Cass County Republican primary candidate notices summary
A collection of 1908 Cass County notices announcing candidacy for local offices on the Republican ticket. Names include G. A Hill for Treasurer, Lawrence R. Forsythe for Clerk of the District Court, Geo S Kirke for Supervisor, Bertha A. Johnson for County Superintendent, C A Meredith for Representative, B A Goodspeed for County Attorney, G L Edwards for Supervisor, Acho Aountain for Clerk, and Byron J Still for County Superintendent of Schools. Primary date noted as June 2nd, 1908, with subjects subject to Republican primaries and voters’ decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Tyne
L. H. Pine
E. C. Worthing
G. A Hill
Massena Two
District Court
Iowa
Lawrence R. Forsythe
Geo.s. Kirke
Bertha A. Johnson
United States
Meredith
Atlantic
B. A. Goodspeed
G. L. Edwards
Traineo
Mink
Republican Party
Thait
Byron J
Still
Cumberland
Judicial Convention for Fifteenth Iowa District Nomination
Republicans of the Fifteenth judicial district of Iowa will meet in a delegate convention in Council Bluffs at 11 a m on June 10, 1905, to nominate a candidate for district judge and conduct other business. Delegates and alternates from district counties will be chosen at the upcoming county conventions. Representation is listed for Harrison Shelby Audubon Pottawattamie Cass Mills Montgomery Fremont Page. Done by the Republican judicial committee May 7, 1908.
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Fifteenth Judicial District of
Iowa
Council Bluffs, Fa
Court House
Fifteenth Judicial
Harrison Oo
Shelby
Audubon
Ree
Pottawattamie
Pottawattamie A8 Cass Waceeseeu
Il Mills
Bistas Montgomery
Fremont
Republican Judicial Committee
Fifteenth Judicial District of Iowa
W. C. Ratcliff
D. BE. Stuart
Representative Government in Cass County Politics
The article argues for John W. Scott as the proper representative for Cass County in the legislature, asserting that a representative democracy means elected officials should represent local voters and obey the law. It contrasts Scott’s pledge to follow constitutional provisions with Meredith’s plan to set aside law for a test vote. The News urges Cass County Republicans to choose Scott who will represent home voters.
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John W. Scott
C. A. Meredith
Cass County
Meredith
Allison
Cummins
Whem
Pass the Rope and Take Action in Des Moines
In Des Moines two married women, mothers of grown children, were assaulted by black assailants within two weeks. One attacker is jailed awaiting trial. the other was captured last night. The piece urges swift, public action rather than lengthy trials, arguing for vigilant punishment to deter further crimes.
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Des Moines
Sixth Street
Tlow
Register
South
Telegraph publisher seeks gang money for revival
Sixty days ago the Telegraph publisher urged the gentlemen he now denounces as a gang to raise $500 to fund his daily plaything for their campaign. He then singled out one man he now credits with opposing him.
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the Telegraph
Paper blames Anderson over funding bid and political fanning
The column recounts how efforts to raise funds failed as Republicans showed no interest and the Telegraph later occupied the vacant field. It notes Anderson’s reaction and accuses him of alleging the paper was hired to back the republican ticket for monetary reasons despite the paper's past support and editorial stance.
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Anderson
Congressman Smith
Atlantic area debates A. N. & S. extension direction
The Telegraph quotes A N and S vice president Rattenbore favoring a northward extension while Atlantic business leaders back a southward push. Citizens note about 60 000 dollars invested in U N S bonds with little local benefit, arguing the road has raised northern land values far more. Atlantic would gain more from a southern extension that benefits the city.
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Rattenbore
The
Telegraph
Atlantic
Primary Law And Local Political Jest In Atlantic
The piece notes the June primary law forcing party enrollment based on which ticket a voter supports and critiques local political dynamics. It mocks the Telegraph’s claimed political influence, mocks the Anderson family, and questions political endorsements and shifts in county power. The report blends legal outline with satirical commentary on local figures and newspaper bias.
Jones Denies Pay Behind Cummins Support in County
The Telegraph notes J B Jones says he earns less for backing Cummins than Chase does for Allison. The News asserts democratic backing of Cummins matters, but Chase has aided Jones in the past without monetary motive. It argues removing Cummins’ democratic support would leave little of the campaign.
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the Telegraph
J. B. Jones
Cummins
Chase
Allison
Jones
Mackeral
CUMMINS ON RECIPROCITY IN IOWA SENATE RACE
Iowa farmers confront tariff history and Canadian cattle competition as they weigh voting for a U.S. senator. The speaker cites McKinley and Wilson era duties, urging judgment on future beef prices and Canadian farm product impact.
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Assonitikus
Tawa
Bartiers
Lowe
Viana
van Prodmey Tasso
Nebraska
Melkinley Republicans
Canada
Wilson
Towa
Cumminus
Iowa
Lowa
Wison
Canad
Mexico
Lewi
Senate of the
United States
Tlinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Dakotas
Towa Cat
Olan
Albert B. Cumming
Chamois Maker the Magician of Leather Craft
A vivid note on chamois origin debunks Swiss legends. It traces the craft to Peabody tanneries in New England where Peabody tanners shape fine sheep leather. The piece depicts the chamois artisan as a magician of the heather trade drawing hides from Montana ranches or future rivals on Liberia plains, Argentina pampas, or Australia fields.
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Swiss Alps
Peabody
New England
Montana
Liberia
Pampas
Argentina
Australia
Mary
Atlantic Ice Cream Co Announces Local Sales and Event
Sweet cream priced at 20c per quart and ice cream at 25c per quart. Located one half block west of Bailey's store with Musson 287 and Bell 17-M. The German Ladies Aid Society hosts an ice cream social and grab bag on Saturday afternoon and evening May 16 near Westiphalen's pool hall, first door north.
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Bailey's
Musson
Bell Phone
Dts Atlantic Ice Cream CO
West- Iphalen
Private Sale of Household Goods at 811 Hickory Street
A private sale offers household goods at 811 Hickory Street this Thursday Friday and Saturday this week with details limited in the notice.
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Hickory Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atlantic Evening News
Daily Democrat
News Publishing Company
Chas. F. Chase
P. Chase
HE. P. Chase
R. K. A. Chase
Chicago
Waterloo
Sioux City
Denver
Calo
Iowa General Assembly
Fay
Cags County
M. Hobart
Ralph E. King
Awa
Lincoln Two
State of Iowa
J. E. P. Chase
RE. P. Chase
Harry Cavenaugh
Cass Co
Detroit
Mich
Conte
Atlantic Drug Company
Rock Island Railroad
Carroll
Scott
Dr. Price
Saving Shopper
Toile du Nords
Barnabys
Childrens’ Munsing Union
Henshaw & Martin’s
John C. W. Cary
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