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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
For the first time in the nation’s history the leading presidential contenders will attend the same event during a campaign. W J Bryan and Judge Taft are scheduled as guests at a Chicago Association of Commerce banquet on October 7.
An keny of Washington loses renomination after the recent state primaries. The result reflects voter dissatisfaction where primary laws give the people a voice and express it clearly.
Several Republican papers run campaign material this week but editors insist the Democratic Committee funded the space and that they are not responsible for the views. They note some things a poor editor won’t do even for money.
Judge Taft writes to W R Stubbs stating the Kansas Republican plank differs from the Democratic line and that he supports the former as strongly as he opposes the latter.
The article contrasts Roosevelt’s progressive regulatory stance with Bryan’s reform proposals, arguing Roosevelt would regulate trusts to ensure lawful operation and national prosperity, while Bryan would destroy the industry to purge the evils. Taft comments summarize the Democratic and Republican platforms.
A report from a county indicates the primary law method for selecting the party nominees for U S Senator. The candidate with the highest votes in the most districts becomes the party nominee for that position.
The passage argues that Bristow is the rightful Republican nominee and should receive full Republican votes despite Long’s primary influence. It notes Long and his ally Ralph Faxon urging party friends to back Bristow and urges ordinary Republicans to unite even after a poor primary guess.
Governor Hoch rebuts John H. Atwood’s claim that the African American vote cost him the governorship. He cites that eight of ten Kansas Black voters backed Harris two years ago and that Hoch won without relying on Black votes. He accuses Democratic leaders of ingratitude toward Black voters who switch from Republicans to Democrats.
The piece argues that the Republican platform supports direct election of U S Senators but insists the legislature must elect the next Senator for now. It urges voting for Republican nominees for House and Senate to back Bristow and progressive Republican ideas tied to Taft and the state platform.
An appeal for subscriptions to the Topeka State Journal offering 100 days for 1.00 by mail. The notice markets the paper as a first-class daily from the state capital with broad news coverage and encourages readers to subscribe now.
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