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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
4
Hull Wins Nomination for Congress in Seventh District
The article reports Captain John A. T. Hull securing the Republican nomination after a recount in two district counties. Judge Prouty concedes, praising his opponent and urging unity. It discusses the political climate, Roosevelt, Bryan, Taft, and calls for GOP mobilization, plus an 1898 Interstate Commerce Commission safety statistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Prouty
John A. T. Hull
Congress
Republican District Convention
Capt. Hull
Republican Party
Committee On Military Affairs of
Washington
Des Moines Welcomes Democratic Daily Tribune Transfer
Des Moines gains a daily with a Bryan persuasion as the Tribune transfers from Republican to Democratic control. George F. Rinehart becomes editor and George A. Huffman is business manager. Rinehart is described as versatile and scholarly, while Republicans anticipate renewed editorial combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Capital
Daily Tribune
George F. Rinehart
George A. Huffman
Rinehart
George Francis Rinehart
New Des Moines Democratic Daily
Rinehart Leads Bryan Democrat Press Circle
The piece praises George Rinehart as a Bryan Democrat driving sentiment in town while angering veteran Democrats. It notes his role in maintaining a Lincoln political stance, his poetic talent, and his influence on Tribune editorials ahead of his introduction. It also cites his combativeness and willingness to publish verses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart
Towa
Democratic Party
Tribune
George Rinehart
Taft Accepts Republican Nomination for President
Judge Taft delivers a decisive acceptance address outlining his clear stance. He refuses to flatter Wall Street or the land’s trusts, and signals he will follow in the established lines. The speech emphasizes certainty of his position and policy direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
United States
Wall Street
Editorial proposal on Hull Prouty primary in Des Moines
Col Safe Young recalls a Des Moines Capital editorial urging both Hull and Prouty to run by petition to avoid primary confusion. The piece argues voters are tired of the Hull Prouty debate and calls for placing both men on the ballot as independents to satisfy Republicans and clear up preliminary matters before the full ticket campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Safe Young
Prouty
Capt. Hull
Congress
Des Moines
Hull
Hail
Taft
Sherman
Judge McHenry Seeks a Place on the Supreme Bench
The selection of Judge McHenry to the supreme bench would bring new temperament and qualifications to the court. He is a criminal lawyer with broad experience, one of Iowa’s few brainy specialists in this field, and his presence would aid the many criminal cases heard by the court. He also would bring needed presence in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McHenry
Supreme Bench
Iowa
Supreme Court
McHenry
Papal Decree Redefines Catholic Jurisdiction in US and Britain
A papal decree elevates the US and other nations to first class status and transfers jurisdiction from the Congregation of the Propaganda to national congregations. A new congregation will regulate discipline and sacraments, while the Consistory assigns bishops and oversees the congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Spain
Austria
Canada
Newfoundland
Great Britain
Giberaltar
Luxemburg
Holland
Congregation of the Propaganda
Capital criticizes hammer contest comment in Freeman Tribune
Editor Hunter of the Webster City Freeman Tribune weighs in on Safe Young's eligibility for the Knockers' club presidency. The Capital comments on an American winning Olympic hammer throw, noting perpetual knocking has compensations, while the Freeman Tribune counters that practice should help dis tance all competitors in such a contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Young
Knockers
Iowa horses and mules valued at millions
The Iowa horse population represents a fortune nearly equal to John D. Rockefeller according to county auditor returns. The clerical tabulations show 1,124,419 horses valued at 74,567,157 dollars and 43,170 mules valued at 3,351,344 dollars under Auditor Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John D. Rockefeller
State
Carroll
Suffrage Association Convention to Meet in Buffalo
The annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association will be held October 15 in Buffalo. The meetings mark the 60th anniversary of the first Woman's Rights Convention held at Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Buffalo
Wesleyan Chapel
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Betsy Ross an imaginary person? grand-daughter refutes claim
The Keokuk gate city argues Betsy Ross is imaginary, but a Lee county granddaughter counters flesh and blood lineage. The piece also notes renewed prosecutions against Standard Oil and historic presidential transitions. It cites Bryanite volatility in Iowa and a divorce ruling over relocation to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross
Keokuk Gate City
Betsy
Lee County
