Taft Expounds and Expands the Platform
Judge Taft’s acceptance speech presents a platform that aligns with Roosevelt policies. It calls for stronger regulatory powers, national supervision of trunk lines, fair rates, updated anti trust measures, a protective tariff, farmer welfare, labor rights with limits on boycotts, elastic currency, postal savings, Philippine participation, public campaign funding, and eventual income tax. The piece lauds Taft as candid, rational, and uniquely qualified for the presidency.
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Taft
Chicago
Denver
Judge Taft
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Silence in Indiana Papers on Local Option Clash
The piece argues Indiana Democratic papers suppress local option debates amid brewery influence. It criticizes brewers for steering anti temperance strategy, cites a Denver convention stance, and warns of Bryanite class warfare and political manipulation in the 1900s Indiana landscape.
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Indiana
Lieber
Fairbanks
Democratic Party
Albert Ideber
Wood
Bryan
Taft
Tom Marshall
Tam
Illinois
Denver
Kern's selection sparks mixed Indiana reactions in papers
Indiana editorials view John W. Kern as Bryan's running mate with wary and favorable notes. Some papers doubt Kern strengthens the ticket while others defend Indiana pride and urge vigilance. Overall sentiment hints Kern may not rally strong GOP turnout.
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John W. Kern
Bryan
New Castle Courier
Kern
Indiana
Martinsville
Taggart
Taft
Sherman
Huntington Herald
Bryan and Bryanism in Platform Debate and Travel
The article contrasts a conservative platform with Bryan’s twelve year record including free silver, tariff reform, government ownership, and municipal or local rail and utility ownership. It notes past Bryan speeches on government owned rails and local utilities, and cites the Carrithers returning from a northwest trip through Yellowstone Park and other points.
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Taggart
Mr. Bryan
United States Supreme Court
Democratic Party
Iroquois Club
Madison
Ed.g. Carrithers
Northwest
Yellow Stone Park
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