Sectionalism in Campaign Probed By Two Regions
A West Gulf and New England clash over sectionalism in the campaign. Williams president Harry A Garfield argues against rekindling North South hatred, urging focus on modern issues. Mississippi Senator John Sharp Williams defends party nationalism, noting southern underrepresentation in committees and farm loan boards, urging unity over regional blame.
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Siice Wren
Union
Garfield
Wilson
Hughes
Benatoy
John Sharp Williams
Mississipi
Congress
Goteuind
Presidor
Democratic Congress
Farm Loan Board
House
Senate
Hughes rally report touts repeal of multiple Wilson era bills
The Gricago Tribune correspondent B C Hit relays Hughes Milwaukee speech praising repeal of the Follette shipping bill and the Underwood tariff. He argues for a protective tariff and wipes out Democratic legislative achievements to benefit the country, urging votes for Hughes and against Wilson.
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Gricago Tribune
B.C. Hit
Hughes
Middle West
Milwaukee
the Tribune
Wilson
Child Labor Law Debate Cited by Senators and Press
Senator Camm and Chicago Herald weigh in on child labor legislation. The National Child Labor committee’s claim is described as credible, noting the law was studied for three years and drafted by constitutional lawyers. Standpoint stresses nonpolitical, independence in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Chi
Camm
Chicago Herald
National Child Labor Committee
Child Labor Law Debate Splits Republicans and Democrats
Chairman Wilcox and Hughes attack the federal child labor law while Owen R. Lovejoy defends it as carefully drafted after three years of deliberation. Senators Cummins and others back the measure, noting broad bipartisan support and a need to regulate interstate commerce.
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Wilcox
Republican’ Nationalmp Committee
Wilson
Hughes
Owen R. Lovejoy
National Child Labor Infoe
Euch
Congress
Senate
Oliver
Penrose
Albert T. Cummins
Towa
Prosperity Outlook Cites Trade Gains and Banking Views
A published report from former comptroller of the currency J. Dawes notes 1918 exports and imports rise, with trade in America favoring the nation. Railroads show higher net earnings, and 1914 shipping records are surpassed. Frank Carter of Mercantile Trust cites booming credit, while the Chicago American article predicts rail and manufacturing expansion postwar. The piece discusses continued optimism for Wilson’s reelection amid business interests and market strength.
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Jes G. Dawes
Curren’ Dent
Frank Carter
Mercantile Trust Company of
St. Louis
Woodrow Wilson
Boston
St. Lows
Joh M. Hodges
Nelsonal Bank
Chicago American
America
Steck
Wilson
Greater imports lesser revenue in campaign text
A back page Republican appeal touts tariff comparisons under Underwood and Payne Tariffs. It claims higher imports and customs duties under Underwood, noting a $640 million increase in ocean port revenue and a $1.15 billion rise in exports versus the Payne period, framing the shift as Democratic triumph and wartime trade impact.
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Payne Tarill
Underwood
Sy Payne Tart
Iine
United States
Underwood Tariff Compared With Payne Tariff Effects
The article argues that despite higher customs losses under the Underwood tariff, a $274 million income tax revenue offset saved citizens from higher duties. It contends Republicans exaggerate figures and that income tax proceeds favored the wealthy, challenging the tariff policy and President Wilson's administration conclusions.
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United States
Wilson
Choate Praises Wilson and Neutrality In Wartime Review
Joseph H Choate former ambassador to Great Britain and a longtime Republican leader writes in the Review of Reviews January 1945 praising Wilson era policies. He argues neutrality could allow collaboration with warring nations to secure peace terms while strengthening self defense and naval power to preserve universal peace, as editor notes Choate is a trusted advocate for international peace and efficient wartime readiness.
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Joseph H. Choate
Great Britain
Lee McKinley
Roosevelt
Amerian Bay
Review of Reviews
Wilson
United States
Sam
Enna
Navy
Daniels
Choate
Joseph Hchoate
Congress
Campaigns Rise in Marshfield Amid Advertising Harvest
A local paper notes six years of strong advertising revenue fueling political contest in the county. It questions whether Marshfield will host heated rallies and whether townspeople will attend. Weather is praised for improving as fall advances. Three weeks remain until election day.
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Per
Marshfield
Marshield
Wisconsin voters weigh labor, ethnicity in 1916 election
A Rhinelander reader reports straw polls among potato pickers in Oneida county showing strong Wilson support across national groups. Field results favor Wilson over Roosevelt, with high labor and Grand Army support for Wilson and hints that Hughes could lose northern Wisconsin.
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Portato
Lyoming
Oneida County
Republcans
Tn One
Sing
Wilson
Lac du Plemhean
Roosevelt
Hughes
Grand Army
Wisconsin
Hughes Papers in Pickle
An editorial from the Dodge County Banner in German attacks President Wilson and questions Hughes and Roosevelt ties. It notes German-American readers and press stance, mentions The New Yorker Staats Zeitung, and questions Hughes support amid Roosevelt’s involvement in the Republican campaign.
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Dodge County Banner
New Yorker Staats Zeitung
Wilson
Hughes
Staats- Zeitung
Gorman
T. R
Teddy
Mr. Hughes
Roosevelt
The
New Yorker
America
Mr. Roosevelt
Jaim
Pinchot Voices Sides on War With Germany
The Bloomington Record notes that Mrs Pinchot urges support for the Allies and that Mr Pinchot criticizes President Wilson for not taking sides against Germany. He asserts that war with Germany was warranted due to German actions mentioned in the report.
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Schaulboy
Pinchot
Wilson
Germany
Bloomington
Joel Shafer Sells Out Colby Phonograph Plant
Joel J Shafer, longtime Colby Phonograph publisher for thirty eight years, sold the paper plant to Robert and Harry Harvey, Phonograph office graduates. Possession to be given this week. Shafer has forty five years in the newspaper business and many local friends wish him well as Colby grows.
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Colby Phonograph
Joel J. Shafer
Robert
Harry Harvey
Phonograph
Shafer
Colby
Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy For Cold Relief
The ad urges the average man to treat a cold seriously and not neglect it. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick, reliable solution with a long-standing reputation and no opium or narcotics. It claims the medicine is obtainable everywhere.
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Mike
Seta
Stephen Decatur
William
Vicksburg National
South
National Biscuit Company
Jaques Meg. CO
Chicago
Milwaukee Journal
Rhinelander, Wis
Ua Lowen
Weyhan-Bruton Company
Union Square
New York
Gite
Joel Siafer
James S. Kirk & Coy
Chicago, U Sal
LV Gin
Osakosh
Hemlock Manufacturers
Wie
Upper Mich
Oshkosh, Wis
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