Admiral Dewey’s Manila Bay vow to lead the squadron
The article recalls Dewey’s terse pre battle vow to his officers aboard the Olympia. He declared, We shall enter Manila Bay tonight, and you will follow the motions and movements of the flagship which will head. No discussion followed, with orders to destroy the Spanish squadron. This line embodies his quiet, decisive leadership.
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Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Paul Jones
Lord Nelson
England
Commodore Perry
Dewey
Manila
Jones
Perry
Farragut
Ambition and party work in a political system
The author argues that removing ambitious workers from a party would render it spineless and unable to attract boosters. He notes workers seek official recognition and jobs, while average followers tolerate activity but punish excess by switching parties. Eliminating office seekers won’t restore unity or longevity.
Army of the unemployed marches through California
The unemployed organized an army of about 320 people marching across California urging towns to provide food and medical aid. Fresno authorities discussed building a rock pile to extract pay from the unemployed while Los Angeles reportedly has about 30,000 jobless. The piece notes California attracts many who cannot sustain leisure without work.
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California
Coxey Army
Fresno
Los Angeles
Van Wagenen and Murphy share Wilson era ties in Iowa politics
Judge Van Wagenen and Louis Murphy, early Wilson era Iowa Republicans, were tied by origins and political goals. Van Wagenen’s removal sparked Murphy to defend the act, outlining his own deficiencies as the response. The piece highlights politics as a cold, calculated game.
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van Wagenen
Louis ‘Murphy
Dubuque
Schoolmaster Spirit in President Cropped by Carabaos Offense
A paraphrase notes a school master spirit in the president being softened by his anger at the Carabaos club. Naval officers are described as subordinates who can be scolded, reflecting a hierarchical dynamic.
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Carabaos Club
Senator Root Declines Consideration for Presidential Nominations
Senator Root declines to be considered for the Republican nomination citing age and lack of ambitions. He denies rumors linking his name to the presidency while noting he would be a strong fit. Col. Roosevelt praised Root as capable of handling any cabinet portfolio during his tenure in the cabinet.
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Senator Root
Col. Roosevelt
Root
The Country Problem by The Iowa Farmer
Farmers respond to patronizing editors and town people urging guidance. They say towns should mind their own business while farmers mind their work. The rural farmer is receptive to trusted teachers yet resents unsolicited meetings.
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Iowa
Questioning Promises as Democrats Face Public Demand
The public grows impatient awaiting fulfilled campaign promises on living costs and tariff revisions. Critics demand concrete results after ten months, asking when relief will arrive and if utopian visions will materialize.
Federal appointments in Iowa linger after holiday pause
The president delayed Iowa postings after the holiday break, with the northern district attorney’s removal adding to the unsettled scene. O. Huber of Tama and two organers are noted, while the marshalship and referees’ stance on Wagenen’s recommendation shape the ongoing situation. The currency bill passes close to what the president desired to avert tariff driven commercial issues.
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Iowa
O?ganners
Ss. O. Huber
Tama
Vat Wagenen
Iowa judge appointment sparks hunger for office fame
The remark compares future federal picks to Judge Van Wagenen who was dismissed after six months, suggesting many ambitious seekers may seek official life if similar results occur.
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Iowa
van Wagenen
Northern
Death of Pepper Shifts Democratic Senate Race
The death of Congressman Pepper, once chosen to run against Cummins, alters the Democratic senatorial contest as the field loses a key candidate and momentum shifts in the state. Pepper’s passing ends his bid and requires party realignment for the race.
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Congressman Pepper
Pepper
Cummins
Weaver Likely to Seek Prenomination and Reelection
S. M. Weaver, a present supreme bench justice, will seek prenomination and reelection. He is regarded as one of the stronger members of the court and well regarded by the legal fraternity.
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S. M. Weaver
Supreme Bench
Thorne Eyes Governors Race Surprising Move
Clifford Thorne announces a run for governor drawing surprise in the region as observers note his modest political ambitions. The report highlights questions about his statewide appeal and potential impact on the race.
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Clifford Thorne
Ross Barnes Joins New York Progressives for Special Convention
Ross Barnes of New York aligns with ultra progressives seeking a special convention. The move signals a push within the party to pursue constitutional or structural reform through a convened assembly.
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Ross Barnes
New York
Judge Wah Wagenen and The Wilson Allegiance
Judge Wah Wagenen appears as an original Wilson man but is unlikely to remain a persistent Wilson supporter. The statement suggests shifting political alignment and loyalty dynamics.
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Wah Wagenen
Wilson
Good Words For A Bright Man
Louis Murphy Iowa revenue collector and editor of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald appears as a high grade lawyer in an interview. The piece suggests he would ornament a senate seat and notes his early support for Bryan while pursuing service to Wilson and the administration's progress.
