Tampico Scuttle a Craven Affair Says Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt charges Wilson and Daniels misled the nation over Tampico the American ships withdrawal and Mayo protests. He asserts Daniels cannot shield the president and demands accountability for the abandonment of Americans in danger. The piece contrasts naval duty with political responsibility.
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Tampico
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Reuterdahl
Wilson
Daniels
Washington
Admiral Mayo
Navy Department
Mr. Daniels
Vera Cruz
Con.ga] Miller
Mr. Daniel
Mr. Wilson
The Soldier Vote in Maine Election
A Maine battalion hiked sixty miles in two days to exercise the franchise, illustrating the extent of the soldier vote following the Maine election and revealing how they voted.
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Maine
Mexican commissioners liken Wilson to Venustiano Carranza
Politicians continue a sharp comparison between Woodrow Wilson and Venustiano Carranza drawing on Latin politeness discourse. The debate centers on framing U.S. policy in terms of Mexican revolutionary leadership and diplomacy.
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Woodrow Wilson
Venustiany Carranza
Passage on Daniels in Salvation Navy leadership debate
A note questions Josephius Daniels suitability as a secretary of the Salvation Navy while criticizing the idea of imposing him on Uncle Sam's fighting Davy. The remark frames Daniels as rough for the role and hints at broader skepticism of the appointment.
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Josephius Daniels
Salvation Navy
Uncle Sam
Editorial comments on Wilson Hughes and policy
A critical tirade argues Josephus Daniels and the administration misuse naval spending and war department moves to influence voting. It mocks Wilsons leadership, funds, and tariff plans while noting Republican contrasts and the era’s political rhetoric and strikes.
Sinful Omission in Democratic Campaign Book Speech
The editor of a Democratic campaign book altered a Woodrow Wilson speech by dropping the phrase too proud to fight. The removal is called a sin of omission and suggests a hand may hate to print when pride rules a handbook.
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Woodrow Wilson
Home of the Brave Quote from Hughes Speech
Charles E. Hughes delivered a Plattsburgh speech asserting that the land remains the home of the brave as its freedom endures. He warned that loss of courage would threaten liberty and national identity.
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Charles E. Hughes
Plattsburgh, N. Y
Finnegan's Philosophy on Preparedness and Politics
A humorous dialogue scene mocks Wilson era debates on Army bills and universal service. Characters critique and improvise party stances, with figures like Bryan, Garrison, Hay, and Tumulty debated as the Merry-go-round spins through partisan theater. The piece blends satire with a wheezy, lively dialect.
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Wilson
Bryan
Civil Service
Leppin
Wudthrow
Garrison
Irine
Barrin
Hay
Josin
Jarsey
Navy
Nitehin
Montany
St. Loucy
Kitchin
Acksun
Willy
Cleveland
Apostle
Common Counsels
Malumpichy
Finnegan
Life issue salutes Sir Joe in sea of critique
A Life magazine ad from September 14 mocks the Secretary of the Navy with a playful spoof labeling him in terms like Incompetence, Inefficiency, and Delinquency. It also proposes a toast to Grape Nuts Bryan and Daniels and ends with Hie Jacet.
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Life
State
Navy
Bryan and Daniels
Pennsylvania Electors Split Pact For Hughes
Of the 38 electors who cast Pennsylvania’s vote for Roosevelt in 1912, 35 are living and 27 of them have pledged unitedly their support to Mr Hughes.
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Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Mr. Hughes
President’s Slick Move Seeks Votes and Freight Pay
A political observer credits the President with a deft maneuver aimed at securing votes while shifting the financial burden to the public. The remark underscores the craft of maneuvering public opinion and policy costs to win support.
If Election Day Had Been Passed Could Wilson Act
The Cleveland Leader questions President Wilson on arbitration in labor disputes and the use of national guardsmen relating to Mexico. It ponders whether post election policy would differ from rhetoric on international votes and a proposed shipping bill costing 50 million dollars to buy tonnage.
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Wilson
Mr. Wilson
United States
Mexico
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Cleveland
He Didn't Do Right In the Railroad Dispute
A Providence Journal commentary argues Woodrow Wilson erred in backing railroad brotherhood demands, sacrificing principle for expediency. It claims his stance alienated voters, urging impartial arbitration and condemning his perceived compromise as unjust and politically costly.
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Horace Greeley
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Ife
Brotherhood
Providence Journal
Hughes National College League enrolls 5000 daily in push for Hughes
The Hughes National College League at 511 Fifth Avenue New York reports enrollments of about five thousand daily from across the country. It plans state and city branches with many new members listing progressive Democratic or Independent affiliations. Endorsed by Governor Hughes and praised by Willcox Taft and Sam Mond for aiding education and government stewardship.
