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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
7
James A. Edgerton argues predictions are hazardous yet analyzes the two parties. He compares Bryan and Taft, predicts one will win the presidency, and notes both are optimistic about their chances. Edgerton highlights the uneasy forecasting game and party dynamics ahead of conventions.
The writer argues Taft will win the Republican national convention, dismissing minor parties. He cites Indiana, the South, and the West as favorable, with Hughes as a distant rival and Roosevelt influence looming. The piece frames Taft as the president’s choice and insists defeating his nomination would insult Roosevelt and the public mood.
A columnist weighs Taft and Bryan as nominees, noting Roosevelts backing for Taft and Bryans confident bid. The piece surveys each candidates strengths and weaknesses, labor and minority votes, Wall Street, and regional dynamics, concluding the contest will be intensely close. Bryan is not to be dismissed.
Secretary Taft renames fellow officials on White House steps calling Metcalf Neptune Meyer Mercury and Wilson Ceres. Taft and colleagues laugh at the image of these senior leaders as gods in a lighthearted moment before a cabinet session.
Memorial Day ode honors fallen soldiers and their sacrifice for freedom. The piece praises patriotism, reverence, and the duty of the living to honor the dead with flowers, flags, and solemn rites. It invokes gratitude to God and a timeless pledge to freedom and equal laws.
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