Highest type of Christian gentleman taft support praised
A St Louis Globe Democrat correspondent recounts a Southern Illinois Methodist pastor on a train praising Taft as the highest type of Christian gentleman. Bishops and clergy from Ohio and Dayton weigh in on Taft’s religious tolerance, with Black leaders backing Taft as a Christian statesman and ally for African Americans.
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Taft Character Praised by Colleagues in Screening Speech
In a speech introducing Mr Tutt, Bishop Fallan lauds Taft as ripe in jurisprudence, religious without bigotry, and skilled in guiding delicate racial and religious issues in the Orient. Agron Ferris states Taft’s Christian character guides a successful life, noting regular church attendance and aid to those in distress.
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Bryan's Inconsistencies in Popular Rule Debated
A political critique questions William Jennings Bryan’s shifting stance on popular rule through initiative and referendum, railroads ownership, and electing judges. The piece argues his earlier advocacies were abandoned as expediency and confession undermine the public welfare and as stable, sound leadership becomes essential.
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Bryan and free silver a fading political flame
The Kansas City Star argues that William Jennings Bryan overstated free silver power. It notes his 1895 and 1900 stances, the 1900 platform omitting free coinage, and claims his current stance reveals expediency over principle as prosperity returns and he clings to past positions.
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Sound National Policy Aims at End of Corporate Lawlessness
The text argues for a national policy to curb corporate lawlessness in interstate commerce and to curtail corporate power, claiming this will restore public confidence. It references Taft, merchants and manufacturers associations, and Boston in a discussion of policy impacts.
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Drummers to Aid Taft Campaign Draws Leaders
The Commercial Travelers Sound Money League resumes activity after four years to back taft and Sherman. James G Sherman agrees to address the group’s first 1908 campaign meeting. Notables include Col. John L Shepherd and Gen. Joseph W Congdon among others. Jonas Langfeld serves as vice president. The league pioneered noon day meetings in 1906 in New York and lists about 200 000 members, with 40 000 from New York firms. The piece notes labor’s stance and independence from party or President guidance.
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Stand Up Address Quotes Brimlow Dictation Demand
Leslie M. Shaw speaks in Louisville denouncing four platforms and challenging any man to prove another would have succeeded. He offers 10 per photograph to the claimant.
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Notes and Notions Go With Bryan's Tour On Maryland Shore
The verse notes Bryan knocking at Maryland’s door while Taft holds the state. It argues Bryan lacks decisive appeal to Baltimore and a sober electorate. Taft support remains strong in accounts of lending and voter judgment. A second quoted line cites Judge Gray’s commodities clause opinion provoking Democratic critics.
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Bloux City Tribune
Rural Free Delivery Praised After Political Battles
A historical defense of Rural Free Delivery credits Republicans for initial proposals and attacks Democratic opposition under Cleveland. It argues postwar politicians blocked trials, but notes its growth proves it a nationwide necessity and boosts farm land values and mail service for millions of Americans.
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Bryan in 1924 A Minneapolis Humorist's Political Sketch
A Minneapolis humorist reimagines 1924 politics, recounting an odd scene where a porch sermon shifts to a bid for president. The piece riffs on past campaigns, pledges, and the Roosevelts' era, ending with Kermit Roosevelt winning a November election amid party shifts.
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Taft versus Roosevelt Promises and Public Service
The piece contrasts Taft's careful promises with Roosevelts bold rhetoric. It argues Taft avoids overpromising while Roosevelt urges broad reform. It labels Taft as cautious yet steadfast and Roosevelt as an ardent campaigner.
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Pity that Bryan Speeches Were Not Canned For Repetition
The Portland Oregonian laments that Bryan's past speeches from 1800 and 1000 could not be canned for reuse, mocking his fallacies and fooleries and imagining how they would grate on listeners if repeated.
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Bryan Risks Better Case Than Philop Bennett Will Claim
A New York Tribune line notes that Mr. Bryan must stronger argue his claim under the will of the people than under the will of Philop Bennett, implying political or legal scrutiny of his motives and authority.
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