A Panic Averted in 1914 by Treasury Leadership
A historical account credits Secretary McAdoo and the Treasury for preventing a currency collapse in August 1914 as war loomed. It notes emergency currency shipments from Washington to New York, decisive actions by the administration, and the later establishment of the Federal Reserve System on November 16, 1914, as a pivotal safeguard for the U.S. economy.
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Federal Reserve System
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United States
Washinton
The Gods Remember Always We Forget But They Forget
Poem fragment reflecting on memory and debt to the gods and courage. Discusses learning to live, honoring the brave who strive, and not fleeing death. Ends with a conditional faith in the gods' will guiding the soul.
The Present Duty of Free Minded Republicans
Matilla county, normally strong for Republicans, shows a landslide shift toward Wilson with thousands in Umatilla voting for his reelection. The piece argues the party is led by the old guard and aligned with Hughes, urging free minded Republicans to vote against that ticket to preserve true Republicanism.
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Matilla
Wilson
Umatilla
Hughes
Wall Street
G O P Endorses Shift to Trusted Leaders for Fair Administration
A passage argues the Republican Party should be led by individuals who sincerely uphold Washington and Lincoln principles and can be trusted to administer fair policies for the public welfare, until a transition to dependable governance occurs.
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G.o. P
Washington
Lincoln
Weston No School Site Question Faces Facts
Objections to Weston hosting a normal school rely on a district report showing only 125 grade pupils in Weston. The U.S. Bureau of Education requires at least 1000 grade pupils for a normal school, to provide practice teaching for student teachers. Weston’s pupil total is only about 10 percent of the needed level.
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Weston
United States Bureau of Education
Wilsons diplomacy halts submarine abuse and seeks full recovery
The passage praises Wilsonian diplomacy for stopping Germanys unlawful submarine use and laying groundwork for recovering American property rights lost to England or allies. It argues that words and deeds must align, with patient negotiation as strength and firm action to avert a national strike as necessary.
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Wilson
Germany
England
War speech echoes in Mexican invasion debate
The passage argues Hughes would trigger war with Mexico to protect American investments, with support from Wood's 500000 troop figure and claims gains would go to Hearst Otis and Taft aligned with Diaz era profits. It questions whether blood should be shed for crooked investments and calls voters to answer.
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Hughes
Beveridge
Wilson
Wood
Hearst
Otis
Charles Taft
Diaz
Why change when Wilson brought good times and peace
The speaker argues that those who do not stand by those who provide good service lose entitlement to it. Under Wilson, the nation enjoyed stability, peace, and beneficial legislation for the people, making a change unnecessary.
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Wilson
Pendleton Seeks to Rally Voters For Local Election
Pendleton encourages turnout to secure the local majority and prevent votes from being neglected or ignored, stressing the importance of every ballot to save the day.
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Pendleton
If you do not wish to go to war have you a right to vote
Question posed on voters' power to influence war policy. The prompt asks whether residents can vote for actions likely to push the nation toward war, examining democratic responsibility and policy impact in a historical context.
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