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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
11
The piece praises Republican pension legislation for Civil War veterans and their families, citing laws from 1862 to 1908, funding totals, and beneficiary figures. It contrasts GOP support with Democratic opposition, praising Taft as a friend to veterans and promising continued GOP enforcement of veteran benefits.
The piece asserts Bryan of Nebraska and Tillman of South Carolina both back disenfranchising black voters. It quotes Bryan claiming southern white protection and Tillman boasting of stuffing ballots and shooting blacks. It questions northern black voters supporting Bryan despite his stance.
William Howard Taft, in various roles from judge to secretary of war, has consistently supported organized labor. The Labor World notes his advocacy for native workers to form unions to protect dignity of labor and guard against cheap Chinese labor influx.
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin notes growing friction between President Gompers of the American Federation and his former supporters. It argues union labor will not be dragged into the Bryan camp and will vote independently, signaling friction as the campaign progresses.
William H. Taft declares that if elected he will support labor rights, placing workers on a level with employers without elevating or diminishing their status, and promises a fair, square approach to labor matters during a Chicago speech.
An editorial praising Taft as an orderly, honest candidate aligned with Roosevelt policies. It argues voters understand his commitment to good government and steady progress, asserting Taft will stand for Roosevelt principles with wisdom and strength.
Governor Hughes vetoed a 2 cent passenger rate bill as a state commission assigned to study the issue is investigating the matter. Bryan criticizes Hughes not realizing the commission exists, while the investigation is expected to sting him.
A political editorial argues the first voters in the presidential election may tilt battleground states. It extols Republican achievements from Lincoln to Taft and Cuba to Alaska, contrasts with Democratic promises, and urges the emerging voters to back Taft and Republican prosperity.
Mr. Taft argues unions are thriving and influential. He cites the American Federation of Labor doubling in size and the International Typographical Union rising from 28 000 to 45 000 members. He claims unions hold five million dollars in payments and 250 000 in treasury, crediting his legal opinions for legitimizing labor unions.
Henry F. Cochems of Wisconsin argues that selecting Taft over Bryan would ensure safety and progress for 90 million people. He warns Bryan’s impatience could derail progress, likening him to a risky engineer who might crash the train.
The Des Moines Capital recalls a 1899 Nebraska incident when Governor Poynter vetoed a joint resolution thanking the First Nebraska Volunteers for their Philippines service. It notes Col. William J. Bryan’s later denial of prior involvement and his stated support for the governor’s action. It calls veterans to view the veto as partisan leadership by Bryan.
A satirical piece portrays Bryan haunted by a persistent Past that taunts his public stances on labor trusts railroads and personal wealth. The dialogue-capsule contrasts his declared records with remembered acts, suggesting no solid trace of his past.
Bryan insists he is running against two Republicans and likens the field to a large number of opponents, highlighting a crowded GOP challenge as reported by the Omaha Bee.
James Feeney, leader of Washington Union No. 4, compiles state-by-state data showing labor law passage favors Republican states. He cites eight hour laws, labor bureaus, union protection, and child labor rules as measures where Republicans predominate, contrasting with Democratic claims of labor support.
The Philadelphia Press argues Democratic misrepresentation of Judge Taft on labor issues is unfounded. Taft reportedly clarifies that his decisions aid labor and that Bryan’s past actions in Congress harmed employment, contrasting Taft with Bryan’s tariff stance during the recession.
The Philadelphia Press argues Judge Taft acted as the law required, not as an enemy of labor. It notes his rulings have supported labor groups and influenced later cases in court.
John Worth Kern, who lost his railroad pass, says Roosevelt's interference benefits Democrats in New York as Bryan crisscrosses Nebraska with forty seven speeches daily. The Philadelphia Press notes a growing miscommunication between the two Democratic contenders.
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