Taft the Builder and Panama Canal's Progress
The article lauds William H. Taft for driving Panama Canal construction as War Secretary. It credits him with overseeing $90 million in expenditures, improving labor conditions, sanitation, and health, and raising wages by a longevity order. It notes workers support the project and warns against policy changes that could harm the canal effort.
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Panama Canal
William H. Taft
Taft
Tropics
Mr. Taft
Bryan and Haskell in Democratic campaign attack
The piece argues that Gov Haskell faces adverse charges over Standard Oil links connected to Democratic financier Bryan. It asserts Bryan must sever ties with Haskell until innocence is shown, contrasts Haskell with Foraker, and labels Bryan an experimentalist who misreads people and policies.
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Kansas City Star
Standard Oil
Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Foraker
Taft
Postal Savings Banks in the Philippines Prove Practical
The Philippine postal savings system after two years shows strong promise with 2 329 accounts open and deposits totaling 786 361.05 pesos. Manila began Oct 1 1906 and 235 offices operated by year end across classes one through three. most depositors were Americans at first, later Filipinos joined, with stamps aiding small deposits and a safeguards framework governing investments.
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Postal Savings
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Postal Savings Bank
Manila
Postal Savings Bank Investment Board
Democratic Party Votes Down Campaign Finance and Election Integrity Bills
James S. Sherman accuses the Democratic Party in Congress of duplicity for opposing a publicity bill on campaign contributions in national elections and a bill against fraudulent registration and elections. He portrays the actions as insincerity turning the issue into a campaign point.
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Democratic Party
Congress
James S. Sherman
Roosevelt Endorses Taft as His Only Choice
In a bold call, Roosevelt lauds Taft as reform minded and trustworthy. He praises Taft’s restraint, integrity, and steadfastness in fighting abuses, claiming Taft shares his policies and will act for wageworkers without compromise.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Navy steamer N. Haskell sails home with heavy list
Marine Note reports the ail tank steamer N. Haskell returning to Oklahoma with a heavy list to port. The Portland Oregonian notes the vessel is bound for home waters amid concern over its stability and potential damage.
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N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Portland Oregonian
Mr Bryan Breaks With Roosevelt Imitator Label
A St Louis Globe Democrat note reports that Mr Bryan will no longer call Mr Roosevelt his imitator counterpart or understudy, signaling a shift in political framing. The remark reflects changing perceptions between the two figures in the era.
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Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Taft: Combative Altruist Shaping Peaceful Leadership
This portrait portrays William Howard Taft as a blend of genial humor and fierce resolve. It credits him with altruistic battles, notably on behalf of the Philippines, and praises his judicial temperament, courage, and broad sympathy, arguing his fitness for the nation’s highest office.
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Mr. Taft
Alphonso Taft
Peter Rawson Taft
Taft
John Ireland
St. Paul
Francis Burgette Short
Salt Lake City
Gibraltar
Howard Tate
Religious Height on Taft a Failure
Clergymen defend Taft amid anti religious attacks boosting his esteem. Bishops and pastors from Chicago to Salt Lake City hail Taft as deeply religious and fit for the presidency, calling attacks on his faith a blunder that backfired.
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William H. Taft
Taft
St. John’s Church
Washington
Helen
Oklahoma's political reputation questioned by editors
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat comments that Oklahoma will eventually outgrow its notoriety over political corruption, noting the state's history with questionable fiscal practices.
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Oklahoma
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Bryan shifts focus from Denver to rear platform
The Omaha Bee notes that Mr. Bryan is dedicating more time to the rear platform than to the Denver platform, signaling a strategic emphasis shift in his public appearances.
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Mr. Bryan
Denver
Omaha
Bryan’s Track Record Varies With Presidency Claim
Kansas City Star notes that Mr. Bryan has been right at least as often as he has been president, highlighting a skeptical take on his political accuracy and leadership tenure.
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Mr. Bryan
Kansas City Star
Campaign fund drive seeks Republican support across states
The message urges individual voters in the Middle West and Rocky Mountain states to contribute one dollar to the Republican National Committee to finance campaign expenses for Taft and Sherman. It lists state finance chairmen and directs contributions to them or to Otto Fred W. Upham, Assistant Treasurer, with receipts promised.
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Taft
Sherman
Republican National Committee
Congress
State Finance Committee
Colorado
Whitney Newton
Denver
Idaho
Frank F. Johnson
Wallace
Illinois
Frederick H. Smith
Peoria
Iowa
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Kansas
Frank E. Grimes
Topeka
Michigan
John N. Bagsey
Detroit
Missouri
O. L. Whitelaw
North Second Street
St. Louis
Montana
Thomas A. Marlow
Helena
Nebraska
John C. Wharton
Omaha
New Mexico
J. W. Reynolds
Santa Fe
North Dakota
James A. Buchanan
Buchanan
Oregon
H. W. Coe
Portland
South Dakota
O. W. Thompson
Vermillion
Washington
James D. Hoge
Seattle
Otto Fred W. Upham
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Ilinois
Man who picked Haskell not fit for Cabinet picks
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues the man who chose Haskell to assist with a national platform and campaign funds is untrustworthy to select a cabinet or wield the president’s nominating power.
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Haskell
United States
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
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