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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
10
An editorial extols rural free delivery under the Republican policy, noting growth from six thousand to about forty thousand routes, arguing it benefits farmers and national progress. It counters Democratic objections about deficits, predicts self sufficiency after three years, and links delivery to broader economic gains.
The piece argues that rural free delivery strengthens education and national defense by boosting intelligence and connection in country life. It urges extending paid carriers, cites McKinley, and presents rural delivery as a Republican triumph reducing urban migration while increasing postal revenue.
Unpublished correspondence reveals J. Bryan’s past support for free coinage at 16 to 1 may not reflect his current stance. Taft’s inquiry prompts letters from Capt. James Ross and Bryan aides discussing whether conditions would revive 16 to 1 policy, with Bryan not authorizing public printing of a personal missive.
Mr Taft argues that most capitalists and labor unionists are becoming conciliatory toward the other side. He notes a large middle class without prejudice and hopes for a conservative, conciliatory stance to avoid destructive past struggles amid lingering panic effects.
The Democratic candidate for President is urged to address concerns about his long advocacy of various and dangerous issues. The piece argues voters will judge him by his past record as well as his stated positions and questions his fitness for high office.
Swedish American ministers across the country express strong support for William Howard Taft. They hail his experience and reforms and warn against Bryan, predicting a united Republican vote among Swedish Americans.
The statement by Thomas E. Watson accuses William Jennings Bryan of using 1904 Parker campaign funds sourced from Wall Street. It claims Bryan and Belmont financed a luxurious special train for Parker and alleges Bryan’s brother and brother-in-law received 15,000 of the Parker funds and failed to account. It labels August Belmont and Thomas F. Ryan as major creditors and demands accountability or disgorgement.
Johnathan Rigdon of New York writes to the New York World voting for Taft after previously endorsing Bryan. He argues Taft would have a functional cabinet and swift progress, unlike Bryan who would face Republican opposition in Congress. Dated September 29.
The piece captures Henry Watterson's view of William Jennings Bryan as a boy orator and political faker. He contends Bryan is not presidential material and questions his financial guidance for the American public, highlighting Kentucky readers' reaction to Bryan's campaigns.
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