Titanic reflections on providence and heroism abroad
A long editorial condemns predicting divine punishment for the Titanic disaster and honors both famous and unsung heroes. It notes Major Butt, Col. Astor, deck stewards, and stewardesses as brave, while stressing the broader, quiet courage of individuals unknown to history. It also discusses political campaign efforts led by John T. Adams in Dubuque and critiques the primary system through local examples.
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John Harper
St Harper
Metropolitan
Major Butt
Col. Astor
Stoker
Taft
John T. Adams
Dubuque
Adams
Allison
Cummina
Taft Carried Iowa Over Cummins in State Convention
President Taft won Iowa against its own nominee, with 41 majority by delegates at large for his candidacy. Taft carried six of eleven congressional districts for 16 delegates to Cummins's 10, a result likely ending Cummins as a presidential contender. The Iowa outcome stems from Cummins past rudeness and failure to praise the president.
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Taft
Iowa
Cummins
Campiin
Cedar Rapids
Ffin
William Howard Taft
William H. Taft
Lafay ette Young’s steady republican loyalty praised in campaign
Ex senator Lafay ette Young is lauded for steadfast party loyalty and fealty to friends. The piece notes he has avoided personal ambition at others expense, stressing integrity and square politics ahead of the senatorial race.
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Lafayette Young
Democratic primary for county attorney field narrows
Incumbent Mr. Gash holds a credited record while challenger Mr. Gorman, with less experience, seeks a chance to prove his mettle in the contest for the county attorney post amid belief no Republican attorneys pursue the office.
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Gash
Gorman
Prohibition Party Nominates A Single Ticket With Dual Governor Candidate
The Prohibition party presents a single slate for all offices in the primary except governor where two candidates run. The gubernatorial race features CO M Jones of Perry and W D Ellwell of Marshalltown.
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Prohibition Party
CO. M. Jones
Perry
W. D. Ellwell
Marshalltown
Nomination Filing Deadline and State Race Notes
Midnight marked the filing deadline for nomination papers with the Secretary of State. State and county candidates face deadlines, with county candidates due May 4. The piece notes political maneuvering, a Titanic disaster reference, and a convention scene for Senator Lafe Young drawing two thousand visitors.
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Secretary of State
Taft Gains Delegates in New Hampshire Rhode Island Iowa
The past week added New Hampshire, Rhode Island and most Iowa delegates to the Taft column. The Taft picture remained on display at the Cedar Rapids convention hall yesterday.
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New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Iowa
Taft
Cedar Rapids Convention Hall
The Sing of Others
President Taft faces hurdles in his nomination bid caused by others and local conditions not of his making. On his merits he wins, as people recognize his ability, honesty, and integrity, though his role limits participation in certain political discussions.
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Taft
Senate
Prof Holden and the Preachers in Decay Critique
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Prof Holden criticizing preachers for neglecting theology and focusing on seed corn tests and noxious weeds. He attacks politicians and questions why farmers would listen to sermons on farming instead of higher thoughts.
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Holden
Cedar Rapids
Prof
Anamosa Booster Groups Form Citywide Effort
Neighborhood notes report Anamosa forming a Booster club to push city initiatives while Ryan organizes a commercial club with J J Dolphin as president. The item lists local figures, events, and small town concerns including a curfew proposal in Dubuque and tax issues at a Fillmore creamery.
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Anamosa
Ryan
J. J. Dolphin
Georges W. Mueller
Lowdon Nava
Rochester
Minnesota
C. G. Dutton
M. BH. Church
Oakley Church
Kansas City
Tne Modern Woodmen
Des Moines
George Streitzel
Worthington
Clara Braner
Cedar County
Dubuque
Delaware County
Storm Pamare Wreaks Damage Around Olin Area
Olin Recorder reports a severe Saturday night storm west of town damaging farms. At Starry farm a large horse barn was demolished but five horses survived unharmed. Will Lusk and F A Byerly farms lost sheds and windmills. Bine Benadom hog house was carried across the road and destroyed. heavy rain and fierce lightning were noted with no additional damage reported.
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Olin Recorder
Starry Farm
Ray Starry and
Will Lusk Farm
F. A. Byerly
Bine Benadom Farm
Theirs by Right on Ocean Steamers
A Detroit Free Press note argues passengers have paid for lifeboat space and seating and deserve guaranteed access if needed. It emphasizes dining room, comfortable chair in the main saloon, and a berth as part of overall passenger entitlement on ocean steamers.
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Detroit Free Press
Taft delegates favored as Cummins loses in Iowa convention
The Taft faction wins the Iowa Republican state convention endorsement with a 1680 roll call vote, defeating A. B. Cummins 761 to 720 for presidential supporters. Delegates at large backing Taft elected, while Roosevelt aligns with Cummins counties. President Taft’s renomination effort gains strong show in Cedar Rapids gathering.
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Cedar Rapids
A. B.cummins
Taft
Cumminswood
Washington
M. Thomas
Maquoketa
J. H. Vrewin
Roosevelt
Cummins
Webster County
Kenyon
George D. Perkina
Sioux City
B. F. Carroll
Des Moines
Luther A. Brewer
James I. Bryan
Creston
Willis Stern
Logan
Frank Chamberlain
Davenport
S. D. Hughes
Calhoun County
W. Clouse
Delaware County
Sammis
W. G. Dows
Linn County
P. H. Downing
Stella Maris debate exposes clash over sentiment
A May issue scene from William J. Locke's Stella Maris shows Stella's friends arguing about sentiment as Harold defends honest emotion, rejects poseurs, and condemns censorious writing. He declares responsibility for a child and denounces perceived sentimentalism as an infernal folly.
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William J. Locke
Stella Maris
Stella
Hove
John
Harold
Asa
Ting
Women and Children First from the St Louis to be Democrat
The passage lauds the bravery of women and children during a maritime catastrophe off Newfoundland. It cites Premier Asquith praising the heroic discipline aboard the Titanic and notes the fearsome ordeal of abandoning cherished possessions to seek safety.
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Wrstrom
St. Louis
Democrat
Vitanic
Asquith
Newfoundland Banks
Judicial Recall Legalizes the Mob
Bruce B McKay argues that the judicial recall weaponizes mob rule by decapitating judges without trial. He asserts majority rumor or report would drive verdicts, risking control of law by popular whim rather than due process.
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Bruce B. McKay
Olin Man Candidate for Supervisor
On the solicitation of his many friends J. W. Glenn of this place has consented to become a Republican candidate for county supervisor. Glenn is a young man who has built wealth through private business and owns one of the finest homes in town.
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Olin
Olin Recorder
J. W. Glenn
Glenn
Port Announces Candidacy for County Coroner
Dr. BE W Port offtain place seeks the Republican nomination for coroner in the June primaries. He has practiced medicine here for twenty five years and has supported Republican candidates and party interests, though never before sought county office.
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Olin Recorder
BE. W. Port
Old King Coal Joins Call for Cash and Roll
A playful poem from the Louisville Courier-Journal personifies coal as a jolly old soul who calls for cash and for a price that rises, reflecting economic themes in a humorous verse.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Old King
Coal
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