Entrance into the war and allied debts cited
The passage discusses sentiment behind entering the war against Germany, arguing the United States becomes a full partner with duties aligned to the Allies. It notes England and France as bankers of the Entente, lending to Russia and others. no gifts were given, only easy borrowing, and the Allies do not request further support from the United States.
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Germany
Europe
England
France
Russia
War taxes should fund war debt for posterity and victory
The Washington Post argues the House tax bill harms McAdoo’s liberty bond sales and urges the Senate to clarify that the war must be financed by debt. It calls for spreading the burden over 30 to 50 years, with future generations paying part of the cost to sustain democracy and victory.
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McAdoo
Senate
Posterity
United States
Poverity
Washington Post
Power He'll Use If Attempt Is Made to Quell Remonstrance Against Bills
The piece argues that President Wilson consistently uses accumulated power in offices from Princeton to Washington. It claims his demand for dictatorial authority is real and warns he will not hesitate to wield it. It notes prior appointments favored Democrats and excludes Republicans. It cautions against thwarting him.
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Congress
Washington
Wilson
Federal Reserve Board
Gen
Wood
Col
Roosevelt
Lodge
Gardner
Buchanan
Plattsburg
Hawaii
Charleston
Col. Roosevelt
Teddy
France
Joffre
Navy
Regular Army
National Guard
Baker
Daniel
Daniels
Gompers
Garrion
United States
Puttingother
Weeks
McAdoo
White House
Massachusetts
King
Daniela
Boston Herald
War of 1910s Partisanship Persists in U S War Efforts
Boston Herald contends Wilson runs wartime policy as a party affair while urging removal of Daniels and Baker. It criticizes Gompers influence, favoritism toward Democrats, and calls for a president of all the people who acts beyond party lines.
How Much Should Taxes Pay For The War
Analysis of wartime finance by Edwin R A Seligman argues taxes should fund a fair share of war costs, not rely entirely on loans or taxes. It weighs Britain’s approach, proposes limits on income tax, and outlines a principled plan mixing excises, excess profits, and stamp taxes to raise about 1.25 billion.
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Edwin R. A. Seligman
McVickar
Columbia, University
House of Representatives
Committee of Ways and Means
House
Secretary of the Treasury
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Pittsburg
Cambria
Thomas Peppler
Ford
J. Ernest Laird
Carace
Cranbury, New Jersey
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