Parker Letter of Acceptance Draws Wide Support
A series of Democratic leaders praise Judge Parker for his letter of acceptance. They call it a strong, dignified, masterly statement that clearly defines campaign issues, appeals to independents, and contrasts Parker with Roosevelt. Supporters from Harrity to Untermyer laud its tone and resolve.
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Representative Good
Kentucky
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Alton B. Parker
William E. Harrity
Philadelphia
Democratic
Charles P. Donnelly
J. Edward Swanntrom
New York
Sore Spot on Prices by Domestic Manufacturers Debate
The piece argues that Americans pay 10 to 30 percent more for domestically made goods than foreigners for identical items exported from the United States. It cites the Democratic Campaign book and State Department statements, noting alleged discrimination against U S consumers by protected manufacturers shielding profits behind the Dingley tariff and harming farmers and tool buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Staates
State Department
England
Germany
Marrying in the Army and Imperialist Echoes
General Corbin proposes army officers may not marry without War Secretary approval and proof of sufficient income, mirroring German practice. Roosevelt backs the idea as a step toward imperialism, while critics warn itrisks indolence and class bias, arguing America’s great generals were married men. The piece likens American officer life to Kaiser era norms and laments potential erosion of private domestic autonomy.
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General Corbin
Germany
Roosevelt
Corbin
Kaiser
Rooseveltt
Rouses Suspicion Over Republican Claims
The piece decries Republican defenses of tariff policies and trusts and argues the public bears higher living costs and stagnant wages since 1897. It contends that despite boasts of prosperity, workers see wage declines and rising prices, questioning the party’s record.
German Americans Rally Behind Schurz In Political Divide
Republican Chicago papers decry Carl Schurz as a has been while German Americans await his return with keen interest. Hundreds enroll daily in German American leagues indicating growing mobilization and influence among the community.
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Chicago
Carl Schurz
Mr. Schurz
Parker Lesgues
Parker Stock Surges On Judge Parker Letter Favorability
Wall Street reacts to Judge Parker acceptance letter as brokers who backed Hoover rally against odds reduce them. Parker stock climbs significantly as investors reassess political outcome bets amid the letter's reception.
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Judge Parker
Wall Street
Hoosevelt
Parker
Publicity in Corporations and the Bureau’s Record
A critique of the push for corporate publicity under the Sherman Act, tracing the creation of the Bureau of Corporations, the 500 000 appropriation, and the lack of visible action after 583 days. Questions focus on witness subpoenas, documentary evidence, secrecy of the bureau, and Cortelyou’s political appointment as campaign manager.
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United States
Democratic Party
Congress
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Corporations
Wheeling
George B. Cortelyou
Bureau of Corporaions
Bureau of Publicity
Standard Oil Company
Question of Corteliou fund raising and presidential image
The speaker suggests that when the clever Mr. Corteliou tours to collect campaign funds and stays at the President’s hospitable home, corporations may view him as a personally connected representative of the President, raising questions about influence and perception.
Parker Letter Draws Strong Concurrence from Judge Parker
Fferman Widder of New York endorses Judge Parker in a sharp letter praising his stance. The missive singles out Parker's firm approach and reliability, urging readers to support his campaign.
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Fferman Widder
New York
The Farmer's Dollar and the Era of Prosperity
A political appeal arguing that wages rose slower than the cost of living, reducing purchasing power to seventy one and a half cents. It blames the Republican tariff and trusts for higher prices on farmers and laborers while praising past prosperity in 1897 and criticizing President Roosevelt. It ties tariffs to economic hardship for farmers and workers.
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Lelas
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Pat
Providence
Congress
White House
Fraud of It Shows Tariff and Trusts Harm Rail Workers
The piece argues tariff and trust systems hurt the public, citing a border railway selling Canadian rails at 21 dollars per ton while American rails cost 28 dollars per ton. It notes the New York Central experiences similar tariff inequities, illustrating the protective system's impact on ordinary people.
