Truth and bias in the 1908 campaign rhetoric
The author criticizes the New York Times and The Sun for distortions in the campaign against Bryan, Taft, and Roosevelt. He argues the Times pretends reform while backing Taft, while The Sun uses sardonic, dangerous rhetoric. He frames himself as a truth seeker with twelve years of steadfast opposition to Bryan. He asserts personal independence and lack of compensation.
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The
New York Times
Bryan
Taft
Sun
Times
the Times
Theodore
Ulrich, Cannon and Company
Bryan’s Fight for Bryan as Democratic Nominee
A first person account recounts the author’s 1907 effort to unite Democrats behind William Jennings Bryan amid anti-Bryan resistance. He details meetings with Bryan, concerns about succession if Bryan stepped aside, and calls for reflecting on past conduct and aligning with truth against falsehood.
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Mr. Bryan
New York
Bryan
Bryan Emerges as Renewed Hope for Democracy, Electable Leader
The writer argues for Bryan as a reforming, trusted standard bearer capable of reviving stagnant democracy. He contrasts Bryan with Taft and Roosevelt, praising Bryan as practical, devout, and committed to the people, while warning of entrenched money power and party stagnation.
Vesey chosen as Republican joint senator for Allen and Adams
Decatur Indiana August 29 Judge William J Vesey of Fort Wayne was elected by acclamation as Republican nominee for joint senator representing Allen and Adams counties at a mass convention in Decatur. Adams offered no candidate. resolutions push local option and temperance, stressing action against liquor traffic and trust influences.
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Sentinel
Decatur
Ind
William J. Vesey
Fort Wayne
Allen and
Adams
Adams County
Vesey
Aidams
Allen Counties
Allen County
Ailen County
the News
Col
D. N. Foster
B. J. Griswold
Fred Rohrer
Berne
Harry Amarine
W. E. Doud
Egley
Lane
Judge Vesey
Haley
Charles R. Lane
Allen
Wayne
New York City
Vesey Nominated by Republicans in Allen Adams Counties
The Allen and Adams County Republican groups nominate William J. Vesey for state senator. They contrast Vesey with Fleming, arguing Fleming would become a party boss and fail to serve the public good. Vesey is praised for judicial fairness, steady character, and broad sympathy, with his temperance stance favoring advanced local option legislation at the county level.
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Stephen B. Fleming
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Adams County
Allen
Judge Vesey
Supreme Court
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