Republicans Split and Wilson Wins in Dialogue of Time
A 1916 Ashland Chronicle column critiques Republican infighting and Old Guard resistance while praising Wilson progressivism. It cites Hughes era contrasts, Edison’s support, tariff reform, and Maine results to argue for continued Democratic leadership and national financial focus in Washington.
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Bublee
Senate
Gallinger
Republican “Old Guard
Maine
Sills
Wilson
Fernald
Rooseveltan Taft
Hale
New York
United States
Wall Street
Nebates
High Finance
Washington
Hughes
Suffragists and Democrats Face Backlash in West
Oregon and Idaho activists criticize East suffragists for urging anti-Democrat votes. Mrs Thompson cites three Oregon campaigns aided by Democrats and men. Wilson's pro suffrage stance praised after Atlantic City speech. he says suffrage is not a partisan issue and should win broadly.
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Republican Party
Nicola Greeley- Smith
New York
Oregon
Congressional Union
George E. Chamberlain
Thompson
Mrs. Graham
Idaho
East
Woodrow Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
Atlantic City
Nixon
Burbank Links With Wilson in Endorsement
California horticulturist Luther Burbank publicly praises President Wilson as the greatest statesman. He joins Thomas Edison in endorsing the Wilson-Edison stance while noting both men remain lifelong Republicans. Edison adds Americans must vote for the nation’s welfare over party labels.
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Wilson
Luther Burbank
California
Burbank
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
Hughes Faces Call for Clear Policy Platform
The speaker says Mr Hughes has not yet explained his constructive program if elected president. The American people want concrete proposals and a demonstration of leadership. There is concern the Republican candidate could become an anti leader, which is warned against.
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Edison
Wilson
United States
Thomas A. Edison
Mexico
Tariff Commission
Hughes
Crooks of 1912 Compare Hughes Pledges to Past
The piece argues that Candidate Hughes cannot keep his promises as President, citing his governorship record. It notes his vetoes on labor bills and reforms, his failed efforts on streetcar congestion, and resignation for the Supreme Court appointment. It portrays party bosses as the real limit on his performance.
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Wilson
Brandeis
Supreme Court
Rublee
Federal Trade Commission
Hughes
New York
Gov. Hughes
United States Supreme Court
If The G P Elephant Could Speak The Truth
A political plea urging GOP support quotes praise for Democratic leadership under Wilson while admitting issues in the party. The piece appeals to voters to switch from Wilson to Republicans, arguing prosperity under Democratic rule and promising better policy. It uses bold, direct calls to voters to turn out and back the GOP.
Farmers and the 1916 Rural Credit Debate
A Democratic pamphlet attacks Republicans for ignoring farmers since 1864, arguing rural credit reforms and other measures were kept from farmers by party leadership. It contrasts Democratic platform promises with Republican inaction and advocates backing Wilson and Hughes opposition.
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Europe
Senate
Republican Party
Charles ‘Ef. Hughes
Wilson
Democratic National Committee
Burleson’s “Three Strike” Post Office Revenue Deftly Cited
The Philadelphia Public Ledger endorses Hughes and cites Burleson depositing 5.2 million dollars with McAdoo as a proof of Wilson era efficiency. Treasury notes only three surplus years under Wilson and Burleson, contrasting with Republican deficits of over 17 million.
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Post Office
Burleson
McAdoo
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Hughes
Wilson
the Ledger
Secretary of the Treasury
Suffrage unity urged as Wilson stance praised
Dr Anna Howard Shaw lauds Wilson for supporting suffrage while the National Suffrage Association rejects making the movement a partisan tool of the Republican campaign. She says progress requires collaboration of both parties and cautions more cannot be promised than the President can deliver.
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National Suffrage Association
Atlantic City
N. J
Anna Howard Shaw
Philadelphia Press
Dr. Shaw
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Vimes
America
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Nash
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