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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
2
The Freeman Tribune urges registered voters to support Republican electors and Taft in the coming election. It cautions farmers to vote next Tuesday and notes local calls to back I Eberle for coroner while addressing registration rules and various political positions.
An almost 85 year old former soldier declares support for Taft this year. He faults Bryan as socialist populist and notes Bryan’s platform omits principles. He praises Taft as a constructive statesman with experience in the Philippines, Cuba, and Panama, predicting Taft’s election.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes that attacking Taft for being a Unitarian backfires, citing presidents Jefferson Adams and Lincoln among Unitarians and listing other notable Unitarians in politics, science, and reform. It argues the religious affiliation keeps Taft in good company and diminishes the faction effort.
Nonpartisan Washington publication Arms and the Man argues voters must consider military preparedness when choosing the next U S president. It notes both major parties have supported recent legislation aiding the Army Navy and National Guard while urging rational policy and responsible voting.
The piece contrasts William Jennings Bryan with Taft and Roosevelt, arguing Bryan would weaken national defense by favoring a smaller army and weaker navy. It praises Taft and Roosevelt as capable leaders who can steer a strong military policy, warning that Bryan could return the nation to military unpreparedness.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette comments that a political campaign shows the fool killer has failed to do his duty in a sharp press remark. The line reflects partisan tone and uses a quotation about civic responsibility.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald questions whether pro reform Republicans will back Carroll to restore aims they have fought against. The editorial cites patriotism over partisanship and criticizes party stalemate. The Marshalltown Times-Republican weighs Roosevelt’s journalism and a taft majority prediction from the Glidden Graphic
Sioux City Journal notes Roosevelt’s remarks on Taft's labor record referencing the Allis-Chalmers injunction and Nuaraimore case. It recalls the sweeping original order restraining peaceful union persuasion and its Supreme Court review where the union prevailed on key points.
Des Moines Iowa October 29 voters prepare to weigh campaign claims as Taft and Roosevelt clash over labor rulings and executive experience. The piece argues Taft’s record shows justice for labor and consumer interests and contrasts Taft with Bryan’s inexperience and shifting positions.
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