Iowa Political Winds and Federal Deficit Debates
A State Register editorial laments one party dominance in Iowa and urges a robust Democratic opposition in every county. It critiques political opportunism, cites Leslie M. Shaw and Secretary Taft on deficits, and argues stamp taxes won’t fix fiscal shortfalls caused by frauds and tariffs. It calls for purifying government service over whitewashing officials.
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Towa
Iowa
State Register
Leslie M. Shaw
Treasury
Taft
Leslie
Ohio
Oregon
Utah
New Mexico
Panama
Teddy
Paul Morton
Des Moines Attorney Vanishes Again After Mysterious Flight
Hon Fred White, former congressman and twice Iowa governor candidate, faces public doubt as his young Des Moines son, a lawyer, vanishes after staging a drowning, traveling to Defiance and Grand Island, then reappearing in council Bluffs and being jailed in Defiance. The episode erodes White’s prospects.
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Fred White
Iowa
Des Moines
Defiance
White
Council Bluffs
Grand Island
Neb
Mutinous Battleship Signals Revolution on Black Sea
In Russia, a battleship in the Black Sea mutinies and raises the revolution flag, threatening bombardment unless food coal and water are supplied. Torpedo boats search to sink her as volunteers hope other ships join the mutiny, signaling possible collapse of the Romanoff regime.
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Russia
Black Sea
Public reflections on politics and international tensions
The column laments public dishonesty amid Senator Mitchell’s disgrace and hints at broader corruption in government. It notes Sweden’s mobilization over Norway tensions and praises John Hay’s death while crediting Roosevelt with impactful diplomacy. It questions a November supervisors meeting due to election absence and explains regular meeting law.
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Boards of Supervisors
Oil price shifts noted by Commoner and Standard Oil
The Commoner reports Standard Oil paid $1.18 per barrel for Kansas crude a year ago and now pays 37 cents. The trust attributes the drop to over supply. Yet there is no mention of a 7 percent reduction in refined product prices.
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Standard Oil Company
Trust
Fourth of July Fireworks Deaths and Injuries Reported
A Chicago dispatch tallies 36 deaths and 1588 injuries from July Fourth celebrations, with 166 fireworks, 38 cannon, 92 firearms, 94 powder, 65 pistol, and 9 runaway incidents. Des Moines papers list hundreds more, prompting calls for legal or public reform to stop this annual carnage.
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Thomas Carlyle
Chicago Record-Herald of the 5Th
Register & Leader
Des Moines
Hat joke lingers as auditors teased over new supply
An aged joke resurfaced when a Hardin county newcomer received a hat from auditors and prepared a signed note for all recipients. He mocked the group as suckers and urged favored hat wearers to appear at the next state auditors meeting. The crowd finds humor in the bout of locker room brag. Oxfords are in fashion with patent, cult vicin, kid and fans offered at 1.50 to 3.50 at Galbraith's Shoe Store.
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Hardin County
Oxfords
Galbraith
Togo and Kamimura Poker Tale Down the Virtues of the Mikado
Admiral Togo tells a jocular dispatch tale recounting how Emperor Matsuhito allegedly urged a poker game with Oyama and Kuroki, to vent patriotic vanity. The spoof lines mix mock seriousness with humor about virtue, foreigners, and a climactic jackpot in a midnight cabin poker session aboard a Japanese warship.
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Tom Ge Crain
Togo
Tokio
Kamimura
Rojestyensky
The
Mikado
Nelson
Enquist
Arthur
Mukden
Matsuhito
Oyama
Gen. Kuroki
Kuroki
Gen
Japan
Tor
Imperial
Urin
Mikasa
Kasuga
Weimer and Rich To Start Hay Operations July Fifth
Germania Record reports Messrs Weimer and Rich will begin hay operations around July 5. P J Jorgeson returns to field work duties. The firm employs about 20 teams and 85 men for most of the year with weekly payroll near $300. They plan about 8,000 acres of hay, sustaining similar employment. Estimated annual expenditure near $12,000, largely circulating locally.
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Weimer & Rich
Germania
Messrs
Snap in Salary Club in Deposit
C H McNider president of First National Bank Mason City was elected Head Banker of Modern Woodmen of America at Milwaukee meeting. Three year term salary 3600 per annum. Head clerk reported 1 097 581 on hand at close of last biennial period. McNider to handle large funds and bring money into Northern Iowa. For Rent Rooms over store John Goeders. Money to loan at 5 percent A D Clarke Co.
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Northwood
C. H. McNider
First National Bank of
Mason City
Woodmen of America
Milwaukee
McNider
Iowa
John Goeders
July Weather Forecast Based on Mars Disturbances
A historical forecast outlines six July storm periods tied to Mars Vulcan the Moon and planetary positions. It foresees extreme heat early, then numerous storms with thunder, lightning, and possible tornadic activity, cooling by mid to late July with continued unsettled conditions and rising barometer afterward. Readers are urged to monitor local conditions and heed storm warnings.
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Mars Vulcan
Vulcan
Mercury
Mars
Wreather
Equator
Earth
Moon
Death of H J Ressiguie in Algona
Hiram J Ressiguie born Montrose Wisconsin April 23 1852 died last Sunday after months of heart disease His son living Bancroft urged treatment in Bancroft with Dr Walters but died beyond cure He lived in Monroe and Algona where he ran a blacksmith and wagon repair shop Only one of two children survives now B F Ressiguie of Bancroft Funeral at the Methodist church with Masonic lodge auspices conducted by Rev Wm Whitfield of Hartley
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Ressigilne
Bancroft
Walters
Hiram J. Ressiguie
Montrose
Wisconsin
Monroe
Wis
Sarah B. Clarke
Algona
Masonic Lodge
Wm. Whitfield
Hartley
New Turtle Industry Sparks Livermore Trade
The Livermore Gazette reports a new turtle shipping industry led by Gerald Thomas and Leon Miller. They have reportedly depleted local mud-holes and plan shipments while yacht city buyers in New York pay high prices per barrel. The piece notes anticipated profits for the young turtle catchers.
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Livermore Gazzette
Livermore
Gerald Thomas
Leon Miller
New York
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Myon Courier
Hinchon & Finnell
Suuschteton Kates
Hhat Hand
Mitchell
Qragen
United States Senate
Sweden
Norway
Oscar
John Hay
Roosevelt
Mr. Hay
Tute
Club
A. D. Clarke & Co
le Heise
Puoneno
F. S. Norton
H. J. Ressigiue
Taylor
White Star Coffee
Patterson & Son
Qiry
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