24 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
1
John Johnson announces candidacy for member of the Board of Supervisors subject to Republican primary action. Dated Huxley May 10, 1897. Source notes May 3 1897 in JourN Two Iowa.
W J Veneman Maxwell La June 1 1897 announces candidacy for Representative subject to Republican primaries. Frep C McCall Nevada Iowa June 7 1897 requests announcement as candidate for Representative subject to Republican primaries.
Tax Salvation Army invades Nevada and Bro Ballou seen as softening his stance the Times notes. The Cedar Rapids Republican convention aims to overhaul the delegation with experienced county members. Distance is said to lessen enchantment in such cases.
The Ames hotel reference by Mike Miller prompted Times to learn Boone’s top hotel maintains a poker room year round. Victoria’s jubilees drew ten million watchers this week, a historic global turnout.
Rex Bonnett and Anna Honeysucker were married in an Indiana town. The June weather started cold and damp but warmed, bringing a typical number of cyclones by month end.
Kansas statesman Perrer, famed for his long whiskers, is chosen as the 4th of July orator for Carroll. The town shares the public sympathy in this sad affliction.
The Tribune reports the Tar Webster City shoe factory has achieved its largest spring business in history and projects strong demand for fall work, signaling an optimistic outlook for upcoming production.
Former president Grover Cleveland declares intent to retire permanently from public life after years in politics. The public largely wrote him off last fall as he steps away from national affairs.
The Mason City curfew ordinance has faded from enforcement and the local Woman's Club is seeking information on its current status and fate.
The article accuses Tux Boone of stealing ten thousand dollars and using public funds for private debts. It condemns elected officials who betray trust and blasts free silverites and wage cuts. It urges tariffs to restore self sufficiency and criticizes a Indiana factory wage cut report.
The Tur World-Herald notes a business revival in Omaha while William Jennings Bryan laments worsening times. It cites an enthusiastic Montreal welcome during his recent visit, suggesting he might win if Canada could elect the next president.
The D M and Northern Western Railway advertised a Sunday excursion to Des Moines with Sam Jones preaching and a Cedar Rapids versus Des Moines ball game. Two major Sunday attractions named for travelers.
The Spencer News urges passage of a city curfew ordinance amid council division. It notes the measure faces committee resistance and might die there, urging supporters to push it to Ames where it would likely pass.
The secretary to Li Hung Chang reports that The Century publishing Gen Horace Porter’s Camp aign writings pleases the Viceroy. He notes Excellency has studied Porter’s portrayal of General Grant and values the feats that preserved the Union. Story County owes no debt due to prudent county officials.
The Times urges renomination of Henry Sabin for Iowa State Superintendent, citing his education, experience, national respect, and strong election results. It argues younger candidates risk inexperience and urges balance of reform with stable leadership for rural schools and new laws. Critics worry long tenure, supporters cite three strong reasons.
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