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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
3
The speech praises railroad workers and urges support for policies that ensure fair rates and market access. Taft argues that labor and capital share a stake in railroad prosperity and warns against electing Bryan. He attends Ade farm event with James E. Watson and delivers a reply stressing the Roosevelts era labor laws and a square deal for workers.
At George Ade’s farm in Ade, Indiana, on September 23 a notable demonstration for the Taft candidacy turned into a real country political holiday. Supporters gathered as the candidate spoke and local farmers reacted with enthusiasm.
The passage discusses rural readers receiving newspapers and magazines to follow events, weighing whether Mr. Bryan’s election would restore confidence and release capital, amid concerns that delays affect business futures. The tone reflects the era’s political and economic debates influencing public opinion and markets.
Taft’s special train covered sixty-five miles between Indianapolis and Lafayette in sixty four minutes with speeds up to eighty two miles an hour. Local politicians greeted him at Indianapolis and Lafayette as he paused briefly for rallies and handshakes. A crowd member joked about Taft being the worst Democrat in town, prompting a friendly exchange.
Governor Hughes reveals a nationwide campaign itinerary under the National Republican Committee. The schedule includes stops in Indianapolis South Bend Detroit Cleveland Clarksburg Baltimore New York Jamestown Dunkirk and Buffalo with multiple speeches from September 27 to October 3 and final return to New York City.
GALESBURG Illinois September 23 Senator Foraker canceled his engagement for the Lincoln Douglass celebration here October 7. The change removes a planned speech from the event program and alters the lineup for the observance in the city.
In New York on September 23 authorities noted quiet headquarters as Senator W Murray Crane arrived in Chicago but did not appear. Tru man H Newberry predicted Taft and Sherman would win Michigan by 100000. Former Governor Murphy said New Jersey would also back Taft Sherman easily. Edward P Brown planned a campaign trip to Ohio for the ticket. Timothy L Woodruff reported upbeat advices from the state committee.
Madison Sept 23 The majority report of the Republican platform convention was adopted after a three hour debate. A minority plan backing the Mary Ann primary and tariff reforms was defeated. E A Edmunds of Appleton was elected State Chairman on the third ballot with 68 votes to 46 for A C Backus of La Follette.
Taft and his party depart Cincinnati for a Western tour after a lively Music Hall gathering. Hundreds greeted him at the station, and a silk flag presented by Civil War veteran Theodore F. Brown accompanied the candidate. The train, traveling near fifty miles an hour, will stop only at Brook Indiana and Chicago.
Democratic candidate Bryan argues for a jury trial in indirect contempt cases, citing 1896 measures and a telegram from railroad unions backing the bill. He rebuts Taft on the issue, names several senators who favored the measure, and stresses the judge’s dual role in such prosecutions.
Governor Harris speaks at Huron County Republican rally arguing Rose county local option law sustains temperance and home rule. He accuses Democrats and liquor interests of funding Harmon campaign and asserts 800,000 railroad workers support trial by jury.
Joseph Vetter longtime Clifton private policeman was found dead near his Corryville home with a bullet wound to the temple. Reported missing yesterday he is described as fearless and brave. survived by his widow and two sons. Funeral arrangements pending.
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