Des Moines plan origin debated by editors and leaders
The article traces claims over who originated the Des Moines plan with Johnston Berryhill and editor Ingham each tied to advocacy and visits. Harvey Ingham is credited by some for driving adoption, while Gov Gear is praised by John L. Waite. The piece notes the plan’s merits and calls for unity beyond personal disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Intellir
James G. Berryhill
Dolliver
Council Bluffs
Allison
H. Gear
John L. Waite
Burlington
Harvey Ingham
Register Leader
Johnston
Ingham
Washington
Intelligencer
Berryhill
Galveston
Senator Allison’s Image Defended Against Libel Claims
A political notice denounces boilerplate silhouettes used to represent Senator Allison, claiming the printed cuts misrepresent his robust appearance and amount to libel against the senator’s candidacy.
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Allison
Iowa
Ames Government Building Backed by Capt Hull
Capt Hull writes that the Ames government building is a sure thing and that $60 000 is in sight. He urges remittance by post office money order draft or clearing house check as the city needs the funds.
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Hull
Ames
Postoffice
Iowa's next governor choice after Cummins death
The Intelligencer contends the key question is who would fill the Senate seat if Cummins dies, not who would replace Allison. The piece suggests Cummins’ successor could shape state politics and policy for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Allison
Cummins
Editor Menton Elected Delegate to Denver Convention
Congratulations go to Editor John Menton for his election as a delegate to the Denver convention. A note asks whether he will bring Mrs. Sims and Faith McAllister along.
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John Menton
Denver
Ora Williams’s early journalism days at Sioux City Journal
Ora Williams learned the craft of newspapering at the Sioux City Journal during the era when George D. Perkins was active. The brief reminiscence places him in a historic newsroom setting and ties him to Perkins’s period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Williams
Sioux City Journal
George D. Perkins
Des Moines Plan Aims to Remove City Government from Politics
The Des Moines plan was adopted to take the city government out of politics. Salaries were increased 80 that better men could be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Monument to Wirz Draws Civil War Protests Across North and South
The piece condemns plans to erect a Wirz monument at Andersonville arguing it honors a brutal wartime figure. It urges Civil War veterans to protest and cautions against honoring a man responsible for brutal treatment of Union prisoners. It notes broader calls for harmony and criticizes the proposed memorial site.
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Wirz
Thomas Jefferson
Capt
Hullang
Allison
Gov
Cummins
Iowa
Andersonville
North
Lee
Jackson
Union Ners
Tom Ferguson
Oklahoma
Ames Plan Candidates Win To Show Des Moines How To Do It
Ames plan candidates won and will contrast with Des Moines approaches. The result signals political momentum for Ames and hints at competitive local governance influence beyond the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Plan
Ames
Des Moines
IAA J Scott Clears Field on Piles Remedy
Prof. Chas. Kirk and Prof. A. O. Wydel withdraw for county superintendent. J. Scott offers ManZan Pile Remedy at 50 cents, guaranteed, ready for use and promising prompt relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kirk
Maxwell
A. O. Wydel
Roland
J. Scott
Standpat Iowa clash pits Payne against Cummins faction
Nevada Representative surveys the Iowa state convention and blasts standpat leaders while praising Cummins and his tariff stance. The piece notes Perkins’ harsh convention speech and the delegation clash, with Vice President Fairbanks endorsing Cummins’ Iowa idea and questions Payne’s future in the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Payne
Iowa
Nevada
Cummins
Sioux City Journal
Committee On
Ohio
Perkins
Young
Fairbanks
Gov. Cummins
Payne
Base Ball League aims to boost Ames support
Frank Curtis pushes fan involvement for the Ames baseball effort and plans to attend the next meeting in Jewell on Monday. The Herald notes the Story-Hamilton League opened at Story City and another meeting was set for Monday evening April 6 at Jewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Frank Curtis
Jewell
Story City
The
Herald
Deaths in Ames: Catherine Hutchison 1861 1908
Catherine A. Hutchison nee Mc Caskey daughter of Co W McCaskey Ames Iowa born Boone county April 7 1861 moved with family to Story County then to zenorville Ames died March 28 1908 She was a Christian church member and wife of R B Hutchison mother of Roy Charles Annie Robert and Claire Survived by sister Mrs William Hutchison and brother OC W McCaskey Funeral held in the Christian church with Rev J Madd Williams in charge pallbearers listed Interment in Ames Cemetery.
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Catherine A. Hutchison
McCaskey
Co. W. McCaskey
Ames
Boone County
Iowa
Story
Boone
Hutchison
Zenorville
Story Counties
Christian Church
R. B. Hutchison
Roy
Charles
Annie
Robert
Claire
Wm. Hutchison Paren
Dawson
OC. W. Me
Caskey
J. A. Campbell
George Graham
H. P. Wilkinson and Co
Local Sports Teams Shine Despite Mixed Spring Weather
A fragmentary note lists lawn tennis, basketball, and baseball events involving Daniel Bros. and others, hinting at athletic activity across venues and ages as competition continues under variable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnasium German
Daniel Bros
5Il
Real Estate Transfers in Ames Area Listings
Scenic Land & Loan Co transfers to Clyde A Kintzley for 12 and 13 Lock woods ad Ames. Augusta E Underwood transfers to Orrie A Niles for lot 8 bik 2 Underwoods ad Ames. Underwood to Margaret G Niles for woods ad Ames. Multiple parcels exchanged with sums ranging from 300 to 6406 dollars in Ames, including Blairs sub div and Wells subdivision. Transfers involve John T Grove to W B Niles and others to S A Nelson and Ernest Carlson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenic Land & Loan Co
Clyde
Kintzley
Lock Woods
Ames
Augusta E Underwood
Orrie
Robert Wygle
Minnie C Conaway
M B Myers
Raup
P Ad Ames
John T Grove Et al
Niles
Cena M Thayer
F M Cupps
Andrew M Shea
Alwilda Doolittle Et al
Elizabeth Grove
Blairs
H van Duzen
S A Nelson
Ernest Carlson
Administrator's Notice for Henry Foster Estate
The district court of Story county Iowa appoints Wm H Beedle as administrator of the Henry Foster estate. All debts must be paid to the administrator and all claims must be presented to the court for allowance. Dated March 14 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Story County
Iowa
Henry Foster
Ww. H. Beedle
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