Republican Pension Record Praised by War Veterans
The article extols Republican pension legislation for Civil War veterans, widows, and dependents, citing laws from 1862 to 1908 and noting large beneficiary numbers. It contrasts with Democratic opposition, listing votes and vetoes, and praises Taft as a steadfast ally of veterans.
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United States
Taft
Grand Army of the Republic
Ile
Bryan and Tillman on Negro Disfranchisement
The piece asserts Bryan of Nebraska and Tillman of South Carolina share a stance against black suffrage. It quotes Stryan and Tillman admitting disfranchisement and even violence, arguing northern black voters should reject Bryan despite claims of friendship with African Americans.
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Nebraska
Tillman
South Carolina
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Taft Urged Unionism
William Howard Taft has consistently supported organized labor across roles as judge governor of the Philippines and secretary of war. He backed workers forming unions to protect dignity of labor and limit cheap Chinese labor, per Labor World.
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William Howard Taft
Philippine Islands
Panama Canal Zone
Philippines
China
Gompers and Union Labor in Campaign Clash
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin notes growing friction between President Gompers of the American Federation and his former supporters as union labor resists being dragged into the Bryan camp. It argues union labor will think for itself and not be led to Bryan by Gompers.
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American Federation
Bryan
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Wisconsin
Taft Advocates Labor Equality In Campaign Speech
Taft states that if elected he will curb favoritism toward capital and ensure labor receives a square deal. He argues labor should be on equal footing with employers and other classes, neither privileged nor disadvantaged.
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William H. Taft
Chicago
Taft Promises Honest Progress and Roosevelt Policies
The Opinion of an Independent asserts voters will understand Mr Taft by election day. It calls Taft openly honest, committed to Roosevelt policies, and capable of advancing good government with wisdom and strength.
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Springfield Republican
Bryan Blasts Hughes Over Rate Bill Veto
The Globe Democrat reports Governor Hughes vetoed a 3-cent passenger rate bill while a state commission appointed to study the matter investigates the issue. Bryan attacks Hughes, unaware of the commission, amid renewed debate over railroad fares.
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T. Louis Globe-Democrat
First Voter Role Could Decide in Close States
The piece argues that about three million first-time voters may tilt electoral outcomes in uncertain states this November. It contrasts Taft and Sherman with Democratic reforms, touts Republican achievements from emancipation to Alaska and the Panama Canal, and criticizes Democratic governance while urging young voters to back Taft.
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Great Constructive Business League
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Republican Party
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Cuba
Antilles
William McKinley
Russia
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Alaska
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Atlantic
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Celestial Kingdom
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Philippines
Porto Rico
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Democratic Party
Cleveland
Bryan Opposes Nebraska Veterans Tribute Veto Stirs Debate
Des Moines Capital notes a 1890 Nebraska veto of a joint resolution thanking the First Nebraska volunteers for their Philippine War service. It cites Col. William J. Bryan’s later denial of prior involvement, arguing the veto reflected partisan leadership and raises questions about patriotism and political capital.
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United States Volunteers
Philippines
Bryan
State Journal
Lincoln
Poynter
Clark
Civil War To This Partisan Action On the Part of Colonel Bryan
Union
Colonel Bryan
Des Moines
Bryan and the Past in a Satirical Ballad Verse
A fragmented verse mocks William Jennings Bryan with voices of his past mocking his populist stances. The dialogue parodies his calls for labor fairness, railroad critique, and anti trust policies, while referencing figures and political themes of the era.
Republican Labor Laws Show GOP Advantage, Feeney Reports
James Feeney, president of the Washington Union No. 4, compiles state-by-state figures on labor legislation. He notes a majority of enacted laws like labor bureaus, public employment agencies, arbitration boards, eight-hour and child labor laws have been passed in Republican states, with only a few Democratic gains. Feeney cites counts across ten categories showing GOP dominance in labor-related statutes.
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Washington Union No. 4
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Feeney
National Capital
Boards of Arbitration
Mr. Feeney
State Boards of Arbitration
Taft’s Labor Record Defends Against Bryan Attacks
The Philadelphia Press editorializes that from the campaign start Democrats misrepresent Judge Taft on labor issues. Taft’s decisions are framed as lawful and helpful to labor while Bryan is criticized for weakening labor through tariff policies during his Congressional tenure.
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West
Bryan
Congress
Philadelphia Press
Judge Taft Backed by Law in labor cases
The excerpt argues Judge Taft acted within the law in labor disputes, countering attempts to paint him as anti labor. It claims Taft’s rulings protected workers and sided with labor in several noted cases.
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Taft
Phil
Democratic Broadside in New York and Nebraska Campaign Tour
John Worth Kern hammers Roosevelt era interference for Democratic gain in New York while William Jennings Bryan rails against misreadings in Nebraska as he delivers dozens of speeches daily. The Philadelphia Press notes the split in Democratic messaging across states.
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New York
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Nebraska
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Roosevelt
Nemeocratic
Phlladelphia Press
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