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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30
THE PLATFORM

At this time when the republican
party and its politics appear to be
breaking down on account of the inhel-
ent errors in past conduct we congratu.
late the people of the United States
and of the State of Iowa on the fact
that the democratic party through its
straight forward and progressive plat
form and the magnificent American
manhood offered to the people as it's
candidates. and the record of achieve
ment in congress, has again demon
strated that it can at all times be re-
lied upon by all the people as a safe
refuge from unwise and unfair legisla-
ton.
We enthusiastically endorse the
nomination of Woodrow Wilson and
Thomas R. Marshall as our candidates
for the pres idency and vice presidency
and commend to the people of Iowa,
the platform adopted at Baltimore.
We favor the initiative and referen-
dun and direct nomination of all Off
GERS through primary election law.
To that end we are in favor Of presi-
Dental primary that the will of every
member of the party be expressed as
to his choice for president and vice
president.
We favor the selection of members
of the national and state committee by
primary vote; such committeeman
should assume authority upon receipt
of certificate of election.
We favor the control by law of the
operation and rates of telegraph and
telephone service. and are in favor OF
the government ownership of such,
that a private monopoly of these
means of communication may be abol-
ished.
We are in favor of ascertaining the
physical valuation of all railroads, tc
the end that such valuation may bs
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30

considered in establishing RATS for the
transportation of commodities and
passengers. @..
We are opposed to the contract labor
system as now maintained in our re-
formatories as being contrary to the
welfare of labor. We believe that the
la Dor of those confined should not he
used in competition with free labor,
and call upon the Legislature of our
state to enact such legislation as will
prevent this unfair competition.
We are in favor of the enactment of
an adequate employers liability or
workmen's compensation act, which
will equitably protect the injured en-
ploye. employer and society.
We believe in the State of Iowa and
in the Iowa boy and the Iowa girl, and
we demand such reform in our edu
cational system and such an extension
thereof as shall bring to the boy and
girl who cannot afford university
course, such training, both general and
technical. as shall equip them for the
battle of life and at the same time
furnish to the employers of the State
of Iowa the skilled and intelligent help
which is necessary in order that our
state become the great industrial COM
monwealth which we believe it is des-
tined to be.
We demand on behalf of the people
of the State of Iowa the prompt and
expeditions determination of litigation
and to that end we favor the enact
ment of law providing for non-par-
tisan judiciary.
Favoring the principle of the initia-
tive and referendum we recognize in
the passage of such laws, the best
method by which the question of
woman suffaage and othsr reforms
may be submitted to the people.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30
The Democratic State Convention

A large number of delegates. some.
thing over 800, attended the conven'
ton, at Cedar Rapids last Thursday,
taxing that city's hotel capacity in
order to accommodate the convention
crowds:
The main contest of the convention
was one for the removal of Nick Reed
- chairman Of the State Central Com
mittee. While prior to the Burlington
convention Reed was an ardent Clark
man, objection to him was not based
on such grounds, but upon Reeds vote
In the Baltimore convention against
Bryan for temporary chairman, follow.
ing the lead Of Judge Wade. national
committeeman, who voted against
Bryan and for Parker-a stand which
is overwhelmingly repudiated by the
Iowa democracy as being in any way
representative of their progressive
ness. Wade has always been suspect
ed Of reactionary tendencies and his
stand at Baltimore left him and his
followers in the glare of great light
of publicity that revealed their real
undemocratic tendencies and ideas.
Reed was defeated for reelection as
committeeman from the 9th district, a
Bryan stronghold, by an overwhelming
vote securing but three votes aside
from those of his own county. In
spite of the defeat however. Reed, for
what six of the eleven committeeman
deemed good reasons, was reelected
state chairman, but however, has no
voting authority. Earl Bronson, OF
Spencer, Wilson's pre-convention rep
resentative in Iowa, was chosen secre-
tary of the committee.
The 4th district caucus was held in
the K. c. hall, and was called to order
by District Committeeman, Tim Don
ovan.
Senator Quigley, of Clayton county
was chosen chairman, and Dana Mead.
Of Howard, secretary.
The following committeeman for the
district and convention were all made
by acclamation:
Committeeman-Tim Donovan, Chick
asaw.
Resolutions-J. w. Dwyer, Fayette.
Credentials c. Campbell, Floyd.
Permanent rganization-john Nc
Cook. Howard.
Vice president C. Earle, ALA
makee.
Assistant Secretary--R. w. Schug,
Allamakse.
There was strong disposition
among fourth district delegates to Sc
lect . successor to Tim Donovan, the
objection not ing?personal. but there
was . feeling that he was too strongly
an adherent of Reed and the reaction
ary Wade. However, in the interest
Of party harmony and an implied un.
dsrstanding that he would not misrep-
resent the 4th district by voting for
Reed, the opposition TO Donovan was
dropped and John McCook. of Howard,
whose name had been prominently
mentioned as successor to Donovan,
placed him in nomination. Donovan
however, aided in the election of Reed
~hose reputation by his own district
had been so decisive.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30

