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What President Taft Did Last Week 09/28/1910 (opens the original)
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Recap6 Days Ago: Taft is meeting with Republicans in Ohio to unify them for both the midterms in general and specifically to endorse Warren G. Harding (running for Governor).5 Days Ago: At the Illinois Republican Convention, insurgents (left-wing members) have succeeded in their push for a progressive agenda. Also of note, they endorsed Taft and his administration (despite his low approval around the country).4 Days Ago: Taft is expected to see his brother in Cincinnati before heading to Washing
What President Taft Did Last Week 09/21/1910 (opens the original)
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Recap6 Days Ago: In a blow to black Americans, Taft is reforming the selection of delegates for President, decreasing their representation. The belief is that this move will put North Carolina in play for GOP candidates.Also, the Ballinger-Pinchot committee (now having a majority of GOP votes) has met to conclude their investigation. Last week Republicans, realizing their absences will mean Taft’s Secretary, Ballinger, will be declared guilty, left the room to prevent a quorum.Now, Democrats hav
What President Taft Did Last Week 09/14/1910 (opens the original)
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Recap6 Days Ago: Taft has returned to Massachusetts. In Boston he visited Solicitor General Lloyd Bowers who is ill but improving. Then Taft headed to Beverly, MA.5 Days Ago: Taft rode to Squantum Field to watch Englishman Grahame White fly with Boston Mayor Fitzgerald. When Taft arrived White came over and said, "I would like to take your son up with me," looking at Charlie. Taft declined.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!P6Y0!,f_auto,q_a
What President Taft Did Last Week 09/07/1910 (opens the original)
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Recap6 Days Ago: Vice President Sherman is in Enid, OK speaking on tariffs and the midterms. He said a Democratic House would stop any progressive ideas and would not revise the current (unpopular) tariff rates.5 Days Ago: In Nebraska, Roosevelt gave a speech that many believe is directed towards Taft. He warns the administration not to let other nations act as a protector for the Panama Canal. It would essentially tear up the Monroe Doctrine. (Taft is not excited about the U.S. controlling the
What President Taft Did Last Week 08/31/1910 (opens the original)
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Recap6 Days Ago: Taft has signed an order conserving over 8 million acres of coal land in Idaho.5 Days Ago: Gifford Pinchot, the former employee of Taft who is now his biggest critic, is blaming the current forest fires on those senators who are not in favor of conservation. He names Sen. Heyburn (ID), Sen. Carter (MT), and Rep. Modell (WY) whose districts are the worst hit.4 Days Ago: In an effort to stop the raging forest fires in the west, Taft has ordered all forts in the Northwest to fire t
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