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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
5
Iowa Republicans select Nestor as their Senate candidate, arguing he remains a viable representative. Delegates emphasize age is not a barrier to leadership as they rally behind the party’s chosen hopeful.
Pickett runs ahead with 5 060 votes over Sweet as Weldon aims for representative seat. Duren beats Beebe in Hampton while Moir loses in Franklin County, signaling a clear outcome in key local contests.
Special to World reports Carroll wins governorship with a close county margin. In Third district, Cummins forces claim a narrow victory as Wright, Ackley, and Hardin counties show leanings toward Allison. Beebe wins representative race in Franklin, Mallory tops sheriff, and overall statewide tally forecasts a solid Allison advantage over Cummins.
Vanishingly close margins reported from Allison headquarters claim estate for the senator by 17 000 to 19 000 while statewide polls show pluralities of 12 000 to 15 000 from Carroll onward for most offices. Contested races yield scattered counts with candidates like Welden and Meader among others.
Senator La Follett faces a sharp clash over fiscal policy as discussions continue. The record notes inner-party dispute and a push for clearer budget deadlines amid rising concerns about financial management.
A conservative estimate tracks Allison votes by precinct with totals for Alden Cummina Garat Eldora and Tiptoe Cummina. Delegates to county conventions are set with Republicans naming eight or so delegates and Democrats ten, to be chosen June 20 at county seats.
A fragmented Iowa item list notes disappearances and incidents around Dows Greene Ackley and Emmetsburg. Brown a Lattimer shoe dealer disappears. Local creditors close shops as fires and losses occur. A divorce case at Allison stumbles with insanity findings. July 4 celebrations and power outages reported. A Freeport boy killed in Minnesota linked to a circus wreck. Emmetsburg steamboating and heavy rain hinder farming.
Governor Cummins, after praising progress and urging civic unity, hints he will oppose a fourth term for Dolliver. He previously said this would be his last campaign but now plans to stay in the fight for renomination, noting continued public service ahead of further races.
The Ackley public high school class of nine will deliver baccalaureate addresses at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening completing the twentieth annual graduation. The program begins at eight, with a diversified lineup. the speaker urges building for eternity and leading an exemplary life, citing figures from biblical times and modern leaders. A separate obituary notes the death by drowning of Paul Wolfe, 17, in an Iowa home tank, with coroner's inquest and sworn jury proceedings.
Weather notes report above normal temperatures and heavy rainfall from Monday through Friday. Corn to be replanted due to washouts, with early fields weedier but cultivating opportunity after recent rain. Potatoes grass and clover grew vigorously while some land saw yellowed grain. Electric car line plans outlined with a 127 mile route from Waterloo to Ames. new creamery leadership at Cleves boosted milk output. Trials of hog cholera vaccine injections reported as promising by Ames researchers. Waterloo police warn of job scams targeting girls and a Mrs. Harm Kruse dies near Drake church. Hardin county Republican delegates set for June 20 convention in Eldora.
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