Republican County Ticket Urged for Loyal Support
The piece urges full Republican support for the county ticket to back Roosevelt era principles and prevent Democratic gains. It praises Clerk of District Court Rameey, Auditor Mills, Recorder Derr, County Attorney Bauder, and Supervisor candidate Andrew McDonald, while noting local Democratic split and Republican campaign vigor led by Robert G. Cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Rameey
W. J. Mills
Board of Supervisors
Mills
C. W. B. Derr
Boies
Derr
A. G. Bauder
Bauder
Andrew McDonald
Dubuque Superintendent urges cigarette law enforcement
In Dubuque last Thursday, Superintendent Oldt urged strict enforcement of the cigarette sale ban. He noted widespread violations statewide with tobacco offered on cigarette papers and called for anti cigarette clubs in schools to resist sales to minors under sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Oldt
Journal cautions on editorial truth and veracity
The Anamosa Journal criticizes the Monri-CELLO Express for backing J. Cash for county attorney and questions the paper’s honesty. It warns a certificate of truth may be sought if the journal delays, accusing the publication of habitual prevarication and evasive veiling of facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monri- Cello Express
J. Cash
Anamosa Journal
Electoral bias and disenfranchisement in the solid South
The piece argues the South delivers the bulk of electoral votes via a small voter base while Black citizens are practically disfranchised by old constitutional limits or poll intimidation. It cites Georgia and Iowa districts with minuscule turnout, noting skewed representation and criticizing Democratic leaders for hypocrisy over representation abroad versus at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Livingston
Iowa
Cousins
Mason and Dixon
John Sharp Williams
House
Democratic party rifts threaten unlikely Roosevelt defeat
The piece notes discord within the Democratic camp as Hearst papers push Olney from the stump while Judge Parker faces criticism. It cites Sourceless insiders such as Belmonts and Taggart, and Standard Oil’s stance, arguing infighting would doom any victory and expose leadership incompetence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Olney
New York Herald
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Belmont Circle
New York
Bryan
Taggart
Democratic Party
Veteran reminiscence hints at unresolved postwar regrets
A veteran recalls companions unnamed after a final conflict, noting that Johnny Green and Cash along with others may come to regret their actions once the events are complete. The statement underscores lingering guilt and memory in the aftermath.
Britain and Russia on brink of war over fishing vessel attack
Tensions rise as Britain demands apology indemnity and punishment for the Russian commander after Russian warships destroyed English fishing boats. Dispatches say Russia may agree to only the first two demands. The admiral claims torpedo boats misidentified as Japanese craft and unaware of damage to trawlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Russia
Apathy Signals Republican Advantage As Election Nears
The piece argues that low enthusiasm reflects satisfaction with Roosevelt and opposition to an unknown candidate. It claims Democrats drove the aggressive campaign but failed to spark broad interest beyond local political circles, forecasting a Republican win if supporters vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Democratic Candidate Green Uses Papers for Quarry Ad
Hon John A Green funds a free district newspaper supplement to advertise his Stone City quarries. Green expects to recoup campaign costs through gratations advertising and the district voters will receive the promotional material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Green
Congress
Green
Democratic state chair inherits Major Carrs quiet imagination
Chairman Morrisey of the Democratic state central committee is described as inheriting Major Carrs cheerful imagination. A recent estimate from the new chair claims two Iowa congressmen for the Democrats, possibly four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrisey
Democratic State Central Committee
Major Carr
Iowa
Eastern Democrats Fight in Ninth Inning Standoff
The Des Moines Capital argues the eastern Democrats cannot win in the final half of the ninth. two outs and no baserunners remain, leaving no chance for a rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Campaign speech misattributes gold standard to Cleveland
The speaker claims Cleveland established the gold standard in a campaign address. The remark also notes Bryan is momentarily unavailable, suggesting an attempt to rub salt into a sore spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bryan
The Judicial Candidate
The New York Tribune criticizes Judge Parker for repeating a false claim about Philippines spending and for citing unverified observations. It questions his fairness and judicial methods, suggesting bias and a disregard for corroborating evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Parker
Esopus
Philippines
Lawson Attacks Standard Oil and Parker Plot Claims
Lilly Mee Lawson of Chicago asserts Standard Oil funds a nationwide push to elect Parker over Roosevelt, citing Henry H. Rogers and a plot involving Hay Hanna Root Hill and Bryan backing Parker as a Wall Street candidate. The piece labels Lawson reckless and urges caution about the credibility of his charges.
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Lilly Mee Lawson
Chicago
Geeiule
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Mapazine
Specultor
Standard Oil
Lawson
Henry H. Rogers
Rogers
Hay
Hanna
Elihu Root
Roosevelt
David B. Hill
W. F. Sheehan
McCarren
Judge Parker
Parker
William J. Bryan
Wall Street
Trusts
United States
T'Renziid
Democrats Poised as Roosevelt Expected to Win County
Mr Moore, chair of the Democratic county central committee, reports Republicans should stay vigilant as Democrats mobilize for next year. He urges turnout to protect the Republican majority and back Roosevelt, warning against overconfidence that could sap support and jeopardize future victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Anamosa Journal
Lawrence
Parker
Davis
Jones County
Democratic County Central Committee
Messrs
Parker and
Roosevelt
Moore
Express
D. Lawrence
Monticello
Annll -Hunt
Jonea County
The Free Trade Boy and the Sister’s Labor
In a gossipy nook from Trish World, Tam notes a boy who hires his sister to sew his shirts. The boy defends fair pay to Sally, insisting the two dollar bill stays with family and offers security. A contrasting free trade view calls the sister a tariff robber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish
Tam
Sally
Champion Quarries Boost for John A. Green in Fifth District
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Hon. John A. Green of Stone City distributes supplements in the Fifth district. He is praised as a good and generous man whose efforts, whether or not he is elected to Congress, bring strong advertising value to the Champion quarries and to Green himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Cousins
Congress
Mgr. Cousins
United States
Cousins
Trvam
Cedar Rapids
John A. Green
Stone City
Mr. Green
Governor Cummins Aims to Defeat Biennial Election Amendment
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Governor Cummins intends to defeat the biennial election amendment to return to private law practice next January. He says a man is happiest managing his own private affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Cummins
Hig
Bowder sues Hartman Curtis for eighteen thousand five hundred
George W Bowder files suit against Effie Hartman Curtis widow of W D Hartman of Waterloo claiming 18500 damages for breach of promise and eight thousand five hundred dollars for money expended before and during the suitor’s courtship The case comes as Curtis recently wed a Waverley businessman and was served at Waterloo Billy Shumaker a traveling man faces adultery charges in Manchester for living with Bessie Delosh at a Topeka Kansas farm wife and child in Omaha are said to be involved The fiftieth anniversary of Hopkinton Presbyterian church was celebrated with cornerstone laying by Rev J W Innes and Mary A Hardy present A large cave was found on N Sutton farm south of Canton noted as larger than Maquoketa caves
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George W. Bowder
Effie Hartman Curtis
W. D. Hartman
Waterloo
Waverley
Curtin
Billy Shumaker
Manchester
Bessie Delosh
Topeka
Kansas
Hopkinton
Shumaker
Omaha
Delash
Delaware County
Presbyterian Church Society of
J. W. Innes
Monticello
Mary A. Hardy
N. Sutton
Canton
Ateer
Maquoketa
Scott's Emulsion touted as flesh giver in era ad
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the great supplier of flesh and bone for the convalescent and sickly. It claims the product strengthens nerves and digestive organs and offers free samples, listing Scott & Bowne as the chemists in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shylock
Scott
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