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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1898

Page

1

TIM Official Paper of Story County

A local newspaper announces a yearly subscription price of one dollar in Story County. The notice emphasizes affordability and community coverage.

Story County

Candidates' Announcements from Aldermen Iowa

Candidates' announcements report Tema as a candidate for County Attorney subject to Republican action in Alderland Iowa dated March 7 1808.

Tema Republic Lies Iowa

Ames Clerk of the Courts Candidate Notices

County clerk candidate notices from Ames Iowa announce bid for Clerk of the Courts subject to Republican primaries. Dates listed March 19 1905 and March 21 1908.

Cgc M. Soper Ames Iowa Peceiet Pri C. &. Haverly Iam Dows

McKinley urged to Cuba trip to learn the truth

An exchange suggests President McKinley go to Cuba in disguise to see the real facts of the case. Senator Healy of Ft. Dodge earns praise for a bold anti monopoly bill if it passes. FP. A. Rinehart of Omaha secures exclusive rights to take photos on the Trans Mississippi Exposition grounds for $1000 in 8 hours and 20 percent of gross receipts.

McKinley Cuba Healy Ft. Dodge A. Rinehart Omaha

State Auditor McCarthy cites distress over Marblehead duty

In a recent interview the State Auditor discusses late son Albert's duty aboard the Marblehead. He says the vessel has faced heavy danger and the crew feels aged and exposed. The auditor describes anguish and dishonor tied to the unit's perilous position and wartime tasks.

McCarthy Albert Marblehead Anes Bo Tie Waras

Prosperity in county court and political notes

The county court term is light with only three jury cases on the docket. The Republican pick for temporary House officers favors Iowa. Six of eleven usual selections come from Iowa: Lepburn, Henderson, Lacey, Hull, Dolliver, Cousins. The Trans Mississippi Exposition exhibit will surpass previous expositions. building cost set at 70000 dollars. The state central committee plans a Dubuque convention on September 1 with Hon. John F. Lacey as temporary chairman.

Imes Republican Reed Iowa Hawkeye Lepburn Henderson Lacey Hull Dolliver Cousins Republican State Central Committee Des Moines Dubuque Septeber John F. Lacey Salem Oregon The Times Perhas Cascade Range Mt. Hood Mt. Jefferson Mt. Ranier Sablerocks Wilamette River Marion County Portland George Jake Lapps Ames McClay State Capitol Court House City Hall Willamette University Business College Blind Institute Indian School Mute’s School Polytechnic Friends Penitentiary Asylum Orphan's Home Reform School St. Paul Northern Pacific Oscar Vanderbilt

Roadway Guide Boards Mandated for District Crossings

A new code requires road supervisors to install guide boards at crossings and forks of major routes. Boards must use durable timber, be well painted and lettered, and mounted on hardwood posts set four feet in and eight feet above ground.

President Gates Loses Suit Against American Look Company

President Gates of Iowa College failed to prove charges against the American Look Company. The case warns others against indiscriminate abuse of corporations and suggests enthusiasm can cloud judgment.

Gates Iowa College American Look Company

Colonel Joln Scott Purchases Home in Kingman Place

Colonel Joln Scott of Nevada a prominent state figure buys a home in Kingman Place and plans to move his family to the city. Scott commanded Union forces at Blue Mills Missouri and was a hero at Pleasant Hill. Born in Ohio in 1824 he was a lawyer admitted to the bar in 1845 and served in the Mexican and Civil Wars. He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 1859 representing Hardin Hamilton Boone and Story counties and led during the Civil War as captain of Company Third Town later rising to major general.

Joln Scott Nevada Kingman Place Register Scott Blue Mills Missouri Pleasant Hill Ohio Iowa Senate Hardin Hamilton Boone Story Third Town

Venice gondola concession at Exposition awarded to Omaha duo

The concession to row gondolas on the lagoon at the Trans Mississippi Exposition was awarded to A. G. Graham and W. B. Jardine of Omaha for 20 percent of the gross receipts.

A. G. Graham W. 8. Jardine Omaha

Corning Union Sold to Des Moines Journalist

Ben Shaw, longtime graduate and trustee of I. B. C., sold his newspaper the Corning Union last week to Jud Welliver of the Des Moines Leader. Jud is described as a promising journalist from Des Moines and it remains to be seen what impact he will have on the Corning country village.

Ben Shaw the Corning Union Jud Welliver Des Moines Leader Des Moines Corning Washington Board of Inquiry Congress Cuba United States Mason Carrol Herald

Shaw selects strong Iowa board of control figures

Governor Shaw announces a board of control appointment featuring Ex-Gov Larrabee, Ex-Chief Justice Kinne, and Farmer John Downie. The three are described as sturdy business men and financiers, chosen for ability and freedom from political entanglements.

Shaw Board of Control Larrabee Kinne John Downie State of Iowa

Des Moines Urged to Host State Republican Convention

The piece argues Dubuque will host the state Republican convention while Des Moines frets over losing the event. It calls Des Moines to provide a large auditorium and better treatment for delegates, noting Cedar Rapids set a high standard last year and delegates praised the city.

Dubuque Des Moines Auditorum Cedar Rapids

Emmetsburg Republicans eye E J Hartshorn for state auditor

A letter from Emmetsburg outlines E J Hartshorn of Emmetsburg as a candidate for the Republican nomination for state auditor. The piece also notes political talk, Cuban crisis war fervor, and local railroad tax assessments, with a Portland Oregon letter describing life in Salem and surrounding area.

E. J. Hartshorn Emmetsbureg

Representative Defends Times Editor Amid Nomination Talk

A heated exchange centers on a Times suggestion about Ole O Roe for state auditor. The Times defends free speech and warns of past editor confrontations, while the representative hints at changing subscribers over criticism and calls for fair play in public office discourse.

Tur Times Ole O Roe Bro. Roe Huxley

Silk soap on sale at Miller and Kooser

Nine bars of silk soap offered for 25 cents at Miller and Kooser store.

Miller & Kooser

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