Roosevelt swayed German Americans in race for presidency
The author argues Theodore Roosevelt's harsh anti German American stance cost the Republican candidate Hughes the election. It credits Roosevelt with shifting German American votes away from Hughes and notes Wilson benefited from Roosevelt’s controversial rhetoric. The piece compares campaign dynamics to a horse race with McCormick edging Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hughes
Wilson
England
Belgium
Mississippi
Langer
Aghes
T. R
New Engle
Teddy
Clark
New York
McCormick
Wilcox
United States
Democratic Party
Gillespie
Ohio
Milwaukee
Root
Lodge
Editorial on Hughes victory and Wilson defeat echoes in Britain
The day after the election English papers praise Hughes and Roosevelt while deriding Wilson and mock American neutrality. The piece notes German American support for James L. Slayden, critiques political corruption, calls for swift Supreme Court relief, and argues for simple uniform legal notices in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Hughes
London Evening Standard
United States
Wilson
London Evening News
Great Britain
Roosevelt
New York American
America
Gillespie
James L. Slayden
Congress
Our Austin Letter on legislative haste and biennial sessions
The writer condemns no warrant for the 85th legislature and cites a flawed biennial session law from 1912. He argues haste forces careless drafting and outlines five major issues— Supreme court relief, taxation, land, good roads, and public expenditures— needing sixty days of study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Lso
Democratic Party
Tick Quarantine Raised in Five States
A federal order frees 27 172 square miles in Alabama Georgia Mississippi and Texas from cat fever tick quarantine on December 11. Total released since 1906 reaches 309 186 square miles with Alabama leading gains across 13 counties and parts, Mississippi 11 counties, and Texas five counties plus parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Bullock
Colbert
Crenshaw
Elmore
Jefferson, Lee
Macon
Morgan, Pickens
Pike, Tallapoosa
Tuscaloosa
Walker
Henry, Jackson
Sumter
Lincoln
Oglethorpe
Washington
Lumopkin County
Amite
Carroll, Forrest, Lee
Neshoba
Pike, Sunflower
Tallahatchie
Tippah
Union
Walthall
Archer
Baylor
Clay, Nolan
Wichita
Shackelford
Throckmorton
The Home Paper Reflects on News Tones and Balance
A critique notes the paper favors success stories and virtues while downplaying failure. It argues coverage neglects risks and grim outcomes and highlights the birth of twins as a brighter note. The passage questions bias in reporting and editorial choices.
How Newspapers Shape a Town’s Image
The piece critiques local papers for polishing portraits of residents by praising marriages and virtues while hiding flaws. It alleges editors read between lines, suppress misdeeds, and mold reputations, contrasting with city dailies that chase scandal.
Texas Woman Testifies to Favorite Prescription Benefits
Houston Heights resident Mrs. Julia Stinson endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a effective tonic for female ailments. The ad touts gentle formulations free of alcohol or narcotics and offers a 136 page women’s diseases book, with a mail order option for tablets and Pellets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Heights
Texas
Pierce
Julia Stinson
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N.Y
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Adolph Heiman
Fredericksburg Standard
Fredericksburger Wochenblatt
Fredericksburg Publishing Co
Robert Penniger
OUR
Kolmeier
Klier
Austin
R. B. Humphrey
the Home Paper
Kolmeier && Klier
Jordan’s
R. V. Pierce
Esa Lene
J. Oppenheimer & CO. General Distributors
San Antonio, Texas
Otto Kolmeier
Guarantee Motor Co
Nagel Bros
Schleyer & Schaefer
O. Krauskopf
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