Taft Ticket Named for 1908 Election Roles
The slate lists William Howard Taft for President with James Schoolcraft Sherman as Vice President. Additional named officials include Herbert 8S as Lieutenant Governor, John FE Swanger as Secretary of State, Jesse A Tollerton as State Auditor, Wilbur F Maring as State Treasurer, Frank By Fulkerson as Attorney General, William W Wilder as Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner, Argus Cox as Judge of Supreme Court, E C Meservey as Judge of Kansas City Court of Appeals, John Whittaker as Representative in Congress for the 7th District, Holmes Hall as Late Senator for the 15th District, August Reker as Representative, J H Berlekamp as Judge County Court 1st Dist, Ormond Hupp as Judge County Court 2d Dist, Milton Alison as Prosecuting Attorney, Robt N Taylor as Sheriff, W H McCormick as Assessor, A Alexander as Treasurer, W B Mullins as Surveyor, 8 T Wilson as Public Administrator, and Dr I N Parrish as Coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Maring
Frank By
Fulkerson Railroad and Warehouse
Com
William W. Wilder
Supreme Court Argus Cox
Kansas City Court of Appeals
August Reker
J. H. Berlekamp
Ormond Hupp
Milton Alison
Swanger Says Missouri Banks Are Safe Without Guaranty Law
Secretary Swanger claims every Missouri bank is safe, arguing no state guaranty law is necessary while he oversees them. He urges continuing supervision to maintain security and public confidence.
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Swanger
Missouri
Farmers threaten panic over small price saving
The passage argues farmers, the largest and most crucial class of citizens, are prosperous and unlikely to risk a wider panic for the potential saving of only a few dollars. It frames their prudence against destabilizing actions.
Hadley vows honest elections to curb corruption
Hadley promises honest elections if made governor and says he must call out the militia. St. Louis and Kansas City are badly in need of an honest election to determine whether the people or corruptionists rule.
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Hadley
St. Louis
Kansas City
Editorial mocks presidential rhetoric in White House fight
The Democrat News reprints an editorial arguing the struggle is between the American people and the madman in the White House. It asserts the nation owes much to the wise and courageous administration of our grand President and will not be swayed by anarchic rhetoric.
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Democrat-News
United States
White House
Saline County Republicans Lose Ground to Opposition
In Saline County a minority party faces discouragement as some Republicans switch sides for office or popularity. The piece praises voters who cast thoughtful ballots even when their choice may be unsuccessful, rather than being swayed by loud shouting.
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Saline County
Deception Alleged Over State Fair Talk Change
A speaker from both parties is accused of deception regarding the date announced for the State Fair talk. The Republican claim of dishonesty and Mr Cow’s misstatements are described as a small matter but a clear deception. The date shift from Tuesday Oct to Big Thurs Oct 8 is noted.
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Coweeems
Pacific
Taft Praised as Fearless Champion of the Plain People
The speaker extols Mr Taft as a fearless, selfless leader aligned with Lincoln in spirit. He claims Taft understands all citizens from farmer to wage earner, promising upright representation for honest workers regardless of occupation, creed, or region. Taft is praised for opposing privileges and defending core American citizenship principles.
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Taft
Lincoln
Mr. Taft
Business fidelity urged for Missouri voters
Boonville Republican urges voters to keep Republicans in power citing four years of sound business administration and favoring Herbert B. Hadley for chief executive. The letter frames Hadley as a sterling lawyer and faithful public servant to extend prudent governance across Missouri.
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Missouri
Herbert
Hadley
Boonville
Hadley and Cowherd Trade Charges in Jackson County Race
In Jackson County politics the prosecutor Hadley and rival Cowherd clash over duty and election theft. Hadley accuses Cowherd of neglect as prosecuting attorney and Cowherd retorts by charging Hadley with protecting thieves during his Kansas City mayoralty.
