Prominent Vocal Elements Highlight GOP Position
President addresses Pennsylvanians delegation noting progressives betrayed by their leaders. The remarks emphasize party unity and concern over internal divisions amid upcoming political challenges.
15 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1916
Page
1
President addresses Pennsylvanians delegation noting progressives betrayed by their leaders. The remarks emphasize party unity and concern over internal divisions amid upcoming political challenges.
A large enthusiastic crowd heard the front porch address at Shadow Lawn where G. Q. P. endured hard licks, highlighting a heated clash over a contested issue.
President Wilson spoke before a large Pennsylvania Democratic delegation in New Jersey Oct 14 calling America ready to fight for American ideals. He contrasted peace with GOP promises, praised the Progressive rank and file, warned of Republican hard line on foreign policy, and urged a League of Nations while stressing congressional action as key to policy. Vance C. McCormick presided.
For twenty four hours ending yesterday, the maximum temperature is shown and the day featured light winds, cloud cover, and measurable precipitation totaling about one inch.
Opinion urges voters to choose Democratic candidates to avoid past graft and misgovernment. The piece contrasts McDonald era policies with current promises of education, roads, fair taxation, and honest governance, arguing a Republican return risks old ring politics and corruption.
The event drew the largest audience yet to hear the president at Shadow Lawn. After the speech, he shook hands with everyone present.
President Wilson informs Governor Whitman that the Mexican border emergency remains, though conditions in northern Mexico are improving. He notes withdrawal dates are uncertain and warns that pulling militia now could invite further aggression against U S lives and property.
Japan and Russia lodged protests against American backed railway concessions in China. The Siems-Carey agreement with China covers about 400 miles from Foeng-Cheng to Lanchon-fu, while Japan protested a 200 mile grand canal project in Shantung.
Washington reports no official protest from Japan or Russia over the American International Corporation rail contract in China. The private firm secured the loan and rights without State Department input, with potential government aid only if rights are violated or a direct appeal is made.
Miguel Fontes the Carranga customs guard who was shot Thursday at Naco Sonora is said to have been wounded by another Carranga customs guard according to evidence reviewed by the board of American army officers. Fontes had previously told relatives he was shot by a quarrelling guard but after questioning here he said an American mule driver fired at him. His wounds are described as serious.
The fast Southern Pacific Lark train from Los Angeles to San Francisco derailed seven miles north of Watsonville at 7:50 AM as rails spread. The two Pullman cars and the dining car overturned. One woman and two cooks injured in the Aromas incident.
King Ferdinand II to assume supreme command of his forces as Russian reinforcements head to the theater to aid in the ongoing campaign. The move signals a shift in leadership amid mounting military activity and Allied support.
Berlin reports ongoing battles on the Somme with French and British forces losing ground while Austro German advances push in Transylvania and along the Romanian front. Rumanian troops defend Mania as Italian forces inch toward Trieste and prisoners exceed 15,000. The Allied casualty figure from June reaches about 2,000,000.
Washington officials say the German submarine U-53 is on its way back to Germany and another U-boat may head for the American coast. Details of the information are not disclosed and naval officers doubt secret bases on U.S. shores.
Mexican war report says Cruz Hurtado a Villa chief and several followers died in a hand to hand clash with government troops led by Gen. Jesus Nova in the Huertachic canon. Villa forces dispersed and Ortega’s group captured and shot by Carranza troops on October 16.
In Wilkes Barre a planned event by Wildon Paral NN faced a warning from the mayor and a threat to call state police to prevent a large outburst in support of the president.
About 75 000 coal miners flooded the city to cheer Roosevelt for Hughes while banners urged eight hour workday and Wilson, prompting Mayor Koskeln to bar a parade and mobilize state police amid fear of clashes. Miners counter with renewed support for Wilson and criticism of Roosevelt’s 1902 settlement.
The piece notes strong Wilson support among miners and hesitation to host Hughes, with Stephen Hughes Hazleton city clerk declining on the reception committee. It quotes Father J. J. Curran, Roosevelt ally turned Democrat, praising Roosevelt but opposing the Hughes alliance and predicting Wilson’s likely re election. Curran had been a progressive four years earlier.
In a New York Times letter, Cardinal Gibbons urges military training for American youth, saying discipline will build character and fitness, promote fraternity across class and national lines, foster obedience to lawful authority, and deter war by showing preparedness.
A Dover news agency report relays a German authority statement on submarine warfare near the United States coast. It says merchant ships may be stopped and sunk after search and safety, under strict conditions, but only with warning and within neutral flag rules. It also notes neutrality concerns and denies a blockade.
Saginaw Mich Oct 14 The coal miners strike involving about 3000 men was settled today with workers to return Monday after a weeklong stoppage over pay based on gross weight. Demands were adjusted.
Petrograd reports successful patrol actions along the Stokhod and north toward Volhynia. Outpost fighting led to numerous hostile trenches being occupied according to today's war office statement.
Nebraska audiences hear candidate Hughes Ogoffs pledge devotion to peace and horror at slaughter. He states he would avoid war as leader and emphasizes restraint and diplomacy in international affairs.
Charles E B Hughes urged Nebraskans that current prosperity is temporary and defended his peace record while campaigning. He pressed for protective tariffs to safeguard American enterprise, condemned Underwood policy, and warned opponents against war rhetoric as dangerous to national interests.
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