Senator pushes joint committee to tackle tariff question
Senator Allison proposes a law empowered joint Senate House committee to address tariff issues. Robert J. Burdett Jr works on the Burlington Hawkeye linking to his father’s earlier reputation. A. T. Quiller-Couch criticizes Mr Barrie’s The Little White Bird as too mature for children and not suited for adults.
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Burlington Hawkeye
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Mr. Barries
Remembering Thomas B Reed A Maine statesman dies at 68
The United States loses a brainy and distinguished citizen in the death of Thomas B Reed at age 68. He was known for steadfast convictions and bold actions such as challenging the fiction of no quorum while members were in their seats. Reed represented Maine as a notable political figure.
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Thomas B. Reed
United States
Reed
Maine
Cascade Businessmen Seek Standard Gauge Rail Conversion
Local merchants near the Bellevue to Cascade narrow gauge line plan to petition the state railroad commission. They argue the line should be upgraded to standard gauge to improve equipment and service. The Pioneer notes the test question of whether such a line remains a public utility, and if commissioners can mandate better facilities and re locating depots.
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Bellevue
State Railroad Commission
Libel suit win for Iowa State Register former editor
Uncle Dick Clarkson, longtime owner and editor of the Iowa State Register, won a libel case in Polk County district court last Saturday. The trial grew from heated Seventh district ante conference campaigning, affidavits about ballot stuffing, and a damaging editorial, with Clarkson ultimately avoiding damages as jurors rejected claims of harm.
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Iowa State Register
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State Register
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Valley Junction
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Tate
Clarksony
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Hypocrisies of Politics Sketch by William Allen White
William Allen White spoke before a Missouri editorial association on how bosses control politics at every level from national to town. He warned reformers against attacking leaders rather than their deeds and cited examples of domination by small groups.
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William Allen White
Missouri
Congress
Yale
Clark Mekota county attorney election contest heard in Marion
The Clark Mekota county attorney election contest was taken up at Marion last Monday. L P Main of Cedar Rapids was selected by Mr Clark as a judge, 8 N Parsons by Mr Mekota, and A J Fuhrmeister, chairman of the board of supervisors, completes the trio. Attorneys for Clark are Trewin Holbrook and F G Clarke. For Mekota the counsel are Jamison Redmond Crocker Bingham and Tracy.
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Mekota
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Death of Thomas Nast Ends Long Career of Cartoonist
The death of Thomas Nast, famed caricaturist and former U S consul, was reported from Guayaquil Ecuador where he died last Sunday of yellow fever. He was celebrated as the prince of cartoonists and known for Harper's Weekly depictions of Boss Tweed.
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Guayaquil
Equador
United States
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Iowa student stock judging triumph at International Livestock expo
The Howorablé Mat Quay faces public criticism from party associates while Iowa State Agricultural College students sweep prizes at the International Livestock exposition. Three students win Spoor trophy and top cash awards among rivals from Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and Ontario Canada. Prof Pupin tus invents telephone improvement enabling clear audio over thirty yards from a standard receiver.
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Iowa State Agricultural College
Minnesota
Wisconsin
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Ontario
Canada
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Tus S
Rathbun Presses Tariff Shelter for Monopoly
Major Rathbun continues to urge tariff protection for a monopoly while noting the president's message includes a reference to hard coal.
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Des Moines Register-Leader
Major Rathbun
Roosevelt Faces Unknown Democrat in Next Presidential Race
The next presidential contest will be between Mr. Roosevelt and an unnamed Democrat, with Roosevelt favored two years before the election. The main threat is his potential running mate known as Hard Times, which could disrupt current political contentment and public apathy once he enters the field.
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Roosevelt
The New York Press On Modern Women And Trusts
The article critiques changing gender norms and sexuality, arguing against unwed motherhood and praising traditional innocence. It cites a Washington Post remark doubting that ship subsidy bills will end trusts, framing social norms and political reform in a provocative tone.
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Joe Cannon
The
Washington Post
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health For Pale Teens
The advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the best cod liver oil based remedy for pale weak girls. It claims the product strengthens flesh and blood, cures a “blood sickness” in young women, and renews health through regular treatment.
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