Taft Hoarseness Noted as Handicap in Campaign
The report notes Mr Taft shows hoarseness but suggests it will not prove a serious handicap to his campaign and that his voice may be clear by important moments.
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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
Rise of Taft Democrats Amid Factional Political Shifts
The text outlines evolving party factions in recent years including Reactionary Republicans Square Deal Republicans Middle of the Road Populists Gold Democrats Free Silver Republicans and the growing bloc called Taft Democrats.
Bryan Pressed for Silence on Telegram to President
In a final letter before his death, Mr. Bryan urged the President to keep quiet. The writer notes Bryan had seven years to judge the President's force and blunt approach and questions his decision to poke him with that telegram, though not blaming Bryan for urging restraint.
Campaign fireworks depend on where hits land
An exchange notes that campaign fireworks have centered on Bryan. The outcome hinges on whether the focus is on where shots are fired or where they land, with the latter supporting the statement as undoubtedly true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Down and Out Club Grows With Bipartisan Appeal
The Down and Out Club attracts both Republicans and Democrats as members grow. Three new entrants join: Guffy of Pennsylvania, Foraker of Ohio, and Haskell of Oklahoma. Guffy was seized and thrown by Bryan, Foraker joined after stepping down, and Maskell entered with a virtuous expression and denials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guffy
Pennsylvania
Foraker
Ohio
Haskell
Oklahoma
Bryan
Maskell
Taft cites Bryan on tariff debate and wage impact
Mr. Taft recalls Bryan's early congressional service under Cleveland and his role on the Ways and Means Committee during the Gorman-Wilson tariff bill. After five months of debate the bill passed both houses and drew Cleveland's denunciation as perfidy, claiming it ruined industries and deprived millions of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Taft
Congress
Cleveland
Ways and Means
W. J. Bryan quotes warn on tariffs and imperialism
The document compiles Bryan speeches from 1892 to 1904 warning that protectionism drives farmers to tenancy, gold standard harms schools and lending, and imperial policy threatens liberty. It notes political outcomes including McKinley and Roosevelt shifts, and critiques Taft election tactics.
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Judge Parker
Roosevelt
White House
Chicago
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Central
West
Coxey
Washington
Wanted Reliable Local Correspondents for Community Happenings
The Journal seeks reliable correspondents in Clay Cloud Washington and Republic counties to report weekly local items. Ellen Loring is listed as a contact. Roy B Gresham Clyde Kan notes involvement and Cadillac autos in ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
Clay
Cloud
Washington
Republic Counties
Roy B. Gresham
Clyde
Kan
Unanimous respect for Taft spans parties and sections
In Boston W Bourke Cochran praised Taft as the greatest and best qualified nominee ever offered in any republic while admitting he will support Bryan. Cochran called Taft a wonderful administrator and worker, rival to Roosevelt in achievement and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
W. Bourke Cochran
Boston
Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft's Injunctions Urge Labor Leaders to Embrace Fair Dealing
A passage urges labor leaders and workers to read Taft's injunctions as a charter of liberty. It argues the principles praised by Judge Taft align with laws and practices of responsible labor organizations and uphold even handed justice for all.
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Taft
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