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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1899

Page

5

Fayette county urges Jamison as next Senator at convention

A Fayette county Republican convention at West Union on July 29 endorses Geo. W. Jamison for the next Iowa Senate seat, with Fayette seeking regional balance and urging delegation support to present his name at the senatorial convention. The same report covers local notices on public expenditures and hurricane relief fundraising guidance.

West Union Fayette County J. H. Trewin Allamakee Fayette Geo. W. Jamison

Iowa Republicans face calls to purge corruption and reform

Long critique from various Iowa factions denounces ringsters controlling state politics. The text urges a cleanout to restore honesty, notes events like the Jamison Resolution, and points to county disputes and upcoming fairs as context for the political climate across multiple counties.

Delwein death and new town telephones plan in Iowa

OCR fragment provides notices of deaths, legal heirship, new telephone line projects between West Union and Sumner, sheriff plans for a residence in Oelwein, a beet sugar factory conditional offer for Fort Dodge farmers, a two way money order reform, and various local incidents including accidents and a fatal hanging in Waterloo. It mentions Alfred McMaster's heir of property valued $20,000 to $25,000 and a horse accident at an Aggington fair with rider injury. The Hawkeye Beacon notes a wagon accident injuring a rider near Hawkeye.

Delwein Delwain Delgaan West Union Sumner Fort Dodge Dakota Hawkeye Arlington West Union Sumner Telephone Co Sumner Alfred McMaster Maynard

Democratic State Convention Nominates Iowa Ticket

At Des Moines the Democratic state convention announced a slate led by Governor Fred E. White of Keokuk County and Lieutenant Governor M. L. Bevis of Hing gold County. Others included A. Van Wagenen for Supreme Court, W. H. Calhoun for Railway Commissioner, and B. P. Holst for Superintendent of Public Instruction. The party urged voters to rebuke dishonest Republican leaders, citing the Jamison Resolution as indicative of statewide concerns. Separately, Elgin erects a large opera house with 08 feet deep foundation, 42 feet wide, steel ceilings and walls, a 28 by 40 stage, 20 by 16 drop curtain, 400 seats, and related facilities.

Iowa Jangison Fayette County Honest Won Ringsters Des Moines Fred E. White Keokuk County M. L. Bevis Hinggold County Supreme Court A. van Wagenen Woodbury County W. H. Calhoun Marshall County B.P. Holst Boone County Republikang Jamison Fe, White John F. Dayton T. R. Tram Elgin Fayetta

Culver Praised as Best Qualified Fayette Sheriff Candidate

Chas. T. Culver, the democratic sheriff candidate, is described as the most qualified man for the Fayette county office. The piece notes expected broad support from Republicans and Democrats alike, predicting election and underscoring his suitability for the role.

Chas. T. Culver Fayette County

Ingersoll Statement Sought Over Campaign Finances

Local readers question the absence of Chairman Ingersoll’s last year campaign fund statement. Fayette county republican committeemen urge publication of receipts and disbursements, noting PAL marked items and alleging last year’s cost was 750.10 to carry Oelwein for the party.

Ingersoll Republican County Central Fundy Fayette County Oelwein Oalwein

Weed Law Notice on Landowner Duty for Roadside Mowing

The state prints the weed law to supplement the road law. It requires landowners outside towns to mow near road surfaces within public road limits by August 15. Section 2 details enforcement for noncompliance and the consequences under the statute.

Tia Sin Board

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