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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
3
Thomas A. Edison weighs the 1916 election saying Americans must vote as Americans not party members. He lauds Wilson for diplomacy, peace, and handling of Belgium and Mexico, contrasts with Hughes, and defends tariff commission as a non political tool.
Ford explains his support for Wilson citing opposition to war with Mexico, eight hour day benefits, and tariff doubts. He argues Wilson protects unseen interests, boosts business through humane labor policy, and can secure lasting prosperity and peace, unlike Hughes and Wall Street backing. He states he is a Republican but favors Wilson for national well being.
The 1914 public address by Raymond Robins, chairman of the Progressive national convention, lauds Woodrow Wilson for shielding American lives and resources from corporate interests in Mexico. He credits Wilson's courage and public service as pivotal to national resolve and unity.
The Indianapolis News praises Woodrow Wilson for uniting the nation across parties creeds and races during wartime. It asserts that true victory in war hinges on idealism and American unity under his leadership.
Democrats claim Republicans incurred 2,600,163.12 in state debts while leaving 9,463.91 in treasury funds. They say Democrats paid all debts, built four institutions, rebuilt others, and exited the period with 5,038,138.75 cash in treasury, marking the first time in 84 years the state is out of debt.
The Outlook notes Mr Hughes praising Progressives yet critics claim he questions sincerity. It cites President Wilson naming Rublee of New Hampshire to the Federal Industrial Board, a Progressive deemed highly efficient, while Sen Gallinger blocked confirmation using senatorial courtesy. The piece argues Hughes condemns Democratic appointees yet supports blocking a Progressive with top qualifications. Col Roosevelt is identified as a reporter on the Outlook.
The piece argues Republican candidate Hughes would likely have signed the eight hour wage bill to avoid a national railroad strike, contrasting his stance with President Wilson who supported arbitration and an impartial inquiry. It cites New York Times questions and stresses the need for clear public record.
Governor Ralston rebuts charges by Republican candidate Goodrich that Indiana state charitable institutions are mismanaged. He says boards are nonpartisan and properly led, notes two superintendent changes, and argues for efficient, humane administration under current structures. He cites a 1915 Richmond trip remark and defends the present control system against central board critics.
The National Suffrage Association rejected a partisan move in Atlantic City, backed by Dr Anna Hewiare Shaw. She told the Philadelphia Press that the president promised progress, noting suffrage needs cross party support from both Democrats and Republicans to succeed.
Indianapolis editorial argues Governor Ralston released the trustees and Dr Edenharter reply to James Goodrich's charges of waste at the Central Hospital for the Insane. It defends professional standards for charity boards and urges restraint in politicizing state institutions.
The piece rails at Mulhall lobbyists and Republican lawmakers over the Adamson eight hour act. It praises President Wilson and condemns Hughes supporters, arguing for responsible leadership and denouncing party partisanship amid a rail labor dispute and potential national catastrophe. It cites Beveridge and Mulhall testimony on lobbying against the eight hour standard.
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