04 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
1
H. P. McLain announces candidacy for county supervisor and TimEs-Please notes that E R Silliman will run for the office subject to Republican action. The notice is dated March 28 1901 from Colo Ia.
W M Greeley of Ames Iowa announces candidacy for Representative from county in the republican primary. Statement dated March 28 1901.
Republican electors of Story County Iowa are notified of a primary election on Saturday April 27 1901 from 3 to 6 pm at usual precinct voting places for county offices and a county convention to be held in Nevada on May 4 1901. Delegates to the county convention are based on precinct votes and McKinley support from the 1900 general election. Also a local sale notice mentions canned fruit at 15 cents per can.
Tax Times reports W F Briggs of Nevada as a county supervisor candidate with Briggs McLain and Silliman in the field. It notes the Nevada Journal reaching seven years, the Benjamins’ success, and Iowa Charities session in Red Oak considering uniting Children’s Homes. Hull heads to the Philippines for three months. Funston praised by McKinley. Wilson praised by Curtis. A plan to hire graduates as government assistants begins with 50 Agricultural Department trainees at $40 monthly for two years, selected by merit in chemistry biology botany and related fields.
The writer visited Story City on Monday and found major progress in water works, an electric light plant, and the establishment of a local telephone exchange. The town is rapidly rising as a leading community in the county, with Timers noting its growth and prosperity.
Carter Harrison was reelected mayor of Chicago by a large majority amid renewed anger at his rivals. The campaign focused on personality attacks and media abuse, with strong support seen for Harrison’s leadership compared with recent opponents.
A petition advocates low taxes and private capital to fund sewers, central heating, paved streets, water mains, electric street railway, and new town buildings. It argues these improvements would attract industries, create jobs, and make the city in Iowa a desirable place to live, urging residents to vote in favor. It also calls for support against Harrison following church sermons in Chicago.
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