An Iowa Primary Debate and Sarajevo Anarchist Rows
The piece critiques the Dubuque Herald for overestimating June primary votes against Cummins and notes Savage supporters prefer him to Cummins over Connolly. It also reports on the Archduke Francis Ferdinand assassination by a Serb student, warning anarchists may spark wider conflict as Austria-Hungary edges toward rebellion after Francis Joseph’s death.
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Dubuqueelegraph Herald
Iowa
Cummins
Mr. Connolly
Connolly
Austria
Francis Ferdinand
Duchess of
Hohenberg
Sarajevo
Bosnia
America
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
President Wilson praise contrasted with New York dry goods collapse
On the same day President Wilson claimed to champion business and ease anxiety for merchants, the Clafin Co. bankruptcy in New York announced a 30 million dollar failure. Other subsidiaries closed soon after as credit limits were exhausted. The piece critiques policy for worsening export or import balance and laments unreliable economic adjustments.
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Wilson
New York
H. B. Clafin Co
Surgeons At Atlantic City Debate Surgery Necessity
Dr Mayo and fellow surgeons gathered at Atlantic City argued there are too many operations and some are needless. Some doctors favor mediation or rest over surgery, while others operate on slight pretexts. A local physician once testified a knife is a confession of defeat, emphasizing medicine and restraint before resorting to surgery.
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Mayo
Atlantic City
Marry
Prospective Buyers Hesitate Over 1915 Auto Prices
A few buyers waver as 1915 cars appear around August first with the Hudson six leading at a price 8200 lower than 1914. Dealers fear price drops before the season ends, while manufacturers may delay setting 1915 prices to protect retailers. Medium priced models likely see no price cut.
Democratic factional clash in Delaware politics discussed
The piece notes long term Democratic control by Major Carr and Cummins expeditionary actions reshaping Delaware county offices. It reports the Bronson Goen faction gaining control after a split, casting doubt on Carr’s suitability as attorney general and hinting at broader party realignment.
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Delaware
Major Carr
Burr
Cummins
Bronson-Goen
Roosevelt warned rest may save his voice
A London specialist advised Col. Roosevelt to rest his larynx but a New York doctor warned of an enlarged spleen and risk of mental imbalance unless he takes four months off. Enemies previously downplayed the mental aberration in public statements.
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London
Col. Roosevelt
New York
Labor Department Officers Send Emigrants to South Dakota Harvests
The government’s executive officers in the labor department have headed emigrants to South Dakota for harvest work weeks before harvest. Workers arrive strapped and find no employment, highlighting issues in timing and job availability.
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Department of Labor
South Dakota
Cascade Pioneer Questions Hogan’s Marshalship Elimination
The Cascade Pioneer notes the marshalship fight and asks who removed Mr. Hogan, asserting it was not for personal reasons or efficiency. It suggests that outsiders to the conspiracy could reveal the truth, but none are willing to speak up or boast about the act.
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Cascade
Hogan
When War Is Not a War: Davia on Huerta Villa Rivalry
Richard Harding Davis in a Scribner piece frames the Mexican crisis as a clash between Huerta and Villa. He quips that the comparison to Lefty Louie and Gyp the Blood reflects the era’s deadly power struggle and public indifference to who prevailed as long as the violence ended swiftly.
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Richard Harding Davia
Huerta
Villa
Lefty Louie
Gyp
Jones County Republicans Offer Independent Candidate Ticket
The Republicans of Jones County present a ticket of capable honest men free from boss control. They seek election in their own right, pledging to the people and their own consciences rather than any boss's dictates.
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Jones County
President Wilson Defers on Suffrage State Policy
President Wilson reiterates the suffrage issue as a matter for the states and declines cross examination. The women withdraw from the session as Champ Clark pledges sympathy and support for their cause.
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Wilson
Champ Clark
Boss Moore Elevated to Marshal Role in Prohibition Era
The Cedar Rapids Republicn notes Boss Moore becomes marshal with duties to catch bootleggers. It suggests he may show sympathy toward law violators who fall into his hands and will likely question their politics.
