Democratic rift widens as Hogan faces party leaders
The Anamosa Journal attacks Hogan amid county Democratic conflicts. Voters, led by Hogan supporters, anticipate a three way primary fight with Finnigan Hagan or Miller as possible nominees. Northrop gains party backing in Monticello for county treasurer as primary nears. Female suffrage and a gubernatorial contest loom in the shadows, while dairy rules clamp hotel milk quality with fines for substandard servings.
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Democratic Party
Hogan
Anamosa Journal
Democratic County Central Committee
A8 Iime
Finnigan
O. K
Boss Moore
Mr. Hagan
Miller
Meredith Shapes Democratic Support Despite Past Ideology
The piece argues Meredith, a Democratic governor candidate, gains favor from Town Democrats despite earlier Republican ties. It notes party recruits cross lines and that allegiance to Jefferson and Jackson suffices, with the president's favor sealing acceptance. It portrays voters accepting inconsistencies as normal.
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Meredith
Democratic Party
Accessiona
Democratic
Jefferson
Jackson
Chicago Papers Try to Sink Roosevelt in Presidential Bid
The Trib une and Herald, two Chicago newspapers, oppose Roosevelt’s aim to be a national candidate. They push sensational or local angles, facing pushback from state voters and a national audience that distrusts their framing.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Chicago
The
Tribune and Herald
James J. Hill Dies at 78 in St Paul
Railway magnate James J. Hill dies in St Paul at age 78. He rose from poverty to wealth through vision and practical leadership guiding western expansion. He built rail lines into the wilderness and attracted settlers who fueled the railroads' growth.
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James J. Hill
St. Paul
Walso
Hill
Primary candidate pictures draw mixed reactions in Springville
Linn county papers show many mayoral hopefuls with photos of varying clarity and print quality. The Springville Irishman quips that some images are rough and unflattering, urging voters to back any candidate who skipped printing a photo.
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Linn County
Springville
Hughes on Preparedness Addressed by Sioux City Judge
On January 31 1908 Justice Hughes spoke to the New York City Republican Club on peace defense and preparedness. He urged maintaining strong army and navy while pursuing friendship with nations and avoiding war. The piece notes potential shifts in views from tariff and trusts era to national defense policy.
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Hughes
Sioux City Journal
Justice Hughes
Republican Club
New York City
New York
Lenaues
Col. Roosevelt
Northrop Seeks Monticello Republican Treasurer Nomination
C J Northrop of Monticello, a popular city clerk with praised bookkeeping, seeks the county treasurer nomination. He earns endorsements from Monticello Republicans while noting the tenure of the current treasurer W K Pearson as lengthy.
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Charles J. Northrop
Monticello
Northrop
United Home
Olin
C.J. Northrop
W. K. Pearson
Transurer
Northrap
His Only Hope e by Bart
A meditation on the value of country newspapers as intimate records of everyday life. The piece argues that local papers knit community, reflect weddings, births, deaths, and upward mobility, and reveal the nation’s heart through small-town chronicles.
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William Allen White
May Harpers
Grover
Theodore
Woodrow
Country Club
Thin Vale
California Limited
Hughes Emerges as Major Public Figure in 1908 View
The Nation highlights Hughes as a prominent American public man whose 1908 political beliefs aligned with progressive ideas. It notes his vigor independence and initiative as governor and counsel, and cites the Oregon primary as a significant though not conclusive indicator of broad support.
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Hughes
America
Ogce
Hhis
Oregon
Borah
Washington
New York Times
Union
Fourth of July Speech Choice Questioned by Local Paper
Oxford Junction Mirror cites Jones County Times urging Davenport’s Henry Vollmer as Fourth of July speaker. The paper notes Vollmer’s past year of controversy and his attendance at a Chicago Peace Parley, arguing he should not be chosen for a national holiday address.
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Oxford Junction
Jones County ‘Times
Henry Vollmer
Davenport
Vollmer
Chicago
El Paso Citizens Call Mexicans Cowardly
Lafe Young notes in Des Moines that El Paso residents view Americans as weak with little respect for Mexicans. He cites local opinion that Mexican belief in American cowardice is widespread and stated without malice.
