Taft campaign moves and railroad tax debate in 1908 coverage
Secretary Taft publicized that Philippine railway bonds would be taxed like other railroad bonds after rumors of tax exemptions. The piece notes reactions from Mr Green,Senator Culberson, and Senator Patterson, cites Taft’s 1908 report on railway contracts, and records Taft's campaign stops and comments about Massachusets Ohio and New York, with Whitneys endorsement of Hughes and Taft.
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Taft
Green
Culberson
Texas
Patterson
Colorado
Congress
Henry W. Taft
Elihu Root
Spever & Co
Philippine Railway
John Milburn
Lodge
Philippine Committee
Senate
Islands
Taft Train Arrangements Aim To Reduce Crowding At Stops
Details drafted for Judge Taft campaign travel outline how many carriages are needed at each stop to avoid crowding. Officials specify rear platform speaking when possible and limit local committee members boarding the Taft special to prevent delays. A Pullman car will serve local committee members in limited numbers.
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Taft
Daniel Ransdall
J. M. Markham
Mr. Taft
James T. Williams, Jr
J. J. Richardson
Judge Taft
Indiana
Son Better Kern to Resume Tour in Indiana
Indianapolis Oct. 53 A marked improvement in the condition of John W Kern Jr will enable his father to continue his speechmaking It was understood My son is much better said Mr Kern tonight We feel hopeful about his condition now and I will leave tomorrow on my campaign trip as had been planned Mr Kern is scheduled to make a tour of Indiana in a special train leaving Indianapolis early Monday morning and winding up Saturday night
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Kern
Indianapolis
John W. Kern, Jr
Exporters Favor Taft Think He'll Win Also
Jonathan A. Rawson Jr. reports letters from American manufacturers nationwide showing a strong tilt toward Taft. Replies from twelve firms across New York New Jersey Tennessee Michigan New Hampshire Massachusetts Pennsylvania Ohio Iowa reveal unanimous Taft support on business issues and tariff views, with minor exceptions.
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New York City
New Jersey
Tennessee
Michigan
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
New York
Taft
Bryan
Canada
Clergy Rally Behind Hughes In Brooklyn Election Fight
Brooklyn ministers urged support for Governor Hughes in his bid for re election. Dr Cortland Myers and Dr Nacy McGee Waters preached sermons praising Hughes while denouncing gamblers and horsemen and championing regulation of corporations. Waters argued Hughes embodies the people and warned Chanler is controlled by party bosses.
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Governor Hughes
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Nacy McGee Waters
Tompkins Avenue
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Waters
Bryan
Taft
Chanler
Times
Taft and Bryan Schedule Three Day Campaign Tour
Judge Taft and William J. Bryan begin three days of speeches in Manhattan Westchester County and along the Hudson with no clash of meetings. Taft has seven speeches slated in New York City including Madison Square Garden, while Bryan targets Manhattan and Brooklyn with a packed agenda across New Jersey to Yonkers and Port Chester.
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Judge Taft
William J. Bryan
Manhattan
Westchester County
Hudson River
New Jersey
Madison Square Garden
Brooklyn
Taft Labor's Friend In Injunctions And Reform
The article extols Taft's influence on labor law through injunction cases like the Taft and Narramore rulings. It emphasizes his protection of workers, reforms in coal arbitration, eight hour laws, child labor laws, and federal oversight on labor issues, arguing his administration advances social progress and employment security.
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Mr. Bryan
Taft
Bryan
District of Columbia
Department of Legision
Taft and Taft administration urged to lead social reform
Theodore Roosevelt writes to endorse William Howard Taft, arguing the administration has engaged with economic and industrial questions. He warns that Taft’s defeat would bring industrial chaos, worse for workers who must bear the penalties, and praises Taft as a fearless champion of labor and American citizenship. Signed by Theodore Roosevelt and Mr. P. Grace of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, No 98.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. P. ._ Grace
Brotherhood of Railroad
Clinton Street
Binghamton
Hughes Has Day of Rest Before Final Campaign Push
Governor Hughes rested from campaigning by handling official business and thousands of letters then planned a whirlwind canvass. He will address many cities including Albany Schenectady Gloversville and Brooklyn and visit Oswego Jamestown Kingston and more before the final week of urging support. He reports improved health and a favorable political outlook.
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Hughes
Johari
Fort Plain
Johnstown
Gloversville
Schenectady
Hall
Gaus
West Shores
Ravena
Catskill
Highland Falls
Brooklyn
Jamaica
Flushing
Long Island City
New York City
Oswego
Fulton
Batavia
Dunkirk
Jamestown
Randolph
Friendship
Corning
Tier
Callicoon
Orange County
Kingston
New York State
Bryan foe condemned by railroad official in Chicago
William C Brown vice president of New York Central rails denounces Bryan’s call for government ownership. He cites comparative European rail wages and notes American engineers and conductors earn more, arguing Taft favors private ownership with regulation. He also mentions Taft’s stance on the Ann Arbor injunction and labor rights.
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Chicago
William C Brown
New York
New York Central Lines
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Europe
United States
London
Liverpool
Boston
Albany
Edinburgh
Buffalo
Taft
Ann Arbor
J Taft
Organized Labor
Parsons Asks For More Cash In County Campaign
President Parsons says the county committee remains short of funds and urges Republicans to provide the necessary cash for the energetic campaign before Election Day. He labels the committee suspect and hard pressed, calling for immediate contributions from supporters who can and have not yet given.
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Cass
Wunty Committee
Republican County Committee
Stronghordt
Ant
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