Taft Election Boosts Wages Speech at Zanesville
Taft speaks to organized labor in Zanesville Ohio stating his labor policies align with unions and that Republican tariffs raised wages by shielding workers from European competition. He argues Democratic free trade would lower wages and cites court cases supporting labor protections.
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Ohio
Tlon
William Howard Taft
Brotherhood of Engineers
Brotherhood
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
England
Europe
Taft
Democratic Party
Prosperity and work under Republican policy praised
The piece argues Democrats offer little and praises prosperity under Republican governance. It asserts diverse occupations raise employment and wages, linking employment to bread and affordable food, and cites U S wage comparisons from official statistics to claim broad prosperity and high wages in America.
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Democratic Party
Aft
America
United States
Europe
Bureau of Commerce and
Tabor
Washington
WHY GERMANS FAVOR TAFT
German Americans support Taft citing business sense and support for protection of American industry. They favor public services like rural delivery, irrigation, forestry, and agricultural improvement over Bryan's platform. Ridder's newspaper stance alone did not spur mass German backing, as many remain aligned with Taft's economic policies and oppose Bryan's perceived radical plans.
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Bryan
Ridder
United States
Taft
High Prices and the Farmer Reaper Bargain Tale
A Nebraska farmer, upset that a reaper costs $10 more than in 1896, is reminded by a storekeeper that he once paid for the old reaper with 600 bushels of corn at 10 cents each. The merchant offers a reaper, a wife’s survey, and $60 cash if he brings the corn now. The farmer concedes that prosperity must exist somewhere.
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Nebraska
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Taft as a Unitarian model of Christian virtue
The Home N_eral_ defends William Howard Taft highlighting sincerity faithfulness and purity as signs of true Christian character. It notes Taft’s Unitarian upbringing and willingness to risk the presidency over religious beliefs aligned with Adams Jefferson and Hale. The San Francisco Chronicle adds a note on workers seeking sustenance and business.
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Ile
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Eliot
Everett Hale
James
Harvard
Mr. Taft
Nerala
San Francisco Chronicle
Defection from Bryan Surfaces in Democratic Ranks
The text argues that dissent from Bryan is widespread among Democrats whether employed or not. It claims voters want a president who views Roosevelt’s actions in business interests as trivial compared with future plans. The piece suggests professionals seek pro-business leadership.
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Bryan
Hether Wey
Roosevelt
Taft Plans Southern Swing to Boost Republican Support
William H. Taft vows a five state tour through Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina Virginia and Maryland to show these regions remain part of the Union and to urge voting for the Republican party. He frames the trip as a bid to demonstrate national unity and to wield influence for energetic, progressive citizens.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Republican Party
William H. Taft
Publicity Under Suspicion in Campaign Fund List
The New York Sun reports the Democratic campaign fund list of $100 or more contributions lacks an affidavit. Chair Mack and Treasurer Ridder had not sworn, and the list may be incomplete. Charles J. Hughes of Denver stands out with a $5 000 check potentially affecting Mr Bryan.
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Bryan
Mack
Ridder
Charles J. Hughes
Denver
New York Sun
Ind
New Law Expands Workers Compensation for Federal Employees
The act of May 30 1903 extends compensation to about 75,000 government workers in arsenals navy yards river and harbor projects and other hazardous federal employment. It provides continued pay during disability up to a year for injuries sustained in course of employment with death benefits to dependents for twelve months. Administration rests with the secretary of commerce and labor with requirements for physician certification and periodic reexamination.
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Taft
International Brotherhood of
Panama Canal
United States Attorney General's Office
Panama
United States
Mr. Taft
Cincinnati
Brotherhood
Hfe
Reclamation Service
Isthmian Canal Commission
Department of Commerce and Labor
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Mnp
The Two Candidates Measure Taft by Acts and Bryan by Words
The article contrasts Taft and Bryan, arguing Taft’s fitness shows in deeds while Bryan’s lies in speech. It frames the difference as a test of character and leadership style using their public personas.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Bishop Urges Vote Casting for Taf in Philippines
Oldham head of the Methodist Episcopal church in Southern Asia speaking in Chicago urged ministers to support the party in power in the Philippines. He cited missionary progress with membership rising from 4,000 to 28,000 in four years and claimed the current administration aided Christian work. He praised the "fearless" leaders and noted rapid converts under the present policy.
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Asia
Philippines
W. ¥. Oldham
Methodist Episcopal Church
Southern Asia
Singapore
Chicago
Methodist Church
Traveling salesmen fear Bryan win hurts business
In Omaha a Kansas City dealer says traveling men will vote Bryan only if orders vanish. He notes most are Republican and warn that a Bryan victory would shutdown business for a year as fear spreads among depositors and customers. He stresses the remark is a business concern, not politics.
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Bryan
Tommyrot
Fy R. Travis
Kansas City
Loya Hotel
Omaha
Brown
Smith and Jones
Vague and Dangerous Theorist
A Collier’s Weekly critique notes the contrast between vague theory and practical reform in the dispute between Roosevelt and Bryan. It mocks Bryan’s regulatory plans and pillorying rhetoric while warning of vacillating arguments versus establishment facts.
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Denver
Bryan
Pacific
Roosevelt
New York
Coller's Weekly
Why the Workers Support Taft
The labor union leaders talking in the campaign praise Taft and pledge to vote for him. Taft tours Ohio West Virginia and New Jersey meeting cordial greetings. Democrats cry bribery.
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Taft
Mr. Taft
Ohio
West Virginia
New Jersey
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Bryan accused over veto of two-cent fare bill
The piece argues Bryan gainsay against Governor Hughes over the veto of the two-cent fare bill. It says the veto reflected policy to regulate railroad rates by commissions, not corporate favoritism, and criticizes the idea that commissions should regulate fares while the legislature also acts.
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Bryan
Hughes
Springfield Republican
Corporations Barred from Bryan Fund Donations
The Baltimore Sun notes critics urge that corporations be barred from giving to the Bryan fund while exposing that some large subscribers are corporate magnates, fueling suspicion that the money may originate from corporations.
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Bryan
Baltimore Sun
Taft Pledge on Special Session to Revise Tariff
The New York World notes Taft pledges to call a special congressional session immediately after inauguration to revise the tariff. This signals early action on tariff reform.
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Taft
Congress
New York World
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