Roosevelt Speech Blames Wilson Over Labor Law Handling
The speech argues President Wilson yielded to union leaders, failed to investigate whether the eight hour issue justified policy, and postponed law passage for election reasons. It says the dispute was about wages, not hours, and cites fear and political profit as motives behind the settlement.
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Wilson
Presi L
Helen
Carey
Congress
Roosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes
Pension Law Explains New Widows Pension Provisions
The article presents the 1916 Widows Pension Act with key sections detailing pension rates for elderly widows and allowances for children, reestablishment of pensions after remarriage under specific conditions, extended coverage for war wounds and service, and restrictions on claim agents. It notes the act’s approval date and outlines procedural aspects for reinstatement and administration by the Bureau of Pensions.
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Senate
Unit
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Penson
Bureau of Pensions
Tha
Maren
Army Navy
Imarine Corps
Commissioners of Pensions
Shifty Wilson In Colonel's Book On Preparedness
In Battle Creek Roosevelt speech defending Hughes attacksshifting positions on preparedness and the Army. The piece quotes Roosevelts critique of Wilson and his contradictory claims about volunteers the National Guard and defense policy during a tense prewar period.
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Ile
Tie
America
W’s
Hay
National Guard
Ana
Praverse
Pern
Colonel Roosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes
Mr Hughes and Mr Witches Plot Curious Alliance
A playful note describes Mr Hughes testing the size of the sweet and the west observing Mr Witches, framing it as a cheerful arrangement.
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Hughes
West
Witches
Democrats Push Back Amid Presidential Attention From Republicans
The Democratic party presses complaints as Republican campaign speakers focus heavily on the President. They seek alternative talking points and contrast policies to broaden their critique beyond the White House focus.
Wilson’s changing stance on labor unions cited by Roosevelt
Roosevelt’s Battle Creek speech recounts Wilson’s shifts from harsh labor union critique as president of a university to supportive remarks as a political candidate. The record alleges he praised labor publicly then attacked labor organizers, claiming a fierce open shop stance in 1909.
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People’s Forum
Waldorf-Astoria
Princeton
America
Wilson
Colonel Roosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes
President Wilson Senses Something In New Item
President Wilson settles in his chair as a news item notes his sense of something amiss. The line hints at upcoming developments but offers no further detail.
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Wilson
Roosevelt Speech Warns Against Easy Prosperity
The text quotes Colonel Roosevelt at Battle Creek Michigan urging duty and service over material ease. It condemns peaceful sloth and calls for translating lofty ideals into effective action in private life and national affairs.
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Milton
Mooosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes
Wilson’s Iron Will at Independence Hall Speech
The article quotes a critical view of President Wilson who refused to speak at Independence Hall on the 128th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The speaker argues Wilson’s stance would deny patriotism and compares it to Washington Jefferson and Lincoln.
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Wilson
Independence Hall
Washington
Jefferson
Mr. Wilson
Lincoln
Colonel Roosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes
We Do Job Printing In The Finest Style
Printer offers art preserving quality with samples and pricing. Mail Printing Co located at 229 Pennsylvania Avenue West Warren Pennsylvania advertises its services for job printing.
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Mail Printing CO
Pennsylvania Avenue
West
Warren. Penna
Little Talks On Health And Hygiene
Dr S G Dixon, state health commissioner, argues against health ignorance and booster attitudes. He notes many diseases are caused by germs and cautions that exposure does not guarantee illness, but warns against dismissing hygiene warnings.
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S. G. Dixon
Frost damages crops across western state farms
Reports from the western end of the state indicate a heavy frost on September 19 injured corn buckwheat and vegetables. In Adams county the potato crop suffered serious reduction and blight caused further losses where farmers had not sprayed their potatoes.
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Adams County
State reports mixed crop prospects across counties
Across the state reports show cabbage crop failures in many areas with less than fifty percent of average yields. Allegheny county sees splendid apples in low lands but failed orchards in the highlands. Armstrong county reports poor oats, corn, and buckwheat due to rain shortage, with notable crop declines?
