Republicans Praise Civil War Pension Legislation Record
The article defends Republican pension laws as monuments of achievement for veterans and widows, contrasting Democratic opposition. It cites funding and beneficiary totals, notes vetoes and votes, and highlights partisan battles over pension bills from 1878 to early 1900s.
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Ublican Party
ADF
Ino
Democratic Party
Congress
House
Senate
Ms. Gorky
Cleveland
Cleve
Promidart
Mus
Harrison
Vari Malon Meneures
Aines Fife
Repub- Elente
Shhield Bia
Gener
Pieter Yoars Ainow Ts
Dispublican Party
United States
Alberty
Taft
Grand Army of the Republic
Pension pledge echoes through Democratic platform
A fragment from a political column urges honoring veterans and widows with liberal pension provisions. It laments delays, calls for a generous administration of pension laws, and ties memory of heroes to ongoing political commitments. It critiques opposition while stressing support for veterans benefits.
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Drebut
Dorin
Missionaries Praise Taft Fairness in Far East
Dr Homer Brumte, assistant secretary of the Board of Missions, praises Taft and fairness after noting his support for Indes Tales candidacy. A Methodist Church superintendent recalls serving in the Philippines from 1901 to 1906 and observes laws passed by the commission under Governor Taft.
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Homer Brumte
Mailea
Pei
Weelam
Eae Bonae
Pote
Gaulidata
Indes
Sventine
Taft
Philipyipe Islanda
Dr. Stunts
Ghureh
Sion
Tatt
Labor Leaders Split Over Taft Endorsement
A scrambled, historical document shows union figures and presidents discussing endorsements for Taft and Bryan. Key names include James L. Foscey and Norman E. McPhail, with varied views on labor unity, political influence, and the impact on workers’ votes amid national party debates.
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Coopers
the Ansers
Acn
Rica
Lewin
Raya
Kaoyof Cmt
James L. Foscey
J. Dajan
Sivan Shovdlate’ Assys
Dasaiao
Taft Printers
Norman E. McPhail
Wsica
HD. Finney
American Federation of Labor
Taft
Gomipare Leninesra
Bryan
Gnion
Man Lo Demroz
Kilehin
Lavor
Torclug Lb
Isbor
Taft backing from labor bosses sparks division across unions
A long March era piece argues Taft will be the best president for veterans and colonial policy while labor leaders debate Gompers plan to deliver the labor vote for Bryan. The piece cites Duncan and Knofe opposing Gompers, stressing independence of unions in voting.
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Vic
Knofe
Keefe
Federation
Uve Copmell
Longeboremen’s
Gompers
William H. Taft
Gompere
Who Pays the Tariff The Dodge Free Trade Critique
The Washington correspondent Arthur J. Dodge analyzes tariff effects citing $627 million in eligible imports with $454 million duty free. He notes $267 million in duties collected, $80 million from luxuries, and an average duty of 47 percent on dutiable imports while luxury duties exceed 60 percent. He argues ports serve the rich and that working classes mainly use necessaries, challenging the free trade claim.
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Necessarion
Arthur J. Dodge
Washington
American Economist
Dodge
Bryan and labor clash over promised cures in election talk
A reader-like critique questions William Jennings Bryan untried theories and compares his promises to a quack doctor offering cures. It notes Mr. Gompers supported Bryan on the silver cure and now backs him with the gold cure, asking if workers lose jobs under Bryan's remedies.
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Mr. Bryan
Mr. Gompers
Progressive government praised by workers and Roosevelt ally
The workman calls for progressive government to protect labor interests, praising Roosevelt for actions aiding labor since the Civil War. Taft is described as a friend of honest labor for supporting the eight hour law, Panama Canal efforts, and other worker-friendly policies, while unemployment looms as a political concern.
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Ktin
Roosevelt
Isbor
Taft
Panama
Rosevelt
Insurance rate hinges on Taft Bryan race in 1912 era
Lloyds and American business leaders priced ruin risk based on Taft or Bryan win. Insurers write policies on Taft death as contingency, while business optimism tied to Taft administration prompts stock and bond movements. Manufacturers foresee gains if Taft wins, while Bryan’s victory could depress demand and profits.
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Colon
Bryan
Lloyd's Agedte
Lloyd's
Fatt
Taitroad
Taft
Bates
Campalen
Varioud Linel
Provident
Republicas
Manufacturem
Rich pay the tariff says Arthur Dodge
Arthur Dodge argues that most imports are luxuries and should be taxed by the wealthy. He contends duties fall mainly on the rich, supporting protective tariffs to shield American labor and industry. The piece critiques Republican tariff framing and hints at political reshaping.
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Arthur
Dodge
Political Leagues Grow Across New York State
Prominent business circles statewide have formed and incorporated multiple political leagues. Nathan Straus supports a new 1st named group, while many organizations remain free from regular state or county party ties.
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New York State
Fett Teague
State of
Personal Liberty League
Acers League
Business Men's Republican Club of
Newark Iby
Henrat
Ind Igence League
Socialist Labor Leag Eue
Suffracetta League
Nathan Straus
Brren_and Kern Business Men's League
Mr. Straus
Lim
Labor Nuggets in 1912 Campaign Tone
The piece urges votes for Taft over Bryan, linking labor issues to tariff, job security, and wages. It argues Taft restores confidence and good times, contrasts with Bryan’s oratory, and emphasizes protecting wage earners, food prices, and continued national government support for labor rights.
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Honest Capital
Taft
Natonal
Inflation Fears Hit Market And Crops In Uncertain Election Tea
Fragmentary OCR notes imply wage earners fear hardship from political chaos and rising prices. Mentions olive crop shortages and calls for market reforms after the campaign. Names and specifics are unclear in the text.
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