Veering to and from on wool tariff debate
The article notes Senator Batley of Texas opposed wool tariff reductions during the 1909 tariff debate and argues that some Democrats lean toward free raw materials while Republicans move to protect. It highlights a Texan candidate challenging Rep Randell in the Fourth District over wool free trade and cites northern Republicans shifting away from protection.
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Batley
Texas
Randell
Republican Party
Sensible Tariff Plank From Pennsylvania Republican Platform
The Pennsylvania Republican state convention adopts a tariff plank praising the 13 years of Republican rule, claiming prosperity and growth. It supports the recent tariff law as aligned with the party platform to protect domestic industry while avoiding higher living costs, citing wage gains and Taft’s praise.
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Pennsylvania
Taft
Republican Party
Insurgency fades as Republicans claim legislative gains
The piece notes insurgents concede progress from the last congress session and acknowledge the Republican party’s harmony. It argues insurgents cannot ally with Democrats and warns against forming a new party, stating the public backs the current administration’s sixteen months of work.
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Congress
Republican Party
Taft supporters hail tariff law boosting Republican strength
The piece argues Republicans gain from Taft’s tariff policy and criticizes Democrats for lost hope of win in Congress. It predicts a strong Republican showing in November with voters focusing on protectionist principles and support for Taft’s administration rather than insurgent vs regular lines.
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Taft
Congress
Cleveland
Cities move to ban Johnson-Jeffries prize fight pictures
The Dispatch urges Moline to exclude prize fight films as they stoke race prejudice and lower community morals. It argues municipalities should scrutinize moving pictures and notes banning them could cut promoters profits, reducing brutality.
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Moline
Inois
Inevitably Charged Clash of Johnson and Jeffries Fight
The Reno prize fight between Johnson and Jeffries is portrayed as inseparable from rising race clashes and national tension. It argues that the science of betting misled many, notes Jeffries was seen as too old, and warns that such events threaten peace across states, urging federal action to curb prize fighting in Nevada.
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Johnson
Jeffries
Reno
Nevada
Union
Sisterhood of States
Red Light
Vermont Set for First Fall Election Day
Vermont moves into the initial fall election with state tickets already in the field and candidates ready for voter participation across districts.
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Vermont
Maine and national election prospects in fall race
The piece analyzes September elections in Maine and surrounding states, noting Maine’s four Republican representatives and Fernald’s renomination. It cites Democratic Plaisted opposition, potential GOP splits in two districts, and the expected political wind in the coming November results.
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Congress
House
Maine
Fernald
Frederick W. Plaisted
Augusta
Plaisted
Roosevelt Attitude Speaks to Party Harmony
The article argues Theodore Roosevelt remains a steadfast Republican and seeks harmony between regulars and insurgents. It notes his patrol for Beveridge of Indiana and clarifies his stance on Poindexter, avoiding any move that could split the party. Roosevelt aims to maintain unity within the GOP to preserve its dominance in the House.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Allance
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Indiana
Poindexter
Washington
House of Representatives
Bryan and liquor interests saga in political duel
The piece imagines Bryan severing the democratic party from liquor interests as an enormous task, likening it to removing Mephistopheles from Faust. It contemplates a post nomination scenario where achieving this split would reshape party balance and reduce liquor influence in politics.
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Bryan
Democratic Party
Mephistopheles
Faust
Imagining a Liquor-Influenced Election World
The text discusses the idea that liquor interests manipulate party games in elections, arguing that if Aryan could divorce democracy from liquor influences, democratic platforms would seem insignificant by comparison. It envisions a future where liquor money no longer drives outcomes, shaping both local and state races.
Outlook in Oklahoma Promises GOP Victory in November
The Santa Globe-Democrat says Oklahoma Republicans unite to carry the state in November. The convention rejected insurgency, praised Payne tariff and Taft, and urged unity for the state ticket and Congress. Governor Haskell’s record and quirks hurt Democrats, boosting GOP strength and migration from neighboring states. November 8, 1910, expected strong Republican performance.
