Iowa Delegation Weighs Patro nage and Tobin’s Term
The Iowa congressional delegation debates federal patronage with M J Tobin the Fifth District collector of internal revenue cited as a solid official deserving a full term. Editorials note Woodrow Wilson’s non candidacy claims and discuss Taft reciprocity and women’s college expansion amid Des Moines politics and Cummins Hull rivalries.
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Iowa
Fifth Congressional District
M. J. Tobin
Internal Revenue
Tobin
Mexico mutiny weakens self styled revolutionary chief
A self constituting president of a Mexican revolutionary government shows instability after a week of internal mutiny and cannot convincingly petition the United States for recognition of his regime.
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Revolutionary Government of
Mexico
United States
Diaz Defends Broad Duty in Presidential Suiting
Diaz argues that a republic must not assume only one citizen is fit for the presidency, urging a broader pool of capable leaders and stressing the value of diverse qualifications.
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Diaz
Anamosa reforms tax and local events dominate Iowa news
Anamosa raises its transient merchant tax to 820 per day. Iowa reports include the Grand Lodge of Iowa meet in Cedar Rapids, a Hopkinton woodmen chopping bee, and marriages in Ana m osa. Other items note court adjournments in Tipton, high school bonds in Belle Plaine, and local accidents and sports records at Iowa City.
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Anamosa
Stephens Brothers
Manchester
Tipton
Grand Lodge of
Iowa
A. F
A. M
Cedar Rapids
Order of Modern Woodmen
Hopkinton
Vera Shaffer
F. P. Shaffer
Richard ©. Carr
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Elizabeth Wendling
Decorah
Belle Plaine
Redpath
Aununoia
H.J. Green
Harry Green
Decorah Ruslie Opinion
W.F. Hall
Davenport
Hrainz Schmidt
Delhi
Rooie
John Keane
Carroll
Helena
Montana
O’connell
San Francisco
Pendergast
Philadelphia
Dubuque
R. G. Crawford
Washington
War Department
United States
Crawford
Gillilan
J. A. Green
Stone City
Anamosa Sanitarium
Viola
Iowa City
North Des Moines
Marion
Mitten
Schrader
Packer
Marshalltown
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical column notes harsh judgments on parenting mothers and public life. It critiques belief in self interest and risk in investments while condemning male entitlement and moral double standards. It highlights social hypocrisy in dating and funerals.
Prouty Shifts To Protection Stance In Office
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Congressman Prouty of the Seventh district now champions protection. It says he did not always speak this way, but in office he now supports shielding American industry and avoiding the alluring but unproven tree trade policy. The editorial urges more lawmakers to reject what it calls a mad error and focus on domestic welfare.
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Mechanicaville Fioneer-Preas
Loftus
Bill
Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Cummits
Hisey
Linn County
Woodrow Wilson
St. Louis
Woodrow
Republican
Congressman Prouty
Diversions of the Smart Highlight Rockefeller Family
The text notes John D. Rockefeller gaining another honor while his daughter Mrs. McCormick is photographed with her ankle in newspapers. It claims she popularized wearing spangles on the ankle and ends with a quip about trying miniature chimes.
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Cedar Rapids
Republican
John D. Rockefeller
McCormick
I. P. Stubbler
Dunham-Morelli
Wayne
Illinois
Dunham
Chicago
Oaklawn
Inlaw
Wirth Stewart Dunham
Father Gaifley
Barbara Dunham
Jane Dunham
John West
Charles Cameron West
Max Rutter
Halstead Freeman
Lebaron Turner
George B. Ward
Count Morelli
Italy
Average man with $50,000 finds no use for a Bible
A Washington Post piece notes that a man with fifty thousand dollars sees little value in owning a Bible. The remark underscores attitudes toward wealth and religion in the era.
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Washington Post
Glimpse of Classical Athens and Greek Freedom
The piece recalls 1823 Migsolonghi victory and Byron’s aid to Greek liberty. It notes the Parthenon damage in 1687, Athena statue wealth, and hyped contrasts between Greek ruin and American celebration. It mentions American appreciation, Metropolitan Church service, and observers shouting Americanos.
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Parthenon
Acropolis
Athena
Gary
Athens
Greece
Turkey
Paul
Athens Tour Explores Grecian Landmarks and Faithful Remnants
Damascus, April 20, 1911. P S Slocum reflects on Greece's ancient sites from the Parthenon to Salamis and the Temple of Aphrodite, noting modern burdens on a storied landscape. He recalls Paul’s Acts visit in Corinth and the enduring Christian sway amid Turkish remnants and changing times.
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P. S. Slocum
The
Holy Land
Athens
Greece
Parthenon
Aphara
Baedeker
Old Corinth
Paul
Piraeus
Aquila
Priscilla
Paris
Dionysius
Mars ‘Hil
Athena
Christ
District Court Civil Docket Highlights and Guardianships
District court proceedings show multiple civil cases settled or dismissed with costs paid. Final reports of temporary guardianship approved and discharged, with various estates and guardianships ordered for sale or loaning of funds, and wills admitted to probate. Intermixed items include a Wayne Illinois wedding note and quotes from newspapers.
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Schoonover Trust Co
Citizens Savings Bank of Olin
Fred Matthiessen
H. F. Witt
A. McGovern
John Heery
Randolph Carter
J. H. Ottsen
Anton Hilers
National Fence Supply Co
Calvin BR. Stone
Marshall Hall
M. W. Herrick
Guardian Ad Litem
Harry J. Lang
City Electric Heat, Light and Power Co
J. N. Ramsey
W. M. Welch & Co
Charles H. Hamiltn
Carrie Sullivan
W. C. Carter
D. Gearhart
Elisha H. Warren
Charles W. Collis
A. Cook
C. A. Leffingwell
Amanda L. Zinn
Coats
J. Brickley
Wm. WT. Edieson
Wm. Galdwell
George S. Brush
Nancy Corbett
James Quirk
Emerson I. Brown
John Alexander
Loyal M. Miller
Almira Richardson
Andrina Kiburz
George L. Lovell
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New York Press
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Harry ©. Johnson
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J. Gertrude Peporec
Adaling M. Soper
Thomas Watters
J. W. Ireland
Christian Ross
Wm. J. Paragher
Philip Kuhns
Herman Sandhouse
Chicago ‘Tribune
Sioux City Journal
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Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Cashier
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Cross Hardware Company
T. S. Lazell
Waltham
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Hamilton
Howard
South Bend
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Ethan
My Barn
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Morgan
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George Albery
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