Cummins convention row sparks party fracture amid fears of double tickets
A heated Iowa political contention centers on Governor Cummins seeking a third term. The Des Moines Register and Leader backs his push, while opponents warn of dual state tickets and possible Democratic involvement. The Des Moines convention nears, with factions weighing threats to nominate Cummins or a third candidate, possibly Rathbun, while public sentiment and boy-focused rhetoric color the stakes.
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Rathbun
Iowa campaign ends with calls for finish in Cummins fight
An editorial in Sioux City Journal laments the pre convention mudslinging between Cummins and anti-Cummins factions in Iowa. It criticizes slander and graft tactics, notes injuries from recent events, and argues Republicans should restrain further fighting while acknowledging Cummins may have won. It ends urging a decisive finish.
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George D. Perkins
Cumming
anti-Cummins
Iowa
Cummins
Gore
On The Field of Glory review by a newspaper
A critical take on Henryk Sienkiewiczs On The Field of Glory translated by Jeremiah Curtin. The piece notes its departure from Quo Vadis and With Fire and Sword, praises adventure and duels, and quotes lines about fate, women, and war reflecting the novel set in Poland before the second siege of Vienna.
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Jeremiah Curtin
Poland
John Sobieski
Vienna
Father Voynovski
Zola Burial in Pantheon Sparks Debate
The article notes M. Zola fled to England to avoid imprisonment for his denounced government stance during Dreyfus, and that the Pantheon burial honor prompted criticism from Lourdes, Rome, and Paris. It suggests the gesture was a sentimental tribute tied to Dreyfus vindication and not fully supported by the church or Zola’s writings.
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Paris
Trusts Battle Roosevelt in Wordy Campaign
The trusts push against Roosevelt while preferring Bryan a man of words over Roosevelt a man of deeds.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Iowa Idea Fails In Salt Air At Oyster Bay
The Iowa Idea could not endure the salt water atmosphere of Oyster Bay and failed to perform as expected in that coastal setting.
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Iowa
Oyster Bay
Artificial ice manufacturing seen as easy money
The Los Angeles Times notes the appeal of making artificial ice with a simple method of freezing water in a ten quart pail and selling it for ten cents, implying a straightforward venture.
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Los Angeles Times
The Heart Two Chambers Sing Of Joy And Sorrow
A fragment from Goethe explores the heart's two chambers singing joy and sorrow. It contrasts present and future feelings as the heart responds to love past and unreturned, expressing the tension between what was and what never will be.
County Superintendent Clifford Paul Nominated for State House
The Wyoming Journal notes Clifford 8. Paul, Jones County county superintendent, visited town and receives favorable mentions from local groups as a potential representative candidate. It states Paul plans to study law and pursue practice after his term ends January 1st next, and he would bring studious habits and governmental insight to the legislature.
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Clifford
Paul
Debate over Democrat participation in Republican primaries
A. B. Funk argues Democrats voting for Republicans should gain a privilege to participate in Republican primaries. He says residency rules and voting for GOP candidates on special occasions do not entitle a Democrat to voice in Republican party management or councils.
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Cumming
McKinley
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Cummings
Sometimes too Much Hay Down
A Harper's Weekly excerpt notes Secretary Shaw uses a farmer metaphor about unfinished business in the Republican Party. It compares haying pace to policy, saying too much hay down signals neglect of timely action and caution in handling unfinished matters.
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Shaw
Editors Exchange Barbs Behind Headlines
In Maquoketa Sentinel commentary the writer laments rival Jones county papers engaging in wordy feuds. The piece argues editors should avoid public quarrel and focus on constructive reporting rather than personal abuse.
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Anamosa Eureka Challenge on Iowa Graft Claims
The Hopkinton Leader questions an Anamosa Eureka assertion that no pure whisky brandy or beer has been produced in Iowa for forty years. The editorial wonders if Booth speaks from judgment or uses a scattershot approach, while critiquing the governor’s graft remarks.
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Ottumwa Courier
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Bro. Booth
Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Press
A satirical piece notes Candy wins more girls than poetry and jokes about widowhood, marriage mishaps, and women's worries. It references a widow learning long accustomed truths and a woman leaving home to fret about children, with sharp social observations.
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New York Press
Candy
Pearson Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
W K Pearson of Anamosa declares his candidacy for county treasurer pending Republican county convention action on June 21 1906. He announces at Anamosa and frames the bid as party aligned.
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W. K. Pearson
Anamosa
Richardson Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Thos G Richardson declares his candidacy for county superintendent of schools subject to the action of the Republican county convention in Wyoming on June 4 1906.
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Yoming
Thos. G. Richardson
Candidate Announcement for County Recorder Seat
Statement by H G Halsey dated May 21 1906 announces candidacy for county recorder subject to Republican county convention. Individual identifies as survivor of party process and signals campaign intent.
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H. G. Halsey
Matthiessen Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Jones County
A. Matthiessen declares candidacy for sheriff of Jones County subject to the Republican county convention. He seeks party backing and outlines intent to run in the upcoming election.
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People’s Savings Bank of
Des Moines
Jones County
Jones County Supervisor Nomination Acknowledged
The date for the office of county supervisor of Jones county is set subject to the action of the Republican county convention. J. B. Brownell of Wyoming Iowa notes the date May 28.
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Brownell
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