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Canada
United States
New York Central
Telegram Not Fooled by G O P Boasts Map Shows Reality
The New York Evening Telegram refuses to credit the ridiculous claims of inspired GOP organs. It prints a map illustrating the political situation as seen by impartial observers. It marks Roosevelt territory as New England and part of the Middle West with limited Pacific Coast prospects.
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New York Evening Telegram
New England
Middle West
Republicanos
Pacific Coast
Public pensions policy clash questions executive action
The piece critiques Commissioner Ware defending Roosevelt on pension age rules. It argues the appropriation bill to fund the order overstepped legality, noting Section 9 of Article I bars Treasury spending without legal appropriation. It contends Congress never authorized assuming disability by age and that executive regulations must follow enacted law with proof of disability.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Elif. Ware
Roosevelt
Mit
Parker Constitutional Club of
New York
Treasury
Ware
Congress
Bryan Attitude Questioned Over Democratic Ticket Support
Circulating reports claim Colonel William J. Bryan will not back the Democratic nominees in the coming presidential election. Chancellor Andrews of Nebraska University cites a scenario where Roosevelt carries Nebraska, the Republican State ticket wins, and a Fusion legislature seats Bryan as next U.S. Senator. Bryan's Missouri speech defies the suggestion, urging strong Democratic support despite disagreements to advance economic issues.
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William J. Bryan
E. Benjamin Andrews
Nebraska University
Andrews
Roosevelt
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Colonel Bryan
Missouri
Bryan
Brewer Under Fire for Constitutional Views on Philippines Policy
New York Evening Post derides Justice Brewer for critical stance on the Constitution and Republican policy in the Philippines. The editorial argues a president cannot ignore constitutional limits and mocks Brewer for perceived partisan inclinations. It warns of Senate confirmation implications if a judge acts as a partisan.
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Justice Brewer
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Philippines
Parker
Judge Brewer
Senate
Lord Coke
New York Evening Post
Trade Journals Praise Parker Letter in New York News
Two New York trade papers the Journal of Commerce and the New York Commercial applaud Judge Parker's acceptance letter. The Commercial calls the letter dignified temperate and conservative and says Parker has dealt a stinging blow at the Republican party on tariff and reciprocity questions.
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New York
Parker
the Commercial
Hold-Up Game on Tariffs and Exports
A New York Sun view notes rising U S exports while cautioning against pride. It points out many gains reflect foreign prices below U S levels and cites specific items like agricultural implements hardware and engines sold abroad cheaper than at home. The piece cites a South Africa cargo example and labels the Dingley tariff a robber tariff.
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New York Sun
Sun
Europe
Eagle Horse
M. E
Democratic National Committee
New York
South Africa
Finch, Eyde & Co
Republican attack on New Hampshire platform on war with Spain
The piece condemns a New Hampshire Republicans platform claim that the party restored a successful war with Spain. It argues McKinley sought to avoid war, notes Dewey and Schley were Democrats, and criticizes postwar actions in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines including taxation and imperialism replacing constitutionalism.
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New Hampshire
Republians
Republican Party
Spain
McKinley
Congress
Manila
Santiago
Dewey
Schrey
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Governor Aycock to Speak in Campaign Swing
Governor Charles B Aycock of North Carolina will address voters in several doubtful states during the final two weeks of the campaign. His schedule includes West Virginia October 24 25 Indiana October 26 to 30 inclusive Connecticut October 31 November 1 New Jersey November 2 and 8 Maryland November 5 He is described as one of the ablest Southern speakers.
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Aycock
Charles B. Aycock
North Carolina
West
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Benton McMillin
Tennessee
Patrick McCarren
Brooklyn
Thomas Taggart
Wisconsin
Illinois
New Jersey
Delaware
Samuel Untermyer
Mayer Collings
Beston
Senatee Stone
John H. Kelcher
Boston
de Lancey Meoll
RWWA
Pulitzer
George B. Lorelyou
Cartelyou
Corporations
Mr. Cortelyon
National Committee
Russia
Great Britain
President Roosevelt
Journal of Commerce
New York Commercial
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