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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
9
A centennial praise of Secretary of War Taft notes his personal leadership on the Isthmian project. It highlights wage increases for foreign workers, a four week paid vacation, and potential six weeks, plus the shift toward better labor conditions, sanitation, and health. The piece extols Taft for guiding planning, preparation, and construction stages, emphasizing efficiency and global esteem.
The Kansas City Star reports on Democratic infighting over Governor Haskell linked to Standard Oil. It argues Haskell differs from Foraker and criticizing Bryan for promoting him. The piece questions Bryan's judgment, notes calls to sever Haskell's involvement until innocence is proven, and highlights party divisions over campaign finance and reform measures.
A two year experiment of the postal savings bank under the American flag in the Philippines is regarded as a great success. The report notes rapid expansion from Manila begun October 1, 1900, with 285 offices by year end and deposits totaling 780,361.43 pesos while withdrawals reached 280,409.21 pesos, leaving a net 500,403.31 pesos. The system, promoting small deposits without books, is seen as promising for widespread Filipino trust in government banking.
The article proclaims Theodore Roosevelt’s support for William Howard Taft as the sole reform ally. It lauds Taft as a true reformer, capable of acting decisively against abuses while avoiding excesses. Roosevelt credits Taft with shared policies and vows to back him, asserting Taft’s trustworthiness to wage decency and fair dealing, especially on behalf of wageworkers.
The Portland Oregonian reports the oil-tank steamer WN Haskell is homeward bound to Oklahoma with a heavy load to port. In St Louis the Globe-Democrat alters its reference to Mr Roosevelt noting Mt. Bryan no longer calls him imitator counterpart or understudy.
A portrait of William Howard Taft as a blend of humor and fierce resolve. The piece credits his lifelong altruism and willingness to fight for others, notably highlighting his wartime temperance in battles fought with nonviolent means for peace. It notes his judicial temperament, courage, and broad empathy, praising his presidency qualifications and enduring work ethic.
A fragmented list of Republican state chairmen and addresses across Colorado Idaho Iowa Michigan Montana Nebraska North Dakota and other Western states. The OCR shows names such as Whitney Newton Frank F Johnson Lafayette Young and Job Wharton along with city locations and unclear postal details.
Clergymen from many denominations rallied to defend Judge Taft against religious criticism, denouncing attacks as unfair. Noted leaders including Bishop Fallows and Archbishop Ireland praised Taft’s broad, respectful faith. Campaigns that labeled him Catholic or Unitarian backfired, boosting his image among Christian ministers and lay Catholics alike.
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