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The readable fragment notes a price of 7.48 and a 28 cent adjustment linked to an item coded 12 c 186. No clear event, entity names, or context is provided beyond these figures.
13 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
1
The readable fragment notes a price of 7.48 and a 28 cent adjustment linked to an item coded 12 c 186. No clear event, entity names, or context is provided beyond these figures.
The ee Times proclaims itself as Story County’s official paper with a subscription rate of one dollar per year. It highlights local notices, classifieds, and community news typical of a county paper.
Epbrork Times announces two candidates for Story County Auditor. Frank A. Boynton of Nevada Iowa seeks Republican primary action for the office, dated January 2, 1902. O B Peterson of Story City Iowa declares candidacy, dated February 12, 1902.
Two notices announce candidacies for Story county clerk of the courts. E Haverly of Mes Iowa invites primaries with a March 22 1902 date. C P McCord of Nevada Iowa requests primary support for the same office with a February 4 1902 notice.
A notice from Ole Langland of Slater Iowa declares the Republican primary on March 22, 1902 as the decision point for his candidacy for Story County recorder. Also notes W C Hipy of Nevada Iowa filing February 8 1902 in support.
Mayor proclaims general annual election for Ames Iowa to choose mayor one councilman per ward city treasurer assessor and attorney polls open 8 am to 6 pm at Motor Depot City Hall John Butler's Wagon Shop Agricultural Hall attests F H Schleiter clerk pro tem February 21 1902.
Allan Dawson editor of the Des Moines Leader hints at a political clash in Story county as a ward heeler. A cabinet reshuffle will bring Congressman Moody of Massachusetts to replace Secretary Long at the Navy Department on May 1.
The piece hints at a legal challenge by Jupeer Prouty and questions the jurisdiction of the courts. It notes Prince Henry has finished his tour and suggests forthcoming newspaper coverage will shift away from royal movements to other issues.
The Leader of Saturday morning quotes Chairman Fitchpatrick and Secretary Alderman of the Story county central committee saying Hull stole Polk county. They note both were managers in the memorable state senatorial fight in Story county two years ago during Capt. Greeley supporters drive in the county convention.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Judge Prouty has been sidelined by Congressman Hull and suggests Governor Cummins is irritated with friends who urged him to aid Prouty’s campaign. It argues Cummins should have stayed neutral, even if forced abroad like Capt. Hull during the governor race.
Congressman's win in Polk county stood out as he defeated a strong Republican faction and all Democratic forces. More votes were cast in the Polk primary than for the governor in the last general election. Democratic and independent papers backed Prouty, and the Des Moines Leader cries foul.
The Leader discusses Hull and Polk County politics, notes editor Joan S. Murphy of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald died in the office, and reports Wright County’s Bradford Knapp as a Republican candidate for county attorney. It praises Knapp as a rising young attorney and urges Wright County voters to nominate him.
A bill introduced in the legislature proposes a state board of control for the University, State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and State Normal School. modeled after Iowa’s charitable and corrective boards. Critics say it would weaken trustee representation, concentrate power in three men, and harm institutional oversight and non political governance.
Fragmentary lines praise the conduct of great schools and urge admiration and support for their winter financial fairs. The readable text suggests endorsement of institutional exhibitions or fundraising events without concrete details.
Joan McVickar and Tom Cheshire are described as a sweet smelling couple unjustly accused of stealing Polk County. The fragment labels them as daisies, defending their innocence amid rumors.
The Erie of Iowa notes Ames Agricultural College and Experiment Station drew 10 000 farmers last year and expects growth. Senate levy would fund 110 000 dollars yearly for five years for buildings, supporting agricultural work and the station. The piece praises President Beardshear, Director Curtiss and the college team.
Claims of a daily light shed by Dr Kings New Life Pills curing Constipation Sick Headache Biliousness Jaundice and Indigestion seen in an ad. 25c at L M Bosworth's drug store. Also carpet weaving offered by T Coffeen on Duff Street.
The Polk county primary results show Capt. Hull carrying Polk county by 133 votes to 108 for Prouty. The Des Moines editorial reacts against Prouty supporters, accuses opponents of fraud and theft, and endorses Hull’s countywide support despite accusations of lavish spending and biased conduct.
In Jefferson County Kentucky Judge Sterling B Toney dismisses a suit by a man who was poisoned while applying Paris green to kill lady bugs. The ruling cites lack of authority for exposing himself to the chemical misapplication and contributory negligence as reasons to sustain the defendant’s demurrer. Nashville American.
Inspector Kimball informed Otto B Moe of Minneapolis that his for hire mail carrying to trains violated federal law. Moe had arranged with several Minneapolis firms to transport evening mails to trains, bypassing official routes and allowing later letter writing. The law imposes a minimum $150 fine per offense for using hired carriers where a postal route exists.
The passage attacks Cummins influence in Iowa politics. It cites Harvey Ingham and Capt. Hull as victims of the machine, noting Polk county voters turned the tide and questioned Story county’s long domination. The author predicts resistance extending to congressional affairs.
John McVickar returned from Kansas to win Polk County for Prouty but Hull carried the county, defeating McVickar and his faction. The narrative claims he must retreat to Kansas to rebuild his political machine after a decisive setback.
In Capital Thursday the Prouty meeting report notes R N Hodson editor of the Ames Times asked about his editing claims. A party of gentlemen accused him of lying, and Hodson warned a Des Moines paper he would sue for libel. The writer compared Hodson to famed politicians but said he lacks spirit.
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