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A political briefing letter from Josephus Daniels, chairman, questions Attorney General Bonaparte on prosecutions of trusts versus railroads and other corporations. It cites figures, names, and past administrations, urging transparent action to curb trust extortion and price manipulation. It also touches on Panama Canal fund disbursements and those implicated in the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
National Democratic Committees
Chiesgs
Jose Jeene Duntels
Mickty
Metaceratic Attocali
Bonaparte
Gemeru
Terewith
J. Bonaparte
United States
Deir
Denernment of Justice
Ela
Wang
Aadzou Harmon
Honi N. Judson
Navy
Haylie
Frase 287
Defianza
Roosevelt
Harizisom
Cleveland
Air. McKinley
Department of Justice
Sun
Princewas
America
Bregnie
Chonperl & Sons
Ilegal
Inet Trust
Mullisbera
Fire Trust
AW Crust
Lin- Kinley
Roosevelt Republic
Josephus Daniels
Pregs Hurean
Trusts Are Rothuet Afr Yatt Says Panic Is Over
Fragmented OCR text discusses differing views on economic conditions, cites Chicago Board of Education hunger among 18,000 children, and references savings reports from New York banks. Mentions July 1 end-period savings, deposits of 80,060,000 and withdrawals 41,000,000 with broader statements to July 22. Mentions Wall Street Journal and market observers with scattered figures and company leadership notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Chicago Board of Education
Ue New York Savings Manks
New York
United States
Sorathern
Middle West
Wall Street
Journel
Deeky
Inirinathimal IfArvester Company
Lee
Ube
Soldier Bryan Versus Taft Edge In Tax Controversy
Fragmented report highlights a clash between a soldier named Bryan and an officeholder Taft over funds and salaries. It mentions the Spantah War era service, home details, and references to IRS and political funding, with names such as Ravsorell and Harriman appearing in a disputed context.
Roosevelt and Democrats Battle Over Trusts Policy
A clipped 1910-era debate claims Roosevelt Taft Hughes and other leaders accuse the Democrats of taking no action against trusts while asserting Democrats in power nationwide have passed and enforced laws to curb corporate piracy and force trust obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Taft
Hughes
Republican slush funds claim sparks national outcry
The piece alleges massive funds supporting the Republican ticket, citing accusations against the party. It contrasts Democratic response and questions timing and sources, framing the issue as a scandal about campaign contributions and integrity.
Secret Contributions Of 1904 Campaign Funds
A historical letter claims Democrats exposed large campaign donations to Republicans from Standard Oil and bankers before the 1904 election. It lists figures attributed to H. Harriman, J Pierpont Morgan, Chauncey Depew, and others, totaling about 280000 dollars. Roosevelt denies the accusation, arguing the source will be revealed after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Brenot Fanann Canal
Dwalted States Treasury
Pattle
Bank
J.hepront Morgan
onehalf _ wilsons
France
Roosevelt
Treasury
Republican Party
Rooevelt Botly
H. H. Narriman
Standard Oil
Renard A. Barriman
B. Mek. Twombly
Vanderbilts
Chauncey M. Depew
Tames Hazen Hyde
J. Pierpont Morgan
George W. Parkins
Abife Insurance
Rogers
J DL Archbolil
William Rockefel
Standard O11 Co
Cornelius N. Bliss
James Spever
Gmel
Sper
Taft
Fixerb alleged vote tampering scheme shocks voters
The letter alleges Republican operatives paid workers to influence Sullivan county election boards and count votes to favor Republican candidates. It claims affidavits describe slick workers paid $290 per precinct for tipped goods, with efforts to disrupt Democratic committees and intimidate election officials. The piece warns Democrats to stay vigilant as county results could be skewed nationwide.
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Rosside
Double Cross claims shape Indiana campaign effort
Watson and Hanly clash over promises of statewide prohibition within three years. Thatcher Parker, Republican county chair, urges saloonkeepers to back Watson, arguing they will never regret it, while Hanly accuses Watson’s camp of mixed signals amid tense election rhetoric.
