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October 20, 1908
Palestine Daily Herald
Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
What is this article about?
On Oct. 20 in West Virginia, presidential candidate William Howard Taft spoke in multiple towns, stating the recent economic depression was unlike past ones as it was localized, sparing the West and farmers. He argued restoring confidence required rejecting William Jennings Bryan in the election.
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NOT A REAL PANIC.
Taft Says the Recent Depression Was Unlike Former Ones.
Special to the Herald.
Martinsburg, W. Va., Oct. 20.--Taft spoke in a dozen towns in West Virginia today, and among other things declared the recent panic was unlike the former depressions, differing in that it was only felt in spots. He says the west was not affected and that the farmers were not hurt. He said what the country needs now is to have confidence restored and the election of Bryan would not bring this about. In fact, he declared, it would be impossible to restore confidence if Bryan was chosen.
Taft Says the Recent Depression Was Unlike Former Ones.
Special to the Herald.
Martinsburg, W. Va., Oct. 20.--Taft spoke in a dozen towns in West Virginia today, and among other things declared the recent panic was unlike the former depressions, differing in that it was only felt in spots. He says the west was not affected and that the farmers were not hurt. He said what the country needs now is to have confidence restored and the election of Bryan would not bring this about. In fact, he declared, it would be impossible to restore confidence if Bryan was chosen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Taft Speech
West Virginia
Economic Depression
Bryan Election
Panic Spots
What entities or persons were involved?
Taft
Bryan
Where did it happen?
West Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
West Virginia
Event Date
Oct. 20
Key Persons
Taft
Bryan
Event Details
Taft spoke in a dozen towns in West Virginia, declaring the recent panic unlike former depressions as it was only felt in spots, with the west unaffected and farmers unhurt. He stated the country needs restored confidence, which electing Bryan would prevent.