Standpatters and Cummins duel in Iowa party fight
The piece surveys a Republican senatorial contest with Standpatters claiming gains while supporters like Allison look ahead. It notes diverse party loyalties, conflicting editorials, and unresolved predictions as conventions approach. It emphasizes uncertainty and shifting support within the Republican ranks.
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Republican Party
Register-Leader
Progressive Bible
Cummins
Allison
Democratic Party
Porter
Wade
Bryan
Nick Longworth Forgets Speech At Ohio Convention
A report notes Congressman Nick Longworth spoke at the Ohio state convention in Columbus last Wednesday but forgot his prepared remarks. The piece mocks the scene, contrasts wealth and status with a forgotten address, and treats the moment as a public joke about the president’s son in law.
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Nick Longworth
Ohio
Columbus
Dave Eicher
Literary
Dave
Nick
Theodore Roosevelt
The
Democrat
Cleveland
the Darkey
A Cure for Anarchy
Editorial advocates harsh action against perceived social disorder after an attack on Chief of Police Shippy. It calls for strong measures to root out anarchist elements, arguing for self defense and national protection over restraint.
Law and order on Haywood release sparks defiance
The piece condemns the Haywood release as a grave misstep in justice. It argues Haywood, the Colorado miner linked to Gov. Steunenburg’s Idaho death, should be quiet and avoid further disturbance. The writer denounces his tirades and calls for stronger action against anarchy.
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Haywood
Colorado
Gov. Steunenburg
Idaho
If Nick Longworth Forgets Speeches Who Speaks Next
Question regarding succession if Nick Longworth forgets his speeches and whether Charley Kennedy could deliver orations in his stead.
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Nick Longworth
Charley Kennedy
Shorter term preferred for coal usage debate
Officials propose using coal term x as a concise option. They discuss avoiding the phrase black diamonds citing brevity and clarity in communications.
Sage of Cloud Vanishes From Knoxville Express
After three weeks no sign of the Sage of Cloud the Knoxville Express columnist who pens the heavy articles. Readers wonder if he is asleep or indisposed, leaving the paper without its noted writer.
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Sage of
Cloud
Knoxville Express
Oscar Kennedy to Address Campaign Speakers in Hazel Prash
Citizens seek to hear Oscar Kennedy of the First district address the Republican Campaign Committee about his congressional speech. If he made the speech as alleged, the public wants to hear the remarks locally in Hazel Prash.
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Oscar Kennedy
First Congressional District
Republican Campaign Committee
Oscar
Congress
Hazel Prash
Morning Yells Over Allison Fight Draw Iowa City Hater Praise
Dave Brant of the Iowa City Republican spends mornings on the city bluffs cheering the Allison fight. His joy comes from being an ardent admirer or hater, expressing satisfaction in the declared outcome.
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Dave Brant
Iowa City Republican
Allison
Dave
Ohio Republicans rally at convention as Taft endorsements read
The Ohio Republican convention cheered fifteen minutes as resolutions backing Taft were read while Foraker stayed silent. The reminiscence recalls Blaine and Conkling clashes in 1884 and Blaine's fate in New York. Foraker remains active and not yet out of the political scene.
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Ohio
Taft
Foraker
Blaine
Conkling
New York
Knoxville Express Urges Casey to Speed Editorial Pace
Readers urge Old Casey to write more and avoid filler. They question if he’s distracted by his fancy chickens and claim last week his editorial was short, calling for a sharper effort.
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Knoxville Express
Casey
Oskaloosa Herald Business Edition Recalled in Review
A reader notes an earlier Oskaloosa Herald business edition and praises Hoffman Bros. for their strong field, joking that while they envy the success they wish Hoffman Bros. continued prosperity and improvement.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Herald
Hoffman Bros
Editorial on Sam Clark’s death and temperance plank
The Gate City honors its former editor Sam Clark while condemning the Carthage Republican’s attack. Clark authored the 13th temperance plank, shaping party policy toward liquor interests. The piece praises his editorial skill but denounces the 13th plank as a poor choice and vows to preserve its memory in the vineyard.
