Republican circular to chairmen urged organizing preachers
A confidential Republican circular told county chairmen to organize preachers as campaign adjuncts. Thomas R. Marshall condemned the move saying ministers are ordained to preach not drum for any party. The Indianapolis News argued the beef was political manipulation, not an attack on ministers.
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Republican State Committee
Thomas R. Marshall
Terre Haute
Marshall
Republican Party
Paying Visits In Australia
A London Globe note describes Australian country houses as accepting long stays without pressure for dates or endings. Guests relax into generous hospitality with no fixed schedule, facing occasional shortages but enjoying good nature and gaiety as core traits of life there.
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Australia
London Globe
Kern Campaign Praise Boosts Democratic Showing
Chairman Lloyd reports Kern’s East speeches boosted Democratic morale. In New York and Maryland Democrats praised Kern’s tour, saying his presence energizes the campaign. Kern’s own remarks consistently strengthen party prospects as he tours the present race.
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Lloyd
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
East
Kern
New York
Maryland
John W. Kern
Indiana
THE GREAT TAFT ADE BARBECUE INDIANA JOKER COOKS A PRANK
George Ade of Newton County Indiana organized a Taft barbecue that charged 25 cents for a lunch in full dinner pails. Attendees who paid ate. others left hungry as Ade’s gag shifted focus to Taft's speech on navy and army growth. The event failed to address tariff reform and bank deposit guarantees.
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George Ade
Newton County
Indiana
Taft
Mr. Taft
Ade
How They Fry the Corporations
A Tribune article details alleged Republican use of corporate money in campaigns. It cites George R. Sheldon and Fred W. Upham handling funds, pressuring corporations to donate via individuals, and cites Taft and Roosevelt support for secrecy until after elections.
Marshall Attacks Ministers on Local Option in Indiana
An Indiana address in Terre Haute and later stops in Bedford and Washington featured criticism of ministers urging county local option law. The Indianapolis Star, now under federal receivership, is accused of bias while defending Thomas R. Marshall.
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Indianapolis Star
Terre Haute
Marshall
Indiana
Washington
Bedford
Marshall criticizes party machine over ministers insult claim
The Star reprints a reply defending Mr. Marshall against charges of criticizing ministers. It says he did not attack clergy but denounced urging county chairmen to recruit preachers as campaign aids. The ministers’ nonpartisan stance backs his view on the insult to the church.
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Maris
Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Marshall
Star
Republican Machine
Taft Afraid To Trust The People In Campaign Funding
Public letter from President Roosevelt to Mr. Bryan criticizes delaying disclosure of campaign contributions before elections. Roosevelt argues voters should know money sources. Taft echoes the stance claiming no law requires pre election publication. The piece accuses Taft and his managers of avoiding donor names to prevent scrutiny.
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George R. Sheldon
New York
Taft
Cromwell
Harriman
Standard Oil
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Republican National
Fred W. Upham
Republican Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
Upham
Michigan Avenue
Harvester
Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
Otheholders’ Trust
Mr. Bryan
Nagel Far-Reaching Roles Tied to Standard Oil Probe
The text links Charles Nagel to multiple Republican leadership roles while serving as attorney for Standard Oil. It notes his work as Missouri member of the Republican National Committee and Western head, plus prior Roosevelt administration service as special Indian land cases attorney. It raises questions about presidential action toward Nagel amid oil company ties.
Taft Blunder Hits Lincoln Speech on Contributions
In a Lincoln Nebraska address on September 30, Taft warns that publishing campaign contributions could reveal motives and mislead voters. He suggests Democrats, funded by the people, won’t fear disclosure, while accusing Taft of avoiding disclosure of his own donors.
Republican tariff blamed for distress and call to vote Bryan
A public address by former Treasury Secretary Shaw and broader Republican criticisms allege 1907-08 financial turmoil and soup houses as proof the party failed. Pittsburg and Chicago reports note unemployment and aid appeals while Dalzell links tariff lessons to fiery industry. The piece ends urging Republicans to switch support to Bryan in November.
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Shaw
Dalzell
Bryan
Vox Populi and the Indiana Special Session Fallout
The thirteen day session led to nearly $90,000 in new appropriations and $869,000 in old funds rerouted. It produced a county option bill amid a distrustful party climate as Democrats push local option while Republicans face criticism for tax and public fund misuses. The piece argues for voters to decide in November and rails against Hanly Watson and the GOP machine.
Revision OverTariff Debate Cited by McCall
The piece argues the tariff will only be revised by its Republican allies and cites Representative McCall of Massachusetts who asks when revision can occur if two thirds of both houses are Republican. It contends tariff reform will come only when beneficiaries of high protection surrender their advantages, a change likened to human self-abhorrence.
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Pittsburg
Salvation Army
McCall
Massachusetts
Find Out About Kern In Indiana Envoy From New York
An envoy from New York traveled to Indiana to learn about John W. Kern and his law practice. The mission aims to boost Kern’s professional standing and political value, with possible ties to Hearst and the Republican national committee.
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One Edmundson
New York
Indiana
John W. Kern
Heagst
Republican National Committee
Hearst
Republican Committee
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
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Publican National Committee
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Mr. Nagel
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Oppos
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Nopoly
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Republican
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Senate of
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Michigan
Chicago Relief and Aid Society
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Business Men’s Relief Committee
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