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20 Feb 1896
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Ames Times in Ames, Iowa
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
1
Republican County Convention Call in Story County Iowa
Republican electors of Story County Iowa are called to a county delegate convention in Nevada on March 7 at 11 a.m. to choose fourteen delegates for the Republican State Convention in Des Moines and to participate in the seventh district convention. The article lists ward delegations and notes local party officials and remarks on Iowa's stance on currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Lowa
Lopere
Biscans
Story County
Nevada
Des Moines
Coty
Ames
Iowa
Valentines sale boosts IT stock cleanup drives
A local report notes Valentine themed promotions prompting a surge in IT stock clearances. The event appears to be gaining popularity as retailers highlight bigger discounts and broader offers, attracting more shoppers this year.
Tragic Suicide Following Domestic Tragedy in Atterville
Local report recounts a man identified as Jones who, after a dispute with his girlfriend and her husband, ended his life with a gunshot. Witnesses describe prior relations as a sensational topic among the town’s youth, though details remain fragmentary.
Iowa Faces Weather Pride and Political Skirmishes
In Iowa, Sid Foster touts the state’s abundance and favorable weather as Washington’s Birthday is widely observed in schools. A prize fight ends early by authorities. Ike Struble and Geo Perkins contest for the 11th district congress. John Scott of Nevada is elected president of the Pioneer lawmakers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Struble
Lemars
Geo. D Perkins
Isaac
Elephantine
Con
John Scott
Nevada
The
Pioneer Lawmakers Association of
Iowa
Miners Reorganize Pay at Summit Mine
The Summit mine shifts to a half share of gross earnings to guarantee a minimum seventy five cent price for coal. About forty miners are affected and the arrangement aims to steady work and help the company compete. The new scale began Monday. Jas G Berryhill of Des Moines faced a knockout in the congressional primaries in Des Moines city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City Herald
Summit
Jas. G. Berryhill
Des Moines
Congress
Death of R. J. Silliman, Nevada bank president
R. J. Silliman, president of the First National Bank of Nevada, died suddenly from heart disease Friday night. He was a longtime Story county resident and regarded as the wealthiest man in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Silliman
First National Bank
Nevada
Story County
Lamp invention and political debate in Iowa
A Red Wing girl reportedly invents a lamp that goes out at 10. The exchange editor quips about future inventions. In Congress the free silver substitute loses 215 to 90 in the lower house, with Iowa’s eleven voting solidly against the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Iowa
Chicago paper fraternity celebrates Dunlop graft exposure
Rejoicing in Chicago's press follows exposure of Joseph R. Dunlop of the Dispatch who mailed obscene matter and used county printing at five cents a column to pose as an official paper. The piece equates newspaper grafters with grafters in any field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph R. Dunlop
The
Dispatch
Jewell Record and Gib Pray in delegate speculation
The Jewell Record fuels talk that Gib Pray aims for a national convention delegate. The Record’s editorials are described as aggressive and wild west in tone, though Pray stated he would run only if district voters call him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Record
Gib
Pray
The
Record
Arizona
Times Enlarges to Seven Columns for Ames Readers
The Ames Times announces an eight column addition to its page width, shifting from a six to a seven column quarto to provide more original matter weekly. Editor credits strong local support from Ames residents and county farmers, and seeks subscribers at $1.00 per year while promising ongoing improvements as finances allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Times
Ames
Debates on Favorite Sons and Iowa Politics in 1896
The article discusses how eastern-backed favorite sons threaten Western candidates like Allison and McKinley, noting New York’s diminishing influence and Iowa’s pivotal role. It details state by state maneuvers, Iowa conventions, and the push to consolidate support for McKinley amid Reed and other contenders. It also touches election notices, local politics, and public discourse on crime and morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
McKinley
Republican Party
New York State
New York
Cleveland
Empire Commonwealth
New States
New Jersey
Indiana
Missouri
Reed
Speaker Read
New England
Iowa
Minnesota
Davis
Nebraska
Manderson
Illinois
Cullom
Spooner
Wisconsin
Ohio
St. Louis
Major McKinley
City Council Urges Bond Issue For Electric Light Plant
At a special Ames city council meeting on Monday evening February 17 the unanimous resolution urged submitting to voters on March 2 1896 a five percent of assessed valuation bond issue. Funds to build and equip an electric light plant not to exceed 12000, repay 3000 floating water debt, and furnish water system improvements.
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Gee
Ames
Iowa
Bitler
Agricultural Hall
Henry Wilson
A. B. Maxwell
City of
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