SCHOOL BOY CONDUCT IN SENATE DEBATE SPARKS OUTRAGE
A high level US Senate discussion centers on Senator Bailey and a crucial paper slip used as evidence in the Lorimer seat case. Bailey’s claim that someone snatched the slip during speech is questioned as a poor justification. Critics urge removal of Bailey and others deemed harmful to government respect and legitimacy.
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Texas
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Lorimer
Springfield
Ill
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Baileys
Burrawses
Lorimers
People's Chambers
The Rowdy Pack Cries On The Street Fashion Uproar
An essay describes a mob mentality around a womans trendy harems skirt and the mixed reactions of rowdy crowds. It questions gender norms while noting photographers show the garment is not unfeminine and may signal evolving fashion. The piece criticizes street attackers as lacking conscience or guardians of tradition.
Iowa Railroads Face Strike and Development Debate
A Des Moines interview summarizes rail and legislative views on railroad construction. It notes railways refuse new lines while legislation hinders profitability, and cites Des Moines remarks on conservative governance aiding local development. Davenport and Muscatine show manufacturing gains 1904 1909, Cedar Rapids Des Moines Sioux City Waterloo grow more than other towns.
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Iowa
Interurban
Des Moines
G., R11 & PL Railway Company
Davenport
Muscatine
Bureau of the Census
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Waterloo
Laurier Warns Against Stagnation and Intervention Sparks
An Ottawa style note cites Sir Wilfrid Laurier arguing against stagnation, contrasting Canada with China’s past. It critiques Diaz era executions and hints at U.S. intervention if insurgent actions prevail. The piece notes a liquor shipment bill, mocks spring precedents, and comments on California’s climate and birds.
Spirit of the Iowa Press and regional political notes
A collage of editorial lines from Iowa papers humorously highlights the era's political and social debates. It cites opinions on senators, city governance, and the Oregon plan, with a testimonial on Foley's Kidney Remedy by Isaac Regan of Marmer, Missouri, and ends noting that want ads are time savers.
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Marshalltown
Carroll
Oregon
Just Saying What You Mean Not Always Kindly
A column on blunt honesty and kindness cites a Kent lady and a neighbor with new gown. It argues true clarity should praise where due and offer suggestions gently, citing Heine that tongues exist to say pleasant things to neighbors.
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Ming
Kent
Heine
A Mother's Safeguard Colds Croup and Cough Remedy
Foley's Honey and Tar for the children is promoted as best and safest for all coughs colds croup whooping cough and bronchitis no opiates. J K Joder and Son endorse the product as a reliable remedy for pediatric respiratory issues.
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Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
In Memoriam Notices From G A R Post 68 Iowa
Resolutions honor Comrade James W after death February 15 1911 and Samuel Borer March 5 1911. The Robert Anderson post 68 expresses sympathy to families and records the resolutions on post records and press. Attest: J Sid Anderson Post Adjutant.
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Robert Anderson Post
Dept. of Iowa
James Whater
Co. C.thirteenth Wisconsin Infantry
Shafer
C. D. Becker
Simon Shaulits
John
Boyer
Rover
Bover
Jail for Bath Tub Trust defendants likely in April
Washington March 14 The government will move the criminal trial of thirty four individuals and corporations facing indictments in the bath tub trust case to the first week in April. Attorney General Wickersham has vowed jail sentences for convictions and rejected pleas of guilty or fines only. The court overruled immunity and demurrers as negotiations with defendants concluded.
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Washington, D.C
Bath
Wickersham
City Governing Board Advances Multiple City Projects
In a rapid session the city governing board approved plans to build cut off bridge work starting mid week. The city and street car company will each construct a bridge to reduce costs. A Virden creek route for a dry run sewer was reviewed with plans to vote in spring. A suit against the city seeks 2500 for a slipped ice injury at the fire station. Attempts to restrict Fifth street saloons failed. A peddlers license was set at 2 per day and 19 per week, 20 per month, up to 345 yearly. Automatic gates at railroad crossings were discussed, with concerns over tender requirements. An ordinance to empower the plumbing inspector as a police officer was introduced.
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City and Street Car Company
W. H. Jennish
Milwaukee Convention of Sanitary Engineers
Virden Creek
East Side
Park Road
Logan Avenue
Fourth Street
Firstriet
FL W. Dale
Fifth Street
Merrian
Dewey
Wood and Dunkelberg
Sycamore Street
H. C. Clauson
Saxon Street
M. Jackman
Commercial Street
Father Dewey
West Side
Ftret
Dunkelberg
T. H. Sullivan
Tulinois Central
Dubuque
Try This Home Made Cough Remedy
A vintage home remedy touts a sugar and water syrup with Pinex for coughs, claiming quick relief within a day. It promises appetite boost and laxative effect, notes cost savings versus ready-made $2.50 bottles, and offers money-back guarantee from a Fort Wayne publisher.
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United States
Canada
Ipag Co
Wayne
Ind
Kenyon in Buffalo on rebating cases
Judge W S Kenyon assistant to the attorney general has gone to Buffalo to take part in rebating trials against the Lake Shore and Pennsylvania railways over rebates to Standard Oil. The Standard was convicted on twenty counts. more convictions likely if the railroads do not plead guilty. Justice Department pursues Sherman law violations. Kenyon leads the litigation and will speak to Iowa editors next week in Fort Dodge. Warning about kidney trouble from railroading features George E Bell of Fort Wayne who says Foley Kidney Pills cured him after years of back pain and urinary distress.
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Washington, D.C
W.S. Kenyon
Buffalo
Lake Shore Railway
The
Pennsylvania
Standard Oi! Company
Standard
Kenyon
Department of Justice
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Geo. E. Bell
Third St
Fort Wayne
Ind
J. K. Joder & Son
Electrical trust breaking up signals from Washington
Washington reports that electrical pools tied to the so called electrical trust are breaking up amid government antitrust actions. Excluding incandescent lamp operations, pools indicate willingness to end practices objected to by the Justice Department. Case details hinge on patent law questions to be decided by the court.
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Washington, D. C
Electrical Trust
Department of Justice
Cleveland
Camorra Trial Hifs Snag in Italian Neapolitan Case
In Viterbo Italy on March 14 the Camorra trial proceeds against Enrico Alfano and thirty five other members. Proceedings focus on legal action tied to the Neapolitan crime organization as judges hear defenses and motive in the high profile case.
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Viterbo
Italy
Enrico Alfano
Neapolitan
Camorra Murder Trials Open With Jury Delays
Formal proceedings in the Camorra murder case began Saturday but faced major obstacles as a provisional jury was partly selected. Talesmen offered excuses or relocated to other districts, hampering service. President Bianchi warned of severe punishment to enforce juror duties, but efforts failed.
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Camorra
Talesmen
Bianchi
Auto Kills Child in Street Riots Erupt
In Cincinnati on March 14 a wreck killed 5-year-old Esther. Mary Koffman, mother, rushed to City Hospital with the body and suffered a violent mental breakdown as a riot erupted after the accident. Police controlled the scene while investigators probed the driver’s role.
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Cincinnati
Esther
Mary Koffman
Car Strikes Girl in Norwood. Crowd Harasses Vehicle
A girl playing in the street was struck by a car owned by Mrs. W A Leach of Norwood Ohio. The car carried Mrs Leach, her daughter and a maid. A mob attacked the car but police arrived to avert further violence.
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W. A. Leach
Norwood
Ohio
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