Campaigns and Labor in the Bryan-Gompers Debate
The piece surveys Democratic stance on labor with Bryan facing criticism from The Labor World and other unions. It cites questions about Governor Comer, Mississippi strikes, Muskogee alliances, and Gompers influence. It notes union leaders urging neutrality and Taft support among some workers.
Political Snapshots Amid Baltimore Speech
Bryan warned in Baltimore that the party’s presidential candidate lacks newspaper support in the city. Boston Growth Industries argues a protective tariff was for infant industries now grown, and duties are no longer needed.
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Bryan
Baltimore
Boston
Labor group rebuffs Gompers endorsed Bryan bid
A Bryan endorsement backed by the policy of AFL President Samuel Gompers was rejected by the United Brewery Workers in New York City. James Duncan, second in command of the federation, repudiates the aid in a letter dated September 28 and urges workers to vote with independent judgment.
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Blan
Taft
Gompers
Sryan
New York
Commercial Travelers’ Republican Association
John W. Armstrong
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Maine
Sherman
Balke
Bryan
Gowmpers
American Federation of Labor
United Brewery Workers of America
Labor Temple
New York City
James Duncan
Duncan
Federation
Granite Cutters’ Lnternational Association of America
New York Democratic Platform criticised by World
The New York World attacks a Democratic platform as favoring plutocracy and Wall Street interests. It accuses the platform of protecting insurance criminals stock promoters and tax dodgers, branding it a betrayal of Democratic principles. The piece notes Rochester nominees benefit from Murphy's corporate resolutions.
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New York World
Mr. Mack
Rio
Wall Street
Ryan Harrimann
New York
Mason and Dixon
Llochester
Murphy's Corporation
Taft cautions against Bryan’s trust remedy
In Columbus, Ohio, William Howard Taft criticizes William Jennings Bryan’s plan to extirpate trusts root and branch. He argues that large combinations, while intense, may legitimately contribute to national prosperity and opposes Bryan’s methods.
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Bryan
Wm. Hf. Taft
Columbus
Oho
Conservation of Natural Resources and Home Ownership Drive
A republican policy promotes national conservation of natural resources tracing to the Inland Waterways Commission and Roosevelt. Taft supports expanding home ownership through resource access, canals, reservoirs, irrigation, and big projects, arguing conservation strengthens national prosperity and patriotism.
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National Conservation Commission
Inland Waterways Commission
Roosevelt
the Waterways Commission
Inland Waterways
Taft
Taft and
Sherman
Ice House for the Farm a Necessity Not a Luxury
A detailed plan from Wallace's Farmer on building a 16 by 20 foot ice house for farms. It covers foundations, ventilation, drainage, materials, door arrangement, insulation, and packing with sawdust to store 60–70 tons of ice, plus notes on cooling rooms, pest prevention, and seasonal care.
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Wallace
La Follette on Tattends Praise by Senator
The senator extols Tatt as possessing poise and judicial temperament. He lauds a long public life marked by integrity and patriotism. He notes Tatt’s advanced views on major issues and his progressive principles shaped by twenty years of acquaintance. He recounts ten years advising two presidents on government challenges.
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Ilis
Hin
Fafts
Democratic lines up with Bryan against Roosevelt in 1908
Richard Olney a member of Cievre and's Cabinet opposes Roosevelt and backs Bryan. Bryan says Roosevelt's policies are his own and praises the year for Democratic logic according to the Philadelphia Press.
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Cievreand
Roosevelt
Det
Bryan
Philadelphia Press
Epigram on Democrats as Washington Lost
A cryptic quip from Mr. Bryan about Democrats seeking revival after a setback. The remark notes staying on the floor rather than falling back into bed, reflecting a humorous, partisan jab as Washington appears defeated.
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Mr. Bryan
Washington
Saline County Farmer Switches to Bryan Support
A Saline County farmer who migrated in earlier days and built up six to eight hundred acres says he will vote for Bryan. He argues lower prices for wheat and corn will drop land prices, enabling more Kansas land purchases, and expects Bryan's victory to reduce prices across crops and farms.
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Bryan
Salina
Kan
Farmer
Kansas
Mwe
Bryan and Roosevelt Endorsement Criticisms in Tribune and Kingston
A New York Tribune editorial questions the Bryan free trade stance, claiming a vote for Brran supports free wool and harms sheep and the wool industry. It notes Bryan’s Kingston remarks deriding Roosevelt’s endorsement of Taft as worthless, calling it from a bankrupt.
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American Sheep Breedé
Bryan
Kingston
President Roosevelt
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
New York
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