Des Moines Convention Chooses Drake for Governor
Delegates at Des Moines on July 11 chose General Drake on the sixth ballot amid county shifts from Harlan and Parrott. The convention nominated Drake for governor with Ormsby and Kamrar backing, while Henry Sabin was renominated for superintendent and Geo W. Perkins for railroad commissioner. The state central committee elected McMillan as chairman and adopted a pro Republican platform endorsing protection, sound money, and Allison.
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Wernor Vee
Francis Marion Drakeeutenant
Matt Parrott Stato
Henry Sabin
Geo. W. Perkins
Weet Ombh Given
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Drake
McFarland
Harlan
Ablan
Parrott
Hop
Ward Drake
Ormaby
Hewarlai
Preke
Tee Kamrar
Linn County
Polk
Pottawattamie
Geo. Wink
I Sivd—H
Weaver
Wapello
T. M. Kemble
Muscatine
Shimttto
Independence
Pourth
J. E. Blythe
Mason City
Ballot drama shapes governor race and senate graft plan
The session stalls over the liquor plank as Mec Farland and Harsh factions favor ex Senator Harlan for governor on the second ballot, though not yet nominated. Drake is rumored for third ballot nomination with Parrott Kamrar and Ormsby delegates backing a swap that would seat Parrott in the Senate, Kamrar as lieutenant governor, and Ormsby as adjutant general if Allison wins the presidency.
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Farland
Harlan
Drake
Parrott
Kamrar
Ormsby
Allison
Senate
Convention Incidents and Early Iowa County Census
The Des Moines dispatch reports a lively convention moment with Lane praising Allison as next president, a tense ovation for the senator, and mixed reactions to currency and pork-barrel issues. Hardin County census shows 20,880 residents with notable growth since 1890, led by Iowa Falls and Eldora. A Chicago Iowa and Dakota road extension rumor centers on B S Ellsworth, while a Cedar Rapids postal case ends with a man likely to face charges. Wheelmen national meet opens in Asbury Park with a 5000-strong crowd and a packed slate of prize events and medals.
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Allison Crenton
Tribune
Des Moines
Lane
Allison
Wim
Judge Wright
Carter
Hardin County
Taws Falls
Commonwealth
Towa Pals
Eldora
Iowa
Ackley
Chigago
Dakota
Aldenta
Ellsworth
Iowa Falls
Chicago, Iowa
Eldora Tunction
Blisworth
Cuban war correspondent Frank Woodward returns home endangered
Frank P E Woodward, once reported killed in Cuba, arrived on the Ardandhu steamship under quarantine. He says Spanish soldiers captured him twice and Cuban authorities tried to press him into service. He cites poor US consul handling at Gibara and praises Captain Walker for arranging British protection to safety.
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New York
Frank P. E. Woodward
Cuba
Woodward
Morning Journal
Tle
Maceo
Banes
Gibara
Walker
Ardandhiu
United States
Jose H. Beola
Beola
Collapse at Casino building injures lodge members
Latter reports from AlManitin City New Jersey say that those injured during a floor collapse at a Casino social session of the national lodge of Diks are improving. Frederick Klaproth, a Camden musician, is in critical condition after being crushed between beams. Mrs Rossewell of Philadelphia is also listed in critical condition but improving. Several others once thought seriously hurt are reported only lightly bruised.
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AlManitin City
N. J
National Lodge of Diks
Frederick Klaproth
Camden
Rossewell
Philadelphia
Fraud Charge Filed in Chicago Dry Goods Firm
Fraud charges were filed against Carl Dornburg Lipman Glick and Joseph Hormer of the Leader department store after an affidavit by J. W. Farwell & Co. alleged false statements to obtain goods on credit. Glick posted $12,000 bail. the other two members were to appear later and post bail.
