A RAP AT BIGOTRY and Roosevelt on Taft religion
A lengthy Roosevelt letter defends Taft against religious bias in politics. He argues that demanding a candidate declare beliefs violates religious liberty and harms conscience. The piece also notes reactions, opponents, and broader views on religion in public life.
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Mr. Taft
Democratic Party
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Ohio
Taft
Horder
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John Quincy Adama
Edward Everett Hale
Senate
United States
Endorsement for Daweon in Second District Leads
A strong backing for Congressman Daweon over Taft in the Second District is described, noting Daweon's campaign against the rival's showy, beer friendly tactics. The piece argues the district favors moderation and decency over pro drinker politics and cites voter concerns beyond party lines.
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Daweon
Taft
Waleh
Second
Killing Sparks Political Rage in Nashville
Criticism and ungovernable Southern anger led to the murder of Tax Senator Camack in Nashville Tennessee. The Coopers father and son are implicated in the fatal attack, illustrating how political name calling can escalate into violence and murder.
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Camack
Nashville
Tennessee
Coopers
Senator Newberry Defeated Over Pure Food Law Critique
Senator Newberry, champion of the pure food law, fell to defeat due to grain men opposing the act that punished adulterated and inferior seeds. He is not the first reformer to suffer for humane aims, as people often resent inconvenient reform.
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Hepburn
Congress
Allison
Ingalls
Kansas
Grosvenor
Ohio
Harlan
Iowa
Newberry
Election Returns Show Twin County Outcomes
Jones and Jackson counties display parallel results with Republicans winning treasurer clerk and auditor posts while Democrats secure the remaining county offices in both jurisdictions.
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Jones
Jackson
Governor Cummins Faces Restored Ballot Circumference Debate
The absence of a circle on ballots has disenfranchised thousands of voters this year and prompted calls to restore the circle. Supporters argue it clarifies selections, while opponents warn of potential design changes affecting tallies.
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Cummins
Delaware County Sheriff Hennesey Wins Tough Vote
The Democrat Sheriff Hennesey overcame a Taft plurality of 999 and collected about 500 more votes to secure victory. He defeated a strong opponent who had prior service and two years of campaigning for the March 3 election.
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Delaware County
Hennesey
Taft Carries Missouri as Republican Ticket Prevails
The report notes a political shift with Taft winning Missouri and the Republican state ticket also securing victories.
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Missouri
Taft
Consolation in defeat from the Alien Democrat
An editorial voice counsels resilience after loss urging readers not to dwell on victory or defeat. It stresses perseverance, moving forward regardless of outcomes, and viewing life as brief with focus on duty and self-improvement.
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Xerxes
After Four Years Marriage Affects Her Appearance
The Nebraska State Journal notes a lighthearted observation that a married woman around four years in may show signs similar to an older sister, implying a shift in appearance and outlook as married life progresses.
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Nebraska State Journal
Circle Restoration Urged After Election Confusion
Independence Bulletin Journal and Dubuque Times Journal advocate restoring the ballot circle to the head of the ticket. They argue the circle saves time and votes by allowing scratches to indicate preferred candidates, noting widespread voter confusion with long straight-ticket ballots.
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Fourth Ward
Dubuque Times-Journal
General Assembly
Taft Victory Signals Endorsement of Progressive Policy
The article proclaims Taft's decisive victory as proof the public rejects hollow promises and supports orderly administration. It credits the Republican era's four years of policy and views Taft as the tool to deepen reforms, rooting out abuses and advancing the square deal.
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Mr. Taft
Republican Party
Railway boom signals vast orders and steel price cut
Vice President Brown of the New York Central cites that railroads nationwide have placed orders for supplies construction material and rolling stock totaling 240 million dollars with the Central’s share at 31 million. Steel rails priced down four dollars a ton as factories plan full capacity and widespread employment gains emerge across Birmingham Fall River Toledo and other cities. American Industries cites 600000 new jobs as output rises.
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Ala
Coates Thread
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R. I
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One Mal
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Trenton
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National Manufacturers’ Association
Pay Your Own Way Delegates Should Not Impose
An Atchison Globe piece argues delegates should not impose on distant families for lodging at conventions. It asserts self respect requires paying own travel and hotel costs and warns against infringing family privacy. It notes women sought independence from social obligations more than political equality.
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Democrats win governor races while Bryan trails across states
In Minnesota Ohio Indiana North Dakota and Montana Democrats win or lead in governor contests while Bryan loses the state. New York and Illinois show strong Democratic margins, with Bryan far behind in the New York race and well ahead for the Democratic candidate in Illinois. Across the South Bryan’s vote remains smaller than in earlier campaigns.
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Bryan
Ohio
Indiana
North Dakota
Montana
New York
Illinois
Nebraska
South
Reflections of a Bachelor Bram the New York i real
A Firmer view on politics and love. witty lines on party loyalty and public questions. The narrator muses on travel boasting and the gaps between a woman's ideal man and a fatherly preference, ending with a quip about charging purchases to a husband.
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Bram the
New York
He Tried to Vote Straight in Cascade Township
A Cascade township voter marked a cross for every name on the ballot. Judges could not determine the voter's intent, rendering the ballot invalid but a curiosity. The piece notes Mr. Chafin, prohibition nominee, also ran across 31 states.
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Cascade Pioneer
Cascade Township
Chicago Evening Post
Chafin
When They Get Left and The Roosevelt Prosperity
Anamosa Eureka notes Mr Jay Sherman of Greenfield sold 160 acres to an Illinois buyer at 85 per acre after seven years buying the same land at 40 per acre yielding 7200 net and 62 200 over a year, praising Roosevelt prosperity and a political tactic warning.
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