Express endorses Republican county ticket with strong endorsements
The Express urges voters to consider the full Republican county slate, praising candidates D W Russell for representative, H Anderson for auditor, W K Pearson for treasurer, H G A Harper for court records, J Reed for sheriff, W Spohn for recorder, Ben Rhinehart for prosecuting attorney, Miss Nettie Hazard for county superintendent, Dr Ben Chamberlain for coroner, and J K Hale for supervisor while noting Rudolph Bohren supports open bids on bridge and road work and J W Glenn is a capable, lesser known, strong candidate.
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D. W. Russell
H. ©. Anderson
Henry Anderson
W. K. Pearson
Treaurer
Pearson
H. G. A. Harper
Harper
Id. J. Reed
Stone City
Billy Hogan
Hogan
Reed
William Spohn
Recorder
Express
Spohn
Ben Rhinehart
Nettie Hazard
Monticello
Miss Hazard
Miss Maurice
Kat
1912 Political Crop Breaks Records in St. Louis
The St. Louis Republic notes a record breaking crop of political activity in 1912 with unprecedented candidacies and election fervor shaping local governance and public debate. The coverage highlights rising voter engagement and notable candidates influencing city and state races.
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St. Louis Republic
Quiet election week prompts voter interest in Iowa county
The last issues before the election warn voters to focus on national and local stakes. Readers hear debates over Roosevelt's third term, Taft's reciprocity plan, and free trade effects on factories and wages, with local commentary urging careful choice at the polls.
Election guidance ties senator race to state ticket
In reply to questions the piece states Kenyon will not appear on the ballot next Tuesday and he relies on the legislature for his election. Voters may express support by voting for Republican state senate candidate H G Chapman and state representative D W Russell, with a vote for Sheean and Stutt seen as opposing Kenyon. It urges party loyalty to avoid tariff-law panic reactions.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Washington
Heodore
Zroosevelt
United States
Senate
H. G. Chapman
D. W. Russell
Sheean and Stutt
Circulars alleging oath by Knights of Columbus denounced
Voters in the area received circulars alleging an oath by the Knights of Columbus. The Republican committees disavow them as false, with no source or circulation known. The writer argues religion should not influence political policy or government.
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Knights of Columbus
Republican Committees
Balkan Armies Drive Turk From Europe, Turkish Threat Declines
The report praises Turkish setbacks as the Balkan states advance and urges the Powers to refrain from interference until Bulgarians and Serbians finish the Turk in Europe. The piece emphasizes that the Turk does not belong in Europe and is alien to Christian civilization.
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Turkey
Balkan
Europe
Asia
Anonymous Ad Slams Congressman Good Cited by Express
The Express received an anonymous communication from a Chicago ad agency and rejected it for publication. Governor Gummins spoke for Prouty of the 7th district last week, receding from indifference.
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Prouty
Iowa Labor Federation Backs Kenyon for Senate
The Iowa Federation of Labor endorses Senator Kenyon for re election citing his record during his brief senate term.
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Iowa Federation of Labor
Kenyon
Senate
Need a Touch of Experience From the Des Moines Capital
The piece argues five million new voters have never seen tariff operation and oppose tariffs benefiting the steel trust and New York millionaires. It urges Congress and the presidency to scrap policy change, notes Britain’s move toward protection, and cites Redmond influence and the Chamberlain protective tariff party.
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New York
Congress
America
Great Britain
England
Labor Party
Home Rule Party
John Redmond
Ireland
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Britain
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Protection
Workingmen Sign for Robert Leach in Independence Preface
Fifty nine workers in Independence commit to voting for Robert Leach the progressive candidate for congress. Among them thirty are Democrats and twenty nine Republicans. The move signals support for Leach strengthening Congressmen Pickett's position rather than weakening him.
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Dubuque
Let Us All In. Art of lending reform spans beyond farmers
Washington Post notes the president supports wider access to affordable credit for farmers and others, while the Kansas City Times questions Senator La Follette’s willingness to back a candidate tied to a controversial first name.
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Art
Kansas City Times
la Follette
Trust Magnates Mad at Taft Prompts Benton County Rally
From the Vinton Eagle. The piece argues why trust leaders like Perkins, McCormick, and Dodge back Roosevelt or Wilson to defeat Taft. It urges Benton county farmers and laborers to back Taft for re election, condemning trust influence and stressing Republican unity.
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Taft
Vinton Eagle
Eagle
Geo. W. Perkins
Medill McCormick
Roosevelt
Cyrus H. McCormick
International Harvester Company
Dodge
Preat Shoe Trust
Wilson
Benson County
Benton County
Tait
How to Mark the Ballot for the Electors
The article instructs voters to mark the square opposite every candidate's name for all 13 electors. It warns not to vote for president or vice president and explains that marking any other way spoils the ballot. It advises asking judges for help if unsure or disabled.
A Wedded Blond and Joy Rides in City Headlines
A brief juxtaposition notes a wedded blond who agrees to marry and fix the wedding date, contrasted with a Baltimore Sun remark about joy riding as a path to sorrow, reflecting wartime era attitudes and social press quirks.
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Baltimore Sun
Vice President Sherman Dies in Utica Home
James Schoolcraft Sherman, vice-president of the United States, died at 9:42 PM at his Utica New York home from uremic poisoning due to Bright's disease. His death was foretold by doctors earlier that day and President Taft, guest at a Brooklyn banquet, received the news and adjourned the function. Washington mourned the loss of a genial official beloved by many.
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Sherman
United States
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Utica
New York
Bright
Taft
Brooklyn
Washington
Taft Defends Tariff Reforms in Harper’s Weekly Interview
President Taft argues that political meddling harms tariff reform and cites Payne-Aldrich data. He credits a nonpartisan expert board proposal and notes declines in duties and increased free imports under Payne compared with Dingley. He says prosperity has returned since 1901 and politics should stop influencing economics.
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Taft
Harpers’ Weekly
Republicans urged to back Taft in Iowa as third party seen weak
James H. Trewin and L. A. Brewer of the Iowa League of Taft clubs warn that only a split vote could help the Democratic candidate. They say third party support is shrinking and Iowa's contest is between Taft and Wilson with victory assured if Republicans unite.
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James H. Trewin
L. A. Brewer
Iowa League of Taft Clubs
Revenue Party
Iowa
Taft
Wilson
Taft mistakes lampooned in Rochester Post-Express
A Rochester Post-Express writer jokes that President Taft erred by not creating a press bureau to praise his every move not forming a Kodak corps to photograph all actions and not claiming ultimate authority on all celestial and terrestrial matters.
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Rochester Post-Express
Taft
Kodak Corps
Missouri Governor Folk Sees Trusts Fading With Dawn
Former Missouri governor Folk told a Bloomington Illinois audience that with Democrats in power trusts would fade away like spirits at sunrise. He suggested prosperity would shift misperceivedly, noting the trust issue amid economic talk.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Folk
Missouri
Bloomington
Ill
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