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Campaign funds and the cost of political campaigns in 1908
The piece surveys rising political spending, noting vast sums raised by parties, committees, and donors. It discusses sources of revenue, the influence of money on candidates, the spread of campaign finance laws, and the persistence of vote buying and other corruption across states, urging controls to curb costs and broaden access to politics.
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White House
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Sudgessul
Ruth Wnless
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Raisu Toren
Miya
Mark
Tha Cour
Bryan van Wheaten
McKinley
Monty Spenei
Inglividiials
Tony Opporitions
Cammidal
Treasury Department
Yennersee Coal and Non Company
Steel Trust
Edward H. Harriman
United Statns
Mionry
Indergstad
Mark Wann
J. Mercont Morgan
Mr. Harriman
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Taft
Sone
Llegal
Fem
Sherrick
Culherton
Hasis
Washington
Hte
Watlohal
George J. Carielyou
Commerce
Chaiirman
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Republead National Committee
Treasury
Newark
State
Culberson
Republican Fund
Democratic
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Republican Fond
Democratic Fandveere Wal
Republcan Fund
Howard
Slate
Mey
New York
Luts
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Charles P. Taft
Toni
Tammany Hall
Qld
James P. Foster
Republican League
Avina
New York State
Reid
Adams County
Ohio
Indiana
Elty
Winnagera
Aldé
Theather
Java
Castawatly Aise
Ogdensbirg
Republicatn
Oswego
Delaware
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