Boss Moore and the $75 Publicity Dispute
The piece accuses Boss Moore of unlawful drawing of $75 from the county treasury for a primary ballot publication. It argues The Express misstates facts while The Eureka and the attorney general support the county's position that the payment was improper. The Boss is urged to repay the overpayment to the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Moore
The
Express
Poss
Supreme Court
Attorney General’s Office
Eurdka
Eureka
Roosevelt's war talk spurs arms fears and Mexico instability
The piece argues Col Roosevelt uses war scare tactics to push arms spending and a stronger army, notes the likelihood of plans for war exist in peacetime, and warns that Lat in American leaders Villa and Carranza threaten Mexico's stability. It also urges US relief aid for Belgium and humane aid for refugees, condemning war's toll and urging welcome for emigrants.
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Carranza
Villa
Mexico
Mint Director George E. Roberts Resigns for New York Bank Role
George E. Roberts resigns as director of the mint to become assistant to a New York City bank president at ten thousand dollars a year. A former Fort Dodge newspaperman and Iowa state printer, he rose in prominence during the Bryan money debate and served under McKinley Roosevelt Taft and Wilson. His voluntary departure ends a long tenure as a noted financial writer and scholar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
New York City
United States
Europe
George E. Roberts
Mint
Mr. Roberts
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Bryan
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Mrs Medill McCormick Voices Dissatisfaction With Illinois Suffrage Leaders
The article notes Mrs Medill McCormick, a wealthy suffrage supporter, aired grievances over Grace Wilbur Trout’s election as president of the Illinois suffrage association. It criticizes public feuds among reformers and mentions Jane Addams losing esteem amid political infighting.
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Medill McCormick
Grace Wilbur Trout
Illinois Association
Jane Addams
Tragic Halloween Shooting Sparks Outcry in Harlan
A sixteen year old Floyd Hamblin is dead after Charles J. Hansen an impl ement dealer fired on a crowd of boys pranking his premises Hansen described as hot headed and of small judgment The event follows political and sporting mentions and local election results from Jones County Wisconsin and Milwaukee with broader notes on national figures and sports injuries
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Harlan
Floyd Hamblin
Charles J. Hansen
The Quail Season Opens and Rules for Quail Hunting
The hunting season begins last Sunday and runs from November 1 to December 15. During the quail season it is legal to take ruffed grouse pheasants and wild turkey. It is unlawful to shoot quail on public highways or from ambush or a motorboat. quail may be taken from an oar or paddle powered boat. No shooting is allowed between sunset and sunrise.
Topeka Capital: The Man Who Doesn't Amount to Much
A brief nonchalant local item notes a man who “doesn’t amount to much” is contrasted by his sign being out, reflecting small town humor and daily commerce observations in Topeka.
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Topeka
Neighborhood Thieves Escaped Jail and Local Tragedies
A report from Toledo notes two thieves jailed there escaped last Friday night. The piece lists local deaths and injuries including Dr G L Powers at Waterloo aged 90s and Carl Deitrich fatally injured in an auto accident south of Vinton. It covers a variety of Iowa events from Dubuque to Reinbeck with arrests and a large gun battle between robbers and a posse.
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Toledo
G. L. Powers
Belle Plaine
Waterloo
Carl Deitrich
Vinton
Thomas Brennan
Johnson County
George Strosber
Muscatine
Germany
James Swestering
Dubuque
Great Western Railway
John E. Stout
Cornell College
D. O. Heath & Co
J. F. Merry
Manchester
Grand Army of Iowa
Merry
21St Iowa Volunteer Regiment
J.J. Padden
Rock Island Road
Marion
Minnesota
George H. Betta
O. H. Benson
United States Department of Agriculture
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Greeley
Agnes B. Ferguson
Morningside College
Morningside
Miss Ferguson
D. Ferguson
Oxford Junction
Jones County
Myers
Reinbeck
Black
Grundy County
Shores
Wagner
Beam
Bismarck Prophecy Recounted in Late 19th Century
The Springfield Mass Republican quotes Bismarck as saying Germany must win a future war unless God commands the French. The French are reticent about who leads, and the piece notes Baedeker will face the task of updating guides amid a war.
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Springfield
Mass
Bismark
Germany
Republicans Celebrate Wide Gains In County Races
Election results show Republicans winning three of four supervisors plus key county offices including sheriff treasurer and coroner. Democrats retain clerk auditor county attorney and recorder with narrow margins. judges Ellison Smith and Moffit elected in district court.
