Republican plan to apportion delegates in national conventions
The Kansas City Journal notes a Republican congressional committee plan for a new delegate apportionment. It proposes four at large delegates per state and district delegates by vote thresholds, aiming for fairer representation and addressing Southern versus Northern state influence.
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Kansas City Journal
Republican Congressional Committee
Congress
Georgia
Kansas
Roosevelt
Chicago
Political Field Shows Progressive Movement Adapting For 1916
The article notes the Progressive party remains active with rallies in Illinois and education campaigns planned in Iowa. It discusses possible crossovers with Republicans, reorganization of conventions, and efforts to align principles to advance a shared platform. Theodore Roosevelt is not seeking the 1916 Republican nomination.
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New Progressive Party
Progressive Movement
White House
Hinois
Theodore Roosevelt
Iowa
Republican Machine
National Republican Committee
Tem
Chicago
Trophies and tales from a quirky election era
A jittery news fragment recounts auctioned hats and a cane captured by detectives, Millicent the Knighted Warrior, and whimsical notes on a Bible in baseball language. It mentions a fried chicken plate contest in Guthrie and ties to the Glass-Owen currency bill amid a China presidency clause.
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Lennon
Chicago Tribune
Asquith
London
George V
Millicent
Haloway
Emmaline
Neptune
Braseluse
Lanthrie
Gkla
Guthrie
Bankers' Association
Postal Savings Bank
Vibrations Permeate Thought and Senses Across Realms
A passage argues that all phenomena from voice and music to light heat and texture arise from vibrations. It extends the idea to thoughts, emotions, and even life and death, proposing consciousness may be detected by finer senses and that reality itself is a vibrational play.
St. Petersburg vivid portrait as imperial capital and paradox
A satirical tour describes St. Petersburg as Peter the Greats grand project built near the Neva with palaces arsenals and churches on two river islands. It notes its cold climate, anarchist HQ, ice bombardment firefighting quirks, Nevski Prospect, and odd blend of hospitality and imperial authority.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Peter the Great
Arctic Circle
Neva
Thhus
Barbers’ Union
Lodge No. 1
The
United Order of Anarchists
End of the World Series and Peaceship Talk
The piece notes opposition fearing no official count or legal contest, mentions three battleships a year for peace, and observes movement of Americans around the Mexico situation. It also cites aviator Pegoud’s air flips, a comment on the World Series crowd, and Brandon's political hopes with a closing query about the score for children at home.
Spirit of the Iowa Press Machinery Use Sparks Debate
A jumble of headlines notes Ida G giving emphasis to machinery and men who can operate it, while Des Moines Register and Leader hints at cutting costs and spending shifts. Marshalltown Times-Republican reports sportsmen plan a political wolf hunt over Walb Lake leasing, raising questions on sports and politics intertwining.
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Volities
Marshalltown
Political agitation prompts calls for longer terms
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues for congressional elections every four years and sessions limited to six months. The Council Bluffs Nonpareil accuses Sulzer of accepting campaign funds to fuel "bucking the game." The Sioux City Tribune notes Progressive gains in Iowa and South Dakota sharing in reformist fruits amid linked national stories.
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Congress
Cedar Rapids
Sulzer
Council Bluffs
Albany
Wall Street
Sioux City Tribune
Striving States See Better Government and Public Pride
The passage argues that former railroad domination was broken, yielding improved governance, increased public self respect, and relief from humiliation. It asserts that some causes are worth hard fighting for and maintaining.
Views of the People on Waterloo's East Side Growth
A Waterloo letter to the editor reports rapid business expansion in the east side, with fifty-five new brick or concrete 20 foot front buildings rising in the year, thirty four empty store rooms, twelve remodeled blocks, and ongoing suburban growth. It argues the city shows stronger prosperity than prior year despite saloon vacancies and outlines reasons for high occupancy and new development.
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Waterloo
North
Waterloo East
Andy Ryan
Sycamore and
Eleventh Streets
Security Storage Company
Iowa
Waterloo West
Finea
James Black Company
Waterloo Booster Urges Growth for Business and Manufacturing
E. L. Hosteter advocates expansion in Waterloo highlighting opportunities for local industry and factory jobs. He urges investment in plants, equipment, and skilled labor to strengthen the city's economic base and attract new firms.
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Waterloo
E. L. Hosteter
A Moment of Fun and a Spoonful of Wit
A collage of humorous exchanges from 1900s papers features jokes about work nights husbands and mashed peas. Snappy lines illustrate domestic banter and social quips, including reactions to work, groceries, and free speech.
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Othee
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New Republic of China
Dr. Frank Crane
Duma
Siberia
America
Nevski Prospect
Barber's Union of the City
Mexico
Mr. Pegoud
New York
Brandon
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Ida
Somewa Des Moines Register
Uyon
Brads
Lamar
Atlanta
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Scott
Geo. Freek
W. H. Hartman Co
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
Houston Post
Minneapolis Journal
Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
E. H. Knittle
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Franklin St
F. C. Liffring
DR. Gerrit J. Bennett
Fiona
Elmwood and
Western
T. A. McManus
Commercial Bank
Ralston
DR. Bodwell
C.D. Pedersen
Defferson Street
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