I W W Anarchy Critiqued in Radical Labor Aims
The piece surveys the Industrial Workers of the World and its leaders Giovannitti Ettor and Haywood, describing IWW doctrine as force based and anti bourgeois. It contrasts IWW aims with Christianity and law, warning of its incendiary potential and class struggle creed.
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Industrial Workers of the World
Giovannitti
Lawrence
Ettor
Haywood
The
Independent
Hoe
Revolutionary Labor Movement
Labor’s excommunication and tax talk mix in Iowa bulletin
A Iowa column surveys labor faiths warning of waterlogged bonds and inelastic credit. It notes New York politics and the 5 000 signature requirement for supreme court candidates. It also covers tax alerts, Huerta warnings, Nugent’s decline, and Jack London’s “The Abysmal Brute.”
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Supreme Judge
Supreme Court
Jack London
Ida Tarbell Soars Again in Airplane Ride
Ida Tarbell has ridden in an airplane before and recently took to the skies again, continuing her habit of flying above the ground.
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Ida Tarbell
Cedar Rapids Plots to Subscribe for Interurban Stock
Cedar Rapids residents subscribed for 200000 dollars worth of preferred stock in the Cass interurban electric railway. The plan calls for extending the Cedar Rapids line from Waterloo during the coming year.
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Cedar Rapids
Cass Interurban Electric Railway
Waterloo
La Follette Says Trusts Won't Bow to Talk
Senator La Follette says trusts cannot be suppressed by speech or persuasion based on his long battle against corporate power. He argues public pressure and reform efforts are needed to curb corporate influence.
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Topeka State Journal
la Follette
Multiple Iowa notices and court losses mark fall season
Obituaries note Nancy Wood of De Witt at 98 and Brad Hopkins of Dubuque dies at Forest City aged 47. Clergy shifts include Rev Whistler to Sheffield and Rev B A Schlaman to Anamosa. Farm sales and highway plans move through Mechanicsville Clar ence Gedary Rapids area. Trial verdicts involve George Lilly at Cedar Rapids for arm loss and Morrison bank wins $40,000 against W R Jameson. Football scores from Iowa colleges listed with Clinton Cedar Rapids and Des Moines results.
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Nancy Wood
de Witt
J. A. White
Olin
Los Angeles
California
Rev. Whistler
Anamosa
Congregation of the Baptist Church
Sheffield
G. CO. Slatter
Mechanicsville
Brad Hopkins
Wales Hotel
Dubuque
Forest City
Clarence
George Lilly
Montrose Hotel Co
Gedar Rapids
B. A. Schlaman
University of Chicago
Battineau
North Dakota
Baptist Church
Iowa
Draka
Washington
Nebraska
Ames
Doe
Grinnell
Morningside
Simpson
Cornell
Des Moines
Henry Kersey
Monticello
Dubuque District
Lamont
R. V. Porter
Manchester
East Waterloo
Waverly
Iowa City
Marshalltown
N.B. Lathrop
John Shedek
Oxford Junction
Mr. Lathrop
G. W. Lathrop
Stredek
Dubuque County
Cascade
Henry Banghart
Marengo
Masses shift to Democrats in 1912 election results
The returns show a sweeping Democratic victory across states including Massachusetts where David J. Walsh won the governorship and ticket, Virginia reelects Governor Henry St. George Tucker, New York fusion tops Tammany with Mitchel winning New York City, New Jersey backs Wilson administration slate, Maryland selects a Democratic senator, and many Illinois towns go dry aided by votes from women.
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Massachusetts
Virginia
Tammany
New York City
New York Assembly
New Jersey
Wilson
James J. Fielder
Maryland
David J. Walsh
Augustus P. Gardner
Charles S. Bird
Eugene N. Fass
Henry (. Stuart
Bull Moosers
Mitchel
New York
Illinois
Politeness in Daily Life Cited by Philadelphia Ledger
The Philadelphia Ledger uses a Des Moines anecdote about a rude sale approach to argue courtesy matters in all relations. It notes a rise in crude temperament and hurried speech, cites the fading art of letter writing, and asks how to curb this shift toward indifference to rude behavior.
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Gehenna
Des Moines Register and Leader
New York
The
Philadelphia Ledger
President Wilson and the Mexican and Philippine crises
Des Moines Capital argues President Wilson opposes elite rule in Mexico and aids Philippine outlaws, claiming Mexico suffers fraud and Philippine independence would trigger insurrection and bloodshed within a year. The piece contrasts responsibility for lawlessness in both regions and questions his leadership.
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Des Moines
Wilson
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Philippine
Preacher Uses the Want Column in Whitestone Church Ad
The Rev. Frank H. Ebright of Whitestone L I M E uses an advertisement in the Whitestone Herald to liken church outreach to advertising. Readable lines list Stolen Lost Strayed Mislaid and a call for young people to join, framing church activity as everyday commerce.
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Frank H. Ebright
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Whitestone
L. I
Whitestone Herald
Husk Lane
Whitestone M. E
The Busch Funeral Seen as Barbaric Luxury
The Busch heirs are described earning up to $1,000 daily from breweries and a vast company payroll. The obituary notes Adolphus Busch’s death triggered a large procession with many cars, and critics say the funeral glamour contrasts with harsh charity realities. The piece mocks the era’s excess and questions the display amid mourning.
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Quedar
Busch
Adolphus Busch
Bryan Criticism Echoes in Mexican Situation Dispute
A Philadelphia North American remark questions critics who blame Mr. Bryan for the Mexican crisis, implying his chautauqua efforts drew sharp scrutiny and debating his stance amid foreign policy tensions.
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Philadelphia
Mr. Bryan
Monticello Council Adopts depository and sewer rules
Monticello council meets in regular session with all members present. Reports show city funds totaling 10 988 27 with receipts from county taxes 4672 29 in October and water six month collection 1897 80. The body approves depository for 20 000 funds at Monticello State Bank and enforces Ordinance 289 governing sewer operations.
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Monticello
Ardusor
Schneider
Ferring
Rockstad
Hicks
Bohlken
Lee
Weighmaster
Kellum
Northrop
Lovell
Iowa
A Olmstead
Miner
Ricklefs & McNeill
Fred Kellum
HS Lee
J Northrop
A Meyer
Gerry Hkiler
Extra Polica
Frank Starry
Extra Pol
Antone Wiler
Him Hubbard
Hose Co Nol
Free Roilhouse
Nol
Fire & Rouilhouse
Chris Dinklage
L Tiede
Lovell State Bank
A R Doxsee
Monticello State Bank
Ayes
Arduser
Nayes
Monticello State Book
H. O. Bohlken
Avyes— Arduser
Imp
Ayea
Rodtsstad
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Church of
Investment Bankers’ Association
James J. Hill
Congress
Sulzer
Assembly
Huerta
Jerusalem
Father Nugent
Carroll Herald
Judge Stevens
Bull Moose
Cummins
Neighborhood News
Houston
Texas
John T. Adams
B. F. Blockinger
First National Bank
Eugene Coon
Lambert Cave
J.M. Gibson
Blackbank County
Delaware County
Grundy County
Dana Roberts
Reinbeck
J. N. Meyers
Morrison Bank
W. R. Jameson
B.A. Boggs
Central Iowa Granite Company
Boggs
Preacher
THI Monticello State Bank
Petit
H. M. Carpenter
Wm. Stahler
Richardson
Cashier
FF. Becker
the Bank
SJ Personal Service
Eclipse Lumber Co
East Side Yard
J. H. Henry
Mer
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