Nation's Path Forward and Democratic Critique Speech
The president defends Democratic achievements and criticizes Republicans while outlining foreign policy restraint and domestic reforms. He cites labor, commerce, and credit improvements, tariff neutrality, and the need for national unity, peace, and industrial planning amid future challenges. He pledges expanded credit, standards, and infrastructure, and stresses fair competition, anti monopoly, and sovereign rights.
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Awerien
Fodern Trade Commission
Tariff Commission
Fowther
Gentlemen’s washing machine pitch meets wary commuter wife
A polite salesman touts a simple washing machine as a savings device, but a commuter’s wife rejects the offer, saying the device would rob her of weekly company from the washing woman and her lonely routine.
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Mer
Im Andress
Wilson Progressives split over party loyalty in West
The Democratic chairmen condemn the Progressive faction that backed Wilson and Roosevelt. Many Progressives oppose returning to the Republican bosses and warn against using the party as a vehicle for Roosevelt’s anti Republican stance. Wilson supporters in the West look to Democratic prospects as a path forward.
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Roosevelt denies Hughes gold brick remark disputed
The dispute over whether Colonel Roosevelt told J A G Hopkins that Hughes might be another gold brick centers on Hopkins's claim he heard it early in the year. Roosevelt vehemently denies the quotation and brands it false while noting public judgment must rely on probabilities amid his known memory lapses.
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Roosevelt
J. A. G. Hopkins
New Jersey
Progressive State Committee
Hughes
One National Party Claims Split Across Regions
The New York World argues the South alone cannot drive Democratic votes. It notes Wilson carried 655,475 in New York and 682,189 across multiple Southern states, while large Democratic totals came from Northern states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. The piece stresses sectional dynamics, calling the Republican party regional and the Democratic party national.
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New York World
Fragmentary World War I era Political Snippet in New York World
The New York World reports a fragmented sketch of party figures and influence during the Republican era. References include Tom Thompson of Chicago, Hughes, Murray Crane, Penrose, Lillian Russell, and Opharm, with mentions of Lorimer and cautions about contributions and power plays in Pennsylvania and Illinois.
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Old
Republican Party
Two Forms of Protection in Democratic Congress Debate
The passage cites a debate by Candidate Hughes and the House Judiciary committee on protectionism. It contrasts federal export trade plans with defense oriented protection, arguing Hughes supports outward looking measures while others seek to “cut and run.” The text suggests industry benefits from a more protective policy amid a Democratic congress.
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Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Kaine
Massachusetts Democrats optimistic on 1916 campaign
Dr John W Coughlin of Fallover declares absolute party unity among Democrats and fractured Republicans give Democrats a strong chance to carry Massachusetts for the president. He notes unsettled governor nomination and possible Senate candidate, says industrial prosperity and peace bolster Democrats while Republicans acknowledge split.
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Massachusetts
John W. Coughlin
Fallover
Walsh
Huet
Not to Embarrass Mr Hughes in Senate Election
The piece argues Mr Hughes should be elected to avoid a gravely handicapped presidency with opposing congress. It notes Democrats hold a 16 seat majority withProgressives aligned, warns against mixed party government, and suggests reelecting Mr Wilson as the only sure remedy to reduce embarrassment.
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House of Congress
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Democrats
Atr. Wilson
Nin
Hughes backs tariff pledge amid old guard resistance
Mr Hughes promises strong protection for letters and warns against tariff measures for private gain. He cites Mr Tat and Mr Hughese, while Senators Penrose and Representative Fordney head finance and ways and means committees. The Old Guard bloc including Woltzee, Menta, and Fordney resists changes amid tariff questions.
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House
Woltzee
Menta
Fordney
Old Guard
Progressives' Proper Course in the 1917 Electoral Landscape
The text argues for progressive voters to support Wilson and a Democrat over a Republican in 1817, noting Hughes supporters and Roosevelt’s uncertain influence. It portrays the Republican party as disintegrating and questions the party’s appeal amid shifting loyalties and unclear futures.
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Wilson
Hughes
Roosevelt
Noted Cleveland Reunion Sparks Job Offer
A wealthy middle aged man, hiding his name, mends his car in a temporary garage near his home. After a dirty morning, he brushes up and meets an old friend on the sidewalk who recognizes him only as a stranger. The friend, Jim Jones, offers help and a chance at a new start in Cleveland.
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Mikes
Henry Brown
Jim Jones
Cleveland
Mr. Brown
Jones
Brown
Cleveland Plain Dealer
War Prices In Paris Letter From An American Engineer
An American engineer in Paris reports wartime costs in the City of Light. Cold boiled ham, butter, gasoline, alcohol, sugar and other basics have soared, with ham at 95 cents a pound and butter at 64 cents. He notes living is tight but manageable, expecting the war to last into next year.
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Paris
Germany
Wall Street Journal
Parte
City of Light
Liquid petrolatum preserves eggs long with moisture shield
A Maryland man proposes a method to rejuvenate eggs using liquid petrolatum. He says applying the hydrocarbon mixture externally allows rapid penetration and creates a moisture barrier to prevent bacterial damage. Properly treated eggs remain usable at normal temperatures for weeks.
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Maryland
Popular Science Monthly
Eclipse Misread Through Observatory Glass
A playful exchange at an observatory shows a lady tourist asking to view the eclipse through the telescope, only to be told the eclipse is over. She concedes and remarks she will wait for the next one, with a lighthearted, domestic tone.
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Observatory
Mil Walt
The Unattainable Jiggs Letter-Writing Ambition
In the Buffalo Express cartoon caption, Jiggs expresses a singular dream to write letters as fast as the moving pictures. The gag highlights his humorous longing to match modern speed in a simple task.
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Jiggs
Buffalo Express
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