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Hughes National College League
Fifth Avenue
New York
Hughes
Willcox
Republican National Committee
Taft
John Traus Sammond
Roosevelt Urges Defense of Americans in Tampico
In Lewiston Maine Col Theodore Roosevelt spoke for Charles E Roosevelt condemning the Wilson administration for not allowing a U S squadron to defend Americans in Tampico during a Mexican mob attack. He cites German and British ships aiding Americans after the fleet was ordered to depart.
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Tampico
Washington
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Charles E. Hughes
Political Jottings on Villa Wilson Hughes and Clark
A satirical summary notes plans to attack Villa may be dropped and urges reciprocal restraint. It comments on Wilson and Pinchot, calls political archeology, cites Hughes rhymes with Moose in Maine, and quotes Fairbanks and Champ Clark on victory and war.
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Mr. Fairbanks
Oklahoma
Champ Clark
Cabinet members vow to back Wilson seeking reelection
Members of President Wilson's cabinet pledge loyalty to his bid for a second term, signaling full support while explicitly ruling out resignations as a tactic to influence the race.
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Wilson
Princeton Man Reincarnation Phrase Sparks Curiosity
A former Princeton man reflects on his shift from the initials W. W. to the phrase I, W. W. The remark suggests a playful self-reinvention and hints at a personal identity reframe.
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Princeton
W. W
One Term Plank Likely to Hold in 1912 Democrats
The speaker argues the one term plank in the Democratic platform of 1912 is likely to endure. The remark frames the party stance as durable despite contemporary political currents.
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Baltimore
Wilson call to Mexican commissioners sparks debate over flag
In New London President Wilson’s call to Mexican commissioners revived old precedents but did he wave the Stars and Stripes. In Washington a man has fashioned a bust of the President, anticipating Mr Hughes by weeks.
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Wilson
New London
Washington
Mr. Hughes
Texas Democrats doubt Texas support for Wilsons Mexican policy
The Houston Post asserts the Democratic convention did not endorse Wilsons Mexican policy. It says a majority of Texans likely disapprove and those who know say the platform does not reflect the convention’s true sentiments.
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Texas
Wilson
The
Houston Post
Dem
Omaha Bee Prints Woes and Waiting on Democratic Shortfall
The Omaha Bee highlights distress over Democratic shortcomings while urging cautious anticipation. The piece blends critique of policy with a call for measured response as events unfold.
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Omaha Bee
Opinion on Wilson Mexican policy praised or flawed
The commentary notes that praise for President Wilson's Mexican policy rests on intentions rather than results. It argues he may be deceived if he assumes his history is more favorable than his actual policy record.
President Wison Signs Philippine Bill Amid Camera Clicks
A witnessing president Wison signs the Philip pine bill as cameras capture the moment. A figure stands fearless, ready for his mistakes to be recorded, underscoring public accountability.
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Wison
Censorship Delays US Mails Amid Post Office Critique
The article notes that British censorship slows United States mail nearly as much as Burteson's inefficiency. It highlights friction between allied postal systems and critiques of mail handling impacting timely communication.
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United States
Burteson
Wilson’s vacillation in Mexico echoes intervention policy
Col. Theodore Roosevelt attacks President Wilson from Lewiston Maine where he endorses Charles E Hughes. He accuses Wilson of inconsistent and futile intervention in Mexico, condemning both intervention and non intervention as unreliable policies.
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Wilson
Mexico
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Charles BE. Hughes
Hughes Contrast Highlights Character in Campaign Battle
The piece argues about what Hughes would have done, attacks Wilson spokesmen for deflecting, and recalls Hughes’ New York governorship. It stresses Hughes’s consistency, sincerity, and willingness to act, framing the race as a contest of character between Hughes and Wilson.
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Mr. Hughes
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Hughes
New York
Wilson Nomination Speech and Mexico Crisis Headlines
The piece contrasts Woodrow Wilson’s direct challenge call with the ongoing Mexican situation. It notes unsaluted flag at Vera Cruz, Villa’s status, Carranza’s stance toward the United States, and no reparations for American losses. It frames the debate as dormant in public notice.
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Woodrow Wilson
Vera Cruz
Villa
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Wobbling Woodrow and the Flexible White House
The New York Globe and Commercial Advertiser praises a president of remarkable pliancy who shifts from states' rights to nationalism, pacifism to war, neutrality to collective bargaining, and wage meddling as politics demands, presenting a portrait of opportunistic adaptability in the White House.
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Woodrow
White House
Col. Roosevelt
New York Globe and Commercial Advertiser
Pershing's Army in Fine Fettle for Fight or Frolic
The report describes Gen. Pershing's forces as in fine fettle and ready for action or leisure, noting their march extended as far as political constraints allowed.
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