Taft praised as Pacific builder in Open Door era
The article extols William H Taft as a constructive Republican leader shaping US policy in the Pacific. It credits him with advancing the Open Door in China, Philippines gains, and shifting naval strength to the Pacific, framing him as key to Greater America and future Far East trade dominance. It quotes Taft on trade, open doors, and the need for U.S. vigilance and diplomacy. The piece urges Young Republicans to back pro tariff and expansionist policies amid a political clash with Democrats.
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Japan
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Far East
Roosevelt Hot Shot
Letter from an American citizen condemning Governor Haskell for his role in a national campaign and urging voters to judge Taft by deeds, not words. The writer argues Bryan’s approach would fail to fix a national evil and calls for accountability from both sides.
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Bryan
Mr. Taft
Tide of Prosperity and Industrial Growth
Proclaiming rising wealth the tide of prosperity will grow with industrial power. An optimistic view credits intelligent labor and better fabrics, predicting global markets won’t sacrifice the home base, despite political opinions about Parker and Davis.
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James & Sherman
Governor Hughes Builds Democratic Support in New York
The report notes Governor Hughes gains broad backing from Democrats in New York while contrasting Taft and Bryan era politics. It mentions political maneuvers and party alignment with sparse details.
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Hughes
New York State
Springfeld
Bryan's Specious Record Prom Taft Cincinnati Speech
Taft criticizes Bryan for twelve years of unfulfilled promises and impractical reforms. He argues Bryan favors theoretical banking changes over stable policy and questions Bryan’s regard for business interests and national responsibility.
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Growth of Wealth Per Capita In American History
The article traces savings bank growth from 1820 to 1889, noting per capita savings rose from 13 cents to over 42 dollars as bank deposits expanded. It cites population and wealth shifts, contrasting eras of Democratic and Republican rule and highlighting rising number of savers from 40 or so in 1820 to over 6 million by later years.
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Los Angeles Times
United States
James Buchanan
Fragmentary Remarks on Speaking and Politics in Baltimore
The text mocks a public figure who speaks everywhere from church to Senate and House, praising his ubiquity while noting his waning support. It references John A. Joyce in Baltimore and hints at a political decline.
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Roosevelt Urges Support for Taft Based on Moral Uplift
The letter states Roosevelt hopes far right citizens will back Taft for material progress and national uplift. He commends Taft's proven words and emphasizes the importance of the poll pledge to American honor and interests.
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Taft
Prominent Democrats Desert Bryan Vote Shifts Quietly
A wave of defections to Taft and Sherman crosses major cities. Chicago leader William Prentiss accuses Bryan of betraying his followers while California's John J. Barrett registers as a Republican. Baltimore and Maryland figures including W A Garrett and Major Venable pivot toward Taft, signaling broad GOP appeal among business and Democratic elites.
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Taft hailed as friend of labor in landmark rulings
The piece lauds William Howard Taft for labor decisions that protected union rights and ended the notion that union labor was a conspiracy. It credits Taft with elevating job security, enabling workers to leave employment freely, and cites later attempts to revive old limits as defeated by his precedents.
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Taft record praised amid Democratic defense of policy
A Democratic commentator hails Taft’s record as solid, noting no party credit for the president and implying broad support for his stance. The piece suggests Taft’s position is defensible and respectable in political discourse.
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