State gets chance in criminal procedure reform
Judge Deemer of the supreme court urged shifting safeguards toward the state in criminal cases while preserving constitutional rights. He proposed eliminating preliminary and grand jury hearings, making regular jury trials the original trial, and curbing defense attorneys from exploiting prejudices, arguing a granger legislature would enable occasional convictions.
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Deemer
Supreme Court
Groun
Prairie Club
Des Moines
Judge Deemer
Roosevelt Pushes Congress to Fast Track Legislation
The piece portrays President Roosevelt urging rapid action from Congress with multiple invitations to ride the reform effort. It claims the president will wait only so long before moving ahead and questions whether the nation is governed by the people or Standard Oil, seeking clarity before spring corn planting.
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Roosevelt
Steenth
Congress
Standard Oil Company
Timing Events in Roosevelts Message and NY Speech Clash
The article notes charges that the presidents message to Congress was timed to blunt Gov Hughes's New York speech. It mentions a pattern of timed events, a prior panic blamed on the president, and Robbie Armstrong’s Washington trip urging a third term denial. It also references press subsidies and restored confidence after the panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Gov. Hughes
New York
Robbie Armstong
Washington
Roosevelt
Ayer’s Pills Proposed For Bilious Symptoms
The ad suggests Ayer’s Pills aid bilious complaints with a coated tongue and symptoms like bad taste, loss of appetite, headaches, and breakfast issues. Made by the D. C. Ayer Co. Lowell Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
D. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Turmoil Echoes in National Leadership Reports
The text notes renewed efforts to restore stock gambling and tariffs, accusing the president of losing grip and nerve. It mentions Gov. Hughes delaying his address, criticizing the timing as clashing with the president's speech.
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Gov. Hughes
Private Jack Morrison Nominated for 6th District Congress
The Hedrick Journal urges veteran Private Jack Morrison as a congressman candidate in the 6th district. Morrison, long active in Iowa politics, has served multiple terms in the Iowa legislature and helped shape the state agricultural college. He is praised by Ames friends for potential national service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedrick Journal
Congress
6Th
Jack Morrison
Iowa
State Agricultural College
Ames
Larrabee Praised In Webster City Retrospective
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune reprints a Webster City editor’s past statements praising Governor Larrabee as a man of integrity. The piece contrasts criticism in Des Moines with the governor’s longstanding public esteem and lack of demagogic motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellen
Des Moines Tribune
Larrabee
Webster City
Judge Josiah Given Dies Veteran Iowa Judge in Des Moines
Judge Josiah Given a Mexican and Civil War veteran and longtime district and supreme judge in Iowa died at his Des Moines home on Monday. Born August 31 1828 in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania he lived in Bakersville Ohio before moving to Iowa after the war He was grandfather to J A Given a college senior and Los Hermanos club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Given
Iowa
Des Moines
Westmooreland County
Bakersville
Ohio
J. A. Given
Los Hermanos Club
Senator Dolliver Birthday Observed in West Virginia
The article notes Senator Jonathon P Dolliver born in West Virginia on February 6, 1858. It marks his 50th birthday today highlighting his age and origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathon P
Jesse Jamestown Exposition Nicknamed By Critics
Reporters note that after the death there is debate among rivals who disparage the event naming it the Jesse Jamestown exposition, while others defend its significance and memory.
