Cummins urged by The Register and Leader for Iowa delegates
The Register and Leader argues Iowa Taft delegates should consider Cummins for Chicago. It accuses him of past fighting with Republicans, warns against his bid for party harmony, and urges delegates to reject his entreaties as disintegration in GOP ranks. It also critiques recent court comments and warns about political influence and ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Cummins
Iowa
Taft
Chicago
Des Moines Journal
Cedar Rapids
Senator Cummins
Supreme Court
High Court
Campaign Cash and Class in the Presidential Race
The piece argues that a nationwide presidential preference primary favors the wealthy, noting candidates rely on rich backers or personal fortune. It cites Fatt Roosevelt Wilson Clark Wiley and others, contrasting funding needs, campaign reach, and social support in the Democratic field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatt
Roosevelt
Smithsonian Institute
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Wilson
Cbamp Clark
Charles Edward Russell A Socialist Candidate From Iowa
The vice presidential hopeful Charles Edward Russell hails from Iowa. His father led the Davenport Gazette. Russell, once a Republican then aligned with Hearst, has moved through muckraking journalism to the socialist ticket, with no clear path left unless Roosevelt acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Russell
Iowa
Davenport
Democracy
Hearst
Socialist Party
Col. Roosvelt
Ohio Primary Delegates Tilt Toward Roosevelt and Harmon
Ohio’s primary produced a sharp split with Republicans awarding most delegates to Col. Roosevelt amid radical talk and Democrats giving all delegates to Governor Harmon. The result labeled the GOP as pop and Democrats as reactionary in a polarized political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Col
Roosevelt
Kansas
Harmon
Bryan
Jones County Delegates Hear Old Campaign Shibboleth Reminder
In Burlington delegates the Jones county contingent recalls a presidential candidate linked to a rallying cry. The piece mocks academic symbols and party symbols, noting discomfort among democrats yet room for all on the mule drawn band wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Burlington
Wilson
Missouri
Murphy Drops Bid in Fourth District Contest
Democrat D. D. Murphy, who challenged Haugen, quits race after elections committee declines recount. Judge Wade, Murphy’s attorney, exhausted funds to pursue the contest, which is now dropped. Eleven Jones county delegates to the Burlington convention sided with Wilson amid the Clark exodus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Murphy
Haugen
Congress
Elections Committee of
House
Wade
Murphey
Jones County
Burlington
Wilson
Presidential campaign shifts to New Jersey
The presidential carnival moved to New Jersey this week. The Chicago Tribune notes a broad political platform built from statements Hon. Champ Clark might wish he had not uttered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Chicago Tribune
Champ Clark
Olin forms baseball team led by L W Field
Local notes report Olin forms a baseball squad with L W Field as manager. Several regional items span land sales, deaths, crops, colleges, court actions, and local events from Olin to Iowa City and Mt. Vernon.
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Olin
L. W. Field
Jerry Hartel
Roy Moreland
L. O. Talbot
Iowa City
Manchester High School
Percy H. Strickland
Manchester
Grace Railsbach
Vinton
Alan Robinson
R. R. Robinson
Florida
The
State University
Middle West
William Helmer
Mechanicsville
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Diamond House
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Ellsworth College
Iowa Falls
J. H. Carlton
Carlton
Waterloo
Richards
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
District Court of
Linn County
Gener Beeson
Beeson
Vernon
Jones County
Martelle
Walter White
Miss Snell
Boone
Jean Atkinson
Anamoga
Coe College
Grinnell
Morningside College
Sioux City
Wilson
Cos College
Stankard
J.P. Hern
J. A. Green
Jones District Court
J. A. Greene
Stone City
Plantiff
Palisades
Cedar River
Marie Brace
Academy
Joseph Lodge
Miss Brace
Lodge
Crawfordsville
Illinois
The Hughes Rumor Weighs On Stowe City Journal Opinion
The Stowe City Journal discusses the Hughes rumor that Justice Hughes might accept a Republican presidential nomination if Taft retires in his favor. The piece argues the idea is unlikely, noting Hughes values his life tenure and would not abandon the bench for a risky campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Stowe City Journal
Justice
Taft
Justice Hughes
Roosevelt
Dark horses still in play as Taft leads delegates
The article notes Taft holds about 520 delegates with independent estimates backing him, and states the fight continues toward the convention. It says dark horses are unlikely and compromise remains improbable as returns come in.
