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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
2
A critical look at the Wilson tariff and Democratic policy, arguing revenue shortfalls, rising deficits, and economic distress under Cleveland era free trade. It condemns Parker and Davis for backing free silver and tariff cuts, while praising Cleveland's stance on silver and taxation.
The piece alleges Parker is controlled by trust magnates including Cord Meyer of the sugar trust. It claims funds from trust backers will retreat after the campaign as a deceptive move to keep the public unaware. It cites Parker's New York visit and instructions to managers to avoid public displays of trust backing.
A Providence speech attributed to Roosevelt in August 1908 warns that wealth enables envy and hatred to corrupt character. The passage argues true harm comes from allowing vice to enter our nature as wealth grows.
The article argues that under Republican leadership the United States shifted from a third class power to a stronger status in many respects over more than forty years.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions class conditions and illiteracy among poorer groups in a foreign context, implying social or educational disparities.
The article argues trusts back Parker to curb Roosevelt and enforce anti monopoly laws. It cites Liberal contributions from the tobacco, sugar, oil, and New York transportation trusts to Belmont's treasury. It claims workers support Roosevelt despite trust funding for Parker and notes a wave of awakening among voters. It ends by linking savings deposits growth to Republican policies and prosperity.
The piece counters Democratic claims that the United States spends more per person on government than other nations. It lists per capita costs in New Zealand 38.38, Australia 37.69, United Kingdom 21,589, France 17.84, Belgium 17.40, Paraguay 17.39, Austria Hungary 12.68, Argentina 12.68, Cuba 12.40, Netherlands 11.49, Portugal 11.45, Spain 10.09, Sweden 9.54, German Empire 9.45, Canada 9.30, and the United States 7.97.
The piece argues Democrats push the tariff issue to mobilize voters while Republicans welcome debate but fear its damage to business. It recalls 1893 fears and Roosevelt rhetoric, warning tariff reform could harm industry and trigger a sales slump, urging voters to resist reopening tariff disputes.
The audience loudly welcomed Bryan while remaining silent at Parker. Hon. Charles A Towne, once a Silverite leader and now corporate counsel, campaigns for the trust candidate though he reportedly admires Bryan.
Incidental benefits of Republican rule include better roads for rural free delivery carriers, with Western States seeing the greatest improvement where need was greatest.
The New York Herald notes printing a facsimile of Judge Parker's gold telegram and suggests a companion facsimile of his silver ballot around 1900. It comments on archival pieces for historical reference and political symbolism.
The piece extols Theodore Roosevelt as a uniquely honest energetic leader who has served in many roles from rancher to police commissioner to navy secretary and governor. It contrasts him with Judge Parker, praising Roosevelt's courage, initiative, and readiness in emergencies.
The piece lists major Rooseveltn era laws including civil government for the Philippines corporate and commerce legislation Cuban reciprocity the Panama Canal treaty irrigation of arid West lands. It critiques the Democratic party for offering only words and promises despite these achievements.
The letter warns that granting independence would bring calamity to Filipinos and trigger anarchy, violence against civil government and religion, and set the islands as prey to a powerful nation. It frames withdrawal of control as an international crime and a dangerous concession.
In 1894, while chairman of Indiana's Democratic State Central Committee, Taggart predicted a 10,000 vote lead for the Democrats on election eve. The following day Republicans won the state by a 46,000 plurality, underscoring a significant miscalculation.
A exhortation to the youth urging voting as the nation’s guard and guide. It declares the ballot shapes freedom and warns the young man to start right think right and vote right to preserve Republican government. The piece emphasizes civic duty and political action as essential to national greatness.
A Governor Fairbanks supporters letter presents Republican tenets to businessmen and workers. It praises the Bureau of Commerce and Labor and argues for regulated capital to curb trusts, touts conservative foreign policy, and supports closer trade with Canada and open door policy in China. Senator Fairbanks campaigns nationwide, offering written opinions on key issues.
The Washington Star argues that rural fashion shifts reflect political flavor as better ready made clothing and hats appear in country stores. It credits Republicans with expanding the rural mail delivery and Post Office growth powering rural access.
The piece argues no formal platform will win this year’s election. It says the Republican candidate is stronger and that Roosevelt acts as the unifying platform for both parties, providing the main focus of Democratic attacks and Republican strength.
The speaker condemns the Democrats for nominating an octogenarian as vice president, arguing it undermines constitutional provisions about succession and duties if the president dies or becomes unable to serve. The critic says no party should trifle with such grave public interests.
The land grant bill creating agricultural colleges and experiment stations was introduced by Senator Morrill of Maine, passed by a Republican Congress, and signed by a Republican president. The system has greatly benefited agriculture and is credited to the party that “does things.”
The nation enjoys a high state of prosperity with economic forces united for welfare. The passage questions whether this favorable condition should be sacrificed for a state of uncertainty and near certain disaster.
It is the amount of feed a farmer can raise for his stock and not the number of acres ranged over that will gauge his profit for the year. All things equal, litigation insures the maximum product for each acre of ground.
The discussion centers on whether a shadow can occupy space and affirms that there is a money plank in the St. Louis platform for supporters.
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