Republican Case for Rural Free Delivery Expansion
The piece extols rural free delivery as a key Republican achievement, noting growth from 6,000 to 10,000 routes across states and territories. It argues benefits to farmers and education, rebuts Democratic opposition, and predicts a temporary deficit before self-sufficiency after three years. It frames postal progress as essential to national prosperity.
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Republican Party
Treasury
Post Office Department
Rural Free Delivery as Nation's Intelligent Asset
The article argues rural free delivery boosts education, national intelligence, and farm life by linking to phones and bikes, reducing urban migration, and supporting greater national security. It highlights McKinley’s 1900 message praising the program and contends it warrants living wages for carriers and broader support.
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Republican Congress
Republican Party
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt Voices Right to Be Heard in Campaign
President Roosevelt has learned the right to be heard in the current campaign and has accepted and exercised it, sharing his views with the Kansas City Star.
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Roosevelt
Kansas City Star
Bryan Clings to Silver at 16 to 1, Letters Reveal
Unpublished correspondence shows W. J. Bryan, Democratic candidate, still inclined toward free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 if elected and if conditions mirror 1896. Captains Ross questions Bryan's past stance, Bryan delays sharing his personal views, and Taft's inquiry helps bring the matter to light. James B. Ross presses Bryan with letters about the issue.
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W. J. Bryan
Captaines Ross
Columbis
Ohio
Bryan
Taft
Mr. Taft
Cincinnati
Mr. Bryan
Rosa’ Leiter
Ross
James B. Ross
Capt. Ross
Ohioan
Columbus
Capt
Taft on the Avoidance of Industrial Struggles
Mr Taft urges a conciliatory stance between capital and labor. He notes three classes among economic actors and hopes the middle group shuns prejudice, aiming to avert destructive labor conflicts amid the lingering effects of the panic.
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MR. Taft
Bryan’s Record Quoted By Press On Presidential Candidacy
The Philadelphia Press criticizes Mr. Bryan for advocating long standing, dangerous schemes seeing his erratic record as a disqualifying factor for high office. The New York World notes Governor Haskell devised bank deposit guarantees and urges a scheme for government guarantees of political reputations.
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Mr. Bryan
Ife
Bryan
Philadelphia Press
Guv. Haskell
New York World
Swedish American Clergy Endorse Taft It Seems
Swedish American clergymen across states express strong support for Taft, praising his experience and executive record. Ministers from Chicago Evans ton Red Wing Kensington and beyond stress national interest, caution about Bryan and fear of four years of hard times. They describe Taft as honest capable and aligned with Roosevelt era reforms.
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V. J. Lengwold
Pullman
Chicago
III Hois
Taft
Cuba
Phiippines
Ludwig Holmes
Evanston
E. G. Chinlund
Red Wing
Minn
Roosevelt
United States
Bergstrom
Cheltenham
Bryan
North Dakota
Carl W. Andeer
bin” Taft
A. LP. Fors
Englewood
Democratic Usard Times hRemembere
L. Johnson
Kensington
P. Martinson
South Chicago
Lll
Jie
J. A. Eckstrom
Worcester
Mass
Ile
Globe
M. C. Ranseen
West Lauton Street
S. Pearson
G. A Ellicott
Oden
Bryan Campaign Funds and Parker Money Links
The article accuses William Jennings Bryan of using the Parker 1904 campaign funds from Wall Street backers August Belmont and Thomas I. Ryan. It alleges $15,000 flowed to Bryan via Parker relatives, with claims of law violations in Nebraska and calls for Bryan to explain or refund.
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Parker
Wall Street
Ryan
Belmont
Cor Parker
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Gryan
Nebraska
August Belmont
Thomas I. Ryan
Pettigrew
Jumps Back to Taft Letter to the Editor
James Titan Rigdon of New York writes to the New York World changing his vote from Bryan to Taft. He argues a Taft victory would yield a productive cabinet and prompt action to restore prosperity, contrasting Bryan’s likely opposition in a Republican Senate and House. September 29.
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New York World
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Taft
Senate
Flouse
Ile
Root
Straus
Garfield
Cortelyou
Panama
Philippines
Cuba
South American
Joinatitan Rigdon
New York
Watterson's Early Opinion of Bryan in 1896
In 1896 Neary Watterson criticizes William J. Bryan calling him a boy orator and political faker. He notes Bryan’s tireless speech and grand promises about silver coinage, while accusing him of ignorance of basic financial history.
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Neary Watterson
Mr. Bryan
William J. Bryan
Kentucky
United States
Bryan Policies Versus Roosevelt Draw Support Says Herald Transcript
In a transcript the Herald notes Bryan appears more appealing when urging Roosevelt era policies than when promoting his own plans, highlighting voter appeal and strategic messaging.
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Roosevelt
Bry
Eort Herald Transcript
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Sherman
Nelson
Heelieves
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G. A. Brandelle
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Qamba
N. Jo P Forshere
Calumet
Mich
Carl Ziathlam
Andover
Carl Almin
Iron Mountain
J . Ekhohn
Newman Grove
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S. G. Newman
New Britain
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Thorsberg
Almin
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Kholm
Newman
Tom Watson
Thomas K. Weson
Watterson
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