Loyalty and tragedy in Japan and US political notes
The piece recalls General Nogi's seppuku and his wife's death as an extreme loyalty example, contrasts with American views on loyalty and ambition, and comments on H G A Harper's Republican candidacy for clerk of the district court with strong local support. It also notes Maine election dynamics and Roosevelt divided loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogi
Japan
H. G. A. Harper
District Court
Jones’ County
Kert Harper
Harper
Lamb
Olin
Western College
Leander Clark College
Maine
Roosevelt
No Surprise At Suicide Of White Wife Of Jack Johnson
The piece argues the white wife of black prizefighter Jack Johnson killed herself. It claims she should feel shame for courting a black fighter and criticizes state laws allowing the interracial marriage. The text notes she was ostracized by women of all colors and calls for legal change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Bull Moose Nominee Oscar Straus Nominated at Convention
The bull moose candidate Oscar Straus for New York governor, backed by Suspender Jack, is described as Jewish. The convention erupted in a spontaneous chorus of Onward Christian Soldiers after his nomination, amid hysteria and amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oscar
Straus
Jack
Jesus
Pearson Seeks Reelection As County Treasurer
The Jones county community trusts W K Pearson in his county treasurer role guarding funds and leading on the ticket once more. Bob Leach the Independence bull moose candidate attacks Howard Rann in Manchester saying Rann will face a sharp rebuke when he returns. Maquoketa Excelsior criticizes Senator Cummins, deeming his current term likely his last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones, County
W. K. Pearson
Robert Be, Leach
Independence
Congress
Howard Rann
Manchester
Rann
Maquoketa Excelsior
Cummins
Senate
Maine Ballot Sets Record for Taft Supporter
The heaviest congressional vote in Maine went to the candidate who announced backing for Taft. Political straddlers rarely win favor with voters, and cowardice in voting is frowned upon by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Taft
Roosevelts Bull Moose Image Drawn From Long Writings
The Kansas City Journal notes Rev. W. J. Long unearthed passages from The Wilderness Hunter describing the bull moose as wasteful, selfish, and slow to grasp others, likening Roosevelt himself to a bull moose in the campaign era and linking the animal emblem to the party.
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Kansas City Journal
Colonel Roosevelt
Rev
W. J. Long
Roosevelt
Nature Fakers’ Club
Ananias Organization
Parson Long
Voyage Diary from San Francisco to Honolulu in 1915
The article describes a voyage departing August 17 from San Francisco toward Peking Foochow Manila Calcutta and Honolulu. It notes sea life gambling on ships Chinese sailors and American passengers amid political talk and blue Hawaiian skies. It profiles Hawaii mission history and Father Damien.
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Peking
China
Peking University
Foochow
W. Topping
Foochow College
Manila
Philippine Islands
Philippine Christian Advocate
Rey. M. A. Rader
Calcutta
India
Kipling
San Francisco
Alameda
Oakland
Berkley
Alcatraz Island
U.S. Quarantine Station
San Quentin
Mt. Tamalpais
Fisherman’s Wharf
Fort Mason
Presidio World’s Fair
Sutro Heights
Mile Light House
Golden Gate
Philippines
States
Melican
Taft
Roosevelt
Famme
Hawaiian Islands
Honolulu
Riviera
Granduer
Mark Swain Saya
America
Hawaii
Jones County Supervisors Admit 1912 Levies and Appointments
The Jones county board in Anamosa and Anamoga conducted routine business dated Sept 9 to Sept 11 1912. They approved annual soldiers relief reports for Monticello and Anamosa, set county fund levies, accepted resignations and appointed successors, and named election judges and clerks for the November 5 general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamoga
Board of Supervisors
Noyen
Finn
Thomson
Hale
Murfield
A. W. Stairs
Monticello
EB. J. Wood
Anamosa and Vicinity
Thomsen
Executive Council
A. W. Starks
Anamosa
Anamosa Lumber Co
Marfield
C. J. Cash
Iowa
Jones County
A. J. Cash
J. S. Welch
W. K. Pearson
Ginn
W.S. Garrison
Wyoming and Vicinity
W. S. Garrison
Wyoming and
Vicinity
M. W. Herrial
H. Ff. Witt
John Rowen, Jr
Louis Gardner
Simply a Democratic Side Show. Roosevelt and third term hopes
The New York Tribune argues that Roosevelts third term bid is a Democratic side show. It contends Republicans would favor Taft over Wilson and that Roosevelts coalition rests on old party disaffection, not broad support. The Vermont result is cited as evidence the effort lacks practical strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Wilson
Taft
Mr. Taft
Vermont
Roosevelt
Wilson
Martin van Buren
A Fine Bit of High Living from Hopkinton Leader
Jerry Mahoney of Hazel Green drives nine loads of pigs into town and returns with nearly a thousand dollars. He borrowed 58,600 years ago to buy a 17,000 dollar farm and reports the debt nearly cleared, with taxes and tariffs being blamed for the election outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Mahoney
Hazel Green Township
Jerry
Taft
The Kind of Debts That Pay
The Mt. Vernon Record notes Lisbon boasts no debt but argues debt can be productive when spent on needed improvements like sewerage. It contrasts a debt free child with a debt ridden adult, urging Lisbon to consider a sewerage system and other worthwhile investments.
