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October 31, 1908

Senator Foraker discusses how President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft handle the Brownsville affair, and the belief that is challenged only to “‘embarrass’ the government administration.”

October 24, 1908

Secretary William H. Taft speaks at the Horse Show in Richmond and makes a “most favorable impression” on The Planet with his focus on black rights and equality.

October 17, 1908

The Democratic Party issues a statement accusing President Roosevelt of using the spoils system to gain votes for Secretary Taft.

October 17, 1908

The Planet answers questions they receive as to whether or not they support the Democratic or Republican Party, and which they believe is less discriminatory.

October 3, 1908

William J. Bryan sends a letter to President Roosevelt denying his affiliation with trusts, declaring that “we are making a fight for the whole people and not for those who have been enjoying privileges and favors at the hands of the government.”

September 19, 1908

At his last day of campaigning in New Jersey, William J. Bryan delivers an enthusiastic speech for the Democratic party and “expressed his sorrow” for people who were “compelled to live” under the Republican party’s rule.

September 19, 1908

Thirty-two white soldiers are charged with assaulting a woman in Denver, and President Roosevelt declares there must be a trial before “dismissing them without honor” like he did in the Brownsville affair.

September 12, 1908

At the parade of the Grand Army of the Republic in Ohio, Senator Foraker and Judge Taft reconcile false accusations of resentment and feuding over the presidential campaign.

September 5, 1908

When 220 saloons shut down in Atlantic City, the residents experience “a real blue Sunday,” as it was the fourth time in over forty years that there was a drinkless day.

August 22, 1908

When James. R. Sherman is given the Republican nomination for vice president, the people of Utica, N.Y. host elaborate ceremonies and parades, exclaiming that “the affair is a grand holiday in honor of Mr. Sherman.”
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