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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented remarks critique Miz Bryan acceptance speech and Roosevelt era policy. Mentions Governor candidates, Republican dominance, and alleged manipulation of ballots. References to Taft, Negro troops dismissal, and efforts to win black votes amid political contention.
The report notes several black officials in Washington promoted with higher pay amid a political backlash. It also records Democratic district committee actions in De Soto naming leaders and county treasurers, and criticizes Republican silence on the Landis judgment reversal in Standard Oil.
The piece, drawn from the New York Evening Post, argues Taft faces a tough race and Bryan remains competitive. It criticizes Missouri Republicans for attacking Democratic leaders once known as the "Grand Old Missouri" and praises the enduring legacy of the state’s Democrats as they defend its name and credit.
Sizzling republican rhetoric faces uneven gains as Pennsylvania remains shielded. Roosevelt battles Hughes in New York while Taft allies seek successors in Ohio and Illinois voters resist Cannon and Deneven. Bryan and Stevenson are poised to win Illinois with large margins, and Missouri braces for Democratic revival led by Cowherd.
An article fragment describes deadly violence in Springfield last Friday as white residents attacked Black residents amid accusations of laziness and crime. It contrasts northern riots with southern brutality and notes widespread outrage and calls for racial control.
A Kansas City Journal rebukes Globe Democrat for low tactics against William S. Cowherd. The piece defends Cowherd as honest, notes his long congressional service, and urges fair opposition. It warns that slander could backfire locally and supports a Republican win over Democratic aims.
The St. Joseph Gazette editorial complains July government outlays exceeded receipts by 24 568 044 and warns of large deficits by June 30 1909. It blames the Republican party for fiscal mismanagement, noting GOP control of Congress and federal offices.
From the Independent a defense of Mr. Bryan’s third presidential bid argues the nomination shows broad support and loyalty beyond his party. It praises his acceptance speech as a masterful, sincere document that unites Bryan supporters and could win over skeptics, contrasting it with Taft's dull, cautious address.
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