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Santa Globe-Democrat
Oklahoma
Taft
Congress
Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Bryncb
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Bryan
Southwest
House of Representatives
Sour Grapes and a Wrong Name Alarm
A Moline family feared a son, C B Grant, died in the Middletown wreck after a misaddressed Associated Press telegram. Middletown police confirmed the AP report but the message named C P Grant, suggesting transmission error.
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Associated Press
Moline
Dispatch
C. B. Grant
Springfield
Middletown
Charlies Grant
Telegram copy garble sparks dispute over AP accuracy
A misread telegram from Middletown Ohio Chief of Police Dearth led to a garbled name and accusation of faking by the Dispatch and Associated Press. The piece defends AP for timely and accurate news, noting it as a cooperative of editors rather than a sensational outlet.
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Tesfore
Associated Press
Dearth
Telegram
Dispatch
Moline
America
Municipal baths urged as hot weather hits Moline
The Woman's club seeks immediate municipal baths, noting promised funding and materials are ready. They fault city council for delays over securing use of the Twelfth street hose house and call on manufacturers and contractors to assist in quick installation.
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Civic Department
Woman's Club
Baltimore
Moline
Municipal Baths Committee
Twelfth Street
Third Avenue
H. J Crandall Express Company
Seidel Forges Reforms Amid Milwaukee City Drive
Milwaukee mayor Seidel pushes bold reforms claiming a duty to “make good” and to boost his party, arguing his actions reflect opportunity and governance beyond party lines. He seeks to redefine the city’s administration with aggressive initiatives.
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Milwaukee
Bright Tuttbot
Mr. Seldsi
Political reform urges cleaner cities and nonreelection bias
A reader argues for nonpartisan city leadership focused on duty over reelectability. The piece contends clean cities require mayors and officers who act beyond political interests, regardless of who is seeking reelection. It mentions Mr. Seidel as a potential example, noting reelection concerns may affect governance.
Special election on Moline city court proposed after April vote
Voters in Moline will decide again on establishing a city court in a special election set for Thursday after April results showed 2980 in favor and 1416 against but short of a two thirds requirement. Indifference at single-question polls reportedly skews outcomes and emphasizes every vote.
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Moline
Shutting Out Fight Pictures From Illinois Cities
Officials in Cairo and Aurora move to ban Johnson Jeffries fight films amid recent violence. Chicago undecided after police refer the matter to censors Schuet tler and O Donnell. If barred locally, which Illinois city would allow them?
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Cairo
Ill
Johnson-Jeffries
Aurora
Chicago
Busse
Steward
Schuettler
Official Theatre
Charles O'Donnell
Illinois
University Trustees Readership and Regional Representation
Readers note the state university trustees show uneven regional representation with Chicago and several counties holding seats while large areas lack a trustee. Alumni recommendations influence nominations at party conventions, where confirmations vary. The column discusses gaps in geographic balance among the nine trustees and the process of selection.
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State University
Chicago
McHenry County
Cook County
Urbana
Ilinois
Belleville
Winchester
Taylorville
Monticello
Torma-of-thres
Alumni endorse Hoyt for Illinois university board seat
The Dispatch reports alumni favor Geneseo financier G W Hoyt for the University of Illinois board, replacing Mary Busey. Hoyt, a 1879 graduate and First National Bank president, is urged despite Republican ties, while Judge Butler of Cairo remains a rival option.
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Carton
de Oman
Abbott
Chicas
University
Hoyt
First National Bank of
Geneseo
Busey
Carrie Thomas Alexander
Belleville
Laura B. Evans
Tay- Worville
Judge Butler
Cairo
University of Illinois
Reforming Procedure for Bills in Springfield Assembly
State Journal from Springfield reports a Peoria meeting urged a regular order of bill consideration by number. The piece condemns prolific “hoppers” and fad legislation, urging lawmakers to map a fixed program and limit measures to those necessary and timely.
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State Journal
Springfield
Peoria
Blackstone
General Assembly
Congress limits receiver pay in bankruptcy cases
The Chicago Tribune reports Congress has curbED receivers’ fees in bankruptcy by tying compensation to a modest percentage of estates. The change targets especially those who run ongoing receiverships rather than simple estate settlements, aiming to ensure creditors are treated fairly and reduce returns as gold mines for receivers.
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Chicago Tribune
Congress
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