BUSINESS AND THE RAILROADS IN THE COURIER PAGE
The weekly Henry Clews forecast notes railroads retrenchment causing liquidation and gloom, with tariff revision as a staged argument. Taft vetoes suggest no rash tariff cuts. strikes threaten profits, but readjustment is needed for a solid future. Imbecility and the crowd recounts a deadly crush after a false alarm in a Canon City theater.
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Henry Clews
Wall Street
Clews
Taft
West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nec-Essary
Fire fears and civic safety calls in old editorial
The piece rails at a theatre fire scare and laments the fool who cried fire. It urges a municipal fire inspector, safer public buildings, and stronger street safety for children, while railing at political ambition and noting Senator Jarimer’s daughter’s leg injury from a grandstand accident.
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Courier
Waterloo
Jarimer
Elgin
Senator La Follette and Taft in an Aeroplane Rise
A playful note suggests Senator La Follette would not object to an ascent by President Taft in an airplane. The remark reflects political satire or light commentary on aviation progress and high-level politics.
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la Follette
Taft
There is something in store for Waterloo in Deadly Par allel No 1
The Courier will display a feature next Saturday promising a local event. The note hints at caution in construction delays for a grandstand and prioritizes carpentry work over entertainment. The message emphasizes practical work ahead of spectacle for Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Courier
Debates and blasts in Iowa press notes
The Iowa papers echo a Carroll Brant debate with plain speech amid cross currents of thought. Champ Clark and allies in Delta Tau Delta prepare a semiofficial presidential push led by Pepper, Pickett, and Prouty while local voices rail against trusts and regional issues in central Iowa.
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Des Moines
Taft Renomination Seen Despite Sober northern hurdle
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune notes Taft's renomination appears certain with solid southern backing of about one third of the convention vote. It warns that northern states may trim his support. eastern allies must persuade to avoid party setback if he seeks the nomination. Taft has grown in popular favor yet lacks ardent backers for campaign hustle.
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Taft
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Mr. Taft
Considering That Word In Human Progress
A reflective meditation on the word considering and its effect on effort progress and self judgment. The author critiques relying on considering to excuse partial success while noting rare legitimate uses when judging others and oneself. The piece twists and critiques the habit of excusing outcomes with this term.
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Miss Mitford
Taft criticised for inconsistency over veto and reciprocity
Chicago Tribune notes President Taft vetoed the wool bill because the tariff board had not reported on the wool schedule while he pushed through the Canadian reciprocity agreement without awaiting the board’s findings. The stance contrasts two tariff actions in a period of trade policy debate.
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Chicago Tribune
Taft
Tariff Board
Tarif Board
Tariff Board and Canadian Trade Quietly Examined
The speaker argues that duties on wool are excessive while tin and Canadian measures reveal no new light from the tariff board. He notes free admission of Canadian wheat cannot affect U S prices and praises removing duties on Canadian planks as forest protection. The president had sufficient information and secured concessions from Canada without harming American producers.
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United States
Canada
Maine
New Brunswick
Tariff Board
Labor Day at Electric Park Promises Grand Last Gig Day
Labor Day will close Electric Park with a record program of dancing vaudeville rides and a spectacular fireworks display. Over 100 numbers planned, including Niagara Falls in 240 feet of white fire, with factory experts and 15 local men handling the showcase. Foley Kinney Pills promoted for kidney and bladder relief by J. K. Joder & Son.
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Iowa
Niagara Falls
Foley Kinney
J. K. Joder & Son
Cal Stewart to Star in In Politics at Waterloo Theatre
Cal Stewart, renowned comedian, appears next Saturday at Waterloo Theatre in In Politics a new high class comedy with love theme and elaborate production. A large company accompanies Stewart with special matinee. Prices range from 10 to 75 cents depending on seating.
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Cal Stewart
Waterloo
Stewart
Phonographic Fame
Kangaroo Murphy Baggage Lose On Wisconsin
Murphy the ship’s kangaroo from the Wisconsin is detached from the battleship and sent to New York zoological gardens after poor behavior. He joined the ship during a world cruise at Albany Australia as a gift from locals. A bulldog addition sparked a quarrel and Murphy withdrew to a boiler room at the navy yard.
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Wisconsin
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P C Inspector Hurt In Mishap Near Williamsburg
Iowa City Aug 29 Dr C E Stewart postoffice inspector was flung into a ditch when an automobile turned turtle near Williamsburg He is at his North Liberty home may be injured internally He is known statewide for his resemblance to President Taft
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Council makes 2012 tax levies and billboard rule
The Waterloo city council set 2012 tax levies with small increases for waterworks library and park funds and added a first firemen's pension levy. A billboard ordinance was revised, with strict size limits and material rules, while two damage suits against the city were noted and referred to committee.
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Bridges
Firemen’s Pension Fund
Police Pension Fund
Merrisan
Supreme Court to Rule on Sound View and Real Estate Ads
The New York state supreme court will decide whether the view of Long Island Sound can be legally claimed and if a broker can exaggerate property advantages. The case arises after Joseph R. Grismer, a theatrical manager, refused a $60,000 farm purchase because it lacked a sound view despite broker advertising it as such.
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Mamaronek
Long Island Sound
State Supreme Court
Joseph R. Grismer
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