The Old Days of Libed and Modern Partisanship
A reflection on repeated political vituperation from Washington to the Virginia legislature, comparing past attacks on Washington and Lincoln with today’s tolls repeal debate. It praises Congressman Good for nonpartisan support of the president’s canal tolls recommendation and notes Republicans split on the issue.
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Great Britain
John Bull
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Thomas Paine
States of
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Virginia House of Delegates
Abraham Lincoln
Democratic race in Iowa heats up as Connolly runs
Democratic politics in Eastern Iowa grow tense as Connolly enters the senator race while Major Carr announces in The Manchester Democrat a three-way lineup including Connolly Cummins and Basher. A Des Moines pastor joins the fray, stirring internal party strife and signaling a broader power struggle.
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Connolly
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Basher
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Des Moitins
Dubuque
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Nomination of Boss Moore Delayed by Senate Panel
The nomination for U S marshal Boss Moore remains unresolved as the senate judiciary committee did not take it up at its last meeting. The sub committee failed to report and observers fear a run of delays with uncertain outcomes.
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Boss Moore
U.S
Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
Vollmer Knows When Gun Is Pointed His Direction
A statement quotes Mr. Vollmer asserting awareness of danger when a loaded firearm is aimed at him. The remark highlights vigilance and personal risk in confrontational situations.
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Mr. Vollmer
Iowa Political Crosscurrents and National Tensions
The piece reflects Iowa political squabbles as Democrats organize primary petitions while Republicans prepare a full ticket. It critiques Connolly's ambition in Dubuque and warns against low candidacy standards for the supreme bench. It also notes U S foreign policy pressure on Huerta and Wilson's stance on national honor and arbitration.
Hull to Run for GOP Nomination in Second District
Harry H. Hull, who nearly ousted Henry Vollmer in the special congressional election, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for the full term. Vollmer declines to run again, Hull's supporters plan a strong bid across the district.
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Harry H. Hull
Henry Vollmer
Vollmer
Hull
Iowa political race features multiple candidates
Democrats fight among themselves with two senatorial contenders while Republicans face three gubernatorial hopefuls including Governor Clarke seeking renomination, Judge O G Les of Story county, and J W Rowley from Van Buren county.
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Clarke
O. G. Les
Story County
J. W. Rowley
van Buren County
President Wilson Declines Liquor Issue For Party Platform
President Wilson states he is not in favor of placing the liquor question in the party platform. He argues the Democrats have historically mishandled the liquor issue when it became a political matter.
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Wilson
Democratic Rivalry Shapes Campaign Conspiracy Rumors
A political struggle unfolds as rumors accuse Senator Cummins of past conspiracies to aid Democratic campaigns. The current contest hints at a shift with party ranks expecting a decisive fight without new plots, reshaping strategies ahead of voting.
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Cummins
Abe Martin Philosophy Measures Incompetence by Belongings
The Abe Martin philosophy equates a man’s worth with the number of associations and groups he joins demonstrating how social ties reflect character and competence in a humorous warning about overcommitting.
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Abe Martin
Unsafe as dynamite liquor warning for youths
Fremont Tribune urges young men to avoid liquor, calling it as dangerous as dynamite and warning that moderation leads to alcoholism. The piece stresses parental guidance against drinking and the duty to shun John Barleycorn to stay safe.
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Fremont Tribune
John Barleycorn
Trouble in Argentine Corn
Wallace Farmer argues that when Argentina has a good crop it will export significant corn to Atlantic and Gulf cities, challenging US corn markets. Argentine flint corn, or round corn, matures early and will compete with No 3 and No 4 grades rather than the best No 2 western corn.
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Wallace Farmer
Atlantic
Gulf
United States
State Commission Don’ts for Road Maintenance
Do not build new roads in the fall or wait for mudholes to deepen. Do not assume you are a better road builder than a trained engineer. Do not skip a survey or rely on doctored judgments. Do not overload unsafe bridges or challenge train right of way at crossings. Do not expect supervisors to do all the work. Support them, and remember to burn the weeds.
Connolly Trapped by Senate Nomination Dilemma
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes Congressman Connolly faces a trap after sacrificing re election chances to seek a senate nomination as party duty. It questions whether Governor Meredith understood the angle and suggests Connolly may yet fight his way out of the trap.
