Second District Speakers Schedule List
Governor A B Cummins ranks in Clinton Oct 25 and Muscatine Oct 30 with James M Brenton in Buffalo Oct 25 and G M Titus also in Buffalo Oct 25. H Karbarg appears Oct 29 Stockton, Senator F M Mossberry Oct 25 Conesville, Secretary L M Shaw Oct 25 Marengo afternoon, Davenport Oct 29 evening, Iowa City Oct 30 evening, and Lafe Young in Iowa City Oct 36.
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A. B. Cummins
Clinton
Muscatine
L. M. Shaw
Marengo
Davenport
Iowa City
Lafe Young
William Hoffman
Eldridge
Eastern Iown Meetings Schedule Noted
Columbus Junction on October 31 hosts Leslie M. Shaw in the afternoon while Washington hosts the same speaker in the evening. Montezuma hosts A B Cummins on October 27. Mediapolis hosts Thomas Hedge on November 1.
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Columbus Junction
Leslie M. Shaw
Washington
Montezuma
A. B. Cummins
Mediapolis
Thomas Hedge
Thimble Rigging in Tariff Campaign Across District
The piece claims a Republican campaign in Davenport, Clinton and Muscatine canvasses voters for Judge Wade with anti tariff rhetoric to lower cattle, meat, and farm goods prices while informing workers their wages will drop under a Democratic tariff policy. It argues Wade would lower prices for cattle, farm machinery, and labor, hurting working men’s wages and employment.
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United States
Iowa City
Davenport
Clinton
Muscatine
Wade
Judge Wade
Expanding Foreign Trade Faces Scrutiny Amid Tariff Debates
September trade figures show imports and exports, challenging doom forecasts of foreign commerce decline. Analysts urge careful review of the official report, especially on tariff reductions as a remedy and the broader implications for trade volumes and policy.
September shipments show record value and gains
Shipments of merchandise in September totaled 115,521,984 dollars, the highest since January and up 8,532,058 dollars from the same month a year ago. The commentary cites prosperity under republican rule with a Lincoln quotation.
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Lincoln
County Attorney Ed Ingham Praised For Diligence
County Attorney Ed Ingham is praised as a competent energetic official who has worked to bring offenders to justice and advised wisely in legal matters. The community respects his enterprising professional approach and supports his success.
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Ed. Ingham
Roosevelt settlement Affects nationwide strikes and prosperity
The anthracite coal settlement under President Roosevelt sped up settlements of other strikes across the country. The move is expected to have a broadly beneficial effect on continued national prosperity.
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Roosevelt
Vote to build a republican majority in the next house
The article urges citizens to vote to help elect a republican majority in the upcoming house. It frames the choice as essential for progress and implies complacency risks stalemate and missed opportunities. The piece emphasizes civic duty and the impact of a single ballot.
Depressing Outlook for Democrats Seen in Full Dinner Pail
The remark frames a bleak view for Democrats as support wanes with the image of a full dinner pail and coal seuttle approaching, signaling economic strain and political pressure.
Muscatine’s Post Office Building Fight Tied to Hoffman Win
The town’s chance for a federal building hinges on William Hoffman winning election. The piece argues that Hoffman’s presence boosts Muscatine’s odds, while Wade’s victory would doom any building by altering party control. It outlines how site purchase and congressional majorities affect appropriations and the path a potential rider could take through Senate and House.
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Muscatine
Congress
Iowa City
William Hoffman
House
Senate
Hoffman
Allison
Dolliver
Muscatine's post office bid hinges on Hoffman election
A Muscatine editorial urges voting for Hoffman to secure a home post office appropriation, arguing Republican control of Congress would fast track funding. It warns that delaying could push completion ten to fifteen years and harm the county’s reputation and investment appeal.
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Muscatine
Judge Wade
Hoffman
Senate
Muscatine County
House
Muscatine Post Office
Roosevelt Tariff Reform Drives National Petition Drive
Business leaders across the United States including Muscatine press for a permanent bi partisan tariff commission to guide tariff and reciprocity changes. The ad promotes Mull s Grape Tonic as a constipation remedy and urges voting for a Republican Congress with William Hoffman as a member.