Bomb from the White House escalates clash in Cannon’s mouth
A vivid editorial remark suggests a direct attack or strong confrontation aimed at the Cannon House, reflecting heightened political tension. The phrasing implies a sharp rhetorical blow or decisive action within a governmental context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Governor Hughes Airs Message After Quiet Period
Gov Hughes appears to have paused his public statements weeks earlier and spoke last week with a decisive message. The report notes his prior silence and a shift in tone or policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hughes
France Recognizes American Independence 130 Years Ago
A brief notice marks France's formal recognition of the United States as an independent republic, dated to a century and a third years prior, reflecting diplomatic developments and the young nation's international standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
American Republic
Hadley Visits Town in County Attorney Campaign
Herbert B. Hadley of Nevada, a candidate for county attorney, was in town Monday greeting friends and expressing confidence in his campaign. He is described as an attorney with a record of public service and strong views on good government and the duty to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B. Hadley
Nevada
First Experience as a Candidate for County Office
F W Heers, a 25 year Story City area resident and lifelong Republican, seeks a county office for the first time. A farmer by trade, he is described as having been successful in farming and as someone who would keep county affairs in safe hands if nominated by the Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Heers
Story City
Maxwell Tribune
The Best Ever Two Orphans at Ames Opera House
The authorized version of Two Orphans starring Kate Claxton in Ames Iowa at the Opera House on February 12th. Louise the blind girl will play the poor orphan and Miss O Claxton directs the Countess with a strong cast and Conrad promising expert scenery and costumes for a gripping, suspenseful performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Claxton
Fred G. Conrad
Opera House
Ames
Iowa
Louise
Miss O Claxton
Januschek
Conrad
Public sale at farm near Ames February 14 1908
Auction at 12:00 PM on Friday details a farm sale 81g miles northeast of Ames opposite George Graham farm. Items include 9 head horses 17 head cattle 10 head shoats 10 dozen chickens one stack of straw corn and farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
George Graham
A. K. Bingemann Ie
F. Posegate
B. J. Syelden
Republican County Committee Meeting Sets 1908 Conventions
The Republican County Committee of Nevada Iowa met with nineteen members present to plan county and precinct conventions. Temporary chairmen were named for two conventions, and primary election laws were explained. Notices call for the first county convention March 7 1908 at Nevada Court House to elect delegates to state and congressional conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republlican
Nevada
L. M. Bosworth
D. M. Grove
R. Corneliassen
Story City
E. H. Addison
Soper
Byers
Court House
Iowa
Said
Deseines
Debet
Des Moines
Owa
Chicago
Ill
Eae
A. B. Cummins
Announcement of Supervisor Candidates in 1908 Primaries
F W Hee of Story City announces candidacy for member of the Board of Supervisors, subject to Republican county primary. H Jacobson of Gilbert, dated February 6 1908, states seeking to succeed J O Michaelson, subject to Republican approval at the next primary on June 2.
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Iam
Board of Supervisors
F. W. Hee
Story City
J. O. Michaelson
H. Jacobson
Gilbert
Fowler Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
Frank N. Fowler declares his bid for County Treasurer, subject to Republican voters at the June 2, 1903 primary. Ames editor. January 29.
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Frank N. Fowler
Chapel address and services in religious notices
Sunday is set apart for special prayer in colleges. Dr A B Storms will deliver the chapel address in the morning at College Chapel C H Cessna Chaplain. Christian Science services at 7 30 pm in Odd Fellows Hall. Reading room open Wednesdays and Saturdays 2 30 to 5 pm at 618 Douglass avenue.
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C. H. Cessna
A. B. Storms
Christian Science Services
Odd Fellows Hall
Christian Science Reading
Douglass Avenue
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Notice
The regular meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church is set for Tuesday February 11 at 2 30 p m at the parsonage. St John s Episcopal Church rector Herbert A Wilson hosts morning prayer and sermon at 11 00 a m with Sunday school before the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Herbert A. Wilson
Tam Hadley Announces Bid for County Attorney
County candidate Tam Hadley declares run for County Attorney pending Republican primary decision. Nevada date noted January 24.
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Tam
H. E Hadley
Ode
Sheriff Candidates Announced in Iowa Primary
The notice lists Frank E. Kooser from Milford Township Ames and Tom Thompson along with Fred C. Warrick as contenders for Story County Sheriff in the Republican primary to be decided by voters. It cites dates and locations in Nevada and Ames.
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Repubican
Frank E. Kooser
Milford Township
Ames
Fred C. Warrick
Nevada
Kodol Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Troubles
An advertisement promotes a natural digestant named Kodol as the best remedy for all stomach troubles. It claims prompt relief by aiding digestion of foods and notes availability from C. A. Gamble.
