Deadlock in Iowa Legislature as Cummins Backed
The Iowa legislature remains split over the U S Senate race with Progressives supporting Albert B Cummins and Democrats backing Porter The record lists votes of lawmakers and their explanations including Bruce Seeley Hambleton and others detailing why they supported Cummins or favored alternative choices in the short term adjournment debate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Representative Hambleton
Republic
United States
Mohd
Jones
Albert B. Cummins
James ER. Bruce
Iowa
W. B. Seeley
Hambleton
Major Lacey
Wm. B. Allison
Forceful explanation of vote against caucus candidate
A detailed statement opposing the Republican caucus candidate was submitted by Senators Gale, Jackson, Bleakly, McElveen, Elerick, Nichols, Gilliland, Whipple, Stookey, Jamison, Stuckslager and twenty seven others, presenting arguments and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Caucus
Gale
Jackson
Bleakly
McElveen
Elerick
Nichols
Gilliland
Whipple
Stookey
Jamison
Stuckslager
Conference Begins at Clarinda for Des Moines Episcopal Session
Clarinda Iowa Sept 9 The forty eighth session of the Des Moines annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets tomorrow in this city Two retiring presiding elders Rev Dr A E B Griffith and Rev Hohenshelt and two appointed successors highlight the event with Bishop Buellmeyer set to preside The conference will use a new auditorium for business sessions and Chautauqua style addresses with many smaller changes in appoint ments anticipated Also included are local notices and ads from the period with scores and classified items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda
Des
Moines
Mét Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
A. EB. Griffith
Creston Methodist Church
Hohenshelt
Creston
Des Moines
Buellmeyer
Missouri
Cass County Fair Comes Next Week
The Cass County Fair opens Tuesday September 15 and runs three days with speed events, mule and novelty races, and automobile races. Prizes range up to 300 dollars with horses and cars limited to local entries. consistency with rules and professional riders. new grounds improvements and big crowds anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa’ County
Association
The Big Excursion Leaves for Texas on Tuesday
The South and West Immigration Company announces a trip to Texas leaving on Tuesday September 15. For route details and cheap rates contact secretary H G Dacken at Atlantic National Bank Atlantic Iowa. The piece notes Tismer’s imprisonment and related scandal involving his niece and mentions local figures King Sherm Myers and Haynes and Larrabee with details on their sentences.
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South and West Immigration Company
Texas
H. G. Dacken
Atlantic National Bank
Atlantic
Iowa
Tismer
Liberty
Fred Tismer
King Sherm Myers
Haynes and Larrabee
Herety
Excursion Sunday Planned by Atlantic Line Manager
Manager Jones of the Atlantic Northern and Southern says last Sunday’s excursion was very successful and a similar trip will run next Sunday. Await further announcements. Also note a horse buyer in Atlantic next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Atlantic
Northern
Bes
Atantic
Y M G A selects new secretary and gym plan
At a board meeting in Helena Mo, A A Thurman was chosen general secretary and physical director of the Y M C A in a unanimous vote. He arrives soon to begin duties, with gym classes planned for October. Directors discussed buying land and erecting a one story building with possible later expansion. Also notes peaches arrival from Missouri at $1.10 per basket and the park band concert program for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Direc‘tora
Association
Ing A.A. Thurman
Helena
Y. M
Ailey
Thomann
Levening
Jones
Ard
Two Newspaper Subscriptions Offered By The News
The News advertises limited time offers for Des Moines Daily Capital at 75 cents through January 1 and Daily Register and Leader at 1.00 for daily and 1.50 for daily and Sunday, available to current subscribers only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Des Moines
Daily Capital
Daily Register and Leader
County Fair Opens at Avoca Iowa
Pottawattamie County fair begins with southwest Iowa thoroughbred stock showing in barns and floral hall. Trotting and running contests start this afternoon with the Council Bluffs fire team Jim and Jim to perform daily. Campbell Bros elephants to perform Thursday in front of the amphitheater amid many fast horses and strong track condition.
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Avoca
Pottawattamie
Southwest
Iowa
Floral Hall
Jim
Council Bluffs
Harlan Fair
Campbell‘ Bros
City Steam Laundry Handles Your Bundle At RHODY Sawit
Call Musson at 891 to have the City Steam Laundry pick up your bundle. You will wear that satisfied amie sty nets at cost at RHODY Sawit.
