Lansing Named Secretary of State in Wilson Administration
The article notes President Wilson appointed Robert Lansing, former State Department counselor, as secretary of state. It highlights Lansing as a top international lawyer, prolific arbiter, author, and editor, with praised personal qualities and a noted silver wedding anniversary with his wife. It also contrasts duty with reform ideals and comments on state bar politics and Iowa’s strong agricultural prosperity.
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Wilson
Robert Lansing
State Department
Lansing
United States
American Journal of International Law
Baltimore Gazette
Mr. Lansing
James G. Blaine
Harrison
John W. Foster
Bryan
California
Florida
New England
New York
Missouri
Delaware
New Jersey
Washington
Maine
Iowa
Union
Towa
Harriman National Bank
New York City
Insurance firms press for stricter safeguards on workers compensation
Insurance companies issuing policies under the workingmen's compensation act pursue a rotating campaign demanding onerous machinery guarding rules. Many requirements are impractical and raise rates by up to fifty percent, seemingly to boost company profits. Legislative committees heard that former rates were already remunerative, and ongoing rate hikes threaten eventual action.
Chicago Building Strike Ends Jobs as Material Firms Shut
Builders face job losses as carpenters strike over 70 cent an hour wages, halting lumber dealers and building material firms. Contractors refuse wage hike and seek arbitration, leaving many workers unemployed while employers defend stopping operations to prevent further losses.
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Chicago
Democrats of Iowa Open Arena to Diverse Candidates
The text argues that Iowa Democrats should not assume wealthy, ambitious men alone are considered for political roles. It emphasizes broadening consideration to include various backgrounds and means in candidate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
New Man May Miscalculate
Davenport Times reports Iowa Democrats flirt with nominating Wilbur Marsh of Waterloo for governor. Marsh, an experienced businessman and strong organizer, could run for governor or seek a ministerial or ambassadorial post if he supports the party. Democrats face a structural handicap: lack of a sustained plurality, making victory unlikely while Republicans are united.
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Davenport
Wilbur Marsh
Waterloo
Iowa
Marsh
Wilson
Defending the Lawyers
An Iowa paper lauds Canada for paying parents of a slain man ten thousand dollars without lawyers’ fees. The piece argues against the prejudice toward lawyers noting honest hard work and charity in the profession. It contrasts lawyers with other trades and quips about two common jokes in newspapers.
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Manchester
Iowa
Dominion
It Generally Takes Two in Social Entanglements
A Globe note observes that many social pairings rely on mutual encouragement from both sides to move forward. It highlights the idea that affection and initiative are shared responsibilities in courting dynamics.
Iowa City Population and Local Incidents Highlighted
The clipping notes Iowa City census 12 043 residents, plus local events: editor William A. Davidson of the Burlington Hawkeye dies after illness, a search for Andrew Bowles, and a string of accidents and crimes across Cedar Rapids Davenport and Dubuque as well as regional dog days.
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Marion
Iowa City
William A. Davidson
Burlington Hawkeye
Andrew Bowles
Whittier
E. S. Bailey
Percival
Mississippi River
Davenport
Alvin Sundeen
John Vanconcellious
Ray Potter
Tipton
Ottawa
Canada
Vawter
Presa
Konstant Getoytes
Cedar Rapids
Tony Kors
Leigh Pearson
Pearson
Florence Phelps
Lost Nation
Tama
Dubuque
Hobson
Horack
L. G. Hurd
Agnes Horak
Rock Island
Laurin Zabelchuk
Sinois Central Railroad
Farley
Frank Welboefer
Lake Peosia
American Theatre
Lillian Cruson
John Kennedy
Frank Pelnar
Pelnar
Peter
Moscrip
11Th
United States Infantry
Bob Fee
Dundee
Delaware Temperance Association
Water Resources of Iowa Overview and Water Quality
Iowa's underground water resources arise from a flat prairie plain with drift soils and shallow wells. Droughts occur irregularly but overall water supply is ample for most residents outside cities. Iowa rivers Des Moines Cedar and Iowa show higher mineral content than continental averages, with total solids around 262 parts per million. A copy of Water Supply Paper 293 is available from the U S Geological Survey director in Washington D C.
