Postal savings banks favored in Republican platform
The article defends postal savings banks as essential to popular thrift and universal access. It cites the congressional plan to authorize postal savings, outlines historical debate in England and the United States, and argues deposits be available nationwide with government security and low interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PostoMer Department
Europe
England
Ragland
Nhat
Imiai
Pliciig
Wiigl
Xepuyinout
Hanks Neaded
Certo Pirta
New England
New York
Taft Nominated as Ideal Presidential Candidate
A supporter extols Taft as fearless and upright with broad sympathy for all citizens. He praises Taft’s intimate knowledge of national needs and his stance against privilege, likening him to Lincoln in dedication to the common good.
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Taft
Aqme
Lincoln
Aims of Bryan in Iowa Trigger Debate on People Rule
A notoriously partisan piece argues that William Jennings Bryan seeks to imply the people do not rule in states favoring the Democratic ticket. It claims his speeches are tailored to local demands and predict dire consequences if he becomes president with a Democratic Congress.
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Henry Shermuh Bottell
Chinage
Mr. Bryan
Lowa
Yeyun
Yeyun Thinke That Lis Question ‘Re Purely “A Local Insue” If He Te Amdere
TF Chilenyy
Vicksburg
Migs
PLU
Black Brothers
Brown Brothers
Lim
John Sharp Whi- Huns
Democrate
Conegress
Li. Specers
Bryan
Charleston
D. C
Till Tak
Chistain
Bayan
Mareh
Bryant
Henkes
Engay Trust
Louisiana
Utah
Colorado
Michigan
Dome ‘Huntling
New England
Carolinas
Goodé
China
England
Germany
Rio
Dryan
Enemies of Tariff Face Bryan Plan Times Debate
The Labor World argues Bryan would tax for revenue only, leaving duties off protection. It contends Bryan seeks to end protective duties, urging increased imports and harming American labor. The piece questions if a Democratic victory would stifle industry, preferring Republican prosperity under the current regime.
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Bryan
Workligmeo Fsid
Tryan Shadl Tas
Jim
Politi
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Tiinois
Tuciyan
West Virginia
United States
Industrica
Hiad Hord
Fayentte
Onse
Gratitude to McKinley Reflected in Nation’s Policy
Fragmentary historic note praising William McKinley and his policy stance. Mentions gratitude for leadership at the forefront of national affairs, though text is incomplete and scattered. Intended as a formal dedication or acknowledgment within a political context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinter
Milliam Mc.Kinley
Bryan’s Crooketon speech shocks local farmers
An OCR fragment reports Congressman Halvor Stev criticizing William Jennings Bryan for a Crooketon Minnesota speech. It notes a crowded farm audience, long wait before the address, and a lukewarm reaction with applause that did not shift Democratic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Crooketon
Halvor Stev
Crookaton
Norraw
Carmela
World Wide Penny Postage and Universal Postal Talks
A distorted 1908 text discusses a proposed two cent universal postage rate between the United States and Great Britain Ireland Scotland and Wales. It recalls the Rome Universal Postal Congress of 1900 and cites gains for foreign born and foreign parentage Americans, arguing reduced costs for letters sent abroad and from abroad, with references to Republican advocacy and patriotic officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
G. V. T Meyrr
Rome
Italy
Berne
Switzerland
United States Postofice Department
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Univeran
Henolker Houton
M. P
England
Almerica
Whitelaw Reid
America
Court of
St Janes
Atlantic
London
New’ York
Caleta
New York
Manila
Ireland
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Panama
Ita
Americas
Republican Party
Democrata
Thin Country
Australia
New Zealand
Egypt
South Africa
Japan
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Labor reform led by Republican states, Democratic lag stalls
The piece argues Republicans pioneered major labor reforms and enforcement through labor bureaus factory inspections and eight hour limits while Democratic states lag or resist. It notes 26 Republican states host bureaus 23 with factory inspectors 18 limit child labor and 24 with weekly pay laws, contrasting with fewer Democratic equivalents and slower adoption.
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District of Columbis
Territories
Lawa
Aix
Ely
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Postal Savings Banks
Congress
Phia
Repub‘Wein
Senate
Prince
Sevelts
MR. Taft
Routell
Hules
Trepecin
América
Bogland
Oltisens
Joaportne
Ana ‘Ac
Alaska
Labor Legislation
Pompcraus
Latela
Nevada
Hava
Lnwa
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