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Newspaper
Anita Record
Location
Anita, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
1
A collection of editorial fragments discussing a five percent war tax on diamonds, pacifist hopes, and the Kaiser’s fate. It cites Iowa political figures like N. E. Kendall and Harrington, comments on cigarettes legislation, and warnings about wartime governance and taxes on cosmetics and beauty products starting May 1.
The Adair News echoes that Attorney General Havner remains as popular as in the flies a murder case and cites Montgomery county election returns from last fall to illustrate public opinion. The piece questions why the President would appeal to the people over the duly elected officials.
A fragment from a Iowa Falls Sentinel column railing at talk of Senator Kenyon for president on the Republican ticket. It attacks the legislature, critiques executive conduct, questions war-time aid to soldiers and socks, and condemns lies and political manipulation while urging thorough investigations.
Des Moines letter argues that government spending is borne by the people, not the state, warning against overreliance on government services and noting rising costs to citizens as municipalities and states fund operations. Charles C. Pugh presents the critique.
The Atlantic Telegraph outlines strong potential candidates Nate Kendall and Col. Matt Tinley as looming figures for next year. It suggests Gov. Hard ing faces scrutiny and that Havner’s influence is questioned by Des Moines Register scrutiny.
Reports from forty eight leading savings banks in Germany indicate the people added 300 million dollars to their savings last year. The data suggest Germany's strong capacity to pay war indemnities once peace returns, despite the hardship of war.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes a national drift toward nonpartisanship except in Washington. It likens Southern Democratic papers' stance to a Methodist conference broadening denominational lines toward unity in a grand old church.
Controversy over Eugene V Debs’s sedition case and war loyalties as the New York World and other papers weigh punishment versus civil rights. Discussion includes President Wilson’s actions and pardons, with remarks on gubernatorial records and mercy in wartime.
The Shelby county case reports a 1902 assault with intent to commit rape conviction overturned by a pardon from Governor A B Cummins. Attorney H W Byers allegedly received 2900.00 for the pardon, while Cummins denied any payoff. The Casey story notes Byers later’s role in the Rathbun investigation, and the local Republican paper hints at controversy.
The RECORD notes former Anita resident Augustus Jonathan Earl known as Gus has been re elected to the Missouri state legislature representing Vernon county. The piece praises his long Democratic stance and open, generous approach. It also mentions his selection by the House Speaker to join a nine member committee welcoming Missouri soldiers returning from overseas.
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