30 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
1
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L M Allen General Passenger Agent Lines east of Missouri River Chicago Ill issues seeping car reservations and tickets.
The piece cites Judge John R. Caldwell of Tama and Supt. A. R. McCook of Howard, condemns northern lynchings, notes Irish land bill progress in Parliament, and outlines government loans to tenants totaling up to 500 million dollars, with terms of purchase and penalties for noncompliance.
The Newton Journal reprints Cousins remarks challenging the Dingley bill’s logic. Critics argue the speech panders to half educated readers and questions protection, domestic buying, and Lincoln quotes. The piece notes McKinley and Cummins references and mocks Cousins as gifted in gab but short on sense, as echoed by the Oskaloosa Times-Journal.
Democrats of Bentsen county will hold a delegate convention at Visteon on Tuesday August 4 at 1 o clock am to nominate candidates for Representative County Sheriff County Superintendent County Coroner and Member of Board of Supervisors and conduct other business. Delegates total 54. Township chairmen urged to call caucuses Saturday August 1 and all who support democracy urged to attend precinct caucuses. Tse Epitoz writing.
The Washington Government Printing Office building spans nearly ten acres with 490000 square feet on seven stories. It features a steel frame with granite and brick, 319 steel columns, weight capacity for 5 million pounds, and rail capacity to lay 43 miles of track. Fireproof with heating and lighting plants, 7000 incandescent lights, twelve elevators, a complete telephone system, ice plant, crematory, and facilities for 4000 employees. Cost estimated at about 2.429 million dollars.
Miss Dora Donald, previously at the blind college in Vinton and then superintendent of the Gary school for the blind, has been appointed superintendent of the South Dakota school for the blind at Sioux Falls. The post is preferred to her Gary position. She has taught Miss Linnie Haguewood, who will likely move with her to Sioux Falls.
Turn Fest drew unprecedented interest with many Turners and hundreds of supporters coming to Des Moines. Seid contests may set world records as 17 Turner societies from across states arrive to compete in athletic and singing events. No prizes, but diplomas and public receptions mark the events at the Turner headquarters and ball park August 10.
Poor local conditions hamper crops across districts, with reports of damage to beets and corn. Despite scattered yields, total production remains weak as markets stay supplied and prices hold steady while rainfall affects some regions.
A blurry report lists speakers and participants for a large annual gathering in Des Moines. Commins will represent HE x and give a welcoming talk. Cel Eibeeck hosts Catherine related events with long tenure, while Prof Otto Goepal oversees arrangements for a concert and the grounds.
A July 28 proposal from cent relists seeks a transcontinental project linking America and Asia. French and Asian capitalists backers collaborate with American partners to obtain right of way from the United States Treasury for a Siberian Railway link. The Maine company plans coordination.
A summary of weather conditions affecting the region reports damp periods and variable temperatures. The larger portion of the Sis Deel area experienced precipitation and mild to cool spells, with some days showing clear skies. Grain yields show variable progress, and farmers report mixed results in hay and crop development due to unsettled conditions.
The Sells & Downs show performs in Vinton on Wednesday August 3. The Topeka Journal lauds the grand parade and stable act, noting fine horses, decorated tents, and a free exhibition of unusual acts. Irene Sells Downs will lead the procession starting at 10 o clock through the main streets.
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