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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
9
A Buffalo Center Tribune supplement details Taft's labor policy, praising Republican tariffs and protective measures as lifting wages and prosperity. It cites cases defending organized labor against free trade, notes Democratic opposition, and lists federal labor laws enacted by Republicans, framing Taft as labor's benefactor.
The piece argues that the Democratic Party offers nothing and that continuation of Republican policies will yield peak prosperity. It stresses diversity of occupations, expanded pursuits, and higher wages as keys to full employment, bread for the employed, and overall national prosperity, citing wage comparisons from the Bureau of Commerce and Labor.
German-Americans across both parties back Taft, viewing Bryan as a threat to business. The German reader favors the gold standard, tariff protection, and public works like rural mail delivery, irrigation, forest preservation, and agricultural aid, while deeming Bryan’s platform wasteful and impractical.
A Nebraska farmer complains a reaper costs ten dollars more than in 1896. A sotakeeper counters by offering a reaper, a survey for his wife, and cash in exchange for six hundred bushels of corn at ten cents a bushel. The farmer concedes prosperity exists somewhere, per the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Home Herd defends Taft’s sincerity and Christian character despite questions about his Unitarian faith. It argues his life shows devotion to duty, kindness, and purity, and asserts that many employers and professionals prefer a president who will pursue strong business policies.
The San Francisco Chronicle notes that wage earners seek work as business and employment abound in times of financial peace, asserting industrial peace as essential to ongoing prosperity.
A New York Sun dispatch notes Taft’s Southbound itinerary includes Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Virginia and Maryland. He frames visits as efforts to show Southerners they are part of the Union and should support the Republican Party for national influence.
A May 1908 act provides up to one year of wage continuation for U S government workers injured on the job in arsenals navy yards harbor works and related services. Administration rests with the secretary of commerce and labor with strict reporting and medical certification requirements. About 75 000 workers may qualify as dependents receive compensation during disability or after death for twelve months.
The debate centers on action versus rhetoric with Taft judged by deeds and Bryan by words. The contrasting approach highlights the candidates' perceived strengths and strategies ahead of the political contest.
Bishop W. K. Oldham, head of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Southern Asia, urged Chicago ministers to back the party in power to prevent administrative changes in the Philippines. He cited missionary sacrifices and growth, claiming converts and progress under the current administration far exceed prior efforts.
T. B. Travis of Kansas City told Omaha lobbyists that traveling men, mostly Republicans, would vote for Bryan only if he carried 20 percent of their group. He warned Bryan victory would trigger bank fear and widespread economic shutdown, noting recent orders tied to Taft's election were business contracts, not political influence.
In Denver during a convention, critics argued Bryan’s need to avoid overreaching and to focus on practical reform. They contrasted his rhetoric on regulating trusts and slogans like the Oklahoma plan with Roosevelt’s methods, warning that too many bubbles of loose talk have escaped. The piece favors steady, established reform over vague theory.
Workers unions leaders praise Taft and pledge votes as he campaigns through Ohio West Virginia and New Jersey. The Democratic charge of bribery follows extensive labor union tributes and strong, cordial receptions nationwide.
The Springfield Republican reports Governor Hughes faces criticism over his veto of the two-cent fare bill. Bryan does not gain advantage as he suggests, arguing the veto aligns with railroad rate regulation via commissions with mandatory powers, not favoring corporations over people.
The bulletin notes corporations are barred from contributing to the Bryan fund. A review of large subscribers reveals many are corporate magnates whose donations raise concerns that corporate money taints the fund, reflecting suspicions from the press source.
The New York World notes that if Mr. Taft is elected he will redeem his pledge immediately upon inauguration by calling a special session of Congress.
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