County Results Highlight Democratic Defeat Amid Wilson Support
Democrats in the county face a poor showing in the election with President Wilson carrying strong support in Marshfield and Grand Rapids. The statewide loss felled the Democratic county ticket, blamed by some on overzealous self-promotion, prompting reflection and a call to rebuild the party and unite for the future.
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Wood County Democrats
Wisconsin Parties Back Pro President Wilson Support
Wisconsin Democrats and Republicans weigh support for President Wilson and Governor Philipp as policies align with Democratic principles while promising cooperation on essential state administration. The parties plan to move past campaign tensions and focus on tax and fiscal matters.
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Atordly
Wilson
Gnsotar
Philipp
Sofar
Repubidans
Wisconsin Election Drift and Postponed Parades
The article mocks Democratic and Republican actions after a Wisconsin election. It notes Senator LaWolfette and others voting for major measures, calls Democrats horned by some, and jokes about post-election celebrations being postponed by the weather. It ends with reflexive relief that Republicans have local consolation and national results to discuss.
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Lalollette
Offige
Mervill News
Financial tone and wartime promises in a Chicago dispatch
A Chicago Tribune summary critiques wartime finance comments by Hughes and Wilson. It contrasts financiers in New York and Chicago with predictions of postwar competition, noting the gap between campaign rhetoric and expert opinion during election fever. The piece questions timing of candid statements about economic recovery.
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New York Financial Dispatch
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Recount Reflects Voters Questioning 1890 Anew
Voter sentiment after Wilson's re election shows skepticism about the impact of party fervor. Independent voters note disillusionment with political froth and the enduring memory of 1890 as they anticipate 1920, suggesting distrust in campaign rhetoric and party loyalty.
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Milwau
Hegins
A New Era in Politics Shapes Presidential Outcome
The New York World notes a dramatic late shift in the 1916 presidential race as the West overturns earlier expectations, elevating Wilson over Hughes. It highlights New York and New Jersey backing Hughes briefly, then the West delivering the decisive votes, signaling a new era for American democracy.
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York
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Hiram Johnson Reacts To Hughes Loss In California
San Francisco report prints former senator Hiram Johnson blaming a Los Angeles Times editorial line and a small group of allies for damaging the Hughes campaign in California. Johnson accuses Cracker, Keesling, and others of stirring prejudice and misrepresenting Hughes while praising California progressives and denouncing local press for bias and sensationalism.
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Theos
California
Four More Years For Wilson Endorsed In Vague Plea
Fragmentary early 20th century clipping reports support for Woodrow Wilson’s reelection. The piece urges citizens to accept the result gracefully and notes Wilson won over a million more votes, though the text is garbled and difficult to read in parts. The tone is editorial and civic.
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Wilson Qhood
When did Wilson declare Americans too proud to fight
The query recalls President Woodrow Wilson’s remarks about Americans being too proud to fight. It questions the exact time and place of the statement, contrasting reports from the New York Tribune and the New York World about when and where Wilson allegedly said this.
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New York Tribune
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York World
Tammany is dead and New York votes signal its end
The New York World declares Tammany a dead living corpse after election returns. It argues the Fourteenth Street machine treachery cannot affect the result and predicts the 1917 municipal mayoral race will test the party's strength. It asserts New York must revive a Democratic organization trusted by its rank and file.
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New York
Murphy
New York World
Spooner Rife Parody Sparks Roaring Wisconsin City Echoes
The spoof recounts a wild Spoonerized tale spreading through Wisconsin towns like Chetek Oshkosh and Milwaukee. It features coded place names and mock battles with a blade, ending in a raucous chorus of revived city references and playful misreadings.
The Bank Man, Mercy and Town Helpers
A long description extols the bank official known as the Bank Department of Mercy. The piece portrays him as a trusted, constant, conservative figure who handles loans, offers advice, and guides real estate and bond decisions. It urges consulting him for financial matters and mentions American Bankers Association and press quotes.
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So and
Sa’s Bank
Omerlock
Banic
Goover
Wheat prices stir debates among Kansas farmers
The Kans ais farmers reportedly voted for Wilson due to wheat prices though some doubt the president’s influence on wheat costs. The discussion recalls claims that the high price of flour tied to wheat, with eight days cited by old-line G. G. Pls as to blame.
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Wilsor
McCormick
Wansau Record-Herald
G. G. Pls
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