The convention was thrown into an
uproar late in the day by Henry Voll'
mer who obtained the floor, ostensibly
to discuss the terminal tax plank, but
who digressed to urge the insertion of
q liquor plank in the platform. Voll-
mar was practically alone in the move,
the balance Of the Scott county dele
cation not knowing that he was to
make the move he did. There was a
disposition to refuse Vollmer a hear
ing, but the tact of the chairman and
the efforts of several of his opponents
prevailed to allow him to finish his
arguments, after which he was voted
down by an overwhelming majority Of
the delegates who were heartily sick
and tired of repeatedly bowling to the
dictates of the liquor interests, who,
as soon as they secure a satisfactory
liquor plank from the democrats, have
given their support in votes and money
to the republican party, and are even
now known to be favorable to Clark
and Harding, the republican nominees
for governor ana lieutenant governor.
The general sentiment of the conven-
tion was that the liquor problem had
been most effectually disposed of by
the initiative and referendum plank,
and that such a law passed by demo.
cratic legislature would give the rep.
resentatives of the liquor interest and
the women suffragists both an oppor-
tunity to submit their questions to a
direct vote of the people of the state.
Maurice O'Connor, of Fort Dodge,
and John E. Craig. of Keokuk, were
chosen as the nominees for justices Of
the supreme court, O'Connor being
nominated on the second ballot, and
Craig on the third. Howard county e
vote was given to VIM. Theophilus, of
Davenport, former Howard county
man, for one of the nominees, and the
vote divided between O'Connor and
Seager, of Waverly, for the other
nominee. Ten men were named in the
contest for the nomination.
A large amount of democratic ora
| tory was let loose, but Ed. Dunn, the
candidate for governor, made the hit
of the convention. Mr.. Dunn said he
attended the Chicago convention and
saw Taft backed by Barnes and Root,
and Teddy Roosevelt backed by Perk-
ins and Bill Finn, and was unable to
make the distinction. 'There is one
progressive in the republican party
he said and that is the little fighting
Senator Bob LaFollette. of Wisconsin. "
He roasted Roosevelt and his followers
to the delight of the crowd.
Dan Hamilton, the party nominee
for senator made speech in which he
urged that democrats depend not too
liuch for success upon division in the
republican ranks and that democratic
victory is not cinch but that 'Its
going to be after the hardest battle
the democracy of Iowa has ever went
through"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30
Many Young Teachers

A TTEND our school each year who
"A have taught pnblic school at from
$50 to $40 per month, for six or eight
monrhs of the year, and have remained
practically unemployed the remainder
of the time. and who upon graduating
from the Oliver Business College have
been placed in good positions at high
er salary for IL months of year.
Send your name on postal card and
receive a big picture catalogue free.
Oliver Business College
New Hampton, Iowa
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30
For Sale

The 24O acre farm known as the
Upton farm, located II miles from
Cresco. This desirable farm will be
sold at bargain. For price, terms,
etc., call on or write the Luers Land
Co., Cresco, Iowa. 95t4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30
Cheap Lard

We will sell home-reDdered lard for
l2a cents per pound, and liberal re-
duction from this price on lots of so
pounds or more.
Smith & Son
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30
Bowery Dance.

