County and State Notes From Iowa Republican Press
The piece surveys political moves and opinions across Iowa including Taft tariff talk, Canadian reciprocity, and praise for concrete paving advocate Editor Norris. It notes Dems credit for the Canada deal but credits Taft and Republicans for ratification, regional crop reports, and a shift toward Iowa’s agricultural strength with farmers returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
Southwest
Texas
Colorado
California
West
Iowa Standpatters and Taft Reciproc ity Debate
Long Iowa political commentary discusses Taft Republican standing patters and reciprocity with Canada, Iowa progressive splits, and potential delegates. It notes Postmaster Hitchcock's plan to ship magazines by fast freight to save millions, detailing implications for rates and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Denver
Omaha
Chicago
San Francisco
Minneapolis
Davenport
Post Office Department
Political Discourse Mixed with Local Notes and Charity
The article reflects on party unity and possible 1916 presidential bids, praising Gov. Wilson and Roosevelt as plausible nominees while noting railroad revenue concerns. It also covers public health advice on milk sterilization, Labor Day history, postal savings bank prospects, and Andrew Carnegie's pension to Andrew Toth after a wrongful conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Postal Savings Bank
Faville May Oppose Hubbard If Reappointed
The Freeman Tribune notes a veiled threat accusing Faville supporters of pressuring Congressman Hubbard in the Eleventh district. It suggests Faville might run for Congress if not reappointed, though Faville likely disapproves such claims and would act in the people's interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Johnnie Bull Storm
Faville
Congress
Half Has Not Been Told: Cedar Falls Record Commentary
In a wry note the Cedar Falls Record staff rebukes claims of bias toward Webster City as Iowa’s political hub. The piece downplays personal motives behind its article and admits scarce copy amid peaceful times, with Senator Cady Chase cited in passing as a political figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Webster City
Iowa
Herald
Cady Chase
Hades
Kenyon Stands Against Keltz Appointment
Denison Review notes Senator Kenyon refused to back Keltz for U S marshal and warned the president of Keltz’s dubious record. The unsuccessful effort to promote Keltz is described as political dirty work, with Kenyon praised for political purity and decency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Col. B. F. Keltz
United States District’ Marshal
Senator Lorimer
Duquoin
Ill
Joseph G. Cannon
Mr. Lorimer
Congress
Kenyon
Tenth
Keltz
United States
Hubbard
Cummins
La Follette Favored Over Current President in Public Opinion
The Sun suggests personal choice favors Robert M. LaFollette for president, but notes he faces hurdles in securing the Republican nomination and carrying eastern states. It argues the obstacle lies in the nominating convention, not the ballot, and references eastern suspicion similar to Bryan in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. LaFollette
White House
LaFollette
East
Wisconsin
Bryan
Laf Follette
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Sac Sun
Freeman-Tribune
Freeman-Tribune Endorses La Follette in Republican Race
In a political opinion piece the Freeman-Tribune argues that party factions favor trusts and wealth yet real support lies with the plain people who admire La Follette. It asserts he could win nationwide if nominated, quotes James K. Polk on limits to free minds and free hands under the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFollette
la Follette
Freeman-Tribune
James K. Polk
Miller's War on Doctors Calls Out Medical Trusts
The Waterloo Courier critiques Charles Miller of Waverly for pressuring doctors while warning against the dangers of medical trusts. It argues good reputations rely on integrity, condemns price gouging, and supports sanitary measures despite the risk to business. The piece condemns sensationalism and muckraking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles Miller
Waverly
Miller
Commission
Iowa Press Comment On Tariffs And Top Political Figures
Iowa press critics weigh Congressman Hubbard for consistency in his Iowa political network. Taft vetoes a wool tariff bill seen as misguided by editors. Progressive factions face Cummins in a brewing intra party clash. Voters eye protection policy and timing. Dr Wiley as presidential possibility is floated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hubbard
Jefferson Free Lance
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the Tribune
The
Freeman and Tribune
D. L. Hunter
F. Hunter
Haitor
Whittier
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Iowa City
Mason City Globe Gazette
G.G
Muse
Spurgeon
Trusta
Ails
Des Moines
Fremont Township
Taft
United States Supreme
Charles J. Hughes
Tariff Board
Washington Dispatch
Kenyon and
Kearn
Senate Committee
Champ Clark
Democratic Party
Senate
Mason City Times
Iowa ‘Senators
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Board of Supervisors
DeGraff
Personal Liberty League
Geo. W. Gates
Dolliver
Gov. Wilson
South
Republican Party
Col. Roosevelt
Persimons
Stoecks
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Toth
Toth
Pennsylvania
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Friends of
I. &. Faville
United States District
Creston Advertiser
Marion Register
Council Bluffs
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Register
Washington
Dr. Wiley
Dubuque
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