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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
4
Prominent labor leaders and unions nationwide oppose Samuel Gompers backing for Bryan and the Democratic ticket. Carpenters Seattle to Brooklyn press echoes, while several unions refuse to follow federation endorsements. Critics call Gompers actions imprudent and warn against Democratic rule, urging workers to vote their own preferences.
Over ten years since the Dingley Park act, conditions have shifted enough to render many schedules too high in places and too low in others, prompting consideration of adjustments to align with current realities. The discussion emphasizes reform to reflect evolving industrial patterns and economic factors.
The speech argues for protectionist tariffs, citing experience under the Dingley law and pledging revision toward a broad protection that balances costs for labor, capital, producers, and workers. It criticizes revenue tariffs as harming American industries and wages, urging voters to support the Republican program and the gold standard.
A condensed extract from the Omaha Bee outlines seven arguments why Bryan’s reasons against the Republicans are invalid. It cites estoppel over popular vote on senators, opposition to a campaign publicity law, support for postal savings banks, criticism of currency bills, GOP fiscal reforms under Roosevelt, wage trends under prior Democratic rule, and tariff positions, framing Bryan's positions as flawed and hypocritical.
A fragmented speech urges labor leaders to study Taft injunctions and see their relevance to fair dealing and even handed justice. It argues the judge’s principles align with laws and practices of responsible labor organizations, framing them as a liberty charter for workers, employers, and the public.
A Chicago News analysis argues against deposit guarantees, comparing bank safety to railways and noting that public deposits differ from private ones. It contends banks provide services beyond safety, requires loans to industry, and that a universal fund would misprice risk, urging focus on loan inspection instead of blanket guarantees.
A fragment from the National Mirror discusses Mr. Bryan and his campaign errors in West Virginia. It notes the state party’s stance on amending the constitution to influence the ballot and election rules. The piece accuses Bryan of dodging the race question and claims some voters may still support him, while criticizing his plans with Democrats.
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