Republican Party Achievements and Critique of Democrats
A Toledo speech by Secretary Taft insists the election hinges on Roosevelt era Republican policies versus Democratic promises, accusing the Democratic Party of hollow claims about popular rule. It lauds the GOP's history since 1854, highlighting independence, internal improvements, tariffs, navy, and purity in elections while denouncing Democratic "bugaboos" used to frighten voters.
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Republican Record Triumphs in Taft Sherman Victory
A speech lauds the Republican legacy from Lincoln to Roosevelt and Washington, citing homesteads, railways, banking reform, civil rights, currency stability, suffrage, and tariffs. It argues the party’s achievements justify endorsing Taft and Sherman with broad public support.
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Postal Savings Banks Offer Protection for Depositors
The Denver Republican reports on Mr. Bryan's plan to protect depositors by making solvent banks guarantee losses for insolvent or imprudent banks, versus Taft’s support for postal savings banks as direct government backed protection. It argues against forcing bankers to insure others' debts, noting government banks would be responsible to depositors and business, not merchants.
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Hearst resigns from the Iroquois Club amid Democrats’ split
William Randolph Hearst replies to the Iroquois Club of San Francisco resigning as he denounces what he calls a Bryan party. He contrasts Democratic eras and accuses the club of shifting platforms from free silver to public ownership and initiative reforms. He cites personal loyalty to Democratic founders while warning of changing principles.
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William Randolph Hmarst
Curtailment of Production and the Bryan Plan Critique
A Brooklyn Eagle opinion flags Bryan’s curtailment idea as impractical and harmful. It argues government mandates would reduce total output, cost jobs, and waste plant assets, while corporations stay large for legitimate economic reasons. The piece contrasts Bryan’s rhetoric with Taft’s measured stance and mocks calls for dissolution.
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Brooklyn Hagle
Taft Defines Joint Interests of Labor and Capital
William Howard Taft states at Cooper Union that labor and capital share a joint product. He argues capital growth must outpace labor force growth to raise each worker’s portion of the overall output, tying wealth accumulation to productive use.
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Wm. H. Taft
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