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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

2

Ames Times facing legal action against publisher G Hardin

Weekly Ames publication faces suit against publisher G Hardin. Details include proceedings noted for Thursday release and ongoing legal action between newspaper and publisher.

Local Republicans Place Two Candidates in Boone County Senate Race

A public notice from Justin bk Doran of Beaver Boone County and W. W. Goodykowith of Boone Iowa announces candidacy for state Senator in Iowa's Boone and Story counties. They seek Republican voter support in the June primary.

Columans the Times Iowa Boone Blory Justin Bk. Doran Beaver Boone County Towa Story W. W. Goodykovith Boone, Lowa

Sheriff Candidate Declares in Story County Primary

Ernest C. Greeten of Nevada announces candidacy for Sheriff of Story County subject to Republican primaries. W A Ricketts notes the entry while Ernest Greeten cites Nevada as origin and dates February 6.

Morgan Seeks County Attorney Post in Republican Primary

Cambridge January 1922 report shows FF W Morgan running as a candidate for the office of County Attorney subject to the outcome of the county Republican primary.

Iaw Republcan FF. W. Morgan Cambridge

Nomination Notice for County Attorney Candidate Hansen

Nevada Iowa January 6 appears to be a notice of Predhy Hansen running in a Republican primary for county attorney. The notice cites the Republican voters and the upcoming primary election in the area.

Alcorhey Hy. Hansen Nevada Iowa

County Recorder Candidate Ballot Ruling Declared

The board ruled on the Republican primary election ballot for county recorder candidate Birdie V Bateneier in Nevada, Iowa, in a decision dated March 1912.

County Recorder Vuole Birdie

Candidate for Story County Recorder Declares Primary Affiliation

A series of short notices from Nevada Cambridge and McCord Nevada announce candidates for Story County Recorder. Each expresses intent to seek the office in upcoming Republican primaries, with dates noted in February and March 1912.

County Treasurer Primary Candidates Frank N. Fowler Julius Hougen

Two Republican candidates announce for county treasurer seeking voter decision in the primary. Frank N. Fowler of Nevada Iowa and Julius Hougen of MecCalisburg announce their candidacies and dates in early 1912 notices.

Republican Primary Candidacies for County Supervisors

A series of notices from Iowa candidates announcing runs to replace C W Scott on the county Board of Supervisors. Lewis Berhow of Huxley urges support ahead of the June 3 1912 primary. Casper Rimathe of Slater and Allen Zearing of Jr Co also file to succeed Scott with March 4 and March 16 dates respectively.

Candidate for Clerk of the District Court

Ole Langland announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court in Story County Iowa. The statement notes the Republican primary process and the January February 1912 timeline. Cambridge Iowa is listed as the contact location with dates in 1912.

District Court Ole Langland Cambridge Iowa

Candidate Announcements for Story County Superintendent

I J Scott of Nevada Iowa announces candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Schools Story County subject to the decision time primaries I J Scott Nevada Iowa February 22 1912 for Superintendent of Schools Story County subject to the action of the Republican primaries of June 8 Miss Maude Wakefield Gilbert April 3 1912

Frank N. Fowler Nevada Iowa Il Am District Court Story County Jane M. E I. J. Scott Miss Maude Wakefield Gilbert

Manning Seeks Republican Nomination in Ames Race

Story County candidate M. A. Manning announces candidacy for Representative to the legislature in Ames Iowa. He states intent to run in the June Republican primaries and notes his residence in Ames. March 14 1912.

Story County M. A. Manning Ames Iowa

Webster County Blame Debate Sparks Political Row

Local dispute centers on accountability amid accusations directed at officials including Bill Kenyoo and others. Community groups demand answers as tensions rise over county actions.

Sioux City Tribune Questioned in Shuffle Context

Kenyon had a life changing chance to rise but failed to capitalize, leaving questions about newspaper coverage and the Tribune’s role in the shuffle.

Sioux City Tribune Kenyon

Spring Gentle or Harsh Becomes The Endless Season

A lyric line laments spring's failings, describing the season as gentler in name than in experience. The speaker voices disappointment with weather and renewal, urging a kinder, kinder spring in tone and mood.