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C. A. Gamble
Joint Closing Out Sale Near Gilnert Outario and Boone
Auction notice listing a closing out sale 334 miles west and 1g mile south of Gilnert, 244 miles west and 44g miles of Outario, 9 miles east and } mile north of Boone on Thursday Feb. 18. Items include 20 head of cattle, 18 good milch cows, 1h English Berkshire brood sows, 6 full fed Daree brood sows, 84 fall shoots, farm machinery, several dozen chickens and geese. Deal Bros & Donham with B O McGlin E F Posegate J F Nall clerk Will Totien handle the sale.
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Gilnert
Outario
Boone
Deal Bros & Donham
B. O. McGlin
E F Posegate
J. F. Nall
Will Totien
Unpardonable Sin in Civic Life Theme and Evening Music
Morning theme titled The Unpardonable Sin in our Civic Life. Evening program features Mr Hansen speaking on County Y.M.C.A. work. Anthem Send out Thy Light by Gounod. Soloist Mrs Haltz. Evening anthem By the River of Babylon. Stillman and Quartette perform. God that Madest by Schilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansen
Methodist Episcopal Church Services and Epworth League
Andrew M. Shea pastor as services held at the skating rink. Sunday school at 9 45 with M Capps superintendent. Sermon at 11 00 a m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m. Sermon at 7 30 p m. League subject Help and Deliverance in God led by Samuel Moore.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew M. Shea
M. Capps
Epworth
Samuel Moore
Walter I. Fowler pastor leads church services and programs
Walter I. Fowler, pastor, oversees Bible School at 9 45 at 100 Sermon Faith Hope Love. Junior Union meets at 3 00. B Y P U at 6 30. Evangelistic service at 7 30 with the subject What Christianity Is Good For and special music.
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Walter I. Fowler
Y M C A Service Sunday at 4 Conducted by Coach James Whitmore
A Sunday afternoon Y M C A service at 4:00 will be conducted by James Whitmore a Northwestern University graduate and current football coach at Bellevue College.
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James Whitmore
Northwestern University
Bellevue College
Prayer Day at College Observed with Evening Revival
J W Stiverson pastor leads special prayer for colleges in the morning with an 11 o clock sermon. Y M C A boys take charge of the 7:80 meeting. Revival meetings at Evergreen conclude Sunday evening.
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J. W. Stiverson
Y. M
Evergreen Close
Baptists Hold Annual Meeting Wednesday Afternoon and Evening
A Baptist congregation conducted its annual meeting with sessions planned for Wednesday afternoon and evening, focusing on church activities, mission reports, and community outreach. Leaders invited members to participate and stay for fellowship events afterward.
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Baptists
Baptist Church Rolls Up Year of Progress and Plans
The Baptist church held its annual roll call and business meeting with enthusiasm. It reports higher benevolence giving, over $200 spent on evangelistic efforts, about $800 raised for a new building, and a treasury balance for the coming year. Steps will be taken to secure more Sunday school space and a modern church home. plans will be submitted for city improvement. Officers include Jerk, Mrs H S Hoot treasurer, Prof T M Blakeslee, trustees K W Brown D A Nash G H Mellor S T Harris W R McCusky. Choir director Will Bower, pianist Lydia Brown.
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the Baptist Church
Ames
Tallewiss
Jerk
Fried to Hold 4th Annual Duroc Jersey Sale
P. Fried sponsors a fourth annual sale of Duroc Jersey bred sons on Thursday February 13. The event focuses on high quality animals offered by Fried with potential buyers attending from nearby farms and markets.
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Gs. P. Fried
Duroc Jersey Bred Sons
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Ind Creek
Ayette
Ada
Nevada Hd
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New
Alban
Stine
Palestine
Union
Brussels
College Chapel
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W. J. Minchin
Sumner
Hamilton
VU. B. Church
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