Public reaction to county local option adds statewide pressure
D W Dennis of Richmond Ind argues both parties push for local option in a new law. He says voters should decide in an upcoming election whether to favor a county local option or township unit, trusting the people to rule. He warns legislature may overstep, and notes party lines blur as the people bear the ultimate decision.
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Tannapolis
Beney
Pion
D. W. Dennis
Richmond
Ind
Congress
J. Adam Bede
Minnesota
Loan Party
Joe Cannon
Pais
Collier's Weekly
Cannon
Taft
Sherman
House
Capitol
Senate
Roosevelt
Linots
Joe
Republican Change of Front in Taft Campaign
The Indianapolis News notes frequent shifts in Republican strategy from Taft and Bryan criticisms to new positions. It highlights Taft's porch campaign, phonograph use, and calls for tariff reform while mocking past taunts. The piece reflects evolving stances and public perception during the campaign.
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Taft
Indianapolis News
Independent Republican
Cincinnati
Bryan
Ir. Bryan
Bryan Wan
Congress
Philippines
Big Democratic Gains in Maine Election Tide
The article notes a strong Democratic swing in Maine with a 6000 vote Republican plurality this year following a high turnout. It contrasts the state results with congressional races showing national issues also influenced the outcome, and mentions Taft’s response to political arguments.
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Republican National Committee
Gage Endorses Clearing House Deposit Guarantee Plan
Former treasury secretary Lyman J. Gage backs a broader bank deposit guarantee, praising the Chicago Walsh failure handling and the clearing house model. He argues deposits should be worth face, banks must be closely watched, and banking laws enforced to prevent runs and restore public confidence.
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Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Chonge Committee On Banking and Currency
Washington
Gage
National Bank
Chicaro
John R. Walsh
Chicago
No Scares This Year Political Quip From 1908 Post
A quotation from the New York Evening Post dated August 1908 warns against fears that Mr. Bryan’s election would trigger an industrial commercial and financial cataclysm. The remark reflects early 20th century political anxiety.
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Bryan
New York Evening Post
Trusts License to Plunder Ends with Public Power
The New York Evening Post, in a Republican voice, questions how long trusts should retain their present license to profit from the public. It argues the duration aligns with a party financed by trust funds and urges continued public power to curb such influence.
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New York Evening Post
Democrats urged to guard against fake saloonkeeper interviews
The Marion Leader reports alleged saloon interviews published by the Chronicle claiming liquor dealers oppose Jim Watson and back Tom Marshall for governor. The Leader says saloon keepers deny any such quotes and calls the Chronicle’s piece a deliberate deception tied to Republican schemes. Taft comment included about not kicking when down.
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Marion
Chronicle
Grant County
Jim" Watson
Tom Marshall
Leader
Same Chronicle
Indianapolia
Indiana
The
Marion Chronicle
Filing deadline for Nomination certificates noted
All Certificates of Nomination must be filed not later than October 17. The notice appears to be a civic posting outlining a strict deadline for candidate nomination documents.
Democrats Rally Across States For Bryan Kern Fund Drive
Democratic leaders report strong fundraising and broad support from Oregon California Washington to Minnesota and Ohio. Robert Ewing raises about 7000 in weeks with hopes of 20000 while critics claim Republicans face defections as Jim Murphy and James W. Murphy confirm enthusiasm in Wisconsin and Illinois. Wetmore and Mack push nationwide press drive with 1400 papers joining to finance the campaign. Denver platform praised by Miller and Grady notes western strength and Taft defeats feared in Ohio and Minnesota as Bryan Kern momentum grows.
