Unwarranted liberties in press and film taint public discourse
The piece argues that sensational yellow journalism harms public perception and praises Jack Binns for winning a libel suit over Vitagraph for a film depicting him falsely. It notes a court ruling upholding exemplary damages and urges newspapers to reveal publishers and owners to enforce accountability.
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Jack Binns
Republic
Florida
Binns
Vitagraph Co. of America
New York Supplement
Supremes Court
Appellate Division
New York
Methodist Episcopal Leaders Meet in Minneapolis Session
The Methodist Episcopal church delegates gather in Minneapolis for their quadrennial gathering. Church leaders press reform of amusements but stress individual conscience guiding membership while maintaining zeal to spread the gospel amid a busy secular age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Troubled Leadership at Burlington Under Mocking Quotes
The passage attacks Champ Clart's success at Burlington blaming unruly supporters and inexperienced enthusiasts. It derides the president as unfit for leadership and compares the would be leaders to a callithumpian parade led by Missouri mules and Iowa jackasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clart
Burlington
Missouri
Iowa
Roosevelt letter shows self praise and bosses clash
The recent Roosevelt letter, praised by his managers, is seen as a precise indicator of his mindset. He wrote that only he could be nominated against the bosses, framing the note as a self congratulating declaration. The piece highlights his evident auto-aggrandizement and the influence of seven small governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publishes Prime 1912 Trade Edition
The Cedar Rapids Gazette prints a landmark special trade edition titled Cedar Rapids of 1912. The issue is praised for extensive work and discriminating quality, with local pride in Cedar Rapids papers. The Manchester Democrat notes party votes on Bryan and temperance affecting Democratic and Republican support.
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Cedar Rapids
Manchester
Bryan
Bryan Leads Nebraska Delegates at Baltimore Convention
Nebraska liquor interests aimed to bar Bryan at Baltimore but he outpaced all rivals on the delegate ticket. Roosevelt found a matching manager in Senator Dizon who can shout liar in three languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Col. Roosevelt
Senator Dizon
Omaha Promotes Its Own Jim Dahiman Style Identity
Omaha continues to market itself as a city with a distinct Jim Dahiman persona, emphasizing a local character and branding approach. The piece notes ongoing promotional efforts aimed at reinforcing this unique urban image.
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Omaha
Squealing as a Political Sideshow in the Sioux City Jannat
The piece lampoons a colonel who bleats about being hit below the belt after primaries. It recalls his “squeals” from Michigan Colorado and Kentucky campaigns and predicts a louder protest if defeated at the national convention.
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New York
Michigan
Detroit
Colorado
Kentucky
South
Tympanum
Extravagant Talk and Candidacy in 1904 Campaign
The Kansas City Journal quotes Champ Clark as having an infamous tongue, admired by supporters, while references to Roosevelt in primaries and the Omaha Bee noting Bryan speculation show a restless political climate with rumors signaling shifting winds ahead of elections.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Champ Clark
Houston Post
Roosevelt
Omaha Bee
Bryan
China Seeks 300 Million Loan Amid Broad Economic Shifts
The Chinese government proposes borrowing 300 million dollars as part of a broader effort to integrate with global markets. Analysts note emphasis on modernization and resilience as urban growth accelerates.
Multiple Iowa events and deaths reported in Maquoketa paper
Obits and notices include J W Nims first white child born in Maquoketa dying at age, Dr J Worley Belle Plaine veteran dying, Rev Henry Wyatt Farley pastor's sudden death, Rev Dr J I Crippen Mt Vernon longtime preacher and Civil War chaplain. Fire losses at Coggon Zwingle and Dubuque window escape, a Jones county train death, and a Milwaukee line suicide. Also encampment plans for 54th Iowa regiment and political campaigning in Dubuque for Lafe Young. King Frederick VIII of Denmark dies at 75 in Hamburg.
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J. Worley
Belle Plaine
54Th Regiment
I. N
St. Leavenworth
Kansas
Sparta
Wisconsin
Dubuque
Union
Chicago
Zwingle
Victoria
Waterloo
Chicago Great Western Ry. Co
Henry Austin
Wilbur-Norton
Henry Wyatt
Farley Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
117
N. S
Jones County
Martelle
B. H. Chamberlain
Cedar Rapids
Democracy Occupations in Detroit as Clark Vote Proliferates
The Detroit Free Press notes that opposing Champ Clark and voting for him have become central democratic activities, reflecting intense political engagement in the era. Clark faces mobilized support and opposition as citizens weigh leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Champ Clark
Democracy
New Pension Bill Outlines Civil War Pension Rates
Des Moines Capital notes detailed pension scales under the May 11 1912 act for Civil War veterans aged 62 to 75 with 90 days service plus separate rates for 65 70 and 75 plus a maximum 30 monthly for certain disabled veterans. Mexico war service receives 30 monthly. The piece honors veterans and cites national debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Mexico
Primary Republican Candidates in Delaware Co
A list of Republican primary contenders across Delaware County with offices sought including Treasurer Auditor Clerk of Courts Attorney Superintendent of Schools Sheriff Recorder Coroner and several supervisor positions. Names cover Manchester Hopkinton Earlville Dundee and Ryan with several 1914 1918 dated entries.
