Clark and Duckworth Seek Lucas County Sheriff Nominations
J D Clark from Jackson Two and E A Duckworth from Warren Two announce their candidacies for the Republican nomination for Lucas County Sheriff, Iowa, pending the result of the 1908 Republican primary election.
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Lucas County
J. H. Darrah
L. B. Bartholomew
Is. H. Storie
District Court
M. M. Perry
Chariton
Geo
IF. Carpenter
Iowa
J. D. Clark
Jackson
E. A. Duckworth
Warren
Republian
Chas. G. Lyman
G. W. Wiltsey
Frank P. Wright
Chariton Township
J. G. Seward
Republici+n
Justice of the Peace of
Justice of the Peace
J. W.mcfarland
Republican Candidate Files for First District Supervisor
J. A. White announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for member of the Board of Supervisors from the First District.
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Board OF Supervisors
J. A. White
Wyland Declares Candidacy for Chariton Township Constable
J B Wyland announces another term bid for Chariton township constable pending the Republican primary in June 1908.
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Chariton Township
J.B. Wyland
Memorial Day For Grand Army Of The Republic
Memorial Day nears as Grand Army of the Republic veterans prepare a somber march to honor fallen comrades. The Boston Transcript notes the spectacle grows more poignant yet the old soldiers persevere, urging society to honor them with transportation and support.
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Grand Army of the Republic
The
Boston Transcript
Aye
Republican bias breaks as Cummins faces harsh critique
The passage notes that only in this campaign have Republicans in Iowa attacked Senator Allison and accused his record, while progressives and standpatters helped elect him. It claims unity before, and says the governor’s ambition drives mudslinging against Iowa’s Grand Old Man.
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Allison
Iowa
Congress
U.S. Senate
Cummins
Campaign backers push for senator Allison in Iowa
Mr Adams of Dubuque and Maj Torbert along with Rep Birdsall and ex Rep Joe Lane support senator Allison. All were Cummins backers for governor and now urge Cummins to honor his pledge and heed the voice of honor over ambition.
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Mr. Adams
Dubuque
Allison
Maj. Torbert
Birdsall
Joe Lane
Cummins
Election rules in Iowa race shape farmer vote impact
The Fairfield Ledger notes city votes decide Cummins senate bid while county votes elect Allison. Polls open for a full day in the city but only seven hours for the country, a law aimed at reducing farmer turnout. The piece urges farmers to vote in full.
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Iowa
Cummins
Senate
Allison
Fairfield Ledger
Cummins Declines Senate Bid Against Allison in 1906 Record
The document records Governor Cummins calling Senator Allison the beloved Nestor of Iowa republicanism and stating to W. H. Torbert on August 18 1906 he would not run against Allison. He told Congressman Birdsall he would never be a candidate against Allison as long as he lived and desired the senate seat, and repeated the note to Senator Dolliver to tell Allison as a Christmas gift.
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Senator Allison
William B. Allison
John T. Adams
Allison
Cummins
Dolliver
House
Ocean Mail
Senate
Congress
Cannon
Aldrich
Canton
Vreeland
New York
Cochran
Ohio
Col Hepburn Loyal to Post, Supports Roosevelt in Iowa
The official emphasizes Col Hepburn has not neglected duties and remains steadfast at his post. He voices loyalty to President Roosevelt and praises his administration's work for the people while speaking in Iowa on political matters.
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Col. Hepburn
Iowa
Roosevelt
Veteran ally of Lincoln era departs Congress
Senator Allison is the last wartime member remaining in Congress from Lincoln's era and will leave a void for veterans who have long relied on his steadfast support and influence in the legislative body.
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Allison
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Cummins Voted Against Fare Law and Rail Commission Elections
A political summary claims former legislator Cummins opposed a two cent fare law and a popular election for railroad commissioners. It argues he supported railroads when they were favored and says attacking Senator Allison also harms the Republican Party. The piece asserts the senator and party share an inseparable record and that the people consistently endorsed it.
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Allison
Republican Party
Secretary Wilson Urges Farmers to Back Allison and Hepburn
Secretary Wilson calls on farmers to vote for Allison and Hepburn, urging support for their candidacies and outlining the benefits of their platform.
