Taft Foraker Handshake Photo Questioned By Editors
The Plattsmouth Journal notes Republican publicity materials show Taft and Foraker pictured together in Toledo. It questions labor support shifts, criticizes Joe Cannon and Gompers, and reports Grover Cleveland estate executor I S Thustines labeling a past endorsement letter a fraud. It asks how many Republican papers will admit they were misled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Taft
I. S
Grover Cleveland
Just That Long. Trusts and Tariffs Stand in for Public Pocketbook
The New York Evening Post voices criticism of tariff protected trusts and their political spending. It argues the trusts extend license to “pick the pockets” of the American people as long as a party backed by high tariffs remains in power and allows corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Pollard Faces Backlash in First District Primary
The Nebraska First District shows weak support for E. M. Pollard as 4 500 Republicans vote in Lancaster County amid ticket-splitting. Pollard trails George L. Sheldon and Robbins for other offices, while University Place activists push for a petition to oppose Joe Cannon.
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Lacaster
George L. Sheldon
Cass County
E. M. Pollard
Sheldon
Pollard
Lancaster
Robbins
Joe Cannon
University Place
Cannon
Are They Ready Roosevelt Oversees a Power Claim
The Chicago Tribune warns in May 1908 that President Roosevelt is overstepping his duties by attempting to name his successor. It argues the president should enforce laws, not influence elections, and warns of potential authoritarian overreach if a single man concentrates the chief executive’s power.
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Chicago Tribune
Rep
Roosevelt
Tribune
White House
Bates Calls for Direct Senate Vote Support
The text endorses M. A. Bates as the Cass and Otoe counties representative who will advocate direct election of U S senators and Lincoln representation. It critiques Taft and notes wage concerns while urging a vote for Bates as the people’s voice in government.
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Cass and
Otoe
Lincoln
William C Ramsey Named Winner for County Attorneyship
William C Ramsey is described as a splendid young man with an excellent legal career and spotless reputation. The notice urges voters to back him as the most capable candidate for the county attorney position.
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Willliam C. Ramsey
Billy
Democrats Sattler and Laughlin Urged for Legislature Seats
Joan P. SattlerR and O W Laughlin are described as well known representative democrats who will make excellent legislature members and vote for measures of public interest. They are noted as widely acquainted and aware of people’s needs.
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Joan P. Sattlerr
O. W. Laughlin
Honest Tariff Confession Published by American Industries
An article by H. E. Miles, tariff committee head, exposes how tariff gains flow from manufacturer to consumer. He boasts of yearly profits from tariff graft and traces markups through the supply chain to farmers, blaming tariff-inclusive pricing for higher costs to agricultural buyers.
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Taft
H. E. Miles
National Association of Manufacturers
Agriculture Implement Trust
Washington
Miles
Taft Speech Sparks Debate On Farm Prices And Power
The article critiques Taft’s address to city listeners, arguing he wrongly claims credit for high farm prices and accuses him of using threats to coerce voters. It notes his defense of labor, attacks on Gompers, and the implication that Republican policies do not fix grain prices.
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Mr. Taft
America
United States
United States To Make Such Claims. Mr
Taft
Republican Party
Liverpool
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Samuel Compers
Congress
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Banning Support Highlighted in Senatorial Pitch
The piece endorses W. B. Banning for Senator as a dependable choice and praises the Democratic ticket from top to bottom, arguing the Bryan wave will shape the national mood while Taft campaigns fail to stem it. It emphasizes deposits and bank guaranty as political issues without detailing guarantees.
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Banning
Seybert
Seybert backed strongly for county commissioner
C N Seybert mounts a robust campaign for county commissioner and gains broad support. He is described as highly qualified and connected across the county, able to understand diverse local needs and expected to win the election.
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C. N. Seybert
Cam
Formation of Salt Creek Valley Drainage District election notice
Saunders County Nebraska board proclaims election to form Salt Creek Valley Drainage District. On October 26 1908 voters at the Saunders County Clerk’s office in Wahoo will decide the district’s creation and elect a five person board contingent on formation.
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Nice
Salt Creek E EE Re Valley
Board of County Commissioners
Saunders County
Nebraska
State of
AN. Elmeland
A. H. Fuller
Chas. Miller
Margaret L. Wollen
Mars & Jespersen
Alta
V. Titus
IK. Hays
A. T Barrow
A. Weetle
C. Neetle
J.C. Weddell
Hi. W. Meinsen
Ss. H. Loder
Carlstander
C D. Keetle
A.J. Robbins
J. H. Keetle
Nelson Sheffer
Salt Creek Ae
Theneafort
Alt Creek Valley
Sn Board of Counts Commissioners
Sald Onier
North Range
Cass County
Platte River
Far Ship 13
Said Township
Fourth Street
Ashland
Pearl Street
Said
Second Street
Insaid City
Oak Street
Said City
Third Street
Silver Street
Ninth Street
Township
Seenhin
Ertheus
Xylland
No. d
Wo. Et
Noa. 1
Noarthwest
Tencestip No
Seerion
Tin Townslip
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Wahoota
Salt Creek Valley
Wahoo
Hes
A.N. Elmelrsis
Notice of Decree Divorce Proceedings in Cass County
Perry Marsh is served with notice of a petition filed September 12 in Cass County District Court Nebraska seeking a decree of divorce from the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleges extreme cruelty desertion lack of support and absence without cause. Respond by October 26.
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Perry Marsh
Eipgorn Marst
Coun
Cass
Nebraska
Taft and Labor Criticism From Labor Leaders
The Kansas City Post notes Taft’s appeal for labor votes while recalling his injunction record. It cites the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Journal declaring Taft’s decision treason to Republican liberties and urging denunciation. Roosevelt urged judging Taft by deeds.
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Taft
Labor
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers’ Journal
U. of L. E
Roosevelt
Kansas City Post
Tart’s Smile Fails To Fill The Dinner Pail
A fragment notes Mr Tart’s smile did not fill the dinner pail. The line implies a domestic or social issue but lacks further context or names.
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Mr. Tart
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Sena
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W. B. Banning
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C. P. Hale
W. R. Bruce
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Neliawka
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Glenwood
Iseali
Lowney’s
Gering & Co
Taft and Labor
Ner Pail
Missouri Pacific
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M. P. Ry
Plattsmouth, Neb
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Hess’ Stock Food
F. G. Fircke & Co
Trenton
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