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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
4
The Wahpeton Times notes President Roosevelt curbing reformer Hughes for the Republican presidential nomination while warning that currency inflation may not stop a debt contraction. It cites tariff reform, Panama Canal costs, and postmaster appointments, with references to Taft, Roosevelt, and GOP split fears.
The piece riffs on the Cuban takeover forecast for February, Roosevelt's rail rate talks, Haiti unrest, and critiques of Republican control of national boards. It notes a looming $18 million revenue deficit flagged by Tawney and questions GOP prosperity amid a looming panic era mindset.
Former Senator Chandler advocates that African Americans join in sending instructed delegations to the Republican National Convention to resist manipulation by the administration. He previously helped count out Tilden thirty two years ago, showing his knack for such politics, and may influence current black voters if the plan holds water.
A reader cites a disputed personal talk with the editor of the Wahpeton paper, calls it not for publication, and criticizes the paper’s handling. The piece notes editor changes at the Globe-Gazette and comments on Congressman Sherley of Kentucky declaring Whitney has no enemies in the cloak room.
The article describes the perilous state of the U S treasury with no ready cash to meet current government demands, signaling financial strain and potential policy urgency. It notes partisan perspectives on fiscal management and the depicted urgency in addressing the treasury shortfall.
The article argues the U S Treasury faced a cash shortage of 3 2 million while showing large balances on paper. It questions how 2 010 000 was paid, suggests gold reserves or trust funds were used, and accuses banks of collusion with New York lenders to fuel the panic. It warns that Republican policy blamed for the crisis threatens future panics and erosion of public funds.
A letter questions Republican policies and tariff cures amid panic. It argues financiers on Wall Street are not to blame and cites Judge Sinclair saying Western banks remained sound, yet some banks' limited payments worsened distress.
Wahpeton resident H J Becker testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his long standing backache and kidney symptoms within a day. He bought the first box at J J Keen's drug store and later used two more boxes with thorough improvement. Sold by all dealers 150 cents Foster Milburn Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's. For dentistry see Dr D S Brogunier.
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