Mr Bryan's Speech Draws Compare and Debate
The Herald Star prints Mr Bryan's acceptance speech for readers to compare with Taft's. The piece argues voters should choose Taft for practical governance, condemns Bryan's negative rhetoric, and notes Bryan’s stance on tariffs, revenue policy, and reform, contrasting both candidates' chances in a hostile Congress.
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Mr. Bryan
The
Herald-Star
Taft
Bryan
Mr. Taft
Guffey
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Dan Daley
Bryan Speech Criticized as Shallow and Partial
The piece challenges Mr. Bryan's speech of acceptance as shallow and lacking depth, comparing it unfavorably to Secretary Taft's presentation of political issues. It cites alleged contributions from wealthy figures including Wm. R. Hearst and James R. Guffey, and recalls a $15,000 oiling payment tied to Bryan's past Senate bid, noting missing public accounting under Nebraska law.
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Wm. R. Hearst
James R. Guffey
Big Trust
Ryan
Bryan
United States Senate
Nebraska
Taft
Democratic Papers Warmly Back Taft In 1908 Race
Democratic editorials across Ohio, Cincinnati, New York, and the South portray William Howard Taft as a capable, unifying leader. They laud his broad temperament, national scope, and fit for the presidency, contrasting with Bryan’s class warfare framing and predicting various favorable outcomes.
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William J. Bryan
Cadiz
Taft
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Aft
America
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York Times
Atlanta Constitution
South
Democratic Party
Taft praised by women amid reform clash
A telegraphic dispatch notes women admire Taft for his gracious manner and strong disposition, contrasting with Bryan and Roosevelt. It claims McKinley’s wife loving image helped him and predicts Taft’s appeal to women, while arguing saloon opposition to Gov Harris won’t derail his reelection.
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Mr. Taft
Bryan
Roosevelt
McKinley
Bill Taft
Gov. Harris
George Headley
Harris
James McConville Seeks Ohio Legislature Seat
The Hon. James McConville is described as good natured and likable as he campaigns as a Democratic candidate for the Ohio Legislature. The piece notes he has not received a personal endorsement for his candidacy.
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James McConville
Ohio
Candidate promises tax cuts and dog tax repeal in county notes
A newspaper editorial analyzes a political candidate's claims and travel across towns. It questions how taxes could be halved by reducing taxable property while noting duties of lawmakers and the roles of county commissioners, council, and school board. The piece casts doubt on how Hon. James will achieve tax relief before the election by Mr. Gilson.
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McFadden
East Springfeld
Board of County Commissioners
James
Gilson
Man supports Bryan voting in any year
A man declares his willingness to vote for Bryan in any year and offers to give others the chance to support him. The statement emphasizes continual support and openness to future participation.
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Bryan
Americans Clean More Dirt Than French In Panama Canal
The Americans removed in one month as much earth from the Panama Canal as the French did in a longer period, a fact cited as evidence of Taft’s effective management.
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Panama Canal
Taft
Ohio Dominates Airship Race With Wright Brothers Ahead
Ohio leads in airship competition as the Wright Brothers pull clear of rivals, establishing undisputed supremacy in this field. The line of progress places Ohio at the forefront of aerial venture.
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Ohio
Wright Brothers
Odds on Taft at 25,000 evoke Indiana doubts
The chatter centers on Indiana and odds of 25,000 for Taft, yet onlookers say the Republicans do not seem to accept a loss. The discourse suggests internal confidence remains despite external talk.
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Indiana
Taft
Democratic rhetoric and agitation praised by Bryan urge votes
The message claims Republican hardship under Roosevelt and accuses the President of agitation. It urges voters to back Bryan to receive continued agitation and promises happiness afterward.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Democracy and wool policy call for united support
The piece argues free wool as a Bryan policy risks slaughtering sheep and harming the industry. It urges West Virginia factions to unite, bury differences, and focus on the country’s bread and butter, stressing the campaign’s gravity and need to close ranks.
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Bryan
West Virginia
Recalling Past Tariff Failures Warns Against Repetition
The speaker asks if any American worker desires a return to the last Democratic tariff for revenue and warns that public memory is short. He urges the audience to consider the sufferings of that era to avoid repeating the mistake today.
Farmer’s shift to Bryanism seen as hard to justify
The passage argues no reason exists for farmers to switch to Bryanism, urging them to compare their past Democratic administration with current conditions. It notes a clear cost shift from 14-cent to 16-cent wool as a contextual contrast to the political appeal.
