Insurgent Voices in Congress and Rural School Stand
The piece notes rising rural population and hog price pressures, calls for more producers and less dependence, and critiques eight hour laws. It highlights Congressman Smith as a leading figure for House speaker and discusses Byers challenge, Adam Pickett’s stance on rural school consolidation, and a Dubuque Telegraph-Herald take on the Cannon revolt.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
Adam Pickett
Des Moines
Ex-Vice President Fairbanks Honored on Return Home
Ex-Vice President Fairbanks was welcomed by his city after a year travel around the world. Neighbors gave him a cordial reception without party display, praising his sociable, dignified conduct on a journey that attracted no notoriety. Roosevelt defends big game hunting as science in Scribner's April issue.
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Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Scribner’s Magazine
Newspaper editor pressed into council candidacy
The Times editor was urged into running for town council but after a show of hands remains at large. The piece vents that newspaper men are paid with exposure after promoting others for office and rallying for the party.
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the Times
Voorhees Seeks Mayor Run Seen As Path to County Office
Jim Voorhees aims at a mayoral bid that could position him for county office this fall. Local Democrats prominent in the recent fight discuss which post he might pursue as events unfold.
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Jim Voorhees
Election notes and civic changes in Iowa towns
Mt. Vernon elected Rev E T Gruwell as mayor by 66 votes while Cedar Rapids chose Miles as mayor and Smith Stepanek Bennett and Keffer to council. Clinton backed a democratic ticket with James C Smith as mayor and seven of nine council members democrats. Other items report a new $8000 manual training building proposal in Marion, centennial death anniversary at Dubuque, a firing in Manchester, and local legal and social notes including the Elks and Eagles indictments in Marshalltown.
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E. T. Gruwell
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Miles
Smith
Stepanek
Bennett
Keffer
Marion School Board
Julian Dubuque
Dubuque
Clinton
James C. Smith
Felix Brancombe
Cass
Sabetha
Kansas
Elks and Eagles
Marshalltown
Holstein Breeders Association
Hopkinton
C. M. Evans
Rudolph Bohren
Monticello
Manchester
Don’t Speed Roadword From Cedar Rapids Gazette
A safety plea warns auto owners and buyers to avoid speeding as traffic increases. The piece urges drivers to take it easy and drive at moderate speeds to reduce fatal accidents. It reminds bicyclists, horse riders, and pedestrians share the streets and warns against “scorching” while recalling past pedestrian warnings.
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Oldfield
What Col Lafe Young Saw
Col Lafe Young, then in Washington, watched the end of Cannonism as a political issue. He noted Hubbard Haugen Pickett and Kendall in frequent Democratic consultation and felt embarrassed Iowa insurgents remained quiet during the flag demonstration after Speaker Cannon’s challenge.
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Lafe Young
Washington
Hubbard
Haugen
Pickett
Kendall
Iowa
Cannon
Joy in the Insurgent Ranks For Foas Victory
The Dubuque Times Journal reports insurgents celebrate Eugene N Foas the democratic candidate in the Fourteenth Massachusetts district advocating free trade with Canada. They predict a democratic victory in the fall and claim regular Republicans concede the point.
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Dubuque
All the world loves a lover in Omaha gossip
The Omaha Bee notes that Americans admire a man who supports his chosen wife as Young Knox is reported to be making good progress in his efforts.
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Omaha
Knox
Logical Results in Massachusetts and Republican Doubt
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes a Democratic landslide in Massachusetts Fourteenth district and questions Republican integrity. It argues education and tariff attacks harmed the party, predicting further losses if Republican unity fails and noting the Washington lower house shift to Democrats may not worsen the situation.
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Massachusetts
Cedar Rapids
Fourteenth
Iowa
Congress
Senate
Washington
Young John Benton Hurt In Wapsie Duck Hunt Accident
John Benton a 17 year old resident nine miles west of Anamosa was injured when his gun discharged while he was leaving a duck boat on the Wapsie River. The blast shattered his left shoulder, caused gangrene, and led to amputation of the arm after doctors treated him at home and at the sanitarium. He remains in critical condition.
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Anamosa
Eureka
John Benton
Wapsie
Fisher
Central City
Hejmian
Hejman
Death of William Mills Father of W J Mills Anamosa
William Mills aged about 84 or 85 died at his Yale home Sunday evening in his 85th year. A native of St Thomas Ontario he joined the 15th Michigan Infantry in 1865 at Detroit. He died on the 45th anniversary of the Bentonaville NC battle of which he last fought. Funeral at Hale M E Church conducted by Rev Kidder. Attending were W J Mills and wife with sons George Walter and Ray.
