Wilson’s shifting stance on child labor baffles Borah
The New York Evening Post argues President Wilson has reversed himself on child labor law and other reforms. It notes Borah’s critique that Wilson previously called such regulation unconstitutional, then lists a long record of changed positions to prove his openness to new ideas and policy evolution.
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Senate
Wilson
Borah
Congress
Evening Post
Senator Borah
Mr. Wilson
Tariff Commission
Tammany Hall
Bryan
New York Evening Post
Demand for Adequate National Defense Calls for Expanded Regular Army
In a speech of acceptance, Mr Hughes urges stronger national defense with a larger regular army and a federally trained citizen reserve. He argues the nation of nearly 100 million cannot rely on a small army or local police for border protection or military service in emergencies.
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Hughes
Acceptance Speech Echoes Call for Action and Budget Reform
The speaker decries unpreparedness and a fool's paradise amid critical times since the Civil War. He faults the administration for failing to protect lives and property in Mexico and urges international cooperation to limit armaments. He advocates a simple budget and ending monopolic practices without hindering legitimate enterprise.
Hughes Speech Acceptance Signals Pro Business Platform
In a formal acceptance speech the Republican candidate pledges protectionist policies. He argues for fair application of protection to safeguard economic independence and American industry, ensuring the working man does not suffer and calling for expert investigations to aid Congress.
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Republican Party
Congress
Hughes
Noted Phrases Excluded From Woodrow Wilson Acceptance Speech
A compiled list of phrases not to appear in Woodrow Wilsons acceptance speech includes psychological prosperity molasses to catch flies strict accountability too proud to fight salute the flag get Villa butt in and related variants.
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Woodrow Wilson
Villa
Mexican Buncombe and the New Peace Treaty
The White House announces a proposed three Mexican and three American commission to draft a protocol settling border incidents between the United States and Mexico, a move condemned as political maneuvering by Wilson and Carranza. The piece labels the plan as Mexican buncombe and questions its political utility ahead of elections.
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Washington
Mexico City
United States
Mexico
International Joint Commission
Wilson
Carranza
Woodrow Wilson
America
Vera Cruz
Carizal
Venustiano Carranza
Montana surveyors map vast lands amid mountains and grazing areas
Montana author announces 200 survey crews aim to survey 3 000 000 acres this season. Gerharz says 20 000 000 acres remain to be divided into sections and that eventually all land including high mountains will be surveyed before sale to private owners.
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Gerhart
Montana
Mr. Gerharz
Crazy Mountains
Montana Record Herald
War era shifts view on tariff and living costs
In 1913-14 laborers learned tariff cuts did not lower living costs and many lost work. With wartime prosperity and wages up, they doubt the Underwood tariff caused the current boom, seeing only one conclusion for their interests.
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Doylestown
Hughes Campaign Move in Kansas Sees Big Victory Claim
Henry J. Allen, ex progressive leader now backing Hughes, told western campaign officials that Kansas Republicans will elect the entire delegation to Congress and Hughes will win the state by about 80 000 votes.
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Chicago
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Progressive Party
Hughes
Hert
Western Campaign Committee
Congress
Militiamen Mustered Out at Helena
Private James Pinkerman Arthur E Shapp and Charles E Miller of Saco and Lee Brown of Shelby arrived from Douglas and were mustered out of the national guard with dependent relatives. Captain W D Dixon U S A detailed from American Lake to muster the men out as no official authority remained since Lt Hofmann was sent to the border.
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Helena
James Pinkerman
Arthur E. Shapp
Charles E. Miller
Saco
Lee Brown
Shelby
Douglas
National Guard
W. D. Dixon
U.S. A
American Lake
Washington
Hofmann
Republican platform attacks Underwood tariff failure
The editor asserts the Underwood tariff is a complete failure and challenges Democrats to specify any successes. It claims the tariff failed to reduce the cost of living and questions any other accomplished aims for the American people. Wilmington Delaware.
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Wilmington
Del
Northern chief engineers inspect Pendray extension trip
A. H. Hoagland the Great Northern chief engineer R. A. Taft construction engineer of St. Paul and Peter S Hervin conducted an inspection trip over the Pendray extension Monday Hoagland and Taft later went to Lewistown yesterday to inspect the Lewistown Grass Range extension.
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A. H. Hoagland
Great Northern
R. A. Taft
St. Paul
Peter S. Hervin
Pendray
Mr. Hoagland
Mr. Taft
Lewistown
Great Falls
Stately Country Residence Plan with Circular Porch
Describes a country home plan featuring a circular porch, two large bays for symmetry and 360 degree views, a dual-entrance reception hall, and a parlor opening into the reception room. Four second story chambers, a large hall, full basement, and dimensions 36 by 40 feet. Building cost eight thousand dollars not including heat and plumbing. Publishers offer Saxton's American Dwellings and interiors books for one dollar.
Here and Now Theme Reflected in Sky and Sunlight
A compact meditation on presence as the sky is described as blue and the grass green with bright sun and welcome shade. The quote argues other skies belong to others and emphasizes living in the here and now attributed to David Starr Jordan.
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David Starr Jordan
Life Lessons From a Philosophical Exchange
An exchange contrasts living fully with dying before learning life’s rules. The pessimist notes many people waste years trying to master the game of life, while the philosopher’s remark highlights fleeting chances.
Quiet business advice quoted by Philadelphia Bulletin
A Philadelphia Bulletin clip notes a humorous exchange about business activity and public advertising. The speaker remains at the old stand and is urged to “make a noise like an advertiser,” framing a witty take on marketing persistence.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Bible and Rudder in Japanese Port Control
In historic Japan foreign ships must leave their Bible and rudder with the port chief officer before sailing. This rule tied ships to port authorities and limited freedom, as Japan was less open to other nations in those years.
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Japan
Useless Speeches at Sentencing Hearings
A Detroit Free Press brief quotes a prisoner answering a judge with a witty remark about speeches at prior convictions. The exchange highlights a legal moment where no defense is offered before sentencing.
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Detroit Free Press
Proposal Plot in Willie and Sister Scheme
A Boston Transcript fragment shows Willie-Pa urging quick action to propose to his sister while a Young Man mocks the plan asking if Willie will allow the marriage. Willie hints the suitor will be dismissed when he warns the visitor will not keep coming after a mitten is sent.
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Willie
Boston Transcript
Rich Claims of Million and Ten Dollar Checks
A Richmond Times Dispatch item notes a man who can draw a million dollar check and another who can cash a ten dollar check, illustrating contrasting capabilities in financial access.
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Grubbs
Stubbs
Richmond Times-Dispatch
He Works. He never works, does he
A terse exchange hints at a character who claims to work for anyone for any task. The dialogue suggests a practiced efficiency and possible moral ambiguity in his dealings.
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