There will be dance Friday, Au-
gust End, in the Bowery by the County
Line Bridge. Everybody invited. Good
music.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-07-30

In connection with our statements
above concerning state chairman Reed,
state committeeman Wade, and dis
trict committeeman Donovan, we quote
the following from the Dubuque Tele-
graph Herald: ''The selection of N.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26
ETUBERCHL OSIS DAY. TO BE
OBSERVED In CHURCHES

tuberculosis Day" will be observed
by many of the churches of Honolulu
tomorrow at which time the different
ministers of the city will deliver
strong sermons against the dread dis
ease with the hopes of frightening
the enthusiasm in the fight for it's
determination. Following this the re-
ligious organizations will launch a
campaign for the prevention and pos
sibly the wiping-out of the disease.
James A. Rath, of Palama Settle
ment, and member of the direct
ing committee of the Anti-Tuberculo-
sis League will speak at Kaumaka-
pill church.
A short time ago the national head
quarters of this league in New York
sent letters to- all ministers through
out the United States asking them to
observe October 26 as Tuberculosis
Day" and to give their cooperation in
their respective cities toward the ex-
termination of the disease.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26
J. c. COHEN d!
DEMOCRATS GET
FEW VOTERS
in rain

Under the rainy sky and with a
few spectators hiding under the trees
and umbrellas, the Democratic candi-
dates and their iieutenants last night
held meeting on Kamehameha Nv
road. at Kalihi.
The speakers were unable to attract
the attention Of the scattered crowd
Of listeners, and, after shouting loud
" against the Kalihi breeze. which
came down the valley. the Democrats
abandoned their atmospheric attempts
and went to their homes
Deputy Sheriff Rose and .Soapbox"
Barron had short conference by
themselves in front Of the E. o. Hall
store, King and Fort streels, and
talked Democracy. As usual. Barron
boasted that he is the man Of the hour,
politically, and expressed his readi-
ness at all times to challenge the Re-
publican leaders to debate on the
soapbox Rose, a gentleman, only
smiled and said nothing.
Up at Pauoa, Mayor Fern, who in
tended to speak to about fifteen peo-
pie, voters and nol-voters, was dis.
appointed to find small crowd as
sembled in the park, where the Demo
crass held another meeting. At this
place the rain interfered so much
that the candidates and the crowd
went away. 80 ~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

Chester Carter; instructor IN manual
training at Mills College, win direct
the class. Il is the plan Of the asso-
citation to give instruction In all
forms of carpentry to those who join
the class. so that If a boy wants a
surfboard or a coaster, he will be able
to make it himself and not depend
upon his father for the Necessary
money to purchase 1t.
The class will meet every Saturday
morning at ten O'Clock, and one of the
features will be the monthly visit TO
one of the large Industrial plants In
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26
ARE
TO BE in RACE

DENYING the contention of the llemo-
fr.t. IN hcth noi,,ts ,.ssaa -. -.
-. - -.
IRENE court yessetaay fuieo that the
erors committed By the Republican
Legislative nominees on Maui do nt 4
Casualty them and that all eight can
eio1{ee shall have their names placed
On the ofiicial ballots for voting at the
coming election a week from next
Tuesday.
OF the first contention raised by the
Democrats, that the Republican cam
dldates had failed TO comply with the
law u the omission to state that they
we're candidates Of their res pectiye
districts, the supreme court says.
The written acceptance Of the noni-
nee Of the foregoing noG.nation, his
defamation that he IL qualified to De a
candidate for Senator for the Second
Senatorial District Territory OF Ha-
wall and the signature and addresses
OF the nominee show the under
standing of the nominee as toy-nat he
was requested to become a candidate
foi and what he consented to.
I'm constituting the paper we should
assume that the persons who signed
x intended to DO something which
they had a legal right to do. and that
they did not Intend to do a vain and
fsiyolous thing. Section 81 OF the Re
NtRed Laws provides that no person
shall be permitted TO stand as can
tidate for election TO she legislature
unless he shall be nominated and so re-
uuested in writing, signed by not less
than TWENTY-FIVE qualified electors OF
the district in which an election is or
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26
RAN MARATHON
FROM UNCLE sam

