Democracy’s ongoing dispute over Cox as presidential hopeful
The New York World casts Gov. Cox as an unknown quantity to voters while noting his support for the Wilson league and Article X. The piece contrasts Cox’s stance with Republican calls to limit foreign entanglements, critiques government waste and the budget veto, and surveys party dynamics in Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas.
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Wilson League
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Flandreau Teachers Resign Over Cupid Rumors Draw Applicants
In Flandreau South Dakota rumors claim teachers resigned to wed wealthy bachelors and lifelong Cupid activity. Applications for vacancies flood in from across the country leaving the board secretary swamped. The episode signals potential trends for other school boards.
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South Dakota
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Polish-Russian frontier shifts spark debate on law order
The article discusses sympathy for Poland amid its shift from aggressor to defender as Reds retake territory. It notes past Polish gains, the current reversals, and argues for a rural constabulary like Canada to curb speeders and criminals using automobiles, with mounted police in demand.
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Russia
Canada
Change in Presidency Question Faces Voters
The era prompts debate on leadership as Governor Cox and President Wilson align on key issues. The question remains whether a shift in administration will better advance policy.
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Cox
Wilson
Harding on Article X and the danger to Congress power
The New York Tribune reports Senator Harding arguing against Article X of the League covenant. He contends the clause could force war with Council orders while Congress controls declarations, risking a super state and pledge violations. Taft Hoover and Lowell initially favored X but endorsed a reservation to clear ambiguity.
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America
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Manson Democrat Calls Out Iowa Primary Law
The Manson Democrat criticizes the Iowa Democratic stance on the old primary law. It argues Republicans admit failure and seek repeal while Democrats call any change a backward step. The paper contends Cummins built the law to position himself and calls for its death by the next legislature.
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Iowa
Cummins
Republican Party
Cox's Hunch About White House Bid
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Governor Cox believes he will reach the White House, but warns that hunches are unreliable as illustrated by a tale of a man who misread an uncle's fate and wealth.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Cox
White House
Diverse Iowa News Of Marriages Crime And Public Notices
In Delaware and Jackson counties this year one divorce per ten marriage licenses is noted. Reports detail William Straus selling raspberries for 1020.79 dollars and long-time farm life of Frank Burleson. A Des Moines clerk becomes governor secretary and Iowa reform school farms 2300 acres with 60 prisoners. Crimes include bank robbery losses 10500 dollars and an Oxford Junction mail sack theft. Local accidents report Cedar Rapids auto and bike injuries and a fatal Clarence crossing crash. A 21-year-old Iowa City youth dies by suicide and a Waterloo boy drowns in Black Hawk Creek. The mix covers civic, educational, and crime updates from multiple towns.
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Tipton
Jackson County
Frank Burleson
Fred W. Herman
Manchester Democrat
Rochester
Minnesota
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Manchester
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Iowa
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Oxford Junction
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Serweroff
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Mississippi
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France
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Huron
South Dakota
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Gage
Coe
Wooster College
Wooster
Ohio
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Burns
Cedar Rapids
Butt
Missouri River
Milwaukee Road
Robert Reeves
Iowa City
The Porch Style of Campaign
New York Times reviews front porch campaigning in American history noting Lincoln Grant Cleveland and Harrison used silence or selective speaking. It contrasts with William Jennings Bryan who delivered 400 speeches across fourteen weeks spanning 29 states and 60 000 words to reach voters.
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Des Moines Right Hand Turn Gains Traction
A column discusses the adoption of a right hand turn policy to improve traffic safety. It notes Des Moines success with the system, parallels in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, and suggests wider streets may still pose risks. The piece argues the change reduces danger though requires detours.
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Dem congressman attacks surplus meats sale as cost of living politics
Representative James W. Good of Iowa accuses the Democratic administration of using a 25 million dollar surplus meat sale to wage a political campaign against high living costs. He questions why prices remained high after the war and notes wartime policy failures, including war department sales abroad at a fraction of value while American households faced shortages and high prices.
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Iowa
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Harding Praise From Minneapolis Journal Commentary
The Minneapolis Journal portrays Harding as an American with no provincial bias. He is deliberate, receptive to counsel, and committed to constitutional checks and balanced government. The Sioux City Journal adds a note comparing an expert checker to a strategic politician.
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Secretary Ramsay bars Democratic and Republican ballot names
The Iowa secretary of state will refuse to certify nominations not meeting a 10 percent primary vote. The ruling, supported by the attorney general, bars certain Democrats from district and statewide offices and also blocks one Republican candidate from the ballot.
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Election hinge on Wilsonism in 1916 era vote
The piece argues voters face no clear partisan split on peace treaty or domestic issues. It asserts both parties agree on essentials but the decisive line is the issue of Wilsonism and autocratic administration, shaping the election along party lines. The electorate will decide whether to perpetuate Wilsonism.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Liberty Thought Promotes Personal Freedom
A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial extols independence from political debts and obligations, urging individuals to speak truth as they see it within permitted bounds.
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Cedar Rapids
Fidelity to Country and God in Republican Nomination Speech
In acceptance remarks the speaker pledges fidelity to country and God and supports the Republican nomination for the presidency. He stresses the human element, industry workers, and the Constitution's broad inclusion of all people while opposing class division. He backs collective bargaining and a deflationary monetary stance to defend the dollar. He condemns anti competitive actions and pledges swift peace through a Republican Congress. The vision includes a capable cabinet and an active vice president in governance.
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Towa
Tovan
Morehan
Republic
What Mr Harding Believes In His Acceptance Speech
A condensed selection shows Senator Harding endorsing a budget reform, streamlined federal departments, a strong navy and merchant marine, prepared defense, trade expansion, immigration standards, citizenship, child labor relief, anti lynching actions, housing aid, liberty bonds, war tax revision, full civil rights for Black citizens, improved Mexico relations, and strict law enforcement as a constitutional president. The Minneapolis Journal notes a remark about modern girls and mosquitoes.
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America
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