Recall and reform fears sweep across political divide
The piece condemns recall and initiative moves as destabilizing to U.S. government and judiciary. It cites Representative Underwood opposing radical planks, Archbishop Ireland denouncing the social gospel, and warning against direct democracy undermining constitutional stability. It notes Iowa lawmakers facing primary opposition, Taft supporters, and California’s backlash including dynamite threats to the president and insurance scrutiny by State Auditor Bleakley.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Army of the Tennessee
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Supreme Justice
America
Secretary Wilson Addresses International Brewers Meeting
Secretary Wilson spoke at the International Brewers Association gathering yesterday. He said the government seeks to regulate all industries in interstate and international commerce and to enforce pure food laws. He defended his critics as well-meaning but urged continuing with his policy, noting many critics are church people and that their views differ from his.
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Wilson
International Brewer’s Association
Leech Enters Chicago Insurgent Conference
R. E. Leech of Iowa, a Third district man, announced in Chicago last Monday his aim to influence Congress by voice and vote. He claimed Iowa would back La Follette or push Iowa Democrats, suggesting his run is more about personal gain than genuine reform.
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R. E. Leech
Congress
Iowa
Chicago
la Follette
Leech
Campaign for a new court house in Anamosa
The Anamosa Eureka endorses building a new county court house but says progress hinges on paying for the county home. After the county seat location was fixed by the legislature, supporters note court house space is tight and courtroom discomforts were ignored.
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Anamosa Eureka
Anamosa
Democrat Hopes for Democratic President in 1900
The Davenport Democrat says a Democratic president would be likely if no major blunders occur. It warns that nominating Col. Bryan would be a serious misstep and harm the party's prospects.
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Davenport
Col
Bryan
Taft Iowa speeches spar over Cummins reference debate
The Des Moines Register and Leader chides the president for not naming Senator Cummins in Iowa talks. It likens Taft to a patronizer after Cummins insult at the last Republican state convention and recalls a tense Des Moines caucus involving Lafe Young.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Cummins
Iowa
Taft
Register and Leader
Temperance forces vow firm stand against new petitions
The American Issue reports that a small group of businessmen and saloon sympathizers seek a new petition drive. Temperance advocates in Anamosa, with help from the Iowa Anti-Saloon League, promise a strenuous fight to oppose it.
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Anti-Saloon League of
Iowa
Anamosa
Democratic Papers Divided Over State Delegation Bias
The speaker notes that influential Democratic papers in the state oppose the party’s primary process and oppose the state delegation's instruction. Instead many papers urge the delegation to receive carte blanche at the convention, signaling a split in how to handle the nomination effort.
Uplift Venture Fails to Save Hampton's Magazine
The note indicates the uplift business did not rescue Hampton's magazine from bankruptcy and laments that genuine reformers are not valued in ways that boost financial outcomes.
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Hampton’s Magazine
Senator Cummins Leaves North for Health
Senator Cummins went south for his health a few days before a gathering of urban reformers in Chicago.
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Cummins
Chicago
Des Moines Mayor Ships Potatoes to Halt Price Spike
Des Moines dealers set potato prices high prompting the mayor to ship in a carload and sell at 65 cents per bushel to ease the shortage and curb costs for residents.
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Des Moines
Wilson challenges hymn The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
Prof Wilson of New Jersey sparked a national debate by calling the hymn senseless and meaningless. Jessie B Pounds of Hiram College, the living author, says she described the indescribable heavens of the Christian church. The hymn has surged in popularity again as critics face backlash.
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Cedar Rapids
Wilson
New Jersey
Beautiful
Isle of
Jessie B. Pounds
Hiram College
Consistency Not Material in Iowa Primary History
The Sioux City Journal notes that an unofficial presidential preference primary existed in many Iowa counties before the statewide primary law. Proponents argued a legal state regulated primary with binding legal force was necessary to avoid hollow mockery.
