Cottrell scandal swirls from Plymouth to Des Moines
The column attacks John Cottrell, Plymouth County legislator, detailing his alleged dalliance with Mrs. A W Hough of Des Moines after a speech on the two cent fare bill. It cites the Des Moines Capital and Lafe Young of the paper, mocking his reputation and forecasting Texas departure. It shifts to Ottumwa Jackson Day banquet scene with brisk notes on attendance, spirits, and local politicians.
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Plymouth County
A. W. Hough
Des Moines
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Cottrell
Hades
John C. Cottrell
John
Texas
Des Moines Tribune editor praised as hustler despite clipping
A Gate City clipping attacks country editors as lazy. The Des Moines Tribune editor is described as energetic and a hustler, raising questions about what he calls himself and whether Des Moines is a city. The note also mentions the Chauncey Depew Club and various town amusements.
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Gate City
Des Moines Tribune
Democrat
William Hawley Smith
Tribune
Des Moines
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Chauncey Depew Club
Seneca Dewey Visits Albia Barber Shop
Seneca Dewey visited Albia and got shaved by Jord Norman in his barber shop. The Knoxville Ex press should print the Albia Educator the Liver Regulator name. Dewey says the shave was good and Norman is an orator who gives public speeches in parks or streets. Dewey believes Norman is a smarter man than the Sage of Clouds.
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Knoxville Express
Seneca Dewey
Albia
Jord Norman
The
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Seneca
Jord
Norman
Sage of
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Thaw trial draws little attention this time
The writer notes the Harry Thaw trial attracts no interest, hopes for a long penitentiary term, and mentions Martin W. Littleton and Delmas in a skeptical tone, asserting the country is tired of the Thaw saga.
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Harry Thaw
Martin W. Littleton
Delmas
Thaw
New York World Pushes Johnson for Democratic Nomination
The New York World backs Johnson as a potential Democratic presidential candidate and predicts the party will choose a suitable nominee when the time comes, while noting the paper’s own influence should not determine the result.
Des Moines Capital Grieves Debt Strain and Failed Candidate
The capital laments heavy state debt and unpaid warrants amid limited options. It notes a failed bid to elect Claude Porter last fall and concludes no further action is possible at this time.
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Des Moines
Claude Porter
Banquet Toasts Highlight Party Harmony Amid Debate
John C. Williams of Oskaloosa as toastmaster declares Democrats harmonious and Republicans active, claiming a past era of partisan battles is over as the group sits in a peaceful banquet setting. The scene evokes a tranquil May morning with no dissensions in ranks.
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Hanley
Brethern
John C. Williams
Oskaloosa
Rail trip notes and mixed train crew details
Narrator describes boarding a Milwaukee freight to Ottumwa, detailing the red caboose, coal burner, schedules, and seating rules. Ed Grayson is rear brakeman and Ed the conductor, with seating permissions noted. The train did not depart Washington until 2 pm while Frank Lape hoofed 18 miles to Rubio and disputes a shooting account, attributing it to Ed Carkoff.
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Grayson
Gallagher
Washington
Frank Lape
Big Boy
Rubio
Frank
Henry Walderich
Adam Mayer
Eric Lemley
Ed Carkoff
Life insurance talk on a cross country train ride
On a train from Washington G M Ross life insurance agent for Central Life of Cincinnati boards at start. He discusses an endowment policy held by a barber in Columbus Junction paid out after 25 years and recounts a Grinnell buggy maker named Spaulding, a millionaire producing and shipping direct to trade.
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John Beamer
New York Life
Billy Chilcote
Equitable of
Iowa
G. M. Ross
Goode
Blanche Goode
Reedy
California
Washington
Central Life of
Cincinnati
Columbus
Juancti
Barber Church
Grinnell
Spaulding
Bryan banquet prompts praise of speakers and democracy
The article reviews a Bryan banquet with Sam McConnell delivering philosophical humor about voting rights and mail voting. John Denison and General Weaver are highlighted as strong orators, with Denison noted for a standout Jackson speech and McConnell praised for charm. The piece also notes attendees abstained from alcohol, reflecting Democratic values.
