Waterloo turmoil and civic notes from old Iowa item
Forty years ago Waterloo reports recount a fatal accident at Cedar Rapids hotel and a man’s fall near Saetft's hotel as the county convention plans for August elect delegates to congressional and judicial gatherings. Richard Garton is named pastor elect for First Baptist Winterset starting Sept 1. Repairs, gas work proposals, and cistern projects appear amid scattered local notes and a Sab bath school outing on Balvot's Island with decorated boats for children.
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Richard Garton
Winterset, Kin
First Baptist Church
Will le
Railways face scrutiny over alleged wage and rate plots
An Iowa railroad commissioner reveals a Western railroads scheme to push wage gains while seeking higher freight rates. Documents from May meetings in Chicago propose a combined annual gain of tens of millions, warning of public hardship and urging fairness. Government takeover is debated as strikes and profiteering loom.
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Mmen
Iowa Railroad
Clifford Thorne
Thorns
Chicago
Iowa
New Haven
City council passes sweeping ordinance on pedestrian safety
The council, under suspension of the rules, enacted a lengthy pedestrian ordinance amid debate over municipal regulation priorities. A separate milk ordinance faced months of citizen committee review to protect public health and infant lives.
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Bublic
Southern Reciprocation on Taft Supreme Court Pick
A southern journal echoes the Atlanta Constitution on a potential Taft appointment to the Supreme Court after the death of Associate Jaellcs Lurton. The piece argues for nonpartisan, broad-minded selection by President Wilson, praising Taft’s qualifications and seeking national approval beyond party lines.
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Jaellcs Lurton
Supreme Court
Coutier and
Taft
Atlanta Constitution
Parr
Supreme Bench
Horace Hammott Lurton
Burton
Talis
Wilson
Jim Far Oe
Beauty and the Bullet in Tone of World Editors
Editors express sympathy for Gaston Calmette, the journalist shot by Mme Caillaux, noting there are worse fates than being wounded by such a pretty woman. The remark reflects editorial sentiment on the sensational assassination attempt and its political echoes.
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Gaston Calmette
Mme, Caillaux
Sucha
Fortifying Peace and New Treaties Worldwide
The article discusses plans for a wave of peace treaties with twenty foreign nations aimed at preventing war pending dispute resolution. Secretary Brean outlines treaty aims, including mutual restraint and independence after reports, with signings already completed or expected with several countries and talks with France, Great Britain, and China under way.
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Brean
Esim
Balvador
Guatemala
Panama
Hondurearagua
Netherlands
Bolivia
Peretugal
Persia
Denmark
Switzerland
Cost Rica
Dominican Republic
Venezuela
Waly
Norway
Bern
Urugmar
France
Great Britain
China
Marengo boy case and storm hit Iowa in 1894
Twenty years ago on July 20 1494 Marengo residents debated if a boy left with Mrs Hepler was the Elliott boy while others doubted. A storm lashed Iowa with gale winds and rain halting six weeks of dry spell. Republican Judicial convention nominated J J Pellerton Cedar Falls and A S Blair Manchester for district judges. Fire at Oelwein damaged Cale Bros & King lumber yard for about 20000. George B Miller, fresh from the University of Iowa law program, planned to open offices on Commercial Street to practice law.
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Marengo
Oelwein
Cale Bros. & King
George B. Miller
Law Department
the State University
Commercial Street
Self Start ers and the Autom obile A Satirical Qua rrel
A humorous essay argues that self starters transformed automobiles from dangerous crank starts to safe pleasurable machines. It notes earlier dangers of the crank, imagines absurd extensions to social life, and ends by praising the device while joking about impracticalities and political graft.
Tree Noblest Work of Nature Region In Trees Is Most Appealing to Man
Dr. Frank Crane argues the tree is the most home like object for habitation, noting its trunk strength and leaf beauty. He traces trees as mankind’s first shelter and tool, supporting body and soul and suggesting God places majesty in trees to inspire Heaven beside the stream.
Roosevelt and Whitman face off in New York dispute
The Minnemong Journal argues that no Roosevelt ally can back a noisy quarrel with District Attorney Whitman. It notes Roosevelt’s past refusals to attack rivals and suggests his push for public opinion testing over Whitman aims, amid roiling debates on graft and corrupt politics.
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Minnemong Journal
Roosevelt
Whitman
Aut and
Quay
Whitmean
Deay
Charles
Theodore Roosevelt
People of
New York
Das
Harriman
Heavenrose
Terry Ec Pild Nolin
Olievelt
Public debate widens on politicians and reform
A collection of editorials and opinions from Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids and Dubuque papers discusses political integrity, reform, and the handling of public office. It questions Roosevelt's stance on officials, satire on modern courting ethics, and calls for organized business promotion in Cedar Falls.
Simple Musings and Sly Puns Spark Nationwide Glee
A quirky slice of 1930s chat hits cognitive nerves with banter on leisure and fashion. The Washington Star cites a playful exchange about sylvan spots and urban noise while lighthearted quips touch on hats and gardenias.
Cartoon Snippets From The Era Quotes And Quips
A collection of humorous lines and quotes from early 20th century papers. Bits include a stern mother and doubtful suitor exchange, a clergyman noting road profanity, a joke about printing cards marked none of your business, and a German proverb on counsel.طني
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