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Gate City
Sam Clark
Carthage
Mrs Booth to Speak on Prison Reform March 24
Local notes highlight Mrs Booth known as the Little Mother for her Hope Hall system aiding ex criminals. She plans to build a large house and lectures here March 24 to recruit confidence and foster reform without press advertising. Iowa links her work to Father Coffin's project at Ft Dodge.
Rare Booth lecture promises global impact
In a world where every cent funds her work, Mrs. Booth is set to deliver this year’s rarest lecture, attracting attention from supporters and observers who expect bold insights and sustained dedication to her cause.
Mrs Booth Story Promises Yet To Be Revealed
Chicago Tribune highlights a feature on Mrs Booth in this issue. The piece suggests readers may miss interesting details if they skip the page.
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Mrs Booth
The
Chicago Tribune
Primary Election Law Reprinted For One Last Time
The piece announces printing of the primary election law this week and notes no further room for it in the summer issue. It urges readers to cut out and preserve the law for future reference.
Mrs Cummins Praised Quietly as Modest Social Figure
The writer extols Mrs. Cummins wife of the governor for her private, low profile. She contrasts her with public displays and print appearances, likening her to Mrs. Roosevelt and praising modesty and virtue in a prominent woman.
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Cummins
Roosevelt
Call for unified Bryan delegation at county convention
The writer urges Democrats to send only delegates who will instruct for Bryan at the county convention on March 21 to choose state delegates on March 26. They urge full precinct representation, emphasize a strong, united front, and call for a bigger convention with active township committees and broad endorsements.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Bryan
Des Moines Papers Push Bryan Movement Critics Cite Local Jeffersonian Club
The article says Des Moines papers try to stir Democratic discord in Iowa over Bryant Amor led by George Rinehart. Washington county already has a Democratic Jeffersonian Club led by Bryan men, with no opposition to a Bryan Volunteer Club here, as secretary T. J. Mears explains. The writer notes Republican papers won’t be pleased.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bryant Amor
George Rinehart
Washington County
Jeffersonian Club
Bryan
T. J. Mears
Petitions Circulate to Nominate J. J. Benda for Recorder
The Democrat signals support for the party nominee and pledges unqualified backing after the convention. It argues petitions to nominate J. J. Benda for recorder are circulating and defends party loyalty over independence.
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J. J. Benda
Recorder
Jim
Democrat
Democratic party defends literary efforts over Hen House Orchestra
A writer accuses major papers of conspiring to undermine the Democrat's literary ventures. He questions motives after Chicago clipping coverage of Phil Bratton's Hen House Orchestra and notes how outlets like the New York World and Colorado Springs Gazette picked it up. He vows to keep shining through criticism and asserts independence.
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George Reister
Chicago
Chicago Evening Journal
Democrat
Phil Bratton
N. Y. World
Colorado Springs Gazette
Hen House
Louie Murphy and the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald in a blaze over Bryan support
A bitter letter questions Louie Murphy of the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald over claims of cigarette smoking and political support for Bryan. The writer defends Bryan, cites past county tallies, and denounces Murphy as a "cigarette fiend" while asserting strong Democratic backing in Washington County and Iowa.
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Louie Murphy
Dubuque
McKinley
Louie
Cleveland
Bryan
Simon Pure
Iowa
Washington Co
Palmer Buckner
Modern reflections on old fashioned men and social roles
A reader questions the fate of the old fashioned man who distrusted Masons and jokes about language and propriety. The fragment ends with a woman explaining she brings one son along while leaving the other at home due to behavior.
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Corpus
In Order For Him To Be Model Boys
A string of teacup anecdotes and quips about mispronunciations, a pudding mishap with cayenne, a foolish candidate, and a pump handle thief. The column mixes jokes, odd tales, and household tips including a reference to Mother Gray’s powders for children with testimonials and a mail address in Le Roy New York.
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Gray
New York
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
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