Supplement titled The Standard Supplement
A brief notice describes The Standard Supplement and its publisher identified as c. KN. The item presents as a clipped OCR fragment with minimal readable details.
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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
9
A brief notice describes The Standard Supplement and its publisher identified as c. KN. The item presents as a clipped OCR fragment with minimal readable details.
A portrait of William Howard Taft detailing his early career from Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Hamilton County to Collector of Internal Revenue for Ohio. It covers his ascent via the Superior Court bench, Solicitor General, and federal judgeship, highlighting key cases and his lasting friendship with Theodore Roosevelt shaping his path to the presidency and the Roosevelt policy on monopolies.
A profile of Mrs Taft portrays her as the dominant force behind her husband’s campaign. She seeks the presidency for him and works from Hot Springs Virginia to influence strategy and public support. Her unwavering energy and influence are presented as guiding questions for the state’s future leadership.
Taft argues the colonial policy has added about one hundred million dollars to trade and could triple or quadruple it if markets in Porto Rico and the Philippines are opened further. He frames present policy as beneficial yet questions its long term justification. He spoke in Cleveland, Ohio.
Bristow in Independence Kansas lauds Taft as the best equipped presidential candidate. He praises Patt as a model judge and lauds Taft’s roles in the Philippines and Secretary of War, citing Panama Canal work and health conditions as proof of administrative genius.
Secretary Taft led U S intervention in Cuba after 1900, creating a provisional government to establish a constitutional framework and a functioning administration. He guided Cubans through constitutional concepts, teaching self government as the United States prepared to turn over a fully organized system to them.
Hon. Van. H. Taft speaks in Columbus Ohio about why some unlawful trust managers have not yet been convicted. He supports imprisonment as a deterrent but notes prosecutions and injunctions already in place are shaping business methods nationwide.
The article hails the 1907-1908 world cruise of American battleships as a bold, long range policy by the Republican Party. It notes the fleet’s route from Hampton Roads to the Pacific, its 18 battleships and multiple cruisers, and the aim to strengthen Open Door diplomacy while linking North and South America and signaling a future naval force. It emphasizes Taft and Roosevelt support, the broader geopolitical intent, and the disciplined conduct of the voyage amid hopes for better trade and regional influence.
Swedes who left the United States during industrial downturns are returning from Europe, sparked by patriotic appeals and Sweden's rising living costs. Many found higher wages abroad but similar living margins and social restrictions, prompting them to settle again in America for a lifelong stay.
A positive declaration by William H. Taft seeks to reassure Roosevelt supporters. He promises when elected to devote full ability to constructive work and to suggest to Congress the means by which Roosevelt policies can be clinched.
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