Hughes Declares Mexican Disgrace central in Hughes campaign
The piece frames Charles Evans Hughes's stance on Mexican policy as a defining issue of his presidential bid. It notes his harsh critique of the Wilson administration for abandoning Americans across the Rio Grande and highlights his appeal to Western voters and loyalties amid national indignation.
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Hughes
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
United States
Mexico
Carnegie Hall
New York
Grand Yorks
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Portland
San Diego
Middle West
Great West
West
Maine
California
Mr Hughes
Roosevelt Pushes Hughes in Maine Speech Choice
In a Maine speech Roosevelt attacks Wilson as wordy but untrustworthy and endorses Charles Evans Hughes as the tested, straightforward choice for four years of national strain. He argues Hughes has demonstrated power and good faith across offices.
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Wilson
Hughes
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
Roosevelt
Maine
A Contest of Character in the 1916 Presidential Race
The piece argues Woodrow Wilson surpasses Charles Evans Hughes in political artistry. It contrasts Wilson’s word craft and “weasel words” with Hughes’s straightforward, fact-driven approach, asserting the choice is between a phrase maker and a deeds maker for the White House.
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Woodrow Wilson
Charlies Evans Hughes
Wilson
Princeton
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Theodore Roosevelt
Maine
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Bil Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Hurhes
Labor Vote Seems Unbuyers in Maine Race
The Maine election highlights labor support failing to shift politics as Lewiston stronghold for Rep MacGillicuddy is challenged. In the Second Maine district the labor vote did not turn toward surrender of Congress to the Brotherhoods, and McGillicuddy lost by nearly 40 to his opponent after earlier larger margins.
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MacGillicudy
Four Brotherhoods
McGillicuddy
McGillicudy
Finnegan
Insaiinypoles
Ideals of the Success of the Plain People
Charles E. Hughes asserts in Plattsburgh that the Republican party remains the party of Lincoln and progress. He vows to unite the party under permanent ideals of free institutions and cooperative effort for the plain people’s success.
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Republican Party
Party of True Progress
Jincoln
Lincoln
Charles E. Hughes
Plattsburgh, N. Y
Finnegans Philosophy on the Single Track Mind
Finnegan debates philosophy and political spin with his friends. The dialogue centers on Annymated Conservatism and a turntable mind, ending with a quip about the single black mind getting nowhere and a nod to the phrase Non Dinicare est Vincere.
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Finnegan
Malumphy
Brotherhood Leaders Demand Fair Wages for Rail Workers
Henry N. Pope, president of the Association of State Presidents of the Farmers' Union, argues Congress has not spoken for farmers as wage gaps widen. He cites an eight hour day and a proposed wage schedule for railroad staff, warning farmer incomes drop as higher paid workers gain. He urges Congress to fix rail wages to ensure a square deal and protect farmers' livelihoods.
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Association of State Presidents
Farmers’ Union
Congress
Henry N. Pope
The
Editorial Commentary on 1912 Campaign and Wilson Policy
The piece mocks Wilson era policies and Democratic strategy noting vague wage law effects and tariff votes. It cites Hughes Pinchot and Villa, questions support for suffrage and predicts a November 7 election impact with Irvin S. Cole campaigning for Democrats. It laments mixed presidential sincerity and party shifts.
Eight Hour Law Debate Sparks Railroad Strike Critique
Congressman A P Gardner challenges the eight hour claim amid railroad pay and workday disputes. He argues the law amounts to overtime pay rather than shortening hours and questions presidents and union leaders on strike decisions.
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Wilson
A. P. Gardner
Wilson policy shocks Latin diplomats over Peru recognition
Latin American diplomats expressed astonishment at President Wilson’s justification for recognizing Peru’s Benavides regime in February 1914. They warned his personal whims guided U S Latin American policy while Huerta lingered as a yardstick for principle.
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Wilson
United States
Huerta
Benavides
Peru
Lima
Billinghurst
McMillin
Washington
Mexico
Madero
Suarez
Mexican Congress
Mobile
Ala
Bilinghurst
Hugheson Sees Reunited Republican Party Reforming
In a Plattsburgh New York speech Charles E. Hughes touts a reunited Republican Party. He calls the party liberal in tradition with a national outlook and progressive spirit as Maine’s results signal unity.
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Republican Party
Charles E. Hughes
Plattsburgh
N. Y
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