Republican Pension Record Praises Veterans Aid
A political piece lauds the Republican pension record for Civil War veterans and widows, detailing laws from 1890 to 1908, GOP advantages, and Democratic opposition. It highlights totals paid, numbers on pension rolls, and President Taft as a steadfast friend to veterans.
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Democratic Party
Congress
House
Senate
Cleveland
Harrison
United States
Taft
Grand Army of the Republic
Bryan and Tillman on Negro Disfranchisement
The article compares Bryan of Nebraska and Tillman of South Carolina over negro disfranchisement. It quotes Bryan claiming southern white protection justifies disenfranchisement and Tillman admitting ballot stuffing and violence against black voters. It argues northern black citizens should not support Bryan despite his claims of friendship.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Tillpian
South Carolina
South
Tillman
Mr. Bryan
Taft Urged Unionism by Labor Advocacy
William Howard Taft showed support for organized labor across roles as judge, governor of the Philippines, and secretary of war. He urged native workers to form unions to protect dignity and guard against cheap Chinese labor, as reported by Labor World.
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Taft
William Howard Taft
Philippine Islands
Panama Canal Zone
Philippines
China
Labor World
Gompers and Anston Labor Clash in Campaign
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin notes growing friction between Samuel Gompers of the American Federation and his former supporters as union labor resists being dragged into the Bryan camp. It argues Gompers cannot deliver the union vote to Bryan and that labor will think politically for itself.
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Gompers
American Federation
Bryan
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Taft Advocates Square Deal For Labor In Chicago Speech
In Chicago Taft declares if elected he will continue promoting labor interests. He argues for labor to be treated on a level with employers and other classes, insisting on fair treatment and a square deal.
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William H. Taft
Chicago
Independent Voter Opinion on Taft and Roosevelt Policies
The Springfield Republican argues voters will recognize Taft as an orderly advocate for honest progress, calling him a transparently honest man committed to Roosevelt policies and able to stand for them with wisdom and strength.
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United States
Taft
Roosevelt
Springfeld
Bryan Dids't Knew Governor Hughes Vetoed Rate Bill
The governor vetoed a 2 cent passenger rate bill as a state commission appointed for the purpose has the matter under investigation. Bryan accuses Hughes while implying ignorance of the commission's existence.
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Bryan
Hughes
Duty of the first voter in a presidential election
The article argues the first voters, around three million young men, may decide the outcome in doubtful states. It extols Taft and the Republican record, contrasts it with Democratic failures, and claims unions prosper under Taft while praising Republican achievements from Lincoln to McKinley and Alaska to the open-door policy in China.
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United States
Willion
Taft
Sherman
Great Constructive Business League
America
Republican Party
Linccoln
Lincoln
Union
Republic
William McKinley
Cuba
Russia
North American
Alaska
Pacific
Atlantic
China
Celestial Kingdom
William Howard Taft
Panama Canal
Philippines
Oss
Porto Rico
Estabe
Snes
Unsafe engineer Bryan envisions path to prosperity
The quote frames a vast goal of welfare for 90 million people carried by a great engine. It contrasts two engineers who both insist on reaching a fixed objective, signaling a debate over approach and direction.
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Bryan
Nebraska Veto on War Honors Taints Bryan Connection
The Des Moines Capital recalls a 1899 Nebraska episode where Governor Poynter vetoed a state tribute to the First Nebraska volunteers for their Philippine War valor. It notes accusations the veto followed partisan guidance from Colonel Bryan, and Bryan’s open letter denying prior involvement while praising the governor’s action.
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Wiliam J. Bryan
Cong
Nebraska
Philippine Islands
Nebraska Regiment
United States Volunteers
Philippines
Bryan
State Journal
Lincoln
Poynter
Clark
Union
Colonel Bryan
Des Moines
The Nemesis and Bryan’s Elusive Record
The poem-like piece contrasts Bryan with a persistent Past that mocks his claims of integrity. It recalls labor, trusts, railroads, and Bennett’s will, framing Bryan as evasive about his record while Kern and standard oil figures loom in the critique.
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Bryan
Kern
Mr. Bennett
Republican labor laws show GOP lead in state actions
James Feeney charts ten labor statutes and finds a strong Republican majority among states passing them. He cites eight hour, labor bureau, public employment, arbitration boards, and anti-sweatshop measures as examples where Republicans dominate compared with Democrats.
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Democratic Party
James Feeney
Washington Union No. 4
International Brotherhood of Bookbinders
Feeney
National Capital
Boards of Arbitration
Mr. Feeney
State Boards of Arbitration
Taft Prods Back at Bryan On Labor Record
The campaign portrays Democratic misrepresentation of Judge Taft on labor issues as falsehoods. Taft defends his decisions as lawful and pro labor, while questioning Bryan’s past actions in Congress and tariff policy that allegedly harmed workers. The Philadelphia Press commentary emphasizes Taft’s stance.
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Taft
West
Bryan
Congress
Philadelphia
Upright Judge and Labor Opinion in Taft Decisions
The article argues Judge Taft fulfilled his duties under the law, highlighting that had he acted differently he would lose respect from labor and other interests. It notes that some of his rulings favored workers and others constrained labor.
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Plicam
Taft
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