Bryan Defection Grows as Taft Support Surges
The article reports a widespread shift from William Jennings Bryan to William Howard Taft among former Bryan supporters. It cites editorials from the Tattimore Sun and the Surf in California, plus remarks by ex Senator George L. Wellington and Nebraska editor John C. Sprecher, all endorsing Taft over Bryan and noting a crisis in Bryan’s political credibility.
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Tarpey
Fresno
Cal
California
Taft
Hoosevelt
Bryan
Suntan Crag Surf
Dellecratic Party
Arthur A. ‘Taylor
Isene
Surf
Taylor
Wisidow
George L. Wellington
Maryland
Opeams
Rostrium
Brean
Othberland
Ole
Lt Be
Nebraska
John C. Sprecher
Schuster Free Staties
Firvou
Sherman
Sprecher
Lila
Pop
Wood
Ter Janes
Sullivan
Narragasnsett
Political Alignments Shift in 1908 Party Loyalties
The Providence Eventing Bulletin reports Dr. Sullivan resisting tariff revision and withdrawing from national matters with Republicans. J. M. Dower, a Democrat and former County Attorney in Town County, Iowa, says he cannot support Bryan, backing Taft instead. Missouri financier Festus J. Wade and attorney John Schiard declare Taft’s strength. Ohio Democrat Frederick Judson and Chicago professor McClintock pivot toward Taft, with views on Roosevelt and Philippines policy noted.
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Parker
Taft
Eventing Bulletin
Providence
Dr. Sullivan
Hrgan
Sullivan
Town County
Iowa
J. M. Dower
Bryan
Willinmwaburg
Mercantile Trust Company of
St. Louis
Wade
Bryean
John Schiard
Youngstown
Ohio
Oll Tin
Willam WW. Taft
Mr. Schiarbanata
Thoosevelt
Roosevelt
Frederick N. Judson
Missouri
McClintock
University of Chicago
Phillippines
Mr. Taft
Leget
Proof of prosperity for New York Trust Company of America
A New York City news item reports that The Trust Company of America, once precipitated by the financial panic of 1907, has recovered and now can pay off its 25 million loan. The firm’s assets and liabilities were among the largest in the nation, and it has reopened its facilities successfully.
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New York City
Americ
Iis Duknesk
Austin
Atierion
Honest Halfway Winance Endorses National Legislation
A political statement from Honest Halfway Winance advocates national legislation and supervision of markets. The group favors strengthening oversight of stocks and bonds through interstates carriers to secure the future.
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Repetlivan National
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Interstats
Taft on missions extending civilization and Christianity
Former President Taft argues from personal experience that Christian missions advance civilization and self government. He says missions create schools hospitals and disciplined communities, and that Western civilization must engage with the Orient through missionaries who live with natives and teach hygiene, work, and values. He defends missionaries against claims of luxury and urges continued support.
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William TL. Taft
Carnegie Mall
New York City
Los
Mr. Taft
Orient
Sam
Hin
Inisles Oransaelionk
Pewdlowiwinhar
China
Peking
Chrisian Apirit
Freight Cars Needed Amid Demand Surge
Early spring reports show freight cars idled on side tracks dropping from 43.00 percent to 414 298 by June 24. Officials announce 5 000 new cars ordered from major shops as commerce recovers, boosting box shipping and harvesting season amid nationwide demand.
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Tidea
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
San Franciscn
New Orleanns
Athille
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Denver
Kans City
Melina
Cleveland
Matapolia
Tony White
Progress of Collared Nace in Chia Country History
Fragmentary text notes a history of forty years of struggle by colored people in Chia country. It mentions progress in bios, Hades, and educational areas with uncertain references to places Wa Th Patt Kauss Cliv Ma.
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Chia
Kauss Cliv
Beet Sugar Industry Warns Democrats on Tariff Plan
The piece argues that Democratic tariff proposals would destroy the U S beet sugar industry by making sugar imports free of duty. It cites rising U S sugar consumption, historical tariff changes, and production growth under protection, urging support for Republican policies to protect and foster sugar production domestically.
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HS Saw
Ivan
Seventien Co
Lee ‘Han
Democratic Party
Whitte Trouse
Congress
Otlin Meels
Republicarty
Lim
McKinley
New York
California
Mississippi
Mion
Liwa
Ifn Ds
Republican Party
Comore
Tariff Revision Roadmap in 1908 Election Debate
Opinion piece argues for Taft and Republican Congress to achieve tariff revision. It states the Dingley schedules are outdated and a Republican majority is needed to pass early reform, noting a Democratic plan under Bryan would stall changes.
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Taft
Bryan
Whlhaw
Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Jewrat
Mr. Bryan
Bryin
Mr Bryan
Dingley Inn
Ixte Hinong Trotectionista
Odt
Senate
Reput
Jeanne
Wilhie
House of Representatives
Truth in jest on a Japanese schoolboy parody of a presidential race
Collier's Weekly satirist mocks the Democratic candidate via a spoof speech claiming a president should be powerless, mocks Roosevelt, and ridicules party integrity. The piece lampoons political reform and the Brownsville Affair, praising the Japanese schoolboy for capturing the moment.
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Diggin
Collier’s Weekly
Timeriat
Tiely Uheniesson
Bryan Willeh
Bryan
America
Ulrich
Ton
Brownsville
Collier
Impracticable Methods and Direct Legislation Debate
Taft argues at Columbus that representative government works for centuries and pleads for direct legislation by fourteen million electors under referendums. He questions finer definitions and conditions, insisting the referendums be limited to certain issues to be practical.
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EL ‘Taft
Columbus
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