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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
3
The piece argues a deep divide between Republicans and Democrats. It credits Republicans with action and national progress, from abolition to protective tariffs and Panam a Canal, while accusing Democrats of opposition, laziness, and eras of policy failure. It predicts voters favor protection and gold standard in November.
The piece argues for a firmly established protective tariff and criticizes free trade as the Democratic stance. It notes the gold standard was championed by Republicans and says national voters preferred protection over free trade, returning to protection after rejecting the revenue-only policy and free silver.
The United States money stock rose from 2,763,152,326 to 2,829,273,316 by September 1, with currency in circulation up from 2,466,345,879 to 2,508,270,984, a gain of nearly 112 million. Deposits at New York clearing banks climbed 343 million in eight months, while national bank note circulation increased from 417,346,487 on August 1, 1903 to 452,516,000 on September 1, 1904, as deposits Set new records across Chicago and state banks shown.
The article contrasts Cleveland’s defense of the gold standard and Venezuela policy with Parker’s free silver stance. It notes Cleveland’s opposition within his party in Congress and questions the moral support of the candidate who condemned war preparation, suggesting the Venezuela message would lack force without prior Republican policy.
Senator Fairbanks warned in the Senate that the current party aims to extend government bonds. He cited debt cuts from 2.383 billion after the Civil War to 585 million at Harrisson era end, with interest falling as principal fell. West Virginia could be the key state in November.
The piece defends President Roosevelt against Parker Club opposition over Order No 78 issued in 1904. It argues the pension policy followed law, noting the appropriation process and subsequent congressional actions. It concludes Roosevelt’s energetic leadership rather than legalistic delay defines his presidency.
The charge that Mr Roosevelt is an unsafe man is disproved by history. He was Governor of New York for two fall terms and has been president for three years. These are the two highest executive positions in the land.
The missive to Ferdinand Ziegel criticizes David Bennett Hill as the controlling force behind the Democratic Party, labeling him brazen and a plunger. It alleges Hill orchestrated presidential planning through Alton B. Parker, portraying Parker as a little known but opportunistic nominee in a decadent party.
The text argues the Democratic platform promotes contraction in many areas including money supply territorial holdings tariffs and public works. It warns contraction would affect markets labor demand bank accounts values and personal welfare under Democratic administration.
In New York observers say if Judge Herrick wins the governorship this fall there will be no voluntary retirement for David B. Hill from state politics on January 1, 1905. The remark notes the rivalry on the political landscape, claiming no room for two such organizers atop the mountain at once.
A verse illustration tracks political figures like Bill Bryan Dave Till Tom Taggart and Arthur Pusey Gorman failing to win voters. The poem chronicles them returning home defeated as democracy drifts and sinks like a ship at sea with no clear captain.
A partisan critique argues Judge Parker misstates facts about exports. It recalls 1896 under Cleveland with 863,200,487 dollars in exports and contrasts this with Roosevelts 1,460,868,183 dollars last year to claim inaccuracy.
A 1900 Senate quote contrasts unlimited and limited coinage policies. The speaker criticizes zeal for unlimited coinage and highlights divergent outcomes. The excerpt urges voters to respond in November with earnest civic effort and turnout.
A skeptical review finds Alton B. Parker's acceptance letter dull and evasive. The piece accuses the Democratic candidate of vague promises and seeks to rally Republicans by highlighting perceived critiques of imperialism tariffs pensions and governance. It ends by urging calm amid partisan fears.
The editorial laments Thomas Taggart's failure to deliver funds to Illinois Democrats. It portrays him as shrewd but frugal, noting the disappointment of Illinois leaders and the bleak mood within the party as trusts align with Democrats.
The Philadelphia Press notes the first U S party proposal to lower the flag in the Philippines. The critique cites past reversals only in Hawaii under Democrat Grover Cleveland and argues the stance undermines sovereignty and national honor.
The piece notes that over 1,300,000 railway employees in the United States are not swayed by campaign data. It argues they are better off in the current years of Republican prosperity than in the lean period after President Cleveland's second inauguration.
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