The School Controversy in Vinton Iowa 1904
A detailed account of the dispute between the Vinton Public Schools board and Superintendent John Sogard. The article traces board meetings from March to June 1904, votes on retention at $1400, a sham election attempt, petition urging reappointment, resignations, and staff letters calling for a change. It notes key figures: Directors Zollinger, Bills, Whipple, Robinson, Arice, and W.H. Anderson, and teacher and janitor support for change.
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Sogard
The
Eagle
Robinson
Whipple
Zallinger
Bills
Zollinger
Arice
Mr. Bulls
Vinton
John Sogard
Iowa
Hills
Bse
Uoice
Pretty June Wedding at home southwest of city
At their home on Wednesday evening June 16 Miss Edna Banna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Banna, married James Clifford Harwood of Garrison Iowa with Rev S S Hilscher of Vinton officiating. Gerald Palmer and Donald Hanna led the bridal party as Edna walked with her father. Lola Banna presided at the piano as guests viewed a three course luncheon prepared by the bride and her family. About 125 guests attended from Greely Iowa Mt. Vernon Iowa LaPorte City and Chicago with the couple to reside in Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna
John W. Banna
James Clifford Harwood
Garrison, Lown
S. S. Hilscher
Vinton
Mendalssbon
Gerald Palmer
Big Grove
Donald Hanna
Greeley
Nab
Cupids
Lola
Frank Smoetzar
Hanna
Greely
Nebraska
Belle Hanna
West
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Ulery
Chicago
F. Donaldson
Linn
LaPorte City
Harwood
Garrison
Justice F W Eversmeyer Unites Two Young People
At 4:30 yesterday afternoon at 209 East Third Street Justice F W Eversmeyer officiated the marriage of John A Murphy and Miss Man Houck in a simple ceremony witnessed by G L Hahn and Mollie Winke. The groom works as a button cutter. The bride moved from Vinton Iowa and has many friends there awaiting her happiness. The couple will live in Davenport for the time being, per the Davenport Democrat report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eest Third Street
F. W. Eversmeyer
John A. Murphy
Man Houck
G. L. Hahn
Mollie Winke
Vinton, Ia
Murphy
Davenport
Notice to Public on Storage Charges for Unremoved Freight
Notice states that from June 15 storage will be charged when freight unloaded at railroad warehouses or platforms is not removed by consigners within forty eight hours after arrival.
Looks Good for Democrats Says Campaign Gossips
Special Correspondent in Washington in June 1904 reports that the president plans to run his own campaign by placing Cortelyou as chairman of the Republican National Committee. Roosevelt and Cortelyou are urged by allies and opposed by others, with Wisconsin and Illinois politics seen as shaping the national race. Democratic leaders praise the situation as favorable, while warnings about Republican divisions loom.
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Washington D. C
George G. Cortelyou
Commerce and Labor Department
Republican Nations Committee
Moya
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
B Hog
Carnegie
Matthew Stanley Quay
Republican National Committee
Cortalyou
White House
Democratic Party
Erete
Wisconsin
le Follette
Republicans
Badger
Republican Party
Spooner
Quarles
Atelwarts
la Wolletts
Bezonian
Democratic Congressional Committee
Joseph Weeke Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Journey Through Worlds Fair Exposition in St Louis
Reporter shares impressions from the 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis arriving from Cedar Rapids. Describes Christian Endeavor Hotel, grounds, cost, and vast scope of exhibits including Jerusalem and Temple of Solomon. Mentions religious buildings, plans for travel, and notes on prohibition district victories led by Arthur Burrage Farwell and the Edelweiss Garden case.
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St. Louie
Christian Endeavor Hotel
Chicago
Jerusalem
East
Toms
New York
Ac & Oiiock Touicht
Christian Church
Swain on Reciprocity and Trade Policy
Col Albert W Swalm U S consul at Southampton argues for reciprocity as essential to protecting and expanding American trade with South America. He notes European nations practice reciprocal trade, urges expanding exports beyond 10 percent, and asserts protectionism plus reciprocal trade are compatible for national prosperity.
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Cummins
South Americas
South America
England
Albert W. Swalm
U.S
Southampton
Clerking for D L Bryan as Rife Mossman ties severed
Take notice from a former associate to friends and customers that the writer has severed ties with Rife & Mossman and is now clerking for D L Bryan at the G M Tharpold stand. The note promises a complete new stock of groceries and urges patrons to try the store for full satisfaction.
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Rife & Mossman
D. L. Bryan
G. M. Tharpold
Hyde Park Protective Association 1903 report on temperance work
The Hyde Park Protective Association reports its effort against saloons in Chicago's prohibition districts. Since its start over forty years ago, the group has spent about 259000 in cash and 150000 in time and services to defend laws banning intoxicants and enforce local option ordinances in Hyde Park.
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Hyde Park
Arthur Burrage Farwell
Adams Street
Chicsye
Farwell Sage
Thiz Association
Edelweiss Garden
Cies
Edelweiss
Supreme Court of the State
Aix
Prohibition
Idlinoig
Farwell
Chicago
God Ralugbis
Hyde Park Protective Association
Ealoone
Protective Association
Democratic Prospects at St Louis Convention
The Democratic conventions of the past ten days shape the St Louis gathering with a push to nominate a candidate free of trusts influence. The platform should oppose criminal trusts and private graft, favoring democracy over platocracy, and support a candidate whose record guarantees action against wealth power. Manchester
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Sara
St. Louis
Party of the People
Spoliation
Treasury
Iskir
White House
Roosevelt
Srisen
Chicago
Kansas City
Bryan
Ndt
Tsms
Washington
Republican Party
Manchester Democrat
Waterloo Chatauqua Round Trip Ticket Offer
Agents of the Rock Island System within 200 miles sell tickets to Waterloo at fare and one third for a round trip. Tickets on sale July 22 to 26 with return by July 30.
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Rock Island
Waterloo
Pood
County Board of Supervisors Action and Transfers
The board of supervisors of Iowa county met on the motion the county treasurer is authorized to transfer from the building fund to the sum of 3608 the balance in said fund. The report includes road and charity remissions and notes not granted. The session records indicate accounts, collections, and officers reporting balances and transfers for 1903.
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Iowa
W. C. Haine
Liara Finch
Blair
Balle ‘Plamereni
Jacob Flore SF
Tex
J .Kadlee
Horace Wean
Board of 'Sors
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Segard
Billa
Board of Education of
Vinton Public Schoola
Vinton, Iowa
B. M. Bills
Jaws
Tou
W. H. Anderson
Board of Education
WLP
Wuitrie
Gro
N. Urier
S. Ronrysox
M. A. ZoLiiicin
Vinton Coerd
Education
Edna Hanna
James C. Harwood
Justice F. W. Eversmeyer
State of
Illinois
Alsc
Epough
Tf Yates
Yates
Chace
Roderigo
Cassio
J.T. Nichols
Benton County Times
Cedar Rapids
Chine
Eest
Bro. Tsai
Fsir Twili
D. C
Cunard Steamship Cos
Jas. T. Nichors
Swaim
Miss Emma Kautz
Miss Minnie Usher
Democratic Prospects
Waterloo Chatauqua
Ae the Honorable Board
Gentlemen
Ars
Saudades
A. P. Raes
Henry Miller
Supervis
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