Editorial Notes On Taft Factions In Iowa Politics
The piece contrasts standpat Republicans loyal to Taft with progressive Republicans who back him only if they deem him right. It argues a well kept city is good business, cites Gov. Garret favoring Taft, and praises insurgents in the house for courage and duty, saying they revived their party and supported free government and majority rule. Chicago Record-Herald.
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Taft
Columbia Journal
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Chicago Record-Herald
Progressive leader in Des Moines campaign plan
Oper at I Furemine of Des Moines is named temporary head of the progressive organization and to start the campaign. He is described as a solid business man loyal to the Republican cause and invites others to join at a price.
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Opert I, Furemine
Des. Novns
Watchword in American political history cited in Iowa remarks
The speaker warns this is critical time in American political history and notes Iowa has shown persistent leadership. Real reform is desired and progress is being made, so the state cannot turn back or mark time. This emphasizes forward momentum and acknowledged leadership.
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Canigaian
Towa
Food values and a milleniuva dream from Colim tes Journal
A fanciful meditation on universal food values, living fully, and spending savings on books, travel, art, and life’s graces. The piece imagines humanity reaching a revered plane where eating alive becomes a cultural turning point and a step toward a hopeful future.
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Colimtes Journal
Taft endorsed by Indiana GOP as Beveridge foe likely
The Indiana Republican state convention indicted Taft and endorsed Beveridge, with Taft cited as organizing for Beveridge defeat by the national congressional committee. The piece asks if Iowa will offer Taft the same hope or warn the committee that others states may be easier to influence.
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Indiana
Taft
Beveridge
National Congressional Committee
Iowa
Republican program for Iowa endorses Cummins Jolliver
The brief outlines Iowa Republican aims for the year. Senators Cummins and Jolliver are to be endorsed and support from Iowa congressmen for true Republican principles is urged. It also calls for endorsement of others who labor for progressive ideas.
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Iowa
Cummins
Jolliver
Publican GOP Backing for Iowa Senators in Washington
A publican state administration expresses full sympathy with Iowa senators and progressive congressmen in Washington. It pledges earnest moral backing and alignment with Republican National and state platforms on tariff, corporation, and rate matters.
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Iowa
Washington
Iowa Progressives vs Standpatters in May Campaign
Campaign stance favors Republican unity under Cummins Dolliver and Garst while progressives fund locally. Samuel Blythe cites Iowa progressives three to two over standpatters, predicting strong anti Aldrich and Cannon sentiment and support for Taft only if necessary. The piece notes planned speeches and literature influx from outside for the standpatters.
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Cummins
Dolliver and Garst
Iowa
Samuel G. Blythe
Washington
Aldrich
Cannon
Taft
Taft Administration to Defend Itself Before Nation
A Washington special reports the Taft administration will defend its policies before the American public with a presidential address planned for next Saturday. The president and allies deserve to defend the administration, but critics argue there is no honor in portraying progressives as opponents.
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Washington
Taft
United States
Progressive Republicans quarrel over Taft agenda and Beveridge support
The Sioux City Journal critiques Indiana's Beveridge convention for pledging party over people and notes progressives and standpatters resist the president. It asks how Taft could gain genuine support if he pursues his own or party aims at the expense of the public. Frank Gunning builds a new farmhouse nearby.
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Sioux City Journal
Indiana
Beveridge
Taft
the Journal
Washington
Iowa
Congress
Beveriage
Dolliver
Cumming
LaFollette
Scuffle with Sister Sends Everett Huibregtse Hurt
Everet Huibregtse sprained his ankle last week during a scuffle with his sister and was sidelined for several days.
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Everet Huibregtse
Who's the Town Booster Why Here He is
A short, promotional piece extols the ideal citizen who backs local business, supports home enterprises, and uses town services. It defines the town booster as the resident who praises the community, funds improvements, patronizes local merchants, and orders printing locally.
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