Lehmann Opposes Board Action on State University Reforms
Frederick W. Lehmann argues the state board of education cannot legally strip the State University of its engineering department or eliminate domestic science from Ames. He contends the constitution binds the university to a single established site and prohibits branches. He questions the board’s authority to reorganize state institutions and warns of likely court challenges without legislative reversal.
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Frederick W. Lehmann
State Board of Education
State University
Ames
Iowa City
Lehmann
West
The Schoolmaster President in the Making
The piece argues Mr. Wilson’s training as a schoolmaster would breed impatience with opposition and criticism within his party. It forecasts friction if he governs as radical or as a compromise he avoided, stressing his strict authority and potential for irritability amid battles and defections.
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Wilson
Bryan
Death of Will Carleton Ends Popular Poet’s Era
The favorite homely verse writer Will Carleton, famed for Farm Ballads and Over The Hills to the Poor House, dies after a long popular career. He entertained widely and was poet laureate of Delta Tau Delta.
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Will Carleton
Betsey and
Carleton
Careton
Delta Tau Delta College
Modesty Key in Cabinet Snub and White House Visit
The piece notes Jerry Sullivan missing a cabinet post while a likely endorsement shifts to uncertainty if Mr. Wilson learns Sullivan publicized news that the president-elect invited him to a meeting. It cautions that modesty remains valued despite high expectations.
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Jerry Sullivan
Mr. Wilson
Political Heat Across South States and Pardons Stir News
The piece notes South Carolina and Arkansas share a gubernatorial class with Governor Blease endorsing lynching, and Governor Donaghey issuing a broad pardon that frees 43 murderers and numerous thieves. It also references public bureau work by the bull moose movement and the quiet influence of an unnamed Colonel on the effort.
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South Carolina
Arkansas
Blease
President-Elect Wilson Delays Cabinet Picks
President-elect Wilson says he will not name potential cabinet members or other responsible positions until March 1. The move sparks surprise and general exclamations among those chosen and observers.
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Wilson
Bryan cabinet talk not raised in Nebraskan interview
Mr. Wilson says the three hour interview with the Nebraskan did not mention Bryan being named to a cabinet post. Jennie Huegle Polk county schools superintendent is criticized and accused of reckless handling of public funds.
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Wilson
Mr. Bryan
The
Nebraskan
Bryan
Jennie Huegle
Polk County
Jennie
Recall abuse prompts Washington recall abolition talk
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes dissatisfaction with recall in Washington state where forged names on petitions hindered efforts in Seattle. It argues recall law misuse and calls for legislative fixes, though observers say the recall remains integral until voters remove it by due process.
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Chicago
Washington
Seattle
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Booze and Business in the Chicago Bartenders Row
A New York Tribune piece notes bartenders’ daily exposure to alcohol and quotes a Chicago bartenders union secretary who advocates temperance. He argues workers cannot drink on the job and aligns bartenders with rail executives who ban drinking during work hours, urging abstinence for all professionals.
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Bartenders’ Union
Chicago
Bartenders’ Temperance Club
Bryan Can Have What He Wants Says Boston Herald
The Boston Herald argues Bryan can secure any cabinet post he desires from Gov. Wilson, noting Wilson’s gratitude to Bryan for enabling his presidency. It claims Bryan forced Champ Clark’s nomination to fail and asserts Bryan will become secretary of state if he chooses. Opponents should pivot to other targets.
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Bryan
The
Boston Herald
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Champ Clark
Mr. Bryan
Money trust dissolution draws public interest
The Omaha World-Herald notes broad public attention as discussions or actions around dissolving a money trust attract interest from many readers.
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Omaha World-Herald
Iowa City to get a six story fireproof hotel
A six story fireproof hotel is planned for Iowa City. Other items note a 400 acre farm sale at $150 per acre to Henry LeClerc, ordination of Rev. Francis Barry in Davenport, and local incidents including a police officer’s death and a barber shop assault.
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Iowa City
R. M. Marriam
Ryan
Henry LeClerc
Francis Barry
Clinton
Davenport
Lyons
George Shaffer
Dubuque
Ernest @eisland
Frank Albrahasky
Luan Ryan
Maria Lambert
Charles O. Richardson
Mancheter
Mr. Richardson
Hopkinton
Aaron Richardson
Jackson County
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Marion
J. M. Shaffer
Webster City
Stott Signal Company
Signal Company
Iowa Supreme Court
Dubuque County
Navy Department
Naval Academy
Iowa
Ensign Hustvedt
Decorah
Professor Hustvedt
Decorah College
Flangen
Navy
Washington
Odd Expressions From Boston Transcript Readers
A collection of humorous overheard phrases from Boston Transcript readers and edition comment barbs. The quips lampoon language use and social habits with playful exaggeration and colonial tone.
