Political tussle over Robinson and Guthrie vote echoes in Dickinson county
Amid bitter crossfire over the county vote for Mr. Robinson versus Mr. Guthrie, accusations fly about newspaper sympathizers and late opinion shifts. The Lake Park News cites Sheriff Jones and others, while opponents label Dickinson county supporters as standpatter bolters. Strong parties and local papers are blamed for shaping perception as ballots are counted.
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Robinson
Guthrie
The
Lake Park
Dicknson
Dickinson County
The Cry of RG and Marmet Ring Talk
A Marmet county political squib questions alleged rings in local politics led by A F Lough and associates. The Vindicator and Republican doubts any ring exists, cites a small clique led by Lough Whelan and Gen Allen, and recalls a ward caucus with alleged manouvers to “help the boys out.”
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A. F. Lough
Woods
Robinson
Marmet
Matt, Whelan
Gen
Allen
Netherville
George Allen
Lough
Whelan
Emmet County urged to fund brick and tile factory
The newspaper advocates a county bonus for Herrick and La Brant to keep the brick and tile factory in Motherville within Emmet County. It argues the project will return value via discounts to users of brick and tile and prevent losing the factory to outsiders. The paper urges local funding now to tile county lands and benefit merchants, professionals, and farmers.
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Motherville
Emmet County
Messrs. Herrick and la Brant
Emmet
Dickinson County Sees Loss in Bolura Trade
The remark about Funk achieving an unexpected outcome contrasts with Dickinson County refusing Mr. Robinson, labeling the bolura loss as heavier than the denied transfer. The piece emphasizes impact on local affairs and notable figures.
Spirit Lake Herald Echoes Its Campaign Influence
The Spirit Lake Herald demonstrated strong blue alignment in the recent campaign, with its influence shaping voter attitudes and spreading a firm message across its coverage.
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Spirit Lake Herald
Protection and Patriotism in Chamberlain's Speech
An Iowa-era summary notes Joseph Chamberlain praising protection as patriotic, arguing free trade fails outside Britain, while protecting home industries strengthens national wealth. It quotes his defense of tariffs as a duty to one’s household and cites the Cedar Rapids Republican on the idea’s appeal to American protectionists. The item also reports local mishaps and light anecdotes about Laula Kellar’s injuries and real estate man C. E. Person’s travel misadventure after a football game.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Xome
Jodo
Chamberlain
Cedar Rapids
Laula Kellar
Rock Island
Here
Anderson Hospital
C. Ei Person
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Person
Assembly of Iowa paper founders signals new era
The Register and Leader announces Samuel Strauss sells part of his stake and departs to publish the New York Commercial Advertiser. Harvey Ingham A B Funk James A Smith and F L Maytag join as stockholders. The paper pledges sturdy Republicanism and fair news, with Funk and Ingham sharing leadership while Roberts becomes president and Maloney handles business.
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Register and Leader
Lews
Tnne
Samuel Strauss
New York Commercial Advertiser
New York
Leader
Metropolis
Commercial Advertiser
Repabidéin
City
Harvey Ingham
A. B. Funk
Spirit Lake Beacon
James A. Smith
Osage
F. L. Maytag
Newton
Republican Party
Funk
Des Moines
Ingham
Roberts
M.C. Maloney
Strauss
Cuba and Sugar Reciproc ity Debate in Congress
A Boston Transcript excerpt discusses the 1902 Cuban reciprocity treaty, noting the senate’s delay, a later Cuban ratification on March 28 1903, and urging Congress to act on merits rather than sugar lobby pressure. It cites 1903 sugar production and acreage trends, arguing against a fixed tariff and asserting the lobby’s influence on policy. A second item, described as a couple adjourned, depicts a midday scene in a Burk business house with a brief attempted intimate advance.
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Joint Commission
Havaena
Senate
Cuba
Congress
Alfect
Washington
Boston Transcript
Reflections of a bachelor and social quips from Burt Monitor
A collection of humorous lines on marriage, money, and social norms from the Burt Monitor. Observations critique husbands with control issues, women’s figures, and domestic life with a sly, old time newspaper voice. The pieces mirror early 20th century gender stereotypes with wry punchlines.
Logan's Dog Industry and Coal Strike Report
Logan town grapples with an oversupply of dogs, noting seventeen in one bunch and fewer than 360 alive in town, while a distant coal drill at Acker farm unearthed a six foot vein six feet deep. A shortage of good dogs mirrors concerns about resource balance and community welfare. Local note: coal findings at Acker farm, well depths 146 feet, water near top.
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Logan
Ackerman Farm
A. Antinson
Dignity of a Boy Reporter Battled by Curfew
A Boston Herald note tells of a small reporter sent to Everett who, posing as a child, was warned by a lady that curfew dictates little boys must be in bed. He reacted with embarrassment and later voiced his grievance to his chief as he works on a mustache. The piece also mentions Frank Leslie's take on young bovines aiding American civilization and large US beef export figures totaling around 100 million dollars annually, with vast packing and domestic distribution contributing to a 2 billion dollar plus market.
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Boston Herald
Britain
Frank Leslie
United Statea
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