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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
2
First since Blaine a Republican hopeful conducts broad national tour. Taft will speak in Topeka on October 4 during the campaign trail reflecting a major party push.
The Topeka Capital calls Bryans attack on the President the worst blunder of the current campaign after seven years of observation. It suggests it would be folly to tangle with the President.
The article argues Hearst aims to draw votes from Republicans and Democrats to his Independence party but contends Taft remains unaffected. It asserts Taft is not enmeshed with leaders allied to Standard Oil.
During the Democratic National Convention readings, Gov. Haskett’s tale of the Star of Destiny tied Oklahoma’s capital vision to a lantern shed light on Standard Oil. The once shining symbol is described as a tiny lantern now.
The unsettled Wall Street mood is linked to political turn toward anti corporation sentiment. Roosevelt writes letters and Taft delivers speeches while stock speculators fear losing influence and jobs they may not welcome.
The death of ex Chancellor Snow at the University of Kansas marks the loss of a picturesque figure connected with the institution since 1866. He guided the university as it graduated more than forty classes and was deeply known to many former students across the country. He remained active in public life and campaign matters after retirement, a trait noted as unconventional for a former US president.
A supporter extols William Howard Taft as fearless and disinterested, matching Lincoln in plain‑people leadership. The speaker praises Taft’s breadth of sympathy, opposition to privilege, and commitment to universal civic principles across occupations and creeds.
The passage praises the president for fighting corruption whenever possible and notes his seven-year tenure has earned him a reputation for credible statements that the public trusts. It frames his actions as consistent policy and highlights public confidence in his judgment.
The Labor World warns that a Bryan tariff plan would threaten the nation by shifting duties to revenue purposes and expanding imports. It argues protectionist states would bear the heaviest burden and that Democratic policy would harm domestic labor and industry across all regions.
Chicago judge William Prentiss, longtime Democrat and Bryan ally in 1896 and 1900, endorses Taft. He praises Roosevelt as the best president since Lincoln but says his work is incomplete and must be continued by a like caliber. He cites Bryan’s ties to Murphy Taggart Sullivan and Bailey as reasons for losing faith in Bryan.
Republic and Cloud counties support Bristow as Republican Senate nominee. Voters must back Republican representatives and Caldwell for re election to align with Taft era policy. The piece argues party unity and notes some Democrats may vote for Taft to continue Roosevelt's policies.
In Crookston Minnesota the Bryan gathering drew thousands who stood in the heat to hear him but left cold. Representative Halver Stern reported the speech failed to win farmers over and was a notable disappointment for Democracy.
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