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Promised Land
Bryan
Sam McConnell
Sam
John Denison
Jackson
Pippin
Weaver
Bryan Seen as Favored Choice at Ottumwa Banquet
The Ottumwa banquet hall is described with flags and Bryan imagery as the preferred candidate among attendees. An editorial in the New York World praises Minnesota's John Johnson, but banquet participants show little awareness of him. Bryan is portrayed as the clear choice of regular Democrats, farmers, and common people.
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Ottumwa
Andy Jackson
Democratic Party
Lam
Dave Hill
P. J. Hanley
Annhaeser-Busch Brewing Company
Bryan
John Johnson
Minnesota
Raffk and File
Champ Clark
Brinton Performs in Ottumwa Grand Opera House
Frank Brinton presented a show in Ottumwa at the Grand Opera House and announced plans to travel northwest next, avoiding any southern routing. The advertising for the act drew attention as he left home for his upcoming engagement.
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Frank Brinton
Ottumwa
Grand Opera House
Aleo
Toasts and speakers at local banquet described
The event opened at ten with toast master John C. Williams of Oskaloosa. Wm. LaFollette of Monroe County stood in for J. T. Clarkson. W. H. Hamilton of Sigourney spoke on The Democracy of Iowa. Clyde Sparks, a legislator, planned to attend the banquet. Sam Mc Connell of Bloomfield was the wit of the gathering.
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Oskaloosa
Wm. LaFollette
Monroe County
J. T. Clarkson
LaFollette
Little Boo
Wisconsin
LaFollette Brookhart
W. H. Hamilton
Sigourney
Iowa
Dan Hamilton
Clyde Sparks
Eldon
Ottumwa
Sam McConnell
Bloomfield
Memorabilia of a Peculiar Social at Jackson Relish
A letter recounts a social gathering with many named attendees from Iowa towns. It mentions C. P. Myers Newton Al bert Mortland Powesheik Platt Montezuma Jim Brookhart and others. The writer jokes about editors and performers and notes over 300 attended the banquet amid German courage and Jackson Relish.
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Newton
Albert Mortland
Powesheik Palladium
Platt
Montezuma
Jim Brookhart
Texas
Jim
Caldwell
Bloomfield
Smith Brookhart
Rockwell
United States
Mr. Hartman
Ben Tillman Etter
Sigourney
Gass
Albia
Courier of
Ottum Wa
John Scott
John Phillip Sousa
Iowa
Walter Dewey
Chariton
Charley Monroe
Oskaloosa
Senator Perry
Judge Moon
Jackson
Roosevelt Scolds Admiral Brownson As Old-Rule Critique
Roosevelt delivers a sharp rebuke to Admiral Brownson, framing his action as a harmless dig at authority. The President, now seen as a veteran scold, treats the matter as a ceremonial mark of disapproval rather than a serious setback.
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Roosevelt
Admiral Brownson
Stingy man and festive woes echo in town tales
The town gossips recount a stingy resident who chides his children for worn shoes, a girl who cannot wear a Christmas dress to a party, and a young couple coping with money shortages as they attend events, with the girl buying the show tickets herself.
Town tale of a boy nicknamed Diabetes and a teacher’s broken promise
A local boy was nicknamed Diabetes in town lore. A Sunday school teacher faces disrepute for promising each pupil a Christmas present that never materialized.
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Nickndie
Woman Crafts Smoking Jacket for Husband’s Christmas
A town woman spent hours on a smoking jacket for her husband as a Christmas gift. She toiled and tugged to finish it and, after presenting it, offered no report to friends who offered advice. When asked how he liked the color she replied ruefully that he did not, and the women mused they would have murdered him.
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Tantha
A Cure for Misery Promises Quick Relief
R M James of Lowellen 8 claims Electric Bitters cures malaria poison misery and bilious attacks. The 50 cent tonic is said to ease chills jaundice stomach liver and kidney complaints and lame back. Sold under guarantee at Cook Sherman drug store 25 5.
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R. M. James
Lowellen
Cook & Sherman
New Life Pills Claim Higher Health Level
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine reports a higher health level after using Dr King's New Life Pills. He says they keep his stomach liver and bowels functioning well. Money is refunded at Cook Sherman drug store if the pills disappoint on trial.
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Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
Cook & Sherman Drug Store
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