12 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1915
Page
1
A collection of editorials and opinions from The Freeman-Tribune discuss immigration reform, Bryan’s influence, and the Wilson veto. It critiques the bill’s literacy test, calls for character and work capability as admission criteria, and questions political actions by Fred German and others amid wartime economic concerns.
The Literary Digest reports 440 responses from U S daily papers on war material sales to belligerents. Of those, 244 oppose the proposal, 167 support it, and 29 are noncommittal. Editors’ views mirror public sentiment, with many fearing neutrality would be breached if the United States shifts policy now.
Freeman Tribune prints candidate notices for mayor and councilman at large. Eds Freeman-Tribune list HB Valentine Webster City P M Banks F A Schroder Fred Hahne C G Gustuson Bascom Huddleston W N Merrill all seeking voter support in upcoming primaries and March contests.
BH F King announces candidacy for city treasurer subject to voters will at the spring primary.
A list of candidates announces bids for council seats in wards one two three four and five along with school directors and a park commissioner position all subject to the voters at upcoming primaries and the March election. Notable names include A C Filloon J S Melvin Frank Bossert J L Lenhart Dick Horsley Myrtle McAdow Alta Newman Louis Follett and W R Ryan.
William Meekins and H. S. Bourne announce candidacy for Webster City assessor positions subject to voters at the upcoming spring primary.
A Kendall Young library trustee race names veteran R B Jones as the decision maker for the selection. The line confirms candidacy with Jones as the subject of the election decision.
Senator J H Allen proposes a bill restricting underage youths from peddling boot blacking and street work in cities over 10 000 and bars youths under 16 from billiard halls hotels and other risky environments The measure prompts arguments about hardship for working youths and notes examples like Carnegie and Mose Jacobs while tying broader issues to anti trust and political criticism of Wilson era policies.
Judge E P Seeds denounces congressional graft where clerks and stenographers skim salaries and kickbacks. Iowa officials, universities, and newspapers face pressure for honest pay and duties, while critics warn of wasteful spending and free publicity schemes.
A Republican columnist in Iowa City targets statewide newspapers as failing to inform the public, arguing that Iowa funds duplicate coverage and questions media credibility amid ongoing political tensions.
Community notice directs residents to send correspondence to Dr Wilbert Sha at 766 Oakwood Boulevard LLENBERGER CHICP Ge IAs.
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