Democrats Try Keeping Morton Off County Ballot
An Iowa Floyd County election board debate centered on whether William Morton, Republican nominee for county commissioner of the Second district, should appear on the ballot despite a typographical error in the nomination certificate. The three-member board decided to place Morton's name on the ballot after weighing legal precedents and Morton’s residence in Greenville township, with the final decision announced this morning.
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W. F Rooff
Levi H. Scott
John H Weathere
Election Board
Morton
Scott
Greenville Township
Weathers
Board of Election Commissioners
Robi. W. Morris
Ruoff
Ig Ie
Mr Weathers
W. F. Ruoff
Weather
Mr Morton
George Fishback
Corover
County tax levy blamed on Democratic mismanagement
A reader letter criticizes Floyd county Democrats for rising tax levies over five years while debt grows. The writer cites 175000 dollars in outstanding six percent county orders as evidence of financial mismanagement and calls for business leaders to take charge to curb the levy.
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Preea
Floyd
Floyd County
Indiana
Native lynching inquiry unsettles townsfolk
The Cathalie Standard and Times reports villagers debate whether the man lynched yesterday near the Native reserve was innocent or guilty as authorities probe the mob violence and motives.
Unmusical critique hints at future music directions
A Boston Traveler fragment comments on Wagner and Strauss and questions what the charge of the future will be. The note expresses curiosity about upcoming musical trends and the impact of contemporary composers.
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Wagner
Strausa
Caustlqne
Stone
Ike
Boston Traveler
Foley's Kidney Remedy Praised by Indianapolis Jeweler
A Indianapolis jeweler at 1000 Virginia Ave reports kidney trouble left him weak prior to using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He credits four bottles with restoring health, improving complexion and back pain, and enabling daily business. He endorses the remedy after other treatments failed.
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R. Kluger
the Jeweler
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
D. Knoefel
Roosevelt Responds to Bryan on Monopoly Cure Proposed Measures
Theodore Roosevelt argues Bryan and his allies push radical but ineffective plans to curb private monopolies. He says Taft’s deeds compare unfavorably to Bryan’s words and warns such measures would disrupt the economy, leaving business to chaos.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Maude Adams Opens in What Every Woman Knows at Illinois Theatre
Maude Adams began a brief Chicago engagement on October 26 in What Every Woman Knows by J. M. Barrie at the Illinois Theatre. The London hit, written especially for Adams, features Scottish scenes and a witty, affectionate tone as Adams portrays Maggie Wylie with a strong supporting company including Richard Bennett and Beatrice Agnew. Performances run nightly except Sundays with Wednesday and Saturday matinees and advance mail orders urged.
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Misa Maude Adams
Illinois Theatre
Chicago
J. M. Barrie
Quality Street
Miss Adams
Scotaman
Peter Pan
Duke of York’s Theatre
London
Barrie
Miss Adame
Misa Adams
Atlantic City
Pittsburg
Miss Adama
Scotland
England
Wylies
John Shand
Maggie
Shand
Mr. Barrie
Maude Adame
Maggie Wylie
Richard Bennett
Joni Shand
Fred Tyler
R. Peyton
Carter
David Torrance
Lumsden Hare
Ffolliott Paget
Beatrice Agnew
Ilinois
Bryan's Threat to Wool Industry From Democratic Policy
The American Economist argues that a Bryan victory would wreck wool growing by removing tariffs hurting domestic producers. It contrasts McKinley era protection with Bryan's anti-trust and raw-material stance, warning that free wool would devastate U S mills and expose growers to international competition in a harsh climate.
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McKinley
Rocky Mountain
Cleveland
United States
Bryan
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
American Woolen Company
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Republican Platform Endorses Broad Welfare and Tariff Reforms
The platform details Republican aims including continued farm aid and rural mail delivery, state road funding, and anti monopoly measures. It endorses Sherman Act enforcement, tariff revisions with maximum and minimum rates, postal savings, a stable currency, and protection of veterans, widows, and orphans, plus equal rights amendments and Negro protections.
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American Farmer's Welfare
Republican Party
Hall
Congress
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Legislative Department
House of Representatives
Republican
National Monetary Commission
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Tribune
Castbthu
Roosevelt
Maude Adams
Oscar Deshler
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