Republicans defend rural free delivery and growth
A Republican argument praising the rural free delivery program as essential to national growth. It argues the service expands access, supports education, and strengthens country life while defending funding despite Democratic opposition and projected initial deficits. It highlights route expansion, government benefits, and long term self sufficiency.
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Republican Party
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Post Office Department
Rural free delivery praised as nation’s vital service
The article argues that rural free delivery strengthens national intelligence and safety, supporting the navy budget as a comparison. It lauds the program for reducing farm isolation, improving roads and information flow, and saving net costs while expanding access and happiness in country life.
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Republican Congress
Republican Party
Congress
McKinley
President Roosevelt Earns Right to Be Heard in Campaign
The Kansas City Star notes that President Roosevelt has earned the right to be heard in the current campaign. The people granted this right, and he has accepted and exercised it.
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Roosevelt
Kansas City Star
Bryan Still Tenacious on Free Silver at 16 to 1
Unpublished correspondence shows W. J. Bryan, Democratic nominee, maintaining support for free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1 if conditions of 1896 return, while he resists public discussion and printing of retracted remarks. Capt. James Ross of Columbus, Ohio, presses for Bryan’s stance with letters from March to June 1908. Bryan delays and declines consent for publication of a personal letter.
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Taft
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Cincinnati
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Ttig
James B. Ross
Ohionun
Columbus
Taft on Avoidance of Industrial Struggles
Mr Taft argues that most capitalists and radical unionists are becoming more conciliatory toward each other. He notes the lingering panic effects and warns of potential labor controversies if a conservative, conciliatory stance does not prevail.
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MR. Taft
Bryan’s Unsafe Record Reflects on Presidential Candidacy
The Philadelphia Press asserts that Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan has an erratic advocacy history of visionary and dangerous schemes. It cautions voters to judge him by both past actions and present promises, arguing such a record undermines trust in national governance. It notes Governor Haskell created bank deposit guarantees and suggests he should craft a scheme guaranteeing political reputations.
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Chicago
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Cuba
Philippines
Taft
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Evanston
E.G. Chintu
Roosevelt
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United States
Bergstrom
Cheltenham
North Dakota
Carl W. Andeer
A. P. Fors
Englewood
L. Johnson
Kensington
Minn
P. Martinson
South Chicago
J. A. Eckstrom
Worcester
Mass
Globe
Swedish Americans Endorse Taft in Massive Clerical Support
Swedish American clergymen across Chicago and beyond declare Taft the strongest, best equipped President. they warn against Bryan and fear Democratic policies. Interviews with pastors in Evansville Chicago Kensington and beyond show broad support for Taft as stable, progressive leadership.
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Olson
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Denver
Roosevelt
Adolf Hult
Omaha
N. J. Forsberg
Calumet
Mich
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Andover
Ill
Carl Almin
Tron Mountain
J. Ekholm
Newman Grove
Neb
G. Newman
New Britain
Conn
Forsberg
Almin
Michigan
Ekholm
Newman
Bryan's Campaign Funds and Parker Tie to Wall Street
Political dispute centers on Bryan accusing Parker supporters of using Wall Street money. The piece alleges Bryan used funds from August Belmont and Thomas F. Ryan for a luxurious campaign train and claims Bryan and associates failed to account for $15,000. It calls for disgorgement or explanation of the missing funds.
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Belmont
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Nebraska
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Thomas F. Ryan
Pettigrew
Letter to the World endorses Taft citing Senate opposition to Bryan
Johnathan Rigdon of New York writes that he previously endorsed Bryan but now supports Taft. He argues Bryan would lack a cooperative Congress and delay passage of laws while Taft would soon gain productive cabinet members like Root and Cortelyou to restore prosperity. He questions Bryan’s knowledge of overseas affairs.
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New York
Watterson's Ex Opinion of Bryan in 1896
Henry Watterson reviews William J. Bryan noting he is a boy orator and daring adventurer. He calls Bryan a political faker and a financial teacher selling impossible future free coinage of silver, while ignorant of basic financial history. Kentuckians are said to have “taken his measure.”
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Janas
Roosevelt Policies Seen More Attractiwe than Bryan
A Peoria Herald Transcript note admits Roosevelt's policies present a stronger appeal than Bryan's, highlighting a comparative advantage in the current political stance.
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Peoria Herald Transcript
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