Tariff patchwork and shipping debates shape Iowa politics
The piece argues tariffs reflect regional interests harming national development and criticizes midwest lawmakers for neglecting merchant marine subsidies. It cites Panama Canal readiness, logistical weaknesses, and calls for broader national duties, including potential American bottom tariffs. It also profiles Lafe Young's political moves and the primary ballot's perceived failures and calls for a shorter ballot.
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Itia
London
Panama Canal
South America
Two Farmers Suggested For Supervisor by Local Voters
Two candidates named for the supervisor race Rudolph Bohren of Lovell township and S M Hosford of Castle Grove are praised as intelligent citizens and capable farmers. Bohren runs a leading Monticello creamery and owns a top Holstein herd while Hosford breeds Shorthorns and serves as Castle Grove Mutual Insurance secretary. Delegates are urged to canvass their merits and availability since neither seeks the office but could answer a citizen call.
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Lovell Township
S. M. Hosford
Castle Grove
Bohren
Monticello
Roosevelt and roosevelt–hippodrome showdown in Baltimore
Citizens anticipate a political clash in Baltimore as Roosevelt faces wary delegates while Chicago gears up for a countrywide rally. The republican hippodrome scene hints at a tense campaign, with Roosevelt unlikely to sway the weary delegation.
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Lion Hunter
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Col
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Democratic Boss Rule Faces Republican Convention Action
The piece recounts felt Democratic boss dictation harming candidates like Mr Cash and notes a surge of anti boss sentiment in the county. It lists local figures, a series of deaths, events, and nominations while signaling a Republican county convention to fill unopposed primary vacancies with candidates who received votes.
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Harriet Cunningham
Harold Norton
Carrie Wildey
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W. C. Ronén
N. G. W. Winner
Roscoe Lamb
T. E. Booth
S. M. Hosford
Rudolph Bohren
Clayton Hartman
Ed Foley
T. Ruhe
Roosevelt Blaster Fails to Lure Support on Taft Delegates
The national committee voted unanimously to recognize Indiana Taft delegates at large, despite Roosevelt loyalists pressing a fraud claim. None of the fourteen Roosevelt partisans on the committee supported him or backed his charge.
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Roosevelt
National Committee
Taft
Indiana
Kenyon Emerges as Iowa Political Leader in Broad Support
Senator Kenyon stands as a uniting figure in Iowa politics with cross faction appeal unlike Cummins allies. He may lead a new consensus by drawing support from all Republican factions and erasing Cummins and anti Cummins badges. Four contenders seek the Eleventh district congress seat in Hubbard vacancy: Geo S Scott Sioux City Judge Wm Hutchinson Aston L K Francis Spirit Lake and J A Sammis LeMars.
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Campaign managers praised for bluff and bulldozing styles
In Chicago rival campaign centers the row of charges shows managers chosen for bluffing and bulldozing traits. Lafe Young shifts abruptly from ambition to meek follower, a dramatic tabernacle style conversion and public display of surrender.
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Lafe Young
Oxford Mirror Opposes Primary as Expensive Luxury
The Oxford Mirror concludes the primary is a mighty expensive luxury and ought to be discarded.
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Oxford Mirror
Not Worth the Cost Senator Bathing Quip From Williams
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes a quip about spending six dollars to bathe a senator in luxurious senate baths. The remark suggests cleansing senators is futile given persistent sin despite cleansing efforts.
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John Sharp Williams
Senate
Senator Kenyon Clinches Iowa Primary Victory
The Iowa primary victory strengthens Senator Kenyon's bid for re election if the next state legislature remains Republican. He is praised as one of the fairest and ablest members of the insurgent group in the senate.
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Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
Expressions of Dislike Across People and Animals
A plainspoken guide notes dogs bare teeth and growl when they dislike someone while a boy may nose wriggle to signal dislike. A man who dislikes you may still offer drinks and pleasantries before leaving you and revealing his real intent.
Nameplay RNC Chair Row Sparks Capital Gaffe
A sharp barb targets the acting chairman of the Republican National Committee calling him Rose Water amid a tense political moment. The comment underscores heated opposition and partisan tone in New York political coverage.
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New York Evening Post
Republican National Committee
Rosewater
Victory Due to Personal Strength in Iowa Senate Race
In Iowa the nomination of Senator Kenyon drew an unprecedented majority near sixty five thousand. He won a non factional legislative election with a purity in politics slogan. Kenyon, initially Taft aligned, shifted to support the Iowa candidate while praising the Taft administration. His win credited to personal strength and a new progressive appeal.
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Taft
Senator Young
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Getting Back to England's Way
Oregon is shaped by reform talk as the Political Power league drafts an initiative to abolish the state senate and create a single chamber with the governor appointing key officers. The plan envisions a governor's cabinet including secretary of state attorney general superintendent of public instruction and labor commissioner with district attorneys and sheriffs appointed by the governor.
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Rhode Island Democratic Primary Results Questioned
About 6 000 Democrats voted in the Rhode Island preferential primary and Speaker Clark won another previous victory. In the last governor election 30 575 Democratic votes were cast. Five fifths of the state's Democrats did not express a preference between Clark and Wilson, shaping a dubious verdict of the popular primary.
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Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Press
A humorous column notes that perpetual motion is easy with scandal, argues men resist being convinced in arguments, and jokes about female travel gear and nerves before mountain trips. The tone mocks rationality and etiquette in playful, dated prose.
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Jones County Man Honored by Masons in Iowa Meeting
The grand lodge of Masons of Iowa at Burlington elected officers including William Hutchison grand master Alton Newton as senior grand warden K T Lamb Olin junior grand warden Ward W Cook Chariton and re elected Newton Ray Parvin Cedar Rapids as grand secretary for the tenth term The next meeting will be in Council Bluffs.
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Official Canvass Shows county primary votes by party and office
The county board of supervisors completed the official canvass of the primary votes with results for Republican and Democratic races. Figures list candidates for U S Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Attorney General Superintendent Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and various county officers, plus district electors and local supervisors.
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Roosevelt Supporters Lose Ground in Delegates Fight
The national committee began disposing of contested delegates with Taft leading 141 to Roosevelt's 1. Roosevelt boosters issue defiant manifestos while La Follette and Cumming set up headquarters seeking breaks if delegates refuse to back Taft or Roosevelt. Other dark horses are watched.
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Taft
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Slow changes in primary results favor Dunn in governor race
No changes recorded as belated primary returns confirm Dunn with a few thousand lead for governor. Chassell remains ahead of Dunn for secretary of state by under a thousand votes.
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Dunn
Chassell
Springfield Chronicle: Heat Wave Looms Over City
The Springfield Republican notes a scorching trend as Chicago endures what is described as the hottest week since the great fire. Weather observers warn of high temperatures and humidity affecting daily life.
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