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Lafe Young
Des Moines
Ivery
el Paso
Wilson
Hi Paso
President enjoys debate over German reply
Aberdeen News notes the president favors argument and seizes the chance to argue the merits of German contentions even as essential U S points had been conceded.
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Aberdeen News
United States
Teutons
Bryan loyalty and shifts in political praise cited
A reader recalls Marion Repiater’s changing stance on William Jennings Bryan across three presidential campaigns. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes a former Bryan booster now denouncing him, contrasting past praise with current criticism about the 1896 1900 and 1908 races and linking wit to wealth.
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Marion Repiater
Wm. J. Bryan
William J. Bryan
Funston in Disguise Called for Capture of Villa
The Kansas City Star suggests it may finally be necessary to send General Funston in disguise to capture Villa, weighing the bold tactic amid the pursuit.
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Kansas City
Gen. Funston
Villa
Lealie Weekly Fashion Debate Sparks Parental Alarm
A New York World column questions Lealie’s adherence to fashion and morality, asking if her dress, jewels, and nightly behavior reflect ruin or pride. It probes whether such images tempt family reputation and urges readers to compare the daughter with her mother’s portrait for judgment. It also notes Henry Ford pushing Senator Alden Smith out of the trenches before Christmas.
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Lealie’'a
Ulage
New York
Henry Ford
William Alden Smith
Anamosa Area Briefs Roundup Local News and Deaths
Multiple Cedar County and Anamosa items report injuries and deaths, court and legal notes, church and education news, plus civic projects. Arlo Fairan injured near Towa City. farm losses cited. Bellevue riverfront park progresses. Local obituaries include Mrs. Amanda Wilson and Rev. Father Murray. Freemasons vow temple funding in Anamosa. cattle sale records at Anamosa. doctorates and fellowships awarded to Miss Mary Stanton.
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Arlo Fairan
Towa City
Akld
Farmars
Cadar County
Anamosa Fair
Forma
W. J. Bryan
Craerchantanqua
Ileia
Birty-aix
Robert le Henry
Town City Law School
Board of Education
John Deery
Dubuque
St. Joseph’s College
Mra
Amanda Wilson
Achoolsa
Cedar County
Cadar Kapida Hospital
Inai
M. 'A. Carpenter
Muskogee
Oklahoma
F'Red H. Hoffstadt
Indianapolis
Indiana
Davenport
W. B. Simmons
McPherson
Kansas
Summit Congregational Church
Dubuaque
Zickenfooss
Thomas J. Ayerson
Telegraph Herald
Dubuqua
Father Murray
Coggon
Port Dodge
Congress
Fib
Anamosa Journal
Meil Pest
Peet
Joseph Fort Newton
Cadar Rapids
London
Free Churches
Frank Battson
Drake University
Sattaon Lad
Des Moinca
Boata
Chit Battson
Dan J. Evers
Company B. I. O. G
Bittery B
Virginia
Ile
Lucas
Iowa National Guard
Freemasons of
Anamosa
Dick Rubly
Petersburg
Misa Mary“Stanton
W. Stanton
Iowa State College
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Miss Stanton
University of
Picnic Plan Scrapped For Woodrow Wilson Victory
Carroll Herald notes no Sunday school picnic to celebrate a Woodrow Wilson term bid, signaling political plans shift and continued campaign enthusiasm in the community.
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Carroll Herald
Woodrow Wilson
Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted by Dr Stubler
Dr L Stubler conducted eye examinations and fitted eyewear for patients, confirming successful vision correction.
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Dr. L
Stubler
The Eclipse Corner In Town Delivers Lumber News
The Eclipse Corner reflects on a return to town after a trip, noting Omaha housing trends with lumber framing and coal chutes, bell-ringing plans, and local boosters for Peerless fence. It mentions White Pine, shingles, and a fly nuisance, urging screen doors.
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Omaha
Bert
Aura
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