Editorial Notes on Taft Roosevelt and Primary Politics
The piece weighs Taft Roosevelt and Cummins in national primary debates across Indiana Iowa Kansas California noting Sherman’s precarious position between Taft and Roosevelt. It argues Democrats should lure Republicans away and questions spending on such political maneuvering. It cites Mapleton Press on Republicans bolting and bets on political wind over funding.
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Iowa
Kansas
California
Taft
Proclamation on Party Differences in Election Remarks
A historical statement urges that divisions among Republicans be set aside during the upcoming election. It emphasizes unity over factional distinctions, noting that campaign differences should be forgotten in the electoral context. The remark suggests focusing on shared goals and the broader party platform rather than internal disputes.
Taft Advises Republican Leaders to Act on His Guidance
The fragment notes President Taft urging Republican leaders to follow his counsel. It hints at party unity and potential responses from party headers to implement his advice, reflecting internal debates over strategy and policy directions.
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Taft
Now Is the Time to Subscribe Criticized
The Sioux City Journal argues that subscription prejudice and hostility have moved beyond temporary prejudice and become chronic, saying readers would favor it if the Journal could persuade them. The piece laments enduring antagonism toward the paper.
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Sioux City Journal
Journal
Land
Insurgents Rise in American Political Thought
Irl R. Hicks notes in Word and Works for September that insurgents are surfacing in politics. He concedes discontent exists yet argues free and independent thought stems from genuine Americanism and should be welcomed by citizens who favor patriotism over party.
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Irl R. Hicks
Porter framed Governor race in Illowa in tight vote
A number of progressive party supporters may back Claude Porter for governor of Illowa if regulars fail to abandon him. Governor Carrol appears poised to win one of the majorities in a contest that could tilt with party alignment.
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Progressive Party
Claude Porter
Ilowa
Carrol
Progressives Accept Renomination After Primary Defeat
The passage notes no lingering soreness among progressives at the renomination after losing the primary. They had already fought the contest, were defeated, and now accept the result with noted good-nature.
Primary voter turnout reshapes Iowa Republican dynamics
The Sioux City Journal argues that 40 percent of Iowa Republicans stayed home in the primary, a stay-at-home turnout largely among progressives. It notes that compared with past governor votes and with Lacey or Carroll, regulars favor change in national politics, as reflected in the state convention’s tone.
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Dolliver
Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Lacey
Carroll
Carrol
Progressive Republicans Sweep California Primary Victory
The Progressive Republicans claim a pivotal primary win in California, equating its significance to Kansas and signaling a new era where the people govern rather than corporations. The victory aims to dispel views that the movement is limited to Cummins, Iowa, or the Midwest, with Massachusetts also cited in context.
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California
Kansas
Iowa
Middle West
Massachusetts
Republicans urged to elect their nominees in district race
The Sioux City Journal notes national tension over republican legislation and Taft's push. It argues Democrats face long odds with Hubbard favored by progressives and regulars, while White lacks strength to beat Hubbard. urging Republican unity and voter turnout to secure victory.
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Taft
Sioux City
McKinley
National Congressional
Journal
Marion Register
Gold Locket and Chain Prize in Popularity Contest
The Index promotes a Great Popularity Contest with a $19 Gold Locket and Chain prize for the candidate who turns in the largest amount of subscription money between August 22 and September 3. The top fundraisers gain votes toward a Landschultz Piano Grand Prize, with additional votes awarded to those bringing in funds.
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Landschultz
Schedule of Votes Offers Varying Vote Bundles
The notice lists vote bundles for new and old subscriptions across multiple advance terms. Bundles include 7500 votes for short terms, 16000 to 35000 votes for longer terms, and 125000 votes for 10 years ahead with high costs. Several entries contain typos or inconsistent figures.
One Mistake Winds Up a Lifetime of Effort
In a reflective note, a Mail columnist compares readers spotting a single error to public judgment of a person. The piece argues many good deeds go unseen while one flaw dominates attention, risking a lifetime of reputation for a momentary misstep.
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