Roosevelt Letter Sways Indiana in 1906 Campaign Call
President Roosevelt writes to Representative James B. Watson praising the Indiana Republican and urging a continued majority aligned with the national administration. The long letter extols Congress for its Panama Canal work, river and labor measures, and social reforms while stressing the stakes of keeping a reform-minded majority through the next session.
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Roosevelt urges steady action against industrial evils
Theodore Roosevelt defends recent congress actions. He lauds the interstate commerce law, pure food and meat packing reforms, and workers rights including an eight hour rule. He warns against demagogic attacks and urges continued lawful measures to curb abuses by both capital and labor while preserving national prosperity.
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Republican Platform Affirms Prosperity Under GOP Rule
A state platform declares the great prosperity nationwide relies on Republican supremacy and administration. It states Republican ascendancy is essential to continued prosperity for all citizens.
Two Cent Fare to Indiana Promoted in State Platform
The Republican platform declares support for enacting a two cent fare law for the marlaum railroad. The proposal is linked to Sullivan on Fridays and Saturdays, with action expected Monday before the First to keep promises to the people.
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