Deep water in Iowa senate race sparks party tensions
A Chemmetsburg Democrat report details a Farmers Elevator convention in Fort Dodge where Senator McCumber praised Senator Allison amid a hostile reception for Governor Cummins. The clash reveals rifts among Republicans, especially between Dolliver and Perkins, as party loyalty and political sacrifice test loyalties ahead of the Iowa Senate race.
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United States
McCumber
Dodge
Srain
Allizon
Cummings
Iowa
Cay
North Dakota
Dolliver
Ft. Dodge
Washington
Allison
Cummins
Jone
George Persins
Perkins
Secator Allison
3 McComber
3 McComber, In Mr. Dolliver
Shaw abandons plan to capture Iowa delegates
Secretary Shaw gives up the idea of capturing the Iowa delegation for presidential purposes. The current year is not encouraging for a corporate candidate in either party, and the reform spirit in the air unsettles Shaw. He may return to Denison to seek other opportunities.
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Shaw
Iowa
Ao Man
Denison
Ripley and Hardwick Seek Hancock County Rep Nomination
G Ripley and Geo P Hardwick enter a Republican race for representative from Hancock county. Ripley is among the eldest and most experienced northern Iowa attorneys. He faces a heated bid in a tight campaign.
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G. Ripley
Geo. P. Hardwick
Hancock County
Ripley
Iowa
Congressman's Challenging North County Support
Congressman Cooney faces tepid backing in the district's north counties as the pestasive boys encounter a difficult task. Those aware of the local situation express sympathy for the unusual plight and its implications.
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Cooney
Deserves Another Term for Mayor Dotty
Tribune and Democrat applaud T. J. Dotty for a year of law enforcement, orderly growth, and prudent spending. They note his nonpartisan approach and courteous service, urging re election without opposition based on his proven diligence and city development.
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T. J. Dutty
Tribune
Dotty
Democrat
Congressmen Caasing and Birdsall and Doliver to confront Governor Cumming
Congressmen Caasing and Birdsall and Senator Doliver are dispatched from Washington to oppose Governor Cumming. The first two have largely retired from public life by their constituents, while Doliver may be treated similarly. Their arguments are unlikely to sway Iowa Republicans.
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Caasing
Birdsall
Senator Doliver
Washington
Cumming
Brst
Dalliver
Iowa
Judge Bailie Seeks Four Year Re Election
The text praises Judge Bailie, stating he is competent courteous well balanced and conscientious. It argues he is an honor to the bench and that all district judges should be as good as him. It suggests he will be chosen to serve for four years.
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Bailie
Dickinson County state senator tenure sparks district appetite
Dickinson county has held a state senator for twelve years causing Leslia and Francie, the Spirit Lake aspirant, to feel pressure. Dickinson and Palo Alto together have had it for twenty years, and this fuels growing ambitions in the other three counties of the district.
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Dickinson County
Leslia
Dickinson
Palo Alto
Cory resumes bid for Clay County attorney nomination
Joho W. Cory, a former district attorney about 25 years ago, seeks the Republican nomination for Clay County attorney. His renewed political ambition will surprise many old friends in the county as he reenters public life, noting he is old enough to retire from the profession.
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Joho W. Cory
Clay
Armstrong man likely to enter state senate race
B F Robinson of Armstrong appears poised to run for the vacant state senate seat. Bron Boyle is moving into the same circle, showing speed and stamina but is described as earnest and capable. George Ga if is noted for a long fast beat, underscoring local political and athletic vie.
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B. F. Robinson
Armstrong
Bron. Boyle
George
Reed argues Alrona Advance favors fewer delegates to state convention
Bro Reed of the Alrona Advance contends that with Kossuth's three to one support for Commina the stand pat faction should limit sending delegates to the upcoming state convention.
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Bro Reed
Alrona
Kossuth
Time for Congressman Canner to send warden seeds to county
Brother Mayne has waited weeks for them as Tro Mayne and Sister Donovan debate who has been dead longer politically. A corpse, especially a woman, seems to keep talking forever in this curious scene.
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Bro
Mayne
Donovan
Mayne backs Kelly for Congress private secretary role
Mayne places public interest over self as he supports J A Kelly to serve as private secretary in Congress. The move signals magnanimity and a strategy to shield official mum while advancing Kelly’s appointment.
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Mayne
J. A. Kelly
Algonais Man Aims for Tenth District Delegates
A. D. Clark of Algonais expresses eagerness to win one of the Tenth district delegate seats bound for the Chicago convention as intra party tensions rise and the political pot boils.
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A. D. Clark
Algonais
Chicago
Niet
A Boy Killed in Fern Valley Township
In Fern Valley township a boy named Cornelius Gerber, aged sixteen, died after a crowbar struck his abdomen while unloading with his father Matthew Gerber. The blow caused fatal internal injuries with no external marks. The family received heartfelt sympathy from neighbors and relatives.
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Whittewore
Fern Valley Township
Matthew Gerber
Cornelius
Married at Graettinger This Morning
Mr T W Dapis and Miss Anna Graettinger wed at the Catholic church in Graettinger with Rev J Kelly officiating. Attendants were Miss Kate Doyle and Mr Matthew Quinn. The couple will reside on a Walnut township farm. both families are prominent in the county and well regarded by all who know them.
