Republic party praise of rural free delivery gains at polls
A Republican viewpoint extols rural free delivery as a nationwide boon, noting growth from 8,000 to about 40,000 routes, its value to farmers and education, and arguing it serves the common good while aiming for self funding after initial deficits. The piece contrasts Democratic views and defends the policy as essential civic progress.
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Republican Party
Acarcely
Republcan
Democrata
Treasury
Post Office
Rural Free Delivery Propaganda from Republican Era
The text extols rural free delivery as the best investment after navy spending, arguing it reduces urban migration, strengthens national intelligence, and keeps country life attractive. Citing McKinley, it claims the service increases postal receipts and overall efficiency, supporting ongoing Republican backing and expansion.
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Republican Congress
Reputrican Party
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt Earns Right to Be Heard in Campaign
President Roosevelt has earned the right to be heard in the current campaign as the people have granted him that right and he has accepted and exercised it, according to the Kansas City Star.
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Roosevelt
Taa
King
Kansas City Star
Bryan Silver Coinage Defense Revealed in Letters
Unpublished correspondence shows W. J. Bryan favored free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 in 1896 and may not want the views printed. Taft notes Bryan’s current stance remains unclear, with Capt. Ross urging Bryan to reaffirm or reverse past positions. Conversations include a personal letter Bryan would not consent to publish.
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W. J. Bryan
Capt
James Rosas
Columbis
Ohio
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Cincinnati
Bryan
Ross
James B. Ross
Capt. Ross
Columbus
Taft on Avoiding Industrial Struggles
Taft argues that capitalists and radical labor unionists split into hostile camps, while a large middle group remains conciliatory. He urges a conservative, nonconfrontational stance to prevent destructive labor conflicts and states the need to avoid further panic and industrial low mood.
Bryan's Unsafe Record as Presidential Candidate
The Philadelphia Press attacks Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan, arguing his long advocacy of visionary and dangerous schemes makes him untrustworthy for high office. It cites his erratic record and echoes a critique by Gov. Haskell, noting calls for schemes to guarantee political reputations.
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Bryan Hog
Philadelphia Press
Swedish clergymen unite for Taft vote in Swedish American community
Swedish American ministers across the nation express strong support for Taft, praising his judgment and administration. Clergymen from Chicago, Evansville, Red Wing, Cheltenham, Worcester and beyond say Taft would sustain Roosevelt era reforms, stabilize economy, and resist Bryan. A broad, confident bloc of Swedish Americans appears pledged to the Republican ticket.
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VY. J. Tengweld
Pullman
Chicago
Lillois Organization
Tett
Cuba
Philippines
Taft
Ludwig Holmes
Evanston
B. G. Chinlund
Red Wing
Minn
Roosevelt
United States
Bergstrom
Cheltenham
Tle
Bryan
North Dakota
Carl W. Andeer
A. P. Fors
Englewood
L. Johnson
Kensington
P. Martinson
South Chicago
J. A. Eckstrom
Worcester
Mass
Globe
Harrdo
Toft
M. ©. Ranseen
West Huron Street
Stev
Anders Andre
G. A. Chbslund
Buthel Church
Engelwood
Joshua ‘Oden
Rying Panik
Gottfyled Nelson
Trinity Church
Lake View
John Lundeen
Irving Avenue Methodist Church
T. A. Awselm
Swedish Baptist Church
Oscar N. Olson
St. Paul's Church
Hev
Andre
Patt
Odin
Nelson
Olson
A. Brandelle
Denver
Adolf Hult
Omaha
N. J. Forsberg
Calumet
Mich
Carl P. Diblom
Andover
Carl Almin
Tron Mountain
J. Ekholm
Newman Grove
Nob
G. Newman
New Britain
Conn
Init
Forsberg
Almin
Michigan
Ekholm
Newman
Bia
Bryan campaign funds and the Wall Street link
Tom Watson recalls Bryan's assertions that the Porter campaign fund came from Wall Street. He alleges Bryan used Belmont and Ryan sources for Parker funds and notes Bryan’s family received $15,000 from those sources. The accusation accuses Belmont and Ryan of corruption and demands disclosure or repayment.
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Wall Street
Hysp
Belmont
Parker
Judes Parker
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Thomas F. Ryan
Pettigrew
Ryan
JONNATHAN BIGDON Backs Taft In Letter To World
A New York reader, JONNATHAN BIGDON, writes to the New York World praising Taft over Bryan. He argues Bryan would face Republican opposition in Congress and impede passage of bills, while Taft would work with seasoned officials to restore prosperity and handle Panama, the Philippines, Cuba, and the armed forces effectively. Sept. 29.
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New York World
Bryan
Senate
House
Ike Root
Straus
Garfeld
Cortel
Panama
Philippines
Cuba
South American
Jonnathan Bigdon
New York
Watterson's Ex-Opinion of Bryan in 1890 Kentucky
Henry Watterson criticizes William J. Bryan as a boyish orator and political faker in a Kentucky dispatch. He mocks Bryan as ignorant of basic facts and suggests Bryan advocates Roosevelt policies over his own. The piece portrays Bryan as a dazzling but untrustworthy financial teacher.
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