Chicago Bar Association
Grosscup
Standard Oil Company
Opinion writer Webb Byers praised for steady work
Readers commend Webb Byers for solid opinions and steady effort. The critic notes his guesses inform the public and benefit the present generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Webb Byers
Bryans political addresses span twelve years and twelve million words
The Oska loosa Herald notes no end to Mr Bryans lengthy political addresses over the past twelve years, tallying about 12 000 000 words and suggesting the trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Oskaloosa Herald
Bryan condemned by progressive Republicans in Iowa
Webster City Freeman Tribune quotes a critique of W. J. Bryan by progressive Republicans. It notes Bryan's past appeals to Democrats for Claude Porter, his praise of Roosevelt then backing Alton B. Parker, and argues talk is cheap and he favors the regular party over progressive principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
W. J. Bryan
Cummins
Claude Porter
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Hill
Belmont
Mgr. Bryan
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Church of Christ Bible School and Morning Service
The Church of Christ holds Bible school at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m by the pastor A union service will follow in the park with the C E program hosted after the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
U B Church Plans Sermons by Pastors Stiverson and Evergreen
U B Church led by Pastor J W Stiverson will preach at 11:00. A second service is planned at Evergreen at 3:00 with Y P O U following park service.
Lid on Story City lid becomes local spectacle
The Cambridge Leader asks if the lid is on in Story City and answers yes. The lid causes residents to move to the street as the Merry Widow lid becomes the talk of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Story City
Story City Herald
Sunday School Giants Grow Across the Nation
The Sunday School Times reports 1905 had 155,007 schools with 14,127,541 enrollments and 1908 saw 170,028 schools with 15,110,172 students. Donations rose from 56000 to 106000 in the last triennium and may reach 150000 next. San Francisco is slated for the 1911 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday School Times
of the Land
San Francisco
Man Zan Pile Remedy Offered For Sale
Advertisement claims a hemorrhoid operation will not be necessary with Man Zan Pile Remedy. Ready to use with guaranteed results. Priced at 60 cents and sold by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Gamble
Whisky laws defied by poll wielding officials
A Mt. Pleasant News excerpt argues the whisky element persists in subjugation as officials resist laws, aided by their influence at the polls. It notes many galoonkeepers ignore restrictions, with some bolder than others, demonstrating class-wide defiance of legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant News
Electric Light Plant Schedules Closures for August
The electric light plant will close on Wednesday August 12 Monday August 17 and Friday August 21 from 1 30 to 4 80 due to Chautauqua. F W Linebaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
F. W. Linebaugh
Newhard and Erwin Families Welcome Daughters
Mr and Mrs Harry Newhard announce the birth of a daughter Friday July 24. Prof and Mrs A T Erwin report a daughter born Wednesday July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhard
Harry Newhard
Erwin
Prof
Mrs
A. T. Erwin
Nonpareil Club Meeting At Mrs Cagwin Home
A Nonpareil club gathering is planned at the home of Mrs Cagwin on Hoggatt avenue Tuesday August 4. The notice encourages members to attend the home social event and discuss club affairs.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills Sold by Gamble
DeWitt's Little Early Risers described as pleasant small pills easy to take and offered for sale by C. A. Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
C. A. Gamble
Exchange I Owe This Business Notice About Subscriptions
A brief notice portrays the value of cash on subscription and warns that nonpaying customers will be omitted from descriptions. The piece hints at a reader who may be the subject, framing the message with a gentle admonition.
Ames Seeks Sidewalk Contractors for City Projects
The City of Ames Iowa invites sealed proposals by August 24 1908 for constructing sidewalks with specified lengths and depths. Costs at abutting properties funded by assessments while street intersections financed by the city. bonds and checks required. city reserves right to accept or reject bids.
Proposals for Ames Iowa Sidewalks and Crossings Bid
City of Ames Iowa invites bids for sidewalk and crossing construction with details on area and depth. Bids due by August 17 1908 at 8 00 pm. Completion target November 1 1908. Cash payment by city on acceptance. bonds and conditions specified.
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OhAe
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Church of Christ
U. B. Church
J. W. Stiverson
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Ma i HG
A. B. Maxwell
M. A. Manning
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