They Know Roosevelt They Elect Him as Leader of Workmen
The piece extols Theodore Roosevelt as a magnetic, fearless leader trusted by American workers from railway engineers to farmers. It argues working people across ages and professions recognize his character and will vote to elect him president, believing he will deliver decisive leadership.
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Roosevelt
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Idaho
President Roosevelt
America
Roosevelt letter on party power and sound currency
In a letter of acceptance Roosevelt argues that until opponents adopt his party’s views on a sound currency the question remains unsettled, and the only way to keep it settled is to keep the Republican party in power.
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Roosevelt
Cleveland Calls Bryan a Madman and Sparks Party Rift
The article reports Grover Cleveland declaring that democracy has “returned to sanity” amid tensions with William Jennings Bryan. It notes Cleveland’s past and current comments, Bryan’s leadership, Parker’s role, and the risk of alienating Bryan supporters as the election unfolds.
Popular Chorus and Crowd Shout During Bow Ceremony
David Bennett Hill prepared to bow as the crowd urged him to quit immediately. The moment captures a tense public performance with strong audience insistence and anticipation surrounding the event.
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David Bennett Hill
Roosevelt Dominates Parker in Presidential Campaign
The New York Sunday Democrat, having bolted Parker, extols Roosevelt as the stronger candidate. Parker is labeled timid and dependent. Roosevelt praised as brave independent and a progressive statesman. The piece argues voters prefer Roosevelt and see no strong opposition to his election.
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New York Sunday Democrat
Parker
Roosevelt
Judge Parker
Theodore Roosevelt
New York Set To Vote Across Regions In Tight Race
The passage argues New York favors the Republican side as Manhattan and upstate voters tilt differently. It predicts a fierce contest with the upstate farmers and thinkers potentially outweighing city support, concluding New York will go Republican.
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New York
Manhattan Island
Roosevelt Favored In Ulster County Vote Prediction
It is freely predicted by those who ought to know that Ulster county New York Judge Parker's home county will give Roosevelt a good majority.
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Ulster County
New York
Parker
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Letter of Acceptance Cites Monetary Policy Split
A critic argues the nation’s monetary standard is not fixed while a party with about forty percent of the vote refuses to state in its platform that the issue is settled. The remark underscores ongoing financial policy tensions.
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Soosevelt
Unduly Puffed Up Democratic Bosses Brag Too Soon
An editorial criticizes wealthy Democrats for boasting about campaign funds and predicting state victories. It warns that money cannot buy loyalty or votes under the Australian ballot and argues the public favors earned, honest money and a Republican administration's prosperity over slick fundraisers.
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West Virginia
Oil Trust
Parker Campaign Fund
Doubtful State Projections After Election Day
A partisan quip notes that the Democrats forecast doubt about the state's outcome now but may concede after the election shows the state was doubtless. The piece hints at shifting sentiment and anticipated changes in political rhetoric.
Northern settlers from Scandinavia push Republican vote surge
The northern fringe of the United States densifies with Nor wean Swedish and Danish migrants. The author argues these descendants share a Republican tradition and will vote Republican this year, claiming strong GOP support from Northern states with large Scandinavian populations.
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United States
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
England
Parker Candidate Becomes Topic in Westward Gist
An Illinois man told a New York Democrat who wandered west that Parker is not expected to be elected. The NY figure said they aim to reconstruct the regular Democratic party, discarding the wild-eyed wonders of 1895 and 1900, and in about eight years will be ready for business.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Bryan
St. Louis
Bryan Rimeel
Parker
Tool
Hill
Sheehan
Bryanites
Sone” Democracy
Illinois
New York
The Party of the Flag and Its Story
A poem extols the old flag, its honor and meaning. It recalls its origins through war and sacrifice, celebrating unity from sea to sea and citizen devotion under the flag. The piece emphasizes strength, safety, and national pride in the party of the flag.
Railroad prosperity benefits the people
The Illinois Central reports total payroll for year ended June 30 1904 rose by $2 400 595 from the prior year. Officials note this as proof that times improve under Republican rule and refute Democratic VP candidate H G Davis. Pennsylvania Railroad stockholders rose to 44 950, up 57 percent since May 1902, signaling broader wealth growth and higher dividends for more stockholders.
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Illinois Central
H. G. Davis
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
United States
Ex President Clevelands essay on youth voting mocked
The article by ex president Cleveland titled Why a Young Man Should Vote the Democratic Ticket is condemned as unimag inative and pointless. The piece is said to misread the youth vote and fails to influence young men who are described as living in the present and ready to vote Republican this fall.
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Cleveland
America
United States
Uncle Henry and Noah’s Ark Political Tale
A rural quip recalls Uncle Henry aboard the ark with Noah and hints at a political bid. The joke notes his failure to secure the floating vote, comparing past whimsy to modern campaigns.
Republican and Democratic Tariff Clash Over Protection
The text contrasts the parties on tariffs, arguing Republicans favor protection and real tariff revision to meet changing conditions, while Democrats denounce protection as robbery and would destroy it, opposing tariff schedule revisions and aiming to remove protection.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Surprises Ahead for Democrats in New York City Votes
Comins hints at surprises in city elections as Roosevelt gains broad support. The piece notes that Russians and German Jews rally behind Roosevelt, praising his stand for oppressed groups and his outspoken stance against abuse.
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New York City
Roosevelt
Tidal wave Over H G Davis Darkens Parker Outlook
At this late date the tide turns against H G Davis as the outlook for Parker grows darker with unspeaking silence.
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H. G. Davis
Parker
Roosevelt Letter of Acceptance Cites Monetary Debate
The excerpt notes that opponents fail to agree on the gold standard and free silver, choosing not to commit and each pursuing their own views. It reflects political strategy, highlighting division over monetary policy and coinage during Roosevelt's campaign.
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Roosevelt
Watson's Views on Roosevelt Parker and the Democratic Party
The Georgian reports Thomas E. Watson of the People's party mocking the independent side show he leads while praising Roosevelt's candor. He criticizes Judge Parker as weak, ridicules his pension stance, and questions the Democrats' unity and faithfulness to pledges, calling them a party of unfulfilled promises.
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Thomas E. Watson
People’s Party
Roosevelt
Parker
Mr. Watson
Judge Parker
National Democracy
St. Louis
No longer they will let Unce Henry Gassaway
A historic local note laments the end of Henry Gassaway’s tenure in Esopus and the shifting fate of D. B. Hill’s workshop as winter days set in.
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D. B. Hill
Parker
Esopus
Henry Gassaway
Don’t Forget Congress in the Great Political Contest
In the four year presidential race the author argues Congress matters as much as the presidency. A Parker victory would bring a Democrat House, dominated by Southern interests, hindering Republican policy. The piece warns a Democratic House could block Republican legislation and harm the nation, deeming a Republican Congress nearly as crucial as a Republican president.
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Congress
Parker
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
South
Committee On Rules
Senate
Poor Old Rooster and the Solid South Politics
A political column laments sectarian distrust in the solid south forty years after the civil era. It mocks Senator Bacon’s tears and urges dissolving old Bourbon mistrust and dogmas. The piece dismisses racial bogeymen and stresses the need to turn out and vote.
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Senator Bacon
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Lanpher, Skinner & Co
ST. Paul, Minn
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Arkansas
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Huron
South Dakota
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Third Street
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D. O. Root
John Gehman
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