Germans Dominate Dubuque Nomination Debate
Ill feeling in Dubuque county over the Democratic treasurer nominating process surfaces as a speaker pressed for a German candidate. The convention ignored the demand and named an Irishman, drawing anger from local Germans and sharp press criticism. The piece ties the controversy to broader questions about primaries and national policy including Wilson's stance on Mexico and the German submarine threat.
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Dubuque
Puck
Murphy
Infantile paralysis fear grips New York parents
The spread of poliomyelitis alarms parents of young children in New York City and beyond. With high fatality risk and limited understanding the disease is feared as highly contagious and is to be studied closely and children secluded where possible.
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New York City
Dubuque
Mable
William Tharp
Havner Seen Likely to Win Republican Attorney General Nomination
Havner of Marengo appears set to win the Republican state convention nomination for attorney general. He leads in many counties, but faces strong rivals who are Des Moines residents. The public tires of the Des Moines grip on offices and benefits to the state at large.
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Clapp
Minnesota
Havner
Marengo
Des Moines
Meredith Campaign Stirs Iowa Gubernatorial Race
E. C. Meredith Democratic candidate for governor cuts a watermelon for Iowa soldier boys in a scene noted for its cheap gesture. Critics say Meredith weaponizes the act to attack Democrats and push his bid to dominate state politics.
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E. C. Meredith
Iowa
Meredith
Democrata
Democracy Aligns With Prohibition In Iowa Platform
The Democratic party in Iowa endorses statewide prohibition and backs resubmission of the constitutional amendment. The Des Moines platform contrasts past Democratic anti prohibition stances. Editor Pat Murphy expected a dry convention while Meredith’s stance loomed, and reformers focus on saving waste paper amid rising costs. W D Sheean, Democratic Senate candidate, now pushes prohibition as party lines align.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Vinton Eagle
Murphy
Pat
Meredith
W. LD. Sheean
Des Moines boosters push for own candidate in Iowa politics
The Sioux City Journal criticizes Des Moines influence in state politics portraying a local bloc as controlling gubernatorial and legislative outcomes. It argues the capital city group pursues parks, fairs, roads, and state projects to benefit Des Moines at Iowa’s expense.
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Des Moines
Sioux City Journal
Meredith
United States Senate
Iowa
Capitol Grounds
Towa
Hard to Understand. A.B. 1. 0
A curt opinion on labor and independence argues that heating a home by hand shows virtue while hiring cheap help is for the idle rich. The piece sneers at weather forecasts and favors self reliance for working men who must labor outdoors.
Wamp haste on repents at leisure remark noted
The Louisville Courier Journal records a remark about urgent government action and patient deliberation, highlighting a debate over speed versus thoroughness in policy decisions. The quote reflects a perspective on how quickly the United States should move on reforms.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
United States
Recall of Judges Declines Across States Say The Nation
The American Bar Association reports recalls of judges are failing to gain momentum in six states. Only two recalls occurred in the last year, both failing in Colorado and California. In Colorado the petition drive drew 25 percent withdrawals before filing. California recalls are treated as nearly harmless, with signs of abuse and weak petition requirements noted. Washington and Arizona show similar contempt, while Arkansas has not renewed a stalled 1912 recall.
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American Bar Association
A Committee
Colorado
California
The
Oakland Tribune
Washington
Arizona
Arkansas
Bar Association Committee
R. M. Wanamaker
Ohio
Walter Clark
North Carolina
Archbishop Keane Celebrates Fifty Years in Priesthood
Archbishop John Joseph Keane, retired, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination at Dubuque on July 6. Dignitaries including Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Bonzano sent congratulations. The mass at the cathedral marked his jubilee as he reflected on a career from Washington to Richmond and Rome, culminating in leadership of the Catholic University of America.
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John Joseph Keane
Dubuque
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
John Bonzano
Ireland
Heer
P. J. Nelson
Ksane
Washington
D. C
Richmond
Rome
Catholic University of America
Dubuque See
Carranza Gains from American Threats and War Talk
The Mexican government under Carranza is seen as strengthened by the American incident and viewed as heroic for defying the United States. Mexican factions unite amid U.S. war threats while American editors and politicians vent frustration over the looming conflict.
