Hughes Speech Urges Voters to Back March 4 Inauguration
The New York Sun reports that Hughes urged Philadelphia listeners to support a government ready for crisis and to elect an American President with vigor on March 4. He warned of procrastination and possible war while stressing the need for bold leadership and a capable cabinet to carry out public policies.
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Reasons Why Slughes Should Be Elected BECAUSE
Reasons why Slughes should be elected center on protection prosperity preparedness and patriotism. The message argues he will cooperate with labor not exploit it, gain respect abroad, defend American business abroad, uphold the flag, act rather than speak, and pursue a strong national program with Rooseveltian justice and vigor. It cites his New York governance record, readiness on tariffs, preparedness, and steadfast platform pledges. It asserts economic preparation for war shocks, and his support for rural credits and workers compensation.
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Marching Idle Army Cries for Food at New Year
An idle army marching at the stroke of the new year shouted You are drunk and we are hungry. They broke windows and punctured tires of automobiles during their parade and protest.
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Marchers Halts on Statex Street End in Fractured Rally
A poorly legible report describes a group on Statex Street marching with a banner. Police on Van Doren Street dispersed the crowd after a few chants. Passersby shouted responses as the procession splintered into smaller groups.
Reasons Why Wilson Should Be Defeated
A political attack listing numerous claims against President Wilson. It cites mismanagement, the shipping bill, foreign policy, mining of alliances, and civil service issues, arguing the administration is extravagant, inconsistent, and untrustworthy.
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Labor claims on social law misread by McCormick
A critique of McCormick's appeal to progressives and labor, arguing many so-called twenty measures credited to the Wilson administration were enacted under Taft or earlier. The piece cites specific laws, notes errors, and defends Hughes’s labor record while urging scrutiny of labor claims against the administration.
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Padding of the Record Signed by Ex-Labor Commissioner
A signatory, JOHN WILLIAMS, former Commissioner of Labor for New York State, adds a closing remark to a document or letter about padding of the record. The statement emphasizes integrity and proper record keeping in state labor affairs.
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New York State
Maine election shows labor votes fail Lewiston decline
The Maine election exposes labor voting weakness in Lewiston, home of Representative McGillicuddy. Despite a campaign to save his Democratic seat, McGillicuddy lost by about 400 in the Second Maine district, far short of his prior pluralities. The result signals limits to labor influence against the Four Brothers.
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Eight Hour Law Claim Stirs Rail Labor Debate
A.P. Gardner asserts the proposed eight hour law misdefines the principle, arguing it does not shorten work hours for train crews. He contends it merely fixes pay for eight hours of work while extending no real limit on daily shifts. Gardner criticizes President Wilson and railroad union leaders over the strike and its management.
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Cobb to Speak for Democrats in the West Campaign
Irvin S. Cobb, noted humorist, is set to travel the West delivering campaign speeches for the Democratic party. His wit is expected to illuminate the party platform and rally voters.
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Irvin S. Cobb
Ire
Malone's Answer to Wilson Eight Hours Not Eight Years
Special Dispatch to the N. S. Herald from Bar Harbor Me reports Malone's reply to Wilson. The item cites a former Progressive and highlights the slogan Eight hours, but not eight years.
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Finnegans Philosophy Sings of War and Wit
A dense dialogic piece features Finnegan debating war and policy with Irish American characters. Amid quirky slang and satire, characters mock readiness and political rhetoric, while comic asides reveal tensions over enlistment and national duty.
If Wilson Was Earnest He Would Fight For Suffrage
The author argues that if President Wilson were truly earnest about suffrage he would push a suffrage bill through Congress by the same swift, wartime style he used to pass the railroad wage increase. The piece frames suffrage as a decisive political test of Wilson’s commitment.
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Plattburg Speech Declares Nation Home Of The Brave
Charles E. Hughes delivers a speech in Platteburg New York asserting the nation’s status as home of the brave and land of the free. The address emphasizes patriotism and civic virtue as core republican ideals.
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Charles KE. Hughes
Platteburg, N. Yi
Fragmentary political letter hints at post election views
The piece references accusations and trust in candidates, mentioning Hare, Ing, Hughes, Wileco, and Wilson. It notes Shadow Lawn residence and a period after the election, questioning an old man’s view of Wilson and whether a candidate is sincere amid voter skepticism. The garbled text shows strained argument and unspecified dates or events.
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