Historic fortress city celebrated in old world narrative
The article recalls a historic city with a population around four million and long sieges by Austria Russia and France, noting its beauty and strong fortifications. It cites public figures like John Fletcher and Judge J B Mershon praising civic leadership in Des Moines, and applauds church fraternization, legal reform, and a Christmas appeal to settle accounts.
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France
John Fletcher
Supreme Court
Fletcher
Havner
Mr. Fletcher
Des ‘Moines
State of
Iowa
Jas. R. Hanna
State League of Municipalities
James R. Hanna
Empty phrases replace action in wartime duty call
Theodore Roosevelt urges in Lewiston Maine that President Wilson avoids confronting moral duty. He argues Lincoln asked what our duty is and calls for concrete action over empty rhetoric. Roosevelt spoke for Charles E. Hughes, criticizing reliance on eloquence rather than deeds.
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Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Lewiston
Maine
Charles E. Hughes
Telling Tariff Points From Hughes Speech In Salt Lake
Charles Evans Hughes warns that a strong tariff is essential to sustain American prosperity after the war and protect wage standards. He argues the Underwood tariff harmed enterprise, unemployment rose sharply in New York, and relief funded by charities strained by the crisis. He urges the Republican national platform to foster American industry and openness to honest achievement.
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Charles Evans Hughes
Salt Lake Tabernacle
Republican Party
National Party
United States
America
New York
Political Jottings on Democratic stance and Wilson policy
The Houston Post notes it is easier for Democrats to endorse the President's Mexican policy than to define it. It argues that Carranza is not a candidate and critiques Democratic reactions to Hughes, Baker, and McAdoo while discussing postwar fiscal and military questions and the party's campaign tensions.
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The
Houston Post
Witty Fragments Publish Varied Life Quips
A collection of pithy sayings touches voting, fashion, money, and women achievements. Observations range from political independence to pets and the absurdities of modern life with a note of humor and irony.
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Theodore Parker
J. B. Merchon
Mershon
Sabel
Pernate
Democratic Party
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Romé
Boston Transcript
Currangatie
Democratic Campaign Committee
Ie Repubicans
Tees
Muehes
Tom Titeart
Vuehes
Wilson Pawers
Trichy
Carranza
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Hughes
Burleson
McAdoo
Gardner
Princeton
Hughes
Baker
White House
A. B. Schmurl
Prop. Rolfe
Vear
London
J. T. Lange
Clen
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