Ohio in Balance as Temperance Issue Shapes Vote
Long analysis of Ohio politics showing the temperance question driving the 1906 state race. Prosaloon Harris vs Harmon clash, with churches and anti-saloon sentiment likely to decide. Republicans favored Taft. Harmon hurt by local option debates. Darke and many counties moving dry. Local notices and ads interwoven.
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Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
John M. Pattison
Harris
Harmon
Personal Liberty League
Rose
Rose County
Herrick
Hamilton County
Judge Harmon
Old Bill Taft by Rev Hy Boatman Poem Fragment
Fragmentary verse by Rev Hy Boatman published in Fullerton California in September proclaims support for William Howard Taft and reform. It urges upright leadership, anti graft, and moral governance with a period tone and pseudonymous references.
Mine Workers Leader Declines Political Endorsements
Official circular from Indianapolis dated October 7 1908 to United Mine Workers of America states the union will not influence members voting. It notes the organization has about 300 000 members of diverse political views and urges members to vote by their own judgment while focusing on workers' interests and long term welfare.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Offic
United Mine Workers of America
United States
United Mine Workers
Isaue
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Labor Movement
Gompers
Friends of Labor
Bryan
Taft
International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel
War Department
Secretary of War
The Esperanto Vote and the Bryan Platform Commentary
A New York Sun quip notes voters should awaken to the Esperanto idea and pamphlets abroad for language outreach. The Los Angeles Examiner recalls Bryan’s four word speech on fields and work, while a Rochester Chronicle mocks Hughes calling Bryan policies folly. The piece concludes with unemployed seeking work and Bryan offering a platform.
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New York Sun
Uiove
Los Angeles Examiner
Bryan
Taft in the Islands and the Philippines Mission
The article recounts Taft and McKinley's approach to the Philippine question. It describes the first Philippine commission, the push for civilian governance, and Taft's reluctant acceptance of the duty to shape a new nation. It notes President McKinley's hope for a humane, guiding role and Taft's altruistic stance.
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Philippines
Thio
McKinley
Ed Tarethey
Concek
Cromer
Cotentl
Kerry
Taft
William BR. Day
Mr. Day
Supreme Court Bevel
Thad
Bugland
United States
Philippine Islands
Manila
Mr. Taft
Mc.Kinley
Mr.Taft
Billy Bryan Song Parody From Campaign 1908
A political verse parody titled Billy Bryan appears in a Cleveland Plain Dealer piece from September. It mocks audience reactions and campaign rhetoric with rhymes and dialect, referencing a donkey and a train scene as a metaphor for a failing message. The item notes Fullerton California location and dates, plus publication and copyright details.
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Cleveland
Tribute to Ma Taft Recognition of His Efforts
A long, ornate report chronicles Taft’s reception in Shughai with praise for his role in remitting Boxer Indemnity and restoring commercial amity. It notes demonstrations by Chinese officials, a ceremonial gift of Chinese silver to Secretary of War Willie Taft, and calls the visit a renewal of friendship between China and the United States.
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Shughai
Laudlifal Yituaten Gardens
Perenne
Tadaoe
Walloe
Ujney
China
Tadewinky
Toll
Talibha
Willie
Daft
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Epworth League
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Charley Reigle
Dave Shioedecker
Belle Sentman
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Bradford
M. Howard
Indiana
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Hood’s Grocery
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West Franklin
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Rev HY Boatman
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