Editorial view of Roosevelts 1916 presidential prospects
The piece notes half the Republican ranks fear Roosevelts non candidacy while the other half fear his run. It highlights his return to prominence, questions Cummins preparedness views, Burton on financing, and Roots neutrality, while praising his outspoken anti Wilson stance. It also mentions German-American vote leverage and Munsterburg proposing him as a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Cummins
Aon
Burton
Elihu Root
Hugo Munsterburg
Germany
Cynicism and the erosion of American ideals discussed
Senator Lewis warned that foreign born citizens face law flaunting as native Americans lose faith in institutions. He condemned the era’s suspicion of motives and allegations of graft, urging fair patient scrutiny over civic gifts and leadership, and questioned immigrant ideals in a democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enator Lewis
New England Society of Pennsylvania
Lewis
America
Zossip
Mr. Frick
Mexico Trade Will Benefit From Mutual Exchange
Experts warn against one sided trade with Mexico after stability returns. US should promote a balanced program giving Mexico access to manufactured goods while using Mexican mines forests and soil as raw material sources for American factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
America
United States
Ber Neiter
What the Other Editors are Saying
A compilation of editorials notes Brand Whitlock returns to Europe ahead of schedule. The Mississippi Valley Hunters' Protective Association pledges $100 to aid quail food during snow. A white Christmas prompts calls for cleaner sidewalks. Sweden detains English parcel posts in retaliation. Pullman raises conductors' and porters' wages by 10 percent while tips remain essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville Journal
Mississippi Valley Hunters’ Protective Association
Rock Island Argus
Pullman Company
Night Cap on Presidents and War Plans in Roaring Debate
The piece muses on Brand Whitlock returning to Belgium and Henry Ford to America with a light talk aboard. It weighs Roosevelt’s possible GOP nominating fate and Taft’s tariff politics. It notes American munition makers backing a bigger army and navy and hints at a potential clash with Gen Slush on the Western Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Henry Ford
America
Bhuiney
Seven Thrift Rules Endorsed by Bankers
Organized bankers of America promote seven thrift rules for individuals. Rules include do not lend to friends and never indorse a note for anyone. The list urges prudent money handling and saving through disciplined financial habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Olrison
Bankers of America
Croup Attack Cured by Foley's Honey and Tar
In Jefferson Georgia T J Barber reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound quickly stopped a severe croup attack in his two children aged eight and six. He credits the remedy with avoiding doctor bills and has relied on it for years for his family. Miller Arthur Drug Co. promotes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Foley
T. J. Barber
Jefferson
Cue Miller & Arthur Drug CO
Bankers Advice On Safe Investments And Cautionary Tales
A banker’s prudent rules urge limiting investment to 5 percent returns, favor first mortgages on property at half its value, and avoid unseen land deals. The piece contrasts cautious finance with tempting get rich schemes as crowds face bread lines, urging reform and following bankers’ guidance.
Revolt in China Not Seen as Serious Political Threat
American Minister Reinsch in Peking cables that uprisings against Yuan Shikai and the move to restore monarchy are confined to Yunnan. Other southern provinces are quiet. no danger to lives or property anticipated, foreigners protected. Government troops reportedly sent to Kweichau to quell the uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reinsch
Peking
State Department
Yuan Shi Kai
China
Department
Yunnan
Kwang Ting
Kweichau
Hupeh
Sherrill proposes bargain to relinquish Philippines for open world
Former diplomat Charles H. Sherrill argues the United States should trade colonial holdings with European powers and Japan to complete the Monroe Doctrine. He urges using the Open Door precedent to secure peace in the Pacific and questions US role as China’s protector. He links Philippines fate to Japan’s perceived reach and warns against a double standard in hemispheric and Asian policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Charles H. Sherrill
United States
Japan
Philippines
Old World
Western Hemisphere
Sherrill
New World
Canada
Carnegie Foundation
American Institute of International Law
Pacific
China
New England
Far East
Latin America
Argentina
John Hay
France
Germany
England
Russia
Italy
Philippine
Hospital Trains Donated by Holland Residents to Central Powers
The Over Seas News agency reports several hospital trains donated by Holland residents to the central powers. The first train will begin operation next week after its arrival and preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dec
Sayville
Over Seas News Agency
Holland
Central Powers
No man is immune to fear, even from a woman
The quote asserts that no man is so fearless or powerful that he cannot feel fear, and that in most cases the source of that fear is a woman. It reflects social attitudes on gender and strength.
World Court League launched with Taft as honorary president
A world court league was launched with former President William H. Taft as honorary president and John Hays Hammond as president. A world court congress is planned for Louisville in April to organize leagues, promote eventual disarmament, and establish an international tribunal while urging United States preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William H. Taft
John Hays Hammond
Louisville
United States
Hammond
League
Messrs. Hammond and
Taft
John Wesley Hill
Alton B. Parker
Advance guard of party reaches Copenhagen from Stockholm
A Ford peace expedition group arrives in Copenhagen with Madame Rossika Schwimmer Madame Eina Malmberg Lieut Gov Andrew J Bethea of South Carolina Herman Bornstein and Ellis O Jones among those arriving from Stockholm The remaining Ford party members are due to arrive Friday Bethea was reported ill in Stockholm and is traveling with the group
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Londn
Rossika Schwimmer
Eina Malmberg
Andrew J. Bethea
South Carolina
Herman Bornstein
New York
Ellis O. Jones
Henry Ford
Stockholm
Ford
Bethea
Leader Withdraws From Party and Plans U.S. Departure
The figure has decided not to continue with the party and will leave for the United States in a few days, signaling an imminent relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Villa's Arrival in New Orleans Bound for Cuba
General Francisco Villa arrived in New Orleans from El Paso and boarded the steamship Excelsior for Havana. The report, published by a local afternoon paper and credited to a Villa family friend, could not be independently confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cuba
Francisco Villa
Jeader
el Paso
Excelsior
Havana
Villa
Juarez
Christmas Under the Ice at the Smiling Pool
Jerry Muskrat spends Christmas under the ice of the Smiling Pool with his cousin Paddy the Becker not entering above water. He forages a Christmas dinner from clams lily roots and hidden stores, imagining friends share the feast and sending wishes to Grandfather Frog Spotty the Turtle Billy Mink Little Joe Otter Redwing and Peter Rabbit.
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Jerry Muskrat
Paddy the Becker
Green Forest
Green Meadows
Billy Mink
Billy
Smiling Pool
Jerry
Smiting Pool
Jack Frost
Grandfather Frog
Spotty the Turtle
Little Joe Otter
Redwing the Blackbird
Southland
Peter Rabbit
Terry
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Thornton W. Burgess
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