Cedar Rapids Hosts Notable Visitor With Goods

A local note describes a visitor arriving in Cedar Rapids who brings notable items and is welcomed by the community, signaling interest and attention from residents and businesses.

Webster County Stumbles at Cedar Rapids Convention

A brief report notes Webster County’s weak showing at the Cedar Rapids convention with no standout performances or notable outcomes recorded.

Des Moines politicians circulate petition against Clarke

Dallas County delegation opposed Cummins and now circulate a petition urging progressives not to vote for George W. Clarke. The action reflects the ongoing cutthroat political tactics in Des Moines.

Des Moines Dallas County Cummins George W. Clarke

Cummins Relies on Local Support Ahead of Primaries

In Dallas County Cummins leans on trusted associates as he seeks primary backing. The article notes Clarke's home base and suggests Cummins taps familiar allies to secure votes and navigate the political terrain.

Bovernor Dallas Clarke Cummins

Roosevelt Called Crazy By Henry Watterson

A Louisville Journal columnist claims Theodore Roosevelt is crazy noting Mars and Henri once judged things, though uncertainty remains about how such judgments would apply to a man’s sanity.

Henry Watterson Louisville Journal Saye Roosevelt Mars Henri

Iowa City Republicans Criticize Roosevelt Policy Remarks

The Iowa City Republicans accuse Roosevelt of subpar leadership and blame the administration for Iowa penalties this year, arguing his policy and rhetoric fail to meet state needs and show a decline in standards.

Iowa Xlimne Iowa City Roosevelt

Peculiar Spring Drives Urgent Home Repairs

A resident notes a rushed spring rush as the furnace remains unfixed before morning work due to an overgrown lawn needing mowing, making heating a daily necessity until repairs can occur.

Filly Payne editorial on Cedar Rapids race votes

A three column editorial argues Cuming lost at Cedar Rapids due to lacking sufficient votes. The piece presents a logical conclusion about the outcome.

Filly Payne Cuming Cedar Rapids

Old rule of man policy in progressive talk

The Cummins fellows finished Cedar Rapids convention defeated and exhausted. They talk about beating Taft in November if nominated at Chicago. The piece notes an old man policy carried out by so called progressives.

Cummins Cedar Rapids Taft Chicago

Hanes Declares Against Clarke in Governor Race

A speaker named Hanes opposes George Clarke for governor citing a split Clark County delegation vote at Cedar Rapids. The remark dismisses Hanes's influence and notes many others may have equal say regardless of weight.

Hanes George Clarke Clark Dallass Cedar Rapids

Standout vote shaped Kenyon's path to the Senate

The speaker recalls a pivotal vote aiding Kenyon’s bid for the United States Senate and reflects on Cedar Rapids as a missed chance to build harmony. The tone questions Kenyon’s course and potential for reconciliation versus criticism.

Kenyon United States Senate Cedar Rapids

Kenyon criticized over delegate vote at Cedar Rapids convention

The text accuses Kenyon of being used at a Cedar Rapids convention during the roll call on delegates at large. Taft delegates appeared to have the edge before reaching Webster county, which voted 17 for Cummins and 2 for Taft. It urged fairness from the junior Iowa senator as Webster county ranked near the end.

Kenyon Cedar Rapids Taft Webster County Webster Cummins Iowa

Cedar Rapids Republican Chairman Hails Party Principles

Jim Trewin, newly appointed permanent chairman of the Cedar Rapids convention, praises Republicans of Iowa as a party of principle and law, warns of November elections and warns against internal laxity amid past focus on internal affairs. He says the party faces a vigilant national opponent and urges renewed readiness.

Jim Trewin Cedar Rapids Iowa

Advertising boosts business in March report

A local business man told The Times that March advertising revenue rose by nine hundred dollars from the previous year and that his spend has quadrupled since last March. He credits the right medium for the gain and notes the value of advertising.

the Times The Times

Mystery Billiards Gambit In St Louis District Fight

A report describes a night scene in a hotel billiard room where a boastful local politician Stone played a fatherly stranger in a game that ended with an unpaid bill. The exact identity of the elder player remains unknown amid a string of garbled names and places.

St. Pao Minnesota Cat Stone Pastine

Paid Penalty for Parson in Mississippi House Incident

A popular revivalist in Mississippi was staying the night at a townsman's home after heavy rain. In a mistaken identity, a housewife struck him with the family Bible as he passed by, accusing him of inviting years of trouble by staying over. The incident ends with the revivalist enduring the blow.

