Cummins Seeks Iowa Senate Seat in Short-Term Bid
Governor Albert B. Cummins of Iowa announced his candidacy to succeed Senator Allison in the federal senate and said someone will be appointed to fill the remaining months of Allison's term. He plans to return to Des Moines and organize a swift move, while a press report notes a wide field of potential candidates and intra-party maneuvering ahead of a legislative decision.
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Lake Forest
Ill
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Allison
Cummins
Des Moines
Congress
Washington
Onwentsia Country Club
Associated Press
Register and Leader
Walter I. Smith
Gerge D. Perkins
Cumminsom F. Lacey
Joe R. Lane
Death of Senator Allison Shocks Iowa Republicans
Des Moines reports the death of Senator William B. Allison prompted the Republican State Central Committee to adjourn in sorrow and draft resolutions praising his long service. The panel also conferred with the attorney general about filling the Bishop vacancy and discussed potential gubernatorial appointments and legislative consequences.
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Des Moines
William B. Allison
State Committee
Judge Bishop
Supreme Court
Allison
W. G. Haskell
E. P. ‘Adler
Charles W. Lyon
Republican State Central Committee
Iowa
United States
S. D. Riniker
Lamonte Cowles
J. A. Devitt
Byers
Lace trimmed and drawn work pieces on Abe Chmy sale
Abe Chmy offers lace trimmed and drawn work pieces at special prices for Thursday and Friday only.
Fire at Franks Drug Store ruins wallpaper stock
A fire at the Franks Drug Company on Chestnut Street started in the upstairs wallpaper room and caused major smoke and water damage. Wallpaper stock and plastering were ruined, but the main store stayed intact. Loss estimated $500 to $600, insured. Origin undetermined, gas stove ruled out.
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Franks Drug Company
Lower Chestnut Street
Franks Company
Franks
Rude Westphalen Plans Visit to Hamburg Home
R. M. Westphalen known as Rude, the local butcher, leaves Monday with his wife for New York then sails to Hamburg, Germany. They will spend a couple of months visiting childhood scenes, a long-awaited return after twenty-five years in America.
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R. M. Westphalen
Rude
New York
Hamburg
Germany
Jack
Old Country
America
Has Improved Hack L D Thomas Car Repainted Exterior
The City Lan dau has been repainted with interior enamel white. The outside appears black and its new dress gives a stronger presence on the road.
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L. D. Thomas
Remedy Cures Diarrhoea Says Visitor Father Visited From Mason City
O L Scott of Duffield Michigan recalls his father visiting from Mason City Iowa two years ago. While there he fell ill with diarrhoea and cramps and was cured after taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The remedy is advertised as always effective and sold by Atlantic Drug Co.
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Mason City
Iowa
O. L. Scott
Duffield
Mich
Chamberlain
Atlantic Drug Co
City Council Holds Regular Meeting Amid Various Topics
City council met in regular session at city hall with all members present except Dr. Graham. S. E. Shannon claimed 20 for a broken buggy top from a street rope incident. Iowa Telephone seeks poles for system rebuild to modernize the network, with joint city use of some poles and mid month start planned. Bell system upgrades will eliminate manual ringing and expand infrastructure investment. Payment on tax matter awaiting action. Public grounds and buildings committee toured city buildings for fire-code compliance and reported issues, council postponed action, and discharged the committee. Finance and bond transfer plans discussed to cover overdraft, and concern over stored automobiles blocking business. Darnell water works contract final settlement at 148, and Katz-Craig suction mains bill allowed. New pump at water works accepted. fire tests praised. Mayor Straight announced intent to appoint a building inspector to enforce fire regulations. Followed treasurer’s report.
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Hahn
Iowa Telephone Company
Iowa
Bell Company
Fudge
Whitmore
Taylor
Darnell
Archer
Katz-Craig
Straight
Prohibition Candidate Speaks in Park Today
Eugene W. Chafin, candidate of the prohibition party for the presidency, spoke to a goodly crowd in the park this afternoon after arriving late due to a Rock Island wreck. Rev. A. D. Beckhart chaired, with Mr. Hammond of Des Moines present. He left at 2 13 for Council Bluffs to speak tonight.
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Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition Party
Rock Island
Here
Wiota
A. D. Beckhart
Hammond
Des Moines
The
Prohibitionists
Chafin
Council Bluffs
Train Runs Off Track Near Gillette's Ahead of Polls
A Rock Island local bound east bound train derailed between here and Wiota. No injuries reported, but traffic was delayed as the engine and tender were moved. The wrecking outfit returned the engine to the track within about an hour. Temperatures reached 94 degrees and a new slot machine was installed nearby.
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Rock Island
Wiota
Chafin
Twelfth Annual Picnic of Cass County Old Settlers
Tomorrow the Cass County Old Settlers Association holds its twelfth annual picnic in the city park. The program includes a morning band concert call to order invocation opening remarks committee appointments reading of minutes treasurer’s report and dinner period. An afternoon program features band music including Hail Columbia annual address obituary record short reminiscences by pioneers committee reports officer elections and benediction.
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Cass County
Old Settlers’ Association
George
Columbia
EB. S. Hill
Anna QO. Temple
B. S. Hill
Badly Hurt In Fall From Tree In Bell Telephone Work
Clarence Milhollen, a Bell Telephone lineman, fell thirty feet from a tree while trimming on the Chestnut street road seven miles south of the city. He landed on his head and shoulders, was partially unconscious, and is resting at home with back injuries but no broken bones. expected to be laid up for several days.
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Clarence Milhollen
Bell Telephone Company
Chestnut Street
John Rentz
Clarence
Third
Oak Streets
Franks Drug Co Adds Fifteen To Firemen Horse Hose Fund
Franks Drug Co contributes 15 to the horse hose team fund for the fire company. The amount brings the total to 463.00 as a list of donors from Atlantic Canning to local firms and individuals is recorded, showing community support after a blaze at the store.
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W. N. Franks
Franks Drug Company
Mr. Franks
Atlantic Canning Company
W. T. Joyce Company
J. A. Campbell & Sons
L. Oransky
E. Crawford
C. L. Herring
Atlantic National Bank
Franks Drug Co
Deering & Son
Neff & Kolb
Ees
C. J. Litterst
A. J. Gillespie
A. P. Macomber
Charles Block & Son
Nebe Shoe Co
C. R. Winslow
Atlantic Opera House
C. B. Cole & Co
J. M. Emmert
G. B. Holland
HJ. Severs
P. P. Dullen
Ccces Ee
B. C. Swab
Enright
Emily Parsons
John W. Scott
Dr. Vehran
W. H. Swan
Weather Outlook for Iowa Tonight and Thursday
The forecast calls for fair conditions across Iowa tonight and Thursday, with slightly warmer temperatures in the west and central portions tonight.
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Iowa
Linen sale on limited two days only
A special announcement announces a two day sale offering the entire stock of fancy linens. It highlights Cluny lace trimmed doilies and table covers, hand drawn linen doilies and center pieces, stamped linens and hemstitched linens at greatly reduced prices.
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Ment
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Legisative
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F. Carroll
W. W. Morrow
H. W. Byers
Corydon
LeRoy Ware
Hayward
Davenport
Board of Railroad Commissioners
State Committee Express
Senator Allison
Harles
W. Lyon
EB. P. Adler
Senate
A. B. Funk
Spirit
Lake
William Larrabee
ENS
Gillette’s
Frank
Wife
Solons
Graham
Colorado
S. E. Shannon
Fred Schain
Ewen Neem Ar
Prohibition
Lineman
Bell
Frank’s Drug CO
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