Postmaster politics and temperance in early administration
The postmaster general requires Iowa posts to gain Judge Wade’s approval, signaling Wade’s power in patronage. The piece notes budget scrutiny of a railroad commissioner and shifts to the new administration’s water wagon stance on alcohol. It ends with Beecher’s dry Princeton quip and a question about White House refuge.
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Iowa
M. J. Wade
Express
Clark
Wilson
Wade
Cosmopolites
Henry Ward Beecher
Princeton
White House
Iowa office seekers fate set by Glark man arbiter
Editorials from sixteen years ago about Wilson are ignored in this early scramble. Hearst begins taunting with sarcasm and cartoons, as Bryan's supporters weigh his chances as cabinet head. Senate votes 31 to 15 to amend constitution for universal suffrage with Senator Sheean in the minority.
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Glark
Iowa
Wilson
Senate
House
Sheean
Wilson Shows Early Signs of Independence in Leadership
Wilson demonstrates early evidence of steering his own path, with peers and colleagues following suit as leadership styles diverge.
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Wilson
Anamosa Prison Population and Local Honors Noted
Neighborhood news reports 704 prisoners at the Anamosa reformatory. Judge and Mrs. W N Treichler of Tipton celebrate 30 years of marriage. Veterans and locals like Louis D Rosencrans and Mrs. Isaac Sweesy are noted for deaths. Miss Helen L Shaw in Rome appears at court of Queen Helena as other American ladies are presented.
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Anamosa Reformatory
W.N. Treichler
Tipton
Louis D. Rosencrans
Anamoga
Isaac Sweesy
Hopkinton
Sweesy
Jones County
Helen L. Shaw
Anamosa
Rome
Italy
Helena
Hats off to Taft in Louisville Courier Journal praise
Henry Watterson lauds William Howard Taft praising his steadfast duty amid a harsh political landscape. The piece commemorates Taft as an ex president facing perilous paths, condemning Theodore Roosevelt era divisions and declaring Taft’s integrity and resolve.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
William Howard Taft
Jordan
Jerusalem
Jericho
Ballinger
Roosevelt
Hell
Heaven
Nature
Not to Be Depended On Sioux City Journal
Testimony of the women of the underworld on how they got there should be accepted with caution as they may not tell the whole truth under oath. Evidence may show starvation wages in polite employment drove them to their fate and reduce direct responsibility.
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Sioux City Journal
Delinois Commission
Relief in Sight Promises End of Political Frenzy
New York Herald notes relief as Taft travels south to play golf and politics cools. The column recalls upcoming baseball season and the need to maintain automobiles, suggesting a lighter period ahead.
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New York Herald
Taft
Sporting News
The
Herald
Nat Goodwin Faces Divorce Law Opinion In Satire
In the Chicago Record Herald Nat Goodwin comments that divorce laws are underused, suggesting the only trouble is people do not take advantage of their benefits. He hints he is simply keeping pace with the average.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Nat Goodwin
Nat
Bryan’s long tenure as party boss kept his cabinet remark
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that Mr. Bryan would not mention a brief cabinet tenure by accident illustrating his heavy influence. He has led the party for years and maintains control, holding onto the old latchkey.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Suffrage Sways and Mexican Pledge Rise
The Omaha Bee notes American suffragists venturing real complaints about rough treatment while British suffragettes face harsher conditions in comparison. The Chicago Inter Ocean quotes Emilio Madero stating the Madero family will not live in Mexico again, with at least two of them gone.
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Omaha
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Madero
Mexico
Emilio Madero
Strain at Battleships Mirrors Pension Bill Debate
Commentary argues that strain at two battleships and swallowing an $180,000,000 pension bill does not reflect economy or consistency, criticizing fiscal choices and policy alignment.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Federal Appointment Draws Man With Ease This Season
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that a federal appointment process easily lands a suitable man this season, with no notable obstacles in the recruitment effort.
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St. Paul
Onward Kristian Soldier Song at Political Meeting
A political gathering featured the song Onward Kristian Soldier as attendees sang during remarks. The moment reflected the event's hopeful tone and crowd engagement.
Scrappy Fight Over Spoils Sets Stage for Quick Clash
In the period ahead, a heated contest over gains is imminent as factions brace for renewed confrontation. The struggle signals a sharp acceleration of activity within the dispute, with timing likely shaping outcomes in the near term.
Marriage Customs in China Told by a Traveler Observer
A lengthy account describes Chinese arranged marriages, betrothals for bride price, and the role of intermediaries, including horoscopes and wedding cards. It notes rites, food, and chairs for the bride, and compares Western and Chinese ceremonies with incidents at Nanking and Foochow.
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Riage
Cana
Galilee
Nanking
Prince Albert
Foochow
Sung
China
India
LAND BARGAINS IN WILD AND IMPROVED FARMS SOUTH DAKOTA
Classified notices advertise land bargains in wild and improved farms in South Dakota with agents and contact names J. A. Voorhees and Leroy Clark offering windmills repairs and pumps. Also dining room opening by A M Ebrishman adjacent to depot, plus an auction by Fritz Yossi at Hogan livery barn and sale of a Monticello area property and household goods auction by J W Doxsee executor with date details.
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South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
Fritz Yossi
Hogan Livery Barn
Wills
Monticello
Nancy J. Wills
J. W. Doxsee
For Sale House and 244 Acres of Land by Brown Couple
Bargain sale offers a nearly new seven room house with furnace toilet bath hot and cold water. 244 acres of land with cement sidewalks and floor, wood house and storage. Fruit includes apples cherries strawberries gooseberries currants raspberries plums. Possession April 1st if sold. Mr and Mrs C W Brown invite calls and visits.
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C. W. Brown
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Bers
Board of Raiilroad Commissioners
Legislative Committee
Washington
Thorne
Amundsey
South Pole
Scribner’s Magazine
Hearst
Neighborhood News
Tipton High School
Des Moines
Daniel Boone Heller
Cornell
Alfred Nickless
Lenox College
Mr. Taft
P. S. Slocum
F. Q. Brown
Middle Land
Canton
Suesday
Ian
Singapore
Slocum
L. G. Stabler
Hicks & Rickless
A. M. Maurice
W. M. Welch
J. M. Alloway
Hell Telephone
Gill Street
Mike McKeever
Boots Sisters
Miza. E. V. Monroe
Perkins, Eclipse and Star Windmills
Leroy Clark
A.M. Ebrishman
A. Davidson
Ames
Monticello State Bank
Dones
Delaware
Linn
Lonny Dee, Bille Ort
HH. M. Carpenter
I. S. Richardson
Forecker
TIMI
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
Voorhees Coal CO
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
H. C. Bohlken
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