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Democratic critique of Missouri policy and tariff stance
In a political tract style, the speaker argues Democratic governance expanded state almshouses and reform schools, improved worker safety, and promoted local control while opposing Republican home rule. He denounces tariff protections, trusts, and the party’s stance on Sunday saloons, banking, and national policy, urging Bryan for national leadership.
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Missouri
Hi Am
St. Louis Republic
Cowherd
Kansas
Maine
Texas
Mississippi
Tennessee
W. S. Dickey
Kansas City Journal
Hadley
St. Louis County
Reublican
Otto Stiefel
Gooninert
St. Louis
Kies Nagel
National Republican
United States
Ern
Republican Party
Postal Savings Bank
Wall Street
Democratic Party
Congress
Chicago
Platform Committee
Taft
Senate
Federal Assembly
Warner
Nelson Crews
Kansas City
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Joe Cannon
House
Joe
White House
America
Cete-Cesiadgbens
Chied
Revere
Middle West
Republic
William J. Bryan