Hoover calls La Follette plan a radical government takeover
Secretary Hoover in a nationwide radio speech branded Senator La Follette’s proposal to nationalize railroads and utilities as a drastic, untested venture that would overhaul U S political and economic principles. He warned of vast costs and argued the Republican path favors private ownership with regulation.
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Herbert Hoover
Washington
United States
la Follette
Hoover
Republican Party
Wisconsin
Commerce
Mr. Hoover
Russia
Kansas and Iowa Speak on Freak Statesmen in Politics
Kansas carries Peffer and Simpson as symbols while Iowa faces Brookhart amid memory of eccentric leaders. The passage contrasts regional reactions to controversial figures in state politics and the lasting impact on public memory.
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Kansas
Senator Peffer
Jerry Simpson
Iowa
Brookhart
La Follette’s Alliance With Socialists Judged Futile
The Tribune analyzes Senator La Follette’s farming and labor coalition with radicals and Gompers era labor groups. It argues the alliance is temporary, unlikely to endure, and that once normal agricultural conditions return, farmers and conservatives will abandon the socialist partnership, leaving a formed socialist party trajectory.
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Chicago: Tribune
la Follette
Mr. Gompers
Democratic Party
Senator la Follette
la Folette
Gompers
Wheeler
Brookhart
Iowa
Stone
Railway Brotherhoods
Labor
Vott
Tikal
Davis and Big Business in Western Campaign Talks
The article questions John W. Davis's ties to major firms and positions held before his nomination. It notes his resignation from Morgan & Co and directorships at Santa Fe, United States Rubber, and National Bank of Commerce, arguing these links challenge claims he opposes big business. It contrasts Davis with Calvin Coolidge as to representation of corporate interests.
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Mr. Davis
Glass House
Kansas City Star
Ind
Davis
Coolidge
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Santa Fe Railway
United States Rubber Company
National Bank of Commerce of
Vietins
House of Morgan
Calvin Coolidge
John
W. Davis
Bell Telephone Company
New York City
W. J. Bryan
Will Bryan Endorse Davis in Campaign Reverie
The piece predicts a dramatic switch as William Jennings Bryan appears to back Davis, once decried as aligned with money interests. It riffs on public irony, noting Bryan's brother may influence the stance and mocking the idea as laughter for the masses.
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Manchester
William Jennings Bryan
Davis
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wall Street
Bryan
William Jenning
W. J
Brookhartism Expensive Says Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal notes Iowa has spent about twenty thousand dollars on ads to counter Brookhart’s claim that Iowa was broke. It argues Brookhart’s statement damaged Iowa’s image and business, asserting farmers faced low prices but Iowa’s economy held up overall.
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Iowa
Brookhart
Middle West
Kendall Praised Governor of Iowa for Four Years of Service
Rock Rapids Review lauds Gov. Nate E. Kendall as a strong Iowa leader who has served four years with merit. The piece praises his restraint, dedication, and courage, noting his focus on state affairs over grandstanding and his solid record despite physical discomfort. It mentions plans for a world tour beginning after he leaves office at year’s start.
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Rock Rapids
Nate E. Kendall
Iowa
State House
Des Moines
Gov. Kendall
How Coolidge Sizes Up
A Kansas City Star report collects farmer and small town merchant opinions on Coolidge and Davis. Voters describe Coolidge as honest, economy minded and unpretentious, with courage and a good example for the nation’s youth. The piece notes public sentiment among nonpartisan locals and invites readers to verify with their own experience.
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Coolidge
Kansas City Star
Davis
White House
Barber on the fence cuts La Follette Wheeler talk short
In Davenport a barber, leaning toward the La Follette Wheeler ticket, left Wheeler’s Davenport speech unimpressed. He called Wheeler’s talk old hokum and said the third party offered nothing clear on improving conditions, expressing doubt about voting for La Follette.
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Davenport
la Follette-Wheeler
Senator Wheeler
la Follette
Wheeler
Daugherty
Odds Favor Coolidge in Election Bets
Wall Street betting odds show Coolidge favored at three to one with 1 to 3 percent against other candidates. Darnell & Co. places 19 000 to 4 000 that Davis will beat La Follette, plus 30 000 more on the same wager. The firm holds 30 000 predicting Coolidge’s re election at three to one.
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Wall Street
Coolidge
United News Dispatch
Thrift and Banking: Sioux City Schoolboys Bank Accounts
The Sioux City pre vocational school boys all hold bank accounts illustrating strong thrift and financial training. The piece notes a possible comparison with American school accounts abroad and comments on how this reflects the working classes’ financial stability and business education.
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Sioux City
United States
Poll from Iowa Magazine shows Coolidge leading in state
The Iowa Magazine poll places Coolidge ahead of La Follette and Davis with La Follette splitting Democratic support. Davis shows little enthusiasm among Iowa Democrats as votes count.
