Taft and color line policy in the Philippines
Taft sought to dismantle social color lines during his governorship in the Philippines. He invited leading Filipinos to dinner and social events with his wife, treated rich and poor alike, and engaged with Filipino leaders to foster mutual respect. A friend noted Taft’s open access in official spaces and his effort to gain Filipino support through personal engagement and social equalization.
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Philippines
Taft
Flo
Restoring Confidence in Taft Boosts Railroad Faith
Restoring confidence is urged as crucial for a railroad revival with voters and investors. Belton of the Mexican Central Railroad lauds Taft’s election as key to restoring public trust, enabling financing for extensions and improvements. The campaign is framed as sober, pro country progress, highlighting Taft’s action oriented leadership and the GOP’s strength in doubtful states.
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Taft
M. Belton
Mexican Central Railroad
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Republican Party
Governor Harris The Farmer Statesman In Ohio Race
The piece defends Governor Harris as a farmer and a multi‑faced public figure. It notes Lents attacks him as merely a farmer, while highlighting Harris’s roles as a soldier lawyer student and former lieutenant governor. Harris’ farm in Preble County and his impact on economic history are emphasized. It argues Ohio voters will favor Harris despite Lents’ rural rhetoric.
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Congress
Judson Harmon
Lents
Lentz
Harris
Lima
Ohio
Lewis
Preble County
McKinley
Cleveland
Harria
Harts
J. J. Lentz
Prosperity and Politics An Allegory for This Campaign
An allegorical piece argues prosperity is threatened by self serving leaders. It urges readers to test claims of reform versus entrenched power, warning that political figures mix fear with promises to gain control. The piece compares clashing motives to rotten fruit and urges independent judgment.
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Prodder
Plutocracy
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Taft Questions Bryan Theory on Restoring Confidence
In Chicago, President Taft asks if Bryan’s economic theories justify believing that Bryan’s November election would restore confidence and attract capital, arguing that current delays in capital investment threaten the business future of the country.
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Bryan
William H. Taft
Chicago
Reasons for Taft Cited by Local Supporter in 1912
A local man lists six reasons to support Taft including honesty, capability, and principled leadership. He portrays Taft as cautious and experienced, arguing the president would revive prosperity and keep the party stable after 44 years in power.
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Taft
Aiate
Political Points about Farmers and Cattle in Ohio Debate
A local column humorously questions Farmer Judson A. Harmon on bovine anatomy and politics. It denies Rhode Island Greening cattle, mocks hydraulic rams, and critiques Bryan era policies, suggesting democracy favors people over paternalism while poking at Kern and the era’s party lines.
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Ohio
Judson A. Harmon
Brat
Bank Guaranty Proposal Sparks Bitter Debate in State
Former Governor Herrick argues against deposit guarantees calling the system an absurd solution that shifts risk from banks to taxpayers. He warns that guaranteeing both loans and deposits invites fraud and would distort credit, urging voters to consider alternative funding for bad loans. Oblo voters face a choice in upcoming state races, with Chifley Green highlighted as a leading Republican candidate for state treasurer.
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Iis
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Tax Payers Notice from Darke Co Treasurer
Daniel Burns treasurer of Darke County Ohio requests taxpayers to designate property by township name lot and acreage when paying taxes by draft or mail. Instructions cover remittance by registered letter and enclosing self addressed envelope. Notice dated October 1 1908 in Greenville Ohio.
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Anid County
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Taft A Friend Of The Miners Elimination Of Mining Dangers
Taft helps establish a government mining experimental station in Pittsburg, gaining at least six months for setup. The station aims to reduce mine disasters by testing coal dust and firedamp explosions, with Taft’s swift action linked to potential life-saving gains and earlier focus after 1907 1908 disasters. The Pittsburgh facility demonstrates explosive gallery tests and aims to cut deaths by about 1,000 next year.
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United States
William H. Taft
Taft
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Naomia
Monongah
W. Va
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Ala
Era
Congress
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