Newspapers Break With Parker Support Roosevelt
Several Democratic newspapers have bolted Parker and endorsed Roosevelt. Notable ex-Democrats listing for Roosevelt include John A. McCall Major John Byrne Eugene A Philbin Patrick Mgan and Oscar Strauss.
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New York Sun
Boston Pilot
Sacramento Bee
John ‘A. McCall
John Byrne
Eugene A. Philbin
Patrick Mgan
Oscar Strauss
Sacramento Bee backs Roosevelt over Parker in Democratic paper
The Sacramento Daily Bee abandons the Democratic ticket and endorses Theodore Roosevelt. It argues Roosevelt stands for independence and anti trust, while Parker is portrayed as controlled by Wall Street and August Belmont, urging voters to choose a free American leader.
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Irish Americans and party shift favor Roosevelt for unity
The Pilot argues Irish Americans, long split between Democratic and Republican loyalties, should back Theodore Roosevelt. It cites immigration history, economic progress of Irish in the U S, and calls Roosevelt a just leader not swayed by race or creed, urging solid cross group support.
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After Forty Nine Years Muskegon Daily Goes Republican
The Muskegon News a longtime Democratic paper announces it will switch to the Republican party publisher Henry Wanty a former Democratic state committeeman says he has joined the Republicans The action comes from the belief that the current Democratic party does not reflect its past and that Republican supremacy is necessary for national development
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Democrat John A McCall Backs Roosevelt Ticket
John A. McCall president of New York Life Insurance Company will vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks. He is a Democrat and lifelong friend of Judge Parker. His brother, Justice McCall of the Supreme Court, was elected on the Tammany ticket a year ago, and McCall is actively supporting the Republican ticket.
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New York Life Insurance Company
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Oscar Strauss quits Democratic ticket over Roosevelt stance
Oscar Strauss, former minister to Turkey under Cleveland, bolts the Democratic ticket in New York. He lauds President Roosevelt for coal strike actions and the Miller printing appointment, saying Roosevelt proves impartial, balancing capital and labor while protecting public rights under pressure.
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Ex-District Attorney Philbin backs Roosevelt in New York
Eugene A. Philbin a longtime Democratic leader in New York declares support for Roosevelt. He argues Roosevelt has shown duty and conservatism during his three years, and he believes the president will follow a different course if reelected by popular will.
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Eugene A. Philbin
New York
Roosevelt
Roosevelt ally Mr Egan shifts support in 1916 politics
Mr Egan, a longtime Democrat supporter with anti imperial views, says he will back the Republican nominees in the present year. He plans to work for them in New York, reflecting active Irish American political involvement.
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New York
Richard Price Morgan of Dwight Hero of Illinois Democrats
Richard Price Morgan of Dwight Illinois is honored as a distinguished Democrat who founded the village. He previously advised Lincoln and later rejoined the party when Samuel Tilden was nominated for the presidency. He has declared in favor of Roosevelt.
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Samuel Tilden
Be Good To Them Democrats Rejoice Half Way Right
A reflection on Democrats and Republicans as the Dem ocrats wobble and reconcile after years. The piece admires half way unity amid venom and vague platforms, urging Republicans to join in their happiness and care for fellow beings. Tiny Tim adds a final benediction.
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Marked Republican Gains in Chicago Straw Vote
Chicago voters completed a straw poll with 10,988 participants. Roosevelt led with 6,504 votes, Parker 3,189, Debs 520, and Swallow 147, indicating a Republican gain of 498 and a Democratic loss of 420 from the usual vote.
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Bryan on the Platform Critiques Parker Links to Wall Street
William Jennings Bryan argues in The Commoner that Bryan warns against misrepresentation to gain votes and claims a Democratic victory would stall economic progress under Wall Street control. He attacks Parker allies for a weak labor plank and says Parker’s nomination nullifies anti trust positions.
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Reclamation Law Regarding Irrigation of Private and Public Lands
The law provides water rights for irrigation of lands in private ownership and for public lands in the arid west. It sets conditions on water supply and sale, restricting allocation to persons living upon the land and limiting amounts to not exceed 160 units. The text indicates the act was created to govern water access in unsettled tracts and public domains.