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Roosevelt
United States
Muscatine
William Hoffman
Congress
Judge Wade and small factories debate in Iowa City
The Reg ister and Leader notes Judge Wade’s Eldridge speech on infant industries, arguing small factories aren’t swallowed by trusts. It cites census data showing Iowa’s 1900 manufacturing scale and national comparisons, urging Wade to consult statistics before doubting small industry profitability under protective tariffs.
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Eldridge
Trusts
Iowa City
England
United States
Labor Commission
Iowa
Emalier
New England
Wade
Judge Wade
Judge Wace Speech Sparks Trust Critique At Eldridge
The Register and Leader publish the judge Wace remarks as he laments concentrating manufacturing by great trusts. Des Moines figures show Iown with 14 000 factories producing 194 million dollars yearly. The Muscatine committee should escort him to view local smoke stacks and workers.
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Register
Leader
Wace
Eldridge
Great Trusts
Des Moines
Iown
Muscatine
German Ancestry Claimant Hoff man Scorned by Prominent Americans
The Chicago American denounces Mr. Hoffman for claiming German roots. Born in Germany and raised on a farm he emigrated with his parents, educated himself, and built a successful career. The paper dismisses the truth and mocks his background.
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The
Chicago American
Hoffman
Germany
Hoff man Answers Labor Questions With Unambiguous Support
The candidate Hoff man gains approval for his replies to laboring men. He pledges support for labor unions and the advancement of workers, answering questions without equivocation and expressing optimism for continued prosperity.
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Hoffman
Barrels of Samples Free Trial Bottles Offered
Readers may obtain a free trial bottle and pamphlet of Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy by sending full name and post office address to the corporation in Rondout New York noting the paper. The ad claims kidney liver bladder and blood benefits with a 1 per cent success reported. sells large bottles for 1.90 and six bottles for 5.00. also available in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes through druggists.
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Chas. Reister
Louisville
Germany
Rhine and
Neckar
Mall
Lightning Medicine Co
Rock Island
Iil
Havercamp
David Kennedy
Democratic Party Faces Fragmented Campaign Mood
Voters observe disarray in party activities as campaign morale appears uneven. Analysts note confusing messaging and disjointed events amid broader political tension suggesting a potential shift in voter sentiment.
Trusts oppose Roosevelt style and Democratic push
The passage notes that trusts dislike Roosevelt's methods and prefer a Democratic Congress with legislation aligned to their interests. The statement suggests a clash between Roosevelt's approach and party-backed policy goals.
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Roosevelt
Tropical farming profits lure investors to Motzorongo Mexico
An Arizona formed Motzorongo Company with 1,250,000 capital promotes Mexican plantation holdings of 15,000 acres near Motzorongo. It claims strong rail, telegraph, and port access, 159 workers, 500 projected, and profits from coffee rubber cocoa sugar and fruits of 50 to 500 dollars per acre with rising value and no overcapitalization. Applicants may contact Chicago headquarters for full details.
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Tropics
Mexico
United States
Motzorongo Company
Ganized
Arizona
Motzorongo
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
S. H. Miller
Webster City
Iowa
C. C. Letts
William Straube
Chicago
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John Mahin
J. M. Beck
W. L. Lane
Lee
James M. Brenton
Buffalo
G. M. Titus
Scott County
H. Karbarg
Stockton
F. M. Mossberry
Conesville
A. C. Carpenter
Julius Lischer
Durant
Dr. Lyon
Gress
Rumple
President Roosevelt
Republican Congress
Mr. Hoffman
Scott Coun
al l
Democratic Party
Fred. H. Barringer
Herbert A. Parkyn
W. L. Paul
W. H. Cook
8. H. Miller
G. H. Ritenour
H. W. Huttig
Leigh H. Wallace
C. W. Bibb
Minneapolis
J. A. Robertson
Monterey
H. W. Hurtlg
Tional Life Insurance Building
LaSalle Street
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