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Hickory Democrat

Location

Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

3

Wilson candidacy shows him strongest progressive edge

The piece argues Governor Woodrow Wilson is the most progressive Democratic candidate, facing attacks from Wall Street circles over pension matters and letters. It contends the assaults may backfire by boosting public sympathy, notes his refusal to take Ryan money, and compares political campaigns to military battles with gunner-style tactics.

James A. Edgerton Woodrow Wilson Wilson Wall Street Carnegie Alt the Muck Thomas F. Ryan Bryan George Barney Harper's Weekly Harvey Amily George Washington Jefferson Jackson Lincoln Grant Cleveland Roosevelt Grover Cleveland Colonel Watterson Gover Mr. Bryan Hiram Jones Sam Perkins Bill Smith Ginger Old Ryan Morgan Plum Jim Smith Trusts

Woodrow Wilson as Governor and Presidential Hopeful

The piece traces Woodrow Wilson’s rise in New Jersey politics, his clash with safe and sane interests, and how his stance on initiative, referendum, and recall shaped his reformist image. It compares his public duty to Thomas Jefferson, highlighting his independence from private gratitude and his support for democratic reforms.

New Jersey Dr. Wilson Wilson Wusons Senator la Follette James Smith, Jr United States James E. Martine Martine Smith George Harvey Princeton University Woodrow Wilson Thomas Jefferson

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