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A staff correspondent reports on President William Howard Taft’s recent visit to Iowa. Taft was respectfully received and listened to, but it is not clear that public opinion was affected by his visit. Many farmers and small business owners were interviewed for their opinion and there was not a consensus for or against Taft among Republicans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-30
David C. Outlear thanks the members of the New York County Colored Republican Organization for electing him as president to the newly established Republican Organization. He hopes to bring together African American Republicans to defeat Democrats who have been turning Republicans to their side. Outlear hopes their organization will be able to work with the “regular Republican organization” to maintain Republican influence and success. The article includes a photograph of Outlear.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-30
In a letter from Henry B. Joy to Wilbur Fisk Wakeman published in the Detroit Free Press, Joy discusses his current views of political conditions, warning against the dangers of tariff tinkering and the interests of the American people. Joy further comments on the upcoming presidential election, where he sees a Democratic administration taking over but hopes for Republican nomination.
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1911-10-23
Following a number of legislative items, including voting on an amendment to a bill and a motion to investigate participation in international expositions, Senator Robert M. La Follette delivers a speech beginning with proposed tariff reciprocity with Canada, but quickly turning to his view that President William H. Taft has abandoned his campaign promises to continue the progressive policies of his predecessor Theodore Roosevelt. La Follette excoriates Taft on his stances on taxes and conservation, among other issues.
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1911-07-15
This article reports on the relationship between William H. Taft and Theodore Roosevelt in light of the 1912 presidential election. The article specifically looks at how Taft is handling the Reciprocity Agreement between the United States and Canada and provides Roosevelt’s commentary on the treaty. The article ends by saying the Democratic Party does not have a candidate of the same reputation in domestic or international politics like Taft or Roosevelt.
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1911-06-09
This article written by Bela Tokaji speaks about Theodore Roosevelt’s address at General Grant National Memorial on Decoration Day. The article discusses Roosevelt’s activities during the Spanish-American War and his political engagements. Tokaji also criticizes those who blamed Roosevelt for the Republican Party’s losses from the 1910 elections.
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1911-06-08
Charles J. Bonaparte comments on how Maryland will vote in the upcoming presidential election between President Roosevelt and judge Alton B. Parker. Bonaparte believes the race will come down to the success of the Democratic managers in manipulating the vote totals and the attitudes of independent Democrats. Bonaparte himself believes that Maryland should vote for Roosevelt, as Parker’s campaign is working with Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Maryland and former New York Governor David B. Hill, and will be beholden to them as his “twin sponsors.” There has been much more natural support for Roosevelt from independent factions than there has been for Parker.
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1904-09-28
The Democratic State Central Committee of Arkansas rejected the proposition for a presidential primary. J. H. Harrod, president of the Woodrow Wilson Club, submitted resolutions to have candidate names put on the ticket but withdrew it after Senator James P. Clarke and the majority opposed it. Harrod believes Wilson is the only candidate who can defeat Theodore Roosevelt.
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1911-01-04
In a speech at Cooper Union, John Brisben Walker revealed his conservative six-plank platform for the Democratic party, and seemed to support Joseph Wingate Folk as his candidate. The financial plank of Walker’s platform is endorsed by William Jennings Bryan.
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1904-05-04
Former president Grover Cleveland’s endorsement of Alton B. Parker for the Democratic presidential nomination has caused many Democrats to reflexively oppose Parker. The writer of the article questions why Democratic papers are not more supportive of Cleveland’s views.
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1904-04-07
The article strongly criticizes August Belmont’s control of newspapers and the Democratic Party. It particularly blasts Adolph S. Ochs and Charles Ransom Miller of the New York Times, stating that the paper is Belmont’s mouthpiece.
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1904-04-07
At a joint meeting of the National Republican Editorial Association and the Republican Editorial Association of New York State, National Association president James A. Sleicher spoke about the importance of newspapers and magazines in American life, and praised the continuing success of the Republican Party. He expressed support for President Roosevelt’s continued success.
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1904-02-06
Leslie’s Weekly refutes the idea published in Harper’s Weekly that the Republicans will be in a weak position in the 1904 election. Especially in light of Tom Loftin Johnson’s “tomfoolery” in Ohio and Nebraska’s support of the free-silver platform, the Democrats do not have a chance in the election.
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1903-09-17
The article outlines efforts made by a coalition of “Wall Street Republicans,” Democrats, and trade unionists to stop President Roosevelt from being nominated for the next presidential election. The Democrats have been agitating labor groups over an incident at the Government Printing Office involving the discharge and subsequent reinstatement of William A. Miller, the assistant foreman of the book bindery.
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1903-09-16
In this letter to the editor of The Globe and Commercial Advertiser, the writer discusses the challenge facing the Democratic Party in developing a platform and putting forth a candidate that can win the presidential election against Theodore Roosevelt.
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1904-06-24
Dame Democracy throws up her hat as she faces David B. Hill. There is another David B. Hill behind her.
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1904-09-03
The “Democratic party” holds a “ruin to U.S. industries” knife with a hilt that features Alton B. Parker’s head. The Democratic party brings the knife near a group of individuals, including a “citizen,” “capitalist,” “manufacturer,” and “house owner.” The arm of the party reads, “Democratic platform: tariff for revenue only means smaller wages.” The hand has several words: “spoils,” “Hillism,” “Bryanism,” “Gormanism,” “Belmontism,” and “fallacies.”
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1904-09
In the cartoon on the left, “Democracy” is a “political hobo” as he walks on the “free silver road.” In the cartoon on the right, “Democracy” greets “Wall Street,” who says, “My brother,” on “Belmont-Hill Road.” Democracy responds, “Yes, I’ve a strawberry mark on my left arm.”
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1904-09
Thomas Taggart sleeps with his feet resting on a large drum. He is dressed in a suit made of playing cards.
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1904-08-29
A “messenger” brings a message for “the boss” but does not know to whom to give it. Victor Dowling, Thomas Taggart, De Lancey Nicoll, William F. Sheehan, George B. McClellan, and David B. Hill hold out their hands for the message.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-30