Political Gossip From Washington on Democratic Revenue Bill
The Washington dispatch details Democratic revenue bill debate in the House with critics arguing tariff law 1918 harmed American producers. Excerpts cite Madden and Mondell attacking administration policies, tariffs, taxation, and foreign competition, plus references to Campbell and Hill contrasting protectionism with free trade. The piece ends noting an Iowa Herald headline about Hughes, harmony, and home defense.
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Washington
House
Europe
Asia
Martin B. Madden
Illinois
America
United States
F. W.mondell
Wyoming
P. P. Campbell
Kansas
E.J. Hill
Connecticut
Britain
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Phelps cites 1600 Progressives in Missouri 1912 voting for Democrats
Col William H Phelps says in his county 1600 Progressives backed the Democratic ticket in 1912 and many will vote Democratic again. A British prize court released the steamship Wilhelmina after it was captured February 11 1916 and ordered cargo owners reimbursed after seventeen months, a measured diplomatic victory to some.
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William H. Phelps
Missouri
Hughes Advocates Undiluted Americanism and Industrial Protection
Rutherford New Jersey Republican notes Mr Hughes upholds undiluted Americanism and prioritizes Industrial America first by shielding industry from foreign competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
N. J
Mr. Hughes
The Influence of Music in Rural America
An essay extols music education for all communities. It compares Welsh singing societies to American practice, urges method and perseverance, and argues that music enriches mind and body, fosters social contact, and should be a universal cultural duty. It notes Americans’ generosity toward music and predicts broader, lasting study in the future.
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Wales
America
State Gazette
Trenton
This Thought on Life and Kindness by Word and Works
A brief excerpt from Word and Works celebrates living kindly while time passes. The sample passage reflects on life as a short span under a shared roof, urging cheerful deeds and mutual welfare as stars wink and creatures brighten the world.
Flying visit sparks mistaken aeroplane claim
Child asks about an aeroplane in front street and backyard. The response explains there is no aeroplane and questions the boy’s source, noting the humor of a supposed flying visit.
Just the Thing for Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted
A Buford North Dakota resident recounts a severe diarrhoea attack lasting over a week. After a druggist recommended Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, the first dose brought relief and full recovery within two days. The remedy is widely recommended by druggists and available everywhere.
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W. C. Jones
Buford
N. D
Chaberlain
Brown University President Endorses Hughes for Presidency
President W. H. P. Faunce of Brown University praises Justice Hughes as fearless, intelligent, and fair minded. He notes Hughes combines judicial temperament with swift decisive action and broad sympathy for American life, asserting the nation needs his clear vision and strong will.
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W. H. P. Faunce
Brown University
Justice Hughes
Brown
Supreme Court
America
Charles &. Hughes
Duty of the Administration to Stop Plots and Conspiracies
Excerpt from Mr. Hughes' acceptance speech urging immediate decisive action by the Administration to halt plots and conspiracies against the United States. It condemns alien intrigues and stresses the need for vigorous measures without delay.
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Hughes
Favores Woman Suffrage Contends For Vote Acceptance
A public letter argues that economic conditions and women's employment trends support granting women the vote. The author believes opposition will delay, urges prompt action, and states clear support for women’s suffrage.
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Hanser
Mr. Hughes
Hughes Speech on Accountability and World Policy
Excerpt from Mr. Hughes's acceptance speech arguing for strict accountability in foreign affairs. He claims timely notice could have prevented the sinking of the Lusitania and urges direct diplomatic representations to avoid repeated attacks on American lives. The speech stresses a firm, widely supported U S policy.
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Foreign Office
Hughes
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the Cranbury Press
Cranbury, N. J
Gen. W. Burroughs & Son
New Jersey
Oskaloosa
Herald
Harmony
Home Defense
You
Albert E. Vassar
Stoll
Wright & Ditson
Paramount
E. State St
Trenton, N. J
Jacob P. Bescher
Hightstown, N. J
B. F. Gunson
East State Street
Windsor
Brig
Trenton, H. J
Horace Mann
Mgr
Joseph
Frelinghuysen
Atkinson
Somerville
Farmers’ Co-operative Association of
Mercer County
Wim
M. Mount
Sam
L T. Atchley
Broad St. Bank Bldg
John W. Hendricks
Fred F. Gardner
Chas. E. Rue
H. H. Dey
I. W. Honover
C. M. Updike
J. Fred Brown
J. @. Errickson
F. W. Cruser
J. Percy "van Zandt
Fred G. Satterthwaite
Lewis P. Satterthwait
J. Frank Dowdin
Cranbury, New Jersey
Sheriff’s Sale
Chancery
Jamesburg Mutual Building and Loan Association
Fred Colombo
Et Als
Sheriff's Office
New Brunswick
Borough
Jamesburg
County of
Middlesex
Sherman Street
Borough of
Edward F. Houghton
John P. Kirkpatrick
Charles C. Groves
Office North Main Street
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