Highest type of Christian gentleman in Taft Bryan debate
A Methodist pastor on a Southern Illinois train argues Taft embodies the highest type of a Christian gentleman. The piece notes mixed religious affiliations of Taft and Bryan supporters, cites reflections from Rev Bartzett and Rev Robinson, and discusses Protestant denominational loyalties influencing political views and party support.
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Illinois
Cincinnati
St. Louis
St Louis
Globe- Democrat
Mr. Taft
Blesop J. ©. Bartzett
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bryan
Taft
Republic
United States
Helen Tart Mag
Episcopal Church
Washington
Hihel
St. John’s Church
Mr. Roosevelt
Murray Bay
Canada
Taft praised as Christian gentleman by Bishop Fallows
The Toledo speech by Bishop Samuel Fallows lauds Taft as thoroughly prepared for heavy responsibilities. Fallows cites Taft's tenure in Oriental possessions, his evenhanded handling of delicate racial and religious issues, and his deep Christian character without bigotry. Cincinnati lawyer Aaron Ferris testifies Taft's consistent charity and patient aid to those in trouble, noting his church attendance and upright life.
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Binhey Fallows
Taft
Toledo
Ohio
Samuel Fallows
Jesus Christ
Giffriend
Aaron A. Ferris
Cincinnati
Christ Episcopal Church
Sound National Policy on Curbing Corporate Lawlessness
Hon. Wao. B. Tatt counsels Merchants and Manufacturers' Association in Boston on a national policy to end lawlessness in interstate commerce. He argues ending rough handling and unchecked suing power will reform corporate management and restore public confidence. The remarks frame litigation limits as a path to better corporate conduct.
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Wao. B. Tatt
Merchanta and Manufacturers’ Association
Souston
Masa
Bryan's inconsistencies questioned in Borah speech
In a Boston speech Senator Borah attacks William Jennings Bryan for shifting positions on direct democracy and railroad ownership. He accuses Bryan of abandoning initiative and referendum, people’s courts, and people rule, calling the moves a confession of weak leadership and poor judgment.
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Boston
Borah
Bryan
Theas
Bryant
Taft-Sherman Campaign League Forms After Long Hiatus
The Commercial Travelers Sound Money League resumes activity for the 1908 campaign with plans to host a meeting inviting Taft and Sherman supporters to speak. Key leaders include Col. John L. Shepherd and Gen. Joseph W. Congdon, with prominent members from major firms and associations. The league traces to 1806 noon-day meetings in New York, claiming over 200000 members, about 75000 from New York houses.
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Sound Money League
Commercial Travelers’ Sound Money League
Taft
Sherman
James 5. Sherman
League
John L. Shepherd
Jewel-ere’ Association
Joseph W. Congdon
Central Dry Goods Association
George ¥. Victor
America
Willem B. Webb
James H. Dunham & Co
Walter Scott
Butler Brothers & Co
I. A. Hall
Jonas Langfeld
Aret Society of Unkind
New Yor City
New York
Labor freedom in campaign rights as citizenship
A Chicago building trades union statement asserts labor must act as free citizens not bound by party or executive power. It rejects subjection to any party structure or to President Samuel Gompers and stresses workers’ full citizenship rights.
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United States
Samuel Gompers
American Foderation of Labor
Chicago
Uvalon Labor Orgen
Nobody Stood Up at Speech Over Platform Content
In Coulsville Leslie M. Shaw quotes Mr Bryan as dictating four platforms and challenges any man to prove a successful one by rising to claim a ten dollar reward for the photograph, reflecting political theater and public rhetoric.
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Bryan
Lesie M. Shaw
Coulsville
Bryan Refutes Free Silver Claims As 1900s Reforms Rise
Kansas City Star notes that Bryan’s push for free coinage of silver faded as prosperity returned. It argues his platform omits silver now, suggesting he cannot escape the past wreckage of his issue driven by vote-getting expedients.
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M Bryan
Bryan
Hias
al Afr
Toby Gokas
Dlo Fort
Brygh
Kansas City Star
Maryland My Maryland in a Hotel and Notiona
A compact poemish political item jabs at Bryan and Taft with references to Maryland stakeholders. It weaves lines about Baltimore and political stance, noting the Commodities Clause decision provoking Democratic-typewriter critique in the Ploux City Tribune and Baltimore American.
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Bryan
Maryland
Baltimore
Taft
Gray
Rural Free Delivery: A Republican push against Democrat foes
The piece argues for rural free delivery as a Republican-led advancement, crediting Postmaster General Wanamaker under McKinley and opposing Democratic obstruction. It cites Cleveland era reports and House remarks claiming impractical cost and political opposition, while praising delivery’s growth, daily access, and land value gains across farms nationwide.
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United States
Wanamaker
McKinley
Post Office Department
Cleveland
Congress
House of Representatives
Committee On
House
Wnt
L. Wilson
House Committee
Hural Devary
Goma
Democratic Party
Postoiticn
Republic
Bryan in 1924: A Minneapolis Humoriats Take on Bryan
In 1924 a Minneapolis humorist recounts William Jennings Bryan declaring he cannot run for president again. He jokes about his phonographic business troubles and vows not to seek a second term, as Kermit Roosevelt defeats him in November 1924.
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Minneapolis
Bryan
Republicns
Fairview
Kermit Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Minneapolia Journal
Careful Promises Versus Bold Promises in Campaign Rhetoric
The Portland Oregonian argues Mr. Taft avoids rash promises by sticking to feasible goals, while critics say Mr. Bryan remains a relentless promiser. Debates on reform zeal versus cautious statements color the campaign as editors weigh rhetoric against achievable policy.
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Wales Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Conrad Kobra
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Rome
Taft
Brynx
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Denver Republican
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Hotel and Notiona
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