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Chicago
Bobt. Ewing
New Orlaine
Chater Moses C. Wetmore
Ewing
Bryan
Kern
Faving
Republican Party
Bryan and
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Phist
Democratic National Committee
Baeliie
Mick
California
Oregon
Washington
National Committee
West
National
Miller
United States
Jonathan Bourne
Bourne
Judge Tutt
Roosevelt
Yatt
Pacific Coast
Denver
James W. Murphy
Wisconsin
Mack
Congressman Murphy
Milwaukee
Thos
Brady
New York
Tanmany Organization
Anatter Eailer
Democratic
Grady
India
Taft
New York Ixporo
John A. Hartigan
Minnesota
Johnson
Bryan Wid Johnson
Kerp
Ed. Mahon
Columbus
Ohio
Mahon
Oho
Battle over Cannon era and Taft era in party clashes
The piece surveys Republican divisions led by Cannon and Taft era figures, criticizing Cannon as self serving and wealthy after decades in power. It notes Collier's Weekly opposition and attacks on William Howard Taft allies, alongside debates over tariff reform and party finances.
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Mr. Watson
Benefits of Deposit Guaranty Debate in 1900s
The piece argues that deposit guarantees would benefit honest bankers by stabilizing loans and preserving factory capital during panics. It notes 1907 events where runs on banks endangered profits, then recounts political maneuvering including consolidations of conventions and Hearst speeches to audiences. It emphasizes the broad economic gains and employment protection from guaranteed deposits.
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United States
New York
Taft and Roosevelt Clash Over Campaign Contributions
Public letter from President Roosevelt criticized by Taft for opposing pre election disclosure of campaign contributions. Roosevelt warned voters could overvalue donors while Taft echoed the view that no law requires such publication. Critics accuse Taft of hiding supporters behind undisclosed financiers.
Nagel Named as Republican Manager Ties to Standard Oil Questioned
Charles Nagel runs Chicago headquarters for the Republican national committee and serves as Missouri member. He is attorney of record for Standard Oil and headed Western operations under Hitchcock. Once a Roosevelt appointee in Indian land cases, Nagel drew large government fees and defended Standard Oil practices while opposing Missouri efforts to enforce laws. The president’s next move toward Nagel, still linked to Standard Oil, sparks debate.
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Chicago
The
Republican National Committee
Standard Oil
Hitchcock
Nagel
Missouri
Republican Natonal Committee
Taft Blunder Cited In Lincoln Speech On Campaign Funds
In Lincoln Nebraska on September 20 Taft accused the public of misinterpreting campaign contributions made by donors while acknowledging the danger of showing who funds his own bid. He claimed Democrats would not fear such charges and urged clean sources of campaign money.
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James E. Watson
Republican Party
Watson
Mr. Watson
Lincoln, Neb
Taft
Bryan
Tati
Thade
Marshall Defends Ministers Against Republican Plot
The piece details a Republican State Committee circular urging ministers, businessmen, and others to organize for campaign aims. Thomas R. Marshall rebukes the move in Terre Haute, saying ministers are called to preach, not drum for a party. Indianapolis News defends Marshall and condemns political use of clergy while noting ministers’ association stance.
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Republican State Committee
Thomas R. Marshall
Terre Haute
Marshall
Presbyterian Church
Trust Company of America Crisis and Federal Involvement
A dated report recounts a 1908 episode where a New York Trust Company of America sought and obtained presidential approval to acquire its rival Tennessee Coal and Iron, amid claims of restraint of trade and antitrust concerns. Senator Bhaw condemns the proceeding as unusual and warns about government overreach.
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Trust Company of America
New York
Atecrust
Washington
Administration
Trust
Tennessee Tron and Coal Company
Bhiermay
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Retary Cage
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Clearing House
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Clearing House Committee
Kansas City
Charles XN. Fowler
New Jersey
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Congressional Record
Jsst
Benselesa
Thar
Baring Brothers
London
Hind
Modern System of Credita
Mr. Taft
New Orleans
Democratic Fund
Robert Ewing
Alout
Uncle Joe
Free and Independent Congress
General Fund
Cvtiin Tias
Deaf and Dumb Fund
Special School Fund
Buter
Fort Wayne
Efteneee
Hearst
T. Coleman du Pont
Powder Trust
Mr. Henryt
Fordianapolia
Neal
Isherwood
Mr. Bryan
Campaign Con
Mr. Roosevelt
Europe
America
Disney
Standard Oil and Taft
Charles Nagel
Mr. Nagel
Standard Oil Company
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Pany
Magaine
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Ministerial Association
Waa
Shaw
Steel Trust
Bhaw
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