Appeal of Great Is to People Not Place For Intellectual Trob bery
Dr. Frank Crane argues that true wisdom comes from the common people not elite circles. He cites Jesus Lincoln and ordinary workers who grasp essential truths better than professors, insisting democracy extends to thought and action. He attacks intellectual snobbery toward untrained minds.
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Hoccrates
Jesus
Limcolp
Frank Crane
Sotrater
Harnedamaker
Lincoln
Brent
Trun
Richard the Third a Humble English King in Turbulent Times
A readable life sketch of Richard III from birth to Bosworth, tracing his rise by force after his brother Edward IV’s death. The piece portrays him as ambitious, armed with authority, and feared for executions, ending with his defeat and the nation’s relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Edward
Gloucester
England
Edward IV
Yorkshire
Bay
Ion
Tower of London
Tendencies of the Times in Punishments and Prison Reform
The piece notes a trend to sentence drunkards and wife beaters to church rather than prison, with courts offering reformatories or Sunday school. It argues another trend favors pampering prisoners and improving confinement institutions, concluding that church and Sunday school improvements are due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matsusutvu Aimes
Wilson
Aselet
Denial Clarifies Kenyon Connolly Link Amid Gossipy Claims
The letter from Senator Kenyon to Connolly denies an extraordinary claim that Kenyon called Connolly’s senate win “unthinkable.” The piece argues such a denial would be natural and that personal ties persist despite political disputes among Iowa’s Washington delegation.
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United Stats Actuors
Java
Kenyon
Connolly
Senate
Washington
Kenyon and
Damon and Pythias
Iowa
Joy After Misery in Marshalltown Sunday School Picnic
A garbled 1900s style note reflects on past Sunday school picnics and the shift in attitudes toward punishment and innocence. The fragment mentions youthful memorization of texts and changing times, but the text is largely unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Tima
Workmen's compensation law defended as public safeguard
Federal Judge Smith McPherson upholds the workmen's compensation law as a means to curb legal fees, distribute liabilities, and provide protection for workers and their families. It shifts burden of proof to employers in negligence cases, requires insurance or security, and limits maximum claims, seen as a public expedient despite employer gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith McPherson
State Commission
McPherson
Lso
Bridge contract awarded amid muddy road drama
In Tolena Louisiana on June 16 George Carpenter of Ions Bridge Co staged a noisy bid dispute as Tama County Supervisors chose Cini Bridge and Iron Works for a contract at 2810 dollars, just 49 dollars under the rival’s bid. Carpenter arrived at the courthouse with mud splattered vehicle and presented his bid in person, prompting a dramatic reading by the chairman.
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Tolena
George Carpenter
Ions Bridge Company
Paul Revere
Tracr
Toledo
Carpenter
Tama County
Cini Bridge and Iron Works
Court House & Lean
Roosevelt Sues Pulitzer Era Cribbing Libel Claims Across World
The passage discusses President Roosevelt pursuing criminal libel actions against Joseph Pulitzer and the New York World, framing the paper as a foe to Roosevelt and a backer of “lustration.” It mentions proposed payoffs to Colombia, treaty changes, and calls for investigating the Panama Canal transaction and related labor acts.
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Roosevelt
Toseal Pulitzer
New York World
Colombia
Panama Canal Strip
Panama
Debate Over Colombia Panama Treaty and Legacy of the Canal
The World argues against anti treaty attacks and outlines a Panama Canal lobby driven scandal. It accuses William Nelson Cromwell of drafting key provisions and urges mutual regret, safeguards against future canal concessions, and a reduced payment to Colombia.
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New York
Colombia
Panama
Senate
Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Panama Canal Company
Canal Company
Hay
Senor Herran
William Nelson
Cromwell
Bogota
Herran
Republic of Panama
Division of Black Hawk County into seven supervisor districts
Forty years ago on June 25, 1874, Black Hawk County voters approved seven supervisor districts by a four to three vote. A train bound for Yankton, Dakota Territory, carried soldiers to the frontier. Local gifts included a set of combination telegraph instruments for W C Brown and a silver service for Prof von Coeiln.