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Senatorial Secrecy Draws Attention Beyond Muckrakers
A Chicago Inter Ocean column argues that secrecy in senate affairs appears closer to openly controlled government than critics of reform had imagined, suggesting issues pass beyond public scrutiny.
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Chicago
Anamosa Elder F. O. Carpenter Died. Delhi Candidate Named
Anamosa resident F. O. Carpenter died last Sunday night aged, with obituaries noting his long life in the community. Delhi candidate EH. P. Porter will seek the Democratic nomination for Delaware county representative. Fire destroyed William Neals home in western Delhi, a total loss. Delaware Center plans a new bank led by W. H. Norris, G. L. Baker, and F. B. Wilson.
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Anamosa
EH. P. Porter
Delhi
Delaware County
William Neals
Delaware Center
W. H. Norris
Manchester
G. L. Baker
Oneida
F. B. Wilson
Greeley
M. D. Porter
Cedar Rapids
Jones, Linn
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Curydon
Ooggon
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Vinton
J. B. McQueen
McLeod
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Frank L. Loveland
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Kansas
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Oregon
Robert Ferman
Blairstown
Galesburg
Ilinois
Banton County
Calmar
Dave White
Wyoming Journal
Thirty Years Ago In April 1884 Express Notes
The Express records April events in Wheatland Bowen's Prairie and nearby towns. Amanda Babbe taught at Wheatland graded school. Philander A. Paine died aged about 69. William Schodde leased his store for a closing sale. A. R. Coxsee and daughter Gwen moved to Rolfe. Stephen Palmer died at Grinnell aged 88. A. D. Wood moved to Stone City as station agent. Lillie Langtry passed through town en route to Dubuque. A Knights of Pythias delegation formed a new lodge at Strawberry Point. High school declamatory prizes went to Zelma Farwell, Jessie Preston, Mamie Kinsella. Burns Lodge officers were J. W. Coxsee W M, S. F. Bentley S W, Isaac Rigby J W, R P Smith secretary, J S Houser treasurer. Irving club met at Mrs. S.E. Sarles with Effie Gramling, Hattie Hickox and others presenting. B T White moved from Monticello to Norfolk Nebraska later rising to Northwestern railway general attorney. Eddie Sestie Dimpy Walworth Clara A. Onalkins Johanna Graf Lizzie Whittmore Mattie Fawcett completed high school. Douglass Smith and wife welcomed a son. Henry George celebrated birth of a boy who soon led the George household.
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Amanda Babbe
Wheatland
Philander A. Paine
Bowen's Prairie
William Schodde
Wills & Deutrick
A. R. Coxsee
Gwen
Rolfe
Stephen Palmer
Bowen’s Prairie
Grinnell
A. D. Wood
Stone City
Lillie Langtry
Dubuque
Lillia
Ivy Lodge No. 87
Knights of Pythias
Strawberry Point
Zelma Farwell
Jessie Preston
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J.S. Houser
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EE. Sarles
Effie Gramling
H. D. Sherman
Puss Patterson
Hattie Hickox
Lou Gibson
Lou Austin
George L. Lovell
B. T. White
Monticello
Norfolk
Nebraska
Northwestern Railway
Beals
Eddie Sesti
Burdette Sees Peaceful Passing in California
The Dubuque Record Herald reports Robert J. Burdette, former Burlington Hawk-Eye editor and later minister and writer, nearing death at Clifton-by-the-Sea in California. In a letter to his Los Angeles congregation he speaks of a peaceful afterlife and faithful certainty, contrasting it with earthly geography and terrors.
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Japan
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Manila
Port Arthur
Bob Burdette
Gyrenus Cole to Retire as Cedar Rapids Editor
The Cedar Rapids Republican plans a staff shift with Fred Lazell to succeed Gyrenus Cole as editor and W. R. Ashford taking over as news editor after returning from Clinton where he ran the Herald. The move follows Lazell’s recent re election as city commissioner.
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Fred Lazell
Cedar Rapids
Gyrenus Cole
Republican
W. R. Ashford
Clinton
Herald
Lazell
Outlawed. Mitchell Republican Speech Criticizes Liquor in Government
A Mitchell Republican frames liquor use as a degraded practice to be barred from all government functions and respectable society. The speaker urges branding the habit as unacceptable and rejects admission to high offices.
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