Union Labor Rejects Gompers Bryan Plea
Prominent labor leaders nationwide oppose Samuel Gompers endorsement of William J Bryan and the Democratic party. Unions in New York Chicago and other cities refuse to follow AFL leaders political push, citing adverse Southern Democratic rule and wage worker conditions.
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Gompers Bryan
Labor
Democratic Party
Bryan
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Puble
William iLittle
United Mine Workers of America
Bryan and To the Efforts of Fleoding
American Federation of Gover
South
Duncan McDonald
Maryland
Federation of Labor
Chicago
Building Trades
Associated Building Trades of
Cook County
Wditerially
Labor World of
Pittsburg
Gouipers
Reexamining Dingley Tariff to Protect Industry
President Taft urges revisiting the Dingley Tariff schedules after ten years to correct imbalances. He argues some rates are too high or too low and calls for a purely protective basis that safeguards foreign competition while ensuring fair profits for manufacturers farmers and businesspeople without inviting monopoly profits.
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Taft
Kansas City
Sherman for Protection Experience and tariff reforms speech
Sam Sherman delivers a protectionist speech praising tariff revision to protect American labor capital producers and consumers. He argues the Dingley era is outdated, urges adjustments to equalize production costs, and condemns revenue-only tariffs and free trade as harming American industry and wages. He highlights protection and the gold standard as gains for workers.
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Dingley
Industria
Achedules Ag
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Seven Good Reasons Against Bryans Stand
From the Omaha Bee a partial list debunking Bryan’s claims. It notes estoppel on popular vote for senators, campaign publicity law opposition, postal savings bank support, currency reform disputes, relief at Speaker reform, wage concerns under prior administrations, and tariff positions opposing Bryan’s tariff plan.
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Omaha Bee
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wrst
Mr.Bryan
Republican Party
United States
Nebraska
Republican Congress
Bouse
South
Mir. Bryan Ia
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
National Honor Hetrblighed in 1000 Era Policy
Fragmentary note asserts a historical claim about the Geld Standard and party honor, crediting the Republican party in an apical moment amid Democratic opposition. It alludes to national honor and accountability, referencing figures and biblical phrasing with unclear context.
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Republican Party
Ita
Taft Injunctions Versus Roosevelt’s Labor Principles
President Roosevelt cites Taft’s injunctions as a charter of liberty for wage workers and the public. He argues the judge’s fair dealing and justice reflect laws now embraced by responsible labor organizations.
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Taft
Yatt
Roosevelt
Banking Insurance vs State Guaranty in Oklahoma
A Chicago expert argues against a general deposit guaranty, detailing how banks already rely on capital, surplus, profits, and liability reserves to protect depositors. He notes public deposits differ in risk and that insured private insurance, not a state blanket guarantee, best shields savers while preserving banking discipline amidst potential crises.
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Brom
The
Chicago News
Oklahoma
Baaks
Prs
Amuli
Bank-Raus T Grat
Insurance Company
Bryan West Virginia stance unsettles Negro voters
The National Mirror reports that Bryan's campaign team mischaracterizes West Virginia as a battleground state. WV Democrats oppose constitutional amendments harming Black voters, while Bryan dodges race questions, saying the issue is not in the platform.
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National Mirror
Bryan
West Virginia
Democratic Party
Sinc
New York
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