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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1904
Page
5
Supposed evidence from the New York World accuses Roosevelt and Republicans of aiding trusts. It lists campaign backers and officials linked to major corporations, bankers, and railroad interests, asserting a Democratic effort to use anti trust rhetoric for political gain.
William F. Sheehan, chairman of New York, is described as a Hill method proponent with broad investments. He holds director roles at Albany & Hudson Railway, Brooklyn elevated, Edison Electric, Kings County Electric, and others, plus leadership ties to Citi zens' Lighting Louisville and Westchester Light. August Belmont of New York, a noted financier, is listed as president and director of Rapid Transit Subway Construction and sits on many boards including Equitable, Guaranty Trust, and First National Bank of Hemp.
A satirical verse about candidate Parker and his party arms. Old Dame Democracy debates designs showing a mule, a tiger, and a mule with a noose, plus mottos implying graft, work avoidance, and political pressure. The final choice features a mule frightened before a gun linked to Parker.
A satirical acceptance speech resigns as Road Commissioner to seek the Deputy Overseer of the Universe post. The speaker attacks Republican tariffs and imperialism, mocks the platform at St. Louis, and laments cold winters, boll weevils, and economic troubles while predicting Encke's Comet revisiting in fall. He pledges fidelity to Jeffersonian ideals, denies a second term, and warns against power and policy failures.
William Jennings Bryan vows he has nothing to withdraw about his criticisms of the tactics used to back the candidate. He says the New York platform was vague on purpose to win votes from opponents who would have opposed Parker’s views if fully known. He calls the nomination crooked and indefensible.
President Roosevelt, upon learning of his nomination for President, told the committee that Congress has enabled the administration to take one of the longest strides in irrigation toward using vast national lands for settlers and home workers.
Senator Culberson of Texas states the gold standard platform could not be adopted at St Louis. He asserts his and others view on Democratic policies carries authority in the discussion.
The piece weighs outs versus ins in politics and argues parties should be judged by results. It cites hard times under Democrats and good times under Republicans, notes the 1893 panic linked to tariff and policy, and questions radical changes while praising Theodore Roosevelt as a fair leader. It contrasts U.S. and England trade lessons and warns Democrats push free trade.
A compilation from Secretary Hay in Jackson and tributes from the Pittsburg Dispatch, Chicago Evening Post, Review of Reviews, Outlook, Philadelphia Public Ledger, San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times and others lauds Theodore Roosevelt. Emphasizes courage, intelligence, honesty, and vast energy while noting mixed political reactions and strong public appeal across parties.
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