Candidate Fowler Seeks Treasurer Post in Story County
Frank N. Fowler announces his candidacy for Story County treasurer subject to Republican primaries on June 2, 1908. The Ames Times, weekly edition, provides space for candidates’ notices.
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
3
Candidate announcements for Story county sheriff race
Several notices announce candidacy for Sheriff of Story County subject to Republican primaries on June 2. Names include FRED C. WARRICK FRANK E. KOOSER THOS THOMPSON FRANK B. LOUGH with locations Nevada Ames Milford Township and editor involvement. December 1907 to February 1908 dates appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County
Fred C. Warrick
Nevada
Iowa
Frank E. Kooser
Ames
R. R
Milford Township
Thos. Thompson Ames
Ton
Frank B. Lough
Jacobson Files Candidacy for County Supervisor
Gilbert Iowa January 30 1908 J H Jacobson announces candidacy for county supervisor to succeed J O Ison subject to the Republican primaries June 2 in Michae county Gilbert City Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Iowa
Suisor
J. O
Blican
City
County Attorney Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Support
A 1968 notice lists Herbert E. Hadley of Nevada Iowa as a candidate for county attorney. The message urges Republican primary support for the June 2 election and mentions goals tied to tax enforcement and public accountability.
Representative for representative in the legislature
GEO. C. WHITE of Nevada Iowa lists as a candidate subject to the Republican primaries on June 2. The notice is dated February 4 1908 and names White in the party nomination context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lass. Maxwell
Iowa
Geo. C. White
Nevada
Fitchpatrick Seeks Republican Nomination for State Senator
To the Alicans of Boone and Story counties solicit your support for the nomination by the republican party at the election as candidate for state senator J A Fitchpatrick Nevada Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Story Counties
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Nevada
Towa
Scott Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
I J Scott announces he will seek the office of county superintendent of schools. The decision rests with Republican voters at the June primary.
Ames Suffrage Debate Ends with Sparse Realism
Fairbanks carried Indiana at least. General Weaver will not run for governor. Do not base urban jobs in Ames. Move to a different town. The two rust streaks endorse the dog catcher as the logical choice. Cummins faces defeat at the June primaries with a few more Proutys needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dog Catcher
Cummin
Prouty
Prouty to Speak Three Days in Story County
The text notes Prouty will address Story county for three days, hints at debate over a tissue ballot issue, and references Coxey leading the Coxey army’s national populist convention in St. Louis. It mentions the Allison wave rising and Iowa Republicans resisting deposing him, with a Washington correspondent observing younger senators including Jeff Davis of Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prouty
Story County
Lord
Coxey
Coxey Army
St. Louis
Allison
Iowa
Register and Leader
Washington
Senate
Jeff Davis
Arkansaw
Vermont Senate Nominee Stewart At Eighty Three Years
Vermont politics are cited with aging Senator John W. Stewart at eighty three, while discussions warn of brainy leaders over bosses and local Democrats vow opposition to Cummins this spring. The piece notes gubernatorial implications and franchise talks for interurban tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Stewart
Vermont
Cumimns
Gotch Wins World Wrestling Title Over Hackensmidt
Sid Foster credited Iowa with virtue while Frank Gotch of Humbort wins the world wrestling championship against George Hackensmidt of England in a display of American strength last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Foster
Iowa
Frank Gotch
Humbort
George Hackenshimdt
England
Spring Returns Amid Evening Smells of Burning Trash
The scent of burning waste in the evening evokes the arrival of spring, with memories of warmer days and renewed outdoor activity. Residents note the recurring habit as seasonal change signals.
Chickens Roost Absence Sparks Garden Scratching Tale
A rural note suggests chickens may be absent not due to danger but because they roam to neighbors early in the morning to scratch for worms in gardens.
Des Moines Man Runs for Governor on Prohibition Platform
John J. Hamilton of Des Moines announces his candidacy for governor on a platform favoring prohibition and woman’s suffrage. He asserts he has nerve and confidence for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Hamilton
Des Moines
John
Nestor’s Bold Iowa Influence Shapes Albert B. Run
The beloved Nestor of republicanism in Iowa and across the nation signals a strong influence for Albert B. His actions promise to keep him in the running without him realizing the pace and pressure building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nestor
Iowa
Albert B
A. B
Interurban Criticized for Poor Service in Ames
Local readers deride the interurban as useless to Ames residents and praise Northwestern for superior service. A concerned citizen argues that taking a job with the interurban risks reputational harm and unfair accusations of wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Northwestern
Prouty Faces Long Odds in 7th District Primary
In the June primaries the district’s largest contest centers on Judge Prouty. He faces slim chances as voters tire of his prior congressional bid and ongoing run for office.
