Taft and the Far East Policy of American Expansion
The piece lauds William Howard Taft as architect of a robust Pacific strategy. It credits Republican policies with opening China, securing the Philippines, establishing Pacific coaling stations, and stationing the fleet in the Pacific. It argues for continued open door, commercial reciprocity, and stronger U S presence to expand Far East trade and safeguard national interests.
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Enlightened Freedom
Puetvic
China
Philippines
Pacific
Atlantic
Honorabie
William TH. Part
Orient
America
Japan
United States
Shanghai
Taft
Far East
Far Eastern
Eest
Jong
Europe
Asia
Democratic Party
Prominent defections from Bryan continue across the nation
Chicago leader William Prentiss abandons Bryan and backs Taft while supporting Deneen for governor. California figure John J. Barrett registers Republican. Baltimore and southern Democrats also defect, with leaders like Silas McBee and George Willis endorsing Taft. The wave crosses newspapers and business circles as the Taft-Sherman ticket gains allies.
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Bryan
Catt
Sherman
Lo Richmond
Baltimore
Chicago
William Prentiss
Taft
Deneen
Stevenson
Prentiss
Dunne
Mr. Prentiss
Roosevelt
Macks
Murphys
McGraws
Taggarts
Sullivans
Joe Baileys
Democratic Party
George R. Willis
Police Board of
The
Old School
Willis
Fatt
Pescent
United States
Mr. Wills
W. A. Garrett
Seaboard ‘Air Line Railway Company
Garrett
Young voters face stakes in national policy says Globe-Democrat
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that voters born since 1904 have the most at stake in policy outcomes. It notes their forward life, business stakes, and asks young farmers and workers to compare Bryan era policies with today, praising protection and gold standard debate.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Republican Party
Grauey
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Tide of Prosperity
The Tide of Prosperity speaks of growing industrial wealth and rising living standards driven by intelligent labor and good wages. It predicts a population of 100,000,000 enjoying stronger fabrics and structures, expanding U.S. markets and global influence while preserving the home market, attributed to Hon. James G. Sherman.
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James 8. Sherman
Henry Gassaway Davis Sees No Hope for Democracy
Henry Gassaway Davis, older and wiser, criticizes the Democracy after a past defeat by Parker. He believes Parker is wasting valuable time on speeches and sees no renewed hope for his party.
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Henry Gassaway Davis
Parker
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Political lines dominate Taft Bryan quarrel in New York
The Springfield Republican notes Governor Hughes commands Democratic backing in New York while criticizing Taft for not challenging Bryan's supposed government ownership stance. The Omaha Bee echoes the stance as a contest over party influence and policy.
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Hughes
New York State
Springfield
Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Omaha Bee
Taft's Service to Labor in United States History
From the Emporia Kansas Gazette the piece praises William H. Taft for lifting union labor to a sound, law abiding footing. It credits his decisions with ending the old English view that union labor is a conspiracy and notes his justice for both employers and workers.
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Emporia
Kan
William H. Taft
Taft
England
United States
Taft Record Cited by Taft and Bryan Clippings
A Philadelphia Press note frames Bryan as giving the East a scare while stressing Taft’s defense of his record. The Topeka Capital cites Taft’s claim of standing on his own record with no added credit.
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Bryan
East
Philadelphia Press
Local notables visit Washington this week
CORNETTSVILLE reports arrivals and departures as Lydia Eaton and her son Freedly, James Sparks, Mervin Boyd, W. A. Wallace, O. Carroll, and Charles Carroll from Edwardsport are listed among those at Washington or on business. Commissioner William Killion checked gravel roads. other residents visited relatives and spent time with local families.
Local travel and visits noted around Bellview
Martin Nugent returned from Washington Monday. Mrs. Russell visits Mrs. Susan Wilson this week. Mesdames Mattie Evans and Stites of Plainville stopped here Friday. Mrs. Mattie Sexton returned from Linton Monday. William and Frank Bowman of Riverside passed through Monday. Mrs. Bell Hackler went to Plainville Friday. James Wilson travelled to Washington Saturday. George Hackler visited Washington Friday. Reed and Miss Fay Wilson were at Plainville Saturday. Thomas Taylor of Elnora was here Saturday. Co. L. Courtney and wife attended the birthday dinner for Mrs. Thomas Taylor Friday.
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Mrs. Russell
Susan Wilson
Mesdames
Mattie Evans
Stites of
Plainville
William and Frank Bowman
Riverside
Co. L. Courtney
Thomas Taylor
Township Trustee Office Hours Notice
To all persons having business with the trustee of Adison Township I will be at my office or about Tawp on Friday of each week to attend township business.
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Adison Township
van Buren Township
Eaglesville
Thos. G. Wadsworth
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Alabama
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Leigh Bonsal
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Richard M. Venable
Baltimore Park Board
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Major Venable
Waldo Newcomer
National Exchange Bank of Baltimore
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Denver
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J. E. Smith
Simmons Hardware Company
St. Louis
Chronicle
Imate
the Young Republican
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Helbs
A. Jolliff & CO
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Cornettsville
Lydia Eaton
Washington
Oliver Carroll
James Sparks
Mervin Boyd
Epsom
W. A. Wallace
O. Carroll
William Killion
George Coleman
Arthur Fleenore
George Summit
Mrs. Aikman
Sugarland
Charles Carroll
Edwardsport
Bellview
Martin Nugent
Wash
Ington
Mrs.Mattie Sexton
Linton
Bell Hackler
James Wilson
George Hackler
Reed
Miss Fay Wilson
Thomas Teylor
Elnora
Odon
Indiana
J. L. Seal
Diefendorf
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