Convention Deliberations Center on George Kinne's Delegates
A lively Republican county convention in this city discussed allowing George Kinne to select delegates for both the representative and senatorial conventions. Debates focused on preserving delegate wishes, limiting machine control, and the balance of power among factions. Several substitutions and motions were put to vote, with Kinne retaining broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hllington
P. W. Hand
L. H. Mayne
Dosen
J. B. Martin
Lewis
Ruthner Appeal
S. P. Crisman
Dan Johnson
J A. Jones
Crisman
George Kinne
D. £. Collins
J. ©. Bennett
Collins
Kinne
Mr. Kinne
Wells
Osgood
Grisman
Ma. Cridnnnee
Ago
Friends
Keller
Bennett
Rush Lake
Bath
Cullins
Eba Merling
Graettinger
Morling
Dan
Sideoases
Fetta
Lies Moines
Bariinger
He Keller
Jobmset
Borysch
A. Marling
Letter from Iowa subscriber on city affairs and editor reply
A Democrat editor responds to George E Carpenter of Exmetsburg Iowa who asked to cancel his subscription on June 11 1503. The editor defends the paper and criticizes aldermen and city officers while voicing support for municipal governance. The note also announces Prof Dawson named principal of the Graet tinger schools and Miss Anna Rutledge planning a European year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Sean
Geo. E. Carpenter
Exmetsburg
Iowa
Carpenter
Brec
Dawson
Wallingford
Graettinger
Anna Rutledge
Europe
Davwson
Andson
Niermania
Ovheyedan
Business Change at Ruthven Hardware Store Sold
Ruthven hardware store changes hands as G. L. Langctaff and A. L. Bush sell the business to C. F. Dayton, formerly of this city and longtime manager for the firm.
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Ruthven
G. L. Langctaff
A. L. Bush
C. F. Dayton
Seeveral
H. A. Cook’s Home Burglarized in City
Monday night burglars entered the home of H A Cook and took four dollars from his trousers. A cut window screen suggested a method, and Cook vowed to pursue the thieves. He remarked that reporters and delegates at a convention were involved, but declined further comment, blaming inquisitive Democrats. The city marshal then appeared as Cook planned to investigate and catch the culprits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Cook
H. A. Cook
Sam Crisman
George
Mr. Cook
Rail leases and route choice shape Ruthven Des Moines line
A New York dispatch reports Rock Island authorities will not renew the lease on the Des Moines & Fort Dodge line when it expires in three years. Cedar Rapids & Northern’s parallel line is deemed a suitable substitute, and no new route is planned even if the Burlington road were unavailable.
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Ruthven-Des Moines
New York
Rock Island
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Des Moines & Fort Dodge
Burlington, Cedlar Rapids & Northern
Des Moines & Ft. Dodge
Hooley
Cedar Rapids
Whittemore men to stand trial in Columbus for nail fraud
Fort Dodge Iowa June 12 W E McAlpine and G G Boyle of Whittemore now under arrest will be taken to Columbus Ohio to be tried for using United States nails with intent to defraud. They are implicated in a Tennessee land swindle involving the Sachers tract sold and resold by bogus deeds. McAlpine is indicted by the US grand jury here but to be tried first in Columbus. Boyle was arrested after papers from Illinois. he is the son of a Whittemore bank president and from a respected family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
W. E. McAlpine
G. G. Boyle
Whittemore
Columbus
Ohio
United States
McAlpine
Boyle
Sachers Tract
Tennessee
United States Court
Calambas
Illinois
Wallace Show Impresses Emametsburg Crowd
The Wallace circus drew a large audience in Emametsburg praising the performance as the best for its size. Attendees noted superior stage and singing acts compared with Ringling and Barnum shows, though the menagerie was smaller. Some gambling and lower entertainment appeared at side shows, but most patrons avoided them. The Walices performed in Estherville Friday and Sioux City yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Circus
Emametsburg
Estherville
Sioux City
Keep Your Children Quiet At Concert In Court House Park
Editor Democrat urges parents to keep children quiet during Monday evening concerts in Court House Park. The note laments disturbance by young attendees who distract band members and neighbors, warning city marshal may intervene with persistent offenders. Leader Merz directs the Emametsburg Cornet Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Emametsburg
That Throbbing Headache Puts Relief With New Life Pills
Dr King s New Life Pills claim to cure sick and nervous headache by purifying blood and strengthening health. Thousands report relief. Price 24 cents with money back guarantee. Also notices advertise furniture and a building lot for sale on Main Street and a help-wanted for a driver with box 329 Emmetsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Sohpy D. J. Usman
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Geo. Kinne
Col. Ormsby
H. C. Sundbelt
Fcome
P. V. Hand
Noles
Mayne
W. HB. Lewis
N. BD. Anthony
H.C. Shadbolt
H. C
Wmn
Coakley
Will
Great Oak
Robinson
Linz
Cookinham
Ayrshire
Lewis and Johnson
Martin
West Bend
Larsen
Barringer
Geo
Senator Bachman
A. D Clark
Lowe
Harry Cook
D.E Collins
J. C. Bennett
E. P. Bartinger
E. Cullins
Teo
Spencer Business College
Toland's
Business University
Spencer
Town
Northwestern Iowa
Spencer Business Uniterate
Spencer University
Spencer Business University
Lows
Graetlinger Secures
Prof
Lou Boyle
Wallace
Oxfords
Benda
Emmetsburg
Kinloch Painting CO
ST. Louis
Yalu Alto
Court Nase
Les Moines
Guindemiie Party
Itiehard Lurke
Rush Lake Sliver
Vernon
Nevalr Lake
Alan
Mooncree Cree
S. Walnut, Ss, Walnut
Emmetshirs
Sy 'E
Navesh
Bo Ae Conny Stern
R. E. Kidder
Music Hall
Laws
Miin Street
Bat . E. Dimver
Jereer Boll
Dee
OL. Keck
Aalanery
Rita i Ee
Grilasy
Losey
Minneapy & St. Louls Railroad
Homeseekers
Minnesota
North Dakota
Mont Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Pointe
M.S S. Tencher
Corts
G. P
Minneapolis
Stwa
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