Political Support Lines Up Behind New Good Road Plan
Ingham Young Qarrell Cummins back the road program, signaling rare harmony. Washington Post notes Bryan may lead either the state or the treasury, but the top position sits with the chosen leader.
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Sioux City Journal
Harvey Ingham
Lafe Young
Gov
Qarrell
Senator Cummins
Happiness as State of Mind Sparks Farmhand Singer Tale
A short feature notes happiness as a mindset and recalls a farmhand who sang deeply yet worked fifteen hours daily, illustrating endurance and quiet charm from the Atchison Globe.
Roosevelt Activism Boosts Progressive Party in California
The New York Tribune notes that Roosevelt’s actions in California trigger strong activity from the Progressive Party. The piece highlights how the former president’s moves mobilize party organizers and supporters across the state.
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New York Tribune
Cal. Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Richest Baby in the World to Receive $1000 Christmas Tree
The McLean baby in Washington and the Brown baby of Newport are titled the richest infants. A Christmas tree costing $1000 will illuminate with animal shaped bulbs and sit atop a base worth 310000 in toys. The McLeans have spent three months abroad collecting costly novelties as the story is recounted to highlight a pitiful festive case. A single strong act of vandalism could spare the child from excess, replacing the surplus with a single Noahs ark.
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Chicago. Evening Post
McLean Baby
Washington
Newport
McLeans
Pere Et Mere
Europe
McLean
Patient Waiting For Post Office Changes
An opinion from the Sioux City Journal argues fourth class post offices are now in civil service and cannot be easily flipped back. It notes openings may be filled by Democrats during good behavior, but warns not all posts will stay Republican in four years.
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Sioux City Journal
Civil Service
Wilson
Monticello
Local Campaign for Wilson’s Nomination Mentioned
The Jones County Times recalls its role in promoting Woodrow Wilson starting in 1909. The Limeg editor notes pride in the paper’s early articles advocating Wilson’s nomination for governor of New Jersey.
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Jones County Times
Limeg
Woodrow Wilson
the Times
Wilson
New Jersey
Mad rushing century prompts constitutional rethink and social shifts
John A. Sleicher uses a Leslie's Weekly piece to cast the twentieth century as a frenzied era. He laments frayed traditions from the old constitution to courtly manners while praising rapid progress and new social roles for women and men in politics and daily life.
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John A. Sleicher
Leslie's Weekly
Knickerbothers
Anamosa Woman Files Injury Claim Against County
Mrs. Chas Driscoll of Washington township Jones county has filed notice of injury to protect her right to damages from county negligence. She alleges her wagon struck a rock near a temporary bridge site on October 26 injuring her husband and baby. she suffered a fractured bone and a dislocated arm claimed as permanent.
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Anamosa Eureka
Chas. Driscoll
Washington Township
Jones County
Farm Creek
W. L. Hanssen
Driscoll
Democratic Candidates List for Iowa Federal Posts
A compilation of names mentioned in Democratic circles as candidates or potential contenders for Iowa federal positions. The list includes Claude R. Porter Centerville and others across southern and northern districts, with roles such as attorney collectors and marshals.
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Iowa
Southern
Claude R. Porter
Centerville
Thomas Keenan Shenandan
N. F
Reed
Ottumwa
J.J. Reedy
Shenandoah
Claude Myers
J. Q. van Lent
Muscatine
Henry Reigel- Man
Des Moines
Walter Dewey
Ubarston
Henry St
Express Packages and Christmas Reflections in a Local Paper
The piece recalls festive church services and a non sectarian spirit during Christmas. It critiques the casual use of auto in speech, shares witticisms from a neighbor, muses on happiness across life stages, and ends with a farmer and butcher dialogue on rising meat prices and living costs.
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the Express
Brotherhood of Man
Taft Courtesy Highlighted by Taft Invitation
Springfield republication notes Governor Wilson cannot visit the White House in January but says President Taft’s invitation remains a credit to the retiring president. The editorial lauds the gesture as unequaled in history.
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Springfield
Mass
Guv. Wilson
White House
Taft
Christmas Prospects See Mr Tatt Improve Over Mr Wilsop
A brief, humorous note from the Chicago Inter Ocean hints Mr Tatt will fare better at Christmas than Mr Wilsop did at Thanksgiving with ample cold storage turkey remaining in the canal zone.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Mr. Tatt
Mr. Wilsop
Canal Zone
Topeka Capital Report Reflects Taxpayer Strains and Heat Bills
A compact note from Topeka Capital highlights a doctor facing payment delays from a debtor who tends to heat the premises while avoiding bills. The item suggests financial strain and housing costs affecting local residents.
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Topeka Capital
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