Political office holders and candidates list for 1913
A detailed list of public officials and candidates including President Wilson Vice President Marshall U S Senator Hamilton Governor Dunn Lieutenant Governor Kender Secretary of State Murtagh Auditor Sinclair Treasurer Caswell Attorney General Walters Superintendent Rienow Railroad Commissioner Mercer Presidential Elector Roberts and other county and state roles with terms starting 1913 and 1914 including C W Moburg C H Linder and J F Ready among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
T. R. Marshall
U. S
D. W. Hamilton
Edw. G. Dunn
Glenn A Kenderdine
Chas._ B. Murtagh
J. A. Sinclair
G. L. Caswell
C. E. Walters
Robert E Rienow
Samuel W. Mercer
N. C. Roberts
J. F. Elder
A. E. Labagh
Frank Mowery
C. W. Moburg
C. H. Linder
J. S. Cowan
Alfred
Laura
J. F. Ready
Eli Blough
F. W. Moyer
Don't Worry About George W Perkins Campaign Tactics
A critical critique targets George W Perkins and his bull moose campaign. It accuses the harvester trust of using cheap labor including 16 year old girls, long shifts, unsafe mills, and no rest, funding a political push under the banner of social and industrial justice. It questions the value of any federal admin option that would legalize such factory management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Perkins
Harvester Trust
George W
George
Ten Reasons Against Wilson Tariff Revision
The piece catalogs trusts and interests opposing Governor Wilson and a tariff cut. It lists the wool, cotton mill, harvester, sugar, steel, Aldrich rubber, Guggenheim smelter trusts and George W. Perkins plus Frank A. Munsey as critics urging against Wilson and Roosevelt amid campaign tensions.
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Wilson
Wool Trust
Gov. Wilson
Cotton Mill Trust
Harvester Trust
Sugar Trust
Steel Trust
Aldrich Rubber Trust
Guggenheim Smelter Trust
George W. Perkins
Morgan Interests
Associated Trusts
Frank A. Munsey
Theodore Roosevelt
Editorials On National Politics And Party Alignments
The piece weighs the 1912 political scene with Kennedy and Sunny Jim Sherman referenced. It discusses the copper trust, Roosevelt’s campaign, corn and grain crops, and the likelihood of voters shifting among Taft Wilson and Roosevelt supporters. The argument centers on unfilled diets of political leaders and party realignments.
Maine Reversion Shows Local Factors in Republican Victory
The piece argues Maine’s victory reflects local political injury and voter turnout, not a national shift from democracy to republicanism. It credits party leaders’ misjudgment of loyal voters and notes normal conditions restored a Republican majority, driven by stay-at-home Republicans.
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Tait
Maine
Woods
Roosevelt Sees a Split and New Party Emergence
The piece portrays Roosevelt's growing divergence from the Republican label as he seeks a new political path. It notes a split in the party and mentions a Tribune probe into Sherman Act prosecutions and their consumer impact amid broader distrust of trust prosecutions.
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Mr. Roosevelt
The
Chicago Tribune
Rally for Turnout Builds Democratic Momentum in Iowa
The speaker urges vigorous voter mobilization to secure a decisive national victory. He predicts Iowa could trend Democratic if vote effort is maximized and calls for active county and precinct organizations with regular precinct meetings to energize voters and prevent complacency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bull Moose Trust Plank Draws Wilson Fire
Governor Woodrow Wilson attacks the Bull Moose trust regulation plank arguing a federal commission would cede more self government to commissions and empower big trusts. He claims Garey and Perkins of the steel trust originated the idea and warns of tighter steel control over wages and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Garey and Perkins
Steel Trust
Steel Corporation
Roosevelt’s rising pull shakes up political scene
The article notes Mr. Roosevelt has become a strong, steady factor in national politics, with his growing influence sweeping across the country and shaping the political landscape as he gains support and momentum.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Ten Unanswerable Reasons for Wilson and Tariff Change
The passage lists ten unanswerable reasons for electing Governor Wilson and argues for an immediate downward revision of the tariff. It frames the political case by asserting clear benefits from Wilson's leadership and tariff policy.
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Wilson
The Remedy as Trusts Dominate Prices and Politics
The piece argues trusts wield government power and inflate costs, citing a 50 percent rise in Manila rope and binding twine for next year. It accuses the Republican party of serving financial interests, urging a Democratic shift as farmers suffer from higher prices for shoes clothing and provender while farm goods are devalued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Fairfield Ever a Leader
Thirty years ago editor Me and publisher partners launched a local newspaper that became a community beacon. It built steady readership, trained reporters, and shaped civic conversation. The piece honors enduring dedication and lifelong service to Fairfield.
