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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
The Bryan camp loses ground as Taft supporters grow in number across the country. Voters cite Bryan’s instability and unfitness for the White House, with many former Bryan backers turning to Taft and Sherman amid rising defections and concerns for prosperity.
A 1894 letter from a Ways and Means member argues against free wool, favoring lower woolen goods prices for consumers over higher wool prices for shepherds. It contends tariff benefits growers, critiques Bryan’s stance, and cites figures on wool production, prices, and national impact.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge argues that the court of equity shields the public conscience by the injunction power, condemning opposition plans that would unleash dangerous wealth and suggesting many injunctions have targeted capital. He asserts the need to keep restraints on corporations to prevent harm to property and the public.
Victor Morawetz warns Bryan bank deposit guarantee would invite wildcat banking by allowing small capital banks to attract large deposits with high rates. Republicans push postal savings banks and savings department options while a bipartisan National Monetary Commission studies the system to avoid partisan impact and preserve stability.
Springfield Republic claims William Jennings Bryan denounces Gov. Hughes as a backer of trusts while praising Hughes as a reformer who achieves results. The piece notes voters must uncover facts amid partisan misrepresentation and urges independent scrutiny in the closing weeks.
A fragmented political screed urging conservative voters to reject a candidate described as an echemer and faker who seeks a stalking horse route to power. The text attacks perceived deceit and warns against placing trust in the government.
Governor Hughes urges voters that the coming election shapes the executive and especially the judiciary. He argues the next President could appoint four Supreme Court justices and deem the Court’s interpretation of laws and the Constitution pivotal to liberty and national institutions. He praises the Republican candidate as a potential, capable steward of federal judges with broad legal respect.
Taft defends Christian missions in the Orient citing his observations against Dr G E Morrison's criticisms. He notes Western civilization efforts in China and other lands, including YMCA clubs and seven preachers who built churches. He cites canal zone demography and the need to curb vice among Westerners and locals.
Oscar S. Straus argues against Bryanism’s claim that the state and federal governments should secure bankers’ funds and protect ordinary depositors. He asserts individuals have a right to security for their deposits, but officials cannot force one bank to guarantee another’s deposits.
A letter to the editor discusses Taft and Hughes in the 1908 election context, noting Bryan's side as prolonging hard times and Taft's as restoring prosperity. It mentions plans to vote for Taft, Sherman, Slemp, and Hughes in 1912. A Taft quote criticizes capital restriction impacts on wages at a New York City gathering.
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