Taft Speech at Cooper Union Praised by Evening Echo
An Evening Echo lauds Taft at Cooper Union for plain talk on capital and labor. It argues his stance defends labor rights, supports unions, and stresses the need for fair returns to capital, praising the speech as strengthening a presidential candidacy and linking it to a government of law and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Cooper Union
Willian Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
Jabor
Capital
Anterl
Tall
Train wrecking laws and constitutional limits discussed
An article discusses laws framed to prevent train wrecks and the broader constitutional limits. It argues that human processes must be followed to stop harm and prevent recurrence and calls for state and national adoption of the Dispatch’s perspectives.
Controversy Over Federalization of Murder Law
The piece debates whether Congress should define degrees of murder, arguing it lies with the states. Critics cite Pennsylvania statutes already treat murder as a crime, questioning federal intrusion and political influence on legislation.
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LE Devons
Kentaman
Ope
Moore
Atray
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
Mr. Moore
Pennsylvania
Swisher politics and a jury verdict dominate headlines
Rumors of Swisher being side-tracked from the Republican bid for governor are denied by Swisher in Charleston. He insists he seeks only the governorship and asks rivals to back him fairly. Also reported is the State versus Oma McCourt case with acquittal implications on divorce and property rights, raising questions about current wife status and legal effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisher
Charles W. Swisher
Mr. Swisher
United States
Oma McCourt
McCourt
Hornick
Controversy over Clarksburg Papers and West Virginia Politics
A lengthy letter from Wheeling criticizes The Telegram and The Fairmont Times over misrepresentation of a Clarksburg incident and political coverage. It notes party shifts, the Harrison County Jail’s status, and Swisher’s gubernatorial bid while praising the interurban line and editorials from the Gazette Times.
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Fairmont Times
William Talkington
Clarksburg
Times
Wetzel County
Clarkeburg
John Wallace
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Gazette-Times
West Virginia
Gazette-Times
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