Editorial Notes on Public Schools and Politics in 1910s
Editorial laments high school military training proposed in San Antonio, arguing it derails public schooling from democracy. It praises Mrs Leary for opposing militarization and criticizes wartime zeal. A later town meeting features Hon. W J Bagby discussing politics, with reflections on Bailey campaign, socialism, woman suffrage, federal versus state rights, and labor conflicts.
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The Railroad Strike and Arbitration System Debate
The Esch Cummins law created a wage arbitration tribunal under presidential appointment to settle railroad pay disputes. Despite union leadership and AFL figures urging conformity, a broad railroad strike remains puzzling given efforts to avoid disruption during railroad reconstruction.
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Esch- Cummins
Brotherhood
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American Federation of Labor
Liberty Bonds Face Market Recalibration as Rates Rise
The article notes United States Treasury certificates pushing to five and a quarter percent, a high for government debt. Public demand faltered for four and three quarter percent certificates while commercial rates sit near six to eight percent, causing Liberty Bonds to fall below ninety dollars from a hundred.
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United States Treasury
Rumor mill swirls around Wilson and a potential return
Washington chatter claims President Wilson does not interfere with any party candidates and offers no aid to them. He is said to be mentally and physically ready to die for the peace treaty and League of Nations while remaining not a candidate but potentially available if Democrats push.
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Wilson
Dame
League of Nations
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