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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1895

Page

4

Republican State Convention to Nominate Iowa Officers

The Republican State Convention for Town will convene at Des Moines on Wednesday July 10 1895 at 11 am for nominating a candidate for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and no other business. Delegates are chosen with representation by counties and votes for William M McCarland.

Des Moines Supreme Court William M. Mcc ¥Arland

Republican County Convention to select 13 delegates

The Cass county Republican party holds a delegate convention at Atlantic on Saturday June 29 1895 to nominate candidates for representative sheriff treasurer and school superintendent and for the board of supervisors from the first and fourth districts. Precinct representation totals provided. township caucuses to call county central committee members for the coming year. Frank Q. Jackson chairman F. W. Bruinerson secretary.

Cass County Atlantic Board of Supervisors Grant Benton Pymosa Brighton Lincoln Franklin Grove Washington Massena Union Bear Grove Cass Victoria Edna Noble Pleasant Frank Q. Jackson F. W. Bruineron

Cass Co Republican candidates for County Superintendent

Several individuals announce runs for Cass County Superintendent of Schools subject to the Republican county convention. W Mover H B Newcomm Cass township and Colfax Smith CG solicit party support from Republicans.

Superintendent of Schools of Cass Co Republican County Convention W. ©. Mover Cass County All Colfax Smitii

County Superintendent Candidates Vying in Cass County

The Telegraph outlines three qualified candidates for county superintendent of schools Prof K B Newcomb W C Moyer and C Colfax Smith. Each brings long teaching experience and strong moral character with local ties and prior office work. The piece notes a lively Republican primary, urging fair, vigorous but honorable campaigning and pledges county paper support for the chosen nominee.

C. Colfax Smith Adair County Shelby County Harlan Mr. Smith Hiland Park College Des Moines Massena Smith Cass County Telegraph

Political factions and fair treatment in governor race

A state political discussion urges voters to select delegates without bias and condemns personal attacks on candidates. It argues Republicans want a governor who will govern impartially for all, cautions papers against undue influence, and warns that overzealous praise or neglect could energize opposition.

Friends of

Olney Likely New Secretary of State in Burdened Cabinet

The article argues Attorney General Olney will become Secretary of State to fill the Gresham vacancy. It criticizes Olney as a Bourbon and a proponent of the current administration's foreign policy. It contends the cabinet change offers little reform and calls for a party shift for broader views.

Olney Gresham Democratic Party

Digersons Trial Opens With Church Attendance and Sharp Cross Examine

In Glenwood on June 10 the Digersons trial proceeds as the defense intensifies attacks on W E Martin the key bank witness. Testimony covers bank solvency records and public statements by officers while Moody McPherson presses questions amid defense objections. Witnesses recount meetings and deposits as the case unfolds before the jury.

Glenwood Atlantic Baptist Church L. F. Mullens C. I.’. Chase A. Block W. W. Parker George McCormick Con Enright Thornell W. E. Martin McPherson Curtis Mr. Martin Martin

Bank failure cross examination reveals alleged mismanagement

Testimony details a heated cross examination about oversight at the bank. Witnesses describe statements by the defendant and probe the late Cass County bank dealings, noting stock holdings, failed closures, and connections to the Democrat articles while recounting dates in 1893 and the subsequent failure.

Genung McPherson Dickerson al Dickerson L. F. Mullens Mr. McCormick Albert John Frank Democrat F. M. Nichols Cass County Atlantic National W. W. Parker

Weather Crop Bulletin Central Station Des Moines 1805

Warm growing weather prevailed with temperatures about two degrees above normal. Light rainfall overall until Sunday when heavy showers saturated central districts, benefiting crops. Some local wash damage reported but overall rain favorable. Corn in clean condition with good stand, oats barley spring wheat potatoes flax in good condition. pastures improving. small fruits doing better than expected.

Central Station Des Moines

California Fig Syrup Co Laxative Endorsed by Ladies

The article extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, safe laxative for women in all conditions. It urges using the genuine product, with the California Fig Syrup Co name printed on the package to verify authenticity.

California California Fig Syrup Co

Fourth of July Fountain Repair Urged by Citizen

A citizen suggests committees on the park should repair the Grant Memorial Fountain before the glorious Fourth. The letter praises public efforts and notes local wallpaper business promotions offering large stock and low prices at Fred Alexander.

Epitok Daily Telegraph Fred Alexaner

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