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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1918

Page

3

Taft Charges Wilson Seeks to Be Dictator

Former President Taft accuses Wilson of aiming to rule absolutely and claims Republicans have aided him. He says a crucial time lies ahead when peace must be settled.

Taft Wilson Berne Cantonal Food Supply Office Justice Police Departments

Wilson’s appeal sparks debate on a dictatorial presidency

The piece argues President Wilson seeks unchecked power to shape war policy and peace terms, risking autocratic control. It contends a democratic congress is essential, praising Republican support in wartime and warning against a dictatorship that could undo democratic processes.

Public Ledger Public Ledger Co Philadelphia Senate Congress Woodrow Wilson Caesar Congression Julius Kahn War Council Mr. Baker Stettinius Goethals Denman Ryan House Germany Wilson England France Indiana State Council OF Defense M. E. Foley Foley Arthur W. Brady War Industries Board Washington Brady New York City State Council Little Blue River Scott County George Ade Hammond Times United States Republican Party America First Mr. Wilson Tom Marshall Indianapolis Marshall Lake County Claude Kitchen Ways and Means Committee Georgia Indiana National Congress

President Wilson Warns Against Illegitimate Presidential Influence

The passage critiques illegal means a president might use to sway Congress. It lists tactics from patronage and bargaining to covert interference and overt orders, arguing such acts undermine constitutional government and threaten the president’s own reputation and power.

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