Wilsons Economic Policy Frames War Time Mobilization
A 1914 Philadelphia Record summary note cites President Wilson defending his war economy stance as food costs rise and imports halt. It highlights tariff debate, European war impact on politics, and the Wilson administration’s perceived efficiency in emergencies. It references bank reform progress and GOP resistance to finance mobilization under Joseph Cannon.
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Nelson
Europe
Democratic Party
Joseph G. Cannon
Republican Houses of Representatives
Philadelphia Record
No power on a moan warns Republicans against calamity road
The New York Herald urges Republicans to avoid politics of gloom and calamity. An Ohio State Journal critique notes warfare fueled by pessimism is unpatriotic and risks elevating a party through negative campaigning.
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New York Herald
Ohio State Journal
Ohio
Special Tax to Raise Money for War Deficit
Washington August 27 war revenue legislation to add 100 million dollars to annual government income was discussed by Secretary McAdoo Democratic Leader Underwood and Senate Finance Chairman Simmons. The plan reportedly includes taxes on tobacco beer and liquors and perhaps a stamp tax. Introduction in the House expected after a presidential message.
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Underwood
House
Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Ihs
Wilson
Coronation of New Pope Delayed by War
The election of the pope will be followed by a delay in the coronation due to the European war. Fifty cardinals reached the decision at a Vatican congregation. Cardinal Ferrata’s chances are said to improve after Cardinal Falconio declined.
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Falconio
New York
Glenn H. Curtiss
The
Aero Club
Curtiss
England
France
Germany
Mr. Curtiss
Funeral of Pope Pius X Opens in Rome
In Rome on August 28 the funeral for Pope Pius X began with Mass by Cardinal Vannutelli followed by absolution. Cardinals met to discuss the church's finances amid anxiety as the conclave to elect a new pope faces a $400,000 cost during wartime.
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Pius X
Vannutella
Congregation of Cardinals
Governor Reappoints Dr. W. A. Spurgeon to Medical Board
Gov. Ralston announces the appointment of Dr. W. A. Spurgeon of Muncie to the State Board of Medical Registration for four years.
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State Board of Medical Registration
Indianapolis
Ralston
W. A. Spurgeon
Muncie
Orchard demonstration and aviation views in Indiana topics
Practical orchard demonstrations set for September 11 near Chelsea and September 12 at John G. Hitz’s orchard, led by local growers and Purdue experts to show pruning, spraying, and pest control. The event invites farmers and families, with a social lunch and hands on trials, followed by a note on Glenn Curtiss praising aviation and its wartime potential and tech debates.
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R. A. McKeand
Chelsea
John G. Hitz
Indiana Farm
C.G. Woodbury
Purdue Horticultural Department
Horticultural Department
Lexington
Ind
Joseph M. Cravens
Madison
Lafayette
Treasury plan to raise revenue from beer and tobacco
A conference in Washington between Secretary McAdoo and Senator Simmons led to plans for immediate revenue legislation. The bill would most likely tax beer tobacco and cigarettes, reflecting treasury concerns over European war drains and falling customs receipts. Some favor bond issue but administration backs direct taxes.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Simmons
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Treasury
Treasury Department
American Growers’ Association
Three Indiana Representatives Face 20 Dollar Daily Deductions
Under the Underwood resolution penalties apply to congress members absent from Washington for non illness. Indiana Representatives Adair Dixon and Peterson face $20 daily deductions in their salaries for each day away. The Indiana delegation’s remaining members voted for the measure that passed the House by a large majority. The article also notes public remarks about love and a quip by General Sherman, described as “War in hell” with a response that hell objects.
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Washington
Congress
Indiana
Adair
Dixon
Peterson
House
True Philosophy on Living Simply and Truthful Independence
Quote from Thoreau defines true philosophy as loving wisdom and living by its dictates. It emphasizes a life of simplicity independence magnanimity and trust and solving life’s problems both in theory and in practice.
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Thoreau
Decorated Liege gunners herald dubious atonement
A terse report notes Liege gunners praised for decoration, yet the phrase implies a defiant or blurred atonement tone. The brief suggests reverence tempered by somber undercurrents and a distant, ceremonial context.
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Hell
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True Philosophy
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Walnut
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