Farmers Bunco Claim Debunked by U S Trade Board
Investigation by the state department and Michigan firm evidence refute a free trade claim that American farm implements cost more in Canada. A 1910 government document shows Canadian prices for US machinery run higher for several items, contradicting bunco allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Michigan
Tarif Reform Bureau of
New York
Democratic Party
Caneca
United States
Canada
Board of Trade Relations
North Daketa
Manitoba
Ohio
Ontario
North Dakota
Gale Manufacturing
Albion
Mich
Free Trade
Tariff Reform Club
Ne Miblic¢An 1Ational Committee
Detroit
Windsor
Detroit River
Taft’s Dignified Stance Reflects Old Fashioned Ideals
The Quincy Mr. Whig praises President Taft for his dignified, old fashioned ideals and restraint. It argues he should let his record speak for itself rather than urge supporters to reelect him. The piece lauds his administration as an open book and his cautious approach.
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Quincy Mr. Whig
Taft
Tie
Kind of a Man He Is A Polish Girl Letter To President Tait
A few months ago a Polish girl in Erie Pennsylvania wrote to President Tait asking for help for herself, her brother, and a jailed mother. The president answered personally with a crisp bill and telegraphed Erie authorities to locate the family, returning the mother to her children before sundown. The note compares his kindness to Colonel Roosevelt's.
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Erie
Tait
Eric
Colonel Roosevelt
Wool tariffs and Montana sheep men weigh U S policy
From Glasgow Montana the Independent notes British ambassador James Bryce predicting a tariff cut could boost American wool imports and Australia exports. It recalls 1894 when low wool prices hurt sheep men and questions Democratic tariff plans and their impact on Montana producers.
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Glasgow
Mont
James Bryce
United States
Australia
Melbourne
Montana
Wews and Means Committee of the
House
Congress
America
Hagland
Lenden
Woodrow Wilson
MANY WORDS OF CHEER Contributors to the Campaign Fund
Supporters express strong belief in President Taft and call for re election. A Chi unk merchant and Wisconsin contributor praise Taft as honest capable and deserving of another term. Hundreds of letters reveal broad enthusiasm for Taft and his administration across regions.
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President Taft
Republican Campaign Fund
Taft
United States
Wisconsin
Pafi
Tafvs
No Trickery in Taft in Taft and Roosevelt Dispute
The Wilmington Daily News notes that no deception will be tolerated in the Taft Roosevelt clash and that Roosevelt may push bold moves, while Taft remains steadfast against trickery in the political contest.
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Taft
Wilmington
Del
Daily News
Mr. Roosevelt
Kansas Republican State Pulse on Roosevelt Decline
In Topeka on September 25, Kansas Republicans acknowledge Theodore Roosevelt's waning influence. They argue his electability is nil, claim Taft sentiment dominates, and say Roosevelt's bid risks a Democratic win. The piece asserts Kansas remains solidly Republican, not drifting to Democrats.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Theodore Roosevelt
Cour
Roosevelt
The Truth About Delegates and the 1912 Contests
In a forceful defense, the piece argues Roosevelt managers plotted numerous fake contests to mislead the public about delegate strength, while Taft supporters maintained legitimacy. It cites dispatches and committee votes showing 162 of 234 Roosevelt-instigated contests dismissed, urging recognition that an attempted theft tainted the Roosevelt bid and highlighting defended Taft seats in Georgia and Michigan contests.
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National Committee
National Republican Convention
Roosevelt
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Chicago
Judson
Welliver
Munseyr
Washington Times
Tren Kim
Indiana
Cecl
Georgia
War Veterans for President Taft
Indiana veterans rally behind Taft as the pension law of May 11 1912 faces pivotal renewal in the coming election. The National Tribune portrays Wilson as hostile to Union veterans and warns his victory would lessen pension support, urging veterans to back Taft to protect their benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
National Tribune
Taft
Wilson
the Tribune
South
Cleveland
Grnhood
National Treasury
Grover Cleveland
Congress
William H. Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Diaz Kin Joins Rebels Near Vera Cruz
Det. 14 Gen. Felix Diaz has joined the rebellion against Madero. Diaz is reported to be near Vera Cruz preparing to unite with General Aguilar who is relying on Indian troops. President Madero is slow to believe the dispatch from Vera Cruz.
