Taft as Lawyer Pioneered Roosevelt Policy on Trusts
A portrait of William Howard Taft rising from early posts to Solicitor General and Judge shows his role in antitrust reform. The piece credits Taft with shaping the Roosevelt policy on federal control of interstate corporations and notes key cases and friendships with Theodore Roosevelt.
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Suilor
Taft
Harrison
United States
Great Britain
EH. Choate
Shoaker Reed
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Washingon
Ohio
Supreme Court
Hewie
Addgetone Pipe Company
Roosevelt
American Bar Association
Detroit
Hnd
Mrs Taft Drives Campaign From Behind The Scenes
A Hot Springs visit reveals Mrs Taft as the driving force behind her husband’s presidential bid. She aims for the presidency for him and coordinates campaign efforts, staying constantly active and planning solutions to political challenges. Her influence shapes the Taft campaign and the direction of the nation’s leadership.
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Mrs. Taft
Hot Springs
Taft
the Springs
Taft praised as best equipped leader in Bristow speech
In Independence Kansas Joseph L Bristow extols Tafts qualifications and achievements from the Philippines to the Panama Canal. He cites Tafts judicial reputation and Roosevelt era role, praising engineering and health outcomes on the isthmus and noting a Manila statue in gratitude. The Sioux City Journal adds a farmers note.
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Kansan
Taft
Joseph L. Bristow
Independence
Kan
Hughes
New York
Bourke Cochran
McKinley
Philippines
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
Phillippines
Manila
Panama Canal
Montgomery County
Kansas
Taft and Cuba Self-Government Effort Detailed
The article credits Secretary Taft with guiding Cuba toward practical self-government after an initial misstep post intervention. It notes the 1906 crisis, Taft’s mediation among factions, and the creation of a provisional government to establish a living constitutional framework for Cubans to operate once Americans depart Havana.
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Philippines
Canal
Mr. Taft
Cuba
Sinvanna
Cuebans
Tle
Congress
United States
Taft
Bina
Havana
Cubana
World Cruise of Our Battleships Marks Policy Asserted
The article celebrates President Roosevelt's open ocean voyage of the fleet from the Atlantic to the Pacific and back, praising the Republican policy of a world cruise as a constructive force. It highlights improved relations with Latin American nations, Open Door advocacy, and Taft's support for sustaining the policy.
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Pacific Ocean
America
Almer
Roosevelt Fivet
Hampton Roads
Dee
Horn
San Francheco Tiarbor
Connecticut
Louisiana
Maine
Milesoul
Georgian
New Jersey
Rhode Ialand
Virginia
Alabama
Inois
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Olty
Minnesota
Kaneas
Vermont
Pacific
Oriental
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
California
South Dakota
Washington
Tennessee
Atlantic
China
Australia
Malta
Gibraltar
Hampton Toads
Republican Party
South America
Latin America
Republic of the
North
United States
South American
Europe
New York
Ste Janeiro
St. Louis
Roosevelt
Oregon
Texas
Pacifc
Orleans
Oceania
Dar
Japan
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Armerica
Willian Howard Taft
Taft
Ohent
Sluglas
Chita
Ameria
Taft Sees Mutual Gains From Colonial Trade Policy
In Cleveland Taft argues U S policy toward Porto Rico and the Philippines has added over 100 million dollars to trade and will greatly expand if markets open further. He claims mutual benefits justify continued friendly policy and market access.
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United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Wm. H. Taft
Cleveland
Ohio
Taft Sees Benefits From Prosecutions of Trusts
The speaker notes that prosecutions and injunctions against unlawful trusts have already changed business methods. He agrees with Mr. Bryan that convicting managers would have a strong nationwide impact, but asserts that ongoing actions without imprisonment are also producing a healthy effect.
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Bryan
Bia
Wm. H. Taft
Columbus
Ohio
Swedes Return to America After Poverty and Promises
Swedes who left the United States for Sweden due to hard times last fall are returning to America aboard the Lusitania with 700 Swedish immigrants on board. The exodus was spurred by patriotism and homeward longing, but many report higher living costs abroad and limited freedom in Sweden.
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United States
Europe
New York
Sweden
Sons of
Ocean
America
Taft Declares Support for Roosevelt Policies
A Taft declaration emphasizes devotion to constructive work to seal Roosevelt policies. He pledges to use his abilities to propose means for Congress to clinch Roosevelt era aims, aiming to reassure Roosevelt allies.
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Taft
William FI. Taft
Roonevelt
Congress
Roosevelt
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