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Cowherd
Marshall
H.S. Hadley
Jackson County
Hadley
Kansas City
Taft Faith and Religious Liberty Debate
Church members discuss Taft as infidel while Ryan is an active elirerman. The constitution protects religious liberty and voters choose freely. Taft attends Unitarian church, which arose from Congregationalist roots, and the church upholds broad beliefs with no membership test. Taft is described as Christian and supportive of national religious work.
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Taft
Ryan
Win. H. Taft
Unitarian Church
Congregationalist
Swanger and Maring Meeting at Courthouse
The Republican gathering at the courthouse Friday night drew large attendance despite competing events. Prof. R. L. Shepherd introduced the speakers and commented that national politics remain unsettled due to postwar prejudice, though the spirit is slowly fading each year.
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Court House
R. L. Shepherd
Missouri Campaign Speech Highlights Reform and Finance
In a political gathering, Hacone contrasted reform and old guard stances, with Liberals for reform and Conservatives for status quo. Wilbur F. Maring, candidate for State treasurer, attacked past mismanagement, noting improper treasury practices and a $30,000 school fund diversion from escheats to balance finances. Secretary of State Swanger followed, delivering a fact filled talk on national and state issues. Swanger’s figures impressed many Democrats, with praise for his clear message and confident demeanor. They anticipate his four year term as secretary of state, reinforced by the belief in his honesty and competence.
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Hacone
Engand
G Conservat've
Wilbur F. Maring
Missouri
Maring
Swanger
Jefferson City
Asx
Mrs Will Henshaw of Glasgow Visits Mrs Herbert Martin
Mrs Will Henshaw of Glasgow is visiting Mrs Herbert Martin. The social call is noted in local society circles as a cordial exchange of visits among residents.
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Will Henshaw
Glasgow
Herbert Martin
Labor Legislation Shows Republican Lead Over Democrats
Analysis cites state labor laws to argue Republicans lead in labor bureaus factory inspectors hours for government contracts child labor and wages enforcement and union labels. It claims 26 Republican states have bureaus vs 7 Democratic and 23 Republican states limit child labor to 14 Democratic states 10 states require seats for women workers and 28 states protect union labels.
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District of Columbia
Territories
Taft speech on restraining unlawful trusts in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio William Howard Taft asserts that unlawful trusts must be restrained with injunctive process and protected by criminal prosecution against any attempt by aggregated capital to suppress competition highlighting strong anti trust stance and legal remedies.
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Weelé
Boutell on Bryan Local Issue or National Challenge
Congressman Boutrdell of Illinois argues Bryan’s question Shall the People Rule exposes a regional split. He says Bryan’s proposals would wreck finances and provoke unrest if enacted nationwide, urging Bryan to speak in Vicksburg and Charleston to prove his local or universal intent.
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Henry Sherman Boutell
Chicago
Bryan
Iowa
Ucket
Verhope
Vicksburg
Miss
Mississippi
John Shiarp Williams
Congress
Sugar Trust
Louisiana
Colorado
Michigan
Gore
New England
Carolinas
China
Englam
Germany
Mr. Bryan
Taft praises honest business methods in Bouton speech
The President has never said otherwise and defends lawful business methods. Taft tells merchants and manufacturers' association in Bouton Massachusetts that his fight is in the interest of the great body of honest business men.
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Wm. HH. Taft
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Bouton, Mass
Taft Praises McKinley’s Civilizing Mission at Cleveland
Lon H Taft praises William McKinley for uplifting nations and civilizing peoples despite abuse. He laments past criticisms and credits McKinley with placing the country at the forefront among nations as a benefactor to the afflicted.
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William McKinly
Lon
Wu. H. Taft
Clareland
Olfe
Colonel Bryon on discrimination in electing tillers of the soil
Colonel Bryon laments discrimination in electing farmers to Congress and the Senate. He notes the broader national prejudice against a former Lincoln resident in declining to elect him to office, as reported with New York coverage of Walter Therm.
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Bryon
Congress
Senate
Lincoln
Neb
New York
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