Political Pulls and Post Office Appointments Debate
The piece discusses J R Moore Anamosa Democratic boss alleged to seek postmaster under outside influence. It argues endorsements should come from the community not party elites. It cites automobile accidents in Des Moines June and railroads opposing a state fair excursion rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
J. R. Moore
Moore
John Doe
Washington Township
Richard Roe
Greenfield Township
Monticello
Jap Ramsey
Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins Depicts Last Survivor in Cartoon Drift
The Des Moines Register and Leader runs a cartoon by its artist portraying Senator Cummins as the sole remaining figure of the republican era. The strip jokes about deserting the ship and notes Cummins would stay where crowds gather as he pulls his leg from a bull Moose boat, sparking a calm yet humorous clash with the paper.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Senator Cummins
Bunny
Lee
Des Moines
Postmaster Burleson Faces Probe Over Parcel Post Changes
Postmaster Burleson is pressed by a congressional committee over recent parcel post rate cuts and higher package weight limits. His authority is questioned as critics note mixed actions, with Bryan accused of not doing enough.
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Burleson
Bryan
National leaders debate Huerta stance and patronage
The piece condemns Huerta for coming to power by violence and argues the U S should not recognize his government without a popular vote. It notes a surge in federal job seekers, critiques Bryan’s brief Washington visit, and comments on parole violations and Chautauqua attendance.
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Huerta
Mexico
Chicago Inter Ocean
Bryan
Washington
State Department
Anamosa Postmaster Ramsey Faces Charges
Charges filed by Eugene Roscoe Moore allege Postmaster J H Ramsey in Anamosa shows undue independence toward patrons and discrimination against the Anamosa Journal. The inspector investigated after interviews with business men, citing testimony from former government employee Hugh Reid and a discharged worker. Ramsey’s administration reportedly pleases patrons overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Eureka
J. H. Ramsey
Anamosa
Anamosa Journal
Eugene Roscoe Moore
Moore
County
Money Mindedness in Bryan Viewed by Lincoln Journal
The Lincoln Journal critiques William Jennings Bryan for his alleged money mindedness. It questions his self restraint while noting his financial comfort and annual savings of ten thousand dollars, contrasting this with the ordinary citizen's struggle. The piece implies a misalignment between his public stance and personal wealth.
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Lincoln Journal
Bryan
Iowan Returns from West with Dusty Praises
A traveler from Iowa returns from a western trip and notes Iowa’s green grass and flowing water. He contrasts western dust with Iowa climate, saying he would prefer July in Iowa and that January may bring needed rain to California.
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Cedar Rapids
California
Iowa
The Age of Muctraking and Public Slander
The Carroll Herald laments how newspapers lavish attention on slanderous gossip about once respected individuals. It argues editorials overemphasize personal vilification, fueling public restiveness amid a culture of besmirching names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Herald
Not All the Consumer Expected
The St. Louis Globe Democrat notes tariffs keep hides on the free list yet imports double from ten years ago. Shoes remain expensive, showing that duty on one article may not help the consumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Beals Declines to Embrace Postmaster Removals
The paper rejects hype over removing republican postmasters. It argues individuals may run their own business and hire help while the government acts as the current governing party. The piece endorses measured approach to personnel changes.
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Hopkinton
Democratic Party
Old Fashioned Idea Recalled From Topeka Paper
A Topeka Capital reminiscence recalls a bygone era when a farmer's daughter was judged an accomplished young woman if she could coax two streams of milk from a cow.
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Topeka
If You Were Rich and Had to Work Harder
A Lincoln Journal opinion notes that wealth without work erodes self discipline and proposes that even the rich would push to stay financially secure by continuing effort and planning.
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Lincoln Journal
Neighborhood News Items from Early Iowa Papers
A statewide roundup reports Spirit Lake power plant fire. Dubuque postmaster L. H. Brede confirmed. Strawberry Point and Oxford Junction school matters. several accidents, deaths, and political notes across Cedar Rapids Dubuque Independence and Maquoketa. Includes cholera among hogs and a local railroad bond vote.
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Spirit Lake
L. H. Brede
Dubuque
Strawberry Point
Sabula
Turkey River
D. Morton
Oxford Junction
Clyde Chandler
Green Island
Bellevua
Henry Goodapple
Cedar Rapids
Sidney A. Rivenburgh
Independence
Frank Kenney
Frank W. Miller
Olin
J. W. Brickly
Squire Stivers
James Webber
Andrew Howat
Clinton
Salt Lake City
A Happy Thought in Springfield's Lobby Proposals
A Boston Globe style note suggests mutual investigations between the senate and house into their respective lobbies. The columnist toys with a parallel probe to curb influence and improve ethics in state government.
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Springfield
Mase
Senate
House
Getting What They Voted For
Wilbur Marsh of Waterloo returns from Washington railing against tariff plans for cream separators and arguing it helps the International Harvester Company. The piece notes past support for the Watson ticket and critiques free trade shifts affecting Marsh and beet sugar stockholders at Waverly.
