Demagoguery debate over Sulzer and suffragist clashes
The piece cites Governor Sulzer’s alleged $50,000 brewer contributions and hidden expenditures, critiques Tammany influence, and notes Roosevelt's call for a prompt defense. It weaves in Chicago suffrage tensions over Emmeline Pankhurst, then reports political gossip about Hogan and Bronson, and ends with a parole escape of an Ames inmate and a $50 reward for recapture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulzer
New York
Committee On
Old Fashioned Fair Faces Poor Stock Showing
The Waphite Valley fair at Central City, an annual stock and agricultural exhibit, had a weak turnout of stock this year. Farmers fear contagion from diseased stock and prefer isolation. County fairs tilt toward amusement as youth seek entertainment over educational features, while stock quality shows limited improvement. Democratic rift over Iowa federal offices deepens with Porter supporters now minority and Champ Clark followers largely excluded from spoils, causing discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waphite Valley
Central City
Iowa
Claud Porter
Porter
Champ Clark
Papers Urged to Accept Free Temperance Material
The Iowa Brewers Association asks country papers to run free material on temperance. We will watch papers that publish Brisbane's paid temperance article, noting the stance of those that reject or accept the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Brewers’ Association
Country
Temperance Association of Brewers
Brisbane
Death of Des Moines Board of Control Member John F Wade
John F Wade a Democratic member of the board of control died suddenly in Des Moines last Tuesday from apoplexy. He was 64 and survived by his wife and seven children. He was the brother of Martin J Wade a member of the Democratic national committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Wade
Board of Control
Des Moines
Mr. Wade
Martin J. Wade
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Iowa banks resist Uncle Sam loan offer
The piece notes Iowa banks are not rushing to take federal loan funds, acting independent of treasury needs. It also reports a New York case of Mrs. Wiborg, daughter of a late Des Moines Major, attempting to smuggle $3000 in goods with a $500 declaration, with a recent similar $3500 fine levied on a wealthy Moline woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Uncle Sam
New York
Wiborg
Hoyt Sherman
Des Moines
Moline
Indiana college president arrested for spanking his father
In Indiana a college president is under arrest charged with spanking his father. The item hints at unconventional family correction and notes broader social implications. It contrasts parental discipline with broader civic issues and references shifting tariffs and currency policy under professional politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Safe Young’s Summer Abroad Compared With Alum inum Amendment Pursuit
The passage suggests Safe Young’s overseas summer was happier than his prior focus on a political issue described as a bauble. Senator Kenyon criticized Democrats by accusing them of passing the buck on the aluminum amendment when voting on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Kenyon
Thaw remark on bank cashier role in Canada exit
In reflecting on Harry Thaw the speaker notes that if he had been a bank cashier he would not have been so unceremoniously hustled out of Canada. The comment contrasts social roles with treatment he received during his departure.
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Harry Thaw
Ben
Canada
Everybody's
Shaw predicts political shift and Roosevelt's role
Leslie M. Shaw argues that public interest in old fashioned Republicans is waning but foresees Roosevelt steering the political procession by seizing the drum major’s stick. He notes Roosevelt’s tariff plank and GOP protectionist stance, suggesting Roosevelt could dominate the 1916 race from within the procession. Shaw recalls his own six years in Roosevelt’s cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
Leslie M. Shaw
Philadelphia
Iowa
Dooley
Shaw
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Shaw
Roosevelt
Bryan draws cheers as crowds hail one hour talk
A Chicago Record-Herald dispatch from Pocomoke, Maryland reports Mr. Bryan’s one hour and thirty minute speech drew applause and an eager audience line seeking handshakes. The piece questions whether Bryan should reenter politics and learn anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Bryan
Pocomoke
President Cites La Follette Poindexter Independence
President Wilson praises independence and courage of Senators La Follette and Poindexter while omitting remarks about Senators Thornton and Ransdell. The remark underscores partisan framing in wartime politics and Senate loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
la Follette
Poindexter
Wilson
Thornton
Ransdell
Immigrant Influx Strains Space for Automobile Races
The United States grows crowded with immigrants to the point where space for automobile races may become scarce. The Globe-Democrat notes the rapid population rise could challenge hosting venues and crowd management as events attract larger audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Community notes highlight local prizes and deaths
