Anamosa candidate Moore cites religious bias in appointments
Boss Moore of Anamosa, now seeking U S marshal, claims Hogan and Dalton were dropped over fears of too many people of one faith in federal posts. He argues the president should not let religious faith influence appointments, while noting broader partisan shifts and a recent Iowa election.
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Boss Moore
Anamosa
U. S
Sheriff Hogan
Hogan
Mr. Dalton
Earl Bronson
van Wagenen
Murphy
Hopan
Dalton
Wilson
Moore
Senator Owen Faces Banker Backlash Over Currency Bill
The article portrays Senator Owen as irritated by bankers who oppose his currency bill. It argues the measure would shift key banking functions to politicians, accusing Owen of egotism and overconfidence in expertise across many subjects.
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Owen
Reckless Driving Costs Read Like War Fatalities
The piece notes a nation in danger of conflating automobile deaths with battlefield losses and urges enforcement of criminal speeding laws. It highlights that most fatalities involve passengers innocent of the drivers fault and laments delayed action before crepe marks more doors in villages.
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Crape
Senate Passes Democratic Tariff Bill Freeing Key Agricultural Goods
The senate approved the tariff bill by 44 to 37 with Democrats voting solidly for it except Louisiana senators who fear cane sugar losses. La Follette and Senator Point voted for the measure. The bill goes to a conference committee to resolve house senate differences.
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Senate
la Follette
Point
Dexter
House
Freight service slowdown linked to hours limits for crews
The article suggests shippers face penalties for legislation and a freight-rate stance by a commission but argues delays likely stem from laws capping continuous work hours for train crews.
Parley and Politics Recall Hot Week at School
The piece notes a sweltering week and an unusual straw poll for extending summer break. Judge Stevens backs progressive rhetoric while Governor Clarke endorses touring suffragists. Harvey Ingham attends and adds support amid tainted deportation chatter about Thaw in Canada.
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Clarke
Towa
Harvey Ingham
Roosevelt Sends Sympathy to Sulzer Amid Impeachment
Colonel Roosevelt forwards a letter of sympathy to former New York Governor Sulzer, who faced impeachment. He does not issue a prompt public explanation, joining a wave of others in offering condolences.
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Roosevelt
Sulzer
New York
Church converts basement into barroom for members
A New York church has repurposed its basement as a barroom to suit congregants. The move reflects a trend toward modernizing church spaces and accommodating parishioners within the facility.
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New York
Second Hand Brick Sale Offer At Journal Office
Classified notice states second hand brick available for sale cleaned or not with application at The Sioux City Journal office. The item creator or thrower is not identified in the readable text.
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Sioux City Journal
Journal
Davenport Aims for New Start as Divorce Docket Grows
In Davenport the community focuses on new beginnings amid a September court docket listing 104 divorce cases. The note highlights a surge in divorce activity and the city’s stance on restarting lives within the legal process.
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Davenport
Noted Heat Sparks Envy Of Girl In September Morn
A week of hot weather leaves observers admiring the girl described in September Morn as the image of health and vitality. The passage highlights public fascination with her appearance during the heatwave.
End of the progressive era and rise of two party politics
The Boston Herald argues the progressive movement is finished as elections push parties toward unity. It cites Maryland and Massachusetts shifts and notes newspapers abandoning bull moose positions to join broader Republican opposition, signaling a national two party turn.
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Boston Herald
Boston Journal
Mungsy
Times
Dan Hanna
Cleveland
Maryland
Massachusetts
Up Against St Louis Courier Journal on a prima donna bride
A witty observation notes that marrying a woman with the mood of a prima donna and the talents of a chorus girl invites trouble, reflecting on temperament and expectations in marriage.
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St. Louisville Courier-Journal
Congressman Good Stricken by Typhoid Fever in Washington
Congressman James W. Good of the district is ill with typhoid fever in Washington. His wife accompanies him, and Cedar Rapids friends report the attack is light.
