Keep Us Out of War Claim Challenged in War Debate
The piece attacks President Wilson and the Democratic stance on Mexico and the war, arguing Americans suffered and were endangered. It cites Baista's death at Santo Domingo and battles at Vera Cruz Carrizal and Columbus, pressing the view that the United States is at war with Mexico and that Wilson kept the nation at risk for political gain. It criticizes official statements and cites opposition figures calling for accountability.
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Carrizal
Mexico
Carranza
Wilson
Texas
Whitman
New York
Woodrow Wilson
The
United States
Julian Kahn
California
House
Santa Ysabel
Columbus
New Mexico
Brownsville
Red House Ferry
Progreso
Los Pelados
Lansing
Mexican Republic
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
United States Army
Baker
October's parting sighs and political echoes
Editorial comments mix seasonal reflections on October with sharp political observations about elections, treaties, tariffs, and notable figures. The piece critiques promises, labor issues, and government actions while contrasting Roosevelt's decisive approach with contemporary leaders as November nears.
Hughes Policy Stresses Peace and Commerce Protection
Governor Hughes declares a policy of peace and defense of American commerce and rights, denying foreign intrigues and insisting the United States acts for its own interests. He argues a Republican Senate and House are vital for implementing his policies and for his potential presidency.
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Philadelphia
Milwaukee
United States
Hughes
Senate
House
Congress
Contract Cancelled By Idaho Land Board
The Idaho state land board cancelled the contract held by E. T. Meredith and associates in the West End Twin Falls Irrigation Company. The bond to the state was not continued in effect last July as strong statements were made during the meeting.
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Rolce
Idaho
Devt
Idaho State Land Board
E. T. Meredith and Associates
West End
Twin Falls
Forty Squares to Mark in the Voting Conscience
The piece explains voters will place about forty crosses on ballots to choose a full electoral line. It notes thirteen electors stand for president and vice president, and urges voters to learn the duty before them while the art of marking the proper square is now well understood.
Quit Your Kidding Luther Letter Targets Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Republican rebukes the Des Moines Register as biased and untrue. The writer attacks Democrat promises of economy and anti trust reform while accusing the Clayton act of weakening anti trust laws and cites the Commission del Mercado de Henequin as a controlling force over binding twine used by farmers.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Register
Commission del Mercado de Henequin
Yucatan
Carranza
United States
State Department
How They Differ on Labor in Early 1900s Speeches
A compilation of remarks on labor unions and organized labor from early 20th century figures. It contrasts views praising unions as safeguards for workers with critiques labeling labor organizations as threats, citing six day weeks, safety concerns, open shop advocacy, and calls for union collaboration.
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People’s Forum
New Rochelle
Chicago Daily News Breaks With Wilson Over War Policy
The Chicago Daily News abandons its 4 year stance and calls for Wilson's retirement. It blasts his railway strike handling as timid and craftsmanlike and argues national safety cannot be entrusted to him for another term. It notes Adamson law debates on eight hours and wages for rail workers. An estimated Indian cotton crop is 4 900 000 bales of 450 pounds.
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Adamson
Hough
New York
Congress
Daily News
Wilson
Senate
Oscar Underwood
Robert YT. Trainor
Wwe
Brotherhoods
India
Taft Predicts 321 Electoral Votes for Hughes in Outlook
The Cedar Rapids Republican forecasts Hughes at 321 electoral votes with Wilson needing 210, listing states viewed as safe for Taft aligned Hughes. It notes munition makers boosting war engines in Pennsylvania and Ohio, but Ohio trends favor the Republicans as protectionist sentiment rises, improving the overall outlook.
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Wm. Howard Taft
Hughes
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Taft
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Ohio
Indiana
Minois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
Kansas
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Michigan
Ohie
War Baker Defends Administration in Mexico Remarks
Secretary of War Baker, an official of the administration, campaigns for Wilson and defends U S actions toward Mexico. He cites Civil War conduct to argue loyal citizens should question current leaders as war prices rise with foods like flour butter eggs ham and beef higher than Civil War era costs.
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Baker
Vatley Forge
Woodrow Wilson
Mexico
Stars and Stripes
Cedar Rapids
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Tampico
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Nile
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Julius Caesar
America
James Whitcomb Riley
Democratic
Greece
Mr. Hughes
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Wm. J. Bryan
Weodrow Wilson
Marshall
England
Council
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Meredith
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Holland
Germany
Berlin
Democratic Congress
Canada
Chicago
Mr. Hoyne
Heyne
Thompson
Warren 8. Stone
Locomotive Engineers’ Union
Charles FE. Hughes
Newark
N. J
Wim, G. Lee
Trainmen’s Union
Mr. Wilson
Roosevelt
GOV. Hughes’ Policy
U. S
Luther
Albany
Executive Chamber
Tam
Wallorf Hotel
Princeton University
Chicago Daily News
Republic
Valley Forge
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