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Sioux City Journal
Louis Murphy
Internal Revenue
Iowa
Dubuque
Coming Democratic Senate Candidate in Iowa Faces Tough Stance
The Anamosa Eureka notes the Iowa senate race will hinge on resisting a platform that favors lower living costs at the cost of cheaper pork and beef. The piece implies the winning candidate should be prepared to resume his law practice once results are announced.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Revenge Is a Load, Wm. J. Bryan
The text argues that revenge is corrosive and will not break a man down quickly yet consumes his inner peace as he tries to balance harm with justice. It frames retaliation as self-damaging and futile.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Compassionate Man of the Year Spotlight
A profile honors a local figure celebrated for aiding the weak and distressed with genuine sympathy. The subject embodies Christmas spirit year round, recognizing a brother in every man met on life’s journey and showing steady generosity beyond holiday moments.
Rhodes scholar named from Iowa and other regional notices
Iowans win a Rhodes scholarship for study at Oxford. Samuel J. Kirkwood’s birth centennial is marked. deaths include Michael J. McCullough, 59, and Mrs. A Wallace killed by a Milwaukee engine. A fountain offer in Jackson park and other civic notes fill the region with memorials, accidents, and political obituaries.
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I. N. St. John
Grinnell College
Rhodes
Iowa
Oxford University
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Iowa City
Michael J. McCullough
Dubuque County
A. Wallace
Perry
Dallas County
H. Lacey
Jackson Park
Dabagus
Park Board
Charles Campbell
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
F. W. Rogdan
Jacob Began
B.’Croup
Lawler
W. M. Geddes
Davenport
Australia
Humboldt
Geddes
Topeka Capital Question on the Old Fashioned Girl
The Topeka Capital asks what has become of the old fashioned girl who blushed as the piece notes. The Philadelphia North American cites a perplexing disappearance centering on an official mini bed and wonders who knows its purpose.
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Topeka
Philadelphia
Boys On The Farm Focus On Encouraging True Interest
Wallace Farmer argues that many boys turn away from farming due to parental hostility and drudgery. Parents should discover each boy's interests and talents and support a path that suits him, even if it diverges from traditional farming life. Encouragement and genuine passion are key to future success.
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Wallace Farmer
A Fortunate Escape
Sioux City Journal notes the national Republican party avoids an extraordinary convention. The national committee votes 35 to 14 to reject the plan, arguing it would spark factional conflict and ridicule the party.
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Sioux City
Grievances of Its Own in Emporia Gazette
The Emporia Kansas Gazette laments unresolved wrongs and hints at a future special edition to expose graft among church workers and advertisers. It complains of unpaid dues, political misuse of the paper, and repeated missteps blamed on typographical errors.
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Emporia
Kansas
Gazette
Missing Mona Lisa discovery a Christmas gift to art
The Chicago Evening Post notes the Mona Lisa is found after a kidnapper from Italy grew weary of her smile. The return is celebrated as a gift to the world of art.
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Chicago Evening Post
Canada Says Tariffs Fail To Ease Cost Of Living
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes Canada complains that the tariff hike has raised living costs rather than easing them with no evident success anywhere as promised.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Canada
Dominion
Wilson signals indifference to a second term
The Washington Post notes President Wilson skipped the customary New Year’s handshaking and implies he no longer cares about pursuing a second term.
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Washington Post
Wilson
Move On Congress Advocated by Topeka Journal
The Topeka paper argues suffragists should be free to press Congress without chaining to railings, asserting a pleasanter public atmosphere when demonstrations are unhindered.
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Topeka State
Congress
Republicans Should Be Polite Not To Inquire
Brooklyn Standard Union notes a cautionary stance urging Republicans to avoid probing questions about a returnee’s motives. The piece reflects on politeness and restraint in public discourse during political debates.
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Brooklyn Standard Union
Merry Jokes and Wise Cracks From College Banter
A collage of classroom quips and campus humor from student life includes a barrage of jokes about romance proposals, weathered ruins abroad, and banter on heavenly afterlives. An exchange over a swallow’s home ends with a punchline about stomachs.
Rural Problems and Civic Responsibility in The Iowa Farmer
The piece argues that rural issues are milder than urban woes and urges rural and urban citizens to share a common duty. It rejects lines between country and city and calls for patriotism, civic righteousness, and mutual responsibility to thwart corrupt motives in all communities.
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Iowa Farmer
Despising Work and the Rise of Leisure in Society
Irving Bachellor notes a shift in values toward pleasure and comfort. He describes daughters of shopkeepers sent to private schools, fluent in arts and languages but ignorant of home duties, creating a “servant problem” as many toil for others.
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Irving Bachellor
The
Independent
Fifth Avenue
Botticelli
Fra Angelico
Several Degrees of Success
A statesman succeeds when the next generation remembers him. A governor elect remembers him. a novelist is read by all. a poet is understood by none. An inventor is not safe until others regret laughing. A farmer grows enough corn to buy an automobile. a dealer earns enough to buy a farm. An aviator stays aloft, unlike a baseball pitcher.
Safe to eat any egg in cold storage era claim
The article asserts in these cold storage days it remains safe to eat any egg you can eat, reflecting concerns about egg safety and preservation practices in Chicago.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
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Charles A. Clark
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