Government aid to farmers under McKinley Roosevelt era
A brief review defends the McKinley Roose velt administration for aiding farming through a strengthened Department of Agriculture. It cites expanded agricultural research funding, 2000 scientists, widespread publications, student graduates in agricultural science, and cooperative work with state stations to boost production and export readiness. It highlights new products, increased sugar beet and rice output, home tobacco prospects, and disease eradication efforts.
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McKinley-Roosevelt
McKinley
M Roosevelt
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
Departent of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Soils
Bureau
Louisiana
Texas
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
South Carolina
Florida
America
Columbus
Taft Highlights Agricultural Progress and Food Laws
President Taft reviews federal work in agriculture and food safety. He notes stronger disease controls at ports, research on plant and animal health, meat inspection and Pure Food laws enacted in 1906, and broad farm wealth gains. He emphasizes irrigation study, forest restoration, and the farmer as future master of prosperity.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
New England
Roosevelt
Labor's Real Issue With Gompers and Bryan
A critical look at Samuel Gompers and the AFL accused of using union machinery to swing the trade vote to Bryan. Labor leaders and journals condemn the tactic as harmful, while several unions and officials voice opposition to Bryan and to Gompers marching labor into partisan politics.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mack
Bryan
Democratic Party
England
Toledo
Labor Party
Socialist Party
Akron
Zanesville Labor
Brewers’ Journal
Cincinnati
Switchmen’s Journal
Buffalo
Bakers’ Journal
Chicago
Stove Mounters’ Journal
Detriot
Pueblo
Colo
Label Bulletin
Piano and Organ Workers’ Official Journal
Dold
Chicago Federation of Labor
Denver
Eaphans
Taft Endorses Labor Unions and Strikes on Bench
Judge Taft stated unions are a benefit to labor and the public and that employees may form with other unions and accumulate strike funds. He declared employees have a right to strike when terms of employment are unsatisfactory. Samuel Gompers criticized Taft, but Taft’s remarks marked strong support for organized labor.
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Taft
Labor
Gompers
Organized Labor
The Natural Heir by Josh Wink
Bryan claims he is heir to Roosevelt's policies though opponents may contest the will. The piece argues the mantle of leadership is too broad for Bryan and he may never inherit Roosevelt's mantle.
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Josh Wink
Bryan
Roosevelt
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the Workingman
J. E. Pritchard
International Payers and Rammers’ Union
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Wnhights of Labor
Edward Hourigan
International Association of Machinists
John A. Dyche
International Women’s Garment Makers’ Union
John Young
Samuel Gompers
Wee Reesy
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