Mississipp Lippincott’s

Delegates Assigned in Democratic Primary by Precinct

The county chair reports delegate allotments by precinct for the Democratic primary. Precincts including Ames, Third Ward, Indian Creek, and Nevada Township show specified delegate totals based on each twenty votes or fraction thereof for Claude Portes in the governor’s race.

Ames Ogat Claude Portes

Flight of Fancy: Furniss Finds Humor in Modernity

English illustrator Harry Furniss spoke in New York where he praised modernity as key to humorous illustration. He joked about travel and the strike draining coal, and shared a wittily misquoted exchange about a man returning at 4 a.m. with shoes and necktie in disarray.

Harry Furniss America Furniss New York Washington Star

Assimilation of Immigrants Cited in Lawrence Address

Ray Barker cites rapid assimilation of immigrant families in Lawrence. He shares an anecdote of Paoli Ceni and his son Francesco, an American citizen, prompting a question about Italian discovery in a vivid example of cultural integration.

Ray Barker Lawrence Paoli Ceni Paoli Francesco Mgain New York Tribune

Golfers comment on a poor player's game at Cape May

Mrs. RK Li Barlow, a Philadelphia golfer, mocked a weaker player at the Cape May Golf Club. She recalled his struggle on an easy hole and his question about total strokes, joking that what he needed was a paddling machine rather than a caddy.

RK. Li. Barlow Philadelphia Cape May Golf Club Bala

Cemetery Association Meeting Set in Ontario Church

Notice: The cemetery association holds a meeting on Wednesday at 2 PM at the Christian church in Ontario. All interested are urged to attend. Mrs A W Reynolds, Secretary.

The Cemetere Association Christian Church Ontario A. W. Reynolds

Chamberlains Tablets Praised For Stomach and Bowels

Darius Dowey of Newberg Junction NB reports his wife uses Chamberlain's Tablets with great effectiveness and noticeable benefits. For sale by T. J. Loughran and L. M. Bosworth.

Chamberlain Darius Downey Newberg Junction N. B T. J. Loughran L. M. Bosworth

Interurban Car Schedules for Ames and Boone

The Ames Times lists TTable bound interurban cars from Boone to Ames with morning and evening times, Des Moines Sunday service, and Des Moines to Ames late night runs. It notes college streetcar departures from Duff Avenue to West Gate and service adjustments after 6 PM, with corrections dated February 28th, 1912 by agent W. L. Park.

Cara Bo Boone Keley Boone &Ft. Dodge Des Moines Ames Gator Ames Ames College Duff Avenue West Gate Nuff Avenue W. L. Park

Notable Northwest passenger chief Cal E Stone reshapes routes

Cal E Stone, a renowned passenger agent based in St. Paul, has long strengthened the Northern Pacific Keat Northern and Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul networks. He recently pursued a plan he believes will boost earnings.

Cal E. Stone Northwest St. Paul Northern Pacific Keat Nothern Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ames Times V. G. Hardin W. A. Ricketts Sherif Uf Comune Ernest CG. Greeten Sole Recorder Vacatanmaaiesae M. Mason Vic McCord Nevata Julius Hougen MecCalisburg C. W. Scott Lewis Berhow Huxsey Casper Rimathe Slater Board of Supervisors Zearing Bill Kenyou Gressives Mr. Stone Cal Ad Stone St. Losgiehe- Denaerar Parle Shelia Democratice Chauny Corpiuithee Lakayette Township Lincoln Township Milford Towneship Nevada Township Nevada City Thi Albany Palestine Township Richie Towaeenin Bhermiah Towhahin Warren Wsetington Foverner Fancy Duckweorths Kodaks Bosworth Drug Store Main Street City An College Collegiate Presbyterian Church John W. Innes Champlin’s Hall South Side 8. T Ohio SL. Akin H. Waters Shoe Over Bakere Jeweiry Shcoe Awes, Iowa Ic Fonto Chow Bell Bore Bell Telephone Etufa W.H. Poole Ames, Iowa Wonderlich Main St Westinghouse Ames Engineering Company Telephone Baker
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