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Cedar Rapids
Carranza
United States
None Better Sioux Falla Argus Leader Comment
The brief column offers a national pride note praising the United States while criticizing its leaders and policies. It contrasts domestic criticisms with global comparisons and asserts Americans have more points to the good.
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Sioux Falla
United States of ‘America
Government Bond Issue Nudge Through Mexico Critique
The piece suggests that political leaders may trigger a new bond issue due to costs tied to Mexico, while noting the public’s skepticism and the ironic comfort some may find in the situation. It reflects a marginal voice on fiscal policy and national sentiment.
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St. Paul
Army terms You Should Know
A concise field guide explains unit structure from squad to field army. It details squad by corporal, section by sergeant, platoon by lieutenant, company by captain, battalion by major, regiment by colonel, brigade by brigadier general, division by major general, and field army by lieutenant general with total strength cited as 26 000 or more men.
Tama County Farmers Not Slow
Traer Star-Clipper notes rural adoption of automobiles with nineteen farm houses on a ten mile road between Traer and Dysart and seventeen farmers owning cars.
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Tama County
Traer
Carranza Promises Spark Debate In Mexican Politics
The Sioux City Journal notes Carranza’s unkept promises as a notable trait since he rose to the Mexican presidency, framing it as a persistent, defining feature of his leadership.
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Sioux City
Remedy and schooling in Mexico referenced by Pioneer Press
The St. Paul Pioneer Press remarks that Mexico will not be pacified until it builds as many small red schoolhouses as pulque factories and criticizes contemporary Mexican women for drawing inspiration from the wrong source.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Mexico
Col George Harvey Mocked by Local Satire
The St Louis Globe-Democrat comments on a college prank that altered Col George Harvey’s title, mocking the idea of him needing any further honor or recognition.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Col
George Harvey
Doc Harvey
Bellavue Honors A Park Flag Amid River Town News
The Bellavue community dedicated an 80 foot flag star in its new riverside park near the Mississippi. Several local fatalities and incidents are noted, including drownings of Robert Meyer of Maquoketa and Willie Campbell of Oxford Junction, a fatal horse accident near Maquoketa, and other regional deaths and crimes. The section also reports on local crime busts in Scott County and notable figures such as Milton Starr and Captain Paul Koenig.
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Bellavue
Mississippi River
Robert Meyer
Maquoketa
Apud
John Geisel
Joe Philips
Traer
Dennis Poole
Jackson County
Clara B. Barr
Monticello
Margaret Barr
Manchester
Milton Starr
Algona
Des Moines
Colorado
Rev. C. K. Hudson
Clear Lake
Regently
Preacher
Park H. Taylor
Greeley
Paul Koenig
Atlantia
Herman Nagel
Cedar Rapids
Robert Burne
Miami
Florida
San Francisco
New York
Lincoln Highway
Iowa
Willie Campbell
W. H. Campball
Oxford Junction
Perry
Kansans
Sigourney
Scott County
Prohibition
John R. Campbell
Doggan
Campball
Campbell
Coggon
Anvil Explosion Morning Prank in Central City
George Bateman and Earl Loebe set off anvils at sunrise to startle Central City residents. A cast iron anvil shattered, pieces flew past them, one piece embedding in a sidewalk. They escaped serious injury and fired a second anvil and fired off one hundred guns at sunrise.
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Central City
George Bateman
Earl Loebe
Kingdom Come
Monticello Celebrates Record Day on the Fourth
Cascade Pioneer reports Monticello marked its biggest day with an estimated 12 000 to 16 000 spectators and 2600 to 3000 cars. The program thrilled crowds from start to finish with spectacular fireworks that filled the grandstand and grounds.
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Monticello
Eclipse Corner promotes racks posts and shingles for farm use
Weekly Breezes column touts a flat hay rack ready to ship and a range of cedar posts and de posts for corners. It urges steel cupolas for fire safety, Eclipse shingles with Zinc Clad nails for forty year durability, and ladders for chores. The note offers planning help and home delivery.
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