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Chicago
Taft
The Conventions Will Be Missed
The Burlington Hawkeye laments that if delegates to national conventions were chosen by primary, state conventions and social gatherings would vanish. It argues the primary system is dull and removes sociable events and reunion moments found at conventions, stating Burlington enjoys current festivities that would disappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Roosevelt
Napoleon
Burlington Hawkeye
Burlington
Jack
Taft Roots for Home State Victory Amid Roosevelt Clash
Courtesy Out of Politics notes the old fashioned candidate spirit as Taft seeks his home state triumph while Roosevelt battles for allies in Harmon's state. Bryan emerges as a potential candidate hammering Harmon in Harmon's state, with Taft having defeated Cummins in Iowa.
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Lincoln Journal
Taft
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Bryan
Harmon
Cummins
Iowa
Deliberate Falsification in Taft Lorimer Charge
Springfield Republican calls out a Taft position on Lorimer, arguing the colonel repeats a false claim that Lorimer was Taft's lieutenant. The piece contends Taft sought to remove Lorimer rather than issue him a commission, framing the charge as a direct misrepresentation.
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Springfield
Mass
Taft
Lorimer
Aft
Lormer
Senate
Clark Drops Joke Tone On Underwood Candidacy
The Chicago Record-Herald reports that Champ Clark, famed for humor, can no longer treat Mr. Underwood's candidacy as a joke reflecting growing seriousness of the political contest and intra party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Champ Clark
Mr. Underwood
Minority Acknowledges Election Waste Says British MP
A Detroit Free Press quote notes a British member of parliament criticizing the United States for wasting time on elections. The remark suggests most people have time to vote, except those too busy to go to the polls.
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Detroit Free Press
United States
Teddy Roosevelt Faces Off With Mexico War Focus
The Denver Times notes Roosevelt's public edge in the presidential race remains intact while wartime rhetoric with Mexico could divert attention, yet he emphasizes avoiding harm and preserves a safer stance than opponents.
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Denver Times
Mexico
Teddy
Democratic victory in Iowa Clark delegates sweep
The friends of Champ Clark won a decisive Iowa state convention, defeating Wilson supporters by about two to one. Delegates were instructed to vote for Clark at Baltimore, with eight at large leaders named. The convention approved Clark as the unit choice amid strong cheers for Bryan backers.
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Friends of
Champ Clark
Iowa
Baltimore
Qchamp Clark
Clark
Eanb
Hese
Claude KR
Porter
M. J. Healy
Lort Dogo
Wile
Jtis
Bryan
Champ Churk
Repgister and Leader
Hig
Fifth District
John Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Arthur White
Vinton
Jones County
Ohio Returns Favor Roosevelt In Wide Primary Lead
Early Ohio results show Roosevelt leading Taft by about 25 000 votes and holding a large share of delegates. Starman leads Wilson in delegates while Fatt leaders push to control the state convention on June 6. Taft claims 570 delegates. Attention shifts to New Jersey's upcoming primary.
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Ohio
Roosevelt
Taft
Starman
Wilson
New Jersey
District Court Proceedings Report Trial and Plea Outcomes
The petit jury reported for duty with 28 of 72 jurors seated. J J Locher, assignee, and Livingston saw a verdict for the plaintiff on a promissory note. Several cases follow: Joe Miasner guilty of assault and battery with $75 fine. Bam Wenger guilty with $26 fine. multiple divorce decrees at plaintiff costs. various trials to court. one decree of divorce with alimony. a case dismissed with costs. guardianship final reports approved. executors and administrators appointed. wills probated. real estate sale orders and bond adjustments.
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J. J. Locher
It. Livingston
State of Iowa
Joe Miasner
Bam Wenger
Costa
Charley C. Miller
Martha Mil Jer.rial
Carrie Newton
Joseph Newton
Dacres
Edith Culley
N. A. Culley
Ophelia Norton
Leonidas W. Norton
Carlin A. Stone
Marshall Hall
Joslin
MebLaughlin
G. W. Miller
M. J. Miller
William Wesemanlin
Oscar Bowker
J. J. Renney
Elmer
Grace Day
M. J. Donahue
Mary A. Wallace
Silvia J. Pegoreck
Frances L. Connery
William Lesley
J. Rovick
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