Larrabee Remains a Pivotal Iowa Figure in State History
Ex-Governor Larrabee, aged 80, who shaped Iowa with sixteen years in the state senate and a drive to regulate railroad rates, is remembered as a loyal public servant and successful businessman. His legacy includes constitutional prohibition advocacy and a broad view of Iowa beyond Clermont. The piece also rails at Democratic tariff plans, Roosevelt’s strategy, and party unity in a turbulent era.
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Iowa
Larrabee
State Senate
Clermont
Oxford Mirror
Billy Bryan
Bulgaria Defies Great Powers in War Whip Trial
For years the Sultan of Turkey bullied Christians as Europe’s great powers hesitated to act. Bulgaria, poor in resources but rich in patrons, demonstrated that it is possible to whip the blustering aggressor. The great powers should cease insisting on a share of spoils.
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Turkey
Europe
Bulgaria
Army of patriots willing to serve in local post offices
The report describes many cities with a dozen men ready to sacrifice personal affairs for the privilege of handling mail. It notes these volunteers are already employed in competitive work or business and that Uncle Sam pays for distributing postal cards and sweeping out post offices.
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Hiatet
Uncle Sam
Family affair tugs at public nerves as Taddy pulls Son-in-law Nic down
A domestic incident involving Taddy and his son-in-law Nic drew limited public concern, suggesting the matter remained a private family issue despite the involvement of kin.
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Taddy
Nic
Taft Toast Rousers Praise For Next President
The article notes President Taft displayed gentlemanly manners at a banquet by proposing a toast to "the next president of the United States" and raising his glass as the audience stood. It highlights admiration for his gracious gesture and anticipation among supporters.
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Taft
The
United States
International Harvester to educate farmers with expert information
International Harvester Co plans a large expenditure to carry expert agricultural information to farmers. Professor Holden is secured to promote the scheme and a valuable advertising line will accompany the effort. A Chicago mail order house recently announced a similar plan but does not receive the expected free newspaper coverage.
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International Harvester Co
Professor Holden
Chicago
Des Moines Register Attacks Admitting Adams Influence
The Des Moines Register serves notice that the national committeeman Adams of Dubuque is not to be trusted by the Republican Party and that conservatives like him are blocked from party machinery. It criticizes the paper tied to the bull moose party for its extreme public opinion.
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Des Moines Register
Adams
Dubuque
Republican Party
Bull Moose
Des Moines
Brewers Hold Petition Until Legislature Acts
The brewers delay their petition awaiting legislative action to ease the road. Voters wonder which legislators yield to influence from powerful brewing associations and which oppose them.
Kansas Republicans Vote for Dem Ticket Amid Expediency
Some Kansas Republicans supported the Democratic ticket, focusing on expediency and satisfaction at the elimination of one Stubbs, a move framed as removing a political obstacle and shaping the outcome.
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Kansas
Stubbs
Dunn Likely Concludes His Position Is Over
Mr. Dunn appears to have reached the conclusion that his prospects are finished. The remark signals an end of prospects and raises questions about his next steps.
Taft’s Presidency Viewed Through New York World Lens
The New York World predicts Taft will be judged more kindly by history, noting his constitutional governance and achievements such as enforcing Sherman anti trust clauses, promoting arbitration and civil service reform, while faulting the Payne Aldrich tariff act and a veto misstep. It cautions against vilifying the man and argues the system bears the blame.
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New York World
Mr. Taft
Polla
Taft
Supreme Court
Marshall
Story
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Taft sidelined by others praise in political clash
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Chicago Tribune gloating over Taft's small electoral vote while highlighting praise for a rival who won nationwide primaries. It points to Taft's third place in his own states New York and Massachusetts, prompting reflection on regional loyalties and political reach.
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Cedar Rapids
Taft
New York
Massachusetts
Canada Expects Some Favors After Canadian Election
The Lethbridge Herald notes that among three candidates the winner favored lower tariffs and reciprocity with the United States. If he acts on his policy, duties on articles entering the U S may drop, aiding Canadian manufacturers and farmers.
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Canada
Lethbridge
Ala) Herald
United States
Wilson
Fall moving is a small Tur keys institution in Chicago
A curious note from the Chicago Record-Herald describes fall moving as a longstanding local institution in Turkey highlighting a quirky cultural practice and its ties to Chicago readers.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Turkey
The Orphaned Insurgents and a New Party Line
The piece argues insurgents lost influence after the election as control shifts to a unified majority. Insurgents must now align with regular Republicans or risk marginalization in both chambers. Republicans demand loyalty and a declared stance, reshaping intra party opposition and strategy.
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Senate
House
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Free trade versus tariff cuts split Democratic ranks
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports Bryan demands broad tariff reductions and free raw materials, while Chairman Underwood resists removing duties. Many Democrats from Underwood’s wing oppose both Bryan’s free trade push and his softer tariff cuts, signaling clash akin to Cleveland era trade battles.
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Bryan
Underwood
Popular
Congress
Cleveland
Wilson
House
Senate
Princeton
Lively Times in Washington Warns of Progressive Era
A Chicago Inter Ocean commentary predicts lively times in Washington as Progressivism drives many new and inexperienced legislators to push broad reforms. It notes the Democratic party governing with a 42 percent minority needing to satisfy a 58 percent majority, foreshadowing a flood of bills in the new Congress.
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Lively Times
Washington
Chicago Inter Ocean
Congress
Democratic Party
The Poorest of Poor Men editorial critique
Marshalltown Times- Republican laments a class of very poor men drawn to saloons. describes the cycle of poverty, ragged homes, and meals taken after drink. Calls out opponents as pharisees and sycophants while urging awareness of class tensions.