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Anamosa Hureka
William Mills
W. J. Mills
Anamosa
Yale
St. Thomas
Ontario
Detroit
15Th Michigan Infantry
Bentonaville
N. C
M. EB
Hale
Kidder
Olin
George
Cedar Rapids
Walter
Chicago
Ray
Great Age of Halley's Comet in Century Article
The piece notes Halley's Comet has been part of our system for over two millennia and likely far longer. It recalls the 1066 Norman conquest sighting when the head matched the full moon and the tail extended to a remarkable length.
Dodging Responsibility and Notable Deaths
The Sioux City Journal critiques Iowa insurgents avoiding legislative responsibility and notes the death of David G. Brewer associate justice of the U S Supreme Court at 73 from apoplexy, born Smyrna Asia Minor, serving on the court since 1890. A Chicago Evening Post item mentions a new insurgent cravat in Washington with liberty silk and an embroidered cannon.
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David G. Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Supreme Court
Chicago Evening Post
Washington
Roosevelt Involvement Stirs Egyptian Home Rule Sentiment
Col Roosevelt steered attention to Egyptian affairs and provoked native demand for home rule, signaling a bold, freehand approach in regional politics. His actions drew praise for leadership while raising tensions over governance, with no rival seen as able to match his impact.
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Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Insurgents Fail to Oust Speaker Amid Cannon Clash
The insurgents burst into the Cannon fight but fizzled before removing the Speaker, leaving the opposition flat and uncharged as the moment passed.
Byers Views Fight on Uncle Joe and Judge Smith
Mr. Byers complains about the fight on Uncle Joe and its effect of elevating Judge Walter I. Smith amid the controversy.
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Mr. Byers
Uncle Joe
Walter I. Smith
VHE Municipal Election Elects Voorhees as Mayor
In the VHE municipal election the Republicans swept all offices except mayor and treasurer. J A Voorhees, an independent, won the mayoral race over Democrat Henry Bohtken who securing the treasurer post. Councilmembers and other offices were decided by strong Republican majorities. The vote total reached 439 with Voorhees and Bateman leading in all wards, while Locher trailed the Democratic slate.
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J. A. Voorhees
Henry Bohlken
J. K. Bateman
Voorhees
Mr. Bateman
Bateman
Locher
Message of Gratitude from James A Voorhees
James A. Voorhees thanks friends from both parties for their support on election day. He notes no malice, promises to serve the people with duty and integrity, and acknowledges the debt owed to his constituents while recognizing his own limitations.
Nebraska man wins bubble reputation at Cannon's mouth
Mr. Norris of Nebraska reportedly achieves notable local renown at Cannon's mouth for an unspecified feat, making headlines in the New York Evening Post style.
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New York
Norris
Nebraska
District Court Proceedings Summary
The court reviewed several cases after the Levien Joslin damage matter. Hartwig case settled before trial. J P Herr adm va Green continuance granted. Boone v Park guardian jury trial begun. plaintiff seeks removal from guardianship. Several cases dismissed settled or approved including sales deeds to McGovern and Independent School District Monticello. Executors and guardians appointed or confirmed with bonds and allowances. Progressive reports approved for Thomas King and Elizabeth Vaughn trustees.
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Levien- Joslin
Carl Amend
Admr
August Hartwig
J. P. Herr
Felix Cavanaugh
Thomas McGovern
Platt Jennings
Independent School District
Monticello
August Startwig Sr
Anna Hartwig
Thomas Watters
Park Chamberlain
John ©. McCarthy
Ray W. Rogers
Guardian
Cyrus L. Holcomb
Billah E. Ketcham
Isabella HH. Streeper
Thomas King
Elizabeth Vaughn
The Cross Hardware Company incorporated at Monticello Iowa
Public notice announces the Monti cello Iowa based Monticello Mercantile Company name change to The Cross Hardware Company and its articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state. It details headquarters in Monticello Jones county with a $20000 capital stock, three directors, officers, and a 1929 termination, with limits on indebtedness and liability. Also mentions trial postponements for State of Iowa v Robert Candler and Mrs Peter Hagen due to illness and a note from New York Tribune about Champ Clark’s band.
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Monticello
Iowa
State of
Monticello Mercantile Company
Cross Hardware Company
Jones County
Frederick J. Cross
Nellie D. Cross
Albert M. Webster
A. M. Webster
See
Treas
Robert Candler
Peter Hagen
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B.L. Hoyt
Ki. ‘Be. Wicks
F. D. Slauson
Iwa
Iwao
Jd Locher
J. A. Voorhe
J. Bateman
Aecke
Lenny Bohlken
Hicks Letetas
Nallarge
Bel Hedtseds
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Fbiss
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J. Cross
Matthiessen
James A. Voorhees
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Champ Clark
Monticello State Bank
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Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
the Diamond Creamery Co
Monticello, Iowa
Minneapolis
Eclipse Lumber Co
H. M. Remury
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Attorneys AT Law
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W. A. Mirick
Olice
South Cedar St
Herrick, Cash & Rhinehart
Citizens' State Bank
Apamosa
W. E. Daly
Amber
A. M. Maurice
Lovell
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