Woodrow Wilson book sparks debate on trusts and reform
The article reviews The New Freedom and Wilson’s stance against monopoly, arguing he favors regulation over private power. It notes attacks on Roosevelt’s trust policies, calls for public exposure of crooked politics, and mentions women’s suffrage marches and inaugural decorum.
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Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
William
Bayard Hale
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
America
Washington
Congress
House
Finance Committee
Senate
United States
Converging on Washington Inauguration Trains
A large Iowa democratic inauguration train will depart Chicago for Washington on Sunday with many delegates and office seekers en route. Separately four dozen women led by General Rosyuh Jones plan a longer foot march toward the capital, preferring walking over trains.
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Iowa
Chicago
Washington
Pullman Care
Rosyuh Jones
Albany
Gov. Sulzer
New York
Roosevelt African Expedition contributors listed and Smithsonian totals
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt and party expenses, listing Carnegie's $20,000 share and the other three fifths funded by numerous named donors. It also provides Smithsonian specimen counts by category, totaling 23,169, with East Africa collections described as the most complete globally.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Africa
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Roosevelt
Edward D., Adams
Cornelius N. Bliss
W. Bayard Cutting
Cleveland
H. Dodge
E. H. Gary
J. S. Kennedy
D. O. Mills
George W. Perkins
Henry Phipps
Mrs. Witelaw Reid
Elihu Root
Jacob H.schiff
Isaac N. Seligman
Oscar S. Straus
Isidor Straus
New York
James Campbell
St. Louis
Ralph King
O. M. Stafford
Ohio
Robert Bacon
Coil
H. L. Bigginson
Boston
J.C. Rosengarten
Philadelphia
L.b. Nunn
di Provo
Utah
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
John Hays Hammond
Hennen J. Jennings
George von L. Meyer
Smithsonian
East Africa
Former congressman Bob Cousins reads Tribune at hotel table
The Chicago Tribune reports Robert G. Cousins of Iowa, ex congressman, asked a hotel clerk to summon a reader. Leo Mandel, a bellhop, read the Tribune aloud at Cousins' breakfast table for forty minutes while he ate, finishing with a Dr Evans column. Mandel received $2. Continuous reading included Mexico City bulletins and baseball notes.
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Bob Cousins
Bob
Des Moines
Algona
Chicago Tribune
Robert G. Cousins
Iowa
Sherman
Mr. Cousins
Tribune
Hen House
Leo Mandel
Mandel
Mexico City
Webb
Dr. Evans
Grand jury orders broad checking of county officers
The grand jury at the late term of court ordered the board of supervisors to be checked along with other county officers. They stressed no suspicion of crooked work, only that comprehensive auditing should occur.
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Grand Jury
Board of Supervisors
Division debate and pork concerns in county news
In a county discussion the board or its members are not subjected to public records for private actions. The Advance and Courier clash over stance on division and pork barrelling. Fairmont seeks a $65,000 post office item. Algona may push for similar pork. The piece condemns graft, notes Mexico’s turmoil, and praises President Taft’s cautious policy.
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North End
Fairmont
Algona
Mexico
Taft
Hutchins Defends Drainage Legislation in Legislature
Representative Hutchins delivered an able speech on drainage with sustained support from the legislature. He is regarded as well informed and able to present ideas clearly and concisely. Meanwhile a large pork barrel bill is pending in Congress seeking broad appropriations, described locally as a sought after grab bag for projects.
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Hutchins
Congress
Road condition debate between two editors in Emmet and Dickinson counties
Frank Carpent er of the Hatherville Democrat and Mias Jean Paterson of the Spirit Lake Herald clash over Emmet and Dickinson county roads. Each asserts opposing views on road quality while acknowledging limited firsthand knowledge. A suggestion proposes they tour Spirit Lake together to resolve the dispute amicably.
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Emmetsboro
Frank Carpenter
Jean
Sure Enough Fickle Cuss Divides County in Titonka
In Swea City Herald style arena, Titonka Wolfe again stirs division over county lines. A petition gathering in town prompts strong responses from local factions, highlighting ongoing tensions between groups identified as Feelists and Bancrofters amid disputed boundary moves.
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Swea
Titonka Wolfe
Agin
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Hinchon & Finnell
President Wilson
Jay
Georgia
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Pode
Dice Néw
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J. A. Brownell Shoe Company
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