Waterloo Courier Discusses Oregon Primary Plan and Cummins
The Waterloo Evening Courier argues for an Oregon primary law in Iowa to determine Senator Cummins' successor in 1915. It notes Cummins' loyalty to the Republican party, the rise of the Progressive faction, and the need for a popular vote to influence his reelection. The piece urges the 1913 legislature to act. The headline ends with the sentiment that Waterloo looks good both near and far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Iowa
Cummins
Wanta Cummins
Progressive Party
Kenyon
Waterloo
New Railway Stations Rise in Iowa and Texas Projects
Rail lines advance with new passenger stations at Mount Pleasant and Fairfield Iowa and a large Union depot planned in Waterloo. Bids sought for a $40,900 Taylor Texas station and a $300,000 Houston Texas terminal. Galveston GC&SF calls for a $500,000 combined station and office building. Waterloo awaits a growth guided Union depot projected to cost around a quarter million plus extras.
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Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Fairfield
Burlington
Galesburg
Ill
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Taylor
Texas
Waterloo
Rock Island
Great Western
Houston
Tex
Fet
Galveston
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Union Depot
Electoral College Stirs Debate Over Taft Victory
The piece argues the electoral college misrepresents Taft's defeat and sees a historical pattern of overwhelming GOP votes since 1836. It notes the public mood favors the machine backing Taft’s renomination and praises civic society's probe into downtown Waterloo public comforts.
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Taft
Republican Party
Debe Au
Agus
Agass Otsce
Chicago
Courier
Civic Society
Waterloo
Political Predictions Across Iowa Press Voices
A compilation notes varied editorials from Iowa papers on 1916 politics. Governors, party reforms, and the tariff debate are weighed by leaders like Taft Bryan and Leach with opinions from Marshalltown to Sioux City.
Nevada by George Fitch satire on the state and its people
A humorous portrait of Nevada describing its landscape and inhabitants. It pokes fun at politics, prostitution into Reno divorces and gold wealth. The piece notes growth due to mining towns and agricultural hopes while lampooning prospectors and real estate agents.
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Nevada
George Fitch
United States
Republican Party
Novatia
Union Pacific
Reno
Aore
The
Union
Mark Twain
Bret Harte
Truckee
Tonopah Ryalite
Goldfield
Bull Frog
Watch
Opening of Yet Another Political Chapter
A compact news snippet notes the start of a new political chapter as events unfold. The brief mentions rising tensions and shifting alignments shaping future actions and public discourse.
Wealth and favors echo the famous commandment
Ruth Cameron observes how wealth shapes choices in social singles in her column. Rich families favor their own, sharing rides and passes while the less affluent yearn for access. A wealthy woman’s will underscores the same bias, leaving most to the already wealthy though tied by friendly ties.
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Crowells
Larrabee Indictment Recounts Libel Case in Iowa History
The Polk county grand jury indicted Governor William Larrabee on February 18, 1885, for criminally libeling Mrs. Turney, mother of Chester Turney, then jailed for several long terms. The case sparked a statewide furor over pardon refusals, editorials, and political pressure, ending in acquittal eight days later.
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Mason City
Annals of
Iowa
Gov. Larrabee
Polk County Grand Jury
William Larrabee
Turney
Chester Turney
Anamosa
Young Turney
Larrabee
van Glone
Des Moines
Chester Turner
Progressive movement sparks Iowa political debate
The text discusses a 1913 Republican primary and potential legislative election under the Oregon plan, noting the effect on Cummins and a possible Democratic Senate seat. It cites Cummins and La Follette as leaders of the progressive movement and questions whether Iowa will accept his retirement given his long service.
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Oregon
A. B. Cummins
Cummins
la Follette
Towa
Easy Marriages
Chicago Judge Kavanaugh argues reform should target entering marriage not just ending it. He cites delaying licenses to publish marriage plans a month and compares European church notices to curb impulsive elopements. As youth marry more quickly, he urges stricter safeguards and parental oversight.
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Kavanagh
Political shift in North Dakota after election
Fargo reports a sweeping party realignment as Democrats gain federal posts while Republicans face losing land offices post offices and other key appointments. Governor-elect Hanna contends with a flood of applicants as dozens seek state and federal positions amid a historic political scramble.
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Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Burke
United States Marshalship
Hanna
Beem Circulates Petition for Marengo Postmaster Job
The petition of C. M. Beem a Marengo Democrat is circulating to fill the postmaster role vacated by Republican incumbent J. C. Dinwiddie with a term expiring in a couple of years. Beem faces possible challenge from M. A. Simmons long time county Democratic chairman. Editor J. J. Glenn's status is unclear.
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Nasby
Marengo
C. M. Beem
J. C. Dinwiddie
Beem
M. A. Simmons
J. J. Glenn
Be a candidate also and R Van Bos kirk poised for contest
The item notes a forthcoming political race with R Van Bos Kirk as a receptive candidate. It signals an interesting contest before final decision and includes a quote praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy by Mrs Hugh Campbell of Lavonia Ga. plus a regional real estate transfer list in Waterloo.
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R. van Boskirk
Chamberlain
Hugh Campbell
Lavonia
Iowa Bull Moose push signals Cummins war declaration
Chairman C. F. Franke leads the Bull Moose movement in Iowa as party figures pledge full state, congressional, legislative and county tickets for two years hence. The stance implies a declared conflict with Senator Cummins and the political landscape shifts accordingly.
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Odeboit Chronicle
C. F. Franke
Iowa Bull Moose Party
Cummins
Wash Germs Out with TD D 2 Prescription for Eczema
Medical authorities say greasy salves trap disease germs in the skin. The TD D 2 Prescription uses a wash of Wintergreen Thymol and other ingredients to penetrate and destroy germs, soothe the skin, and start relief. A positive pay guarantee is offered.
Land Transfer Noted in Waterloo Records
John H. Hiley sells to Katte BE and Schultz Jot 16 in block 82 Coviey's addition Waterloo for $1. McClain appears in the 1990-13 entry.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract. Co
R. W. Carter
A. F. Butterfield
Zollinger
Riverview Addition
Waterloo
Lucinda K. Harrington
J. D. Caldwell
West Waterloo
Seventh Day Baptist Missionary Society
The
Hilton College
Orie Bateman
Ada F. Dakin
Hammond & Hurd
Elmwood Cemetery Association
Carrie L. Riley
Elmwood Cemetery
J. E. Sedgwick
Et. al
John Cascaden
Auditor Rainbow
Cascaden Place
Sophie E. Pattie
John Moeller
West Park Addition
William E. Cadwell
Samuel F
McClain
John H. Hiley
Katte BE. Schultz
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Underwood
Sioux City Journal
Vithar
Ruth Cameron
Chicago Tribune
Waterloo Savings Bank
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C. M. Wray, M. D
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M. D
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C. D. Pedersen
Consolidated Phone 1507
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Robert G. Dakin
Lafayette Building
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Lows
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
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J. C. Mortonson
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DR. F
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