Taft the Builder Directing Panama Canal Success
Taft shaped Panama Canal operations as War Secretary, approving every dollar of the ninety million spent and visiting the Isthmus annually. He improved sanitary conditions, reduced yellow fever, and earned worker loyalty while overseeing planning and final construction stages. The 1908 commission noted 33,193 workers across canal and railroad facilities.
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Roosevelt
Isthmus
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama
New Orleans
New York
Taft
Taft Seeks Wage Increases for Isthmian Workers
The article notes Secretary of War Taft on May 1, 1907 issued a longevity order raising wages for Isthmian workers. It grants 5 percent of the basic rate after two years with 3 percent annual increases up to 25 percent, plus four weeks paid vacation, with a push for six weeks. It argues any change would harm U.S. prestige and the Danavia Canal project.
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Taft Hassen
Mr. Taft
Bryan and Haskell in the Democratic Campaign Push
The Kansas City Star contrasts Bryan allies with Haskell facing Oil connections while urging severance until innocence. It argues Haskell differs from Foraker, notes Bryan’s judgment and his tendency to back new measures and champions.
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Haskell
Senator Foraker
Kansas City Star
Gaernor Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Waskell
Waskel i
Saskell
Foraker
Taft
Ile
Soraker
Iaskell
Daskell
Democratic Duplicity Outlined by James S. Sherman
James S. Sherman denounces the Democratic party for supporting a bill on publicizing campaign contributions while opposing a bill to curb fraudulent registration and elections. He accuses Democrats of duplicity and insincerity on this campaign issue.
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Democratic Party
Congress
James S. Sherman
Postal Savings Banks in Philippines Prove Successful
Two years of operation show the Philippine postal savings system as a great success. Manila opened Oct. 1 1906, expanding to 235 offices with 2 676 accounts by year end. Deposits totaled 786 361.03 pesos, withdrawals 280 499.21, net 509 163.31 pesos. Stamps offer small deposits without books. Investment powers limit loans to 25 percent on real estate and 10 percent on agricultural lands under safeguards.
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Postal Savings
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Postal Savings Bank
Manila
Manilla
Postal
Postal Savings Bank Investment Board
Roosevelt Endorses Taft as Sole Choice for Reform
The former president lauds Taft as a reformer who avoids excesses, pledges only what he can perform, and aligns with decency. He cites Taft as a steadfast ally whose policies mirror his own and pledges support from workers who trust Taft to do right.
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Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Oil-tank Steamer C. N. Yaskell Returns Homeward
The oil-tank steamer C. N. Yaskell is reported homeward bound to Oklahoma with a heavy list to port. Mr. Bryan no longer refers to Mr. Roosevelt as his imitator, counterpart and understudy.
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Marine Note
C. N. Yaskell
Oklahoma
Portland Oregonian
Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Taft Combines Altruism and Fury in Peaceful Leadership
A portrait of William Howard Taft as an altruist and fighter whose humor hides a strong temper. The piece recalls his wartime reforms, his fight for the Filipino people, and his calm judgment, endurance, and broad sense of justice linking him to his forebears. It notes his executive gifts and readiness to work, defining his fitness for the presidency.
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Mr. Taft
Mr Taft
Taft
Ife
Alphonso Taft
Peter Mawson Taft
Grove
Short
John Ireland
St. Paul
Gibraltar
William Howard Taft
Religious Fight on Taft a Failure
Clergymen from many denominations rally to defend William N. Taft and his religious outlook as political attacks over Mrs Taft's faith backfire. Prominent pastors including Bishop Samuel Fallows and Rev John Ireland praise Taft’s broad, unbigoted religiosity and suitability for the presidency.
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William N. Taft
Taft
St. John’s Church
Washington
Miss Juelen
Samuel Fallows
Reformed Episcopal Church of Chicago
Toledo
Laft
Adamses
Brahain Lincoln
Oklahoma’s Policy Rep Earns Mixed Globe-Democrat Raves
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat comments on Oklahoma’s public policy image, noting the state’s past criticisms of costly, ineffective projects and illustrating ongoing scrutiny of political decisions.
Bryan Shifts Focus From Denver Platform to Rear Platform
Omaba Lee notes Mr. Bryan spends more time on the rear platform than on the Denver platform, signaling a strategic shift. This observation points to a change in emphasis within the ongoing political or transportation discussion.
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Mr. Bryan
Denver
Omaba Lee
Bryan's Track Record Cited In Kansas City Star Remark
The Kansas City Star notes that Mr. Bryan has been right at least as often as he has been president, highlighting a measured assessment of his performance and judgment.
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Mr. Bryan
Kansas City Star
Republican fundraising appeal seeks donations for Taft Sherman ticket
A Western Division mobilizes voters to fund the campaign, urging each Republican to donate one dollar for printing, postage and staff. The notice lists state finance chairmen and directs contributors to send funds to them or to Otto Fred W. Upham in Chicago.
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Taft
Sherman
Republican National Committee
Congress
State Finance Committee
Colorado
Whitney Newton
Denver
Idaho
Frank ¥. Johnson
Wallace
Illnois
Frederick H. Smith
Peoria
Town
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Kansas
Frank E. Grimes
Topeka
Michigan
John N. Bagley
Detroit
Missouri
O. L. Whitelaw
North Second Street
St. Louis
Montana
Thomas A. Marlow
Helena
Nebraska
John
Wharton
Omaha
New Mexico
J. W. Reynolds
Santa Fe
North Dakota
James A. Buchanan
Buchanan
Oregon
H. W. Coe
Portland
South Dakota
O. W.chompson
Vermilion
Washington
James D. Hoge
Seattle
Otto Fred W. Upham
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Critic says adviser not fit to pick cabinet or fund national platform
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat questions the man who chose Laskell to help write a national platform and manage campaign funds, arguing he is unfit to influence cabinet selections and presidential nomination powers.
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Laskell
United States
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
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Secretary of Peace
Bishop Fallowra
St. Louis Globe-Demirat
Middle West
Rocky Mountain States
Fred W. Upham
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