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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
3
A speaker argues that the wartime downturn left 300000 unemployed in New York City and nationwide, calling for a wisely framed tariff to protect American industry and ensure prosperity after the war. He stresses that Americans must recall the hardship and that protection should be intelligent and adequate across the country.
Theodore Roosevelt argues that President Wilson avoids moral duty and fails to mobilize the public, preferring empty phrases over decisive deeds. He speaks in Lewiston, Maine, endorsing Charles E. Hughes and urging practical steps over rhetoric.
Charles Evans Hughes outlines tariff and protection aims in a Salt Lake Tabernacle address. He calls for strong foundations for national greatness through competition after the present struggle and urges the Republican party to foster American enterprise and open doors for honest achievement.
Excerpted speech by Col. Theodore Roosevelt delivered in Lewiston Maine urging support for Charles E. Hughes. Roosevelt contrasts Hughes's directness and verified actions with Wilson's eloquence and unproven deeds, arguing the next four years demand tested leadership.
The piece critiques Democratic handling of President Wilson’s bids for reelection, noting Texas odds and possible shifts toward Wilson favorite states. It mocks party rhetoric, underscores Hughes as a disruptive force, and argues for removing deadwood to clear the path to perceived good governance. It quotes various editorials and highlights party tensions in Washington.
Secretary McAdoo cautions Treasury employees to avoid excessive political activity. He warns disobedience could lead to removal from service, stressing neutrality and adherence to official conduct rules. The notice underscores strict limits on partisan actions within the department.
In the Pittsburgh Dispatch account, the President rises early during a brutal heatwave and some observers warn he may keep up the practice into November if Senator Hughes remains undignified.
An excerpt from Col Theodore Roosevelt’s speech criticizes the administration for showing no responsibility toward rape victims and deaths in Mexico. He condemns the policy as inhuman and urges the American people to oppose it in the name of peace and righteousness.
A long critique disputes Progressive and Labor claims that twenty Wilson era measures were enacted by Congress during his presidency. It argues many listed acts were passed under Taft or Democratic leaders without clear credit to Wilson, urging readers to verify the record and beware padding the administration’s achievements.
The document outlines Taft era labor reforms including the Children’s Bureau, Industrial Commission provisions, phosphorous match ban, the Department of Labor Law, Parcel Post Law, Federal Reserve linkage, eight hour DC law, antitrust evolution, and the Commerce Court. John Williams, Labor Commissioner of New York State, questions remarks by Mr. McCormick and calls for scrutiny amid labor and social work concerns.
In a Charleston West Virginia letter the writer critiques Mr. Hughes for discussing tariff doctrine, recalls the Payne Aldrich law and protective tariffs, and argues Democrats would push a revenue tariff once war effects subside, accusing the party of pettifogging and blaming trusts for high prices.
Portland Oregon veterans report the Republican stance as favorable to Hughes criticism of foreign policy. The standard bearer's daily utterances support voters who chose him. The article notes ongoing critique of the administration amid a divided Republican front.
The text rails at Democratic excess and calls for stern controls on government spending. It criticizes the party for weak diplomacy and political appointments. It quotes statements praising the presidency and condemns trading in U S honor for political debts, urging high principles to keep the republic as a global example.
Theodore Roosevelt denounces President Wilson for 1914 Vera Cruz and 1916 Villa campaigns as ignoble wars that cost millions and achieved nothing. He argues the actions failed to secure arms or kill Villa and ended with U.S. troops returning home without gains.
The piece criticizes President Wilson for renouncing neutrality in fact as well as name when faced with a powerful nation undermining sovereignty. It argues the stance is akin to Pontius Pilate's, noting Roosevelt urged moderation on Hughes at Lewiston.
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