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Wilson
Allison
Hepburn
Kidney Remedy Urges Immediate Action Against Disease
If any person suspects kidney trouble they should take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and not risk Bright's disease or diabetes. Delay gives the disease a stronger foothold and you should not delay taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. Beaman Patton.
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Foley
Bright
Beaman & Patton
Record Clarifies McCulloch Vote On 2 Cent Fare Bill
The Record corrects a previous New Era statement about Dr. McCulloch voting for the two cent fare bill. The journal shows McCulloch voted for the bill when debated in the legislature, with a list of names and the bill’s passage noted. McCulloch is a Republican candidate for State Senator in the June primary.
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Lucas-Wayne
Geo. McCulloch
S. H. Moore
Dr. McCulloch
House
Clark
Chassell
Carstenson
Clinton
Speaker
Theo
Chm
Plymouth
Bailey
Bixby
Buckingham
Calderwood
Carden
Carstensen
Cheney
Christianson
Clarry
Cobb
Coburn
Conn
Crose
Cummings
Davie
English
Epperson
Flenniken
Frodden
Geneva
Hakes
Hamberton
Hanna
Head
Heles
Hollenbeak
Hume Jacobson
Jepson
Jones
Kendall
Qualification Rules For Primary Voters Cited By Attorney General
Attorney General Byers states that voters must meet primary qualification rules identical to general elections. Those under 21, or lacking six months in state and sixty days in county, cannot vote in the primary though eligible for the general election. The note also mentions Iowa’s absence from a national conservation conference and Gov Cummins’ schedule, plus a campaign finance bill passing the House with Col Hepburn voting yes.
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Byers
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Cummins
Primary Voter Warns About False Party Declaration
A voter notice cautions residents against falsely declaring party membership in the primary. The article warns of a possible $500 fine for misrepresentation, underscoring strict party affiliation requirements in the election.
City Resolves Grand Street Paving Need in Chariton
On May 20 1908 Chariton City Council finds Grand Street from Court Ave to Woodlawn Ave a public necessity. paving will be concrete six inches sand two inches vitrified brick with cement curbing. Abutting properties pay most costs. city covers intersections. Final passage set for July 5 1908.
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City of
Chariton
Grand Street
Court Ave
Woodlawn Ave
C. P. Connell
J. D. Threlkeld
Chariton Cemetery Co Directors to Meet June 2 1908
Notice of meeting of the Chariton Cemetery Co directors at the president J. E. Stanton office on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock June 2 1908. Purpose to elect a new director and transact all business that may come before it. J H Stanton Secretary 5-21-32.
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Chariton Cemetery Co
J. E. Stanton
J. H. Stanton
Sec’y
Serious coughs and colds warning with patent remedies
A health warning notes serious results may follow coughs and colds such as pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised for obstinate coughs and colds and prevention of severe outcomes. The Weekly Inter Ocean offer and Chamberlain's tablets are promoted with prices and local drugstore sales.
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Foley
Beaman & Patton
House Passes Local Rainy River Dam Bill and Pension Reform
Washington reports the House and Senate passed the Rainy River Improvement Company dam bill near the Minnesota border after a Roosevelt acquiescence. The conferees upheld a $162 million general pension bill funding widows at $12 monthly and leaving pension agencies to Washington.
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Tion
Arthur
House
Senate
Rainy River Improvement Company
Rainy River
Minnesota
International Boundry
J. Adam Bede
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
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A. D. Gray
H. H. Jones
W. F. Graham
Lucas County National Bank
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State of
Lucas
L. H. Busselle
E. L. PowEtt
Nitary Public
E. P. Copeland
W. A. Eikenberry
J. A. McCkigveen
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
House of Representatives
Col
Chariton National Bank
U. S
Eeccereree
Redemption Fund
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Fred J. Yengel
B. F. Bates
J. A. Penick
Inter Ocean
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Wil‘Viamgon ‘Drug Co
Alexander
Julius ‘Caesar
Wm. E. Curtis
Chicago Record Herald
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