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Moore
Cedar Rapids
Courtroom Tension Sparks Ejection Attempt in Iowa City
A witness angered by proceedings tried to throw an Iowa City lawyer from a courtroom window. The remark cautions against hastily condemning the act before understanding whether punishment was merited, noting some lawyers might face unfair treatment.
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Iowa City
West Virginia Joins Prohibition States as Amendment Takes Effect
West Virginia enters the prohibition states list as its liquor traffic ban becomes effective this week. The amendment’s enforcement began with a ceremonial turning of the key in the doors of numerous saloons across the state.
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West Virginia
Fighters Await Mediation and Buyer’s Consent
It is one thing to secure mediators and another to obtain assent from the fighters. The proposal hinges on both mediation and the fighters' approval for progress.
Ambiguous OCR Note on Political Campaigns
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a discussion of a trust and party campaign plans. No clear people places or organizations are identifiable to provide a precise summary.
Clinton Mayor William B Farrer Dies After Illness
The article notes the death of William B Farrer mayor of Clinton after illness last Tuesday. It lists other local figures including F. F E Dawley re elected Cedar Rapids State Bar president and C D Baldwin longtime Cascade Pioneer editor.
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William B. Farrer
Clinton
F. F E. Dawley
Cedar Rapids
State Bar Association
C.D. Baldwin
Cascade Pioneer
Thomas Elijah
Cedar County
Long Beach
California
Clarence
Iowa
University of Iowa
George Pankhurst
Daugherty
S. B. Beatty
Cascade
Golden People
Hazel Green
J. W. Parkhill
Hopkinton
Main
Iowa College
College of New York City
Clinton Herald
Louis K. Cowley
Jake Anderson
Miles
Long Hill
F. A. Muirhead
Toledo
Tama News
A. E. Jackson
Muirhead
Leander Clark Record
Leander Clark College
Fred A. Bock
Court Street
Iowa City
Ben Moore
Bock
Carl
Hjelmar Aspenquiast
Dubuque
Waupeton
Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
Lincoln
H. L. Rann
Manchester Press
Vic Dow
Greeley Home Press
Worshepful
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Bro. Dow
Beels
Beela
Sidney Ocdcod
William
Charles Marros
Sidney
Ed. Wilhelm
Ipton
Marros
Roosevelt Defends Perkins Amid Progressive Party Clash
Hopkinton leader reports Col. Roosevelt speaks in defense of George W. Perkins as a movement seeks to oust him from the progressive faction. Observers predict Roosevelt will not oppose his ally despite mounting pressure.
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Hopkinton
Col. Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Progressive Party
Roosevelt
You can Lead a Horse to Water But Not Drive Some Men to Drink
A witty Louisville Courier-Journal remark notes that helping people adopt prudent habits is harder than persuading some men to drink, using a proverb twist to comment on social behavior and restraint.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Hearst Calls for Republican Unity Against Democrats
The New York American argues there is no national recall of President Wilson and urges voters to remove Democrats from Congress in the coming November election. It frames the vote as a patriotic duty to protect national prosperity and halt democratic disloyalty and perceived threats to the Philippines and the nation. It stresses unity, strong opposition, and the election of a single capable opponent to safeguard the country.
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Hearst
New York American
Wilson
Congress
Democratic Party
Philippines
Road crews urged to stop piling sod in roads
An Iowa farmer argues that leaving blue grass sod in the middle of roads harms travel. He urges penalties for such acts and calls on township trustees to plow strips on both sides for future grading. He believes common sense in road construction could boost grader efficiency with minimal extra cost.
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Iowa
Opposition to Administration Roils Congress in 1912 Tone
Sioux City Journal notes a rough fight in Congress against Wilson measures similar to Taft era resistance. Toll exemption repeal sparked clashes, and critics prepare to attack the Nicaragua and Colombia treaties, citing perceived weakness in foreign affairs. Democrats Republicans and progressives unite to block administration agenda.