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Marshalltown Times- Republican
Worked Them Both Ways From The Vinton Single
The piece notes voters in rural and factory areas shifting support amid claims of unfair prices and profiteering. It suggests a skin game among farmers, railroad workers, and mill hands as they vote for Wilson or Roosevelt to influence prices and profits.
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Vinton
Chicago
Wilson
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan's Position in the Administration Debate
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues Mr. Bryan would refuse a cabinet seat, preferring outside influence as an observer and commentator. It notes his past electoral failures and claims he values freedom as a potent force in governing affairs.
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Bryan
Cedar Rapids
Chicago group forms league to curb blasphemous language
The Chicago Record-Herald notes a league formed to enforce laws against profane and obscene speech in public places. It argues current US travelers expose home ports to foreign-style vulgarity and urges sensible suppression of indecent language.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Europe
Progressives Celebrate Defeat in Tremont Temple
The Massachusetts progressives held a Saturday night celebration in Tremont Temple Boston praising what they call their progressive defeat. They argue that staying in the Republican party would have placed them in the governing machinery to push reforms. They followed Roosevelt and now focus on future battles rather than current gains.
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Chicago
Massachusetts
Tremont Temple
Boston
Republican Party
Mr. Roosevelt
Movement to seize Monticello as a public memorial
Mrs. Martin W. Littleton and supporters urge Congress to acquire Monticello, Jefferson’s home, now owned by Representative Jefferson M. Levy. Levy argues the estate is private property and not subject to eminent domain. A petition drive seeks 6,000,000 signatures as the debate promises a lively fight.
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New York Herald
Martin W. Littleton
Congress
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson M. Levy
Levy
What More Is Wanted Dr Woods Hutchinson on Beans
Dr Woods Hutchinson clashes with Dr Wiley over Boston baked beans calling them cheap and filling and arguing they make an ideal popular ration. He questions other claimed qualities while endorsing their practicality for everyday use.
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Louisville
Open Door Promise Sparks Faithful Cries in Omaha
The Omaha Bee reports on Woodrow Wilson’s pledge of an open door administration, while supporters demand continuous access and immediate entry with the door then tightly shut.
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Omaha
Bryan as Secretary of State Fitted for Presbyterian Synod
The Burlington Hawkeye notes a rumor that if William Jennings Bryan becomes secretary of state the new administration will be sufficiently Presbyterian to satisfy any synod. It implies a link between Bryan's influence and church affiliations shaping policy.
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Burlington
The Next Attorney General Choice in Wilson Cabinet
The article notes high public interest in Wilson's cabinet pick for attorney general. It discusses the circumstances shaping the choice and how this appointment may define the administration's legal direction.
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New York
Wilson
Personal triumph for Mr Flinn sparks pocketbook doubt
The Sioux City Journal frames the outcome in Pennsylvania as a personal win for Mr. Flinn, prompting questions about whether this victory translates into financial gain for him. The Burlington Gazette reports the exchange as a concern over the alleged benefit to his pocketbook.
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Burlington Gazette
Sioux City Journal
Pennsylvania
Lenox College Winter Course Offerings Highlighted
The Lenox College advertisement promotes a three month winter course starting after December 1. It touts Lenox as one of Iowa's oldest top colleges with distinguished faculty and recent fundraising success. It notes Agricultural and Domestic Science departments led by expert professors and urges local students to enroll.
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Lenox College
Lenox
Iowa State University
Reed
Oldline
Democratic Appreciation for Taft Sainted by Harper’s Weekly
A Harper’s Weekly Democratic tribute applauds William Howard Taft as faithful to country and conscience and poised to become the first citizen of America, praising his integrity and patriotism.
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Harper's Weekly
Dem
William Howard Taft
America
What He Will Not Do After March Fourth
Taft will not start a weekly paper or apply for a job on one after March 4. The Sioux City Journal offers a guess on the president’s post office plans and directions.
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The
Sioux City Journal
Taft
Roosevelt and Bust The War Over Roosevelt
William Allen White may now rewrite his famous editorial Roosevelt or Bust and title it Roosevelt and Bust reflecting a shift in stance. The piece signals a public stance on Roosevelt and the political scene with editorial influence from a prominent columnist.
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New York Evening Post
William Allen White
Cornerstone laid for two Catholic churches in Coggan
Local notes report the corner stone laying for two Catholic churches in Coggan last Sunday. Also listed: Faulks of Anamosa visiting England. deaths of William Ball of Delaware County and Harvey Snyder of Anamosa. ongoing electric service troubles in Magnoketa. various court and political developments. robberies in Coggan and Koyatone. postmaster race in Winton. Montezuma indictments over car giveaways. Pearl Lyman fined for breach of promise. Maquoketa to run two English papers. funeral of Ex-Governor Larrabee and state senate and house appointments. long obituary of A. Van Duzee.
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Percy Faulks
Anamosa
England
William Ball
Delaware
Delaware County
Magnoketa
Supreme Court
Waterloo
Wets
Dubuque
Montezuma
Maquoketa
Ecord
Delmar
Excelsior
Republican
Iwo
Larrabee
Luarrabee
George W. Clark
State
Senate
James A. Smith
Osage
H. J. Adams
Weat Union
Joseph Allen
Vocahontes
S. W. DeWolf
Reinbeck
J. F. Webber
Ottumwa
Stillman
House
Karl J. Johnson
Mitchell County
R& Moore
Linn County
W. P. Dawson
Cherokee County
George W. Koontz
Johnson County
J. M. Brockway
Louisa County
Frank O'Conner
Chickasaw County
W. P. Stipe
Page County
A.d. van Duzee
United States
van Duzee
New York
Sheffield & Scott
44Th
Iowa Infantry
Shiras, van Duzee & Henderson
Shiras
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Pearl Lyman
July Mounce
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Monticello State Bank
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Home Savings Bank
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