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Chicago
Tapius
Carl Dornburg
Lipman Glick
Joseph Hormer
J. W. Farwell & Co
Glick
Hayward Stay Granted In Hayward Case To July Twenty First
In Minneapolis the supreme court issued a stay of execution for Harry Hayward until July 21 while an appeal is heard at the October term. A definite hearing date was not set, and the process may stretch into next winter. In Asbury Park New Jersey trial heats of the League of American Wheelmen events gave a series of results across multiple classes, with heats won by Sims, Gardiner, Helfert, Callahan, Monroe, Harrison, Barber, Barter, Schmidt, Brtz and Caldwell among others.
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Minn
Harry Hayward
Supreme Court
Asbry Park
Asbury Park
N. J
W. P. Sims
Washington
A. D. Kennedy
Chicags
Arthur Gardiner
Chicago
Charles
Murphy
Brooklyn
Lima
Wor Bhy
W.C. Helfert
Utica
Frank J. Kenny
C. H. Callahan
Huftaio
H. Allen
Syracuse
Firathon
O. 8. Monroe,’ Cohoesan Knight
H. G. Winters
Joe Harrison
Asbury
W.piceaver
Albany
W. A. Barber
New York
RB. W. Crouse
Philadelphia
Tom Barter
Cambridgeport
A. B. Stow
Spring
Douglas
Bi Goodman
New
Deny
Fragmentary OCR Item on Local Notice
Readable parts describe a public notices event with authorities named and a deadline stated. Remaining fragments hint at a pending action or filing. Further specifics are unreadable but the notice centers on official proceedings and required dates.
Bank Cashier Skips With 310000, Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines July 12. Officers seek C. Davis cashier of State Bank of Peru in Madison county who has skipped with about 310000. Davis left after handling 6500 from Des Moines banks and earlier sent no traceable letters. Safe combination changed. he is believed out of the country.
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Des Moines
State Bank of Peru
Madison County
C. Davis
Davis
Peru
Newton
Waa
Ds Moines
Valley National Des Moines National
Citizens’ National
Peril
Dry goods men quarrel over hosiery duties at Chicago
Dispute between New York and Chicago dry goods dealers over imported German hosiery. Chicago dealers accuse New York rivals of undervaluing goods at the customs house to dodge full duties. Chicago firms say they buy in bulk, undercutting Gotham sellers. U S customs appraisers meet to settle the dispute amid tension.
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Custom House
Chicago
New York
Germany
United States Custom Department Ia
Sarn
Aly
Highbinder Fear in San Francisco Chinatown Trade
A rough report notes worry in Chinatown as tensions rise in the San Francisco area. The piece mentions a brokered activity and fears of further incidents before mid month amid local unrest and concerns about safety.
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Phineas
Highbinder
Chinatown
Wally
Report on Omaha reservation land troubles and Flournoy company
Indian Inspector McLaughlin reports to Secretary Smith on tensions between the government and Flournoy Land Company over Omaha and Winnebago lands near Pender Nebraska. He cites speculators pressuring settlers, notes notes backed by company mortgages delaying leases, and warns that the company may cajole tenants to withhold leasing unless settlement occurs. A conference with settlers yielded government concessions, with an expectation of quick settlement unless the company sways them again.
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Washington
James McLaughlin
Hoke Smith
Flournoy Land Company
Omaha and
Winnebago Reservation
Pender
Neb
Beck
Il Mega
Flournoy Company
Tes
McLaughlin
Mrs Stanford's Diamonds Spark European Gossip
London reports swirl over Mrs Stanford's plan to visit Europe and reveal her vast diamond collection. Her husband Mr Stanford reportedly spent millions purchasing royal gems, including blue pink yellow and flawless white sets, with tiaras, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. The collection features a $100,000 necklace and a $30,000 pendant set, plus numerous other stones and monogrammed pieces. analysts note immense value and potential sensational display.
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London
Stanford
Tarabella
Spain
Paris
Brunswick
National Educational Association hold session in Denver
The second general session of the National Educational Association was held this morning in Denver Colorado. After committee appointments a program of education talks was outlined with James Milas of Oneonta New York and Nashville leaders slated to deliver addresses this evening. The afternoon program featured subordinate speakers and educational topics.
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Colo
Nashville
James
Milas
Oneonta
N. X
Peete
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