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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
4
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The piece extols William Jennings Bryan as a towering figure in Democratic history, noting his long central role in national politics, oratory prowess, and moral leadership. It contrasts his nomination at Denver with Republican opposition and discusses reactions to Roosevelt, Taft, and the Garber-Johnson affair, predicting future electoral outcomes and party strategies.
The piece argues over what constitutes a reasonable profit for trusts under tariff policy, accusing Republicans of padding duties to boost profits. It notes trusts would set increases after elections, harming voters, and cites a Pipe Trust report showing stagnation and price declines during 1907 as evidence of weak recovery despite claims of an improving economy.
The piece critiques official power used for partisan ends and attacks on the Tri Partite Trust for wage and tax issues. It questions Republican claims of protecting workers while criticizing tariff design and the administration’s foreign policy toward Castro. It notes Taft’s nomination and hopes of a business revival amid lagging prosperity and hints at July Fourth sentiments in Mexico.
The convention serches for a Bryan supporter to back on the ticket as leaders, Towns and McNeil among possible running mates, with others like Burton Harrison and Francis seen as contenders. Ollie James withdraws, while Nicholas Nixon and Charles Bryan steer for a Bryan victory. Delegates fill the galleries as telephoned prospects and nominations unfold, including Kern and Towns pursuit, amid party tension.
Washington July 10 President Castro has cut diplomatic relations with the United States amid broader moves against Western powers. Venezuela has also severed ties with France and tensions with Holland rise as Caracas plans to withdraw its diplomats, while trade may continue. Venezuelan officials in New York will handle official matters as relations deteriorate. The scene mirrors earlier ruptures with France and hints at a gradual return to normalcy through economic channels rather than full isolation.
The piece notes rising opposition to America and suggests President Castro may be misled about motives behind Secretary Root's push for arbitration. It cites Venezuela's refusal to grant redress for actions against American interests and the withdrawal of the American legation at Caracas amid claims and confiscations.
Colonial Country Club Hotel in Indiana promotes rates from 260 to 4.60 per day American Plan with private baths and weekly rates. Encourages visitors to drink the water and bathe to cure kidney liver stomach ailments and nervous complaints. Offers mail order mineral water and physician advice upon sending 2.00.
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