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Graettinger
T. W. Dapis
Anna Graettinger
Rev. J. Kelly
Misa Kate Doyle
Matthew Quinn
Bs. Gravttinger
Walnet Township
Record Breaker at Union Stock Yards Monday February 10 1903
In the Chicago Union Stock Yards receipts totaled 180 887 animals in 9 928 cars setting records for hog and total animal numbers. Live shipments reached 37 507 animals in 787 cars. Grand total handled 196 164 animals in 3 720 cars, a train over 28 miles long or 200 miles if in a line. Friday evening the Daughters of Isabella hosted a well attended social in EMmetburg with dancing, a midnight luncheon, and elaborate heart themed decorations acknowledged as a great success.
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Chicago Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yard and Transit Company
Isabella
Emmeteburg
Hugh
Estherville Woman Secures $10,000 Verdict Against Rail Company
Mrs Jos Yeager of Estherville wins a $10,000 damages case against the Rock Island company for the death of her husband who was killed a year ago while switching in the garde at night. Attorneys included M J Groves J G Myesly H B Davidson C W Crim Exterville and J G Parriah Des Moines. Juries increasingly award larger sums against railways. Also note: Ewmametsburg Butter Kew Pooltry firm opens a new office near Milwaukee depot. J Scott in charge after returning from Fort Worth Texas where he observed money conditions there.
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Ewmametsburg, Butter, Kew & Pooltry Company
Union Hotel
Milwaukee
J. Scott
Fr. Worth
Texas
Iowa
Fred Witte Declines in Health in Farmersburg
Fred Witte, in Farmersburg Wednesday, consulted Dr Powrie who diagnosed a serious heart condition. He is greatly reduced in flesh and weak and cannot give his Farmers Institute address this week. Friends across the county and state wish him a speedy recovery.
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Fred Witts
Fmmersburg
Powrie
Farmers’ Institute
St Mary Academy Music Event and Parish Note
The Town hosts a Tuesday evening program by St Mary Academy senior music pupils with vocal and instrumental pieces including Hunting Song and On the River. A Saturday recital in the academy parlor features piano and vocal duets plus biographical sketches of composers with students Gail Egan Theresa Fitzgerald and more. The church pastor was absent Sunday. Bre Mayne preached in his stead and offered thoughtful remarks, suggesting he consider church work for community benefit.
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St. Mary Academy
Stutishc
St. Mary's
M. EK
Bre
Mayne
Mies Donovan
School District Pays Lawyers in Injunction Pleas
At Friday night meeting the school board approved paying John Lawprecht 150 for services in earlier injunction proceedings. The total in three years reaches about 200 dollars for Jawanita related matters, prompting a call to seek peace.
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Ths &Chool Board
John Lawprecht
Jawanita
Iowa Falls
Two Systems Too Many in Spencer Business Firms
Spencer business men seek to consolidate their two telephone systems amid frustration with Western Electric’s mixed setup. J. C. Sanders, former American Investment employee and Emmetsburg band member, appointed warden of Ft Madison penitentiary after years as West Union school superintendent. D. F. Conway named business manager of the Daily Page Alta at Stanford University. he plans to complete law studies next year and is an Emmetsburg and Osgood connection.
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Spencer
Western Electric Company
J. C. Sanders
American Investment Company
Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Emmetsburg
West Union Public Schools
D. F. Conway
Paie Alta
Stanford University
Conway
Emimeteburg
Osgood
House Destroyed by Fire on Allen Farm
A fire destroyed the Allen farm house in Nevada township Tuesday evening of last week. Mr. Hagerty lived there and had his household goods packed for shipment to Pittsburg Whaneas when the blaze began. He saved most of the items.
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Allen Farm
Nevada Township
Mr. Hagerty
Pittsburg
Whaneas
Lawson and Dahlberg wed at home of Dahlbergs
Mr G Lawson and Misa Esther Dahlberg were married at the bride’s parents home in Boothtomship on Wednesday February 12 with Rev Lyons of Carlow officiating. The Democrat extends congratulations. Lot Laughlie recovers after a severe spell of sickness.
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Lawson
Misa Esther Dahlberg
Albert Dahlberg
Boothtomship
Rev. Lyons
Carlow
Democrat
Post Office Urges Quick Subscription Payment
The post office department demands rapid settlement of outstanding subscription accounts. Those in arrears must pay immediately to avoid postal tele service enforcement and to spare the office further trouble.
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Post Office Department
Wedding of Andrew Nelson and Misa Petrea Knadeen
Mr Andrew Nelson and Misa Petrea Knadeen were married at the home of Mr and Mrs Gbris Knadeen in Walnut township last Wednesday with Rev S P Clemenson officiating The Democrat congratulates The article notes Geo A Heald moving to Spencer from Pocahontas a year ago as a candidate for county attorney and comments on his prospects The text includes garbled phrases about a stranger and a sweep but no clear additional facts.
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Andrew Nelson
Misa Petrea Knadeen
Gbris Knadeen
Walnut Township
S. P. Clemenson
Democrat
Geo. A. Heald
Spencer
Pocahontas
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