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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
2
The Ackley World discusses political issues and party contrasts, criticizing tariff policies and corporate influence. It highlights Democrats and Republicans, cites conventions and nominees, and notes Eldora’s growing mail delivery costs under new law, projecting long-term delivery goals.
The Waterloo Reporter hints at a first choice in the eleventh judicial district and third congressional district alignment among Franklin, Hardin, and Wright counties. It notes Mr Evans as a potential rival to Speaker Henderson, cites Roosevelt supporting Cuba tariff reciprocity, and reports Democrats in Hawaii hold their state convention.
The Republican press of Iowa's eleventh district backs Congressman Thomas and supports J. S. Parsons for the Democratic nomination, praising Parsons' legal ability and district stewardship while criticizing Governor Wood, the Cuban reciprocity issue, and Roosevelt's Cuban policy. The piece notes political tensions, sugar trusts, and insurgent defiance, with wide-ranging commentary on public figures and policy.
Judge N M Hubbard a longtime Republican fig ure in Iowa politics died suddenly at his Cedar Rapids home Monday. He recalled Iowa’s growth from 200k to 2.4m in Linn County and shared memories from Sioux City in 1856. The piece notes a third district congressional race and questions Hardin’s district alignment.
The piece recalls a Civil War moment when a gray boy-sergeant risked his life to bring water to wounded Union soldiers under heavy fire. It contrasts Boer bravery with global reception, then shifts to satirical and opinion notes on imperial politics, aristocracy, and colonial warfare, including a Nye auction quip and a critique of generals and heroes.
An examining board has been appointed to conduct an examination at Des Moines of guardsmen for commissions on Thursday, June 19. The new board includes Calona, James Rush Lincoln of Ames, Col. John R Prime, inspector general of Iowa, Col. C. B. Rail chief signal officer, and Major William Mentzer of the 51st Iowa. About fifteen candidates are expected, including officers of the new laws signal corps in Des Moines.
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