Claims of Wilson record disputed by ex labor head
John Williams, former labor commissioner, rebuts Democratic National Committee claims credited to Wilson. He lists specific 1910s measures, noting many were enacted under Taft or Republicans and criticizes McCormick for padding the record.
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Labor
John Williams
Vance McCormick
McCormick
New York Times
Congress
Wilson
White House
Commissioner of
Solsd
Democratic National Committee
Taft
Mr. Taft
Laft
Children’s Bureau
Industrial Commission
Department of Labor
Federal Reserve
Monetary Commission
District of Columbia
la Follette
Cleveland
Abolition of Commerce Court During Taft Era Cited
Excommissioner John Williams of New York State Labor voices scrutiny over McCormick’s statements. He condemns errors in the court’s first effort and warns labor distrust of its leaders and social workers. He questions the justification for abolishing the commerce court and calls for an explanation.
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Commerce Court
Taft
Tariff Debate and Democratic Attacks on Hughes
In a Charleston W. Va. letter, the writer questions Mr Hughes stance on protective tariffs, recalling Democratic efforts to repeal the Payne Aldrich law and denouncing tariffs as a source of high prices and trusts. The piece argues Democrats would shift policy after the war and mocks Hughes for challenging party lines.
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Mr. Hughes
United States
Louisiana
Carolina
Wilson
Underwood
Hughes
America
Europe
Hughes Criticism of Foreign Policy Praised in West
Portland Telegram notes Hughes as Republican standard bearer whose daily criticisms target the administration and call for reduced wasteful spending and steadier foreign policy. It argues his plan to appoint capable leaders and denounce politicized diplomacy as a capital offense, stressing integrity and national honor.
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Hughes
West
Portland
Ore
Republican Party
United States
Democratic Party
Wilson
Out of what war did Wilson keep us
Detroit Free Press argues Wilson did not keep the United States out of any war. It contends under Wilson Americans faced Mexican aggression and European fighting. The piece contrasts Taft and Wilson while challenging the slogan about keeping us out of war.
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Western Hemisphere
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Mr. Wilson
Mexico
Taft
Diaz
Madero
United States
Mr. Taft
White House
Detroit Free Press
Hughes Campaign Funds Spotlight Labor, Patriotism
The piece cites editorials praising Hughes as a labor ally and notes the Chicago Tribune and Boston Herald quotes. It details a plan by Cornelius Bliss Jr to raise ten dollar sustaining memberships for the Republican National Committee to back Hughes and secure a Republican majority and strong national prosperity. It highlights labor records attributed to Hughes and contrasts with Wilson's phrasing on accountability.
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Cornelius N. Bliss, Jr
Republican National Committee
Charles Evans Hughes
Bliss
Hughes
Senate
House
Republican Party
Political divisions in Washington over Wilson Hughes and suffrage
The piece lists several public figures and spouses from New Jersey California and Washington who back Wilson Hughes or oppose him. It notes J A H Hopkins treasurer for the Progressive party backs Wilson while Mrs Hopkins campaigns against him. Gifford Pinchot backs Hughes and Aimes Pinchot backs Wilson. William Kent supports Wilson, Mrs Kent campaigns against him. George Middleton and Pola La Follette align with Wilson and anti Susan B Anthony amendment supporters. Meredith Nicholson supports Wilson but Mrs Nicholson opposes. Mrs Louis F Post in the Woman's Peace party leans Tolstoyan pacifism while Louis F Post backs the preparedness program.
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Washington
J. A. H. Hopkins
New Jersey
Wison
American Union
Wilson
William Kent
California
George Middleton
Pola la Follette
Congressional Union
Susan B. Anthony
Meredith Nicholson
Nicholson
Louis F. Post
Woman's Peace Party
Eminent judges criticize dis appointing candidates
A Toledo Blade quote from Colonel Tenry Watterson argues eminent judges have shown disappointing candidates. It names Aston B Parker and Charles Evans Hughes as Democratic disappointments, noting the tie is right.
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Tenry Watterson
Aston B. Parker
Charles Evans Uwughes
Toledo Blade
President Wilson Accepts Western Speech Invites
President Wilson shows keenness to accept several West Coast speeches as political strategy. The piece notes the need to heal rifts caused by Justice Hughes and to address local discontent amid partisan battles.
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Wilson
West
Tha
Justice Hughes
John P. St. John Quotes Reflect Democratic Campaign
The quote attributes a view to John P. St. John of Kansas criticizing the Democratic party. It contrasts his remark that Americans vote as they cheer with the claim that the Democratic Administration has offered nothing to cheer in three years, labeling them humiliating and embarrassing per Mr. Hughes.
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John P. St. John
Kansas
United States
Hughes
Mr Wilson Sees Mind as Progressive Yet Uncertain
Mr Wilson says his mind is progressive but followers cannot tell its direction. He argues it may be advancing or retreating, making the course unpredictable.
Princeton Habit of Honoring De Serving Democrats
At Princeton Mr. Wilson used to confer honors upon D. Ds. He couldn't break the habit when it came to De serving Democrats.
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Princeton
Wilson
Clear Bad Skin From Wythe
Pimply muddy complexions blamed on impurities in the blood. The ad claims Woes' New Life Pills will clear the skin by removing poleene vran from the system. Free forms and pills offered.
Notice to Non-Residents in Howard divorce case Sullivan
In Sullivan Circuit Court September term 1916 Clara Howard sues Walter Howard for divorce and custody. An affidavit shows Walter is not a resident of Indiana. He must answer by November 3 1916 or the case will proceed in his absence.
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Gompers
Hughes
Danbury Hatters
The
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Hughes
Legislative Labor News
New York Federation of Labor
Albany
Supreme Court
Indiana
Sullivan
Clara Howard
Walter Howard
W. F. Wood
Sullivan Circuit
Sullivan County
Notice of Final Settlement for John A. McConnell Estate
Maude W. McConnell administratrix files final account with Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Friday September 29 1916 the 23d judicial day of the September term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Maude W McConnell Administratrix. Isaac H Kalley Attorney. First insertion Sept 6 1916 3t.
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Maude W. McConnell
John A. McConnell
Sullivan Circuit Court
Isaac H. Kalley
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Scott
Beauty
Furniture Coo
High School Books
West Side Drug Store
Sullivan, Indiana
Chiropractors
Nature
H. L. Ramsey
South Court Street
Riggs Clay Product Company
Sullivay
Walcome
Shelburn, Indiana
LACH
Republi
Authority
Organized
Gov. Hughes
Organized Labor
Popular Hughes Campaign Fund
Bennett’s Drug Store
West Side of
Square
Bucklen
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Wible Baer
J. S. Murphy
Dale’s Jewelry
South Side Square
Parker
Eddinz
Lehner
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