Four Great Facts Justifying GOP Reelection in 1900
The text argues four proofs of Republican success since 1896: redeemed pledges, resultant prosperity, debunked Democratic critiques, and expanded national influence abroad. It cites tariff restoration, gold standard, independence for Cuba, Panama Canal control, a Commerce Department, Rural Free Delivery, trusts laws, and strengthened labor and trade policies as evidence of progress and a call for continued GOP support in 1900.
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Republican Party
United States
Giba
Panama
Guba
Panama Canal
Party of
Quotable Taft Phrase Echoes From Topeka Capital
A Topeka Capital quote recalls Judge Taft saying he would not accept the Presidency if it required compromise with Senator Foraker or anyone else over principle. The remark is described as virile and memorable in American political history.
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Taft
Foraker
Topeka
Roosevelt Replies To Bryan On Monopolies And Reform
Theodore Roosevelt questions Bryan on anti monopoly plans calling them ineffective and chaotic. He contrasts Taft's deeds with Bryan's rhetoric and argues corporations would prefer Bryan to Taft.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Bryan Attacks Lincoln Like Folly of Ass in Skin
Vice Presidential candidate Sherman at Rock Island denounces Bryan for invoking Lincoln name to gain votes. He says Bryan relies on forces that opposed Lincoln and his emancipation policy, likening the tactic to misusing Lincoln’s memory.
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Lincoln
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Bryan
Republican Party
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Sherman
Rock Island
Bryan the Free Trader and the Wilson Gorman Act
The article argues William Jennings Bryan backed the 1894 Wilson Gorman tariff, labeling it a just measure while labeling Cleveland’s stance as perfidy. It cites declines in wool production and prices, falling sheep counts, and widespread harm to farmers, workers, and industry under free trade. It contrasts Bryan’s free trade stance with Cleveland’s protectionism, and claims Bryan would impose free trade again if given power.
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House Committee On Ways and Means
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Bryan Democracy
Cleveland Democracy
William Jennings Bryan
Bryans
United States
William J. Bryan
Public Welfare speech highlights Republican aims across era
Governor Hughes voices a progressive Republican platform stressing public welfare and honest enterprise. He contends Bryan's 1896 defeat prevented future campaigns and urges focus on proportion amid political heat. He affirms loyalty to the party to achieve stable, ethical progress.
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Bryan
Republican Party
Shall the People Rule in 1908 Political Debate
A poem and excerpts debate whether the people should rule, praising Taft and criticizing Bryan. It notes distrust of Bryan, support for Taft, and references to banking, the Monroe Doctrine, and national progress with lines from a Baltimore American letter to The World.
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John Brown
Nebraska
Fairview
William
William B
Wilem
William Bryan
Baltimore
Taft
the World
Mr. Taft
Europe
Japan
Democrats Dodged Bank Deposit Plan In Congress
Judge Walter I. Smith recalls the last session where Democrats could have backed John S. Williams Mississippi plan with a national bank deposit guarantee. He notes six Democrats voted to substitute, 24 against, and 92 present, leaving most Democrats opinionless on the issue compared to the Republican bill.
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Bryan
Walter I. Smith
Jno. S. Williams
Mississippi
House
Williams
Senate
Mgr. Kahn
California
Roosevelt Urges Taft Victory and Republican Congress
President Roosevelt writes to William B. McKinley urging citizens to elect William Taft as President and a Republican Congress to support him. He warns against a Congress hostile to Taft and argues harmony between executive and legislative branches is essential to continue current policies. Also notes record Kansas bank deposits and rapid gains after the panic.
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Taft
Willian B. McKinley
Republican Congressional Committee
National Republican Committee
Congressional Committee
William E. Taft
Republican Congress
Congress
Taft Pledges to Continue Roosevelt Policies in St Paul
In St Paul, Taft tells an audience he expects to win and pledges to devote all his energies to continuing Roosevelt policies. He frames the pledge as a personal commitment made before the grand gathering.
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Mr. Taft
St. Paul
Bryan ties with tainted bosses and corrupt politics
A critical account alleges William Jennings Bryan allied with Standard Oil interests and political machines across states. It claims Sullivan, Connors, Murphy, Belmont, and other backers aided his campaigns while he denounced corruption in public life.
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Wlinuees
Standard Oiltrust
Omaha Bee
Ilinois
Lagt
Roger Sullivan
Sullivan
St. Louis
Parker
Sulivan
Illinois
New York
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Mir. Bryan
United States Senate
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Standard Oil
Chianler
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Democrats
Denver
Indiana
Taggart
French Lick Springs
Kern
Chicago
Nebraska Democrats
Missouri
Harry Hawes
Edward Butler
Moses C. Wetmore
Mr. Ryan
Folk
Taft urged to stick to original resolution on Bryan remarks
Philadelphia Ledger argues Taft should refrain from answering each Bryan statement. It says give Bryan time to respond and he will likely deny all his statements himself.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Philadelphia. Ledger
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