Republicans Backed by Roosevelt Urge Victory in 1916 War Debates
The Billings Gazette argues the Republican Party sustained wartime policy and protected American industry through tariffs and conscription. It contrasts Republican leadership with Democratic opposition during the Spanish American and Civil Wars. The piece urges continued Republican control to meet postwar challenges and maintain national unity.
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Republican Party
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Democratic Party
Europe
Germany
France
England
Leonard Wood
A. P. Gardner
Belgium
Lusitania
Washington
Japan
Mexico
Wilson
Lindley M. Garrison
War Department
St. Louis
Great Britain
Middle West
Garrison
Newton D. Baker
Congress
Lincoln
South
Champ Clark
Federal Reserve Bank
Ways and Means
House
Carter
Billings Gagette
House of Representatives
Heap
County Central Committee
Billings Gazette
Wartime YWCA clubs aid girls with patriotic recreation
In six months after the U S entry, the YWCA War Work Council set up girls clubs near cantonments and barracks with trained leaders. Clubs offer dressmaking, cooking, knitting, French, athletics, Red Cross work, and relief for war families while promoting patriotism and safe social activities.
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Y. W. C. A. War Work Council
Red Cross
France
Country
Waukegan
Illinois
Cantonmente
Bureau of Social Morality
War Voork Councils
Bieh
Louisville
Kentucky
Opewell
Virginia
War Work Council
Paris
Questioning Houx’s suitability as acting governor for future sessions
The query argues that if Governor Kendrick distrusted Houx during the last legislative session, the public should question whether Houx is trustworthy enough to fulfill the role in the upcoming two sessions. It frames the issue around trust and leadership continuity.
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Kendrick
Houx
Frank A Little for County Attorney in Lowell race
Republican candidate Frank A Little, a Lowell lawyer with a lucrative practice and prior experience as South Dakota prosecuting attorney, seeks support for the county attorney post. He appeals to law enforcement supporters in the north end and asks for votes next month.
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Frank A. Little
Lowell
South Dakota
Office of
Public Prosecutor
Carey Answers on Naturalization During War
Carey states he claimed exemption as he was a German subject and notes current laws barred naturalization during the war. He adds that about three months ago the present naturalization laws were altered.
Careyhurst ranch defends loyalty and wartime output
A letter defends Careyhurst against alleged disloyalty and praises its wartime production. The writer emphasizes loyalty, patriotism, and the impact on arid country, noting employees joining the colors and the ranch’s ongoing support for the war effort.
Letter escalation over loyalty and wartime duty in state capitol
A reader dismisses claims of patriotism and questions loyalty of two officials. He praises Wiedeke for endorsing Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps despite low pay and notes federal law protects foreign born residents who plan to become citizens. He warns against accusing others and cites President Wilson on obeying laws.
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Douglas
J. P. Keller
Converse County
Representative Mondell
Washington
Navy
Mondell
Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
United States
Germany
Red Cross
Careyhurst
Converse
Liberty
Carey
Wiedeke
Army of the
State Capitol
Capitol
Wilson
Joseph M. Carey
Wilson Answers Note Declares Military Program Uninterrupted
Government members affirm no halt to war effort. Wilson releases public correspondence between Secretary Baker and the President to show unity and resolve in sustaining military programs.
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Baker
Wilson Drives Allied Unity Across Overseas War Front
Wilson reports show over two million American soldiers embarked for overseas combat. Officials hail the president action, urging German surrender while projecting the Kaiser’s downfall to the German public to hasten regime change.
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Wilson
America
Haig Starts New Allied Drive in Early World War I
The German resistance stiffens as Haig pushes south and east toward the Hermann line. Romeries falls, advancing nearly two miles northeast of Soissons. North of Valenciennes and near Tournai, German long range fire slows Allied progress while English patrols cross the Scheldt at Peeq and Nivelles. Prisoners are being taken along the front. Washington reports 2,008,921 American troops embarked for overseas service as WWI mobilization continues.
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Romeries
Soissons
Valenciennes
Tournai
Scheldt
Peeq
Nivelles
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Mrs. Davison
Mk Carey
Careghurat
Mr. Wiedeke
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
Haig
White House
State Department
B. F. Wickwire
Big Horn County
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