Announcements of County Office Candidacies and Dates
A stream of 1894 notices announces candidates for district clerk auditor recorder county attorney and recordership in Story County Ames Zearing Nevada and surrounding areas. Names include CHARLES HAMILTON J L SMITH E W Garrorp M P WEBB and F D THOMPSON with candidacy subject to the Republican County Convention decisions and actions. May dates noted: May 3 May 18 and May 21 1894.
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Republican County Convention
Charles Hamilton
Ames
Story County
J. 3. Smith
Zearing
Iowa
E. W. Garrorp
Nevada
M. P. Webb
Anfin Ersland Seeks Recordership in Story County
Cambridge candidate Anfin Ersland campaigns for Story county recordership with vigor citing 40 years in the county, Union service representation, and loyal Republican Party work. He asks voters for support and consideration.
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Anfin Ersland
Cambridge
Story County
Republican Party
Gifford Endorses Story County Clerk Nomination
Mr. E. W. Gifford tells Story county Republicans he would accept a nomination for Clerk of the District Court as a mid summer gift. He is described as a wide awake visiting young man capable of gathering a following by convention day.
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E. W. Gifford
Story County
Webb seeks Republican renomination for Story County Attorney
Mr Webb, current county attorney, asks Story County Republicans for renomination. He is a familiar party officer and private, noted for success as county prosecutor and for clean, honest conduct. He is a pleasant and respectable official to meet.
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Webb
Story County
County officers eye two term rule surge and convention scramble
The passage of a two term rule spurs many to enter the race for county offices now seen as a free field. With a convention likely in late June, the scramble for nominations will intensify as candidates prepare for the next two years.
Peterson Seeks Story County Recordership
Mr. O B Peterson of Story City visited Ames Friday evening and Saturday morning to present his candidacy for the Story County Recordership. The piece praises his republican loyalty and service and predicts a strong, perhaps winning, vote if the party handles the bid fairly.
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O. B. Peterson
Story City
Ames
Story County
O. B
Peterson
Mr. Peterson
Thompson for County Attorney Nomination by Republican Convention
A Nevada resident, Mr. F. D. Thompson, declares his candidacy for County Attorney contingent on the Republican county convention's decision. If nominated and elected, he would serve as adviser to the board of supervisors and as public prosecutor, using his city attorney experience and convictions to provide safe county government guidance. The endorsement notes Thompson’s readiness and broad voter appeal.
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F. D. Thompson
Nevada
Thompson
Board of Supervisors
Mr J S Smith Seeks Auditor Nomination in Story County
J S Smith of Zearing announces as a Republican candidate for Story county auditor. With recent mercantile work, he claims practical experience for the post and expresses willingness to be bound by convention action. The piece urges Republican voters to consider his candidacy.
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Mr. Smith
Three Generals Sentenced After Capitol Grounds Walk
Generals Coxey Browne and Jones received 20 days in jail for carrying a banner into capitol grounds. Coxey and Browne were fined $5 or ten days more for walking on the grass, a punishment seen as harsh after their rain soaked march to present a living petition to Congress.
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Coxey
Browne
Jones
Capitol
Hill and Dale
Congress
Snow Closes Western Kentucky With Snowfall
The people of western Kentucky woke to two to eight inches of snow on Sunday and freezing temperatures in places. The heavy icy cover risks extensive crop damage and possible weather-related disruption.
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Western
Kentucky
Kelley’s Navy Ends Nine Day Iowa Sail to Quincy
Kelley’s flat boats voyage on the Des Moines River reached Quincy with a safe landing. Iowa’s interest faded as Illinois assumed guardianship of the venture and its participants.
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Kelley
Iowa
Des Moines
Quincy
Lowa
Illinois
Wreckage Draws Thousands to Shoreline Spectacle
Wreckage along the shore drew thousands as waves battered the wrecks beyond the regular water line. On Saturday the sight of debris tossed by the surf captivated spectators who watched the breakers roll in and collide with the wrecks.
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Lief
Trustees Refuse to Consider Charges Against Prof Patrick
The Agricultural College trustees declined to review charges against Prof Patrick, despite his request for an investigation. Prof F A Leighton denies ever accusing Patrick of unfairness and says Patrick seeks only truth in his experimental work, per Sunday Register.
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the Agricultural College
Prof. Patrick
F. A. Leighton
Sunday Register
W B Martin of Greenfield Named Railroad Commissioner Candidate
The Hon. W B Martin of Greenfield Iowa a former member of the lower house and visiting committee to the I A C is announced as a candidate for railroad commissioner. In Ames he impressed locals with his manner and appearance. He is linked to the Tilden family and Dr. Richmond and is famed as the father of the Martin Maid Bill.