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Tames
E. Watson
Hanly
Watson
Spieslend
Watsut
Thatcher A. Parker
Republican County Committee
Testa Haute
Harker
Lear
Wetson
Etn
Waiton
Sim Watson
Parker
Double Cross
Wernon
Wen
Whitson
Otter
Menitg Parker
Republican
Terre Haute
Asgunis
Hatche
Cau
Unfit for Office in Indiana School Leadership Scandal
A section of the Indiana school system faces political meddling as Fassett A. Cotton, state superintendent, is accused of aiding the Republican party with Lawrence Meier and aide McTurnan amid attempts to mobilize teachers for campaign efforts. The issue centers on alleged interference in public schools and pressures tied to the Thos. B.R. Marshall faction.
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McTurnan
Hes
Asay Charee
Thos
BR. Marshall
Indigna
Roosevelt and Hearst in a taft era debate
The article recounts Roosevelt and Hearst linking through Taft and cites Secretary Rent delivering Hearst opinions. It quotes Root attributing Roosevelt’s disapproval of Hearst as a demagogue and describes Roosevelt’s post McKinley remarks condemning violent demagoguery. It notes questions about Hearst’s support for Taft and party direction.
Political smear on teachers and wage law in Indiana
A garbled note from the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s office attacks teachers and wages. It alleges campaign ties to Lawrence McTurnan and Marshall, claims to undermine wages and certification, and defends the existing system as partisan misinformation. The piece argues the claims are false and notes distrust of political manipulation.
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lawrence McTurosu
McThrnian
Marshall
Mide
Speech
Merstail Paver
Yace
Maxshall
Collun Ang Me
Turnag
Tariff Debate Tangles Taft in Press Response
The piece discusses how Taft tariff speeches are received by newspapers and journals. It cites The Times and New York Evening Post defending Taft’s stance on the 1894 tariff and gold scarcity as factors in the 1893-95 downturn. It notes Republican papers dismissing Bryan linked tariffs as meaningless and confirms party platforms shaping tariff views.
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the Times
Cleveland
Senate
Garman
Bryan
Taft
Ene
Mr. Taft
McKinley
New York Evening Post
the Post
Ahroud
Republican Nation Platform
Republican National Platform
Orazha, Bee
Portland: Oresonian
Geran
Rarpay
Bn Republican Party
Memocrata
Agen
Republican Party
National Tariff Grievances Spark Public Scandal
A scrambled note cites tariff duties from 35 to 6 per cent as a national scandal. It accuses prominent figures of corruption and manipulation of prices for foreigners, claiming conclusive proof of systematic control. The text references a national association and managerial leadership in a murky critique.
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Bot Miles
Ghalrmin
National Association of “Mannégetar
Trusts and the two plus two argument alleged in speech
Fragmented quotation suggests Mr Haremeyer of a sugar trust spoke about trust creation as “the taritt is mother of the trusts.” Mr Buve tauxer is claimed to know the mast erity of the trusts. The text questions his disclosure and uses a simple math line to imply reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haremeyer
Sugar Trust
Taritt
Buvetauxer
Fragmentary rant on wages and costs in America
The piece addresses wage comparisons between American workers and European trade unions. It argues that despite higher wages, American workers face higher prices for goods and longer workdays, suggesting the cost of living and production burden offset wage gains. The text reads as an opinionated critique of wage disparity and consumer pricing.
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Europe
America
SPECIAL INTERESTS VERSUS EQUAL RIGHTS QUESTION
A critical railing against Taft’s stance on trusts, special interests, and taxation. The piece contrasts Taft’s alleged favoring of the wealthy and protected industries with Bryan’s defense of the people and equal rights, urging readers to choose a side.
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Taft
Mr. Wall
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
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