George D. Perkins Dies, Sioux City Editor Remembered
Veteran editor George D. Perkins died in a Sioux City hospital after weeks of illness. He led the Sioux City Journal from its early weekly days to its modern prominence and was celebrated for his editorials, business acumen, and mastery of language. He played a pivotal role in Iowa journalism and public life.
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George D. Perkins
Sioux City
Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Perks
Soux City
Tos
Sion
Fis Perkins
Perkins
Congress
Howells
Eggs from China Signal Spring Price Shift for US Market
BR McAdam imports forty carloads of eggs from China and contracts forty carloads of knock down egg cases and fifteen carloads of fillers to be shipped back to China in forty days. China price is 6 to 8 cents per dozen, and removal of the tariff may push American egg prices higher in spring. Farmers face new foreign competition as poultry groups worry over imports impacting domestic costs.
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Chicago Produce News
BR. L. McAdam
China
Towa
John McDonald Charitable Bequest To Jones County Explained
The will dedicates the residuary estate to the needy and deserving poor of Jones County. He leaves relatives a large share yet at least 125000 dollars goes to a trustee to carry out his charitable aims. The trustee, advised by close associates of the decedent, will administer the bequest with diligence. Funds become available after one year and concrete plans are not yet announced.
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John McDonald
Jones County
Democratic fears and political maneuvering for 1912 election
The candidate Henry Vollmer is seen as aligned with liquor interests and hostile to Bryan. Republicans lack strength due to Roosevelt faction defections, yet Democrats show no real fright. Calls to Washington for Champ Clark reveal anxiety, while Hall and Hanley divide Republican votes, leaving Democrats unsure what they should fear.
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Henry Vollmer
Liqhal
Bryan
Roosevelt
Washington
Champ Clark
Hall
Hanley
Graft Convictions Tilt NY Political Landscape
Joseph Cassidy former Democratic leader of Queens County and John J. Walter Jr. were convicted of accepting bribe money in exchange for a judiciary nomination for William Willett Jr., a 1911 congressman. Willett Jr. was also convicted nine days earlier for paying for the same nomination.
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New York
Joseph Cassidy
Queen’s County
John J. Walter Jr
William Willett Jr
Congress
Willett
Bia
Trade Improvement Noted Amidst Labor Changes
Dun's Review reports last week showing improved trade with easier money and higher labor utilization. It records U S failures at 456 versus 350 a year earlier, reflecting shifting economic conditions.
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Dun
United States
Senators clash as Lane faces critics and Treichler exits
The piece attacks Senator Lane of Oregon as boorish and out of step with his constituents while labeling the president weak beside suffragists. It also notes Judge W N Treichler will not seek re election, disappointing the bar and observers who valued his impartial tenure as district judge.
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Patext
Lane
Oregon
W. N. Treichler
Treichler
President aims to keep treaties amid canal tolls dispute
The president leans toward distancing from radical party congressmen over canal tolls, arguing rulers must honor treaties and maintain national self respect by upholding agreements until mutual modification. He asserts national obligations mirror personal integrity and deserve respect from other nations.
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Ita
County Democratic Rift Deepens Over Sheriff Endorsement
Tensions rise as Boss Moore defends his bid for office backed by Sheriff Hogan, who responds with a series of sharp rebuttals. A local paper reports that nine tenths of county Democrats back Hogan and condemn the Boss.
Cedar County Bar Endorses Col John T Moffit for Judge
The Cedar county bar association by unanimous vote endorses Col. John T. Moffit as a candidate for district judge. The group urges Cedar county choose a judge to replace Judge Treichler upon his retirement.
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Cedar County Bar Association
Col
John T. Moffit
Cedar County
Treichler
Gompers Refrag: Why Not Sue McDonald for Slander
Duncan McDonald accused Samuel Gompers at an AFL convention of being gloriously drunk. The question ponders why Gompers did not sue for slander to prove he has no more than a gentleman's cellar.
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Duncan
McDonald
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Des Moines Troubled by City Officers and Commission System
A Des Moines discourse criticizes city officers and the administration, challenging claims of the city as a leader in the commission government concept amid ongoing municipal trouble.
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Des Moines
Commission
Cummins Proposes Legal Size Limits for Corporations
Senator Cummins would curb corporate size by law and argues limits on stock water could prevent excessive resource control. The proposal links corporate scale to water allocation and market impact, framing a doctrine of restrained corporate power.
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Cummins
The Man Who Swears A Railcar Observation
A Cedar Rapids Republican column denounces loud mouthers who swear on trains. It criticizes cheap talkers who filthily vent words, noting their vanity, presence mainly in smoking cars, and the contempt they attract.
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Cedar Rapids
Jones County Legal Pioneer Wins Train Collision Case
John Hughes from Scotch Grove now practicing law in Cedar Rapids serves as attorney for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. He recently won a $15,000 damages suit at Waterloo for a woman struck by a freight train while crossing tracks near Nora Springs.