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Fairfield
Electric light ushers in city’s bright future advance
Elroy praised the new electric light in the Weekly Tribune, noting its moonlit glow for a crowd gathered to witness the dawn of a modern era. He foresaw expanding city uses though thirty years unseen.
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Elroy
Weekly Tribune
Fairfield’s Pioneering Spirit Lights the City’s Growth
The article recalls Fairfield’s early civic pride from its pioneers who built and expanded the town. It notes Fairfield’s first electric lights, how visitors flocked to see the marvel, and how publicity helped put Fairfield on the map. It argues today’s leaders must match that courage to seize new opportunities and keep the city at the forefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Record Missouri cattle fetch new high at Chicago sale
A load of 16 prime Short Horn and Hereford steers weighing 1577 pounds sold in Chicago for a top price of 11.00, the highest open market record. The cattle, fed by A W Ebersold of Union Star and sold by George J Adams for John Adams Sons Kitchin, were purchased by Ike Brown of Armour and Co. with George McClellan as hog salesman for the firm.
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Missouri
Chicago
A. W. Ebersold
Union Star, Co
George J. Adams
John Adams’ Sons & Kitchin
Ike Brown
Armour & Co
George McCleland
Judge Advises Jealous Lover in Parole Advice
Nebraska City Sept 19. District Judge Paul advises a jealous lover to date multiple women as a cure for jealousy. Sidney Izer, jailed five years for shooting his sweetheart Dorothy Reed, receives parole after the ruling. Reed's arm was grazed by the bullet but she remains affectionate.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Paul
Sidney Izer
Dorothy Reed
Miss Reed
Sidney
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio advertise the cure and claim honorable dealings backed by the National Bank of Commerce. Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. sold by druggists. also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
New York News Notes on Vice Trust Probe and City Affairs
The district attorney’s probe into the Vice Trust in New York City advances amid police resistance. The Tombs prison escape pattern prompts investigations into official neglect. A Manhattan Bronx directory lists 568 815 names with growth to 3 million in Greater New York. Legal actions include a Jersey liability suit over a motor injury. Surrogate Fowler questions whether a decades‑gone person is legally dead. A Port of Porto Rico stowaway girl hopes to reach her ill father. A soldier masquerade incident ends with a $10 fine. Public school enrollment rises to 720 000 with half‑time attendance for over 81 000. Rockefeller fortifies Pocantico Hills against threats from the Black Hand.
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Vice-Trust
New York City
Trust
George Wilson
Reynolds Fosbrey
Wilson
Fosbrey
Manhattan
Bronx
New York
Jersey
New York Supreme Court
Hugh Wilson
Clinton S. Martin
Ridgewood
N. J
Martin
New Jersey
Fowler
Bridget
Ann Shannon
Ireland
Belleville
Ward
Gineer
Porto Rico
Fred Bersinger
United States Artillery Corps
Fort Fotten
Bersinger
North Bach
L. 1
Bellevue Hospital
Quieting Title Notice in Jefferson County Chancery
In District Court Jefferson County Iowa November Term 1912 John P. Frazey petitions to quiet title to five acres in the southeast quarter of section 26 township 73 range 9. Defendants include Sarah Hawk William Hawk Stephen Hawk Thomas Hawk William O Hawk Anna Frey Jane Long Mary Ann Long Frances Osman Willis Frasher unknown heirs and claimants. Judgment if not answered by November term noon 1912. The Fairfield Tribune to publish weekly for four consecutive weeks. Judge Frank W Eichelberger.
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State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Sarah E. Hawk
William C. Hawk
Stephen A. Hawk
Thomas M. Hawk
William O. Hawk
Anna B. Frey
Jane Long
Mary Ann Long
Frances Osman
Willis Frasher
Luella Long Frasher
District Court
John P. Frazey
William Hawk
Frances Hawk
Frances
Fairfield
I. D. Jones
Fairfield Tribune
Frank W. Eichelberger
Judicial District of
Also Mentioned on This Page
Official County Paper
Mr. Kennedy
Sunny Jim’ Sherman
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Taft
National Committee
Bull Moose Trust
JUDGE
Toledo, O
Rachel Sayre
John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Black Hand
Mr. Rockefeller
Fulton County
Scranton
Fritz & Droz
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