Readers Switch Sides as Taft Gains Backers in 1900 Era
The piece profiles newspapers and political figures who shift from Bryan to Taft, noting Baltimore Sun, Hearst papers, and Santa Cruz Surf join the Taft camp. It cites ex Senators, editors, and local leaders in Maryland, California, Rhode Island, Iowa, Missouri, and Ohio endorsing Taft over Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Baltimore Sun
Democratic Party
Maryland
Taft
the Sun
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Ife
M. E. Tarpey
Fresno
Cal
California
Roosevelt
Santa Cruz
Cumberland
Nebraska
Rhode Island
John ©. Sprecher
Schuyler Free Lance
Sherman
Sprecher
Free Lance
W. J. Bryan
James E. Sullivan
Narragansett
Proof of Prosperity After Panic Drives Trust Co of America Decline
A New York City news item reports The Trust Company of America has recovered from the 1907 panic. It paid off its $25 million loan in full, showcasing its asset strength. Once the second largest in the nation, the firm endured a historic run during the crisis and now demonstrates renewed stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Trust Company of America
America
Honest Nailway Finance in Republican Platform
Platform pledges national legislation and supervision to prevent future overissue of stocks and bonds by interstate carriers. Emphasizes safer financing and stronger oversight in rail transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Platform
Taft on Missions Advancing Civilization at Carnegie Hall
In April 1908 at Carnegie Hall Taft argued foreign missions extend civilization. He said Christianity underpins democracy, supports schools and hospitals, and fosters healthier, literate communities while noting missionary conduct should avoid entangling governments in war.
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William H. Taft
Carnegie Hall
New York City
Mr.Taft
Orient
Philippines
Freight Cars Shortage Eases as Demand Rises
The Chicago Examiner notes improved freight car availability with 5,000 new cars ordered after a drop from 413,605 idle cars to 313,298. It credits restored confidence, rising real estate activity, strong crops, and robust bank health as signs of economic stabilization across major cities and commerce centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
New Orleans
Atlanta
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Ikansas City
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Chicago Examiner
Progress of Colored Race at Kansas City Speech
Hon Win A Taft praises the colored man’s progress over forty years in material and educational advancement, noting substantial gains during the struggle for civil equality in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon
Win
A. Taft
Kansas City
Sugar Beets Stand Against Democratic Tariff Threat
Beet sugar growers warn that a Democratic plan to remove duties would collapse the U.S. beet sugar industry. They cite rising beet output under protection and shrinking cane production, arguing a free sugar market would ruin domestic producers and threaten national supply. The piece contrasts Democratic free trade with Republican protection and calls for continued support of beet growers.
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United States
Bryan
Democratic Party
White House
Congress
New York
California
Mississippi
Truth In Jest Satirizes Bryan In Collier's Japanese Schoolboy
The Omaha Bee notes Collier's Weekly caricature of William Jennings Bryan as a Japanese schoolboy. The spoof titled My Conception of the Presidency mocks the presidential campaign and comments on the Currency and Brownsville matters with parody dialogue. The piece praises Collier's Japanese student depiction for its wit and enduring amusement value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Collier
Omaha Bee
Collier's Weekly Star
Colonel Bryan
Aamerica
Ulrich
Ulm
Brownsville
Ilon
Path to tariff revision hinges on Taft victory
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin argues tariff reform hinges on Taft and a Republican Congress. It contends the Republican Senate will push revision, while a Bryan presidency would stall action, making Taft the practical path to immediate tariff changes and early House action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
Bryan
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Taft on Referendum as Impracticable for National Gov
In Columbus Ohio former President Taft argues against direct national legislation by referendum. He praises representative government and suggests referendum could work only under limited state subdivision conditions, but not for the federal government.
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John Schlarb
Youngstown
Ohio
William T. Taft
Mr. Schlarb
Taft
Roosevelt
Frederick N. Judson
St. Louis
McClintock
University of Chicago
Philippines
Bryan
Wm. H. Taft
Columbus
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Evening Bulletin
Providence
Dr. Sullivan
Williamsburg Journal Tribune
Mr. Dower
Missouri
Festus J. Wade
Mercantile Trust Company of
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Maitland Xpress Cor
Lage
China
Peking
Lhs Republican Party
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