Rosewater to Act as Chairman in Roosevelt State Test
No attempt made by committeeman elect to secure seat. First test of strength shows Roosevelt men control thirteen states.
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
5
No attempt made by committeeman elect to secure seat. First test of strength shows Roosevelt men control thirteen states.
The Republican National Committee elected Victor Rosewater as chair to serve until the national convention ends. They did not decide seating R. B. Howell or other Nebraska committeemen. The body admitted only five press associations and set hearing times for state and district contests. The session adjourned to continue with alphabetic contests starting with Alabama.
Chicago June 7 Victor Rosewater of Nebraska elected chairman of the Republican National Committee to serve through the convention He succeeds the late Representative Hill of Maine The committee voted to admit two representatives from each of five press associations to floor access and to employ stenographers The Roosevelt faction faced defeats in key contests and roll call rules with a noted lineup of Roosevelt supporters.
At Parkersburg and Little Rock on June 7 a Democratic convention debated presidential preferences. A resolutions report urging delegates to back William J. Bryan was adopted after defeating an amendment removing all presidential references. In Arkansas a platform rejected endorsing the grandfather clause and suffrage qualification. eight at large delegates with half votes were instructed for Speaker Clark.
On June 7 New York waiters began striking and summoned electricians, firemen and engineers from hotels. The first success occurred at the Hotel Netherlands where ten engine room workers quit their posts and marched to Carnegie Hall to join a mass striker meeting.
Next Sunday the Atlantic Fire Department holds its annual memorial with a 9:15 assembly at the hall, a march along Walnut and Third to Chestnut and Fifth to the hospital, then to the cemetery by auto. Relatives may ride. flowers and potted plants will grace each deceased member’s grave, with many names listed as honored departed. The horse hose team will lead the procession.
Got New Overland car for Jerry Hoover of Extra from E J Young agency. Frank Draeger and wife welcome a baby girl six miles west. Henry Arp and wife near town welcome a baby boy five miles east. J E Bruce of Chicago briefly here then Des Moines en route home. M L Emaheimer recovering after head injury and has fair chance of recovery. Bunton and Dr Gamble left car at Griswold due to road conditions and rode train home. Erle Hamler and Elan Sweeney home from Simpson College in Indianola and plan fall return. E Bradley, C B Clovis and B E H Marquis depart for Carson and Oakland via Griswold Lewis Avoca Walnut Maine to map sociability run route.
Local diamond action Sunday features Merchants Greys vs Greenfield. Greenfield is described as a strong club and a good game is anticipated. The Greys have recently played well and should receive strong fan support.
Councilman J. S. Harlan and his wife traveled to Oskaloosa to attend the funeral of A Updegraff husband of Harlans sister and a long time local merchant. He was about seventy five years old and had resided in Oskaloosa many years. Those wanting flowers may inquire at Nebes.
Increasing clouds with showers tonight or Saturday and warmer conditions. Nebe’s advertises sample flowers and proper shoes for women. Coming events include Parker Shows June 10 to 16, Sociability Run June 1 7 19 and 21, Chautauqua Assembly June 1 to 9, Ringling Circus August 10, and Cass County Fair September 9 to 13. Mrs. Clara Warren and daughter of Everett Washington visit the Nebe home and Mrs. John Bradley and daughter from Wyanet Illinois visit friends Geo Petty and Ray Asay while traveling to Denver.
The Parker Shows introduce fresh features and a premier band under Victor Estlic with 35 soloists led by Corine Wilson. They advertise three free attractions including Chefalo’s death-trap loop ride. The event promises clean, moral, up to date entertainment with extensive acts and a Sunday school pantry sale at the Oxford Cafe beginning Saturday at 9 o’clock.
Des Moines reports show Wd Chassell leading with 57 612 votes to Allen 56 981 as counties report late results. J A Sinclaire defeats H G Gua for the Democratic nomination for state auditor. The Iowa Retail Harness Makers affiliate with the National Harness Makers association after a speech by G M Scherz of Cincinnati.
Remains of Grant Pierce Lawson arrive from Canada Saturday at 9 35 am. Funeral services will be held at the Giffen undertaking parlors Sunday at 11 30 am and 2 10 pm in the Presbyterian church. Interment follows at Shelby beside his mother and sisters. Lawson, born February 9 1887 in Shelby Iowa, died in Canada in May 1912 at age 25. He is survived by father and mother three brothers and three sisters and three step sisters.
Farm bargains offer 240 acres four miles from Exira with good land and buildings at 100 per acre priced at 4000 due March 1 1913 long time balance or exchange for smaller farm 120 acres near Exira at 115 per acre on easy terms 80 acres near Exira at 125 per acre very easy terms 40 acres near Ixira half mile from town with good land and buildings will trade for 80 to 160 J H Rendleman Exira Iowa
A city committee overseeing antique and doll parades for the July 3 and 4 firemen’s journey reports strong interest and close competition for prizes. Locals prep beauty pageants with floral decorations on autos and baby doll cabs, while NHBE’s showcases flowers. The Civics Club meets Monday at 2 30 with Mrs. T B Swan.
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