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Black Hawk County
Chicago
Yankton
Maak
D. C
W. C. Brown
W. C. Brawn
Illinois Central
Tia
Mr. Brown
Tom Saunders
Twenty Years Ago in Cedar Falls and Nearby
Notable events include President Carnot's stabbing and death in France. Local storms damaged Webster county with a cyclone and halting effects. A barn on the John Myers farm suffered wreckage. A marriage license issued to Rev. Smith Knickerbaker and Helen Bancroft. A gang damaged an Illinois Central train near Independence. Fred Kimball offers a $5 prize for wrestling a greased pine. Emmons Johnson heads to Chicago then New York to sail for Europe with his daughters. Joseph Leavitt travels to Chicago to join Frank Ware for Europe. Farmers day to be held at Cedar River park next Saturday.
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Emmons Johnson
Chicago
New York City
Alice
Marion
Europe
Paris
Iowa Opinions and Political Sights in Des Moines Tribune
The Des Moines Tribune cites calls for swift congressional regulation of big business to stabilize the future. A street traffic rule about keeping to the right has curbed complaints and pleased drivers and pedestrians. Minnesota progressives note defeats for old guard Republicans, while Taft supporters push reform.
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Des Moines Tribune
Congress
Mason Gily Limes
City Commission
Political muddle over Colombia Panama issue and U S honor
Sioux City Journal argues over Roosevelts actions in Panama and Colombia disputes. It urges arbitration or Senate inquiry to reveal facts, stressing the nations honor over partisan politics and calling for no reparation unless rightfully due.
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Sioux City Journal
Roosevelt
Colombia
Panama
United States
Bogota
United States Senate
Wilson
Bryan
A Moment of Fox and Other Snippets from The Press
A collage of quotes and snippets from diverse papers including Dinah the waiter, Jack's engagement, Fanny’s status, and scathing remarks from sources like the Washington Star and Baltimore American. The snippets mix social chatter with satirical lines on manners and power.
Montana Western Play At The Majestic
The Oliver Players present Montana a western play with clever climaxes and strong acting. The cool theatre provides a delightful performance at popular prices. An extra attraction tonight offers pay night envelopes with coins between one cent and five dollars to pack the house.
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Majestic
Oliver
Montana
Local Y M C A mobilizes Waterloo fund drive with 10000 letters
The Y M C A organization plans to mail 10000 donor letters aimed at Waterloo residents. The message highlights benefits to Waterloo and requests gifts to the general fund. By day end the count should reach about 10800 after a day of stamping and sealing envelopes. Prospect deliveries are noted for morning and afternoon. Real estate transfers include several Waterloo and Cedar Falls parcels with nominal sums.
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Furly
Waterloo
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Louis Pixley
C.B
R. A. Santee
Normal
Cedar Falls
Blanche B. Bayless
John C. Woods
Leagitt
Mary Erpelding
Central Auto & Supply Co
N. B. Erpelding
Gen. J. Mauch
Rainbow
Cascaden Place
Herbert F Bigelow to Speak at Chautauqua Park
Ohio political leader and orator Herbert F. Bigelow, president of the Fourth Ohio State Constitutional Convention, appears at Chautauqua Park on Wednesday at 8 p.m. An advertisement promotes his public talk and engagement.
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Herbert F. Bigelow
Ohio
Chautauqua Park
Easy Going and Selfishness in Art and Life
The column argues that an easy going temperament masked by artistic temperament often hides selfishness. It highlights Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson as examples of responsibility alongside genius, noting debts borne personally to avoid others' losses. It cautions against excusing irresponsibility as creativity and stresses accountability.
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Simon
Cnius
Walter Statt
Fand
Robert Louis Stevenson
McClure
Mark Twain
Scott
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R. A. Sweet
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
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Harry W. Brown
Alfred A. Hoffmann
O'Keefe
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