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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
3
For President Charles Evans Hughes of New York and Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana are named. Dr R B Boyd of Casey files to run for County Coroner subject to the Republican primary.
Former New York Governor Martin H. Glynn eulogizes President Wilson on the convention floor, praising him as a scholarly gentleman while noting the campaign centers on Wilson’s record not personality. The piece argues voters will judge by peace efforts and neutrality.
The piece discusses a Democratic National Convention speech that likens Taft and Wilson to Lincoln. It criticizes James Ky for misquoting Lincoln on intervention in Mexico and accuses Wilson of overstepping by intervening militarily, contrasting Lincoln’s cautious stance with Wilson’s actions.
The text contrasts Lincoln and Wilson policies, noting Mexican policy under Lincoln differs vastly from Wilson’s. It argues the two leaders exemplify opposite approaches, with a gap in wisdom and statesmanship that cannot be measured in words.
The article critiques the Democratic platform as a retreat from pledges made in Baltimore. It argues the party supports continued Mexican troops,Underwood tariff limits, Senate expansion of federal power, and a government owned merchant marine. It notes weak emphasis on cost of living and civil service pledges amid limited immigration concerns.
The document frames the party as defender of unity and American liberties, outlining foreign policy, defense, tariffs, regulation of business, labor protections, suffrage, and governance. It praises Monroe Doctrine, endorses Philippines policy, and calls for strong national defense, tariff protection, and civil service reform.
President Wilson denounces a perceived minority as disloyal and vows to crush what he calls political blackmail while criticizing naturalization policies. The speech, delivered in Washington, contrasts with Roosevelt and frames loyalty as the test of national tolerance.
The article recalls William Jennings Bryan at the 1896 St. Louis convention and contrasts his rise to presidential front with later national leadership. It notes his momentary power in steering nominations, his Baltimore influence, and his current status as observer while McKinley and Wilson era shifts unfold.
The Clark County Democrat published a fully edited sheet with a plate matter column that urged road improvement and a bond issue. Readers may doubt the editorial stance, noting it as a space filler tied to advertising plates.
Senator Stone notes both parties adopted a woman suffrage plank for political expediency. He says delegates did not reflect broad opinion, only the drafting panel’s view, with the plank deemed proper by those selected to draft the platform.
William J. Bryan denounces the Pro tressives calling them sheep without a shepherd and asserts he knows the goat whose fame goes unnoticed. The remark targets political faction leaders as he comments on public attention.
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