Democratic convention shifts stance on liquor in Iowa.
The Iowa Democratic state convention rejected a liquor plank and adopted a platform silent on liquor, signaling a roll toward temperance and aligning with women's suffrage. The scene included a Davenport delegate challenging the report and a heated debate between temperance advocates and brewers. The national athletic highlight praised James Thorpe and the Stockholm Olympics results.
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Committee On Resolutions
Davenport
Committee For Reformation
Democratic Party
General Weaver
Iowa
Chicago venture to publish verse magazine led by Harriet Munroe
A new company formed in Chicago plans a wholly verse magazine under Harriet Munroe. Critics question the concept calling it akin to serving a steady diet of blanc mange and ice cream.
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Chicago
Harriet Munroe
Open Letter Signals Niles for Bull Moose Candidacy
Fred A. Niles Cedar Rapids life insurance agent writes to Congressman Good asking where he stands on presidential candidates. He warns a favorable reply could make him a mooser candidate, as the bull moose movement broadens the political field.
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Fred A. Niles
Life Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
J. W Good
Mr. Good
Niles
Bull Moose
McGinnis Blames Republicans at Cedar Rapids Demo Meet
McGinnis from a southern state spoke at the Democratic state convention in Cedar Rapids blaming Republicans for current financial and social woes. Farmers who drove in their own autos did not cheer during his speech. He cites Republican responsibility for egg prices and meat costs at the butcher’s block.
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McGinnis
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Contest Facts Cited In Chicago Convention
The piece argues Columbus would have valued discoveries at interest and mocks note shavers and money lenders. It endorses Mr Hilles defense of Roosevelt delegates in Chicago and condemns attempts to discredit art delegates as shown by over 160 Roosevelt contestants who were not pressed.
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Stockholm
James Thorpe
Carlisle
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Graft scandals and political shifts in midwest city politics
Several Detroit aldermen are arrested on bribe charges including E H Schreibher Jr secretary of the League of American Municipalities led by John McVicar of Des Moines. The piece notes a reshuffle in Iowa Democratic leadership with Nick Reed retaining chairmanship and highlights cattle market trends in Chicago amid beef price expectations.
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E. H. Schreibher Jr
League of American Municipalities
John McVicar
Des Moines
Schreibher
Judge Stevens Seeks Dual Convention Delegacy
The Boone judge may serve as a delegate to two national party conventions this year. He hopes to also be sent to the general assembly of one church and the general conference of another, a distinction noted as lasting a lifetime. Iowa bull moosers push for elected postmasters, a plank highlighting party upbuilding.
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Boone
General Assembly
General Conference
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Platform Incites Col Eiboeck to Speech Fallout
Col Eiboeck faces risk of apoplexy if he speaks on the Cedar Rapids platform, judging by reactions described in the report. The remark hints at possible political tensions and strong responses surrounding the event.
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Col. Eiboeck
Cedar Rapids
Democrats Endorse Provisional State Platform Debate
The text notes the Democratic platform is provisional and will be voted on by voters. It argues party members avoid discussion to prevent mass discontent and claims Congress actions matter little as public trust is eroded by bun comb threats and disinformation.
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Congress
Democracy in papers not bias against Bull Moosers
The text notes that even if democratic papers favor Bull Moose views they will not neglect democracy to back Bull Moose candidates. It implies balanced treatment or ongoing democratic principles despite partisan leanings.
Iowa bull moose urged to balance rewards and penalties
The Sioux City Journal notes that the Iowa bull moose should abandon the idea of rewarding Kenyon while punishing Clarke, urging a more balanced approach in response to recent actions.
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Sioux City Journal
Iowa Bull Moose
Kenyon
Clarke
Roosevelt Called Best "Single Driver" In United States
The Vinton Eagle hails Franklin D. Roosevelt as the nation's top single leader or "driver," praising his dynamic management and decisive leadership as a standout example among U.S. executives.
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Vinton Eagle
Him
United States
Fred Niles Seeks Reply from Congressman Good to Open Letter
The inquiry asks if Fred Niles received a night letter reply from Congressman Good to his open letter. No official confirmation appears in the available text.
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Fred Niles
Congressman Good
Free Trade Is Declared By Democratic Platform
The Baltimore platform calls for free trade and declares a protective policy unconstitutional. The piece argues that fifteen years of Republican protection boosted business and agriculture, with foreign demand rising to over a billion dollars. It warns voters against returning to free trade and urges defeating the party advocating it.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Baltimore
Washington
Congress
Cleveland
United States
Why Por Taft?endorsed by Denver Republican in 1912
The Denver Republican urges re elect Taft citing a strong record as president. It praises his constitutional fidelity, protectionist tariff stance, and progressive policies while noting opposition from Wall Street backed forces. It predicts history will vindicate him despite slander.
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Taft
Republican Party
Chicago
Wall Street
Lincoln
The Wilson Coincidence in Virginia Born Professors
The piece notes two men named Wilson born in Virginia both professors and politically similar. It links William L. Wilson founder of a noted law with Woodrow Wilson and hints at a sinister coincidence from past years.
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William L. Wilson
Virginia
Woodrow Wilson
Lisbon Plans Annual Saarkraut Day Celebration
The town of Lisbon announces its annual Saarkraut Day set for September 28. The report lists local events and community plans alongside various obituaries and notices from surrounding towns, including Dover and Morley.
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Lisbon
Alex Riddell
Strawberry Point
Manchester
Elvira Negus
Cedar County
Weat Branch
Evangelist Heins
Morley
Tel Shirley
Maquoketa
William Haratick
Bellevue
Thomas Whannell
Traer
Iowa
Harry Conter
Jacob Conter
Washington Township
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Defiance Threat to Congressman Good Sparks Local Debate
A Cedar Rapids man warned Congressman Good that he will run against him unless Good repudiates his party. The Cedar Rapids Republication views the threat as political piracy and questions Good's response while urging the challenger to file nominating papers and contest the race.
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Cedar Rapids
Congressman Good
Mr. Good
Republican Party
The Bad Faith of Bryan
The Kansas City Journal condemns William Jennings Bryan for what it calls political perfidy and disloyalty to the Democratic Party. It notes Bryan’s long history with the party, his perceived influence on defeats, and Missouri voters canceling chautauqua engagements in protest. The piece predicts Bryan will not win Missouri and suggests Wilson will gain sympathy from Missouri Democrats.
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Telegraph-Herald
Dubuque
N. F. Reed
Democratic State Central Committee
Reed
Iowa
Baltimore
Bryan
Kansas City Journal
Clark
Wilson
Missouri Democrats
Names and Name Changes in Democratic Presidential Candidates
The Topeka Capital notes that Thomas Woodrow Wilson James Beauchamp Clark and Stephen Grover Cleveland each shortened their names during campaigns. The reader asks if such name changes are a necessary qualification for a Democratic presidential candidate.
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Topeka
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
James Beauchamp Clark
Stephen Grover Cleveland
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