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Jones County
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Clark
Dunne
Stevens
J. W. Good
S.C. Huber
Niles
Chapman
Sheean
Russell
Stutt
Anderson
Hines
Pearson
Johnston
Harper
Fisher
Reed
Hogan
Spohn
Boyer
Rhinehart
Gorman
Hazard
Maurice
Chamberlain
Guernsey
Bobren
Hale
Grafft
Noyes
Glenn
Thomson
Ellison
Smith
Linn
Col. Motht
Cedar
Cummins
Connolly
Clarke
Hamilton
Good
Congress
Mekota
Joslin
Treas
Byerly
Jetiries
Mills R
Orr
Rowen, R
Stabler
McPherson
Streeper
Moffet
O’brien
Bohren
Downing
Herren
Whitman Wins New York Governor Race by Wide Margin
District Attorney Charles B Whitman Republican captured New York governor position with about 110000 vote lead over incumbent Martin A Glynn Democrat. Senator race saw James W Wadsworth defeat Democrat James W Gerard by roughly 46000 votes.
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New York
Charles 8. Whitman
Martin A. Glynn
William Sulzer
Frederick M. Davenport
James W. Wadsworth
James W. Gerard
United States
Bainbridge Colby
Cannon Regains Seat in 18th District Race
Danville Illinois voters indicate Joseph G. Cannon has won a 20th term in Congress, defeating Frank O Hair who had unseated him two years prior by about 3 500 votes. Cannon is 78 years old.
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Danville
Ills
Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Frank
Tr. 'O’hair
Must Be Unanimous in Disarmament Talks
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat editors warn that disarmament remains a dream while any single power refuses to join the agreement. The piece argues unity is essential for effective arms reduction and world peace.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Election returns show mixed leads and party gains across states
Early returns place Cummins ahead by about 26,000 over Connolly in one race while Clarke leads Hamilton by 10,000 to 20,000. Democrats Steele and Scott contest the eleventh district, with Steele favored. Republicans win several districts, including Hull over McDonald in the second. Sweet leads Connolly in the third, signaling a strong Connolly defeat if he ran again. Supreme court outcome uncertain though Wenager leads in 26 counties. Sherman reelected in Illinois. Walsh re elected governor in Massachusetts. GOP gains in Ohio Minnesota South Dakota North Dakota and Pennsylvania and New Jersey Rhode Island GOP statewide wins noted.
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A. B. Cummins
Connolly
Clarke
Hamilton
T. J. Steele
George C. Scott
Steele
Harry Hull
McDonald
Sweet
Supreme Court
Justice Wenager
Salinger
Thomas
Prouty
South Dakota
North Dakota
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
Kansas
Capper
Murdock
Senate
New Jersey
Rhode Island
United States
Albert B. Cummins
Maurice Connell
George W. Clarke
John T. Hamilton
James W. Good
Joseph Mekota
J. J. Hale
J. H. J. Stutt
Joslin
J. Hines
Baas Coens Eeeese
Paty
Distri Cour
Jefferie Awe Serene
G. A. Fisher
Rene Teens
Sharifef W Mills
Joseph Orr Setern
Walter
Ronen
Earl Boyer
J. i
Guernsey
Penn
J. P. McPherson
Phe Reese
K. W. Streeper
John O’brien
Guo
R. Bohren
Tome
D. A. Downing
D. B. Herren
Les
Atos Geo. W. Johnson
Dirict Court
Milo P
Smith
Anne
Rederick O
Emison
D. Porter
John T. Moiltt
Republicans Make Gains in House Elections Across States
Election returns show Republicans winning seven New York seats, five in Illinois, four in New Jersey, three in Pennsylvania, and five in Connecticut with additional single-seat gains. Notable figures include Joseph G. Cannon and William B. McKinley returning to Congress, while Sullivan wins Illinois senate seat over Sherman. Clarke leads Iowa governor race. Cummins banks a 30,000 plurality. State tickets tilt Republican.
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Congress
New York
Illinois
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Joseph G. Cannon
William B. McKinley
Republican National Congressional Committee
George Edmund Rosa
Sullivan
Sherman
Robins
California
Roosevelt
Senate
Chicago
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Maurice Connolly
Casper Schenk
Schenk
Clarke
Hamilton
When evidences of a wreck appear on a highway
Citizens of Tremont observe that signs of a wreck found along a public road indicate an automobile passage. The note reflects on roadside clues and the quick inference of a vehicle's prior travel in the area.
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Tremont Tribune
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Albert
Belgium
Humanity
Billy Sunday
Des Moines
Layfield
Johns Hopkins University
Dudley Gothsup
McAllen
Texas
Louis Gardner
Republican County ‘Central Committee
C. B. Paul
Rose
Louie Gardner
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Emmanuel L. Phillipp
John C. Karel
Neighborhood News
Bismarck’s Prophecy
Baedeker
New York Evening Sun
Ellison, Smith
Moffit
the County Ticket
Cannon
Monticello State Bank
Lowell State Bank
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