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Mt. Vernon
Lisbon
Why Should He From the Sioux City Journal
A brief editorial note questions why senators Cummins and Kenyon should support Roosevelt or Taft while remaining aligned with others pursuing results. It suggests varying the question to ask why a senator could vote for Wilson and still retain Republican support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sioux City Journal
Cummins
Mr. Roosevelt
Kenyon
Taft
Des Moines Register
Gov. Wilson
Highwayman and Pickpocket Come to Politics
In the Boston Traveler-Herald, the colonel calls Congressman Bartholdt a highwayman and pickpocket, noting that politics invites breaches of etiquette that could provoke libel suits. The remarks illustrate sharp partisan rhetoric and personal invective shaping public commentary.
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Boston Traveler-Herald
Bartholdt
Political slogan on campaign rhetoric in Topeka
A Topeka State Journal quips that every candidate proclaims concern for labor while pursuing office, underscoring the theater of political campaigning and its professed aims.
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Topeka
Growing suspicion on colonel’s third cup iced tea
The Washington Post notes a growing sense that the colonel will switch his third cup to iced tea. The remark reflects a casual moment and hints at shifts in beverage preference.
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Washington Post
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Messrs. Slocum and
Brown
Slogum, F. Q. Brown
Titus Coan
American Board
Hilo
Molokai
United States
Damien
Uncle Sam
Supervisors’ Proceedings
J. D. Young
Scotch Grove
F. M. Watson
Greenfield Township
District Road and Bridge Committee
J. W. Glenn
Rome Township
Richard Coyle
Washington Township
Aupunt
Chag. L. Peterson
GC. L. Peterson
Anamosa First Ward
J. L. Kaufman
H. E. M. Niles
J. C. Bowen
John McKeone
Joe Chadwick
Anamosa Third Ward
Robert Giltrap
Neal Conway
Hall
Cleve Giltrap
O. W. Lane
Anamosa Fourth Ward
John Humphal
A. I. Walton
Harry Clark
L. J. Vigher
Frank Suller
Lairview
Dan Brady
N. Dragoo
J. W. Waggoner
James McConaughy
Clayton Hartman
Stone City
Geo. Mclaughlin
John Cartano
John Rowen
John A. Green, Jr
G. FP. Dearborn
South Madison
G. Manuel
C. F. Saxon
P. OC. Levsen
A. G. Rohwedder
L. Davis
Wyoming
G. M. Hogsboom
Frank Allen
Tolbert Edwarda
D. A. White
H. Orr
Oxford
O. A. Gable
Henry Shimerda
C. A. Leffingwell
H.J. Ingwersen
K. IF. Zeler
East Richland
John O’brien
J. M. Kremer
Wm. Martin
Frank Kurt
A. Beatty
Weat Richland
R. Gerdes
Len Buol
Pat Rogers
J. Schwitzer
Fr. C. Schweiler
Hopkinton Leader
Monticello State Bank
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
C. N. Patrick
Voorhees Coal CO
C. A. Errickson & CO
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