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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
6
Sherifan notes Bibbs has begun to abandon his poet’s trance after Sibyl’s words, trading useless thought for practical work and a hard reality. Sheridan jokes Bibbs must lose foolishness to keep pace with the world, predicting a year hence he may forget poetry altogether. The scene shows family concern as Bibbs steels himself to work.
Bibbs Sheridan works hard in the temple of Bigness while learning how merchants, banks, and newspapers wield power in the city. He witnesses rival factions, political payoffs, and a culture that reveres large fortunes, with citizens praising the city’s greatness. Bibbs faces a personal test as his father’s secret injury and family crisis unfold amid a shifting urban order.
After a long wait a man leaves Miss Vertrees in her room and heads to Mr. Vertrees. The broker hints at hidden buyers and a possible stock rebound within a year. The couple plans cautiously as servants assist. Sheridan visits and Mary prepares for rest as the scene closes with a cliffhanger.
The Chicago Tribune argues Illinois is a doubtful state on the presidency with Wilson possibly carrying it. It cites two main factors: weak Republican women voter organization downstate and labor votes in industrial centers foreclosed for Wilson, per Hughes managers.
A reflective editorial questions the value of war for nations and families. It contrasts President Wilson’s diplomacy with critics Hughes and Roosevelt who push for war, arguing war costs bodies and debt beyond real money. It underscores the high price paid by fathers and sons and the global financial burden.
Beveridge spoke in Chicago with no Indiana Republican candidates present. He argued true Americanism will create a homogeneous nation fit to lead Western civilization toward a union of peoples, a claim reinforcing his campaign stance.
A quotation from the Indianapolis Star argues against forcing Mr. Hughes to take on the character of Abraham Lincoln or George Washington, calling such demand senseless and unjust.
A speaker questions Republican critics by asserting public peace prosperity and labor gains. He cites Fairbanks Hughes and Roosevelt opposing war while noting Indiana debts paid and large cash in the treasury. He mentions Chicago workers eight hour day and overtime pay to argue contentment.
About 250000 people packed Indianapolis for President Woodrow Wilson's arrival and parade on October 12. Crowds lined streets and Tomlinson hall as Wilson spoke, cheering through rain and traffic mayhem, while a banner across Monument Place honored the peacemaker.
A large crowd greeted President Wilson with admiration and gratitude for his leadership during wartime. Supporters praised his peace efforts and safety of American homes, while critics remained silent. Wilson spoke at the coliseum on good roads and at Tomlinson Hall on rural credits and agricultural extension laws.
In Chicago she lashed out at hecklers calling them ignorant and vowed to help Hughes in Illinois where women may vote. A man in the audience was arrested after asking what she would do if elected. The scene underscores tensions around the Hughes campaign and female voters.
A veteran observer recounts European fronts and capitals where nations push the United States toward war. He laments moral decay in war and warns that political maneuvering seeks to overthrow the government and plunge America into atrocity. He urges voters to reject such perilous gamble.
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