Tribulations of a Great Grandfather in Late Life Letter
An octogenarian veteran, Henry Gassaway, writes from Elkins on September 23 about aging, politics, and his associate Alton on the Democratic ticket. He questions imperialism, tariff policy, Panama, pensions, and McKinley era legacies, contrasting past and present leadership while urging honesty and practical government.
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Isaac
Alton Apes
Pat
Bod
Sonny
Senate
Steve Elkins
Congress
Gellin
Fedeval
Napoleon
Dave Hill
Billy Bryan
United States
Republic
Greece
Akoond
Swat
God Perhead
Gasa
Palk
William McWhinley
White House
William MckKinley
Philippines
Andy Jackson
Alton
Panama
Teddy
Watson's Views on Roosevelt and Parker Shows Party Lines
Thomas Fr. Watson, People’s candidate, mocked the independent side-show he leads. He praises Roosevelt for candor and openness, derides Parker as weak and evasive, and questions Democratic unity and faithfulness to pledges.
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Roosevelt
Parker
Thomas Fr. Watson
People’s Party
Stoosevelt
National Democracy
St. Louis
A Walkeway for Roosevelt
A fragment shows a marcher declaring support for Roosevelt with a playful exchange about walking and age as a marker of determination. The dialogue references New York and a sturdy, public stance on the campaign.
Roosevelt Letter of Acceptance Cites Currency Policy
In his acceptance letter Roosevelt asserts that the Republican party must stay in power to keep a solid currency, arguing opponents must explicitly adopt the party views and actions on this issue. He frames party continuity as essential to preventing the currency question from becoming unsettled.
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Republican Party
Roosevelt
Phrase Origin Devoted to Politics Cited by Cleveland
The quote attributes to Grover Cleveland a claim that a present situation is a condition to face, not a theory. It is applied here to describe Republican prosperity contrasted with Democratic promises as the theoretical stance.
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Grover Cleveland
Why Young Men Should Vote the Republican Ticket
Ex President Cleveland pens a magazine piece urging young men to back the Democratic Party while arguing the Republicans have better guided the nation through war and growth. He contrasts Fremont and Buchanan and cites per capita money, national debt, and employment trends to favor the Republicans and Theodore Roosevelt as the energetic modern leader.
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Krepublican
Cleveland
Judge Parker
Fremont
Buchanan
Wage
Mugwump
Republican Party
United States
Luchanan
Lincoln
Republic
Barkson
McKinley
Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Mr. Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
Party
Railroad prosperity benefits the people
The Illinois Central’s total payroll for the year ended June 30, 1904, rose by 2,400,595 over the prior year according to its annual report. The report is cited as evidence of improving times under Republican rule and counters a Democratic claim by H G Davis, VP candidate.
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Imnois Central
Nonad
H. G. Davis
Lincoln signed Homestead Law and western settlement growth
The Homestead Act of 1862, pushed by Republicans and signed by Abraham Lincoln, opened millions of acres for settlement and spurred western growth. The piece credits the law with populating the West with independent homeowners and describes political opposition and the law’s broader agricultural and soldier benefits.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Mississippi
Europe
House
Senate
Lovejoy
Free States
Buchanan
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Dakotas
Miners Favor Roosevelt Says William Little
William Little of the United Miners of America declares Roosevelt enjoys broad support among workers after conversations with labor leaders nationwide. He argues Roosevelt is a true friend to wage earners, likely to secure more than any other candidate, and urges labor to vote Roosevelt over Parker.
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William Tittle
Democracy
Roosevelt
Chary
William Little
United Miners of America
Laber
Hoosevelt
Parker
Teddy
Senator Bacon Tears Over Solid South Politics
The writer questions Senator Bacon's tears as the North forms a solid front to the Solid South. They urge dissolving Georgia from the Bourbon bloc and argue the Negro is only a bogey used by political demagogues in national politics.