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Sioux City Journal
Iowa
World Trip Update and Iowa Local Notices
Miss Helen L. Shaw of Anamosa tours the world and is now in India while A P Moats becomes nation agent at Scotch Grove. The Iowa scene lists a death in Clay Township, parole board rest, Para chapter meeting in Dubuque, a 120 acre farm sale near Holy Cross, and multiple court and crime notes.
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Anamosa
India
A. P. Moats
Edward Obler
Scotch Grove
Delhi
Wm. Keating
Clay Township
State Board of Parole
Fort Madison
Grand Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Dubuque
Senator Stephenson’s High Stakes Senate Bid
The report notes Senator Stephenson pursuing a high money run for a seat, highlighting his aggressive fundraising and campaign strategy as plan details emerge.
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Omaha World-Herald
Stephenson
The Premature Primary, From the Waterloo Courier
The piece voices concern over a proposed party primary with standpatters and Taft critics urging action. It argues the average voter has no emergency for a primary and condemns the move as a politician driven, half cocked effort lacking legal authorization and broad support.
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Waterloo
America
Taft tariff reform gains public support across parties
The piece argues a bipartisan public backing for Taft’s tariff overhaul as the first substantial effort in twenty years to base tariffs on open, scientifically adjusted principles. It claims Congress largely opposes this change, but the voters will compel concession and support for the new method.
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Taft
The Tillers of the Soil in Modern Times
The piece contrasts old farm life with today’s era of gasoline and automobiles. It notes farmers now borrow funds, purchase newer cars like Kokomobiles, and replace hired hands with drivers, reflecting a shift in rural prosperity and technology.
Oddities of the Great from the Chicago Evening Post
The article lists famous historical figures and their refusals or refusals to adapt to modern conveniences. Each entry notes a notable person such as Charlemagne Julius Caesar Marcus Aurelius Alexander the Great Nero Columbus George III Henry of Navarre and Queen Elizabeth resisting contemporary items.
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Chicago Evening Post
Charlemagne
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Marcus Aurelius
Alexander the Great
Nero
Christopher Columbus
George III
Henry of Navarre
Queen Elizabeth
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
This fragment presents social observations on wealth and romance. It lampoons bachelor pursuit of money as a path to titles and status. It argues heroism for men lies in not belonging to women and mocks excessive modesty.
Iowa university president mocks Hawkeye humor and gab
The newly inaugurated president of an Iowa university claimed Iowa lacks humor and the gift of gab. Critics say his view misreads the state and suggest he consults the Congressional Record for a fuller picture.
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St Paul
Not So Bad as That Epigrams by Karin Michaelis
Epigrams from The Dangerous Age translated into twelve languages discuss women, society, and gender. They critique equality debates and reveal a wry, satirical view of women’s inner lives and social masks.
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Karin Michaelis
Earth
Space
Justice Laughs Over Fine For Two Goldfish
An Iowa justice of the peace handled a case where a defendant named Ittuz pleaded guilty to catching two fish. The total fine and costs came to 24 dollars and 60 cents. An Irish acquaintance asked for the money and heard, Are they gold fish?
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Justice of the Peace
Iowa
Itutz
Ruiz
McGhen
McGlien
Rutz
Further Proof Unnecessary in Arctic Inquiry
The iron box with proofs Dr. Cook claimed to have left at Etah is found and proves nothing of scientific value. The lie is buried and no further coffin nail is needed in this sensational episode.
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St. Louis
Italy’s Navy Seen Guarding Peace as Threats Arise
The Chicago Record Herald notes Italy maintains a formidable navy not only for defense but to deter conflicts, signaling readiness amid rising tensions in the region.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Italy
Why shouldn’t the chauffeur of a steam roller be qualified to run a mere airship
A Washington Post item questions whether a steam roller chauffeur can be trusted to operate an airship, implying skepticism about cross training and expertise for new transportation technologies.
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Washington Post
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