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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
3
The article reviews Taft administration achievements and notes the tariff board created to revise schedules. It says the Democratic House ignored recommendations and later legislated the tariff board out of existence. It mentions a fourteen member Democratic vetoing committee, with eleven lawyers.
The report notes that social reforms achieved notable gains under the current administration, contrasting them with earlier presidents. It highlights policy changes and improvements affecting welfare programs and public services. Further details outline the administration's approach and potential long term impact.
Representative Kahn of California lauds President Taft for meeting every crisis with firmness and resolution. He asserts that political opponents cannot deter him from pursuing what he believes favors the general welfare of all classes in the republic.
The Taft presidency is praised for record prosecutions under the Sherman act, uncovering Sugar trust frauds, expanding corporate taxation, establishing postal savings banks, and reforming express rates. It notes actions against rail rate increases, boosts to mine safety, child labor investigation, and Panama Canal oversight with graft concerns minimal.
The article lauds President Taft for extending legal provisions allowing railroad employees to sue in districts where defendants conducted business at suit start. It calls these reforms among the era’s great achievements, noting modest, effective, selfless progress.
Unprecedented prosperity drives a nationwide call for unskilled and skilled labor from New York to Seattle and across the Midwest. Jobs exist in harvests, forests, mines, factories, highways, and railroads with daily wages starting at $1.75, benefiting farmers and a strong national economy.
The article credits President Taft with reversing a long pattern of rising government costs. It notes expenses rose under Roosevelt from about 471 million to 662 million in seven years, an increase of 191 million, while Taft reduced them from 662.06 million to 654 million.
A writer argues that reducing tariffs would actually expand American industry and speed growth, claiming past relief promises led to larger, faster growth in industry. The passage frames protectionist policy as a benefit to workers when tariffs are kept high.
The Louis Times notes a country wide recognition of President Taft's rare merits signaling a period of normal reflection. It argues the loud shout has passed and thoughtful inquiry and acceptance of facts have begun.
The Belvedere Repub Mean argues Roosevelt loud about malefactors yet shielded some from law, while Taft did not threaten but strictly enforced all laws.
A provocative remark urges younger readers to consult an older businessman about earlier Democratic governance. The line implies that those who lived through that era will recall its consequences and emphasizes the value of firsthand experience in political memory.
A reminiscence places Indiana farm life in the late 19th century noting corn sold for 18 cents in 1897 and a farmer paying 47.50 for a four year old horse amid references to Democratic era prices and public notices of a receiver sale in Sullivan County. The notice outlines a court auction by a receiver for Reliance Coal Products & Mining Company with property in Superior and specific parcels and personal property excluded.
Alon zo Hunt administrator of Aletha Hunt deceased files final account in Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Friday October 11 1912, the 35th judicial day of the September term. Creditors and heirs may appear and show cause if any.
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