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James W. Good
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Jones County News Roundup of Local Events
Maquoketa trims municipal levy to nineteen mills while O W Stone of Low Moor News vanishes. Independence celebrates sixtieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Leopold Seitzer. Jones county reports dozens of feeble minded, deaf, and blind residents. O O McShane named Springville postmaster. Perry Odd Fellows seek 1914 state convention at Fort Dodge. Burlington Gazette publisher Thomas Stivers dies. Mt Vernon faces ice famine with limited delivery. Keystone teen Miss Kila Stein dies after runaway buggy crash. Linn county oil and gas leases pursued by A H Smith from Springville to Waterloo. Yankes Robinson circus hit by tornado near Albia. one killed. Davenport resident Carl Hiendel shoots at wife at Rock Island depot then poisons himself. survives. Hopkinton man H M Reeve and Eureka Kansas woman H Pearl Miller wed. Miller heads Lenox College music dept. Maquoketa Congregational pastor uses 20 inch ad for Sunday services. Anamosa Eureka praises Jones county fair at Monticello. Emil Buick found dead in Mississippi near Albany Illinois. foul play suspected. Opening hunting season permits duck, squirrel, prairie chicken, jacksnipe. under-14s barred from carrying firearms. Old Spring Branch Creamery closes as centralized creameries expand. Traer editor hosts pink tea to show modern newspaper production. Cascade pair suspected cistern cleaners intoxicated. woman jailed as first female inmate in 32 years. Dubuque County defends against Harry B Smith school bills. venue moved to Delaware County. Anton Berger fatally shot in Worthington while hunting. condition critical. Austrian noble Count Edwin J Brunswick De Corompa arrests in Muscatine for Mann white slave law. Autumn Stonebraker ill, hospitalised.
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Maquoketa
O. W. Stone
Low Moor
Leopold Seitzer
Independence
Jones County
O. O. McShane
Springville
J. M. Burroughs
Odd Fellows
Perry
Ft. Dodge
Thomas Stivers
Burlington Gazette
Pomeroy
Ohio
Gazette
Mt. Vernon
Clinton
Kila Stein
Keystone
A. H. Smith
Linn County
Smith
Waterloo
Albin
Iowa
Carl Hiendel
Davenport
Rock Island
H. M. Reeve
Hopkinton
H. Pearl Miller
Eureka
Monticello
Emil Buick
Kleinbeck
Mississippi River
Albany
Ilinois
Democratic power struggle in Jones County Iowa politics
The piece analyzes a brewing feud among Iowa Democrats over the marshalship of the northern district, detailing R. Moore’s candidacy, Sheriff Hogan’s backing, and insinuations of backstabbing and post office influence, with Moore and Cash as central figures and questions about motives and Washington visits.
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I. R. Moore
Jones County
Iowa
W. A. Hogan
Hogan
Anamosa Eureka
Moore
Huber
Sheean
Washington
Anamosa
O. J. Cash
Moore- Cash
Burleson's Postmaster General Tenure Sparks Grumbling
New York Globe notes 177 days since Albert Burleson became postmaster general of the United States. He has appointed 5 765 new post masters an average of 32 per day including 2 208 presidential postmasters and 3 662 fourth class posts. Critics say rapid changes strain the elite. The piece compares Burleson to Adlai Stevenson in past politics.
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New York Globe
Albert
Burleson
Texas
White House
Senate
Eliete
Adlai
The Kaiser's Courage and German Temperance Debates
The Chicago Hyena Post mocks Bryan for wine substitute grape juice and notes the Kaiser Wilhelm favors lemonade. It argues the Kaiser challenges German commercial liquor interests while preaching temperance, framing manners as a broader societal issue.
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Chicago
Hyenine Post
Bryan
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
The Chinaman Celebrates at a Nanchang Feast
A Chinese merchant Y J Wu of Nanchang hosts a hospital feast after his wife is treated by Dr Vaughn and M D Gale at a Methodist hospital. The event honors doctors and families with a generous gift to the hospital and a large homecoming banquet attended by missionaries and guests.
Porter and Bronson clash over Spencer post office bid
The Manchester Press notes Earl Bronson unlikely to become marshal but could secure the Spencer post office. If Claude Porter wins the primaries next spring tensions rise, with potential effects on Cummins Democrats in southern Iowa due to human nature.
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Slaughter Porter
Manchester
Earl Bronson
Spencer Post Office
Claude Porter
Porter
Iowa
More Trouble For Office Seekers The Eagle Impairs Candidates
The Eagle pities the poor candidates for the legislature next year. It plans to spot every candidate opposed to the amendment. It may prove a two edged sword and suffragists may elect a legislature opposed to the amendment or one that would favor it.
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Vinton Hkagle
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