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Water Resources
Iowa
Great Inferior
Canada
Lake Superior
United States Geological Survey
Des Moines
Cedar
U. S. Geological Survey
Washington, D. C
The Iowa Way Is The Better
The Cedar Rapids Republican contrasts Iowa and Illinois taxation per capita, arguing Iowa studies show lower taxes and better administration. It asserts Illinois taxes per capita are much higher, while Illinois population and wealth skew per-person costs, and Iowa’s university system remains strong.
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Cedar Rapids
Illinois
Iowa
Chicago
Hawkeye
Linois
July 1896 Events Recap From The Express
Twenty years ago July events include deaths of Elizabeth Cashen and James King, births of a son to Lew and Mrs. Darling and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Huntley, a dental move by Dr Hefner to Monticello, and Arthur Qayle winning a five mile bicycle race in Cedar Rapids for a $50 gold watch.
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the Express
Elizabeth Cashen
M. Cashen
Lew Darling
Eugene Gilmore
Marion Sleeper
Tallapoosa
Georgia
Trace Street
Park College
Maurine
George W. Stabler
Bessie Huntley
Bessie Phillips
A. Hefner
Maquoketa
Monticello
Arthur Qayle
Cedar Rapids
Billy
Hogan
Lena Robn
Thomas Kingsley
Oancide
Thomas, Jr
Aroh
F. M. Hicks
Dental Department
University of Michigan
Hicks
Tacoma
Washington
Henry Peck
Jones County Times
Cascade Pioneer
John King
Osatle Grove
Oakwood Cemetery
Hdgewood
James Young
F. Rosa
Castle Grove
State Agricultural College
Ames
Ivin Reed
Fred Sarles
Tom King
Sewell Farwell
John Smith
Olell McLaughlin
Frank MecDonnon
Willis Moors
Lf. M. Drake
Matt Parrott
Henry Sabin
Josiah Given
George W. Perkins
Cascade
Hopkinton
W. A. Doran
Denver
Paints Beyond
Misses Lettie
Anna McNally
I. G. Richardson
W. G. Hanken
Missen Caroline
Gratia Hicks
Mary Li. Jarman
Kate Perley
Minnie Bachelder
Stephen Bachelder
Robert Abel
J. H. Bucher
Dario Resta Wins Chicago 500 Mile Auto Derby
Dario Resta drove a Peugeot to victory in Chicago at Speedway Park before 80 000 fans finishing in 5 hours 7 minutes 27 seconds averaging 97.6 mph. He set four world marks and earned 23 600 dollars while Jean Porporato took runner up honors in a Sunbeam earning 10 000 dollars. Harry Grant also set a no stop record in the same event.
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Dario Resta
Chicago
Speedway Park
Ralph DePalma
Indianapolis
Resta
Karl Cooper
Aredgis
Distane Gift
Jean Porporato
Sunbeam
Harry Grant
Ineffective Law on Dragging Roads Draws Farmer Critique
A Cedar Rapids Republican argues that drag roads are ignored and enforced poorly. The piece rails against the law’s lack of practical force, noting farmers neglect duties and questioning who will arrest or convict those failing to act.
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Cedar Rapids
Getting Even at the Ball Game Millinery Opening
A whimsical note from the Philadelphia Record describes a wife delivering payback by taking her husband to a millinery opening after he insists on going to a ball game.
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Philadelphia
Eclipse Corner promotes racks shingles nails and gates at local store
The ad urges customers to buy Eclipse Combination racks and zinc clad nails for durability. It touts new yellow gates and White Pine lumber, notes a post treated with Oreoseptine, and hints at weather woes while urging preparation for crops and hay storage.
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Pat
Eclipse
Wes
Yaller
Gates
Kaiser
Iowa
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Illinois State Prison
Woma
Laya
State Bar Association
Tchison Globe
Neighborhood News
Albert B. Ogden
Williamsburg
Loetscher-Ryan Manufacturing Company
A. M. Billingsley
Commission On Church and Country Life
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Shailer Matthews
Chicago University
Stuart Rogers
Pinhook
Rogers
Harold S. Rasmussen
Charlotte
Scheer
William Becker
Calmar
Ode
Fort Atkinson
Becker
George Deyo
Bell Telephone Co
Deyo
West Union
John Ehler
Anamosa
Mr. Ehler
Anamosa Hospital
Upper Silesia
German Empire
McDonald
Pittsburgh
Medina
Derrick City
McKean County
Bradford
Gaines
China
The
Monticello State Bank
Lowell State Bank
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