Tariff debate and immigrant commentary from 1909 Des Moines speech
The Des Moines September 1909 address by Senator Cummins argues Congress must preserve tariff legislation powers and push for an expert, orderly revision. The piece also covers Russian Jewish influence in education, mentions Vardaman’s controversial campaign rhetoric, and notes naval expert Sir William White on Germany, the U.S., and Japan.
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Senate Tariff Debate Echoes in Progressive Press
The Register and Leader shifts its stance on Senator Cummins, criticizing his call for expert tariff data before revising tariffs. The paper had previously attacked Canadian reciprocity but now laments perceived inconsistency as Cummins pursues an abrupt policy leap.
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Chicago Aviation Meet Draws Big Crowds and Prizes
Chicago hosts a major aviation meet with eighty thousand dollars in prizes, the largest in the Windy City since the Columbian Exposition. Twenty five aeroplanes fly on opening day, with real racing and long sustained flights inspiring awe at the Aerodrome.
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Chicago
Michigan
Chicago Tribune Coverage of Harold McCormick’s Social Conquests
A dull day story notes Harold McCormick’s social influence surpassing Mrs. Potter Palmer, with the Chicago Tribune dominated by McCormick family ownership and society maneuvering.
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Chicago Ribune
McCormicka
Harold McCormick
Potter Palmer
Union of Democrats and insurgents Shakes Markets
The union in Congress between Democrats and insurgents is already affecting business as securities trend downward since the tinkering began. The decline spans not only speculative stocks but the old standards, some touching lows of a year or more. Businessmen blame political agitation by those who know little about business but push radical measures that unsettled confidence.
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J. 8. Brownell
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Mr. Young
Iowa
Oxford Junction
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Washington
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Elliot
U. P. Church
W. J F. Giddings
J. Y. Thompson
H. EH. Wilcox
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Taft Invited to Attend Cedar Rapids Exposition
The article recalls President Taft's Cedar Rapids visit during his campaign. He stood on a car rear platform as the train neared departure when a loud voice yelled for him to return. Taft replied that if elected he would come again, and now has a chance to renew the visit.
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Taft
Cedar Rapids Exposition
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Taft
Canadian Farmer Seeks Reciprocity Treaty Push
The Canadian farmer urges ratification to gain access to the American market. He notes that American producers currently enjoy seven cents per bushel on wheat and five on oats, with barley margins larger. The farmer argues reciprocity benefits Canada, while American farmers view the issue as misaligned with buyers' interests.
Mayor’s muckraker clash sparks political debate
The mayor of New York attacks muckrakers once helpful to his rise, calling them sensationalists now that their exaggerated claims threaten his position. He argues the accusers benefited from their lies and should not complain if they back him into a bad situation.
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New York
Two Politicians Stage Press Friendly Wool Schedule Chat
LaFollette and Underwood summoned newspaper men for a conference over the wool schedule bill. They sought personal notoriety rather than tariff reform. The conference differed little from a prearranged performance with press accommodations.
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LaFollette
Underwood
Leading agricultural states cited by The Sun spark Iowa question
The New York Sun names Minnesota Missouri Kansas Wisconsin Nebraska Illinois and California as top farming states. It asks why Iowa is excluded and if eastern opinion swayed by populist Senate representation affects views of stability and substance.
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Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Illinois
California
Iowa
Cummins Praised for Bipartisan Following in Iowa Delegation
The Cedar Rapids Republication notes Senator Cummins as an opportunist who exploits issues, yet congratulates him on nearly uniting the Iowa congressional delegation in support.
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Cedar Rapids
Cummins
Tts
Iowa
West of the Alleghenies dispatches in New York Sun
The New York Sun notes last Saturday’s issue carried seven inches of news dispatches from west of the Alleghenies, contrasting with the editor’s view of New Yorker interest in non New York coverage.
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Allegheny Mountains
New Yorker
New York
Iowa Congressman Quietly Rising Sparks Attention
A Iowa congressman earning a rising reputation has not yet been firmly identified to his broad yawn inducing constituents, suggesting public recognition lags behind growing influence.
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Iowa
Cedar county fair to open in Tipton this September
Neighborhood news reports the Cedar county fair will be held in Tipton from September 5 to 7. The item updates several local happenings from Rev. Hay Bell’s revival in Central City to a postal savings bank planned for Anamosa with an early September start.
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Tipton
Central City
Hay Bell
Anamosa
George Findlay
Stanwood
Taft Attacks Arizona Recall in Admission Veto
President Taft condemns the Arizona constitution and the recall of the judiciary as part of his veto on the bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico to statehood. He warns such moves weaken government and threaten judicial independence from mob pressure.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Egg sellers in Monticello show steady supply levels
Egg sales in Monticello remain steady as farmers and dealers report solid weekly totals. George Chaloupka and Joseph Plover lead with about 150 dozen weekly. Herman Hanken and O. B. Darrow follow at 100 dozen. A random sample lists farmers selling 90 to 42 dozen weekly to Farley Poultry Co., Burrich ter general store and Stabler grocery.
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George Chaloupka
Joseph Plover
Herman Hanken
O. B. Darrow
Farley Poultry Co
Burrichter General Store
Stabler Grocery Store
M. R. Tobiason
Henry Freese
Eugene Fagan
Philip Monternach
Albert DeWitt
Denis Delay
John Barrack
Victor Munternach
Carston Peters
Herman Bartels
Hicks and Prult
A. M. Fairbanks
Arthur Fairbanks
Chair man Underwood Tamps Eying Tariff Tinkering
Chairman Underwood of the House Ways and Means Committee grows impatient as tariff tinkering returns to the historical pattern among eminent Democrats.
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Underwood
House
Ways and Means Committee
Humboldt crowds urge Gotch for Iowa governor
The Chicago Record-Herald notes Humboldt Iowa fans demand wrestling star Frank Gotch as governor of Iowa. It suggests if Gotch wins, Michigan may push Ad Wolgast for governor and then Jack Johnson for president.
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Humboldt
Iowa
Frank Gotch
Hawkeye
Gotch
Michigan
Ad Wolgast
Jack Johnson
The Farmer Needs No Sympathy Sioux City Journal Opinion
A Sioux City Journal column argues Iowa farmers do not desire sympathy for poverty or oppression. It labels demagoguery as false and asserts farmers recognize political rhetoric as bunko steering.
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Sioux City Journal
Bunko
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