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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1904

Page

14

Political Debate Reflects Roosevelt Era Divisions

The piece contrasts Republican and Democratic positions in 1904, arguing Roosevelt’s administration will continue, condemning Democratic calls for free trade and gold standard shifts. It accuses Democrats of misreading tariff protection, notes press skepticism about Parker and the negro question, and claims the old order yields to the new.

Trade and prestige rise under McKinley and Roosevelt era

The text contrasts the prior Democratic administration as causing paralysis at home and weak international standing with the McKinley and Roosevelt administrations where prosperity at home and unmatched international prestige have been achieved. The shift highlights improved economic conditions and stronger global influence.

United States McKinley Roosevelt

Prosperity Under Tariff Policy Questioned

The speaker argues current tariff law has revived industry, full employment, and rising wages, warning against voting in a party that might reverse this prosperity.

Plant a corpse and raise a tombstone

The excerpt parodies political rhetoric about protectionism and American industry. It cites Judge Walker and Editor Knapp mocking the idea that sowing character yields prosperity, contrasting it with a sharper quip about planting a corpse to grow a tombstone.

Judge Walker Knapp St. Louis Republic

Campaign managers accused of covertly attacking GOP candidate

Democratic campaign managers claim to pursue a mud free race yet allegedly instructs to revise and abuse the Republican candidate. Chairman Taggart's Indianapolis Sentinel cartoons the President as a dog.

Taggart The Indianapolis Sentinel

Political Empiries and the Union in 1961

A terse critique of political empiricism arguing that those who favor broad state power would have fractured the union. The author contends constitutional bonds were strained by new demands, warning of a rupture that might have left no union for future generations to lament.

Thomas Jefferson

Carl Schurz Stump Speech Sparks Free Silver Backlash

In Southern Illinois Schurz stumps for Parker and merit in public service stirring free silver Democrats. Applause for Parker’s gold telegram triggers writhing, and calls to surrender the Philippines provoke groans of disapproval as crowds move toward free lunch counters.

Carl Schurz Ilnois Parker Philippines

Platform contrasts on tariffs favoring American workers

The Roosevelt platform defends Republican aim to foster home industries and steady, well paid American labor. The Democratic platform is accused of evasiveness and hostility to tariffs protecting domestic industry, repeating partisan critique.

Theodore Roosevelt

Let us compare candidates in a political exchange

A dialogue between Miss Democracy and a loyal Republican voice a contrast in views. Each side claims merit and declares the others lacking while debating the path to the presidency in a terse ornamental exchange.

Miss Democracy Drach

Charles Fairbanks Aided by Training to Preside in Senate

Washington dispatch describes Senator Fairbanks Indiana as a dignified force in the Senate whose training and loyalty to McKinley positioned him as a strong vice presidential candidate. It notes his quiet influence with the President and his trusted role during Cuba crisis diplomacy.

Washington D. C Evert Sevitor Pairtauke Indiana Plac S& Ely Counel Fairbanks Senate McKinley Willam Afckinley Sutmn Meliiley United States Spain Cuba Congress Atlantic Pacific William MeKnley Buffalo White House Wiliam McKinley McNinley Maine William McKinley Wst

Fairbanks Privileged Role in McKinley Era Exposed

A profile of Charles Warren Fairbanks as a trusted adviser to William McKinley. It highlights his central place in wartime strategy discussions at the White House, his un biased judgment, and his key role in shaping policy during the 1898 crisis leading to the war’s conclusion.

William McKinley Charles Warren Fairbanks White Mouse Fairbanks Massachusetts Avenue Mel Winley Senator Fairbanks Indiana McKinley Stobart Hanna Republic United States Senate Pation

No clear headline due to garbled text

Fragmentary report cites Tomas E. Hearst? The text references Bryan supporters and a reaction to Wall Street influence but names and context are unclear.

Proaider E Wevelt Speech Urges National Interest Focus

The speaker claims the value of a policy rests on advancing national interests while criticizing the Democratic party as failing the standard of the times. The remarks frame a call for policies aligned with national welfare and challenge party integrity.

Proaider E~wevelt Democrate

Notable Democrat Olney Opposes Pessimistic Views

A profile of Richard Olney, chosen by Massachusetts Democrats for president, arguing he opposed Judge Walker and Parker’s isolationist stance. The piece praises Olney for urging a strong national role, expansion of defense, and readiness to project U.S. power abroad.

Richard Olney Judge Walker Democratic Party Republican Party United States Massachusetts Democracy St. Louis Cleveland Atlantic Monthly Olney Judge Parker Esopus Spain Cuba Lane Councils of Nations

Parker Had Trimmed His Sails

The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Judge Parker backed silver in 1896 and 1900 but did not foresee the rise of the gold standard’s popularity by 1904.

Parker Philadelphia Inquirer Judge Parker

Vermont Victory Signals National Drift in Roosevelt Era

The Vermont election shows Republicans winning by about 2000 votes and supports a national trend toward action and expansion under Theodore Roosevelt. The piece argues Vermont’s stance on protectionist policy and forward-looking governance reflects broader American sentiment, foretelling a strong GOP showing in November.

Vermont Roosevelt Republic New York Connecticuut Indiana Justin S. Morrill Theodore Roosevelt Oregon Arkansas Jefferson Jackson Orward Army Navy Postal Service Department of Government

Roosevelt Speech Highlights Industrial Progress in Providence

Roosevelt's Providence address on August 28 1903 lauds improved living standards and rising earnings for Native communities tied to the growth of industrial centers, asserting progress depended on up-building efforts and regional development.

Roosevelt Providence R. I

First Voters' Campaign Buttons Distributed in Chicago

The National Republican Committee in Chicago is distributing thousands of Roosevelt and Fairbanks First Voters buttons. They are free for the asking by applying to the Chairman of your State Committee. Show your colors.

National Republican Committee Auditorium Chicago Fairbanks First State Committee

Blunder by Democrats on Free Silver Cited in Critique

A political editorial attacks the Democratic party for backing free silver in 1896 and 1900. It argues Parker and Davis erred, admits the error, and warns voters will distrust leaders who supported silver, fearing harm to national credit and economic stability.

Democratic Party Pryan United States Alton B. Parker Parker Turkey Venezuela Davis House of Representatives Senate Daniel Webster Democracy White House

Republicans Urged To Embrace Roosevelt Support In November

A Vermont party note urges Republicans not to be overconfident in the September results and to back Theodore Roosevelt with strong national support. It condemns Imperialism and Militarism accusations as groundless and calls for a united, widely visible vote in November.

Vermont Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt

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