South Carolina's Blease Criticized Amid National Debates
An analysis blasts Governor Blease for defending lynching and defying the law while depicting Southern arrogance and mob mentality. The piece critiques a Texan essayist praising private vengeance and warns against associating Southern officials with lawlessness, urging rational reform and proper governance.
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South Carolina
Blease
Commonwealth of South Carolina
Jackson
Calhoun
Haman
United States
Abraham Lincoln
General Grant
South
Texas
Crowell
Dallas
Please
Chicago religious congress adopts platform similar to progressive party
A Chicago assembly of church representatives approves a platform of church duties and beliefs. A leading mover boasts its likeness to the progressive party. Critics warn that straying from core Christian fundamentals may weaken unity and invite disintegration beyond even a Federal Council of the Churches of Christ.
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Chicago
Progressive Party
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ
Kansas reformers derail Bull Moose surge in 1912
William Allen White questions the Kansas political shift as Stubbs and White push for Bull Moose reform but fail. Democrats seize control from governor to constable, leaving observers wary. The piece notes uneasy voters and hopes for a halt to further Democratic dominance.
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William Allen White
Kansas
Stubbs
White
Belle Plaine Paving Announced For Next Summer
A long list of local notes reports Belle Plaine will pave 40 blocks next summer. Other items cover Iowa State Fair dates, bank presidency, a fatal streetcar accident, a hunter shot in the thigh, injuries in a football game, and several local business and court actions across Cedar Rapids Dubuque Manchester and other towns.
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Belle Plaine
Iowa
Anamosa
Grinnell College
Dubuque
Beatrice Creamery Co
Ernsdorfz Iron Co
J. B. Switzer
Mr. Switzer
Charles W. Bopp
Hawkeye
Bopp
Ford
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Péter Kiene
Kiene
Andersonville
Charles Higby
Higby
Judge House
Clinton District
Sarah L. Marvin
R. M. Marvin
Manchester
Vermont
Delaware County
Monticello
Maquoketa
Lillie Lambert
Col. E. R. Lambert
Opposition to Shankland ballot bill faces voter influence fears
The objection centers on possible vote manipulation as saloon creation follows ballot action. Critics warn hundreds of floaters could be moved to counties since elections occur at odd times. Shankland concedes the bill will meet strong opposition from temperance groups.
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Shankland
Telegraph Herald Urges Tax Reform Balanced With Industry Support
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald argues for taxing wealth over poverty but cautions against tariff removal harming working men who buy essentials. It says adjustments should come from those who truly care, not thoughtless outsiders, to avoid crippling factories and jobs.
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The
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald
Democratic Congress
Cosson Leads Vote Wave in State Office Race
Attorney General George Cosson polled the big vote among state office candidates. He vows strict law enforcement and challenges timid officers who neglect duties. Public shows support for strong, decisive leadership.
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George Cosson
Cosson
Egg Market Speculators Face Losses After Warm Weather
The article mocks speculators who cornered the egg market as good weather keeps hens busy. They are forced to unload from cold storage at prices that will yield losses.
Roosevelt Stir Fades in Chicago Tribune Staging
Col Roosevelt attracts little stir in Chicago this week near the Tribune office unlike last June when his hands drew attention. The defeat at Armageddon seems less newsworthy than a forthcoming victory.
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Col. Roosevelt
Chicago
Tribune
Farmer smiles as butter prices lift dairy spirits
A farmer with a silo of ensi lage, a warm barn, and a dairy of fresh cows notes improved butter prices lifting farmer morale and signaling better market conditions for dairy producers.
Mrs Huegle Stands Firm Amid Reiterated Settlement Talks
The Des Moines paper notes ongoing settlement chatter involving Mrs Huegle, but she resists capitulating to repeated proposals. Sources indicate she seeks terms aligning with her objectives, while supporters urge a prompt conclusion to the dispute.
Anticipation Grows for March Fourth Political Push
The Denver Republican notes many prospective Democratic office seekers stay up awaiting March 4 to begin promising voters how the party will ease the burden of high living and meet costs.
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Denver
Chesterfield Advice on Learning Like a Watch
The excerpt urges discreet learning and self restraint, comparing knowledge to a finely kept watch kept in a private pocket. It warns against flashing one's education by striking or display. The compare suggests humility in display and value in quiet competence.
Topeka Capital Riff on Noise of a .22 Etre Man
A terse quip notes that a .22 etre man produces more noise than expected, delivering a brief sidebar on the era’s quirky military or sporting slang and its punchy local wit.
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Topeka
Political clash over civil service reforms in Taft and Wilson era
The Chicago Record Herald reports a brewing fight between Senate Democrats and President Taft over patronage and civil service rules. Lawmakers face pressure from office seekers as calls grow to restore partisan appointments despite existing classified service reforms.
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Chicago
Congress
Taft
Senate
Wilson
White House
The Foolish World and Its Critics
A reflective essay taunts the value of folly in society and commerce. It argues fools fuel trade and culture, while the wise are scarce, imagining a census where all fools die and only wisdom remains to count.
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Denver Republican
New York Tribune
Good Words Well Deserved for Mr Wilson Homecoming
The Davenport Democrat from Iowa hails Mr Wilson as a national asset of sixteen years service. The paper lauds his record as a source of pride for state and country and predicts future impact in guiding his department with practical results.
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Iowa
Wilson
Rural teachers scarce as pay lags in county schools
The Carroll Herald notes widespread shortage of rural teachers as pay ranges from 35 to 45 dollars monthly for four months. Board costs of 4 to 85 dollars weekly erode earnings leaving little for schooling or savings. It decries teachers as the poorest paid workers and blames low pay for lack of qualification.
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Carroll Herald
Greece with the Allies Through History
The article asserts Greece remained allied from the start and calls for the world to apologize. It emphasizes long standing alliance and seeks recognition of Greece's role in the war effort.
The Cost of Living and Tariff Politics
The piece argues tariffs raise living costs, citing gasoline and other petroleum products, shoes, coffee, and coal. It blames Republican tariffs for high prices while forecasting Democratic leadership will push tariff reform. It labels Bryan a pro free trader and calls for removing tariff politics to stabilize production.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Cotte
Brazil
Bryan
The New Parcels Post Stamps Design and Denominations
The parcels post uses special red stamps for all packages, not interchangeable with ordinary postage. Denominations range from one to seventy five cents, with green due stamps in 1 2 5 10 and 25 cents. Descriptions note the stamps’ size, color, and decorative panels.
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Parcels Post
Parcel Post
U. S. Parcel Post
Tu. S. Parcel Post
Christmas Morning Blues at Washington Post
On Christmas morning the paper notes the irony of giving versus receiving as the narrator laments being forgotten by friends, a seasonal reflection on loneliness and the holiday spirit. The line connects social neglect with the festive mood, prompting a quiet moral about goodwill.
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Washington Post
New illustrated books and calendars at Soetje's
The notice notes new illustrated books and calendars available at Soetje's, located at 2412. It highlights a fresh selection for readers and planners, inviting customers to visit the shop for the latest titles and calendar items.
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Soetje’s
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