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Anamosa Hureka
Jones ‘County
John Hughes
Scotch Grove
Township
Cedar Rapids
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Waterloo
Nora Springs
Topeka State Journal Opinion on Andrew Carnegie Wealth
The commentary questions Carnegie's legacy noting the gap between his wealth and the living poor. It argues the moral question is whether wealth defines victory or virtue, reflecting on social equity and the cost of riches.
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Topeka State Journal
Andrew’ Carnegie
Waterloo area funds to erect Iowa Pavilion at Panama Exposition
Waterloo plans to raise money for a building to symbolize Iowa at the Panama Pacific Exposition. Waterways and public works feature alongside local incidents including a Drowning near Dubuque from thin ice and a fatal electrocution in Cedar Rapids.
Real estate transfers list in Rome and Oxford townships
A batch of property deeds shows transfers in Rome Oxford and Scotch Grove townships including Edward T Bucham to William B Stephens land in Morley and Rome township 1 Lewis Starry to Rome township School Board $100 Mike Benhart to Joseph Havlck Jr Oxford Junction properties $250 and more transfers totaling several farms lots and blocks with prices up to Autumn Incomes and details include sections 9 16 24 26 27 30 and various additions and subdivisions along with buyers and sellers.
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Edward T. Bucham
William B. Stephens
Morley
Rome Township
Lewis Starry
Mike Benhart
Joseph Havlck Jr
Anton Huderlik
Nely
Oxford Township
J.B. Moses
Harvey Fowler
Scotch Grove
B. FE. Green
E. E. Capson
Rose
Olin
Edward T. Bates
J. G. Suter
James W. McAleer
Clay Township
O. L. Niles
Niles Watters Savings Bank
Scott & Skinner’s
Anamosa
Josephine Letze
Olive Shover
Thomas Shover
Frank
Fred Shover
Richland
Walter Johnson
J. H. Meeks
Fairview Township
H. L. Dehner
Michael O’brien
Hill’s
West Cascade
H. F. Tobias
H. L. Debner
Hill
George Schuoenover
C. S. Bidwell
Monticel- In
Frank Buresh
John
Vince Buresh
Mission Mass Movement In India Near Delhi Helps 15000 Await Baptism
A visit with Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Wilson documents the Mass Movement among Delhi area sweeper mahallas. The effort includes baptisms for entire villages, destruction of shrines, removal of Chutari head hair, and removal of charms from children. The article notes lodging challenges, caste divisions, and missionary routines in rural Dak Bungalows.
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India
New York City
Delhi
Central
FE. M. Wilson
United ‘States
Far East
Gore
Najafgarh
Chaudari
Mabulla
Perdition
Sheriff Hogan’s Interview Reveals Marshal Candidacy Rift
In an interview reprinted from the Anamosa Warelka, Sheriff Hogan accuses EB KR Moore of scheming to undermine his U.S. Marshal bid. He describes a 1813 trap attempt at Cash’s office, denies any agreement with Moore, and condemns the alleged plotting and unfairness.
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Boss Moore
U.S
EB. KR. Moore
Moore
O. J. Cash
Journal
Father Powers
Maurice Fay
J. A. Green
E.R. Moore
Mr. Moore
Community Notes From Center Junction February Socials
Center Junction society pages report M. E. Ladies' Aid meeting January 29 at Mrs. Bertha Spohn's home with social time and a birthday gift of cut glass for Mrs. Spohn. Rev. Phillips and wife visited Wyoming pastors. Mrs. Alice Young and Ruth visit Clinton. Presbyterian Ladies' Aid held an all day meeting February 4 at Mrs. M. G. Alsever's. Joe Duncan of Nora Springs visited J. E. Duncan. Miss Lulu McDonald and Ed Kilbeck visiting Savannah. Earl Stingley family visiting Davenport relatives. Ed Springer visiting brother from Grundy Center. Mrs. Curry and Miss Ward under doctor care. Ross Young of Fayette visiting. Lenox College orchestra and male quartet to perform February 17 at Presbyterian church to raise piano fund.
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Alice Young
Little Ruth
Clinton
Howard Dawson
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid
M.G. Alsever
Joe Duncan
Nora Springs
J. EK. Duncan
Lulu McDonald
Ed Kilebeck
Savannah
Earl Stingley
Davenport
Ed Springer
Grundy Center
Curry
Francis Ward
Ross Young
Fayetts
Lenox College
Presbyterian Church
Congress Seeks Anti-Trust Advice From Industry
The Sioux Falls Press notes Congress may obtain ample guidance on anti-trust legislation without difficulty, suggesting a receptive stance toward expert input from the business sector.
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Sioux Falls
Congress
Paderewski Postponed Cedar Rapids Visit
Paderewski will not appear in Cedar Rapids until Monday February 16, not February 9 as advertised. The special train will operate on that date.
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Paderewski
Cedar Rapids
Impossible tirade on harmonizing moosers and Republicans
The writer disputes a Clinton Advertiser claim that a Republican editor seeks to harmonize Bull Moose and Republican factions. He recalls grazing cattle as a lad and warns you cannot control a wild steer by the tail, insisting harmonizing a mooser is impossible.
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Iowa City
Clinton Advertiser
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