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Vera Cruz
Madero
City of
Mexico
Felix Diaz
Porfiria
Diaz
Puebla
Aguilar
Oklahoma gun duel ends in Bodine death near Sweetwater
Paul Bodine was shot and killed in a road duel with neighbor W A Givens near Sweetwater Oklahoma. Givens called the sheriff and returned home to await arrest pleading self defense. Bodine used a rifle while Givens wielded a six chamber pistol.
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Sweetwater
Paul Bodine
W. A. Givens
Bodine
Givens
Grain Prices Then and Now in Indiana Politics
Indiana farmers compare 1896 low prices during Democrats’ control with current 1912 quotes in Indianapolis. Wheat 1.02, corn 77.5 cents, oats 45 cents. 1896 lows were 19.5, 14.5 and 48.3 cents. Article ties rising farm profits to Republican Taft era, urging support.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
House of Representatives
Cleveland
McKinley
Madison Courier
Ohio River
Cavanaugh Held as Fearful Mob Threatens Lynching
Keokuk Iowa October 10. Charles Cavanaugh the laborer who attacked the two Whittaker girls and Mrs J C Vananshall north of the city is guarded in the county jail to prevent mob violence. Enraged farmers vow to lynch him if given a chance. Sheriff Crimmis says no attack is expected but precautions are kept. The three victims rest easily and will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Charles Cavanaugh
Whittaker
J.C. Vananshall
Crimmis
Cavanaugh
Eddy Trust Declared Void by Massachusetts Supreme Court
Massachusetts supreme court voided a trust estimated at two million dollars created by the will of Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy founder of the Christian Science Church for the denomination. The court ruled a charitable trust remains and new trustees may be appointed to administer it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian eSciencehurch
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Roosevelt Shot in Milwaukee Aims at Ex President
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt survives an assassination attempt in Milwaukee. A shooter tried twice. Roosevelt, grazed on the left arm, insists on delivering a speech at the Auditorium as crowds cheer. Eyewitness reports describe hasty police action and a determined crowd.
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Milwaukee
Roosevelt
Gilpatrick
Elbert H. Martin
Alfred O. Gerard
Col
Cecil Lyon
Texas
Lyon
Thyon
Carolina
E. W. Williams
Kilpatrick Hotel
Williams
Colonel Roosevelt
Gilchrist
Lynch
Mrs Elsie H Raymond on trial for life in Hackett murder
Readfield Maine October 15 1905 Mrs Elsie Hobbs Raymond stands trial for murder in the death of 18 year old Mattie Hackett of Kent's Hill. A weaver’s knot was used to strangle Hackett after a struggle following a tramp lodging request. Suspicions centered on Raymond's jealousy of her husband.
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Readfield
Elsie Hobbs Raymond
Mattie Hackett
Mrs. Raymond
Levi Hackett
Kent's Hill
Éshistown
Hackett
Warships Leave New York Under Taft Review
The Atlantic fleet led by the battleship Connecticut departed New York today as President Taft reviewed the line from the Mayflower. Over a million spectators lined Hudson streets and Battery Park watched the procession, while Secretary Meyer and aides joined the presidential yacht for the review.
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New York
Connecticut
Hugo Osterhaus
Taft
Hudson
Bay
Atlantic
Sliverside Drive
Battery Park
Meyer
Two Post Offices Robbed in Tennessee and Alabama
Postoffice inspectors report robberies at Normandy Tennessee and Troop Alabama. About 300 dollars stolen at Normandy. other losses not detailed. Also notes Illinois Baptists convention in Quincy with 400 delegates and several pastors delivering sermons and papers to be read.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Normandy
Troop
Ala
Ilinois Baptists
Quincy
Lll
Illinois State Convention of Baptists
Vermont Street
Pastoral Union
A. F. Purkiss
Elgin
Samuel %. Batten
Des Moines
George H. Yule
Mendota
S. J
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U. S
WAR Veterans
Iowa
Eddy Trust
Christian Science
Colonel
Princeton
N. J
Tam
Maine
Troop, Ala
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