Theodore Roosevelt Urges National Aid to Reclaim Arid Lands
A pro irrigation essay traces Theodore Roosevelt’s push for federal action to reclaim arid lands. It outlines the 1902 Reclamation Act, lists states and territories affected, and cites Roosevelt’s 1901 message urging national water storage projects. It stresses the goal to supply settlers with land and water, boost industry, and foster national prosperity.
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Theodore’ Roosevelt
Congress
America
California
Colorado
Idaho
Kansas
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
United States
Pacific Coast
Mexico
Canada
Panhandle
Texas
Milk River
St. Mary Lakes
Bighorn Mountains
North Platte
Sterling
South Platte River
Gunnison
Grand River
Grand Junction
Truckee-Carson
Lake Tehoe
Sierra Nevada
Walker Rivht
Colorado River
Needles
Yuma
Salt River
Alaska
In Irrigation Policy the Nation Seeks Broad Public Interest
The speaker argues for a cautious federal irrigation program guided by experts, prioritizing public welfare over local gain. It calls for avoiding waste, aligning with settlers, and ensuring water rights serve the public, not private ownership, while urging study of laws and international practice to shape a just system.
Protective policy boosts wages and national strength
The piece argues protection preserves high American wages to deter low wage competition from England, claiming secure peace and national honor depend on workers having a stake in the country. It contrasts Republican protection with Democratic free trade and cites W. J. Bryan and Gen. McClellan on party platforms.
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England
Champ Clark and razor cutting as campaign novelty
A hostile satirical sketch targets Champ Clark with imagined razor cutting contests in a Democratic campaign. The piece mocks theater style political spectacle, comparing it to risky stunts and tongue lashings while noting Clark’s roles as Democratic leader and convention chairman.
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Missourian
Champ Clark
Koko
Champ
New Albany
Indiana
Democratic Debate on Isthmian Canal Policy in 1856 Platform
The text analyzes Democratic positions on the Isthmian canal, noting 1856 platform support for free Atlantic-Pacific transit, and contrasting with later Republican progress under Roosevelt. It critiques Democratic methods and diplomacy, arguing Roosevelt advanced canal construction with firmer policy.
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James Buchanan
Democratic Party
Nicaragua
United States
California
Buchanan
Roosevelt
Parker Telegram Absence Probed Over Tariff at St Louis
A reader questions Judge Parker’s tariff stance and why he did not telegram views to the St Louis convention. The letter argues the platform favors free trade and asks whether Parker supports protection for American workers and industries or would veto a free trade bill if elected.
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Judge Parker
St. Louis
Democratic Party
United States
Alton B. Parker
Europe
Judge Alton
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