Catholic Vote and Bryan Support in 1908 Campaign
A Chicago letter to the Des Moines Register discusses whether Bryan can win the Catholic vote and how Catholic voters might influence the presidential race. It argues Catholics vote by conscience, not church pressure, notes Roosevelt’s era Catholic support, and portrays Bryan as a principled, inclusive candidate likely to win.
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Chicago
Des Moines Register
John Saure
Bryan
Parker
Arl
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Judge Watt
Philippines
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Luzon
Wal Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Des Moines Daily News
Maryland
Delegates oppose bid to block county officers re election
The Reporter notes widespread public discussion over re electing current county officers, arguing no party has right to bind Republicans to not run for superintendent or clerk. The piece recalls broad support for giving the present officials a second term as no candidates challenged them in the primaries.
Delegates split over ticket filling at Emmetsburg conventions
About 200 delegates from two parties gathered in Emmetsburg for both Democratic and Republican conventions held the same day. Both adjourned without nominations amid general agreement no tickets would be filled, with many delegates expressing mixed views on the process and positions of Patton and Carney for superintendent and clerk.
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Tts
Emmetsburg
Miss Patton
Car
Miss Donovan
Dwight G. McCarts
Bennett
Miss Richardson
S. R. Stedman
J. EB. Williams
J. G. Bennett
Dwight G. McCarty
E. M. Carney
Bank Guarantee Follows Corwith Failure Debate
The piece argues for a bank guarantee plan to cover losses from the Corwith bank theft, contending banks should not bear all risk. It compares federal, state, and local safeguards, urges law requiring deposit protections, and notes political contention around Bryan and Roosevelt. It also endorses a West Bend candidate for county supervisor, praising his role in Farmers Mutual Insurance and urging support.
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Corwith
Bryan
Emmetsburg
Cor With
Corwith Bank
Bre. Magne
United States
Iowa
Hancock County
Garner
Town
Hanesck County
U. S
Mayne
Wall Street
Coercing voters in factories threaten shutdowns over Bryan
Factory employers, repeating a tactic from 1896, threaten to close plants if Bryan is elected. The Sharples Separator company made the threat recently, and the Iowa Dairy Separator company of Waterloo, the largest in the U.S., echoed by saying it will hire any workers discharged by Sharples.
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Mr. Bryan
Sharples Separator Company
Iowa Dairy Separator Company
Waterloo
United States
Sharples
Davidson and Bickford campaign for drainage law reform
F C Davidson argues legal acumen will aid amending drainage laws to be more complex yet fair, while Bickford is praised as capable and community aligned. The piece urges voters to back Bickford in the lower house, claiming he will pursue reform and populist rule.
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F.C. Davidson
Davidson
Soi
Bickford
Thos Kirby Nominated for Kis Mnetshure District Supervisor
Thos Kirby is the democratic nominee for supervisor in Kis Mnetshure district. He served three years as supervisor, showing integrity and ability, especially on drainage, roads, and justice between men. He aims to ensure his large district receives due attention and work.
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Thos. Kirby
Kismnetshure
Kirby
Fleming Seen as Capable Fifth District Supervisor Candidate
Encouraging reports praise Michael Fleming as a pioneer farmer and capable choice to oversee county finances. Neighbors and friends express loyal support and contend he would be a splendid supervisor. No question about selecting such a trustworthy man for the role.
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Micheal Fleming
German Bank Deposits Backed Amid Few Failures
The report notes that deposits in Germany are guaranteed and bank failures are rare. It argues there is little reason to oppose the reform measures proposed by Mr. Bryan and supports a cautious path for financial policy.
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Germany
Bryan
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Emmetsberg Democrat
II Branagan
Palo Alto
Johnson
Slater
Frank Clark
P. W. Hand
Our County
West Bend
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Board of Supervisors
J.H. Knoblauch & CO
McCormick
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