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Sioux City Journal
Wilson
Congress
Taft
No Clemency for Dynamiters in Labor Outrage Probes
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports that of 38 men convicted in Indianapolis for dynamite outrages a year and a half ago, 4 pardoned by the president and 34 must serve their sentences. The article calls this the final government stand against organized assassins masked as labor and warns against criminals using labor or capital as cloaks.
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Dubuque
Editorial critique of Saturday Evening Post originality
Cedar Rapids Republican questions why the Philadelphia based Saturday Evening Post does not hire a more capable editor. The piece suggests readers prefer less originality and implies the Post knows its audience.
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Cedar Rapids
Republican
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
Post
Promises Are Not Kept In National Debate
President Wilson predicts a booming economy after antitrust laws pass Congress. Democrats promised large cuts in food and clothing prices after the tariff bill, now a year in effect, but living costs have not appreciably fallen.
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Dubuque
Community pride hinges on good neighbors and family
In this note the Marshalltown Times-Republican extols the value of a friendly neighborhood and stable families, asserting that a good community is built by homely virtues rather than factories or railroads.
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Marshalltown Times - Republican
Republicans Hold County Convention Amid General Support
The Republican county convention drew wide attendance with a majority of precincts represented and delegates present. Ed Jeffries of Onslow was named clerk candidate, B E Rhinehart of Anamosa county attorney, and J P McPherson of Greenfield supervisor, with Louis Gardner presiding and ED Grimwood secretary. The county central committee was formed with Gardner as chairman.
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Ed Jeffries
Onslow
B. BE. Rhinehart
Anamosa
J.P. McPherson
Greenfield Township
Louis Gardner
EB. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
D. A. White
Wyoming
EB. Reed
E.G. Peet
J. 8
J. W. Coxsee
O. H. Paul
G. M. Hodgeboom
A. Grimwood
Frank Allen
B.H. Rhinehart
Lewis Gardner
H. E. Reed
Frank Ballou
H. W. Fleniken
J. A. ‘McDonald
John Wurzbacher
N.P. Clark
Wyoming Township
McPherson
O. B. Paul
Congressional Central Committee
County Central Committee
Childlike Quips Sparkled by Juvenile Class
A Chicago News fragment recalls a juvenile grammar class where a pupil jokes about being a mother of her little daughter as a visitor notes a pupil resembles his father. Little Elsin recounts a tale about their minister, claiming the minister was seen talking to a man on the street and laughing loudly.
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Daugher
Scharles
Mamma
Eisis
Elsig
Chicago News
Wets and Crys Debate over Iowa Dry Policy
Alex Miller in Washington Iowa argues against O P Myers Newton nominee for lieutenant governor raising the wet and dry cry. He questions a Democrat’s right to be dry and warns party unity could fracture if anti prohibition sentiment is forced on the group. He cites Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan as examples of dry Democrats.
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Alex Miller
Washington
O. P. Myers
Newton
Iowa
Myers
Woodrow Wilson
W. Bryan
Knott's Longest Serving U.S. Marshal Record
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes Ed Knott as the nation s longest serving U S marshal. Appointed 1888 under Harrison, served five years before resigning with Cleveland s inauguration, then appointed again in 1897 by McKinley and continued through the era. He earned an enviable reputation and many friendships.
Republican State Convention Set for Des Moines
The Republican convention meets in Des Moines on July 15 with Paul Stillman of Jefferson serving as temporary chairman and W. B. Cooper of Winterset as temporary secretary. Cooper is a lawyer and active Republican. Stillman chaired three House sessions and presided over the deadrock session that secured W. B. Kenyon’s Senate election.
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Des Moines
Paul Stillman
Jefferson
Iowa House
W. 8. Cooper
Winterset
Cooper
Stillman
Hnally
W. 8
Kenyon
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Lowell State Bank
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