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Musson
Death of George Duffield A Pioneer of Van Buren County
George Duffield of Pittsburg Illinois died at his home. He was a pioneer of Van Buren County and attended every state fair up to his death. Charles A. Day, a longtime resident of the same town, knew him well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Duffield
van Buren County
Pittsburg
Chas. A. Day
Mr. Duffield
Duffield
Auction notice for agricultural nets and dusters at cost
Franks Rhody announces sale of agricultural nets and dusters at cost to close out inventory. Limited stock available, first come, first served. Located at the business premises of FRANK RHODY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rhody
Two Wills Filed for Probate in Local Court
Two wills were filed for probate involving Elizabeth Rankin and Abraham Byrd. Rankin’s will disposes property at 805 Chestnut Street and lots in Atlantic Cemetery to various relatives and church trustees, naming James H. Bailey executor without bond. Byrd’s 1895 will places widow Ruth Byrd as owner of household goods and holds real estate for ten years, with specific bequests to Ruth Byrd Olive Taylor George Byrd Jennie Collins and James Byrd, noting deaths of Jennie Collins and James L Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Mente
Elizabeth Rankin
Abraham 8
United Presbyterian Church
Chestnut Street
Bursié M. Bailey
Della Keeley
Adlth
Park
Jamess
H. Bailey
Abraham
Byrd
Ruth JE. Byrd
L. Byrd
Joseph M. Byrd
Ruth BE
Ruth EE
Olive Taylor
George Byrd
Jennie Collins
James
Obituary of Mrs Beener Life of a Good Woman
Mrs Sophia Beener died at her Elm Street home last Saturday from heart leakage. Born in Germany on April 25 1852 she came to the United States in 1855 with her parents. She lived in Iowa City in 1870 she married John Beener and in 1889 moved to this city. Seven children were born two died in infancy. Surviving are Joseph A Beener Mrs W P Curry and Mrs F P Dilger. She leaves a sister Teo Beener and a brother F J Strittmatter. A lifelong Catholic she was a devoted wife and mother and exemplified the best womanhood.
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Sophia Beener
Elm Street
Germany
Iowa City
John Beener
F. J. Schindheim
Lena Beener
Joseph A. Beener
W. P. Curry
F. P. Dilger
Teo Beener
F. 3. Strittmatter
Beener
Catholic Church
Weather Forecast for Iowa Near Chicago Reveals Cooler Nights
Weather bulletin from Chicago on September 9, 1908 predicts a cooler trend for Iowa areas tonight and Thursday. The northwest portion should see slightly cooler conditions this evening with broader cooling extending into the next day.
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Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Opera House Opening with Chase Lister Theater Company
The Chase Lister Theater company presents all next week starting Monday September 14 featuring Clint and Bessie Robbins. A Chase Lister ladies orchestra performs with a seat sale at Palmer's Friday September 11.
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Opera House
Chase-Lister Theater Company
Clint
Bessie Robbins
Chase-Lister Ladies
Palmer's
Business Men Meeting At Fire Hall Thursday Evening
City leaders urge Atlantic business community to attend a crucial meeting at the firemen s hall at eight o clock Thursday evening. Mayor G s. W. Straight and J H. Marshall, president of the Merchants Association, request representatives from every concern to be present or send a delegate.
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Atlantic
Gs. W. Straight
J. H. Marshall
Merchants Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cummins
Porter
Chariot Wheels
Bruce
Meredith
Cummins—Register and Leader Act
A. B. Cumming
R. Porter
I. Smith
J.B. Lane
A. B. Funk
F. D. Jackson
J. F. Lacey
Bateo Gested W. P. Hepburn
G. D. Perkins
Willam Larrabee
Warren Garst
Veel
G. N. Haugen
A. F. Dennon
George W. Clark
J. H. Trewin
A. J. Baker
Allen
Burgess
Clark
Dowell
Eckies
Erickson
Hopking
Hughes
Kimmel
Kinne
Mattes
Maytag
Newberry
Peterson
Saunders
Smith
Mitchell
Turner
Warren
Wallson
Fayette
Young
Anderson
Arney
Bascom
Blackmore
Bonwell
Conn
Corrie
Darrah
Doran
Drury
Feely
Felt
Fenn
Flugum
Grier
Hackler
Hanson
Harvey
Hume
Jewell
Kelley
Lee
Lister
Lowrey
Mabel
Marston
Mason
Mercer
Morris
Shaffer
Stillman
Stoltenberg
Sullivan
Teter
van Houten
Webster
Weeks
Welden
White
Youde
Kendall
DeArmand
DeWolf
Foley
W. J. Smith
Dunham
Hierick
Brandes
Cassady
Dow
Dunn
Dye
Decatur
Elliott
Greenwood
Hanna
Kellogg
Sheldon
J. R. Lane
Clarke, Nichols, Stockslager, Whipple
Representative Moore
Potal—s
Alfred
Harding
Inman
Paul
McKiveen
Offili
W. P. Hepburn
Mann, Nix
George D. Perkins
Senator Jackson
McElrath
William Larrabee
Reaney
Margaret McConville
John McConville
Thomas J. Brindley
S. W
Etta
W. Reichstein
Elisha M. Humphrey
W. D
Creek
Watson C. Trego
Q. C
N. E. Cor
South Dakota
McCarl
Omaha
Sioux City
Pueblo
Lincoln
Denver
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Petit’s Barn
J. W. McMacken
St. Joe
John F. Lacey
A.F. N. Hambleton
Cass County
Sith
Ing
A. A. Thumann
Helens Mo
the Man
Christensen Bros. Mercantile Company
Mareh
St. Clair
Thornton ‘Brooke
Lietz Vision
Morceau
F. von Blon
Losey
Peters
Rankin
Alrubans
Choe
U. P. Church
Week
Burma
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