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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
4
The United States under President Wilson mobilizes near 100000 state militia to guard the border, pledging no conquest and stressing defense of American lives and territory. Critics call the policy watchful waiting, while preparations intensify nationwide as tensions with Mexico rise.
A mosaic of brief notes and observations spans daily life and politics. It tugs at prices and shortages, prefers charity over toil, and mocks pacifist chatter while clinging to preparedness. It mixes theater, sport, and international talk in a brisk, playful tone.
The text urges Friends of Carranza to seek a guardian for him and notes political debate over Wilson’s actions and the idea of universal disarmament. It mentions Carranza’s possible consequences of illiteracy and suggests rhetoric could have kept him from a direct clash with the United States.
The piece riffs on Henry Ford and a Mexican border issue, questions on rifle range readiness, and a call for bold action. It notes Kansas penitentiary reforms, mocks a claimed de facto victory, and reflects on enlistment and historical military service amid national debate.
Prominent Mexican figures say Carranza plans conflict as his treasury fails and his army spreads from Vera Cruz to the capital. They claim Villa loyalists are in his ranks and that General Obregon commands 43,000 seasoned cavalry ready to strike Pershing. Critics insist the United States must act as Mexican turmoil continues.
In a witty remark at the St. Louis convention, Irvine Cobb compares Democratic delegates to a cow, milking advantage from Europe’s war era. He credits Wilson for steadying the realm and warns ample supply could turn to need if not restrained.
A political manifesto urging unity and patriotism over partisanship as the United States faces a new era of international relations. It calls for all Americans to join in demonstrating national unity, strength, and the melting pot of diverse origins shaping a patriotic national character.
The passage condemns groups aiding foreign power or stirring ethnic or religious prejudice, denounces conspiracies to weaken the government, and criticizes parties compromising integrity. It references the Democratic Platform and includes assorted editorial opinions on current politics and social behavior.
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