Cass County Republican primary announcements flood 1908 slate
A mass of short notices announce candidacies for Cass County offices including Representative, County Attorney, County Recorder, Treasurer, Clerk of the District Court, Supervisor, County Superintendent, and United States Senator alignment. Names include John W. Scott L. H. Pine O M Hobart Ralph E. King E C Worthing Hill Forsyth Geo S Kirk Bertha A Johnson A Meredith B A Goodspeed G L Edwards A H Moussand Byron J Still. Voters urged to decide in June primaries under Republican ticket.
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Cass
Iowa General Assembly
Republican Party
Cass County
John W. Scott
L. H. Pine
O. M. Hobart
Sffce
Cass Cy
E. C. Worthing
Massena
District Court
Iowa
Lawrence R. Forsythe
Geo. S. Kirk
Bertha A. Johnson
United States
Do. A. Meredith
B. A. Goodspeed
Kkindy
Byron J. Still
Cumberland Schools
Circulation Statement for Atlantic Evening News 1908
I E P Chase sworn as secretary treasurer of The News Publishing Company confirms the paid circulation of the Atlantic Evening News in Atlantic Cass County Iowa for May 9 1908 was 1140 copies. Sworn May 1 1908 before Notary Harry Cavenaugh Cass County Iowa.
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State of
Iowa
Cass County
E. P. Chase
News Publishing Company
Atlantic Evening News
Atlantic
Harry Cavenaugh
Cass Co
Republican Judicial Convention in Fifteenth District Iowa
The Republican committee of the Fifteenth judicial district Iowa sets a delegate convention in Council Bluffs at 11 a m on June 30 1908 to nominate a candidate for judge and conduct district business. Counties provide representation and delegates at upcoming county meetings. Signed by Secretary W C Ratcliff and Chairman D E Stuart May 7 1908.
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Fifteenth Judicial District of Iowa
Council Bluffs
Court House
Fifteenth Judicial District of
Iowa
Fifteenth Judicial District
Harrison
Shelby
Republican Judicial Committee
W.C. Ratcliff
D. E. Stuart
Abusing Allison by Proxy in Iowa Campaign
Governor Cummins defends his line while supporters like Prouty and Cheshire attack Senator Allison with old charges from the Credit Mobilier era. Cheshire’s vote for Allison’s senate return complicates the hit. The governor’s strategy is seen as a shrewd political move this year.
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Allison
Senate
Dividing lines in Cass County primary politics
The article details a rift among Cummins and Allison supporters in Cass County over the upcoming primary. It notes that Cummins backers prefer Meredith for representative, while Allison Republicans largely back Scott, with factional tactics and personal interests shaping endorsements. A controversial local figure balances between factions for gain.
More Harm Than Good In Political Campaign Claims
A local editorial criticizes a political group for using the writer’s past campaign work against Meredith and for attempting to undermine the Lafe Young meeting at Anita. The piece notes Meredith copied material from a Democrat file to mail circulars to Graht area voters, while the writer rebukes unappreciative “expert politicians” who claim the editor’s efforts did harm.
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Meredith
Lafe Young
Anita
Democrat
Graht
John Gillespie Dies After Kansas City Operation
John Gillespie, longtime Atlantic resident, died after an operation in a Kansas City hospital. Known for his honesty and community service, he stood for what was right and contributed to the town’s upbuilding with steady, honorable conduct. His passing leaves the community poorer in spirit.
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John Gillespie
Kansas City
Gillespie
Atlantic
Opponents blamed for misusing editorial material in campaign
The passage accuses rivals of shamelessly claiming honesty while staying awake to guard the public, noting they never owned the editorial matter for two years. It says if the piece helped the writer two years ago it did more harm than good and denounces Meredith and Cummins partisans for using it now.
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Cummins
Meredith
Governor's campaign remarks spark mixed reaction in Des Moines
The governor admits he is not perfect and will make mistakes, but critics doubt the sincerity. Campaigns heat as Cummins supporters rally in Des Moines on the 18th with Wil liam Larrabee and Byers among speakers. Local political figures plan to attend as Taft and Fairbanks are discussed. chatter on waterworks troubles and saloon calls arise amid a rural, bustling May mood.
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Cummins
Des Moines
William Larrabee
Byers
Garst
Attorney General Byers Urges Open Primary Alignment Debate
Attorney General Byers states in his view that the primary law signals a new alignment of parties and allows a voter to support a candidate in the primary who they plan to oppose in November. This stance is used by Cummins supporters to press lawmakers to bind themselves on the senatorial selection.
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Prof
Anna
Newhbro
Detroit
Mich
Cummins
Allison
Byers
Stationery Line Featured at City Office
A local office displays an appealing range of stationery items. The selection includes sheets, envelopes, and writing instruments suited for daily clerical tasks and formal correspondence.
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Chas. F. Chase
BE. P. Chase
R. KK. A. Chase
Congress
Chas.e. Chase
EB. P. Chase
Chicago
Waterloo
Sioux City
Denver
Colo
Ralph E. King
Primates
E. Shannon
G. L. Edwards
Atlantic Drug Company
Judicial Convention
Senator Allison
Prouty
Tom Cheshire
Credit Mobilier
Gray Wolves
Ience
Cheshire
Cummins Republican
Mr. Scott
Representa
Scott
Mini Men
Mr. Carroll
The
Cummins Mutual Ad
Miration Society
Alison Is
Carroll
Gling
Ing
Mr. Meredith
Cummins Shrine
Taft
Walter Wellman
Bryan
Washington
Fairbanks
Deer Common Peepul
Jimmie
American College
Bailey
Golden Brown Kid
Russia
Conrad Shoe Store
Franks Drug Co
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