Announcement for County Recorder Candidacy
M L Tesdall announces candidacy for county recorder subject to Republican primary. Huxley April 14, 1906. Pittsburg reports typhoid epidemic with over 1000 pupils out of school. An exchange jokes about arresting Vesuvius for violating anti spit ordinance. Topeka Journal suggests making the public printer a cabinet member. Dowie road into Chicago cooled quickly from lion to lamb. The old man may have seen his best time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Tesdall
Topeka
Dowie
Chicago
Iowa Campaign Tactics Denounced as Subpar by Voters
The piece notes that Elkins and Shaw failed to bolster the campaign, Iowa voters reject Washington dictated orders, and legislators pass but delay anti pass law entry. It cites standpatters calling early conventions and Perkins and Cummins political maneuvers, including Woodbury county actions to prevent revolt and ballot placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
Shaw
Corporation
Iowa
Washington
Perkin
Polk County
Perkins
Woodbury County
Cummins
Boone Plans Open Air Theater and Vaudeville This Summer
A Boone summer program seeks an open air theater and vaudeville while a baseball proposal stirs local talk. A St Louis man died of heart failure after a thirteen inning game, a tragedy linked to his ardent fan status. Ladies of Boone ask council to beautify the city, with Democrats endorsing the idea yet warning the effort may exhaust the park project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
St. Louis
Perkins Stands Pat Seescards In Deal
The Times Republican highlights Mr. Perkins who always stands pat and draws cards in a game. The piece notes his approach defies standard authorities on the game and centers on Perkins as the central figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times-Republican
Pat
Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Railroad influence drives anti Cummins campaign in counties
In counties where Blythe forces cannot stop Cummins delegates, railroad attorneys organize to field legislature candidates opposed to Cummins. Attorney Call announces the primary aim is to defeat Cummins, but a close second is securing a legislature amenable to railroad interests.
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Blythe
Cummins
Call
Blythe editors misstate Cummins real estate orders
The Blythe editors claim Gov. Cummins ordered statewide real estate assessments. The note refutes this, stating he never issued such an order. It states the governor serves on the executive council which reduced assessments retained by local assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
Executive Council
Thieves Break Into Kansas Return Family Cellar
The Sam Harrison family found their outside cellar door broken and about fifty dollars worth of canned fruit stolen including cherries peaches strawberries and a jar of pickles. No clue to the thief and no fruit remained except tomatoes.
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Kansas
Sam Harrison
Campaign narrative praises Governor Cummins amid hostile machine opposition
The piece lauds Governor Cummins for facing a powerful railroad and political machine with no statewide party support or campaign funds. It notes opposition from local and federal officials, editorial abuse in Iowa papers, and personal attacks by figures like Shaw and Elkins. Yet common people greet him warmly as he campaigns largely alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Shaw
Washington
Elkins
Iowa
Perkins
City Approves Major Public Improvements Plan
The city advances a 63000 plan starting on Douglass Street linking with Onondaga and extending sewer work along Carroll Duff Douglas Kellogg Burnett Clark Hoggett to Fayette, Story Iowa and College. Water mains upgrades total 32000 and 6000 funds add lighting plant. Sewer completion target July.
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Three Mile
Douglass Street
Onondaga
R. ©. Bela Haunt
Cedar Rapides
Carroll
Duff
Douglas
Kellogg
Burnett
Clark
Story
Iowa
College Streets
Sears and Roebuck Baby Stirs Catalog Tale
A humorous tale spreads about a Sears and Roebuck baby allegedly arriving with a mail order parcel. Children playing with catalogs announce the new baby as the nurse says it just arrived, prompting the exchange to joke that the baby is adulterated like pepper jam and will be kept since money was sent in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears & Robuck
Perkins movement mutters about Cummins fake resurfaces
Central Iowa observers note that ending speakers sent by Manager Call retell the old fake that Cummins ran as a Democrat. Five years ago the lie was exposed, yet some Cedil Rapids delegates from Polk county repeat the canard to boost Perkins.
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Iowa
Manager Call
Cummins
Cedil Rapids
Polk County
Nevada man Geo White eyes run for Representative
Geo O. White of Nevada visited the city Monday to survey prospects of his candidacy for Representative. Friends across the county urge him to declare. He has not announced yet but bright prospects suggest a forthcoming entry into the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. O. White
Nevada
Mr. White
Excabiter Commandery Guests Attend Ames Services
Excabiter Commandery and their ladies from Boone Iowa joined the Ames contingent for Sunday afternoon services at the Methodist church where Rev A M Shea preached an appropriate sermon. The M E quartet provided fine music. Afterward Knights and guests went to the Masonic hall for luncheon before returning home on the evening train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excabiter Commandery
Boone
Iowa
Ames
A. M. Shea
M. E. Quartette
Masonic Hall
Blake Electric Road Plans and Ames Route Commitment
General Manager Blake says the Ames and College road has cost over 40000 and will be electrified as part of the Newton and Northwestern system. He notes obtaining most right of way from Des Moines to Ames, contracts awarded to Peter Monarch and J L Stevens, and asserts urgency to enter Ames for business and investment, while opposing firm lacks funding or completed plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register and Leader
Blake Electric Road
Ames & College Road
Blake
Newton & Northwestern Railroad
Executive Council
Des Moines
Ames
Peter Monarch
J. L Stevens
Central of Iowa
Opening of the Shoshone Reservation to Homesteaders
The Wind River Shoshone lands in central Wyoming, about a million acres, will open to homesteaders this summer. Rail line reaches Shoshoni within sixty days improving sheep and cattle range near Jackson Hole and Yellowstone Park. Land offices likely at Shoshoni and Lander. quarter sections cost about 1.50 dollars per acre with installments. water rights not included where irrigation is needed.
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Uncle Sam
Wind River
Wyoming
Jackson Hole
Yellowstone Park Forest Reserve
Lander
A Woman’s Viewpoint on Child Labor and Hat Regulations
A Cedar Rapids woman criticizes lawmakers for delaying child labor and juvenile court measures while passing a bird hat ban. She argues for education and women’s voting rights, then jokes of voting officials’ pocketbook motives. The column also notes M. L. Tesdall’s bid for County Recorder, highlighting his four years as deputy and fitness for the office.
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Morrell
Swift
Chase & Sanborn
Hanford
B. A. Knudson
Pure Food Grocery and Meat Market
P. S
Huxley
Pittsburg Penn
Vesuvius
Ance
Dai
Cedar Rapids
Creation
Tesdall
Recorders Office
Mutual
S.C
Walrat
Marinette
Isco
W. M. Bartlett
Wellington
Emporium of Music
National Co
W. G. Stockwell
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