Democratic economy in action and gold shortage critique
A political pamphlet style piece denounces Democratic fiscal policy, citing new offices and salaries, extended travel expenses, and tax changes. It argues tariffs drained gold, worsened money markets, and promises of reform betrayed by Wall Street and government waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Trade Commission
Secretary of the Interior
Board of Appeals
Secretary of the Treasury
Department of Justice
Spain
Chile
Argentine
Paraguay
Uruguay
Treasury Department
Republi
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
Congress
Washington
Iowa
Magnificent Promises and Paltry Performance Recalled
A long fable-like critique recalls how promises by the Democrats to curb costs and reform policies produced limited results. It accuses them of endorsing free trade, pushing corporate influence, and failing to deliver on economy, civil service, and tariff reforms while embracing new revenue measures. It cites Panama Canal tolls, primary legislation, and currency law changes as evidence of broken pledges.
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Europe
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Congress
Washington
Hey
Baltimore
Nderwood
Aldrich-Vreeland
Campaign Urgency for Republican Victory and Protective Policy
The piece argues national issues must dominate the campaign with a return to protectionism. It accuses free trade under Wilson of deception and calls Republicans to unite against misled voters, urging a straight vote for the Republican ticket to restore economic certainty.
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Wilson
Washington
Free trade harms U.S. industry and tariff changes questioned
The piece attacks Democratic policy linking English produced brass buttons to a weakened U.S. home industry. It criticizes the Underwood tariff removals which cut duties on corn cattle beef meats oats and livestock products and questions the revenue loss and farmer impact amid wartime needs.
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Navy
Army
England
McAdog
Capitol
Washington
New England
Underwood
Pitiless Publicity and Democratic Tactics in Washington
An criticize tone laments Wilson era use of pitiless publicity to push party goals. The piece cites California white slave cases, Mexico policy, and Philippine affairs as examples of supposed underhanded politics and secrecy undermining Congress and free speech.
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Wilson
Washington
Congress
California
McReynolds
Maury Diges
Drew Caminetti
Lotel
Department of Justice
Supreme Bench
Thomas J. Neap
United States
Kemp
Committee On Judiciary
White House
Lind
Mexico
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Vera Crux
Vera Cruz
Committee On Foreign Relations
H. J. Ford
Princeton
Philippines
Ford
Expenditures Compare Governing Styles in Towa and Washington
The text notes Towa under republicans spends $1.20 per capita annually while Washington under democrats spends $10 per person. It criticizes the nonpartisan governor candidate in Towa for lacking merits seen in Washington officials.
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Towa
Rude
Washington
A Campaign Call for Republican Victory in Jones County
The 1914 campaign closes with Republicans urged to vote embracing a united party after the county’s stormy years. A 150 to 200 vote majority is seen as attainable, supporting county ticket candidates who defend free trade opposition to Democratic taxation. Louis Gardner chairs.
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Jones County
Governor Clarke Letter to John T. Hamilton in 1914
The Des Moines letter exchanges accuse each other of misrepresentation and exaggeration over a campaign pamphlet. Governor Clarke questions authorship and corrections, noting the Broadside controversy and assumes responsibility for factual accuracy while pressing for truth on board of control spending and appropriations.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John T. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
John Downie
Republican Campaign Committee
Priscilla
John
Mount Vernon
Board of Control
Crownie
Chirke Siga
Charke
Tarow
Mr. Cownie
Bilto
Hamilton
Vno
Tod
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Wall Street
H. Parker Willis
Wall Street Journal
Louis Gardner
Conuattes
Governor Clarke
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