Taft Supporter Gilbert Collins Defends Nomination
Judge Gilbert Collins of Jersey City outlines key reasons to back Taft for the Republican nomination. He argues for a two term presidency, Taft’s integrity and restraint, cautious judicial temperament, and opposition to direct popular rule while praising Taft’s diplomacy and party loyalty.
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Griggs Sounds Alarm Over Roosevelts Third Term Threat
Former New Jersey governor John W. Griggs urges Republicans to defend the courts and constitutional government against Theodore Roosevelts push for a third term. He cites John Marshall Harlan and warns independence of the judiciary would be destroyed by popular recall and majority rule.
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Taft Poised to Clinch Nomination With 57 Delegates
The Taft League of New Jersey reports Taft needs 57 more delegates to reach a majority of 540 at the Republican convention in Chicago. Roosevelt would require 303 more. Taft currently leads 303 to 237, with 312 delegates still to be chosen. State conventions and primaries across Wyoming Tennessee Maryland Washington Utah North Carolina West Virginia Montana Idaho Minnesota California and others shape the race.
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Taft Reforms Cut Costs and Boost Government Efficiency
The treasury department earns praise from the Democratic appropriation committee for economy and efficiency under Secretary MacVeagh. Savings include a 10 percent annual drop in cost with a 20 percent rise in department activity, overhauls in customs and internal revenue, higher collections, and substantial cuts in printing, minting, and postage.
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Taft Resents Insults in Roosevelts Campaign Clash
Former President Taft denounces misrepresentation and vilification by Theodore Roosevelt and allies. The statement, issued by William B. Mecsinley, denounces attacks on Taft, defends party unity, and argues Roosevelt's campaign risks socialism and a three term challenge.
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The New York Sun Campaign Subscription Offer
The New York Sun invites readers to subscribe during the 1912 campaign offering a special rate of 2.50 for seven months, regular price 6.00 per year. The paper promises thorough political coverage and urges readers to recruit friends and place orders via the Sun Building in New York or through newsdealers and agents nationwide.
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