Continentals Compared With Mexican Rebels Stir Patriot Outcry
Secretary of War Baker drew sharp criticism after likening Mexican revolutionists to Washington’s troops at Valley Forge. The Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution condemned his remarks, calling them unpatriotic and urging President Wilson to repudiate them. Louis Annin Ames led the Waldorf-Astoria meeting and supported the resolution.
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Newton D. Baker
Wilson
Baker
Jersey City
Washington
Gier
Valley Forge
Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Empire State Society
Waldorf-Astoria
Louis Annin Ames
War Department
Ames
New York Tribune
Hughes Epigrams Reflect on Government and Public Service
A selection of Hughes quotes critiques on investigation before legislation. He argues public administration should honor American ability and demand competence over declamation. He warns hesitation harms workers and urges firm defense of rights to sustain peace.
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America
Republican Party
Wilson snub for farmers and a talk on arbitration
Charles B. Hughes accuses the Wilson administration of ignoring farmers when backing a railroad wage increase. He reads a telegram from Texas Farmers Union President Pope urging arbitration and farmer representation, claiming the matter should be settled by impartial arbitration with farmer input.
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Charles B. Hughes
Lincoln
Nebraska
H. N. Pope
Texas Farmers’ Union
Wilson
Brotherhoods
Pope
State Farmers’ Union of Texas
Hughes
Real Friends of Labor in Open Shop Debates
Excerpted quotes from early 20th century speakers debate labor unions open shop and labor leadership. It highlights calls for individual liberty, opposing unions, and praise for labor's role in society with dates 1905 1907 1908.
Hughes Warns of Incapacity and Urges Strong Leadership
The New York Sun reports Charles Evans Hughes warns in Philadelphia that the nation risks blunders and war if the current administration remains in power. He argues Americans must elect a capable president with stamina and a Republican Congress to enact needed policies.
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Mr. Hughes
White House
Charles Evans Hughes
New York Sun
You Are Drunk and We Are Hungry Crowds Riot in Chicago
An Associated Press dispatch from Chicago reports a crowd of nearly unemployed men marching through the business district on New Year’s morning. They demanded work, damaged windows, punctured tires, halted streetcars, and clashed with police near Van Buren and Staten streets as they dispersed into small groups.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Chicago
Chicagd
Staten Street
van Buren Street
Bates
Sheriff Sale Notice in Sullivan County Indiana 1916
In Sullivan County Indiana the Sheriff announces a public sale of rents and profits from Lot No 7 in Shermans addition and other lots in Sullivan to satisfy a 4226.29 decree against Rebecca M Whiteson et al and names the defending parties including The Sullivan County Loan Association. The sale is on November 4 1916 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Sullivan county courthouse with a secondary auction of the fee simple if profits are insufficient. Attorneys Milton A Hadd on and John W Lindley represent the plaintiff.
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Charles T. Bass
Meta Bass
P. Reed
Sullivan County Loin Association
Sullivan Coounty
Indiana
Myrta L. Masy
Tayaff
Sralley
Greensberry Iocies
Sullivan Effeurt Court
Rebecca M. Whiso
Charles T. Ken
Court House
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Sherman
City of
ED Kelley
Milton A. Haddon
John W. Lindley
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United States
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Europe
Mexico
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Patagonia
Ellis Parker Butler
Missouri
State
Vera Cruz
Mr. Wilson
People’s Forum
New Rochelle
Waldorf Hotel
New York
Princeton University
Albany
Tuberculosis Pavilion
Executive Chamber
Philadelphia
the Peoples State Bank
Sullivan, Indiana
Chas. Bradbury
W. Jackson St
H. L. Ramsey
South Court Street
Sherifi
County of
Rebecca M. White
Terre Haute
Southeastern R. R
L. O’neil
Peoria
St. Louis
Nothwest
T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Wible Barn
G. W. Clayton
First National Bank
Carlisle
P. A. Barco
Briggs
J. S. Murpry
Dale’s
South Side Square
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