Congressmen Hall to Deliver 4th of July Address at Mitchellville
A compilation of disparate notes reports J A T Hall will give the 4th of July address in Mitchellville. It also mentions San Francisco spells and various state topics from hog cholera to water supply, weasels as gopher destroyers, and Ames College graduates forging civil engineering roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. T. Hall
Mitchellville
State College
Ames
P. A. Campbell
University of Maine
Henry Hanson
Ames College
City of
Carroll
Moorish cobbler linked to 36 killings as punishment
A Moorish cobbler was convicted of murdering 36 women whose bodies were found buried in his shop. Officials describe an extreme punishment as he was walled up alive while masons sealed the tomb. The sensational case raises fears of further violence and local unrest.
Premiums At State Fair Stir Wide Farmer Rivalry
A list of premiums for the state fair draws attention from farmers and their wives. Prizes reward top farm and kitchen products including best eye catching corn ears and yeast bread. Entries are open to all with blanks from secretary J Simpson in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Simpson
Des Moines
Cummins campaign status and county by county counts
The dispatch outlines Cummins as the leading candidate with 778 solid delegates and 180 undecided, plus 150 yet to be held. Perkins trails with 363, Rathbun listed with four counties, and several counties still uncommitted or contested amid railroading accusations and factional fights within Iowa Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Des Moines
Chickasaw
Muscatine
Bremer
Davis
Washington
Clarke
Keokuk
Fremont
Potawattamie
Marion
Bucchanan
Carroll, Lee
Howard
Dallas
Winneshiek
Shelby
Allamakee
Audubon
Cummins
Lee
Andabon
Contested Iowa Republican Rope-A-Dole Tactics Exposed
The document outlines Ed Hanter’s Perkins anti Cummins campaign plan to rig county contests and seize the state convention for Blythe and allies. It alleges Waterloo operatives lacked nerve, while Lafe Young threats warn of a party bolt if Cummins is nominated. Progressive delegates could cement Cummins renomination, prompting a split to thwart corporate influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hanter
Perkins
anti-Cummins
Cummins
State Committee
Blythe
Hunter
Jasper
Waterloo
Lafe Young
Gov. Cummins
Iowa
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Barney's
Cai
Mason
Wisconsin
B. A. Knudson
Pure Food
San Francisco
Lascomb
Wellman
North Pole
Paris
Walter
Nevada Electric Company
Mills County
House
Leslie M. Shaw
Davenport
Roosevelt
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Rock Island
Iowa State Fair News
Politics
Committee
Clinton
Butler
Delaware
Wright
Hardin
Franklin
Blackhawk
Scott
GerroGordo
Clayton
Floyd
Fayette
Mitchell
Worth
Grundy
Marshall
Tama
Polk
Story
Union
Guthrie
Boone
Poweshiek
Calhoun
Emmet
Greene
Winnebago
Webster
Buene Vista
Dickinson
Plymouth
Louisa
VanBuren
Lowa
Johnson
Monroe
Mahaska
Madison
Warren
Appanoose
Adams
Decatur
Ringgold
Taylor
Wayne
Page
Adair
Harrison
Vass
Mills
Menona
Osceola
Woodbury
Dubuque
Jackson
Crawford
Rathbun
Linn
Benton
Henry
Jones
Cedar
Jasper, Jefferson
Scott County
Ed Hunter
Burlington Railroad
Wall Paper Trust
Tammany
Hanter
Burlington
Charles A. Pell
Drake University
Iowa State Normal School
Manilaw
W. M. Heston
Pell
Drake
Willie Heston
St. Paul
Northwestern Construction Company
Newton and Northwestern
Boone Candy Kitchen
Story St
G. Childs
J. G. White Company
Boone Republican
Manger
Mary
Valenciens
New York
W. J. Semmons
Bosworth Drug Store
Mutual
City
Marinette
Marinette Gas Engine
Qhitee Sethe’ Lisons
W.M. Bartlett
Wellington Hotel
Imperium of Music
the “Straube
W. G. Stockwell
Bell
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