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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1912
Page
2
Major regional events listed include sociability run on June 17, 19 and 21, Chautauqua Assembly on August 1 and 8, Ringling Circus on August 10, Casg Courty Fair on September 9 and 11 to 13, Old Settlers Picnic on June 13, Firemen’s Tournament on July 3 and 4, and a June 10 to 15 Parker Shows run.
The speaker, in a thick Irish dialect, rails at Republican tactics and Democratic mistakes, praising the convention's potential impact on the South and noting the spectators’ wit. He recalls party battles, hotel politics, and a past role in party contests while lampooning rivals and praising broadminded rivals.
The piece blends Irish American banter and political satire from 1912. It notes Dimmycrats profiting from mistakes, Debs denouncing Taft Roosevelt and parties as tools of plutocracy, and Chicago preachers backing Roosevelt. It lampoons Bryan and Democratic fringe figures amid a murky electoral climate.
Community notes recount Roosevelts platform edits and political jabs as Atlantic sees big crowds for a Roosevelt run. Local names Ed Wissler Jim Harris and Curt Clovis feature in coverage of the Trade Excursion and expected Walnut reception. Also noted are moves for more businesses and homes in Atlantic along with a Seattle summer plan for Kathryn Nebel.
Merchants Greys clash with the young team for a benefit game on the diamond to help George Franklin who has played here for years and is now ill at home after several months. Tickets go on sale this afternoon as the News Telegraph urges local support and a strong crowd is expected for a lively contest.
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