Democracy Versus Free Delivery and Republican Legislation
A Republican defense of rural free delivery, homestead, and national irrigation contrasts with Democratic opposition. The piece argues Democrats harmed the economy under Wilson, while praising three key laws that promote home ownership and rural services, asserting ongoing Republican commitment to rural delivery nationwide. It depicts Democratic inconsistencies and stresses benefits of delivery to farmers, knowledge spread, and urban rural connectivity.
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Bryan questions to Bryan on labor, direct primary and more
The Omaha Bee asked William Jennings Bryan seven pointed questions before a Omaha speech. It alleges Democratic inaction on labor laws in the South, direct primary delays in Nebraska, and anti trust and injunction issues. It also probes campaign finance, senator election tactics, and the misbranding of electors to appeal to populists.
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Bryan Mads Poor Showing Before Supreme Court
A New York lawyer writes to the New York World dissecting William Jennings Bryan's record. He argues Bryan's qualifications span lecturing journalism and law, cites the Nebraska rate case and the Eleventh Amendment issue, and questions whether Bryan would avoid similar oversights as president.
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Insurers Against Democracy Threat Fears Bryan Victory
Chicago wool firm Silberman Bros offers 100000 policy against Bryan election pledging 10000 premium to cover potential losses. Sigmund Silberman, Republican, says business motive drives bid though stance is political. Firm handles 25 million pounds of wool yearly with 10 million pounds stored if Bryan wins.
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Bonaparte Replies on Sherman Trust Prosecutions
Attorney General Bonaparte answers Josephus Daniels's letter, clarifying trust prosecutions under the Sherman act. Since 1890 there have been 65 total cases, 56 under Republicans and 9 under Democrats, with 46 since 1901 under Roosevelt and 19 in the prior eleven years. The Democratic cases include Debs habeas corpus resistance. nine Democratic prosecutions targeted labor organizations, while Republicans had three such actions in 56 cases.
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Choice of Agents and Leaders in presidential race
The Springfield Republican weighs Taft and Bryan as potential presidents. Taft is praised for judicial temperament and steadiness, claimed to be a safe leader who can push Congress forward. Bryan is admired as a brilliant, magnetic orator whose influence has been broad. The paper notes differences in potential impact on policy and reform.
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Democratic Mule and Elephant Refer to 1908 Campaign
Poem describes the 1908 election mood with the Democratic Mule in peril and the majestic Elephant looming. It contrasts Taft and Brown, noting implications for business and policy, reflecting a national campaign rhetoric from Topeka Capital and St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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Beveridge Quote Highlights Partisan Gridlock
Senator Albert J. Beveridge notes that over seven years Republicans have not passed a law a Democrat would dare propose to repeal, signaling staunch party line obstruction in Congress.
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Taft Urges Facts Over Glittering Generalities
The Baltimore American notes Tafts campaign rhetoric relies on circumstantial evidence rather than flourishes. He cites his judge’s record on labor issues, claiming injunction rulings helped labor growth and union power, including a claim that unions doubled and AFL membership surged following past opinions.
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Kern Campaigns in New Jersey After Losing Rail Pass
Democratic candidate John Worth Kern campaigns in New Jersey this week after losing his railroad pass, highlighting travel setbacks amid the campaign trail.
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Democratic Party Call for Prosperity From Bryan Speech
Bryan declares the Democratic party essential to restore prosperity in Maxwell Town. He notes the last time Democrats held power was in 1806 and jokes the country has had some prosperity since 1892 to 1896, citing San Francisco Chronicle.
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Bryan in League With Liquor Dealers in 1890 Letter Revealed
Gov. Hoch cites correspondence showing William Jennings Bryan opposed prohibition while urging Democrats to avoid taking a stand in 1890. The Omaha editor corroborates with Bryan letters saying he preferred a declaration against sumptuary laws and warned of losing votes if the party pushed prohibition.
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Deposit Guarantee Fails to Secure Safer Banks
The Boston Herald notes that the deposit guarantee plan harms business by encouraging unsound banking in Oklahoma. Since the law, 77 banks organized, 42 began operations with only 10,000 dollars capital, and one promoter planned 12 more. No deposit insurance can offset banking hazards.
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Two-faced Bryan Circulates Personal Political Documents
The New York Sun notes Bryan circulates two personal documents to win votes. One is a “Prince of Peace” sermon mailed to religious and benevolent groups praising his virtue. The other praises his Vatican visit with a picture of Pius X mailed to Catholic voters.
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Question to William J Bryan on labor wages policy
A laboring man asks Hon W J Bryan for a clear policy to secure more work and better wages if elected. He requests a definite answer in the next address, asking which specific measures will be pursued to improve employment and earnings for workers.
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Curtailment of Work and Its Consequences
Governor Hughes of New York argues that Bryan’s talk of curtailing production harms workers by reducing output and jobs, warns that plant dismemberment propels business instability, while praising broad public progress and the people’s rule through successive leaders.
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