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Senator Bacon
Bacon
Georgia
Solid South
Roosevelt pledges courage and unity in wartime appeal
A political note from A B P praises President Roosevelt for honesty and decency as a servant of all people. The writer wishes the war end, party unity, and an end to crank factions in the nation.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Courage Shaping Trust Regulating Presidency
The piece argues President Roosevelt embodies moral courage linking his steady duty to national progress. It highlights his coal strike settlement, enforcement against illegal monopolies, and the Northern Securities decision as proof of decisive leadership and responsibility at the helm of the nation.
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Roosevelt
Bition
Washington
There Is No Other Alternative for the Workingmen
The piece argues workers must trust Roosevelt as Parker fails to show sympathy for labor. It cites Roosevelt’s record as Albany assemblyman governor and president and warns Walker’s acceptance letter reveals no solid labor promises. It portrays Roosevelt as the only viable choice for workers nationally.
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Parker
Roosevelt
Western Laborer
Omaha
West
Albany
New York
United States
Walker
South
A Coming Surprise for Tammany
There are likely to be surprises for Democrats in New York City elections as Roosevelt support builds among Russian and German Jews. A New York Democrat says Parker is unlikely to win nationally but that the party will be rebuilt by eight years, leaving out earlier radical elements.
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Gress
Steve
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Steve Anys
Weat
Virginia
Dick Olney
Tilden
Ehrc
Chuck Coon
Jansina Ca'l
Sammy J. Tilden
Alton
Sammy Tilden
Sammy
Dave Hill
Bill Sheehan
Pat McCarren
Ajax
Esopus
Unele Henry Gassaway
Tammany
New York City
Hoosevelt
Leasons
Parker
Illinois
New York
New Yorker
Roosevelt Letter Highlights Monetary Standard Debate
The letter argues the monetary standard is fixed while accusing the party with about forty six percent of voters of avoiding a platform statement on the issue. It notes the upcoming election will test party trustworthiness and critiques Republican stewardship as cautiously confident.
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Roosevelt
The Party of the Flag
An ode to the old flag praising its enduring meaning and unity. It recalls sacrifice, discipline, and patriotism, urging continued pride under the banner, with references to soldiers, duty, and a single united nation from sea to sea.
Roosevelt Praised by Interparliamentary Union visitors
Irish MP Thomas Lough and British MP W Randall Cremer lauded Theodore Roosevelt as a peacemaker who has advanced international arbitration. The nonpartisan testimony undercuts Democratic charges of a warlord image, arguing Democrats twist his words for votes while democracy’s record shows hypocrisy and deception.
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Roosevelt
Union
Europe
National Civic Federation
New York
Thomas Lough
United States
New York World
Mr. Roosevelt
W. Randall Cremer
Universal Peace Movement
Roosevelt Election Prospects Cast In October Outlook
The piece discusses New York politics with references to McCarren and Casey, wood alcohol, and factions in the Republican party. It notes Democratic leaders considering Roosevelt's possible election if votes were taken today and foresees powerful events shaping a November outcome.
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McCarren
Mil ¥Gan
Casey
Brooklyn
New York
Manhattan Island
Manhattan
Republian
Roosevelt
New York Democrats Clear Higher Court Bench
The New York Democrats appear to be reshaping the judiciary as judges Park er and Herrick have left the bench. Analysts note rapid turnover and question future appointments. The shift signals ongoing political realignment within the party and its influence on the state judiciary.
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Crats
New York Democracy
Parker
Herrick
Railway Employes Club backs Roosevelt in Illinois
The Railway Employes' Twentieth Century Club of Illinois endorses President Roosevelt and denounces the Democratic platform as insincere. The piece warns of a ballot-box famine in the middle West unless election officials provide new ballots for Roosevelt supporters. Republicans in Maryland mount a stout defense for roosevelt.
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Twentieth Century Club of
Ilinois
Roosevelt
Middle West
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