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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
10
The piece lauds the rural free delivery program as a Republican achievement, noting rapid route expansion from 8,000 to about 40,000 nationwide and arguing it benefits farmers and the general public. It asserts future self sufficiency after an initial deficit and frames expansion as aiding rural life and education.
The piece argues rural free delivery strengthens national intelligence and defense by educating citizens, supports extending this service with fair carrier wages, and frames it as a Republican achievement that reduces rural isolation while boosting postal receipts. It cites McKinley’s 1900 message noting reduced isolation, roads benefits, information spread, and potential net cost savings.
The Kansas City Star notes that President Roosevelt has earned the right to speak in the current campaign, the people granting the privilege and the president accepting and exercising it.
Unpublished correspondence shows W. J. Bryan, Democratic candidate, favored free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 in 1896 and 1898. Capt. James Ross cites Bryan's reluctance to publish or discuss his views while Taft questions his current stance on silver and banking.
Mr. Taft argues that most capitalists and labor unionists are becoming more conciliatory toward each other while warning that the panic's aftermath may fuel industrial low mood and labor controversies. He stresses a neutral, prejudiced-free stance to avoid past destructive struggles.
The Philadelphia Press argues the Democratic candidate for President cannot be trusted due to a long record of advocating visionary and dangerous schemes. It claims voters must weigh who he has been as well as who he claims to be, and that his erratic record makes him unsafe to govern.
A New York World remark comments on Governor Haskell as the originator of guaranteeing bank deposits and proposes he should similarly devise a scheme to guarantee political reputations. The quote critiques state guarantees and the reach of government promises.
Swedish American ministers across the nation voice strong support for Taft arguing that the Republican nominee best protects national interests. Clergymen from Chicago to Cheyenne praise Taft expertise and reform record while warning against Bryan and Democratic policy shifts. The bulk of ministers insist Taft offers stability and progress, predicting a solid Swedish American vote for the Republican ticket.
The piece accuses William Jennings Bryan of using Parker campaign money raised by Wall Street interests including August Belmont and Thomas F. Ryan. It claims Bryan’s brother and brother in law received 15 000 of Parker funds, failing to account for it, and demands disgorgement or explanation.
Jonathan Rigdon of New York writes that he changed his vote from Bryan to Taft. He argues Bryan would face a Republican opposition in Congress, while Taft with a prepared cabinet could restore prosperity and manage foreign affairs. He cites Panama, the Philippines, Cuba, and South American relations as examples. September 29.
The piece quotes Henry Watterson’s sharp critique of William J. Bryan. It calls Bryan a boy orator a dodger and faker, claiming he lacks the material for a U.S. president and is ignorant of past financial history. It portrays Bryan as a tireless speaker advocating free silver.
The Herald transcript notes Gryan favors Roosevelt programs as a more appealing platform than Bryan's proposed policies, highlighting a political preference shift.
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