Democratic candidate Cuykendall humbly pressed for convention
The piece details J W Cuykendall reluctantly accepting a nomination after Atlantic leaders pressured him, noting his reluctance and the party dynamics in Grant township. It lauds John Voorhees, detailing his rise from clerk to Bank of Anita president and his strong personal qualities. It also critiques Republican dominance, mentions Meredith, Slater, and “Wash” as long-time Democrats, and ends with a warning that Chairman Eller faces a tough political fight.
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Voorhees
Grant Township
Eral
Cuykendall
Ar. Voorhees
Bank of Anita
Colorado
New Jersey
Meredith
Wash
Frank Bradley
Cleveland
Samuel
Bryan
Saint Peter
Hee
Eller
Wash Hiler Elected County Democratic Chairman
The county Democratic campaign organized last Saturday with Wash Hiler chosen as county committee chairman. The move honors a long serving and deserving Democrat, who thirty years ago helped build Benton County’s only Democratic township while living on a farm.
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Wash” Hiler
Benton
Wash
Hair Returns After Using Newbro’s Herpicide
Frederick Manuell of Maryland block Butte Montana bought Newbro's Herpicide April 6 1899 and after 80 days his bald scalp was covered in hair. He reported July 2 that his hair is thick and luxuriant. The ad claims the product destroys the germ causing dandruff and baldness and stops hair loss. Sold by leading agents with samples available.
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Newbro
Frederick Manuell
Maryland
Butte
Montana
Newhero
Venger Ts
Mich
Atlantic Drug Company
Difference in conventions shows party contrasts in city
Republicans held a prompt businesslike convention under the primary law, knowing tasks before the chair and proceeding confidently. Democrats, by contrast, adjourned without completing business, unsure of actions, leaving their principal candidate's nomination in doubt. The piece brands the Democrats as disorganized and lucky to attract capable leaders.
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Can
Return to district system praised by county Republicans
The News thanks delegates to the Republican county convention for urging a return to the old-time district system for electing supervisors. The convention unanimously approved the change, but it cannot affect this year’s elections and would only apply to nominations and the 1910 election. John W. Scott was selected as a delegate-at-large to the state convention.
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Board of Supervisors
Scott
Swain
Swan
Cass County Republicans Back Scott at Waterloo Convention
The Cass county Republican convention praised John W. Scott for his service and voted to support his candidacy for district judge. Delegates united to back Rockafellow for district judge and named Weaver and Ladd for state committee, while Wright was praised for continued service. The Evening News highlighted its prompt Taft nomination coverage and contrasted it with a rival paper's slower reporting.
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Cass County
John W. Scott
Waterloo
Rockafellow
Ladd and Weaver
George S. Wright
Ladd
Weaver
George Wright
Evening News
Taft
Takir
Fourth Street
Pea packing to start as rains affect crop yields
The canning company plans to begin pea packing in about a week. Heavy rains diminished the season crop, but late peas are expected to yield well.
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the Canning Company
Runaway at Fifth and Poplar Sparks Patrols
Two young fellows from the country had a runaway at Fifth and Poplar streets about 11:00 o clock Saturday night. Their team scared at the light dresses of some young women who were passing and broke the buggy pole and smashed things up generally. They did not run far and were recaptured without much trouble and after borrowing a pole from a livery barn the boys started for home.
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Fifth
Poplar
Convention a Big One Report From Gardner Eases Into Chicago
Gardner fresh from the M W A Clerks meeting at Peoria describes the immense crowds he observed in Chicago during the Republican national convention trip. He also visited his brother Len, who works on a poultry paper in the city, and reported on the bustling activity and jam.
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Will Gardner
Peoria
Chicago
Windy City
Len
Fifteen Auto Loads Invade City for Firemen’s Journey
Shenandoah sent word that about fifteen automobile loads of people will arrive in the city this afternoon for the firemen’s journey. More attendees are expected, with travelers planning the outing as a pleasant trip.
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George
Died at Noon Chris Jensen Passes After Illness
Chris Jensen aged man brought from north of the city to this hospital with apoplexy died about noon today. No funeral arrangements have been made pending word from a son living in Nebraska.
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Chris Jensen
Nebraska
New Theater Opens on Walnut Street
The Nickeldom theater on Walnut Street opened to the public Saturday evening with strong patronage. The show pleased attendees and the program satisfied viewers, and Mr. Mc Avoy is expected to do well here.
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Walnut Street
McAvoy
Married Couple From Lewis Wed at Clerk's Office
A marriage license was granted today to Robert Woolard and Mable Cooper of Lewis. They were married at the clerk's office this afternoon by Rev. J. George.
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Robert Woolard
Mable
Cooper
Lewis
J .George
Insanity Allegations Filed Against Mrs Mattie South
Information of insanity has been sworn out against Mrs Mattie South of Edna township. The document alleges mental incompetence and outlines actions to be taken under local law.
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Mattie
Edna Township
Chautauqua Chorus Plans Tuesday Evening Practice
The chautauqua chorus will meet tomorrow evening at Vose hall for practice. Marriage licenses list Robert Woolard Lewis Mable Cooper Lewis. Green Bay Lumber Co advertises screen doors in all styles and prices.
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Chautauqua Chorus
Chautauqua
Vosehall
Green Bay Lumber CO
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