Progressive backing for Jim Trewin in Fifth District race
The passage notes progressives rallying around Jim Trewin who has long been a staunch conservative now running for Congress in the Fifth District. They hype his potential as a winner and spread enthusiasm across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Trewin
Jim
Congress
Denver Auditorium Rises for Democratic Convention
The new Denver auditorium will host the Democratic National Convention in July with seating for 12 500 and 4 500 000 cubic feet of space. It will outsize Madison Square Garden and the Coliseum in Chicago, costs 550 000 dollars, is lit by 500 electric lights, and stands as a symbol of Denver’s western spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Madison Square Garden
New York
Chicago
United States
Walter Hellen’s Hamilton County Hornet Republished
A note from Williams reports the first issue of Walter Hellen’s Hamilton County Hornet. The piece highlights Hellen as a fearless, sharp writer who continues publishing despite five years of rheumatic illness and a leg amputation. The motto proclaims fear of God and Him Only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County Hornet
Williams
Walter H. Hellen
Walt Hellen
Walter
New Ames Mayor Galen Til den Watches Over Growth
The new Ames mayor Galen Til den is among the state’s youngest to assume the post. He brings broad business experience and aims to lead firmly without being swayed by every wind. The editorial urges residents to support the administration and work for a cleaner bigger city, extending best wishes to both outgoing and incoming leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galen Tilden
Ames
the Times
Young
Iowa
Editorial claims progressives gain no recognition in party power shift
Harry Hazlett of the Baxter New Era argues that progressives received no praise at the last Republican state convention. He notes standpatters won the race and suggests the media complain about a supposed “silver platter” reward is unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hazlett
Baxter New Era
Williams as scapegoat and Taft campaign copies
The Sioux City Journal analyzes Ora Williams role in a Taft campaign statement. It argues Williams acted as a scribe for the governor and that the document reflected Cummins administration views, with questions about authority and intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Cummins
Wiliams
Boyd
Williams
Governor Cummins Praises Senator Allison in 1906 Speech
In Char dan Greene county Gov. Cummins lauded Senator Allison as the beloved Nestor of Republicanism praising his public service and wishing for his speedy restoration to health and long continuation in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Cummins
Chardan
Greene County
Allison
Judge Prouty to Speak in Story City April 11 1908
Judge Prouty of Des Moines who seeks the 7th district congressional seat will address an audience in Swans hall Story City Iowa Saturday evening April 11 1908 at eight o clock. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Prouty
Des Moines
Story City
Iowa
There She Goes Coming This Way
A brief poetic snippet from the Manitou Messenger explores longing and absence with questions about whether she has gone or will return, and whether anyone remains.
Criticism of a Paper and Resignation Rant
A reader complains about the newspaper’s lack of substantive news and timely editorials The letter mentions ignored obituaries and a failing to cover local incidents and humorously laments its popularity while offering to resubscribe if changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yure Sheet
Simpkin
Yure
Grandma
Henery
Ark
Darter
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Hutchison
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of Mrs. Cc. A. Hutchison. R B Hutchison and family express gratitude to relatives and friends for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. A. Hutchison
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Times
Story
Publican
Frank N. Fowler
J. O. Ison
J. H. Jacobson
Herbert E. Hadley
H. E.slattery
I. J. Scott
Fairbanks
Indiana
Weaver
Puddin
Ora Williams
John T. Adams
Adams
Mr. Adams
Bond
Mr. Williams
Manitou Messenger
Phyllis Daye
Armory Opera
Miss Daye
the Wizard of Wall Street
D. B. Cooley
R.B. Hutchison
E. Horton
East Main Street
General Hardware
Fausch Bros
Alleman
Loughran & Bauer
Union National Bank
W. M. Greely
Ames Low
A Henry Wilson
Cash
T. A. Dodds
Asst
Cash E. W. Stanton
W. Pres
Bankers National Bank
National City Bank
N. Y
Vailey National Bank
Citizen’s National Bank
Haverly Transfer
Sorenson & Gamrath
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