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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
12
Republicans push a Burton clearance in Ohio to dent Gov. Cox and help GOP congressional candidates. The plan seeks to neutralize the administration’s tax policy while boosting Burton’s standing through speeches in Paulding and Cleveland, with Whitacre and Longworth aiding and Willis’s prohibition stance shifting urban votes.
From Courrier des Etats-Unis a synthesis of German and British positions on Belgian neutrality and a 1906 plan alleged to disclose English expeditionary disembarkation. The piece critiques Count von Bernstorff claim that England incited Belgium to war and questions the neutrality logic tied to past treaties and Moltke era notes.
From the Staats-Zeitung. Judge Grosscup argues Austria-Hungary’s demand was justified and Servia’s word untrustworthy. He cites 1909 promises, the July 24 1914 note, and German diplomacy, urging Germany to present well proved facts and common sense to avoid blaming Americans as simpletons.
The piece argues that the Democratic majority margin will stay large in 1915, with Rearters predicted to improve. Republican HQ forecasts a radical move by Willist to curb Progressives led by James R. Garfield. The third-party bid grows as temperance Republicans in rural counties shift due to the Prohibition issue. Democrats reportedly retain temperance support despite some defections.
Reported entry by Representative John J. Whitacre to back Frank Willis and FC Willis in Ohio’s governor race sparks talk. Ohio, with Cox as Democrat and Harfield as Progressive, shows uncertain prospects as candidates debate party strength and cross endorsements amid a crowded field.
Christy Mathewson, baseball star, pledges to stump for Republican county registrar candidate Ff. Smith and for State Senator Carsten Pierce. Mathewson, an enthusiastic golfer, will start an oratorical campaign tomorrow in Cranford, with Smith and Pierce to be his hosts.
The Rev lor Edward Moore of Andover College Cambridge Mass was elected president of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions at its tenth annual meeting in Detroit. Other officers were reelected.
A Washington Herald dispatch from Columbus notes a heated wet versus dry campaign with national issues and the President's record as decisive. The battle centers on prohibition amendments and the party split among Democrats Republicans and Progressives. The Secretary of State campaigns to rally support for Democratic gubernatorial and congressional candidates, framing the vote as endorsement of the President amid a world crisis.
New York officials react as Governor Glynn gains support from Mitchel and other former opponents. Republican Chairman Tanner says President's influence over New York voters is clear despite changes. He notes House’s involvement and questions Glynn's financial ideas while wondering about Stetson's view on evolving alliances.
Pittsburgh reports say Representative A Mitchell Palmer Democratic nominee may quit the race on eve of election. White House consultation alleged to have occurred. Field would then favor Penrose and Pinchot with Progressive support. Voters favor tariff views over Democratic policy. Palmer retirement seen as strategic. Concerns about US military preparedness also highlighted by Massachusetts Rep Gardner urging a national security commission.
The President endorsed New York Governor Glynn for reelection, expressing hope voters will return him with an emphatic majority. The letter praised Glynn for candor and directness and urged support as part of advancing progressive legislation. The endorsement followed a Brooklyn meeting and statewide party focus on the New York ticket.
A Washington dispatch quotes Doremus of the Democratic National Congressional Committee denying a Republican claim that Andrew Carnegie and James J Hill fund the campaign. He says the DNC faces printing and postage debts and cannot send speakers without travelers paying their own expenses. He calls the GOP canard a joke and criticizes past party favors to big corporations.
Resolutions express gratification at progress of prohibition sentiment nationwide and support world-wide prohibition following Virginia elections. President Emma Sanford Shelton re elected president. officers named include Theo dore Moore and E S Henry. Delegates to national WCTU convention to meet November 12 to 18 in Atlanta.
Samuel J. Vining longtime Democratic leader and former Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1911 died today in Celina after failing health following an appendicitis operation. He had been a prominent figure in Ohio politics for years and had recently been in poor health.
Military leaves of absence and transfers listed for officers across infantry, engineers, artillery, cavalry, medical corps and quartermaster units. Notable moves include Captains Knox Paik Parker Murray and Lind others, plus transfers of Lieuts Honges Savage and more among Fifteenth and Sixth Infantry. Also noted are hospital orders for treatment and assignments to Walter Reed and other posts.
Commander J W Todd transferred to Warhingen DC while C E Hussey joins general board. Movements list ships arriving at Whitestone Norfolk New York Norfolk Tompkinsville and more with numerous commissions and detachments including Lieut Comdrs J L Hileman W W Galbraith and J A Brenner plus shore assignments at Mare Island and Great Lakes.
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