Political Calendar of Party Conventions and Elections
A historical timetable lists upcoming political events including Republican and Democratic county and state conventions in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Waterloo Sioux City and Chicago Denver and national conventions. Filing deadlines set for senatorial congressional and state initiation papers with the secretary of state plus county nomination papers due by May 2 ahead of the general primary on June 2. The national conventions occur in Chicago and Denver with the general election on November date implied.
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Des Moiines
Martel
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Waterloo
Sioux City
Denver
Cole
Cass county political announcements in Iowa primary year 1908
A compilation of Republican candidate declarations for Cass County offices in Iowa. Names include JOHNS W. SCOTT for Representative, L. H. PINE for County Attorney, O. M. HOBART for County Recorder, RALPH E. KING for County Recorder, H. W. CHEHOCK for County Superintendent, E. C. WORTHING for Treasurer, GLA HILL for Treasurer, LAWRENCE R. FORSYTHE for Clerk of the District Court, GEO. KIRK for Supervisor, all stating candidacies are subject to June primaries and party choice.
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Cass County
Iowa General Assembly
Republican Party
Johns W. Scott
L. H. Pine
Cages County
O. M. Hobart
Republicanus
Ralph E. King
H. W. Chehock
Anita Public Schools
E. C. Worthing
Gla Hill
Massena Two
Ofice
Iowa
Lawrence R. Forsythe
Geo
Kirk
Rockafellow candidacy for district bench eyed by Atlantic supporters
The Tribune reports J B Rockafellow of Atlantic seeks a district bench position amid strong support from admirers. Longtime local lawyer described as a capable, studious, and strong counsel in Atlantic's legal community.
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the Tribune
J.B. Rockafellow
Atlantic
Rockafellow
Avoca Tribane
Taft Favored by Most Delegates for RNC First Ballot
The report shows 148 Republican delegates across 14 states with 116 instructed for Taft, 6 uninstructed, 26 for other candidates, and 18 contested. Despite the small share at the convention, Taft appears likely to win on the first ballot.
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Taft
The Resurrection Rumor of a Telegraph Daily
Rumors swirl after the paper hints at a renewed Telegraph daily venture. The Telegraph has not disclosed its launch method or the void it would fill, and no law bars its return to daily publication.
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The
Telegraph
Dr Harvey Wiley Denies Alcohol Remarks In Detail
Washington reports quote Dr Harvey Wiley chief of the agriculture department bureau of chemistry denying claims he urged strong measures against liquor. He says he favors abolishing saloons and drinking only at home with meals, insists he never advised young men to drink and that alcohol is always bad, though practical prohibition faces difficulties.
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W. Wiley
Washington
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Dr. Wiley
Optimistic remarks on democracy and local politics
The piece contemplates Democratic prospects and Republican strength in the current political climate. It notes rumors of a $6000 funding for a Democratic paper and praises Joe Marshall, elected school director, citing his ties to campaigning schoolboys and the positive impact of youth support on leadership.
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Joe’' Marshall
Mr Marshall
McNAIR to Buy Horses at Petit'a Barn Friday
Friday March 13 McNAIR will be at Petit'a barn to buy horses. Bring in your mounts for possible sale under local notice.
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McNair
Petit
Petit’s Bare
Widmew
Household Goods for Sale in OC Needles Auction
A miscellaneous lot of household goods is for sale in Orange County Needles. Dtf administrator oversees the sale process.
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W. Needles
Dtf
For Sale Is Sold at Once Jones Property
Real estate listing for 808 Poplar Street describing a 9 room house with barn and two lots. Agent F. M. Nichols listed as d204, property under Jones ownership. sale indicated as immediate.
Notice to gas office callers seeks office contact
Notice states that parties calling the gas office and not receiving a reply should contact attorney adjoined McWaid at his office. It provides no location or date and is written in a terse advisory tone.
Cantata Date Change at Congregational Church
Unable to perform on original date due to conflict the cantata is rescheduled for Friday evening March 20 at the Congregational church.
For Sale Residence with Barn and Fence
Short classified ad offers an interior residence with a good barn, a fenced lot, and a note that the seller will move cheaply. The contact line directs inquiries to a local drug store with initials d2g4 and W. T. Palmer.
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W. T. Palmer
Third Ward Democratic Caucus Set For March 14
The Third ward democratic caucus will be held in the grand jury room on Saturday March 14 at the usual hour. Henry Gillett committee man will oversee the event.
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Third Ward
Grand Jury
Henry Gillett
Nine room house on four lots with shed and barn
A well described property offers a nine room house on four lots, including a wood shed and a barn. For information contact GEO WINDHORST at the Atlantic Hotel.
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GEO. Windhorst
Atlantic Hotel
Grove Township Caucus Sets Delegates for County Convention
The Democrats of Grove township will meet at Cardio's hotel Saturday March 14 at 2 30 for the purpose of selecting delegates to the county convention to be held on March 21 Casper Beemean Committeeman.
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Democrata
Grove Township
Cardio’s
Casper Beemean
Fourth Ward Democrats to caucus for county delegates
The Democrats of the Fourth Ward will meet at 8 p m on Saturday March 14 at the office of 8 W West Straight for the purpose of selecting delegates to the county convention. M H Funk Committeeman.
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Fourth Ward
W. W. Straight
M. H. Funk
Comitteeman
Spring Suit Offer From Atlantic Tailor Line
The ad promotes new spring goods in Atlantic with a call to see the latest tailor style. It highlights ready for the season and mentions EMERY BURGNER and the Evening News as sources.
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Atlantic
Emery Burgner
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Fred N. Bingham
Nebe
Brown Grocery
Atlantic Evening News
Democrat
Fayed
S. Disbrow
Atlantic, Iowa
Canada
Sigs
Democratic Party
W. A. Kammer
Oransty's
Chestnut Street
Anan
Timothy Bay
Clarence Hedges
Troon House
Ed Shannon
Cedar St
Dtt
Oriental
Roy Hedges
Story & Clark
Presbyterian Church
Ray. George
P. I. Appleman
C. W. Needles
Des Moines
Illinois
W. Virginia
Scranton
Green Bay Lumbergo
B. R. Wasson
George F. Lang & Son
Walnut Street
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