Roosevelt Speech on Tampico Crisis Defends US Honor
Col. Theodore Roosevelt spoke in Lewiston Maine on behalf of Charles Hughes criticizing the Wilson administration for not allowing a U S squadron to defend Americans in Tampico. He claims Mexican mobs surrounded American refugees while German and British ships intervened to rescue them.
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Washington
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Charles &. Hughes
Political Jibes and War Talk in Wilson Era Debate
A damaged OCR text records sharp political talk as President Wilson, Hughes, and Clark are mockingly contrasted. It mocks park congress endorsements, Villa expedition plans, and quotes about keeping the country out of war. The piece references Pinchot, W. W. W., and 1912 Democratic platform ideas amid chaotic phrasing.
Villa aided by Wilson's favor and backing
In March Villa led a raid into American territory with arms and munitions supplied after Wilson reversed Taft policy. He attacked Columbus New Mexico, killing civilians and U S troops. Roosevelt said forces would pursue him to capture him dead or alive, but progress and outcome remained unclear.
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Villa
Mr. WiLlson
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Taft
Mexico
Columbus
New Mexico
United States
White House
Washington
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Charles B. Hughes
Opposition to pork barrel grows in recent days
The speaker notes a shift against pork barrel politics, criticizing treasury employees and official actions. The passage emphasizes disobedience to orders and potential notices, reflecting tension over political activity and veto trends.
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