Oregon plan sparks constitutional clash in senate debates
The piece argues against adopting the Oregon plan for electing U.S. senators, warning it undermines the national constitution and elevates expediency over law. It cites Iowa and Nebraska examples, critiques political reform efforts, and notes local political figures and public sentiment amid ongoing primary debates.
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Cummins and Young
Oregon
United States
Iowa
Nebraska
Death of Dr George R Moore Former Oxford Junction Resident
With the passing of Dr George R Moore a former Oxford Junction resident dies in the closing days of the old year. The notice recalls his bright companionable nature and versatile talents, noting his visionary yet valuable work and the high regard in which colleagues and friends held him. Dr Calkins praised his knowledge teaching ability and magnetism that would have made him an ideal medical college lecturer.
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George R. Moore
Oxford Junction
Dr. Moore
Calkins
Progressive politics in Iowa House and national Speaker clash
The Marshalltown Times-Republican laments delays in electing a progressive senator and criticizes Cummins leadership. It notes progressives in the Iowa House refused to back Speaker Stillman and opposed depriving Speaker Cannon of committee power, calling progressive politics inconsistent.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Cummins
Mr. Cummins
Marshalltown
Iowa
House of Representatives
Stillman
Cannon
National House
House
Pension Bill Passes House Grants Civil War Veterans Pensions
The House approved a pension bill by 212 to 62 for honorably discharged Civil War veterans with 90 days service, setting monthly pensions by age 62 to 15, 65 to 20, 70 to 25, and 75 to 28 dollars. Also notes Gardner and Bye launch The Aurora Eureka with Gardner as editor and local work and Bye controlling printing and mechanics.
Saloon Reduction Debate Sparks Marion Vue of Cedar Rapids
The Marion Register says Cedar Rapids papers waste time debating saloon cuts to 32 or 33, as the distance yields only ciphers. It notes Adams county Ohio voters barred by Judge Blair cannot vote in retaliation for his five year disfranchisement of all men.
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St. James
Iowa City
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Luther College
Oxford University
Elmer Ehrlich
Dubuque
Ryan
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Billiard Table
Waterloo
Oneida
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Dot Nelson
Fred Woolcut
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Manchester
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Central City
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Ames
Idaho
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Boulder
Colorado
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Cedar Rapids
Marion Register
Marion
Adams County
Ohio
Blair
Standpatters Face Progressive Juggernaut in Des Moines
Standpatters remain a minority in Des Moines yet resist meek surrender to the progressive surge. The piece urges self preservation and a cautious approach amid shifting political winds.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Lecture Set On Washington Birthday
Dr. Cook will deliver a lecture in Des Moines on Washington's Birthday. The rostrum features a cherry tree setting and decorations including hatchets and strings of gum drops.
Democrats at State House Cheer in Des Moines
Democrats at the state house in Des Moines appear upbeat with a cheerful mood described as a wave of optimism sweeping through lawmakers and aides.
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Dés Moines
Times Journal Expands Printing Capacity in Dubuque
The Dubuque Times Journal announces a new typesetting machine to meet growing needs and improve daily issues. It states strong, independent Republican alignment while offering a clubbing price with The Express at 4.25 dollars for two papers.
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Dubuque Times-Journal
Iowa
Express
Times-Journal
Des Moines Press Club Secures Dr Cook Lecture
The Des Moines Press club plans to host Dr. Cook for a lecture, noting the challenge of drawing lecturers to Des Moines.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Des Moines Press Club
The Eternal Feminine in a Courier-Journal excerpt
A Kansas City wife sues after her husband allegedly broke two ribs during a hug claiming he loves another. The piece presents a moral vignette on female conduct in a fraught moment.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Kansas City
Iowa Legislature Opens with New Officers and Stakes in Senate
The 34th Iowa General Assembly convened in Des Moines with Paul Buin of Jefferson elected speaker and Q Perkins of Delhi as speaker pro tem in the House, while James A Smith of Usage was chosen Senate president pro tem and George Wilson of Des Moines secretary. A Republican caucus row over a senator election committee surfaced as 14 members refused to participate. Governor Carroll’s address urged primary law revisions and tax reforms including a graduated inheritance tax.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Paul Buin
Jefferson
Q. Perkins
Delhi
O.R. Benedict
Harlan
James A. Smith
Ousage
George Wilson
House
Senate
United States
Carroll
Clarke
Missouri
One Term For President Says Clark
The Dubuque Times Journal reports Champ Clark argues for a six year presidential term with no re election and a three year congressional term. He calls for a constitutional amendment to bar a third presidential term and urges protections for single term office holders against political pressure. He blames past Taft era divisions on attempts to extend terms and political self interest.
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Dubuque Times Journal
Champ Clark
Republican Party
Taft
Missouri Supreme Court gains Republican majority
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes for the first time the Missouri Supreme Court now has a Republican majority. It says the court’s business remains nonpartisan, but the current composition reflects the party growing fastest in Missouri.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Supreme Court of Missouri
Missouri
Lafe. Young
Iowa
Local Iowa figures show sales and hog trade strength
The piece notes Capt. Tarbox presiding over 86 sales in 1910 mainly in Jones county averaging over three weekly sales for six months. J A Hartman awaits goiter surgery in Rochester Minnesota with Mrs Hartman. Hopkinton Leader reports S Hogan shipped 57 hog cars totaling 4446 head and $67 431 27 paid to farmers across November and December highlighting hog market importance.
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Capt. &, Tarbox
Anamosa
Jones County
J. A. Hartman
Rochester
Minnesota
Hopkinton
S. Hogan
Wright brothers lauded for proxy flight wisdom
The Kansas City Star comments on aviation science and praises the Wright brothers for managing flight effectively by proxy, highlighting their sagacity and influence on early air travel.
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Kansas City Star
Wright Brothers
Jones County Supervisors Hold First 1911 Session in Anamosa
January 8 1911 Anamosa Iowa board of Supervisors met in popular session with all members present including Chairman Finn and Supervisors Noyes Hale Murfield and Thomson The minutes were approved more business followed with J R Hale named temporary chairman and John Thomson sworn in for the coming term Murfield elected chairman and unanimously supported Adjournment taken to one o clock at which time reports from the Auditor and County Treasurer and selections for 1911 official papers were read and approved The finance committee spent the afternoon in the treasurer's office and various old lumber sales and licenses were recorded with receipts noted for 1910 and 1911 including taxes licenses and stray fees
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Noyes
Hale
Murfield
Thomson
J. RR
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Murrfield
F. M. Bagley
Court House
Anamosa Journal
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Monticello Express
Jones County
Iowa
John ''Homain
Matt Noyes
Old Bridge Lumber
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J K Hale
Linn County
Delaware Co
Louis Gardner
T J Winn
CJ Murfield
JK Hale
Gale
Dubuque Co
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