Parker and Parker Debate Second Terms in 1904 Talk
A fragmentary verse sketch frames a political clash between candidates Parker and Roosevelt over second terms. The speaker mocks both sides, noting Parker’s reluctance to seek a second term and public interest in the issue, while contrasting Roosevelt’s stance with humor and regional dialect.
Pathetic Exhibition by Davis Damps Democratic Cordial
Washington special from Cleveland notes visitors returning from White Sulphur Springs ceremonies agree that former Senator Davis delivered a disappointing address. He forgot lines from his written speech and showed age-related memory lapses, dismaying Democratic leaders. Davis will not be allowed to campaign further.
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Roosevelt and Irrigation in Roosevelts Great West Hope
The article credits President Roosevelt with decisive support for national irrigation. It argues the Reclamation Act passed because of his influence, leading to new Western homes, market expansion for Eastern manufacturers, and broader national prosperity and well being through irrigation.
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The Home Market and Republican Prosperity Policy
The article argues that good wages full employment and fair prices drive prosperity through broad consumption. It states protecting the domestic market as essential and identifies the Republican party and Theodore Roosevelt as its standard bearers symbolizing patriotism and progress.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Voter Guidance Endorses Protection for American Industries
The statement urges voters to support protectionism by arguing it secures good wages and domestic iron production, aligning with Lincoln’s ethic of building wealth at home rather than funding abroad. It emphasizes casting a ballot for policies that favor domestic industry.
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Abraham Lincoln
The Citizen's First Duty in Election Times
A political column argues the citizen must secure the greatest good for family through prudent voting. It attacks Democrats and the idea of rule by the masses, invoking past elections and the Dingley era to praise pro commerce policy and warn against liberal ballot choices.
Judge Parker Says He Will Be Satisfied With One Term
The report quotes Judge Parker stating he will be satisfied with one term as president. Voters are urged to show him that one term would be sufficient and acceptable.
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Growth of Trade and Prosperity Under Republican Rule
A table of statistics highlights growth in trade and manufactures under Republican governance, framing spens prosperity for the people and disappointment to Democratic hopes.
Ex-Governor Hogg Analyzes Parker Letter of Acceptance
Ex-Governor Hogg of Texas offers a sharp, highly praised reading of Parker's acceptance letter. He argues it fails to pledge enforcement against trusts and to support completing the Panama Canal, while urging vigorous use of constitutional powers to curb trusts and press canal completion.
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Parker Telegram Sparks Independent Editoral View
An excerpt from Collier's Weekly argues Parker's telegram was a political tactic tied to nominees and promises. It critiques bias in reporting on Belmont McCarren Hil Cochran and August Belmont. The piece warns against hero worship and urges voters to assess Parker as a Democrat rather than a plutocrat.
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McCarren
Standard Oil Company
Billy’ Sheehan
David Bennett
Bourke Cochran
Parker
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Bryan
Digust
Judge Parker
Casabian
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
The Trefoil Slippage Folly in Parker Portrait
Raucous verse questions the logistic misstep of a trefoil on Parker’s coat of arms. It ponders when the emblem slipped, who failed to hold it, and whether Jefferson or others bore arms, framing a playful political satire from a historical page.
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Jefferson
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Ticket Described as Finest Citizenship
The piece lauds Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Fairbanks as the highest type of American character and a match for the nation. It praises Roosevelt as impulsive yet guided by reason and Fairbanks as conservative yet justice driven, highlighting their contrasting strengths as a strong, progressive conservative ticket.
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Tnate
R Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Empire State of the Union
Central West
Mr. Roosevelt
Senator Pairbanks
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Senator Bairbanks
Free Silver Ghost Not Laid at St. Louis Convention
Washington Post reports the St Louis convention failed to adopt a gold standard plank, a mistake the piece calls grave. It notes the platform committee yielded to Bryan, missing a chance to shift Democratic policy and deny Republicans a talking point on free coinage.
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Roosevelt's frankness vs mystery in campaign
A political analysis contrasts Theodore Roosevelt's open, forthright style with Parker's secrecy. The piece notes Roosevelt has never concealed his views or avoided accountability, while Beveridge is cited on the demand for frankness from leaders, arguing no mystery has ever elected a president.
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What Would They Do With It
Two gentlemen ride a train as a yellow dog chases the car barking ferociously. The dog finally lags behind and the men laugh. One asks what the dog would have done with the train if it had caught it, noting the Dems had made noise in a experiment.
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