
Patt
Vaskell
Bryans
Paskell
Jude
Efe
iHe
Democratic Party
Congress
James S. Sherman
Practical FMI practical FMI in SMOTRATION overview
Practical FMI in SMOTRATION outlines the two year experiment with postal savings banks in the Philippines. It notes broad acceptance, growth in accounts, and the government backed investment rules. It highlights stamp deposits, depositor types, and limits on loans to real estate and agricultural lands.
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Agaperictans
Jenojog Ae
Ue Postal Savings Bank
Postal Savings Bank
Postal Savings Bank Investment Board
Roosevelt Endorses Taft as Only Choice for Reform
The article proclaims Theodore Roosevelt’s unwavering support for William Howard Taft as the reform ally and steady fighter against abuses. It lauds Taft for promises kept, steady advancement, and restraint from excesses, suggesting no other man in public life rivals his decency and fairness.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Sibuises
Bart
Toe
United States
Nolan
Mr. Taft
Lita
Marine Note Reports Haskell Homeward Bound With Heavy List
The oil-tank steamer C. ON. Haskell is reported homeward bound to ikiatiotag with a heavy list to port. Porthind Oregoniam. Mr. Bryan no longer refers to Mr Roosevelt as his imitator, counterpart and understudy. St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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C.on. Haskell
Oregoniam
Mr. Bryan
Mr Roosevelt
St. Louis
Haskell
United States
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Taft Seen as Combative Altruist and Leader
A profile portrays Mr Taft as a combative altruist balancing laughter with firm resolve. It highlights his lifelong service for peace and his moral courage, urging belief in his fitness for the presidency and noting endorsements from St Louis Globe-Democrat and Kansas City Star.
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Mr. Bryan
Kansas City Star
Religious fight on Taft a political misfire
Clergymen from multiple denominations rallied to defend Judge Taft amid attacks on his religious beliefs. Critics claimed he was Unitarian but supporters, including Bishop Fallows of Chicago and Archbishop Ireland, praised his character and broad faith. The pushback boosted Taft's standing with many ministers and citizens.
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Tatts
Wirt
Pegee
Bisurder
Hiate
Mir Taft
Alphansea Patt
Peter Riaownsou ‘Pratt
Willian
Taft
St. John’s Church
Washington
Helen
Samuel Fallows
Reformedpisecopal Church of Chicago
John Ireland
St. Paul
Francis Burgette Short
Salt Lake City
Mar. Taft
Bone
Gibraltar
Republican fundraising appeal targets Western voters
A wartime style plea urges Republicans in the Middle West and Rocky Mountain states to donate one dollar each to fund campaign expenses for Taft and Sherman. The letter lists state finance chairmen from Colorado to Washington and an assistant treasurer in Chicago, detailing where to send contributions and how receipts will be issued.
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Middle West
Rocky Mountain States
Att
Sherman
Republican National Committee
Campiaign
Congress
Taft
State Finance Committee
Colorado
Whitney Newton
Denver
Idaho
Frank F. Johnson
Wallace
Illinois
Frederick H. Smith
Peoria
Iowa
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Kansas
Frank E. Grimes
Topeka
Michigan
John N. Bagley
Detroit
Missouri
Whitelaw
North Second Street
St. Louis
Montana
Thomas A. Marlow
Yelena
Nebraska
John (. Wharton
Omaha
New Mexico
J. W. Reynolds
Santa Fe
North Dakota
James A. Buchanan
Buchanan
Oregon
LW. W. Coe
Portland
South Dakota
O. W. Fhudpsen
Permission
Washington
James D. Stfoge
Seattle
Otto Fred W. Upham
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
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Department of Municipal Pusimneering
Tabor
Istfiiniuis
Special Commission
Central
South America
Bryan and Haskell
Senator Foraker
Promise
Wansas
Ris Star
Banks
Philippines
Miter Uwao
Qrostal Savings Bank
Pilipinos
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al- Wiis
Mia
Yart
Oklahoma
Bishop Fallows
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Tribune
Willian Howard Taft
Pred W. Upitam
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