Great moral questions and a candidate's mixed record
Statements praise and critique of political issues and a candidate. The text contrasts 1806 Free Silver and 1900 Imperialism as enduring moral questions, cites Joog as a safe sane candidate who opposed Bryan hobbies, and notes gold bricks and soup houses for laboring men. It questions the record such a candidate makes.
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Joog
Bryan
Missionary tribute to Taft by Bishop Bashford
Bishop Bashford of the M E Church praises former president William Howard Taft as a great missionary figure in the Far East. He states Taft aided Chinese workers and earned the gratitude of those striving for souls, in an interview released Saturday.
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Bashford
M. E. Church
Big Bill Taft
Far East
China
Democrats Propose Tariff Reduction and Free Trade Risks
A political commentary argues that Democratic platform aims to cut tariffs to a revenue basis, signaling near free trade. It warns imported European goods could undercut American manufacturers and workers, urging workingmen to oppose more revenue tariffs like those of the previous administration.
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Europe
Bankruptcy Courts Supported Honest Traders In Distress
Bankruptcy courts were created to assist worthy and honorable men who had encountered business misfortune and faced financial hardship, offering a structured remedy. The passage emphasizes the benevolent purpose of these courts in stabilizing commerce and aiding distressed borrowers.
Standpoint on bankruptcy and protecting creditors
The writer condemns dishonest bankruptcy filings meant to defraud creditors and urges courts to deny honorable discharges in such cases. Businessmen should unite to prevent abuse and report suspicious activity to authorities where judges may act justly.
Double dealing alleged in editor Mc Fadden campaign
A critical charge sheet accuses Editor Mc Fadden of hypocritical, double dealing in the temperance issue and political endorsements. The piece alleges he fronts for saloon-backed candidates while denouncing temperance, praising Governor hopeful Haraon and opposing Gilson, all while posing as a Democrat.
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McFadden
Democratic Party
Haraon
Gilson
Gazette
Rum and Bryan in the Ohio saloon vote controversy
The editorial argues that Bryan owes his presidential prospects to the saloon vote from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. It cites Hearst and other papers alleging saloon backing and a Liberal League endorsement while noting Bryan’s temperance stance and avoidance of temperance ads. It concludes that Bryan relies on saloon support to win the presidency.
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Bryan
Herald-Star
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Denyer
New York Sun
Cincinnati Enquirer
Harmon
Whiskey
Sun
Cedar Point
Taft
New York Journal
Wm. R. Hearst
Judson Harmon
Liberal League
Columbus
Bryan Mhen
Mr. Bryan
Where Did You Get It Mr Bryan Why The Campaign Gift?
Editorial from the New York Journal questions the source of a $300,000 donation to William Jennings Bryan's 1908 campaign. It challenges Mack’s 1904 management, suggests hidden sources likely from Standard Oil, Belmont, Rockefellers, and railroads, and urges Bryan to reveal the donor, warning of public distrust and linking the money to a "private compact with the Trusts."
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New York Journal
Wm. R. Hearst
Mr. Bryan
Castle Garden
Mack
Mittens
Mr. Taggart
Mr. Belmont
Taggart
Pelmont
Galahad
Launcelot
Wall Street
Mr. Mack
Sir Edward Kelly
Doctor Dee
White House
Bryan
Havemeyer
Gray Committee
Bryant
Standard Oil
Mr. Roosevelt
Taft
Gompers
Farley
Mr. Ryan
Mr. Rockefeller
Railroads
Mr. Hearst
Chicago
Hearst
Eight years and three months on Goebel murder charge
Expression by a Kentucky figure recounts a long pursuit after the Goebel assassination. He describes multiple sentences, a pardon, and a governor’s declaration of innocence while detailing early life, schooling, and political rivalry surrounding the Goebel law and 1895 Kentucky politics. He notes shifts between Democratic and Republican dynamics and his own run for attorney general.
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Witliam
Taylor
Kentucky
Goebel
Louisville
Goebel Democrats
State Board
State House
Frankfort
Election Board
Legrange
Intese
Times
Finley
Indiana
Henry E. Youtsey
Powers
Davis
Lexington
Attorney Campbell
Cincinnati
Cantrell
William Goebel
Union College
Paradise
Ohio
Democratic Party
Board of Elections
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