Ames City Election Yields Record Vote and Mayor Result
Ames residents cast over 800 votes in a city election with 810 final, 468 to 339 for mayor between Galen Tilden and Van Chamberlain. Ward results favored Tilden overall by 129, Chamberlain carried the 3rd ward by 12. The contest featured open discussion and public scrutiny of administration and gas/light plant issues.
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Ames
Galen Tilden
Milo Manning
Carl Little
First Ward
4Th Ward
Tilden
Chamberlain
van Chamberlain
South Ames
1St Ward
Star Chamber
New Ames City Council Elected With Aggressive Leadership
Meltzer Potter White and Hoover new men. Snyder and Wilson re elected. 24 Ward Potter new. 34 Ward White new. 1st Ward Munn holdover, Meltzer new. Vote totals show Meltzer 239, Potter 239, Wilson 158, White 134, Hoover 169, Snyder 107. Council to meet Monday to organize and elect officers. The new council promises active service and city growth under the new municipal laws.
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Meltzer
Potter
White
Hoover
Snyder
Wilson
A. H. Munn
W. D. Meltzer
New
A. L. Potter
George White
J. L. Snyder
M. Hullibarger
Wilber Wilson
John Hoover
O'Brien
Rich
Ames
Government Official Here In Ames Visit
Dr Dorcet chief of biochemic division of the Bureau of Animal Husbandry at Washington stopped in Ames Sunday and Monday while en route from the west. He consulted with Dr W B Niles on hog cholera in connection with the college and government experiments.
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Dorcet
Bureau of Animal Hisbandry
Washington
Ames
W. B. Niles
College
Government Experimental
Drake and Ames Freshmen Duel Debate Scheduled
Drake and Ames freshmen debaters prepare for a four dual series with a preliminary Friday session selecting R G Jones H B Stone J N Tudor J M Fulter R E Jacques and F B Miller as the core squad with S H Merce and C R Hutcheson as alternates Judges Guthrie Coover and Bowman preside The question asks whether the United States should boost merchant marines by shipping subsidies
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Drake
Ames
R. G. Jones
H. B. Stone
J. N. Tudor
J. M. Fulter
R. BE. Jacques
F. B. Miller
S. H. Merce
C. R. Hutcheson
Guthrie
Coover
Bowman
United States
Republican National Convention Ad Note from Chicago
A notice from the Intelligencer invites readers to try a want advertisement for the Republican National Convention held in Chicago on June 17. The brief item suggests placing a notice or announcement in the paper for attendees or media coverage.
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Chicago
Ames City Growth and Industry in Early Iowa History
The text describes Ames as a central Iowa city with growing population from 1868 incorporation to 1908 figures over 4 000, plus a student body over 2 000. It highlights railroads, interurban, electric services, water, sewer, and gas status, plus extensive industrial plants, the College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and the Ames laboratories as key to mechanical and engineering opportunities.
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Ames
Iowa
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Iowa State
Ames Laboratories
Birthday of Iowa Senator John Henry Gear
John Henry Gear born Ithaca New York April 7 1825. He moved with family to Galena Illinois then Fort Snelling Iowa territory and became Burlington mayor in 1868. Gear served in the Iowa legislature six years and as governor 1878 to 1882. He held congress seats 1887–1891 and 1898–1905. He died in Washington July 14 1900.
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John Henry Gear
Iowa
United States
Ithaca
N. Y
Galena
Ill
Fort Snelling
Iowa Territory
Burlington
Congress
United States Treasury
Washington
Intelligencer
John L. Waite
Burlington Hawkeye
Gov. Gear
U. S
Gear
Senator Gears
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Dakotas
Pacific Coast
Pension Bureau
Senator Gear
Union
Mr. Gear
White House
Des Moines
Washingto
Ithica
Ezekiel G. Gear
New York
Ills
U. S. Army
Minn
John H. Gear
Bridgman and Brothers
W. F. Coolbaugh
Ruth
Horace 8. Rand
Burlington Lumber Co
John Henry Gear a Democratic stalwart and public servant
John L. Waite portrays Gov. John Henry Gear as a devoted, affable leader with a statewide reach who balanced public duty with personal care. The article recalls his swift, practical problem solving for veterans, broad respect across states, and career from Burlington shop to Des Moines sound governance.
