Unions Reject Bryan Plea in Labor Vote Fight
Prominent union leaders nationwide denounce Samuel Gompers and the AFL campaign for Bryan. Carpenters joiners Local 32 rebuffs AFL guidance as cigarmakers and bakers unions oppose endorsement. Leaders cite Democratic rule in the South and warn wage workers against Democratic governance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
William Little
United Mine Workers of America
Democratic Party
South
North
West
Duncan McDonald
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Rooklyn
A. J. Joes
New Haven
Conn
Cigarmakers’ Union
New York
Chicago
Journeyman Bakers’ and Confectioners International Union
Maryland
Steel Workers
Central Union
Terre Haute
Ind
Samuel W. Gompers
Changing Industrial Conditions Prompt Tariff Reassessment
Ten years after the Dingley Tariff enactment conditions have changed. Many schedules are too high or too low. The aim is to reexamine the schedules to price the tariff on a purely protective basis and ensure a reasonable profit for farmers.
Sherman for Protection Tariff Means Prosperity
Speech by a protectionist argues tariff protection lifts national prosperity and calls for tariff revision based on protecting all American interests. Warns that revenue tariffs harm workers and industries and endorses adjusting duties to balance production costs domestically and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Democratic Party
Republican
Seven Counterpoints to Bryan's Positions in Omaha Bee
The article lists seven arguments accusing Mr. Bryan of estoppel on issues from popular vote for Senator to postal savings banks and currency reform. It also counters charges about the cost of living, Speaker’s rule, and tariff policy, arguing Republican positions on reform, wages, and tariff revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
United States
Nebraska
Bryan
Republican Congress
House
South
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
National Honor and Gold Standard in Republican History
A fragmented note recalls 1900 events in U S politics noting the Gold Standard and Republican party stance. It mentions national honor and foundational political positions as part of a historical reference.
Taft Injunctions Urged as Charter of Liberty for All
A call for labor leaders and workers to read Taft's injunctions, praising them as principles of fair dealing and even-handed justice. The speaker argues these ideals align with laws and practices of responsible labor organizations, contrasting them with time-servers and corrupt leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Matconman
Roosevelt
Bank Deposits and State Guaranties Debate
A Chicago News piece argues deposit guarantees shift risk from risky banks to prudent ones. It compares banking to railways, notes inherent safety from bank capital, surplus, and holders’ bonds, and rejects broad guaranty funds. It promotes private insurance and careful bank management over public deposit guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Wall Street
Oklahoma
Insurance Company
Bryan cannot win West Virginia says leading Negro journal
The National Mirror Negro reports West Virginia Democrats vow to amend the constitution to preserve the ballot from Negro voters. It says Bryan dodges race questions, noting his failure to discuss WV plans and his past remarks in New York last April. The piece mocks his campaign strategy.
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National Mirror
Mr. Bryan
Bhava
West Virginia
Democratic Party
Bryan
New York
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Goimpers
Bryan Plea
Labor
Sion
Frank A. Kidd
Columbia Typographical Union No. 101
Washington, D. C
William J. Bryan
Federation of Labor
Building Trades
Associated Building Trades of
Cook County
Labor World of
Pittsburg
International Brotherhood of Steam
William H. Taft
T. J. Dolan
Panama
Mr. Watterson
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Bryan and
Leading
Negro Journal
Action of Democrats
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