Financial legislation and reforms at the turn of the century
A dense summary of early 1900s federal actions outlines emergency currency powers, public works, military pay raises, civil and labor laws, and new administrations for a sound monetary system. It notes pensions, canal funding, tribal land taxes, and railroad safety, plus a Bryan reflection on the silver issue and gold standard debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobn
Departments of State and Commerce and Labor
Tressury
White House
National Monetary Commissions
Consular Service
District of
Columbia
Supreme Court
Army Medical Corps
Army
Navy
Five Civilized Tribes
Oklahoma
United States
Tokio Exposition
Panama Canal
Secretary of War
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
District of Columbia
House
Senate
Misery and dishonor according to Andrew D. White
Excerpt from Andrew D. White's autobiography warns that Bryan's presidential victory would bring widespread misery at home and dishonor to the American name abroad, reflecting the former Cornell president and ambassador's cautions about Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew D. Wiilte
Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Frrom
Andrew D. White
Ll.d
Cornell
University
Germany
Russia
Labor Leader Backs Taft in New Britain Record
Ben Chapin editor of a labor organ backs Taft, a move likely to prompt further explanation from Samuel Gompers who pledged to deliver the solid labor vote to William Jennings Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amother
Taft
New Britain Record
Ben Chapin
Bwyloye
Samuel Gompers
de- Myers
William Jennings Bryan
Performance vs. Promise in Gov Hughes Speech
The Youngstown address contrasts Republican responses to public wishes with Democratic proposals. It lauds the Republican record on progressive legislation including the bureau of corporations, railroad rate bill, employers liability law, and labor protections. It argues Bryan’s platform would have harmed the nation and urges careful, cautious future reforms under trusted leadership and experienced guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flughes
Youngstown
Bureau of Corporations
Republican Party
Bryan
Republican
Rate Law Amendments Face Calls for Stronger Measures
Taft, speaking in Columbus, Ohio, argues the rate law is inadequate and that its practice has shown the need for further amendments. He endorses the empirical, tentative method of developing remedies for unfolding evils and predicts additional proposals will emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. H. Taft
Columbus
Ohio
Three Great New World Deeds From Republican Platform
From the Republican National Platform the American Government proclaims the party has freed Cuba, given peace and protection to Puerto Rico and the Philippines under our flag, and begun construction of new ventures abroad.
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Guba
Givan
Porto Rico
Philippines
Panama Canal
William Howard Taft The Nation's Man of Action
William Howard Taft is praised as a world citizen and American statesman who united private virtue with public duty. The piece traces his rise from Cincinnati to Yale, his judicial and legal roles, and his pivotal leadership in foreign policy, governance, and military reform, emphasizing steadfast integrity and dedication to the Republic.
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Republic
William Howard Katt
William Howard Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft
Mr. Tatt
Yale
Olselasa
iMr
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Washington
Republic of Panama
Isthmian Canal
Central America
Willian Howard Taft
Hawaii
Panama
Tatt
The
Carl
Ha Bag
William Howard Tait
Republican Party
Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
Roosevelt
Citizens weigh Bryan taics and tariff foes in campaign talk
A reader asks about Mr. Bryan and a feral paramount issue. Various papers note Democrat opinion shifts on Senator Foraker, Taft and Bryan. Some editors question Bryan’s presidency suitability, tariff reform stances, and public reception amid the 1900 era discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Omaha Bee
Senator Foraker
Sioux City Journal
Taft
Bryan
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Shall the People Rule in Arkansas Election Reform
The speech urges replacing Arkansas 1891 election law seen as corrupt and unfair. It cites Republican Mallory in Maumelle 1908, notes GOP 40 percent vote, Roosevelt vs Parker, and argues the three Democratic officials control polls. It frames reform as essential for equal representation and honest elections in Arkansas.
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George J. Mallory
Arkansas State League of Republican Clubs
Maumelle
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Parker
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Buffalo
Buffalo Ctr
Belle
Jefferson Club
Neb
North American Review
Sentinel
Baltimore American
Omoba Ree
Democratic
M. Bryan
Sayous
Democratic Party
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