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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
3
In a Portland Telegram editorial excerpt, speaker Mr Hughes argues that the postwar boom and high exports mask unstable prosperity. He cites prewar tariffs, stalled production, and unemployment, urging Republicans to restore power to end this fool's paradise and facing national economic strain.
A Weekly bulletin from the Democratic Campaign Committee lists Hughes for Wilson and names a broad roster of party figures including Roosevelt Bainbridge Colby Robins Heney Straus Pinchot Seymour Whram Johnson Hale Garfield Rowell Beveridge White Perkins Ickes Record Allen Davenport Macdonald Wilkinson Morris Gardner Hooker Carrick McFarland Bird Seymour Hamlin Childs Stevens Colby in a push toward the upcoming political contest.
The excerpts show Hughes arguing for a lasting Mexican policy, U S rights abroad, and equal status for citizens. He pledges to ensure American rights in Mexico, oppose limits on citizen rights, and denounce the capital labor divide as fellow citizens seeking a square deal. He seeks efficient governance and prosperity through sound policies, criticizing partisan replacements in office.
The column mocks the administration as insincere and notes that Vance McCormick sees Progressive support shifting to Wilson. It warns that Democratic pork politics backfires, and argues voters favor action over rhetoric, praising deeds over notes.
The piece asserts Mr. Hughes would have acted differently from Mr. Wilson and notes Hughes campaigns directly to the public while the public also seeks him out. It highlights a genuine American fifty-fifty dynamic.
A morning scene notes President Wilson waking at five o clock and reaching to switch off his alarm in a March morning account. The brief item records a personal routine moment in a historical newspaper style.
Burleson rejects applying the McAdoo rule to postal staff. He argues postmasters deserve some political leeway and exercise for their salaries amid controversy over Treasury Department participation rules.
Charles E. Hughes presents public pledges of administrative reform and cites his governorship of New York as proof of promise fulfillment. The remark underscores a campaign stance linking past state duties to future reforms.
Democrats now view Charles Evans Hughes as a favorable candidate and ally in their political maneuvering. Internal discussions signal support for Hughes amid rising concerns over policy direction and electoral strategy.
The Philadelphia Evening Ledger notes Mr Wilson remains firm on the suffrage issue, unchanged since the start of his term, despite shifts on other policies.
Mr. Hughes calls for firm policy on Mexican matters but critics say they have exhausted the options with the firm of Wilson, Carranza & Co. and seek new approaches.
The week’s fiction argues the Democratic campaign book that workers earned 3 billion more during Wilson’s presidency than under Taft, while costs to keep a dinner pail rose by 6 billion.
At a postmasters’ annual meeting in Washington the first assistant postmaster general praised postal savings. Burleson sat beside him, having opposed the bill when a Texas congressman. Every opposing vote came from Democrats as Wilson accuses Republicans of lacking new ideas. Whose idea was it?
A lawyer supporting damning charges against Wilson calls Wilson’s secretary of state as a witness to bolster the case.
The speaker suggests Vance McCormick should move from campaigning in Maine to restoring Democratic bridges in the West, accusing Justice Hughes of dynamiting them. The remark frames a strategic shift and political critique in a sharp outlook.
The impression grows at the White House that Mr. Hughes is deliberately unfriendly as officials warn to watch for notes and signals in ongoing negotiations.
If those Democratic notifiers prolong their delay they may find Mr Wilson in no mood to accept.
Excerpt from Mr. Hughes' Detroit speech extols the average American worker. It urges safeguards against preventable injury, health measures, recreation, education, and vocational training to ensure workers feel valued and can lead decent, happy lives.
Charles E. Hughes spoke to eastern North Dakota farmers in Fargo and earned the label pretty good fellow. He urged government efficiency Americanism tariff protection and preparedness and won hearty applause though farmers were wary of militarism. One farmer praised his honesty as convincing.
The article argues Mr Hughes appeals to business men by exposing current administration errors and presenting guiding principles for future governance. Voters see him as the steady, decisive leader willing to sacrifice for the country with calm nerves to meet wartime emergencies starting March 4, 1917.
Excerpted speech by Mr. Hughes in the West asserts that American citizen rights are universal and must be protected abroad as well as at home. The speaker combats the notion that rights stop at the coast and warns against allowing any marauder to threaten American life outside the nation.
The piece mocks Democratic campaign strategy showing Secretary Daniels in Maine and a secretary of state missteps. It criticizes the administration for weakness and political maneuvering while mocking excuses and alleged leaks. It ends with a jab at the Wilson administration and a joke about pork recipes for housewives.
The article notes Mr Hughes accuses Mr Wilson of avoiding response to charges and questions whether Wilson remains too proud to engage in the dispute. It frames the lack of reply as a sign of resolve or stubbornness in a public confrontation.
Report notes opponents attack Hughes openly, suggesting he has provoked strong reactions. The piece cites criticism and heated rhetoric surrounding his actions.
The passage criticizes the Wilson administration’s Mexican policy as futile and irritating, noting it lacks Hughes’ promised friendly spirit and a firm hand. It argues the approach fails to satisfy the American people.
Mr. Hughes urges a more humane approach to publicity while Democrats push for freer information. The exchange highlights partisan tension over media exposure and public messaging strategies.
The report notes Mr. Wilson intended well but is overwhelmed by the proofs of inefficiency presented by Mr. Hughes, signaling serious scrutiny of his actions and leadership.
Some observers say Woodrow Wilson’s remark to a committee of women that making suffrage the paramount issue would make him lose respect for them risks costing him the presidency. The enfranchised States women argue the threat will backfire and mobilize opposition to Wilson.
Secretary Daniels stands as one of the most notable arguments in favor of the Republican stance, highlighting his influence and impact within the party.
The salary portion of the rural credit system has initiated, marking the start of wage disbursements under the program. This development signals operational rollout for benefits tied to agricultural financing and farm labor support.
Mr. Bryan contends Mr. Hughes is unfit for the bench due to a prejudiced frame of mind shown in his speeches. Wake up, Bill, he isn’t running for the judgeship.
The fragment hints at a political dispute involving Mr. Wilson and suf fragists. It suggests concerns that public offices are bought and people are sold, implying corruption and manipulation in local governance.
High fragmentation of flughes bombs causes consternation in the Wilson trenches as troops face dangerous, unpredictable explosions. Artillery crews and engineers scramble to reinforce positions and reduce risk amid ongoing bombardment.
A collection of provocative questions from the New York Sun targeting readers on war, trade, tariffs, and political choices. The items touch on free trade, preparedness, the Vera Cruz episode, Carrizal, imperial policy, taxation, and the fate of the Philippines and democracy as the nation prepares for conflict and postwar recovery.
Percy Mackaye, listed as a signer of an authors letter attacking Charles Hughes, says he did not sign or know of the letter until its publication. Republicans report Hughes and his staff had not seen the letter before it appeared in newspapers.
Bainbridge Colby remains sharp in his critique of Mr. Hughes while recalling his denunciations of Mr. Wilson’s stance on Panama tolls from two years earlier.
The author argues that while President Wilson may change his mind, repudiating campaign promises undermines trust. If his prior pledges proved worthless, questions arise about the sincerity and value of his current electoral appeals and commitments.
The speech lambasts Democratic excess as an insult to Americans and calls for a vigilant, prepared national stance. It argues for practical, determined assertion of rights and a vision to energize the government beyond rhetoric.
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