Iowa political shifts echoed in editorials and deaths
A Harlan Republican note calls bolting unlikely from standpatters as Iowa rounds reflect party realignment. The Herald urges Judge W T Evans of Hampton as successor to Judge Bishop. Mitchellville Index reports universal Republican support for the Chicago ticket, while a Waterloo judge’s sudden death narrows the field. Bryan and Taft positions are quoted, and New York Tribune questions Bryan’s chances for a second term after three campaigns.
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the Herald
W. T. Evans
Hampton
Bishop
Supreme Bench
Iowa
Evans
New York Tribune
Bryan
City firm to move six thousand ton house for rail station
A Caicaco contractor plans the largest housemoving task on record as part of cleanup for the Northwestern railroad’s new 20 million dollar station site. A five story brick and steel building, 100 feet by 150 feet, weighing about 6000 tons, will be rolled on railroad iron for about half a block. The operation, costing 50000 dollars, will take three months and use hand jacks.
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Northwestern Railroad
Kern's political record described as fluttering and flighty
The New York Globe portrays Kern as a variable figure who has opposed and supported many public questions. It notes his shifts from gold democrat to Bryan supporter, his stance on the Philippines flag issue, and his recent praise for an injunction plank, labeling him a volatile politician.
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NEW York Globe
Kern
Bryan
Philippines
Why Is Woman Said to Have Two Souls in Fantasy Essay
A long critique on G Stanley Hall and Dr Thomas Claye Shaw arguing women possess dual or multiple souls causing conflicting emotions. It questions why women are labeled perverse or deceitful while suggesting mood shifts stem from overdeveloped emotions and the push for athletic strength. The piece also comments on male roles and dating laws amid travel trends and European tourism.
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G. Stanley [Fall
Thomas Claye Shaw
Shaw
Natonal
Thackeray
Dr. Shaw
Europe
The noiseless gun and the waning romance of war
Observes how crowd reactions and marching pageantry fueled early war fervor yet notes a shift. In France drumming fades, uniforms lose favor, and mounted spectacle declines as the general relies on wireless oversight. The piece argues humanitarian cautions about banning the Maxim quietly ending war’s romance.
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France
King Edward Receives Russian Navy Admiral Title
The report notes King Edward of England is newly named an admiral in the Russian navy, but barriers of diplomacy and peacetime etiquette make use of the honor unlikely beyond ceremonial signaling.
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Edward
England
Grover Cleveland Memorial Forest Reserve Proposed
A proposal suggests naming a new forest reservation after Grover Cleveland to honor his pioneering work in national forest preservation, framing the tribute as a lasting memorial to his legacy.
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Grover Cleveland
Atm
Royalty Glimpse In Canada Remains Western Hemisphere Spotlight
Canada stands as the last western hemisphere locale where a rare view of royalty in state can be observed. The note emphasizes Canada's unique position as a remaining destination for formal royal appearances.
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Canada
Gol' Ready to Shout Heartily at The Big Game
The crowd and players stand poised as preparations end and the stadium fills with anticipation for the crucial moment. Fans roar in the stands while coaches outline final plays, signaling a dramatic climax to the upcoming contest.
New Currency Law Triggers Bank Deposit Interest Debate
Two New York national banks, leaders among conservative banks, returned federal funds to the government and warned they will not accept deposits on which interest is demanded. The new currency law requires 1 percent interest on deposits of federal funds. The piece warns high deposit rates entice riskier lending and can threaten bank stability, noting October’s financial difficulties where high-interest banks fared poorly.
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New York
Cheaper Postage to England Cuts Rates on Letters
The United States and United Kingdom plan to cut letter postage from 5 cents an ounce to 2 cents. The English expect an about 800,000 dollar drop in revenue first year. the U.S. postal service forecasts a temporary decline in receipts. Lower rates will encourage more letter sending, eventually restoring revenue to prior levels as volume grows. The October shift to a higher weight for the five cent stamp is noted but minor compared to the rate cut.
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England
United States
United Kingdom
Roosevelt Plans Vacation Work Chopping Trees
President Roosevelt proposes to spend vacation time on tree cutting while addressing broader concerns about conserving natural resources and forest management. The plan foregrounds practical labor alongside policy aims for preserving forests and resources.
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Roosevelt
Taft Acknowledges Campaign Delayed by Thames Races
The text notes that even President Taft conceded campaign duties must yield to commencement ceremonies and the Thames boat races, reflecting a moment when public events intersected political life.
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Taft
Young man the world measures you by your deeds
A single sentence sermon urges a graduate to prove character through action, not boasting about knowledge, warning that true measure comes from what is done, not what is imagined.
Speaking of race death by own action, Mr. President
A fragment notes a reference to a toy pistol in a discussion about a death by one’s own action. The line hints at a political or public safety context without providing full details or names.
The Man Who Never Says the Wrong Thing
A terse saying about caution in speech notes that a person who avoids wrong remarks often remains silent. It emphasizes restraint over bold or honest expression, suggesting usefulness in diplomacy and prudence.
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U.S
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W. C. Hayward
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W. W. Morrow
H. B. Byers
John F. Riggs
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H. L. Bosquet
Wor
Wm. Welden
R. A. Vigars
J. B. Starr, Jr
F. Au Burlingaime
Matt Nannedy
Geo. W. Ward
Thomas Walsh
Julia Scurry
S. B. Gardner
Vor Plember Board of Supervisors
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J. C. Jackson
BR. K. Swallum
Harlan Republican
Chicago
Mitchellville Index
Waterloo
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Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
William Wade
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