Democratic triumph foreshadows national shift in 1908
Editorial notes Chicago split and Roosevelt’s push to form the Progressive Party as Taft’s faction keeps control. It predicts a Democratic victory, cites Maryland and national delegates, and argues for restoring government to the people with Democratic principles. It covers the Baltimore convention, Parker’s keynote, Bryan’s opposition, and the looming electoral certainties.
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High Protection Faults Highlighted by Labor Report
Analyzes claims that high protection fails workers in woolen mills steel blast furnaces and New York factories. Cites Lawrence Massachusetts wage data five to seven dollars weekly and twelve hour days. Notes women workers numbered 296000 with low average pay and employer tactics to replace men with cheaper labor.
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Dover Bridge Opening Pushes Easton Roads Plan
Easton readers hear talks on widening Dover Bridge to handle limitless traffic and boosting mercantile activity by at least a few thousand dollars weekly. Debate grows over linking Easton with improved state roads, Denton opposition, and a countywide push for united support ahead of a Saturday meeting with the State Roads Commission present.
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Maryland Republicans threaten to displace Taft electors
A Maryland party authority warns ultra-Roosevelt Republicans on the electoral ticket that they must pledge to vote for President Taft in the Electoral College. If not, measures to remove them may follow. The article notes split between conservatives and radicals and questions about the last Republican State Convention’s adjournment and certification.
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