Republicans Father Rural Free Delivery Boosts Citizens
A Republican policy piece extols rural free delivery as boosting farmer independence and national growth. It praises expansion from 6,000 routes to about 40,000, argues the service has educated and enriched rural communities, and defends the program against Democrat critiques while forecasting eventual self-sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubiican
Res Pal
Tie
Treasury
Postoffice Department
Rural free delivery a national benefit and need
The article argues that rural free delivery supports education and national efficiency, urges funding at two ship costs for carriers, and cites McKinley era praise. It stresses rural access lowers urban migration, improves country life, and strengthens national defense by raising intelligent citizens. It notes Republican backing and projected cost efficiency through revenue gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt Earns Right to Address Campaign
President Roosevelt has earned the right to be heard in the present campaign and has accepted and exercised it as reported by Kangas' City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Kangas’ City Star
Bryan Sticks 10 Silver Fallacy in 1908 Letter Storm
Unpublished correspondence shows W. J. Bryan, running for president, still favored free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 under 1890 conditions. Capt. James Ross of Columbus, Ohio, has letters questioning Bryan’s stance and urging clarification, while Bryan declines public comment.
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W. J. Bryan
Capt
James Ross
Columbis
Ohio
Bryan
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Capt. Ross
Negan
Taist
Ross
James BH. Hoss
Columbus
Taft Calls for Concilatory Stance Amid Industrial Struggles
Mr Taft argues that while some capitalists oppose unions and radical laborists view capital as an enemy, most are becoming conciliatory. He hopes a large middle class, including himself, can bridge gaps. The panic's end is not yet, and renewed tensions may arise unless conservatism and dialogue prevail.
Oryon’s Unsafe Record Cited by Dems in Presidential Talk
The Philadelphia Press asserts that the Democratic candidate for President bears an erratic and dangerous voting record. It argues voters must weigh his past positions as well as his current rhetoric before trusting him with national governance.
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Oryon
Bryan
Philadelphia Ress
Political guaranties and bank deposits scheme noted
The New York World on Sept. 26 comments that Gon and Haskell proposed schemes of guarantees. The text suggests Ilo should craft government guarantees of political repetitions or similar assurances.
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Gon. Haskell
Ilo
New York World
Swedish Americans Rally Behind Taft in Key Vote
Swedish American clergy across the nation express strong support for Taft. Clergymen in Chicago, Evansville, Red Wing, Cheltenham, Kensington, and other cities cite Taft’s experience, reform record, and steadiness as reasons to vote Republican, predicting a solid Taft vote among Swedish Americans.
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W. J. Tengwold
Pullman
Chicago
Ilinois
Taft
Cuba
Philippines
Bryan's Campaign Funds Controversy Highlighted
The piece accuses Bryan of citing Wall Street funding behind Parker's 104 campaign and alleges his own money came from Ryan and Belmont. It claims Bryan's brother and brother-in-law misused $15,000 from Parker funds, sourced to August Belmont and Thomas P. Ryan, and accuses Bryan of failing to repay or account for it.
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Bryan
Parker
Wall Street
Hie Party
Ryan
Belmont
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Nebraska
August Belmonnt
Thomas PF. Ryan
Pettigrew
Letter to the Editor on Bryan Taft election preference
Jonathan Rigdon of New York writes that he will vote Taft due to the need for Republican support in Congress. He argues Bryan would be hindered by a hostile Senate and House, while Taft would have capable cabinet members to restore prosperity. He questions Bryan’s knowledge of foreign and military affairs.
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L. Johnson
Kensington
Minn
Taft
P. Martinson
South Chicago
Bryan
Roosevelt
J. A. Eckstrom
Worcester
Mass
Globe
Nelson
Olson
G. A. Brandello
Denver
Adolf Hult
Ouiah
N. J. Forsberg
Ae Cagunnet
Mich
Carl P. Edblom
Andover
Carl Almin
Iron Mountain
J. Ekeholm
Newman Grove
New
G. Newman
New Britain
Conn
New York World
Ryan
Senate
House
Ilke Root
Straws
Garfield
Cortelyou
Pandma
Philippines
Cuba
Jounathlan Rigdon
New York
Watterson’s Ex Opinion of Bryans
Henry Watters comments on William J. Bryan calling him a boy orator and political faker. He claims Bryan is a daring adventurer and financier who preaches impossible promises of free coinage of silver, ignorant of past financial history. Kentucky readers are said to have measured Bryan.
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Henry Watterson
Bryan
William J. Uevne
Kentucky
United States
Bryan Advocating Roosevelt Policies Attracts Voters
A transcript shows Pearks Berald noting that Bryan urging Roosevelt policies appeals more to voters than Bryan promoting his own platform. The remark contrasts two campaign appeals and highlights public preference for Roosevelt-aligned positions.
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Bryan
Moosevelt
Pearks Berald
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Ife
North Dakota
Carl W. Andeer
A. P. Fors
Englewood
M. C. Rinseon
West Huron Street
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G. A. Ellicott
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G. Ss. Obstrnd
Bethel Church
Magelwort
Joshua Oden
Irving Park
Gottfried Nelson
Trinity Church
Lake View
John Lundeen
Irving Avenue Methods Church
P. A. Wietm
Swedish Baptist Church
Oscar N. Olson
St. Paul's Church
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Bryan Tak
Porkberg
Toft
Almia
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Newman
Tom Watson
Thomas E. Watson
Watterson
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