Taft Labor Policy Rally Upsets Opponents
In Zanesville, Ohio Taft defends Republican wage policy and labor protections. He argues tariff safeguards American workers, contrasts with Democratic free trade, cites court cases supporting unions, and notes federal labor laws enacted by Republicans to raise wages and improve conditions.
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Taft
Republican Party
America
England
Europe
Democracy
Judge Taft
Democratic Party
Nll
Proenperitr
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
Boards of Arbitration
District of Colombia
Prosperity Through Diversified Employment Under Republican Policy
The piece argues that Democratic policy offers little, while Taft era Republican policy ensures high wages and broad prosperity. It extols job diversification to boost employment and wages, stating that work for labor yields bread and cheap food, with high weekly wages across industries per official statistics.
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Democratic Party
Ali
Taft
America
United States
Europe
Bureau of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Why Germans Favor Taft in U S Politics
German-Americans, including those in Ridder controlled papers, prefer Taft citing his support for protected American industry, rural delivery, irrigation, forestry, and agricultural reform. They view Bryan as a threat to business and a promoter of wasteful, unworkable policies and class hostility.
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Bryan
Ridder
United States
Tor Taft
Taft
High Prices and the Farmer
A Nebraska farmer recalls paying 600 bushels of corn at 10 cents per bushel for an old reaper, while a storekeeper says the new price includes barter value. The farmer acknowledges the bargain, noting the exchange involved corn toward the purchase. The exchange highlights price and value disputes between farmers and merchants.
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Nebraska
Taft the Man and His Faithful Character
The Home Herald defends Taft as sincere and devout though Unitarian, noting his readiness to risk the presidency to defend freedom of belief. It argues actions reveal faith, calling him honest, pure, kind, and duty bound. The San Francisco Chronicle cites employers favoring business stability over radical change.
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Mr. Taft
John Adams
John
Quincy Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Eliot
Everett Hale
James
Harvard
Taft
Home Herald
Taft Plans Southern Swing to Rally Union Speakers
Taft states he will visit Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Virginia and Maryland to show these states are part of the Union. He argues voting Republican will align them with the nation and grant them influence suited to their energy and progress.
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Taft
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Republican Party
William H. Taft
Publicity Under Suspicions In Democratic Fund List
The list of $100 contributions to the Democratic campaign fund, published at Bryan’s request, lacks attached affidavits. Neither Chairman Mack nor Treasurer Ridder nor ex-Treasurer Uaskeil were sworn, risking incompleteness and potential compromise unless a $5,000 check from Charles J. Hughes of Denver strengthens Bryan’s position.
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Democratic Campaign Fund
Bryan
Mack
Ridder
Uaskeil
Charlies
J. Hughes
Denver
Mr.Bryan
New York Sun
Ind
New Government Injury Compensation Law Explained
The Act of May 30 1908 provides pay for up to one year to government workers disabled on the job in arsenals navy yards harbor works and related hazardous duties. Secretary of Commerce and Labor administers. death or dependent relatives receive similar benefits for twelve months. Reports and eligibility require prompt physician certification and official processing.
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Taft
International Brotherhood of
Brotherhood
Parama Canal
United States Attorney General's Office
Panama
Organized Labor
United States
Mr. Taft
Cincinnati
Lin
Ratal
Secretary
Department of Commerce and Labor
Act
Reclamation Service
Isthmian Canal Commission
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Fernish
Traveling Man Predicts Bryan Vote Among Travelers
A Kansas City traveler in Omaha says many commercial travelers will vote for Bryan this year. He notes orders have fallen for him and warns business fears would rise if Bryan wins, causing widespread caution or shutdowns akin to bank runs.
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Bryan
Tommysrot
T. R. Travis
Kansas City
Loyal Hotel
Omaha
Brown
Smith
Taft
Bishop Urges Methodists to Cast Votes for Taft
Bishop W F Oldham head of the Methodist Episcopal church in Southern Asia, speaking at the First Methodist church in Chicago, urged ministers to back the party in power in the Philippines. He cited missionary progress from 4 000 to 28 000 members and warned against demagogic experiments, praising the incumbent administration.
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Southern Asia
Philippines
W. EF. Oldham
Methodist Episcopal Church
Singapore
Chicago
Methodist Church
Bryan’s Campaign Forecast and Theorist’s Caution
The Denver convention note critiques Mr. Bryan’s strategy predicting his best chance lies in retreat. It mocks his focus on trust regulation and the Oklahoma banking plan while labeling him a visionary and rival to Roosevelt. The piece contrasts vague theory with practical reform and Establishment fact.
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Wagee
Denver
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
New York
Bryan
Cellier’s Weekly
Workers Support Taft Gains Noted by Union Leaders
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports that many labor union leaders speaking for Taft are praising him and pledging to vote for him. Taft tours Ohio West Virginia and New Jersey to strong union regions, receiving cordial greetings while Democrats allege bribery.
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Taft
Mr. Taft
Ohio
West Virginia
New Jersey
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Hughes Not Hert by Bryan A Republican critique
The Springfield Republican argues Bryan does not gain by attacking Governor Hughes over the veto of the two cent fare bill. It says the veto reflected the move to regulate railroad rates via commissions with mandatory powers, not pro corporate bias by the governor.
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Hughes
Bryan
Springfield Republican
Corporations Banished From Bryan Feud Givers
The article notes corporations are barred from contributing to the Bryan feud while acknowledging many large donors are corporate magnates. A troubling idea arises that some magnates may be among contributors despite the prohibition.
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Bryan
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