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Delaware Co
Republican
L. J. Bowman
Manchester
W. L. Carrothers
Ryan
Geo. A. Newman
Hopkinton
John Latimer
Douglass
Hartville
W. UH. Clute
Earlville
Robinson
L. A. Mead
O. S. Edmunds
W. J. Davis
Milo Township
M. P. van Auken
Guy D. Rible
Larsville
M. P. Hennessey
A. T. Wheeless
John A. May
W. Mevens
Dundee
W. FF. Croskey
Amos C. Smith
A. Kirkwood
R. E. Goss
Jonkinton
D. C. Oebler
S. IF. Crabb
Delhi
Z.gi. Goss
Chai
T Hickethier
William ¥. Zeuch
Flopkinton
Ben Tillman Plea for Return to Senate
Washington Post reports Hon. Ben Tillman pleads to be sent back to the Senate to die in the harness. He offers no promises and no date for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Ben Tillman
Senate
Tautological Politics in Pioneer Press Quote
The St. Paul Pioneer Press notes a ruling that claiming farmers and workingmen alike misstates the labor of farming, arguing the farmer embodies the workingman in political rhetoric.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Real Estate Transfers Across Iowa and Nearby Counties
A list of property deeds shows numerous transfers involving farms and lots across Oxford and Hale townships, Cedar and surrounding counties. Names include Sarah Walston, David A. Clay, Harriet Coughlan, Mary A. Coder, Amos A. Rogers, and others. Totals range from $80 to $11,620 with parcels in Ab A and Railroad Additions, Anamosa, and other locales.
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Sarah Walston
David A. Clay
Austin
Hale
Histead
Q. Moody
Harriet CG. Coughlan
Monticcllo
Ad. Thomas WM. White
Tod
OU. J. Stult
Arrawberry Hil
Anamosa
Roy
Rummel
Mary A. Coder
Aldand
Rome
Elale
Amos A. Rogers
Mmerson Caye
Oxford
Cadur County
Vieira OG. Newman
Wmearson
ADOVO
Grockwell
Amamosa
John Westphal
O. M. & St. PO Railway
Soly
Noly
Douli
L. Vrooman
Luand
Aero
A.C, Alden
C. M
St. P. Ry. Gov
See
Pov
Vince Pegurick
OG. M
St. BP. Ry. Co
Gee
Newall
Wifa
O. M
John Quirk
Oxford Two
George Osborne
Q. c. de
Thomas W. Hearey
Hugene Fagan
Ely
Ichland Twy
Change in Jones Co Telephone Co Ownership
Otto Wettstein owner of a controlling stake in the Jones County Telephone Co disposes of his stock in several systems. A deal transfers all interests in the McQuoketa Home Telephone Co and related lines to J P Rodgers Land Co of St Paul in exchange for 42000 acres of Florida land, with final transfer upon attorney review of land abstracts.
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Manquoketa
Monticallo
Anamosa
Wyoming
LaPorte City
Nebraska
J. P. Rodgers Land Company
St. Paul, Minn
Florida
Mar. Wettstein
Cascade Pioneer Incorporates Promotion Co in Cascade Iowa
Wednesday afternoon measures completed at Cascade State Bank form Farmers' and Merchants County Promotion Co. with $40,000 capital to advance railroad facilities. Incorporating officers are H.2. Debner president GU. D. Baldwin secretary. directors include WN. J. Gisenus A. W. Aitchison P. Jd. Conlin Robert Kean George Rogers and TW. J. Linn.
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Cascade Pioneer
Cascade State Bank
Honont
Farmers’ and Merchant
Uri-County Promotion Co
Cascade
Iowa
H. 2. Debner
GU. D. Baldwin
WN. J. Gisenius
A. W. Aitchison
P. Jd. Conlin
Robert Kean
George Rogers
TW. J. Linn
Master David Gearhart injured by barbed wire accident
Hoplinton reports Master David Gearhart injured May 1 while hanging May baskets. He collided with a barbed wire along the sidewalk, receiving a deep facial wound near the jugular vein. He was treated with adhesive plaster and is expected to recover. The incident highlights a local rule banning barbed wire along streets.
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Hoplinton
David Gearhart
Iowa Weather Crop Bulletin Reports Mixed Hay Prospects
The bulletin notes improvement in ingadows and pastures with heavy rainfall aiding hay yields, but cool week endings hinder growth. Apple trees show bloom deficiency while other fruits except peaches hold promise of good yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Prices Rise As Rangelands Vanish And Beef Grows Scarce
The Fremont Tribune notes that shrinking ranges and continued beef scarcity push prices upward, signaling tougher times for consumers and producers as supply tightens and demand persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
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Maquoketa
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South Garryowen
Nashua
Scott
Coggon
Turpin
F. M. Turpin
Julian
Knoxville
Atlanta
Macon
Georgia
Marylee Turpin
Majestic
Supreme Court
Iowa Bryan League
Associated Press Dispatch
Frederick, VIII
Denmark
Hamburg
Frederick
Copenhagen
Free Masons of
Democrat
Ben Williman
REAL
Change In Jones Co.“Telephone Co
Kew Railroad Promotion of
Phils Bank
Charis
Monticello State Bank
Lowell State Bank
GO. L. Lovee
C. Stirton
Paldam
Home Savings Bank Free
Avery
Cadet
New Rock Island
Sterling
C. T. X. Gang
Corn King
Kemp
McCormick
Osborne
Rock Island
Gearless
EL. Himebaugh
Seaton Grove
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