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W.B Martin
Greenfield
Iowa
General Assembly
Ames
Tilden
Richmond
Martin Maid Bill
Pennsylvania Flood Worsens As Cities Struggle With Waters
The report details widespread flooding in Pennsylvania with Williamsport and Johnstown severely affected. Bradford suffers its worst flood on record while Williamsport sees four to twenty feet of water as heavy rain continues. The piece urges gratitude for the community's relative immunity to disasters.
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Pennsylvania
Williamsport
Johnstown
Bradford
Trustees Restore Harmony at Iowa Agricultural College
The state college trustees meeting last week ended ongoing disputes over the institution. Professors Wilson and Budd lead the farm education and experiments, earning broad support from farmers, horticulturists, and dairymen while facing jealousy from rivals.
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State Agricultural College
Wilson
Budd
Iowa
Eve
Iowa State College Faces Meddling Critics Over Dairy Program
Trustees of the Iowa State Agricultural College defend the dairy school against meddling and plagiarism charges. They praise President Beardshear and instructors Budd and Wilson, affirming the college's leading status and insistence on continuing its work despite opposition.
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Agricultural College
Iowa State Agricultural College
Beardshear
Budd and Wilson
Lowa State Agricultural College
Iowa
Bold Des Moines Murder and Robbery Trio Apprehended
Three young Des Moines men Knout Hammill and Weems attacked a Great Western Railroad conductor near Garfield school house over a stolen purse and murder for robbery. The injured man died soon after. A landlady recognized the suspect from whiskey hints and led police to arrests.
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Des Moines
4Th Street
3D Street
Garfield School House
Great Western Railroad
L. &. Ridpath
John Knout
Barney Hammill
George Weems
The Twig Bent The Tree The Making Of A Man
An observer warns that today’s idle street youths will become tomorrow’s troublemakers or productive citizens depending on their early habits. He argues stern lessons shape character from age twelve and stresses self ambition guides future success.
Des Moines river raft recruit not joining the army
The Fort Dodge Messenger notes a man aged about thirty who lounges on a raft down the Des Moines river and refuses to join the army marching to Washington to gain government aid while farmers donate food. The piece contrasts him with real recruits.
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Des Moines
Washington
Fort Dodge
College Notes Highlight School Events and Alumni
The kindergarten department moves to music hall while first tennis on new grounds opens. Dr M H Reynolds visits as veterinary professor at Mira Agricultural College. Mr Godly of LeGrande visits. farm-house Conversationale planned. Frost damages crops. field day attracts large attendance and financial support. Senior class wins most honors. Weaver family visits Davenport. Lincoln to host Junior and Senior officers June 1. Four weeks remain of school then five week vacation. Rev Dr Thrush from Spencer Iowa leads chapel. divine from Bombay to conduct next Sunday. E R Benton resigns to Sioux Falls. Prof N E Hansen travels Europe for study. Rev Hester of Ames speaks on ideals and companions. W O McElroy elected chairman of state agricultural college board.
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Davenport
Ven
Lincoln
Field Day At L A C A New Era In Athletics
The new era in athletics at L A C was inaugurated on May 17 at the new athletic park. The soft track limited records but crowds followed the events with a bulletin board listing winners and points. Evening musical entertainment by the I A C association and East Ames guests featured the band, solos, and comic acts. Stanton McLaughlin presented prizes. the orchestra closed the program. The event is remembered as a notable treat by Ames musicians.
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L. A.C
New Athletic Park
The
Athletic Association
Messrs Arnold
Balfe, Eppel
Sweeney
Maxwell
East Ames
I. A.C
Stanton McLaughlin
Association
Ames
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QO. B. Peterson
ORN & Me
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College Notes
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M. H Reynolds
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E. R. Benton
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Regulator Drug Store
Drugs & Medicines
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Red Seal
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H. D. Miller
M. Hemstreet
Merchant Tailors
Bower’s Meat Market
Annan Nanny FY
Iowaa
Smith & Son’s
John H. Williams
London
Lancashire
Story County Bank
F. T. McLain
Hemstreet & McLain
Ipera House
J. B. Elliott
AmeEs Lowa
New Bakery
K. Street
Baker
T. W. Sheldon
May McFarlane
Mary Raff
Frees
Dr. Templeton
Rice
John Ernest
Olson
Prosper Templeton’s
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