firing of serving his country's
cause in the capacity of: a soldier.
with its attendant military problems
remaining unsolyed and series of
make-belieVe ENGAGEMENTS with a
friendly enemy, Charles A. Lester
took French leave of the United
States army as member of Company
F. Second Infantry, and would be-
come small farmer or squatter on
the large landed estates of Samuel
Damon at Maunalua
Special Officer Carter made a little
excursion into the rural districts yes
terday with the result that he came
upon Lester engaged In the attempt
to tickle a livelihood out of the soil.
He was dwelling In native hut on
the Damon estates when approached
by the officer and asked why he was
not with the bold and mire-bespat-
tered warriors who were then at the
front where the battles ragged
Lester failed to advance a real
good reason for mis- non-combative
attitude at that particular moment.
Carter insisted that the man ac-
company him to the police station. A
perusal of the records in the police
mergue developed the fact that Les
ter was q muchly-Wanied man in mill
tant circles. He is listed as a DESERT
Eer and has been under this category
since the first part of July when he
disappeared from the haunts of the
soldiery at SchofieId Barracks.
The man was turned over to the
military authorities today. who will
dispose of his case.
Lester is alleged to have done some
marathon running stunts in the
Islands. He is credited with having
attempted to get away for the Philip
pines on one or more occasions, as
army transports called at the port
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

REPRESENTING
THE
IT,. ~ p.
COMMON
people
NOT CONTROLLED BY THE BIG INTERESTS
REPRESENTING
INDEPENDENT

oil
TERESTS
conditions will change
Times win
3 1880
the heading COMMON PEOPLE COMING TO THEIR OWN IN STATE
writes article which should be BY In Hawaii He
controlled California having its creatures
ses
He tells
THE PEOPLE everything
railroad travel
dnc their charges The result Is that the business Of
much But they have oempy people take Of the
and
that 70 have good and conditions
THE PEOPLE MUST
narownded
gs&
Why the bic unpopular There
of
We conditions ideal
As long are Influenced BY the shouts Of the paid
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26
CRAFTSMEN CLUB
HOLDS FIRST MEETING

The Craftman's Club, newly or
gsnized class in manual training. met
for the first time at tie carpenter
shop of the Y. NJ. C. A. this morning
at ten o'clock.
This class was started last year
and proved one of the big features
among the members OF the boys de-
nartment, and this year it has begun
agai. with larger attendance. and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26
POLITICS MIXED
WITH kAIMUKI
. STAG SOCIAL

Kaimuki's initial get-together stag
social, at the new Liliuokalani school
last night, was successful illustration
of the possibilities of community
benefit in the use of public school
buildings by the people outside of
school hours for purposes of legiti-
mate recreation and Intellectual en-
joyment.
For more than two hours a gather
ing that filed the large assembly hall
to the doors was entertained with
song, musical instrument, story and
athletic performances, contributed by
members of the improvement club,
men from Fort Kruger and guests from
other parts Of the city. Although
many numbers on the prepared pro-
gram failed to materialize, the presi-
dent of the club, II. G.. Davis, had no
difficulty in having the gaps filed by
performers on the sprr os,the moment.
Among the members, Father Yalentin
easily made the hit of the evening
with two vocal solos. ]. Walter Doyle,
among the guests responding to calls,
gave a laugh-provoking irnpersonation
of sideshow spieler. A splendidly
contested wrestling bout, ending in a
draw. was given by Messrs. Derby and
Clymer Messrs, Bardsley and Rounds
gave fine exhibitions of dancing. and
Mr.. Ian, physical director of the Y. M.
C. A., skilful exhibitions of club swing
ing.
Messrs. Dix and Larimer were the
accompanies on a fine piano pur-
chased by the club for the assembly
hall, other instrumental performers be-
ing Messrs. Schroeder, Finchun, Davis
and Fiddes.
I Near the close visitors were called
on for remarks, among those named
and the only ones responding being
Supervisor Mcclellan and Charles Hus-i
tace, Jr. Mr.. McClellan's speech was
automatically worded, so that its bear
ing on his candidacy for reelection
was only evident by inference. Mr..
Hustace, however, made a direct APP
peal to the residents of Kaimuki to
vote Tor himself for mayor. His re-
marks were received with good-natur-
ed applause, but many of those pres
ent were indignant that such an adj
vantage Of hospitality should have
been taken by an ambitious politician.
Some left the hall IN protest and 9th.
ers expressed themselves in no uncer-
tain tones after the meeting.
With joined hands the gathering dis
persed about 1880, singing Aud
Lang Syne.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

