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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
3
President Taft pushed a business like overhaul of federal spending. The Economy and Efficiency Commission, funded at 100000, produced a budget based analysis, saving taxpayers millions and exposing excess railroad fare costs.
On March 16 1912 President Taft issued delegate totals for the Republican National Convention to meet in Chicago on June 19 1912. The list covers Alabama District of Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana Michigan Missouri New Mexico Oklahoma Philippines South Carolina Virginia and other states with a total count marked as necessary for a choice.
The text argues that Taft’s accomplishments were achieved without noise and bluster and that voters showed their continued loyalty in 1908 and would likely do so again. It emphasizes calm, steady policy and faith in Taft’s administration.
The piece states Roosevelt endorses Canadian reciprocity and backs Taft's Payne tariff as the best yet under the old system. It argues voters have no choice between Taft and Roosevelt on these issues, citing quotes from 1910 to 1911 speeches in Grand Rapids Sioux City and Sioux Falls.
Carl W. Riddick writes from Lewistown Montana describing his move from Indiana to the Judith Basin. He argues Montana climate is milder than eastern winters, notes abundant sunshine and healthy living, and outlines rich soil, favorable farming conditions, rising western towns, and strong demand for labor and land. He hints at future details on crops, farming plans, and homestead opportunities.
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