Missouri business senator candidate for Senate from Missouri
A Missouri business leader, Dickey, is urged as a strong Senate candidate. The speaker lauds his 32 years in state commerce, fair labor practices, and leadership, arguing his financial acumen and public spirit suit national legislation. The message stresses national reform areas including roads, rail, waterways, merchant marine, and farm uplift as crucial to future prosperity.
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Dickey outlines Good Roads plan for Missouri race
W S Dickey Kansas City Republican candidate for U S Senator spoke at Sedalia Fourth of July events. He urged national planning to expand domestic industry and transport. He described Bourne Bill using federal credit to issue bonds totaling 500 million dollars for road construction based on population area and rail mileage.
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Dickey
Kansas City
Missouri
Thia
Fedral
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Texas
Our United States of America, a portrait of wealth
A quoted oratorical tribute praises U S prowess across farms mines forests and industry. It extols production, mineral yields, lumber, iron ore, domestic trade, and wages, claiming American output surpasses that of Britain Germany and France combined. The quotation closes with a patriotic assertion of national greatness.
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Germany
France
United States of America
Clean sweep remark at Odeon on Jefferson City purge
Walter Dickey, Republican candidate for Senate, told an Odeon audience in St. Louis that Judge Lamm, the candidate for Governor, has learned the trade of a broom maker and urged a thorough cleaning out at Jefferson City.
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Odeon
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Open the Books Demand Penitentiary Investigation
Judge Henry Jamm pledges during Tam's gubernatorial bid that a responsible committee, if elected, may inspect every nook and cranny of the state penitentiary from cellar to garret. The committee's findings would be seriously considered if conditions are reported unfavorable.
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Garret
LD Yeaure
Henry Jamm
Roosevelt endorses Hughes for women vote support
Theodore Roosevelt writes that Mrs. Hughes has taken the right position and that women in enfranchised states should back Hughes. He argues Hughes deserves support from both men and women and says women in non enfranchised states who withhold support have not done their utmost for their sisters.
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Theodore Rogosevelt
Alice Carpenter
Need of Constructive Legislation Before the War
The piece argues that on the eve of the European conflict millions faced unemployment in skilled industries and railroad workers. Freight car shortages and stalled industry followed. Louisiana sugar land was abandoned due to tariff changes. Predictions of booming trade by McAdoo Renfield and Wilson proved unfounded until war began.
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McAdoo
Renfield
Wilson
Words or Deeds Debate in Campaign Speech
In Chicago, Mr Hughes framed the campaign as a choice between words and deeds. He argued for American action in the interests of the people, upholding the American name and honor while bolstering U S prosperity.
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Chicago
Hughes Speech Critique on Mexico Policy in Chicago
The quotation from Mr. Hughes condemns the current administration for lacking a defined Mexican policy. He warns against American lives being sacrificed in foreign war and urges a policy worthy of the American name and flag abroad.
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Mexico
Hughes
Chicago
Hughes Speech in Chicago Attacks Democracy Critics
The speaker denounces the idea that government is by and for the people, calling it a governance of fools and criticizing democratic governance. The remarks frame democracy as flawed and prone to folly rather than noble self-rule.
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Chicago
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Akins Tariff Critique and Democratic Contrast
A speaker denounces the current tariff law as harmful to American workers and markets. He argues it fails to create jobs or open new industries, burdens farmers, unsettles business, drains home markets, worsens revenue, and benefits foreigners. He cites Hughes on Mexico, mocks beard politics, and criticizes Democrats for mismanaging civil service, conservation, and merchant marine policy.
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McKinley War Brings Peace, Wilson Peace Brings Ruin
Theodore Roosevelt argues McKinley’s war produced lasting peace and honor for the United States while Wilson’s peace with Mexico leads to ongoing Mexican bloodshed and national dishonor. He cites casualties in Mexico vs Spain.
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Hughes questioned by World as to stance and record
The New York World, once praising Hughes, now doubts his positions and influence. It accuses Hughes of dictating nominations and rewarding supporters while condemning opposition. The Kansas City Journal notes the shift, saying Wilson did actions the World previously blamed Hughes for.
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Protection Our Bulwark Against Dire Postwar Conditions
In a partisan essay from Oregon, the author argues that Democratic free trade tariffs harmed production and living standards before the war. He claims Republicans would restore prosperity, noting wartime exports boosted trade and wages, while prewar conditions included unemployment and stalled growth. He cites a postal surplus and urges vigilance against Democratic policy.
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America
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Political Jottings on Hughes and Wilson in 1916
A compact opinion piece argues the 1916 race favors Hughes, criticizing Wilson era policies as slow and misdirected. It contrasts deeds over words, notes Postmaster Burleson cautiously supports reform, and warns of growing Wilson hostility and possible diplomatic strain with Mexico.
Points From Hughes Speeches Reflect on American Vision
A fragmented excerpt portrays Hughes railing at Democratic excess and pork barrelling while urging a vitalized government. He emphasizes a vision for America, discipline in rights, and a determined stance, though text is unclear and garbled.
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America
Missouri Governor Race Sparks Democratic Nomination Clash
The article notes Thomas R. Marshall accepting the Democratic nomination amid sharp remarks about a coffin trust. It questions whether Missouri voters will target the Democratic candidate for governor this year.
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Vine
Missouri
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