language. and nothing is read into 1t
which is not clearly inferable from the
paper itself. The paper is construed
according to the manifest intent of
the parties who signed it. What we
have said applies equally to the papers
OF the several nominees as candidates
for representative. 1t is accordingly
held that the nomination papers were
Sufficient in substance" ~
This settles the more importar- of
the two points raised. AS to the fail
ere of the candidates to specify their
party utilization, in writing on the
nomination papers originally submit
ted to the Secretary, the court holds
that this will not justify or require
the omission of the candidates name
! from the official ballot"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

Republican candidates and speakers
splashed about in the rain last night
and though it poured SO hard in Manoa
the third precinct rally was not
success, the meetings at Kakaako and
at River and Vineyard streets were
well attended. Both Sam and Robert
Parker made hits and all the candi-
dates were very wei received.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

Cheerfulness, good humor, good log
lie and good three-rail-fence common
sense regarding what mayor should
stand for, are qualities that are piling
up a big stack of votes for Col. Sam.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

What a dull mayoralty administra-
ton the coming one will be if Col.
Sam Parker is not elected, after all
the things he has pointed out that
should be done. and would be done by
a live-wire mayor.
A POLITICAL OBSERVER.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

A chinese speaker in San Francis
CO, DR.. Ng Poon Chew, predicts that
within one hundred years China will
be sending Christian missionaries to
America. -
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

Aviators are not the only people
who take desperate chances. indie.
pendent candidates, for instance.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

Woodrow Wilson In Pittsbprg
speech declared that monopolists who
nndersell competitors should be n
jail.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

Sam Parker has shown that, when
he is mayor, he will be capable of do
ing his own thinking, gesturing and
talking.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

Everything In the nrfnting line at
ar.Bulletin, Alsb"~ street; branch,
Merchant street
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

Everything n the printing line q
Star. Bulletin, AIakea streets branch
Merchant street.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26
POLITICAL MUSINGS

The patience of Job was rewarded
stay with it, Link!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-10-26

What is the use of saying that Fern
will attempt to block Col. Sam Par
ker's triumphal march to the mayors
chair? What will it amount to If he
does? -,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-18
HEFFERN PROPERTY
is SOLD BY COURT

Douglas, Ariz-. July 1S-AIbert Hef-
fern has acquired the property of the
Heffern Mining company, both real and
personal at a cost of S10,50O, the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-07-18
FINDS RICH PLACER
FIELD BY ACCIDENT
Ell PasOan Interested With
Wilcox Man in Tevis
District in Arizona

In the spring of 1911 7. J. Barnes. a
cattlemen OF Wilcox, Ariz., was riding
through a portion of land in the Tevis
mining district of COchise county, Ari-
IONA There had just been a spring
rain. and the ground was still moist
Observing a glistening something on
a goodsized rock prOtruding from the
soil. Barnes dismOunted and picl. ed
from the rock small piece of pure
gold.
That was the beginning of what
those interested believe TO be one of
the most important mining claims in
the history of the new state. Barnes
worked quietly, getting his friends to
take up portions of the land which
he later bought out He accumulated
100 acres, all of which he declares i
covered with placer gold
While he has gone down no deeper
than four feet, within a year he saws
he has taken $500 worth of pure
metal from his gold pasture with very
little effort Mr.. Barnes is in FL PasO
to have some of his gold assayed. and
it average $1.3S a yard, he declares
L is one of a very few placer claims
in that section of the new state
Interested with him in the venture
is T. Fl. Garter, 712 North stanton
street, Texas & Pacific railway con-
ductor