Aldrich remembered as a steady statesman and defender of conservatism
A retrospective portrait honors Nelson W. Aldrich as a powerful fiscal thinker and guardian of republican principles. The piece notes his defense of protection, influence on banking and currency law, and enduring legacy beyond radical critics. It also covers current events from a Syracuse trial, Des Moines newspaper housing plans, and Iowa election ballot limits with quarantine updates and pricing notes.
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Nelson W. Aldrich
Republican Party
Aldrich
Marsh Elected to Democratic National Committee
Wilbur W. Marsh of Waterloo, a Democrat with conservative tendencies, is chosen by the state committee to replace Judge Wade on the Democratic National Committee. The selection follows a deadlocked vote with rival O. Huber, noted as more radical. Lieutenant Governor Harding faced scrutiny over political positioning during the legislative session.
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Wilbur W. Marsh
Waterloo
State Committee
Judge Wade
Democratic National Committee
Marsh
O. Huber
Harding
Satoon
Lawmakers Try for Fame, End Up With a Mess
Legislators aimed to build a record for future political advantage but failed in their efforts, producing a muddled result.
Legislature Overrules Panel on Ames Student Growth
The effort to cripple Iowa State College at Ames failed as legislators backed the board of education and approved increased enrollment. Ames has gained over 600 students in two years and will be accommodated in the capital plan despite the committee’s report.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa City
Board of Education
Senate balks at confirming Gardner Cowles to education board
A minority in the state senate refused to confirm Gardner Cowles for the state board of education, amid personal hostility to the Des Moines Register and Leader. No objections to Cowles himself were valid, the act seen as spite over press stance on road policy and reform. Roosevelt's propaganda on meetings to denounce invasion and militarism is cited in a public letter praising Wilson's presidency.
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Des Moines Register and Leader and Evening Tribune
Des Moines
Locust Street
Gardner Cowles
Harvey Ingham
State Senate
Des Moines Register
State Board of Education
Cowles
Mr. Roosevelt
Belgium
Women swing Illinois city votes against saloons
In Illinois municipal elections last Tuesday women helped end the saloon era as about 150 saloons are expected to close due to the vote.
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Illinois
Legislature Considers Drug Store or Higher Rattlesnake Bounty
The legislature debated whether to close the drug store or raise the rattlesnake bounty. Economists argued against higher bounties, leaving the drug store as a convenient option in case of snake bites.
Removal of Manchester Postmaster Highlighted in 1914 15 Conflict
Sioux City Journal outlines Howard L. Rann’s removal controversy from Manchester postmastership. Appointed 1907 and 1912 reappointment preceded a 1915 dismissal after inspectors found no financial fault. charges were largely technical. Maj. E. M. Carr replaced him amid Manchester Democratic factionalism.
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Sioux City Journal
Howard L. Rann
Manchester
Washington
Rann
Connolly
Cummins
Murtagh
Sweet
Maj. E. M. Carr
Post Office
Mr. Rann
Maj. Carr
Politeness as an Asset in Youth Training
The article argues politeness is vital for boys entering the workforce. It says polite youths gain a key advantage when seeking positions and that lacking courteous behavior handicaps a boy as surely as nicotine-stained fingers.
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Dubuque
Waterloo Population Count Eyed at 30000
Waterloo anticipates a census showing a population near 30 000 while Wauken fundraises for a proposed new hospital and five rural districts vote to consolidate with Earlville schools. The tally favored consolidation 116 to 23 as Jackson county townships report rural population declines around 800.
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Waterloo
Wauken
Kenyon
Manchester High School
Earlville School
Jackson County
Jim Taylor
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Muscatine
Gomma Meserve
Thomas Collins
Petersburg
Fort Madison
Boies
Manchester
Paul Kruger
Central City
Kruper
J. H. Trewin
State Board of Education
Chicago
Nellie Hatton
Cedar Rapids
Congress Hotel
Hawkeye
Mechanicsville
DeWitt
Lisbon
Iowa Senate approves special agent bill for enforcement
The senate adopted the special agent bill to bolster enforcement of the prohibitory law. Attorney General Cosson will direct state detectives in communities against local sentiment to secure evidence of violations without relying on local officers. Prohibition supporters expect the test will prove workable despite potential prosecutorial friction.
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Sioux City Journal
Senate
House
Drys
Cosson
Iowa
Judge Lindsey criticized for sensationalism in juvenile court work
Cedar Rapids Republican argues Judge Lindsey has stirred enemies by grandstanding while many judges before him quietly served as juvenile court judges. The piece warns against hippo drome style politics and claims true good work need not be proclaimed as the greatest moral influence.
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Cedar Rapids
Lindsey
Iowa newspapers clash over river Styx location argument
Perry chief notes that dispute shows some people naturally argue as two Iowa newspapers wage a heated debate over where the River Styx should be placed.
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Perry
Iowa
Jowans Move to California Stir New Suspicion
The Jowans relocate to California and face fresh questions about a prior suspicion, with attention arising as the calendar turns to January 1.
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Sioux City
Jowans
California
Hullo as Greeting Across Borders in Sam Foss Poem
A Sam Walter Foss poem urges cheerful greetings between strangers and travelers. It extols saying Hullo and How d ye do to lift spirits and connect souls, comparing sea salutes to everyday kindness across distant lands.