The Maquoketa fair hosted a babies health contest with Paul E. Klima winning the under twelve months prize. Dubuque’s Mrs. Wilhemina Luke marks her 95th birthday. Grinnell Rhodes scholar W A Zigler returns to teach chemistry. Iowa City hospital bids win $115,000. Davenport chemistry building contract not priced. Perry boys admit horse theft. Wat erloo Woolworths manager fined for alcohol in products. A Fredericksburg collision kills a fireman. another injured. Bellevue man Vincent Pittner drowns after launch fire. Dubuque infant Dorothy Welsch dies from ingesting gasoline and carbolic acid. Jacob Rich, former editor of the Dubuque Daily Times, dies at 80 with a long political and public service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa Fair
Paul E. Klima
Wilhemina Luke
Dubuque
Germany
America
W. A. Zigler
Grinnell
Oxford University
State Board of Education
Iowa City
J. Rowson
Davenport
Perry
Iowa
Bouton
George L. Stavens
Woolworth
Waterloo
Great Northern
Fredericksburg
New Hampton
Peterson
Vincent Pittner
Bellevue
Dorothy
Frank Welsch
Finley Hospital
Jacob Rich
Independence
Linecoln
House
General Assembly
Republican State Central Committee
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank
Maquoketa Welcomes Comparison to Anamosa Tax Burden
The Maquoketa Sentinel notes Anamosa levies total 64.4 mills across general, electric light, waterworks bonds, sewer, improvement, grading, library, refunding bonds, water, and park. It argues Maquoketa’s city tax is less than one third of Anamosa’s, about 45.74 mills lower, inviting readers to consider the tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Anamosa
Inadvertent Slip Cited in Aluminum Speech
Sioux City Journal reports Senator Kenyon recalled a long standing Republican stance against sheltering monopoly after an aluminum speech. The remark was erased from the Record as the junior senator quickly apologized for the impulsive line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Kenyon
Suffragists Boost Cause With Auto Parades Across State
Carroll Herald notes state suffragists use automobile parties to promote the movement. State officers join the drives visiting towns and cities and speaking to crowds. Some skeptics question the home lives of leading suffragists's families, but the piece challenges such curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Herald
Wedding in Church Lights Out Joke Echoes Chicago
In a Chicago anecdote a wedding at a church is recalled with a joke about the lights failing during the couple’s procession. The widow and Frank allegedly continued toward the altar, humorously finding a path in the dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Frank
Iowa Congressmen Vie for Roles as Campaign Season Opens
The Sioux City Journal notes ongoing political ambitions in Iowa with eleven congressmen. one may seek a higher office, another may drop out to honor a pledge, and the rest are expected to seek renomination despite the tangled political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Iowa
Supervisors Proceeding on September 8 1913
The board met in regular session with Chairman Thomson and named supervisors present. Minutes from August 20 were approved. Soldiers relief reports from Starks of Monticello and Weiss of Anamosa were approved. A contract with Eldred and Wherry for road work between Clay and Scotch Grove townships was authorized. The day concluded with audits and the next meeting scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on September 9, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Hale Murfield
Bobren
Finn
Monticello
Hale
Murfield
J. A. Weiss
Anamosa and Vicinity
Eldred and Wherry
Clay
Scotch Grove
E. J. Hines
Auchor
W.S. Garrison
Wyoming
A. W. Starks
Monticello and Vicinity
J. A. Weina
Garrison
Vicinity
Bohren
Executive Council
County
Bunker Hill
Greenfield
Cherry Grove
Cottage Hill
Martelle
Rome
Olin
Hale Township
Oxford Junction
Oxford No
D & SW
Fairview
Anamosa
Anamosa City
Lovell
Monticello City
Wayne
Scotch Grove Center
Madison
Madison Catr
Oak Grove
Center Junction Town
Baldwin
Wyoming Town
Oxford
Oxford Junction Town
Iowa Midland Division
South Prairie Valley
Chicago, Anamosa & Northern Railway Co
Casa Township
Ie Ee
Cass Township
Wayne Township
Black Oak
Jackson
Midland
Waggoner
Center Junction
Onslow
Pine Grove
Genter Junction
Onslow Town
Beers Creek
Monmouth
South Prairie
Valley
Auction Piano Neighbor Goes and Goes
A string of quirky clippings from magazines and newspapers recount humorous exchanges and wordplay. Pieces mention Saunders and Harris as close friends unable to borrow, a Connecticut wedding witnesses misspelling, a foreign quarter lampoon, and a chef misreading a menu leading to playful mispronunciations.
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Chicago Political Equality League
Emmeline Pankhurst
Hogan
Ames
Anamosa Reformatory
Texas
Panhandle
Democratic Party
Gov. Shaws
Neighborhood News
Martelle Outside
Greanfield
Martelle Town
Od Lovell
Og Monticello
Rome Township
Olin Town
Madison Center
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cottage Hill Martello
Martello
Oxford ‘Junction
Onas
Midland Ai
Baladin
American Telegraph & Telephone Co
West Corner
Qgreenfield
Brookside Telephone Company
White Oak
Hazell Hill
Cottage Hill Telephone Co
U Center
Farmers Linn Grove Telephone Co
Great Western Telephone Co
Laurel Hill Telephone Co
Laurel Hill
Locust Hill Telephone Co
Martelle Telephone Co
Plous
New Orleans Picayune
Brooklyn Life
Becker
PeetenGa
Independent
Senma
Bank
Nancy
Estates
Drusia
The
Monticello State Bank
Hl. M. Carpenter
Wm. Stutiler
H. S. Richardson
F. F. Becker
the Bank of Personal Service
Lowell State Bank
Lovell State Bank
Portland
Eclipse Lumber Co
East Side Yard
J. H. Henry
Mer
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