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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
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The schedule lists events including the Democratic state convention in Cedar Rapids on Thursday April 23, deadlines for filing senatorial and congressional nomination papers, May 1 for county nomination papers, the general primary on Tuesday June 1, National Republican Convention in Chicago on Tuesday June 11, county conventions on Saturday June 10, Republican state convention in Waterloo on Wednesday June 24, Democratic state convention in Sioux City on Thursday July 2, National Democratic Convention in Denver on Tuesday July T, and the general election on Tuesday November 3.
A fragmented 1908 era notice lists numerous Cass county residents announcing candidacy for local offices including Representative County Attorney County Recorder Superintendent of Schools Clerk of the District Court Supervisor and Treasurer. The announcements note primary date in June and party loyalty to the Republican ticket.
The president's message to Congress calls for fairer treatment of organized labor and rights to organize and strike. It urges fairer injunctions, an employers liability law, postal savings banks, rail rate changes, and tariff revision including wood pulp duty repeal. It also suggests exemptions from Sherman act for labor and some farm groups, aiming to strengthen the party before adjournment.
A county board urges that members whose terms expire this year be retained. Supervisor Mulling will not seek another nomination, but Supervisors Fulton and McMartin deserve continued service. The News argues public officials should remain, noting their competence and the public confidence they’ve earned. The piece also mentions Sioux City convention date changes and Democratic delegates from Illinois and Iowa.
Meredith is a candidate for representative nomination in the county Republican primary at the June vote. The column notes the recent conferences and the carder era discussions, not surprising to those following party politics closely.
The Avoca fire showed water supply weakness as the standpipe kept the blaze in check after the town’s fire apparatus failed. Observers warned that without a standpipe and with water works machinery at risk, a major blaze could destroy extensive property in minutes, urging Atlantic to learn a lesson.
The speaker warns of a looming eruption risk to local property and urges immediate action. They argue there is no legitimate opposition to installing a standpipe and urge the city council to finish water system work with provision for a standpipe.
A compact survey from the Capital and major papers shows anti Bryan sentiment spreading across New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Virginia North Carolina and Minnesota along with the Dakotas If enough states refuse instructed delegations Bryan could be blocked two thirds of delegates appear feasible and the anti Bryan bloc grows stronger amid party strategy and regional backing.
The Standard Oil appeal to the US Court of Appeals faces Judge Landis’ fine. Prouty seeks Congress in the seventh district against Hindi. Tennessee GOP convention splits with Glliver and Tump factions. Cummins backers establish Des Moines HQ led by ex-treasurer Gilbertson for precinct campaigns. Congress adjournment delay may limit primary speeches. Ridder publicizes wood pulp duty repeal talks with Serena Payne. President’s repeal message stance unsettled. Cedar Rapids Bryan crowd rouses harsh rhetoric as Rhinehart leads Bryan comments.
The writer argues that a supervisor is the most important county official and should be retained when competent and economical. He notes improved service, careful spending, and reduced corruption, urging voters to maintain this status and keep the board accountable as prescribed by law.
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