Highest Type of Christian Gentleman in Taft Campaign
A St Louis Globe Democrat correspondent recounts a Southern Illinois pastor’s praise for Taft as “the highest type of the Christian gentleman.” The piece cites Methodist and Episcopal leaders, including Bishop Hartzell and Rev. James Robinson, who assert Taft’s religion will not decide his vote but his character and policies will. Ferris calls Taft regularly in church and loyal to Christian ethics, saying neighbors would attest to Taft’s Christian conduct in all roles.
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Star
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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United States
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Miseelea ‘Patt
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Washington
Ethel Roosevelt
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Hartzell
James G. Robinson
Baker Street
Judge Taft
Bishop Fallows
Toledo
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Aron A. Ferris
Cincinnati
Christ Episcopal Church
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Tam
Taft Hag
Bryan's Inconsistencies in a Boston Speech
The article quotes Senator Borah criticizing William Jennings Bryan for shifting his positions on people’s rule mechanisms. It notes Bryan’s past advocacy for initiative and referendum and railroad ownership, then claims he abandoned these ideas. It questions consistency, firmness, and leadership quality in a president.
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Sound National Policy on Corporate Lawlessness in Interstate Commerce
Taft told the Merchants and Manufacturers' Association in Boston that ending the lawlessness of corporations in interstate commerce and restricting their ability to sue stocks and bonds without supervision would reform management and restore public confidence.
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Drummers to Aid Taft in Campaign by Travelers League
The Commercial Travelers Bound Money League plans a renewed push for Taft and Sherman in the 1908 race after four years of inactivity. James Sherman indicates he will accept speaking at the league's first meeting. Prominent leaders include Col John L Shepherd and Gen Joseph W Congdon with other members from major trade groups.
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Sound Money League
Jewelera’ Association
Joseph W. Congdon
Central Dry Goode Association
George F. Vietor
America
Willam &. Webb
James Dunkin & Go
Walter Scott
Butler Brothers & Co
J. Hall
Louis Langfeld
League
New York City
New York
Nay Stood Up. Bryan Dictates Four Plot Forms
A fragment notes Bryan dictating four plot forms while Leslie M. Shaw spoke in Louisville. The passage invites anyone claiming a plot’s success to rise for a $10 photograph, reflecting political theater and public rhetoric of the era.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Louisville
Bryan Campaigns and Free Silver Debate Revisited
An analysis of William Jennings Bryan’s stance on free silver amid 1900 political discourse. The piece argues Bryan’s push failed to win broad support as platforms omit silver yet claim prosperity, noting his shifts and the Democratic platform’s stance as pivotal. Kansas City Star chronicles this reflection on campaign logic and policy insignia.
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Kansas City
Bryan’s Tour and Maryland Politics in The Baltimore Scene
A fragmentary blend shows Bryan’s campaign swing amid Maryland politics with taft as counterpoint. It references Baltimore battles, public sentiment, and a distant legal note about a commodities case, all set within early 20th century press cadence.
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Taft
Baltimore
Rural Free Delivery in U S A Remains a Debate on Costs
The piece traces opposition to rural free delivery by Democratic leaders and argues that despite stubborn resistance it grew into a national necessity. It cites Postmaster General Wanamaker and Cleveland era officials, noting cost objections, and emphasizes the service’s broad social and economic benefits and rising land values tied to delivery expansion.
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Democratic Party
Oni Wanamaker
McKinley
Democratia Oficiani
Postoolice Department
Cleveland
Congress
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Wr. L. Wilson
Committee On
We Republic
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Bryan in 1924 A Minneapolis humorist's political forecast
A readable 1924 report recalls William Jennings Bryan during a stormy Minneapolis gathering at Fairview. He jokes about aging, lecture earnings, and abandoning a presidential bid, pledging not to seek office again while admitting past campaign stances. The crowd cheers as Kermit Toosavett is noted as elected over Bryan in a humorous local account.
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Fairview
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Mi Rayan
Minnexpolla Journal
Careful Promises Highlight Taft Roosevelt Bryan Debate
The Portland Oregonian and New York Tribune chide Mr Bryan for grand promises and weak supporting facts. Taft is praised for careful statements aligned with achievable results, while Roosevelt is urged to stress truth about promise versus performance. Bryan’s past rhetoric is questioned as imprudent and unfocused.
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Hoosevelt
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Roosevelt
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Palgner
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