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Newspaper
Des Moines Daily Leader
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
A dense Des Moines page lists subscription rates and distribution notes, followed by a long discussion on credit men and a transit of global events. It covers bankruptcy law, proposed mercantile reporting, and a forecast of democratic prospects with tariff themes and trust debates.
A collection of literary observations and critiques. Discussion includes Mrs Gallup and her claimed bi bilateral cipher in Shakespeare, references to Lang and Myers on literary portraits, and a New York Sun quip about a novel and Ku Klux Klan era topics. Mentions Karl Bulwin Harriman, Rost theft case, Balzac censorship, and a gift copy of The Literature of American History to Canadian libraries.
Mount Ayr News notes the Iowa railroad commission should more fully reflect the public will. It cites A. B. Cumming and Ed C. Brown as reforms and nominates N. S. Ketchum of Marshalltown as a candidate, praising business success and independent judgment.
In the Chicago Tribune Borus, a struggling author, recounts a remarkable dream. Naggus, the literary editor, presses for the tale to be heard as Borus sues to copyright his work first, signaling a conflict over authorship and protection.
The Philadelphia Ledger reports disquieting rumors that Roosevelt surrendered to the beet sugar trust over Cuba reciprocity, while he aims for tariff cuts on Cuban sugar. A 2 percent Spooner bill is offered as compromise, with administration support and opposition from trusts. The piece urges passage of reciprocity as a national policy, noting party dynamics and historic backing by Blaine, McKinley, and Roosevelt.
The piece argues that trusts and tariffs dominate the political issue, urging a Democratic majority in Congress and a Democratic president. It asserts voters see tariff reductions and trust controls as essential, condemning Republican rhetoric and warning of continued monopoly power under the Dingley tariff. The call is for decisive Democratic leadership in 1902 and beyond.
A deputy sheriff from Indians died wrongfully believed to be a wanted crook was mistaken for a thief by Des Moines detectives. The man, tall and calm, faked ignorance and offered a humorous deflection before accompanying officers to verify his identity and finally buying cigars for the pursuing team.
The New York Tribune recounts Caldwell New Jersey named for Rev James Caldwell, the fighting parson. It notes Caldwell’s heroism at Springfield, his wife killed at Connecticut Farms, and his death after being shot by John Morgan. The town’s honor is tied to his memory and Bret Harte’s poem.
The New York Times details lunch and dinner keepsakes including a four inch ping pong table with light brown wood and green cloth, a roulette table miniature, mink moire bell with lilies of the valley, a steamship favor five inches long, and a christening box ornament with a pink and white cradle scene. The items are described as novelty engagement and travel mementos.
Railroad president William Bliss faces a blunt test about costs from a first term Massachusetts legislator, while anecdotes recount a Brooklyn judge catching a swindler and other colorfully told vignettes. A Dublin doctor and a Salvation Army captain add further humorous and human moments from city life.
Rich ard Olney of Massachusetts, Cleveland's secretary of state and noted as a scholar, diplomat, and athlete, is endorsed by Memphis Democrats as a potential 1904 presidential candidate. The piece weighs Olney against party turmoil, northern votes, and southern preferences, noting his strong reputation but uncertain fit with Bryan and Hill factions.
Franklin extols his wife Joan over twelve years of marriage praising her virtue health and household guidance. He notes her defense of his name care for the distressed and cheerful hospitality while acknowledging small faults and comic quips about money and aging. He resolves to remain loyal to Joan despite offers that would tempt others.
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