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Manchester Press
Iowa Magazine
Coolidge
Davis
la Follette
Iowa
Col Hote urges restraint on Dawen plan as campaign asset
The Kansas City Star reports Col Hote saying Republicans should not cite the Dawen plan’s success for campaigns. He questions whether Democrats would have used any failure as campaign material if the plan had failed.
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Kansas City Star
Hote
Iowa News Roundup Mixed Local Disputes and Accidents
Allee Ortel sues brother in law John Ortel for 5000 dollars alleging injuries from a milk pail and stool during early milking disputes. Iowa murder rate discussed with two men sentenced to death and an estimated 20 murders in two years. Mechanicsville paves Lincoln highway segment with 66 000 contract awarded to Percy Smith of Cedar Rapids at 2 45 per yard for reinforced concrete and 92 cents per foot for curb. Thomas Stapleton dies in Rome at 77 after attending a New York Democratic convention. Police seize 500 gallons mash seven gallons moonshine and a copper still in Dubuque with Rogers arrested for operating a still. Marshall Ireland dies in Cedar Rapids aged 72. funeral held in Cedar Rapids and burial in Clinton. Louis Gardner injured by a broken window in Anamosa en route to Des Moines for a Republican meeting. William Meyers and George Barker plead guilty in Jones county case, sentenced to reform school up to ten years. Accidental shotgun discharge injures a farmer’s son Leo Bergeman, held for assault with intent to murder after confession. Aero crash near Cedar Rapids injures Chris Benesheck and pilot Paul Shaw. Granite boulder titled by DAR marks underground railroad site in Cedar County with a commemorative inscription. Ceremony attended by local figures in Iowa and Tipton.
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Percy Smith
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Stapleton
Marengo
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American Bar Association
London
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Marshall J. Ireland
Charles E. Ireland
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Fannie Gripps
Hattie Leak
Demet
South Dakota
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R. Ireland
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J. R. Ireland
Clinton
Louis Gardner
Gardner
Des Moines
Republican Central Committee
William Meyers
George Barker
Linn County
Wyoming
Jones County
Jude ‘Clark
Bates
Reform School
Ernest Bergeman
Leo Bergeman
Tripoli
Bremer County
Paul B. Shaw
Shaw
William Maxon
Underground
John Brown
Ossawatomie
Harper's Ferry
Whit
Advertising Pays Iowa Newspapers Promote Ads
Davenport Democrat notes Iowa publishers spent $20 000 last winter to advertise the state in leading newspapers. They argue advertising pays not only advertisers but benefits the entire state and its people.
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Davenport
Iowa
Women and politics an issue for 1924 election
The Waterloo Tribune notes the 1924 election offers the first genuine test of women voters interest after 1920. It suggests the ballot arrived quickly and may have bewildered some women, but asserts there should be no excuse for lack of interest this year.
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Waterloo
Rip Van Winklean Return From California Reflections
Genevieve, longtime Monticello resident, recalls the town’s vanished landmarks and a childhood at the Monticello school grounds. The piece blends memories of fairs, trees, and local figures with reflections on change since moving to California and back, ending with a wry note on talkative neighbors.
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
Notice to all concerned that on September 29, 1924, a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Andrew Florin, deceased, was presented for probate in Jones County Iowa. The court fixed September term 1924 for final proof and probate to determine admission of the will, with interested parties required to appear and show cause. Dated September 11, 1924.
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C. A. Seckler
Caroline Schoenhut
Seckler and Schoenhut
Monticello
Iowa
State of Iowa
Ss. District Court
Jones County
Andrew Florin
A. D
G._REES
Jones Co
Notion of Appraisement in Wyrick Estate
In Jones county Iowa probate court notice of appraisers appointed to value undivided one half of Lots 2 and 22 in Monticelo at 10:00 am October 3 1924. Report to be filed October 4 1924. Heirs named include Martha Pool John Pool James Pool Robert Pool and others. Attorneys Doxsee & Doxsee listed.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Jones County
Nancy C. Wyrick
Martha Anne Pool
John B. Pool
James N. Pool
Robert Pool
Herman Pool
Mabel Herod
Ida Murray
William Pool
Laura Dye
Ora Himes
Kyle Pool
Lizzie Prosser
Roy Pool
Charles Pool
Stephen Pool
James P. Wyrick
Nancy C
Monticelo
Laws
37Th General Assembly of
L. W. Lovell
Cliff Main
J. J. Locher
Doxsee & Doxsee
Final Reports Filed for Jones County Estates
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. A final hearing is set for September 29 1924 before the district court with Anamosa Iowa as the location. Margaret Stadtmueller administratrix of Ferdinand Stadtmueller deceased is named in the listing.
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District Court
Jones County
Margaret Stedtmueller
Ferdinand Stadtmueller
Anamosa
Iowa
B. G. Rees
Jones Co
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