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Allegheny County
Armstrong County
Notate
Apple Day Urges Pennsylvanians to Eat Local Apples
Secretary of Agriculture Charles E. Patton calls Pennsylvanians to observe Apple Day on Tuesday October 17 by eating at least one Pennsylvania grown apple. He urges that the fruit be Pennsylvanian grown.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Charles E. Patton
Bedford County Farmers See Bumper Corn Crop
Bedford county farmers report the corn crop is better than in many years, signaling improved yields and potential price stability for the season. Local growers note favorable weather and growing conditions contributing to the robust harvest outlook.
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Bedford County
Crop notes show good potato yield and sugar corn profit
In Bucks county reports indicate a strong potato crop and high profits from sugar corn. Pear trees in Fulton county suffer blight with many trees killed. Wheat and rye seeding is late due to lack of rain and unusually late plowing.
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Bucks County
Fulton County
Northumberland farmer cites dairy output in district
A Northumberland county farmer reports that the average farm in his district has five cows and that they produce annually about 1000 pounds of butter.
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Northumberland County
Pennsylvania farm flock report on hen egg production
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture estimates the average farm flock of hens at fifty and records each hen laying seventy to eighty eggs in the laying period. This yields about 300 to 400 dozen eggs per farm per year.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Adulterated Foods Tests from Scientific American
Simple home tests described by St Leonard Bastin identify adulterants in foods. Butter quality is judged by boiling behavior, tea leaves stain cloth, sugar solution clarity reveals purity, ammonia with bread darkens alum, jam color washes out with water, and vinegar with methyl orange turns blue or green if adulterated.
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St. Leonard Bastin
Scientific American
Judge Garman Opposes Wilson in Pennsylvania Open Letter
Luzerne County judge denounces Woodrow Wilson as opportunistic and not a true Democrat. He urges opposition to the Democratic ticket, endorsing Hughes and Fairbanks, and criticizes party leaders Vance McCormick and William S. McLean Jr. for alleged disloyalty.
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Morath
Congress
Times
Wilson
Judge Garman
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Pennsylvania
Vance McCormick
McCormick
Mclean
Hughes
Fairbanks
Roosevelt urges support for Hughes in Battle Creek speech
Col Roosevelt appeals to citizens to elect Hughes and reject Wilson, urging the fight for democratic duty over comfort. He condemns Wilson’s reliance on eloquence and favors Hughes as a man of deeds over political maneuvering, calling for steadfast service and prepared strength.
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Hughes
Mr. Wilson
America
Wilson
Kent Wilson
Prince
Cenar
Col
Roosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes National College League reports strong growth
Some 30000 alumni have enrolled in the Hughes National College League at 511 Fifth Avenue New York. Rev John Hunt Brown University oldest living graduate and 93, Springfield Ohio enrolled this week. Members urge independent audit of enrollments and note military college men joining amid discontent with the Administration’s Mexican policy. William Moody son of Dwight Moody offers help in East Northfield Mass and condemns current foreign policy.
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Hughes National College League
Fifth Avenue
New York
Brown University
Hughes
John Hunt
Springfield
Ohio
Brown
Woodrow Wilson College Men's League
Princeton
National Guard
League
William R. Moody
Dwight Lyman Moody
East Northfield
Mass
Administration Avoids Responsibility With Commission Ties
The administration should rest easy as it delegates many duties to commissions. From the Mexican question to tariffs, the pattern shows widespread shirking of responsibility, with officials relying on commissions to decide key issues.
Wilson and the gamble of standing firm in policy
Colonel Roosevelt quotes in Battle Creek on President Wilson’s stance as futile and dangerous to stand firm. He likens Wilson’s actions to vigilante justice delayed by majority rule and argues society’s sanction justifies his approach in internal and external affairs.
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Wilson
Black Hills
Mr. Wilson
Colonel Roosevelt
Battle Creek
Michigan
Hughes
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Adulterated Foods
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National College League
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