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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1904
Page
8
A historical defense of rural free delivery argues Republicans expanded the service while Democrats opposed it. It traces funding, routes, and postmasters from 1800s through Roosevelt era, highlighting the rise of rural mail routes to improve farm life and connect isolated communities.
The article presents subjoined tables detailing actions across Congressional districts. It highlights Republican coverage nationwide including rural mail routes as evidence of progress in the states.
Representative Bates cites a 1904 appropriation of 21 million dollars as delivering wide benefits to rural residents. He notes mail delivery to farms increased accessibility and quality of farm land values, with routes serving over a thousand rural communities and boosting prices through better market information and roads.
The article argues the Constitution requires a presidential election every four years and that most Americans prefer continuity. It cites broad support for the current administration among farmers, business leaders, manufacturers, wage earners, and railroad workers, while criticizing Carl Schurz and Democratic leaders for urging change.
Charles Cheney Iyde of Northwestern University says Roosevelt spoke to the Inter-Parliamentary Union about seeking arbitration treaties with all governments. He notes the aim to replace war with peaceful settlement, and predicts a renewed Hague Conference to clarify contraband of war and neutral rights.
The piece argues that anti imperialist fears have faded while imperialism remains a lasting bogeyman. It cites Washington and later presidents from Jackson to Roosevelt as targets of accusations of imperial aims, suggesting the charges are unfounded and overblown. The tone is combative toward the idea that imperialism endures as a societal haunting.
A new political group called the People’s Democratic party formed by Bryanites and Hearstites declares it will support Thomas J B Watson of the Populist party. The platform rejects Wall Street influence and denounces Hills Sheehans and Belmonts as false champions of popular rights.
A chorus of supporters and critics erupts as David Bennett Jill readies to bow. Citizens shout for action, arguing a Parker vote would censure Theodore Roosevelt. The text attacks Roosevelt’s character and portrays loyalty to President Hoosevelt, while Carl Schurz allegedly dictates a lengthy letter from his seat among ecata comics.
A skeptical column likens the Democratic party to a man in the last car riding backward and slow to grasp events. It argues the party only later appreciates major issues such as Lincoln, the Philippines, the China Open Door, and the Commerce and Labor department, often turning Republican when it finally looks ahead.
An Interstate Commerce Commission report indicates total railroad employee compensation rose from 357,823,021 in 1896 to 1,1628,555 in 1902. The gains were largest among wage earners, while general officers’ salaries fell. Station agents, engineers, firemen, contractors, and other workers saw substantial increases, signaling broad railroad prosperity under Republican rule.
The piece portrays Parker railing against old soldiers pension Order 78 and criticizing the Roosevelt era while downplaying public fears. It notes his warnings on imperialism and distrust of foreign affairs management, yet asserts Americans remain unfazed. It highlights Parker's concern for Filipinos and their continued education and daily life.
The piece argues 1860s party shifts toward manufacturing under Republicans and contrasts with Democrats favoring free trade. It notes 1900 U S output share and asserts national expenditures hinge on military, pensions, and mail, while accusing Judge Parker of extravagance and a sensational claim about an esopus river incident.
Analysis argues Parker would avoid antagonizing trusts if elected. It questions his pledge to curb big business, noting Belmont, Lamont, McLean and other financiers backing the Democratic ticket. It claims Parker favors common law over federal trust regulation to spare Wall Street friends.
Democratic editors demand Parker shed silence and assume decisive leadership. They call for a capable harbinger who can arouse enthusiasm, criticizing rivals HuN Sheehan and Belmont for sidelining Parker. The Des Moines Register and Leader notes Parker enters the race hampered by advisers, while Walker defends the campaign as it stands and blames planners if it fails.
The piece notes the 1898 Republican Act on interstate commerce carriers with mediation and optional arbitration for railroad disputes and protects workers from dismissal for union membership. It contrasts Republican action with Democratic talk and jokes about political satire, while briefly mentioning a Paris rooster crowing contest and US figures.
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