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Independence Bulletin Journal
Wilbur Marsh
Waterloo
Washington
Wr. Marsh
International Harvester Company
Sarsh
Watson
Jastfall
Yaft
George W. Perkins
McCormicks
Chicago Tribune
Republican Party
Max Marsh
Waverly
Wilson as Secretary Iowa’s Frugal Cabinet Figure
The Des Moines Register lauds Iowa Secretary Wilson for long, modest service in agriculture, noting his simple means, refusal to monetize his public role, and open office. It questions whether he should have leveraged his position for wealth or public acclaim.
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Strom
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Wilson
Wilsons
Department of Agriculture
Bryan
Real Estate Transfers in Iowa Towns List Several Parcels Sold
W A Hogan administrator of John McNally estate sells two lots in Anamosa for 850 to G Q F Faragher. Ludvik Michalek and wife transfer lot 6 block 1 Cook’s Add Oxford Junction for 1350 to Mary J Emerson. Alme Brokensa et al sell to Henry B Brokens in Cass township for 4500. R D Gordon and wife sell land in Ram currently Olin to W L Hart and J L Starry for 81. J H Miller and wife sell to J M and G P Baines part in Cass township for 155 with right of way exclusion. W J Pearson county treasurer sells to Cornelia Roseancrans two lots in Anamosa for 565. Peter and Like sell to Ida Ann Quiles e 2 acres lot 8 section 21 86 8 for 200. Eloise Bronson Stuckslager et al sell to Henry I Lesch lot 6 Wyoming block 12 east of right of way for 1. A d Andrew Bejasch and wife sell lot 244 railroad add Monticello for 800.
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W.A. Hogan
John McNally
F. Faragher
Crockwell
Anamosa
Ludvik Michalek
Mary J. Emerson
Cook
Oxford Junction
Alme Brokena
Henry B. Brokens
Nekinell
Oass Township
R. D. Gordon
W. L. Hart
J. L. Starry
Rame
Olin
J. H. Miller
J. M
G. P. Baines
Nelj
W. J
Western railroads refuse liquor shipments to Iowa
Sioux City Journal notes that after August 5 western railroads and express lines will not accept beer or liquor shipments to Iowa except to private receivers under the liquor law. This action from the Western trunk Line association bans liquor orders for individuals in dry areas, forcing travel to wet towns or illicit trade where available.
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Sioux City Journal
Western Railroads
Express
Iowa
Hia
Western ‘Trunk Line Association
Jones County Road Survey Underway by County Engineer
The Jones county roads will begin a comprehensive survey. The engineer will align all routes and measure widths angles and turns. Quarter posts will be placed and records kept of adjacent lands owners houses and orchards. Contour data will be collected from road centers and edges.
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Anamosa Eureka
Jones County
The Man For The Job Kansas City Times
Mr Mudhall is not the kind of citizen to inspire confidence yet he is the man most likely chosen to do the work he claims to have been doing.
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Kansas City Times
Unpopular Publicity in Crime Coverage
A Washington Post note argues newspapers print excessive crime stories and that criminals prefer less publicity. No individuals named.
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Washington Post
Gov Sulzer clears week's breach of promise not charged
The New York Herald reports no breach of promise bigamy perjury arson or direct primaries alleged against Gov Sulzer for a full week though the political controversy continues.
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New York Herald
Sulzer
Omaha Bee Opinion on Lobbyists and Trusts
The colonel would discriminate between good lobbyists and bad lobbyists, just as between good and bad trusts.
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Omaha
Fifty Women Perish in Binghamton Factory Fire
A devastating blaze at the Binghamton Glothing Co in New York killed about fifty women and girls with one hundred twenty five workers inside. By Tuesday night twenty two bodies were recovered and thirty were hospitalized as many more escaped or remained unaccounted for in the tinder box like inferno.
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Delmar
Maquoketa
Anamoaga
Scott County
Dixon
Frank Gilmore
Pleasant Valley
Long Grove
Linn County
Joseph Binka
Mt. Vernon
Louis Jones
Palisades
Binghampton Glothing Co
Binghampton
New York
For Sale in 1913 Motor Cycles and Boats Bargains
Classified ad offers new motor cycles and motor boats at bargain prices with an easy monthly payment plan. Also bargains in used cycles. Write with stamp for reply to Lock Box 11 Trenton Michigan.
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Trenton
Michigan
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Johnson County
Oxford
Minois Central
Collector of Internal Revenue
Louis Murphy
Cascade
Iowa Northern Railroad
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Pioneer
Dyarsville
State Board of Education
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Ames
Dean FE. W. Stanton
W. Stauder
Manhbattan
Kangus
Kurt Schern
Germany
Cornell College
Cornell Summer School
Cornell
Man
Hicks & Ricklefa
South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
Monticello State Bank
L. G. Stuhler
Minnesota
St. Paul
R.M. Cecil
White Bear
Madison Township
C. W. Preston
Center Junctton
T. H. Canty
Milan
Ilinois
Perkins, Eclipse and Star Windmills
Leroy Clark
Notich
Bagley
School House
First Street
W.F. Bingham
S. C. Irvin
North 16Th St
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TL Monticello State Bank
H. M. Carpenter
Wm. Stuhler
I. S. Richardson
PO Becker
Lowell State Bank
Monticello and Vicinity
Lovell State Bank
Eclipse Lumber
East Side Yard
J. H. Henry
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