Evolution of the Progressive Movement and Roosevelt era debate
The article traces the rise of progressives led by La Follette Cummins Beveridge and others amid Taft and Roosevelt tensions. It notes key figures in Congress and states, battles over tariff conservation and direct elections, and discusses Roosevelt's role and third party considerations. It also mentions a new auditory device for the blind and urban paving experiments in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Africa
Chicago
United Progressive Movement
White House
Taft
Theodore
Washington
Cummins
Hughes
Beveridge
Hadley
Borah
Idaho
Bristow
Kansas
Crewford
South Dakota
Clapp and
Nelson
Minnesota
Works
California
Townsend
Michigan
Dixon
Montana
Poindexter
Kenyon
Iowa
Murdock
Lorimer
Pineiot
Ballinger
Himell
Talluis
Tineacif
Thora Visable
Roose
McLoTaw
Spirit of the Iowa Press and Republican Party Commentary
A digest of Iowa newspaper commentary criticizes Judge Parker and Taft era politics. It notes Parker’s alleged nightly hatred of trusts, Tus eye on defense of trusts, and mentions various Iowa papers debating convention influence and partisan representation.
Roosevelt primary voters in key states debated
A discussion notes the influence of Roosevelt’s voter base in primary states. It mentions a longstanding debate about political strategy and compares historic battles to modern convention timing, noting the Chicago meeting coinciding with the Waterloo anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Napoleon
St. Helena
Wellington
Blucher
Chicago
Waterloo
Old Time Quips and Witty Verse Snippets
A collection of short humorous items and anecdotes from various papers. Includes jokes about dating attempts and marines in Cuba, a quip about a rejected suitor, a playful exchange between a young man and a maiden, and a Civil War era remark by Dr. Hanrahan contrasting enlistment with Geranium selling.
La Follette Stands Firm in Chicago Candidacy
The Minneapolis Journal notes La Follette maintained clear principle through the convention process and contrasts his course with Roosevelt. It suggests Roosevelt could have united the GOP for progressive principles and hints Cummins might have been the nominee, while praising La Follette over opportunism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Davenport
Senter Kenyon
Chicago
Minneapolis
la Follette
Bolting
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Cummins
la Follerte
Roosevelt and Taft factions clash over endorsements
Fragmented interview text shows assertions that Taft supporters asked Roosevelt aides to withdraw to aid Hadley or La Follette, with Roosevelt and Hadley denying or confirming offers. Governor Hadley notes a state claim about a nomination offer and Roosevelt's refusal.
Roosevelt Insists on Himself for Progressive Nomination
A text fragment notes Senator Cummins presented to Mr. Roosevelt on terms he refused to consent to any nomination. It suggests Governor Hadley or Senator Cumming would aid the progressive cause, questioning why Roosevelt pressed to be uniquely identified as the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Moines
Chicago
Prendergast
Roosevelt
Roosevellt
New York Tribune
Taft
Washington
California
Welley
Eadley
Cumthius
Ba Pollette
George
la Fallette
Rooseveltt
Hadley
Ronan
Cummins
Cummings
Senator Cumming
Gives Little Gifts That Mean Much
Ruth Cameron writes of neighbors who quietly give in small ways. A office assistant collects old magazines for charity, a woman shares preserves and kindness with shut ins, and another keeps a charity bag of usable garments. The piece urges readers to give what they can, as it may matter more than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Abou Ben Adams
Ruth Cameron
J C Murtagh To Lead Democrats In County Committee
Members of the democratic county central committee met in the courthouse to organize. J C Murtagh was elected chairman with J C Beem as secretary and M H Kelly named treasurer, shifting duties from the chairman and secretary. Mothers of young children urged to watch for diarrhea and use Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, sold by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
J. C. Murtagh
J.C. Beem
M. H. Kelly
Chamberlain
How Jackson Wrecked Democracy in America
The piece argues long ballots enlarged democracy's burden, creating a professional politician class and party machines. It contends Jacksonian reforms unintentionally produced oligarchy and a ruling class of experts, leading to politicized governance. The author previews a follow-up on the Politocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Gilbertson
Jackson
America
New York
Andrew Jackson
Tenants Occupy New Store Room in Irving Hotel Block
One room in the Irving Hotel block on Bridge street was occupied today by three tenants Cur ties & Iohn office supplies C E B Ownes Toledo Computing Scales and W B Wagstaff National Cash Register. The two smaller rooms await tiled flooring before occupation by Irving Hotel Smokehouse and Sharp barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Hotel
Bridge Street
Curties & Iohn
C. E B. Ownes
Toledo Computing Scales Company
W. B. Wagstaff
National Cash Register Company
J. J. DeJaeger
Art Stitz
Sharp Barber Shop
Woman Socialist Opens Campaign in Waterloo
Esther L. Edelson of Chicago starts the Socialist national campaign in Waterloo with a Lincoln Park lecture tomorrow evening. She previously spoke here last summer and has since organized and lectured in Illinois for eight months after a Nebraska engagement. Local committee adds seats for the audience.
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Esther L. Edelson
Chicago
Waterloo
Lincoln Park
Miss Edelson
Illinois
Nebraska
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Bartman
Park Aveses
Jens C. Hantuan
Rator
Pecensox
Sec'y-Treas
Mgr
Bee
Tribune
Alfred B. Tokens
Cubenge Ofice
A. W. Allen
Evening Courier Courier
TAI
Oesern
Waterton
Gall
Ask Courier
TRE Courier
Europe
Waterloo Evening Courier
Trafalgar Bilding
North Ie
Timeriens Express Office
D Waa
Dawe's Steamship Agency
Pace
American Express
Berlin
Unter den
Roostvelt
LaFollchette
Beveridkre
Clapp
Crawford
Hrnstow
Lovid Visions
Bryan
Rlul
Tammany
Murphy
Tes Moines
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Parker
Des Moines Tradly
Judge Parker
Trusts
Pubnane Times-Journal
Gunsaulas
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Yeeweher
Webster City
Freeman Tribune
Delecatas Ranregentlivic
Chicago Tribune
United States
Cuba
Baltimore
Chicago Record-Herald
John W. Hanrahan
Rutland
Dr. Hantahan
Youeall
Vermont
Washington Star
TION
4Th Street
Davis
Thone
Webster
Webster Chemical Company
St. Paul, Minnesota
L. W. Egbert
Franklin
F.H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
Henderson Drug Store
Hew Crowe Drie Co
Edelson
Serica
Atec
Mellin
Mellin'a Food
Boston, Maas
C. M. Wray, M. D
First
Nate Bank
Reedence
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Robert G. Dakin
Towa
Gerritt J. Bennett
West Fourth
Elmwood and
Western
Edgar H. Knittle
Bank
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette
DR. Bodwell
Ralston
Artilger Judd
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