Apron Fire Claims Life of Young Worker
A sixteen year old girl, Anne Flattebo of Story City, died after her apron caught fire while using a stove at the house of M. O. Anderson in Roland. Fire burned the upper body before she collapsed in the yard. she died Monday morning.
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Anne Flattebo
M. O. Anderson
Roland
Intelligencer
Story City
Why Des Moines Boosters Prefer Local Shops
A Des Moines reader argues Des Moines citizens should buy locally. He cites a booster who shopped in Chicago then Des Moines to import goods, noting higher costs after freight and travel. He questions boosting Des Moines by patronizing outside stores.
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Des Moines
Ames
Chicago
Des Moines Register and Leader
Fire Trap Dangers Being Remedied In Schools
Precautions to provide safe exits are expanding nationwide with fire drills led by Superintendent F King in Ames. Des Moines plans outward swinging doors and possible fire escapes on two story buildings. In Marshalltown high school drills freed pupils in two and a half minutes, while Ames Central did it in one and a half. A Henry Street New York kindergarten drill moved 600 children to safety in a minute and a half with minimal damage to the conservatory.
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Ames
Des Moines
Hx Martin
Marshalltown
Ames Central
Children’s Aid Society
Henry Street
New York
Ames Election Battle Over Mayor Bid and City Plant
Nevada reports a quiet municipal election while Ames shows a sharp mayoral contest between Galen Tilden and Van Chamberlain. Chamberlain backs selling the electric light plant and easing local justice controls, while Tilden favors retaining the plant for a better price and keeping the lid on reforms.
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Nevada
General Assembly
Ames
Galen Tilden
van Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Tas
Justice
Tilden
Rough House at Story City Turmoil Echoes Past Gangs
A Story City note rails against weekend disorder as out of town gangs from Gilbert and Randall roam the streets. The writer urges local authorities to crack down and boost marshal pay to curb the capers and protect respectable residents.
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Ned
Gilbert
Randall
Lead Miners and Crockers Busy Day in Shiloh Remembrance
In recounting Shiloh, H A Buck recalls the 46th Illinois Lead Mine Regiment led by Col Washburne. He notes Grant’s army, Crocker’s brigade arrival, and mining and explosive work at Vicksburg while praising Crocker and fellow veteran W G McBurney.
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H. A. Buck
Grant
Shiloh
W. G. McBurney
Crocker
Buck
Galena
Illinois
Ilinois
Washburh
Congress
Washington
Vickspurge
Tennessee
Mr Burney
Confederate General Johnston Killed At Shiloh
April 6 1862 Albert Sidney Johnston, Confederate general, was killed at Shiloh during an attack on Grant’s lines as Union forces pressed. The action marked a pivotal moment in the early Civil War campaign.
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Albert Sidney Johnston
Ktill
Shiloh
Grant
Lincoln visits Richmond in 1865 April fourth
On April 4 1865 President Abraham Lincoln visited Richmond Virginia during the Civil War marking a major moment before his assassination. The trip showcased Union advances and a fragile path toward ending the conflict.
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President Lincoln
Richmond
Banquet Marks Second Annual Men’s Club Event
The Men’s club of the Christian church held its second annual banquet in the church parlors with about sixty attendees. Toasts featured I J Scott as toastmaster and speakers Rev H D Williams, Prof H H Laughlin, Prof A M Newens, and Prof Hill M Bell on topics Fellowship Visions The Con clusion. The event showcases the club as a thriving organization and a highlight of church activities.
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The
Christian Church
I. J. Scott
H. D. Williams
H.H Laughlin
Kirksville Normal School
Kirksville
Missouri
A. M. Newens
Hill M. Bell
Drake University
Clarinda Seeks 55th Regiment Encampment In Ames
A Clarinda Commercial club delegation visited Ames on Thursday to press for the 55th regiment I N G encampment. Dr Powers led the group with strong arguments and guarantees backing their claim.
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Clarinda
Commercial Club of
Ames
55Th Regiment
Lincoln
Powers
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Galen Tilder
the City Council
Rough House
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