GEAR CAMPBELL DAY VON COEHLIN Named To State Races
For Governor Joan H. Gear of Des Moines County. For Lieutenant Governor Frank T. Campbell of Jasper County. For Supreme Court Judge James G. Day of Fremont County. For Superintendent of Public Instruction C. W. Von Coehlin of Blackhawk County.
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Joan H. Gear
Des Moines County
Frank T. Campbell
Jasper County
James G. Day
Fremont County
C. W. von Coehlin
Blackhawk County
Local Official Candidates Named in Ballot List
The slate lists JAY A KING for Treasurer in Indian Creek, J. F. GILLESPIE for Sheriff in Nevada, Eri. L. BAUGHMAN for Superintendent, D. A. BIGELOW for Supervisor in Ames, R.24. MITCHELL for Surveyor, and J. W. BOGGESS for Coroner.
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Jay A King
Indian Creek
J. F. Gillespie
Nevada
Eri. L. Baughman
D. A. Bigelow
Ames
Mitchell
Apology for Missed Ontario Meeting Attendance
A notice apologizes to Ontario residents for the failure of speakers to attend a meeting last night. Illness prevented one speaker, another was called away, and a third assumed the other would attend. A follow up meeting is planned for next week with a hoped for larger turnout.
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Ontario
Watchman Editor’s Superintendent Candidate Sparks Ames Clique Critique
The Watchman editor claims candidate D A Bigelow would trail to the Ames clique if elected. Jerry doubts the remark will sway Nevada voters against Mr Bigelow, noting that such an outburst is unlikely to prejudice them.
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the Watchman
D. A. Bigelow
Truckle
Ames
Jerry
Nevada
Mr. B
Porter Praised as Close Observer by the Watchman
The Watchman calls Mr Porter a close observer who will scrutinize every county claim though the Normal Fund remains outside Board control for auditing its bills. The note ends with "and thereby hangs a tale."
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Porter
Maine Republicans show larger lead in governor race
In 1875 Maine Republicans led Governor by under 4000 votes. This year Conner's majority exceeds 8000, suggesting limited shift toward greenback ranks. After fall elections, the party expects to gain, not lose, votes.
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Maine
Conner
Porter for Supervisor Questioned on Finances
The Nevada Watchman suggests P. L. Porter of Ames would manage county finances poorly, citing his personal financial management as abundant evidence. The editorial calls Porter a good and honorable man while noting uncertainty about his county financial plans.
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P. L. Porter
Ames
Nevada
Porter
Parnes Criticized In County Auditor Debate
The Watchman praises Mr Parnes as energetic and competent but attacks his claim that National bank capital stock is not taxable. It notes he spoke before an intelligent audience and attempted to justify the point on a blackboard, failing to prove his accounting competency as he "took water."
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Parnes
Pare
Campaign Tax Talks by Col Hoggan Team
The campaign features Col Hoggan’s party with R B Paine as Treasurer candidate delivering a speech from years ago on gold value. Paine misstates a gold premium of 68 percent, while gold currently carries about a 3 cent premium over greenbacks, prompting criticism of his rhetoric. Hoggan plans to call Hoggatt back before the campaign halves.
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Col. Hoggan
R. BR. Paine
Indiana
Hoggatt
Political pirates scare voters in Story County race
The piece rails at Story County Republicans and unnamed candidates, urging voters to beware before October 9. It also reports on Cambridge M E church dedication day, noting seven Story County churches with about 700 members and details of the service and architecture.
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Nevada
Story County
M. E. Church of
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Far East
Bro. Collins
Andrews
Europe
Isiah
Judah
Doxology
Srvices
M. E
E. Briggs
D. D. Hayes
Dr. McTavish
Cold
Publican figures clash over claims and schemes
The piece laments the passing of Col. Hoggatt of Story County Republicans and targets R. R. Paine for alleged false statements. It warns that Paine’s financial schemes could trigger consequences, with J. R. Wood vowing to act if they unfold.
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Col. Hoggatt
Story County
R. R. Paine
Hoggatt
North River
J. R. Wood
Lie Swiftly Exposed in Greenback Meeting Claims
A Lafayette township audience heard claims that Frank Curtis opposes the state railroad tariff law. The editor rebutts the charge as false, stating Curtis favors a tariff regulation law and opposes state overreach. Reporters who spread the lie are accused of knowing it is false.
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Col. Hoggatt
Lafayette Township
Frank Curtis
Curtis
Editorial nods to savings banks by country editors
The piece notes mixed editor opinions on savings banks after the Chicago failure and suggests many editors have personal experience with bank money, shaping their views. It reflects on exchanges considering the topic and their written tone implying familiarity with banking.
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Chicago
Campaign Lie in Nevada County Election Row
On Monday last J. H W. Franks travelled to Ontario to campaign for himself amid a Republican stronghold. He spread a false claim that Nevada Republicans would back Mr Baughman for Superintendent, urging Ontario to abstain from voting for others. The paper denounces the lie as untrue and condemns the campaign tactic as low.
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J. H W. Franks
Ontario
Nevada
Mr. Baughman
J. H. Franks
Call for political meeting amid invoking freedom from bondage
A rough early call invites down trodden citizens to meet near the stock yards on Saturday to nominate candidates for Legislature and State Senate pledging to free all from harsh master rules. The note blends abolition rhetoric with political organizing, referencing past party aims and urging action against oppression. It also records the Story County Iowa Board of Supervisors 1877 session notes on levies, road projects, and county expenditures.
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State Senate
South
Palestine Two
E. Seldahl
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Iowa
Poor Farm Fund
Thor Williamson
Palestine Township
E. Sheldahl
Trustees of
A. J. Gossard
Bartlett
Nevada Township
Geo. W. Wise
McDaniel
East Indian Creek
Nevada
Iowa Centre Road
S. A. Shearer
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