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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
12
Judge William H. Taft toured South Dakota with a large party, spoke in Mitchell and Aberdeen, and drew 8 000 to 10 000 listeners. He defended Roosevelt era policies, attacked Bryan's positions, and urged trust and railroad reform while praising Republican achievements.
William Howard Taft toured the city amid cheering crowds around an automobile and was greeted at the corn palace. Senator Gamble introduced him before Taft praised the state and Mitchell, with the party traveling on a special train. The event drew an estimated 25 000 attendees and a list of Taft aides accompanied him.
The piece casts William Howard Taft as the ideal citizen candidate, emphasizing personal contact with voters, democratic instincts, and broad leadership. It praises his health, travel experience, and honest, plain-spoken manner, arguing he can unite American voters and handle Roosevelt era reforms.
Afternoon weather favorable as over 3,000 people came via Milwaukee Road excursion trains and Omaha roads specials. Thavin’s band and vaudeville artists delivered a splendid program with a highly entertained audience.
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