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Alay
Sam Walter Foss
New York Weekly
Iowa Legislature Ends Session With Prohibition and Suffrage Votes
The legislature adjourned after 826 bills and resolutions, passing a mix of measures and reducing the state tax levy from 4.9 to 4.5 mills for 1916–18. Notable actions included repealing the matin law for statewide prohibition, voting on constitutional amendments for female suffrage and liquor prohibition, and limiting highway commission reforms. Total revenue for two years is set at 12,760,000 with 8,283,200 from direct taxes and 4,476,800 from fees and indirect taxes.
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Assembly
General Assembly
Iowa
Highway Commission
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
Iowa continues good roads program amid senate support
The Iowa Senate backed amendments to the house measure by 61 to 37 on Thursday. Governor Clarke is expected to sign, extending the Hawkeye Highway Commission and pledging uniform roads and bridges at reasonable prices after a stubborn fight against reaction.
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Dubuque
Mrs A R Canfield Elected Mayor Roils Warren Illinois
The town of Warren Illinois reacts furiously after the election of Mrs A R Canfield as mayor. She is described as a 75 year old former detective known for uncovering corruption during the Molly Maguire era in Pennsylvania and for her experience with Pinkerton's.
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Warren
Illinois
A. R. Canfield
Bills Signed by Governor Clarke Except Hillsinger Bill
Des Moines reports that all General Assembly bills were signed by Gov. Clarke with Hillsinger stock sanitation bill remaining in doubt. Upon adjournment last Sunday morning about 76 new laws awaited examination and signature, with these last minute measures passed in the final hours of the session.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
Clarke
Hillsinger Stock
The Value of Good Character
The Dubuque Times Journal notes Judge Wade faces gossip about his law work for a controversial firm. After the Chicago story faded, Iowa editors across affiliations praised the judge and sought to silence the accuser.
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Dubuque
Cedar Rapids Likely to Avoid Cossack Cadre
Sioux City Journal reports that Cedar Rapids may not need to appoint Cossacks to assist Attorney General Cosson if local authorities enforce the law. The distant governor understands that community immunity from cavalry raids by Des Moines could be achieved through firm local enforcement.
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Sioux City
Real Estate Transfers List Highlights Broad Iowa County Activity
A dense roll of property transfers records numerous deeds across multiple townships including Wy oming Jefferson and Hale. Transactions involve buyers such as August Wolfe Henry Wolfe and J T Conlin guardian to Frank Giesler and Peter Wolfe with prices from 100 to 30 838.33 dollars and parcels including nw nw sections 26 9 and 32 29 and various blocks in Anamosa Oxford Junction and Monticello. Notable parties include Hettletinger Ballou Bills and Lipscomb among others with extensive land and lot transfers detailing sections townships and acreage.
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August Wolfe
Henry
John Wolfe
Wyoming Township
Wig Awlg
Ely Swig
Rome Township
Gerd J. Diraks
Amber Co-Operative Creamery
Alan
Wayne Township
Nere
Bills
H. B. Johnson
Jackson Township
Bertha H. Black
Huseband
Wary Lane
Eyewland
Fairview
Noah L. Coppess
Arthur B. Miller
Hale Township
John Moreland
John 4
Ralaton
John Ricketts
W. J. Nichols
Wyoming
John Shedek
Anna Zidok
Oxford Junction
Rudolph C. Dethmann
Hosea Ballou
Frank Campbell
William J. Corbit
Eig Nwife
Tr. N. Watters Et al
Rose Kiliott
Strawberry Hill
George Eade
Willson
John F. Moore
Leonard A. Reichart
Monticello
May F. Rouge
Hi. Walston
Admx
George Allen
Leonard Hein
Nely
Richland
R. L. Grieser
J. O. Murray
Onslow
Ed Dirks
Lee Switzer
Amber
BE. Walston
Gilbert Balyney
Cecelia Arnold Et
S. H
Eva Brainard
Madison Township
Michael Fouk
Alfred P. Ghel
Hill’a
West Cascade
Hi. J. Lightfoot
Anna J. Scheer
Lightfoot
John Auracher
Amandus Lehr
Greenfield Township
Milo A. Lehr
Nwif
Sey
Isaak Schneider, Sr
J. J. Locher
James Meade
A. O. Welch
Center Junction
James Mead
W. H. Davis
E. Switzer
Gertrude May Norton
Walnut Fork
Olin
Maggie Lockhart
Kate BH. Watson
Fairview Township
The Eclipse Corner Shingle and Fence Ad Urges Quick Orders
Local ad notes a rush on red cedar shingles and fences from Lud and Lew with lines about cement prices, Washed Egg Coal for cooking, and 60 day free trials on town gates. It touts Peerless fences, cedar shingles, screens to keep flies away, and a quick delivery promise as warm days bring flies to life.
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Lud
Lew
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Lovell Township
Sarah Fagan
Nicholas Hirtz
Merrill
Cascade
P. R. Neville
Mary A. Donnelly
Anamosa
Scott & Skinners
Hattie M. McGuire
J. A. Brummett
Soper and Hoardman
Bowen
Mildred Bowen
William Johansen
Kimball
Webster
W. Upton
David Beatty
Hill
Felix H. Pickworth
A. B. Lake
William Haddock
Fisher
East Anamosa
Crain
Clara Chatterton
Cronkhite
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Raymond Spence
John H. Perrine
John R. Breed
Davidson
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