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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
A long editorial filled with political opinions from a Wisconsin era paper notes Senator Foraker tariff talk, re enlistment of colored troops, Taft administration politics, and Democratic endorsements. It references President Roosevelt, Governor Douglas, and various party tensions, hinting at a nationwide mood shift amid economic debates and labor themes.
The piece blames Republicans for high tariffs that harm Canada and the United States, arguing protectionism raises prices and benefits trusts. It accuses Roosevelt Taft leaders of catering to protected monopolists and warns of elected officials fixing "reasonable profit" for trusts at the expense of consumers.
The piece argues that reformers oppose a proposed international treaty with Bogland seen as unconstitutional and aimed at strengthening U S power. It claims the treaty would enable offensive and defensive alliance and political offense extradition, provoking protests from Irish Americans and an anti-ratification campaign.
The piece contends Congress will do little on financial issues this session while Republican leaders boast of action. It notes Wanger's plan to probe the post office department over alleged unlawful expenditures, including Hitchcock’s pay while lobbying for Taft. It also calls for scrutinizing Taft’s salary and travel expenses from the treasury amid his campaign.
The piece imagines Taft winning the presidency and naming three or four Supreme Court justices. It argues such selections would favor injunctions and a government run by courts, armed forces, and agencies, sidelining Congress and the initiative and referendum. It labels this Roosevelt‑influenced outlook as inwardly misguided.
The piece argues against a libel law and in favor of a free press, asserting the Capitol Commission act aimed to control editors and that public officials must be exposed. It defends bold reporting on graft and looting as essential public accountability.
The McKenzie machine rises to spotlight amid political corruption claims in North Dakota. It aims to purge the state of the mars of accumulated political corruption and restore respect before voters in other states.
Notice announces a mortgage sale due to default on payments. It mentions a party named Mc Barbet and mentions sections and dates, but the text is garbled and incomplete. The intended action is foreclosure with a sale scheduled after a specified date, involving an entity and guardians associated with the claim.
The editorial calls for Republican voters to attend caucuses at the Minot Convention to purge the party, labeling past leadership as piratical and urging a moral house cleaning. It warns that reform is needed to avoid continued decline and highlights civic duty to participate. Also includes an advertisement for Dr Shoop's Restorative and legal blanks.
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