Sunny Jim Sherman: Taft's Wise Running Mate Fast Grows in Utica
The piece profiles James Schoolcraft Sherman known as Sunny Jim, detailing his sunny temperament, long public service from state senator to congressman, and widely praised parliamentary skill. It highlights his Utica roots, family lineage, business leadership, and strong support at home after the Chicago Republican Convention.
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James Schoolcraft Sherman
Utica
New York
Chicago
Vin
Mr. Sherman
Providence
Sherman
Sunny Jim
Billings
Seymour
Conkling
Sunny Jim" Sherman
New Hartford
Taft
Cincinnat
Moran Seymour
Roscoe Conkling
Central
Bini Wi
Whitestown
Mumiltom College
Roger ‘Sherman
England
John Shermit
Ohio
Willam Vecunmset Sherman
Edward Everett
Schoolcraft
Sunny Jim” Sherman
Reepublican Teket
Ilexie
Duton
Hin
Congress
Jim
Grand Army of the Republic
Union
Washington
Sunny Jin’ Sherman
Utica Trust and Deposit Company
Annd
Utica City National Bank
Iee
New Hartford Canning Company
Utica Ice Company
Otlen
Why The Republicans Should Win
An essay extols the Republican Party as a force for national unity economic strength and world leadership. It cites Civil War era gains the gold standard expansion public works and preservation of American enterprise. It argues Republicans avoid revolution support law restraint on trusts and future growth under Taft Sherman and a Republican Congress while warning against Bryanism and Democratic rule.
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Frank Hendrick
Party of Expansion
Republican Party
National Wealth
Panama Canal
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United States
Democratic Party
William AL Tatt
James
Sherman
Senate
Taft
Congress
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Tn Sun
Tiryan Ham Galen Ayant Imeele
Eritle
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Gortelyou
Ile
Otter
Balds Wuld
Henry
Isao
Hii Lo
Gorivtyon
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Treasury
Brydi
Secretary Wilson Finds West Prosperous Despite Critics
Secretary James Wilson just back from two months in the West says crops are excellent and farm income will boost national finances. He asserts the West knows little of the supposed farmer troubles, predicts high prices for new crops, and believes Republican victory will bring widespread prosperity, with a speaking tour planned for New England.
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James Wilson
Washington
West
Wilson
de West
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Ioorewell
Republical Mle
New England
A Tribute to Taft Governor Endorses Taft Candidacy
New York Governor explains support for Taft citing commitment to impartial laws and constitutional government. The piece notes endorsement based on his character, experience, and reform plans, reflecting a period view of political alignment with President Taft.
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Taft
Bram Gay
Hieles
Youngstown Speen
Iin P
Willa Howard Tate
Scrutinizing Republican record through a costly microscope
A political analysis argues that increased government expenditures align with imperial expansion, criticizing Bryan and the Democratic stance. It defends Grover Cleveland era policies, notes Treasury accounting shifts, and questions deficit claims while surveying public works funding, bonds, and fiscal management.
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