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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
3
The piece notes Bryan's dwindling support among former backers as Taft gains momentum, with Cleveland Democrats splitting and business leaders like Samuel Rosenthal of Baltimore backing Taft. It mentions defections from Bryan, fears about prosperity, and speculation on party alignment ahead of the election.
A letter from Edward J. Maxwell of New York explains quitting Bryan and voting for a Republican presidential candidate to secure prosperity and peace. Across western New York towns former Bryan supporters say they will back Taft for similar reasons. Brig Gen Horatio G. Gilson warns Democrats against Bryan. An Ardmore Oklahoma writer says a Democrat will defy Civil War family loyalty to vote Pall.
A flood of letters and anecdotes from across the country shows supporters and critics of Bryan and Taft weighing in on the 1908 election. Voters in California and Nebraska reveal shifting loyalties, with many expressing preference for Taft’s perceived Roosevelt principles and cautious economic fear of Bryan's policies.
A Boston publisher cites bankers across the nation who fear a national bank deposit guarantee would invite fraud. The piece notes bankers doubt protection, foresee incentives to cheat, and criticize Bryan's approach as pandering to applause rather than drafting effective law. Governor Hughes labels Bryan an apostle of fallacies and celebrates his defeats.
A historical letter from 1804 argues against restricting shoddy and wool tariffs. It claims removing tariffs on wool would not meaningfully reduce clothing costs and would hurt wool producers, with references to former President Cleveland’s era and tariff effects on woolen goods.
A financial expert warns against hasty risk in bank reforms. Victor Morawetz criticizes proposed plans that could invite unsound banks and depositor losses, while Republicans push for safe options like postal savings and supervised national savings deposits to strengthen the system.
The writer argues the next President will likely appoint several Supreme Court justices, shaping federal law and liberty. They praise Republican candidate Hineself as a capable nominee, noting his judicial experience and broad support, and warn that court appointments will affect national political history.
A letter arguing against free wool cites Bryan’s stance and contends that ending tariffs would slash wool prices, harm wool producers in the West and Montana, and raise clothing costs for consumers. It traces price impacts from wool to fabric and garments, urging continuation of protection for the wool industry.
Letters from teachers and a business reader discuss the practical effects of a Bryan or Taft win. The writer argues Taft’s victory promises rest and prosperity, while Bryan’s may bring unrest and extended economic stagnation, delaying full employment and confidence as the country recovers from industrial paralysis.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge defends injunctions as essential to protect conscience and property. He argues courts curb railroads and curb lawless wealth, claiming far more injunctions target capital than labor and warns against dismantling the restraining power.
The piece argues for a sound banking and currency system benefiting all citizens, warning against hasty changes. It stresses bipartisan consideration, notes current improvements are possible, and opposes adopting reforms as a partisan presidential campaign issue. It cites past Democratic leadership and warns of dangerous financial experiments.
A Springfield newspaper comments on Bryan denouncing Hughes amid the presidential race. It praises Hughes as a reformer who gains results without excess, and notes voters must discern real acts in the closing weeks as both sides distort the other.
Senator Bradley of Kentucky criticizes a schemer and faker, urging conservatives to back William H. Taft over Mr. Uryan. He frames Taft as a cautious, worldwise statesman and calls for confidence in national strength.
The taft remarks defend Western missions in China and other Orientals while criticizing Morrison’s critique as unjust. He notes government support for canal zone religious work, seven preachers, and the presence of white and West Indian populations, arguing missions counter vice and reflect civilizational aims.
Oscar B Straus argues that depositors and government alike seek security for public funds, but one bank should not be required to guarantee deposits in another. He warns that such universal guarantees threaten banking stability and state and federal powers.
A Saltville Virginia resident writes to the New York World declaring support for Taft and Hughes in the 1912 election. He links Bryan to hard times and Taft to prosperity, signing as T. G. Reddix and noting October 8.
In New York City at Cooper Union, Mr. Taft contends that any factor making capital idle or destroying it lowers both wages and the chance to earn a living. He links capital use to workers’ earnings and opportunities.
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