Taft and Republican Tariff Promote Prosperity for Labor
Taft speaks to organized labor in Zanesville praising Republican policies and a square deal. The piece argues the protective tariff lifts wages and living standards, contrasts with Democratic free trade, and cites historic labor laws backed by Republicans to safeguard workers against underpaid foreign competition.
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England
Europe
Democracy
Judge Taft
Democratic Party
Department of Labor
Boards of Arbitration
District of Columbia
Prosperity Promise Amid Political Debate
A political argument portrays prosperity under Republican policy with Taft as president, emphasizing diverse occupations, employment, and higher wages. It asserts that widespread work supports food access, clothing, and overall national cheer, citing wage comparisons between the United States and Europe from official statistics.
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Democratic Party
Taft
America
United States
Europe
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Why Germans Favor Taft and Growl Over Bryan
German-Americans favor Taft citing his support for the gold standard protection for industry and public works like rural delivery irrigation forests and agriculture. The piece notes even Ridder, a German-American Democrat treasurer, shifted stance but broad German-American opinion remains for Taft avoiding Bryan’s free silver plans and class-based rhetoric.
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Bryan
Ridder
United States
Taft
High Prices and the Farmer
A Nebraska farmer complains of rising costs for a new reaper. A storekeeper offers a trade: 600 bushels of corn at 10 cents each, or 60 dollars cash plus a reaper and a survey for his wife in exchange. The farmer agrees to part with corn now for the deal, illustrating price pressures on farm equipment.
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Nebraska
Taft Religion and Public Life Discussed
The Home Herald defends Taft’s sincerity and Unitarian faith while urging judgment by actions. The San Francisco Chronicle notes the public split over Taft and economy. Taft’s southward tour aims to unite regions under the Republican banner. The New York Sun questions Bryan campaign donations and lack of sworn attestations.
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Madison
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Everett Hale
James
Harvard
Home Herald
New Labor Law Provides Compensation for Government Workers
A new act extending compensation for injuries to government artisans and laborers in arsenals navy yards river harbor and other hazards takes effect August 1. The secretary of commerce and labor administers it with benefits for up to one year and eligibility requires disability beyond fifteen days.
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Brotherhood
Panama Canal
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Panama
Organized Labor
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Cincinnati
Graf
Rame
Maemiber
Secretary
Department of Commerce and Labor
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Reclamation Service
Isthmian Canal Commission
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Fernish
The Two Candidates Contrast Taft and Bryan
The piece contrasts Taft and Bryan, arguing Taft’s fitness shows in deeds while Bryan’s is judged by his words. It highlights rhetorical strategy and the public’s reaction to their messaging.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Bishop Urges Methodists to Cast Votes for Taft
Bishop W F Oldham head of the Methodist Episcopal church in Southern Asia told Chicago ministers in Washington Street church that Methodists should support the party in power to avoid demagogic experiments in the Philippines. He cited missionary gains and said leaders favor the candidate of the party in government.
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Philippines
W. F. Oldham
Methodist Episcopal Church
Singapore
Chicago
Methodist Church
Traveling Man Predicts Taft Victory Impact on Orders
Kansas City businessman T. R. Travis says traveling salesmen fear Bryan would spook markets and halt orders. He notes many recent contracts tied to Taft’s election and warns business would freeze if Bryan wins.
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Tommyrot
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Kansas City
Loyal Hotel
Omaha
Brown
Smith
Jones
Taft
Vague and Dangerous Theory Versus Practical Reform
A Col lier's Weekly critique contrasts William Jennings Bryan with the President. The piece ridicules Bryan’s regulation plans and political slogans while praising the President's concrete, establishment-based reform stance. It frames the dispute as vague theory versus solid, practical policy.
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Denver
Bryan
Pacific
Roosevelt
New York
Collier’s Weekly
Why the Workers Support Taft
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes that many labor union leaders praise Taft and pledge to vote for him after numerous campaign addresses. Taft tours Ohio, West Virginia, and New Jersey regions with strong unions, receiving cordial greetings. Democrats cry bribery in response.
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Taft
Mr. Taft
Ohio
West Virginia
New Jersey
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Hughes Not Hurt by Bryan Opinion
The Springfield Republican notes that Mr Bryan offers no proof that Governor Hughes is harmed by opposing the veto of the two cent fare bill. It states the veto reflected a policy of railroad rate regulation through commissions with mandatory powers and argues against mixing legislative and regulatory authority.
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Hughes
Bryan
Springfield Republican
Corporations Barred from Bryan Fund Gifts
The Baltimore Sun notes large subscribers to the Bryan fund are corporations, raising concerns about corporate money. The New York World predicts Taft would quickly call a special session to reset tariffs if elected.
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