Judge Parker Accused of Reckless Falsification in Campaign
A critical column argues Judge Parker misstates costs and casualties in the Philippines, contrasting Parker’s figures with official records from 1898 to 1904. It cites a Washington letter by Willian E. Curtis challenging Parker and assesses Philippine governance by officials under American rule. The piece labels Parker’s rhetoric as demagogic and calls for scrutiny of his sources.
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Chicago Record-Herald
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Philippine Archipelago
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House of Congress
Root
Army Medical Corps
Philippine Commission
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Democratic Club
Long Island
Joseph Pulitzer
England
Harden Wince
Debated Philippine governance and Parker critique
The piece argues that native payrolls exceed 8,000 and defends American rule in the Philippines. It rebuts Parker’s independence stance by citing schools, harbors, roads, and public works funded locally and by U.S. administrations, noting revenue growth and self sufficiency. It urges readers to consult Bishop Brent and Governor Wright for informed views.
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Philippine Islands
Parker
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Brent
Manila
Graves
Shanghai
McKim
Tokio
Boston
Wattman
Wilmette
Luke P. Wright
Memphis
Philippines costs total 194 million up to June 30
Washington correspondent reports that the United States spent 194 180 000 on the Philippines through June 30, outlining the actual expenditure and context for fiscal accountability.
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Philippines
Washington
New York Tribune
Republican Policies Fuel Growth in Export Manufacturing
The analysis traces exports of manufactured goods from 1850 to 1902, showing increases under Republican rule. It notes 10 to 11 percent shares before 1860, rising to 16 percent by 1870, 18 percent by 1890, and 31 percent by 1900, with 28 percent in 1901 and 30 percent in 1902, attributing the gains to Republican policies and administrations.
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Republican Party
Buying from Abroad and Tariffs Shape American Imports
The passage argues that low tariffs encourage imports of goods that could be produced at home and limit imports of luxuries. It cites rising per capita coffee consumption from 8 to 12 pounds since 1890 and notes growing imports of sugar, teas, spices, silks, and laces. It concludes that workers will have money to buy foreign luxuries if the home market for their own products is weak.
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United States
Slander claims harm Roosevelt campaign credibility
The critic accuses The New York Times New York World and Brooklyn Eagle of repeating a baseless charge that Chairman Cortelyou extorted funds for Roosevelt re election. He says outlets avoid specifics and damages credibility by repeating the slander.
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New York World
Brooklyn Eagle
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Roosevelt letter of acceptance on tariffs and trusts
Roosevelt argues that sweeping tariff changes could halt trust prosperity by crippling industry. He warns smaller competitors would fail and wage workers suffer while farmers gain little incentive to market produce. The letter emphasizes economic disruption and political risk of tariff policy.
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Roosevelt
Bryan Democrats Urged to Vote Roosevelt for Strong Rebuke
The text argues that Bryan Democrats should rebuke the Still Sheehan Parker bloc by voting for Roosevelt. It suggests the more Parker is opposed in Bryan strongholds, the greater Bryan’s satisfaction, noting Bryan’s human nature and relish in being struck by opposition.
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Bryan
Independent Voters Urged to Choose Lesser Evil
The piece argues that true nonpartisanship is hard and asserts the Republican party has done more good for the country than the Democratic party, urging independent voters to favor the lesser evil among the two parties.
Time to vote for Republican control of government
The message urges voters to retain the Republican party to continue current prosperity, stressing the need for alignment across all branches of government and warning that Roosevelt and Fairbanke victory would be hollow if opposition controls the legislature. The call ends with a bold plea to vote now.
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Roosevelt
Fairbanke
Republican Party
Belated keynote attacks on U S rule in the Philippines
A long critique targets Judge Parker for repeating anti imperialist claims about American rule in the Philippines. The piece cites two agitators Colman and Harden on Parker’s porch, questions the unnamed critic quoted, and defends U S policy as virtuous and beneficial, accusing Parker of demagoguery and slander.
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Judge Parker
New York World
Joseph Pulitzer
Philippines
Charles R. Colman
Boston
Weary W. Harden
New York
Rosemount
Islanda
Spain
I’nrker
William H. ‘Caft
Manila
Racial Good Will and Republican Prosperity Debate
A Republican platform critique of Democratic claims blends with a New York Bankers convention toast. John W. Mitchell, a Richmond banker, reports rising Southern Black prosperity and mutual goodwill with white business leaders, citing substantial crop values and output. Col. Robert Lowry nods to Mitchell, arguing shared prosperity lowers racial tensions and supports four more years of Republican leadership.
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New York
South
Richmond
John W. Mitchell
Mitchell
Col
Robert Lowry
Georgia
Virginia
W. J. Bryan
Bryan's Revelation and the 1900 Democratic Money Question
The piece argues Bryan's Indiana reception proves the party remains split on silver and gold standards. It notes St. Louis platform silence on money, Parker’s Telegrams pleasing New Yorkers, while the silver wing is kept calm for the campaign. It asserts that Democrats stay divided since 1896, with Bryan unable to carry Indiana but exposing the party’s underlying n34 hidden beneath a lion's skin.
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Bryan
Indiana
Middle West
St. Louis
Parker
The People Know and Trent Roosevelt
The article asserts Roosevelt is well known to the American people and that attacks on his character are ineffective. It emphasizes public trust, respect, and long familiarity with his presidency, arguing that enemy falsifications have no impact on the public mind.
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Trent Roosevelt
Republican Party
United States
President Roosevelt
Growth of manufactures benefits all in society
The passage asserts that expansion of manufacturing profits not only capitalists and workers but also merchants, railroads, farmers, and other classes share in the general prosperity from industrial growth.
Taft Cites Parker Letter as Horse Analogy at Club Speech
Secretary Taft quoted Professor Vincent of the University of Chicago describing Judge Parker's acceptance letter as like a good old family horse that even ladies and children can drive. The remark was made during a Union League Club of New York address.
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Taft
Vincent
University of Chicago
Judge Parker
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