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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
3
The Fairfield Ledger and Keokuk Gate City note political confusion after a Democratic lean in the primary. Corn growth humor is used to critique the election, while Lafe Young’s loss and balance wheel are mentioned as a metaphor for balance in the race.
Des Moines Capital reports the Chicago convention is described as the most turbulent assembly ever gathered under a deliberative banner, reflecting widespread unrest among participants.
The Des Moines Capital mocks a sudden change while the Register and Leader warn Taft supporters of November consequences. The piece questions Lafe Young’s Cummins endorsement as either backing a real Iowa boss or aiming to trigger another senate vacancy.
The Democracy plans to nominate a western man named Clark who can win more votes in the east than Wilson. Clark is described as a full-fledged representative of a party ready to come into its own.
The speaker calls Democrats to organize at once in every precinct after the county convention. He condemns gum shoe politics and urges active effort to revive Democratic ideals. He notes a national opportunity and says a strong Democrat can win state and county offices if people act.
The Washington County Press notes Chas J Fulton of Fairfield was defeated in the state senate race, while Rev Taylor formerly of Crawfordsville now wins. The piece calls Taylor a relentless progressive in Jefferson County and a relentless standpatter in Van Buren, praising his dualPol shape and urging a united party.
A harsh portrait targets Lafe Young as a shattered political idol, noting the look of disgust from standpatters and branding Young as the era’s emblem of betrayal.
The piece notes Lafe Young shifts from standpat to progressive, driven by Kenyon's 75000 majority and crowd appeal. It recalls Dolliver’s senate roasting, Burlington Hawkeye’s sorrowful editorial, and questions whether Capital editor will accept a plum slice from the new camp. Miles of political theater surround the shift.
Iowa Democrats plan a July 25 state convention in Ottumwa with headquarters at the Montrose hotel and sessions in the city auditorium. Chairman N F Reed says Ottumwa will host a special and the Fifty Fourth Regiment band will travel in special trains. The Iowa delegation in Baltimore hopes to have both presidential and vice presidential nominees present. W R McGinnis of the Eighth District will be the temporary chairman.
Chicago expected to host two national Republican conventions, Bryan told reporters in Denver. He said the party’s current position differs from the time when silver Republicans were needed and declined to run for the Democratic nomination. He also refused to comment on the Democratic convention outcome.
Mose Jenkins, released after a three year burglary sentence, returns to his former boss. When asked how prison made him honest, he quips that they started by making him tack paper soles on leather shoes. Source humor from a house organ.
A Boston writer celebrates daily baseball heroics likening players to Homers on the diamond. The piece uses poetic sports praise to boost local teams and fan enthusiasm.
National Capital dispatch by Chas. A. Edwards provides a concise update on political developments, policy moves, and notable statements shaping the administration and Congress. Insights cover legislative timing, committee actions, and public reception of key proposals in a tight summarizing note.
A letter argues Roosevelt will push hard to capture the Republican nomination in Chicago while Taft relies on Southern delegates. It warns of a possible Roosevelt led rump convention and a Democratic victory, noting two million German Republicans and a million business men may oppose a third term. It discusses Democratic prospects with Champ Clark leading and Clark’s 29 state delegations aiding his convention victory.
A framework to regulate convention logistics centers on governance of planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. Key figures from the organizing body coordinate committees to ensure orderly operations, attendee experience, and compliance with venue requirements.
In St Louis the Anti Third Term Republican league of Missouri has organized pledging members to defeat Roosevelt if nominated in Chicago. The pledge upholds the two term custom as substantive and vows not to support Roosevelt even if nominated, and to use honorable means to defeat his election.
Col W P Hepburn, in Washington, joins Lafe Young in backing Senator Cummins. He says the standpat issue in Iowa is dead and hopes Young's stance will unite factions. He predicts Iowa will remain Republican and urges a changed course after recent primaries.
At Cylinder Iowa at 2 a m four robbers blasted the Savings Bank safe with nitroglycerin and escaped with about 1000 dollars. The town of 150 watched as the thieves, armed, fled in an automobile after wrecking the bank interior and the safe door. The cashier described the four men to the Emmetsburg sheriff.
The Missouri River’s uncontrolled flooding near Folsom Iowa has erased the D W Bennet farm and threatens more land. Burlington Trainmaster Hughes directs 150 workers dropping rock to shore up banks, while officials seek congressional aid from Senator Kenyon and Representative Green to fund revetment work.
A culinary experiment compares paper bag cooking with conventional pan roasting using roasts of different weights. The tester notes gas savings, weight loss, and juicier, tenderer meat in the bag method while observing less meal waste and stronger gravy.
A compact guide to roasting beef veal mutton pork and poultry with timing by weight and method. It covers beef joints in bags in a moderate oven basic butter or bacon fat, and notes turkey goose pigeon times with stuffing considerations. Copyright 1911 Sturgis & Walkton Company.
Des Moines June 10 A state supreme court ruling holds that refusing to support a wife after serving a term for wife desertion is a continuing offense. C A Morgan, already convicted once, was indicted again after failing to support his wife and was acquitted on the prior conviction. the state appealed, arguing the conduct constitutes a new violation.
At Washington from September 23 to 28 the fifteenth international congress of hygiene and demography will feature an Iowa exhibit on the baby health contest begun by the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs at the state fair in 1911. Plans aim to expand the exhibit with premiums totaling 280 dollars and broader scope.
A Life magazine snippet recalls Sam Johnson denying losing teeth in a defiant exchange with Mammy. He claims the two front teeth are intact, joking they are kept in his pocket. The anecdote highlights stubborn pride and regional color in a humorous vignette.
Edward G. Dunn, Iowa Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, will marry Laura H. Decker of Henderson Kentucky on June 26. The engagement was announced after the primary results. They met three years ago on a pleasure trip on the St Lawrence River and plan a Pacific coast honeymoon before settling in Mason City.
A Washington Herald item notes a man accused as a brute at home while publicly courteous, with observers saying the wife appears unaccustomed to such behavior. The remark underscores private strain versus public appearances in domestic life.
Notice is given that the purported last will of Thomas Gilbert is on file in Jefferson County District Court. A hearing for proof and final determination is set for September 16, 1912 at 2 p.m. in the September term. Dated June 6, 1912. Clerk THOS. W. Hannah.
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