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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1916

Page

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Democratic National Ticket Under Fire From Tribune Rogue Editorial

The Chicago Tribune portrays the Democratic national ticket as strong and warns opponents to avoid underestimating its position. It notes Democratic gains, debates the stance on women voting, praises St Louis hosts, and questions Republican tactics while urging support for Wilson and Marshall in November. It also critiques party conventions on equal suffrage and party discipline.

Sickep Hari ‘Vo St. Louis Chicago Tribune Central West Pennsylvania Wilson Canada Mesopotamia Formosa Germany Patagonia Tribune Democratic Party Iowa Meredith

Democratic National Convention at St Louis Ends Evening

Report covers the St Louis convention with Glynn as temporary chairman and Senator Ollie James as permanent chairman. Bryan delivers a forty minute address praising Wilson, who receives unwavering support. Other VP possibilities mentioned include Sullivan Major and Morehead, but no nomination yet.

St. Louis Glynn New York W. J. Bryan Ollie James Kentucky Glrnn James Uryenis Wilson Ann Wenuld Janese Wilson Roger Sullivan Tilingis Mr. Major Missouri Governor Morehead Nebraska

Wilson mobilizes forces over border unrest

President Wilson orders regulars and state troops to mobilize and prepare for active duty as border tensions rise. National Guard units from Sheldon Fort Dodge Webster City and Mason City have begun leaving preparations since Monday amid growing Mexican disturbances and warnings that U S intervention may be needed to quell the rebellion.

Wilson National Guard Nce Sheldon Fort, Dodge Webster City Mason City United States Mexico

Honorable John F Dalton Praised for Service at Delegation

John F Dalton editor of the Manson Democrat served as sergeant at arms for the Iowa delegation at the St Louis convention. He is described as courteous capable painstaking and faithful in duty. Delegation members express deep gratitude and respect for his ability and service.

John F. Dalton Manson Democrat Iowa St. Louis Dalton

Doctor Osher’s Florida Watermelons Reach Estherville

The Estherville Enterprise notes Dr. Osher formerly of Graettinger earned high returns from melon crop on his Florida farm near Eustis where forty acres of Osher land yielded one hundred sixty dollars per acre last season. A neighboring 40 acres owned by B B Anderson produced a tall sixty five pound melon that drew attention as a display on the Osher tract. Dr Osher placed the melon on display at Lyon Rizney Co window attracting notice.

Osher Estherville Anderson Lyon-Rizney Company

Communion Recipients Honored at Whittemore Church

A Work ago Sunday and one cent for thirty nine received first communion in a local Catholic church at Whittemore.

Io Catholic Church Whittemore

Democratic Convention Delegates Named for Emmetsburg Area

A list of delegates chosen to attend the Democratic county convention at the Armory on Saturday July 1 is released. Names cover Emmetsburg wards and townships including Fairfield Fern Welley Independence Lost Island Nevada Vernon North Walnut South Walnut West Bend and surrounding areas with numerous local electors listed.

Emmersturg Tie Delesstes Armnuts Booth—Van O'Brien Jas Deg Nau Cylinder Matt Esser Eilington T. J. Hood TJ. Reinders A. J. Jolliffe Emmetsburg Paul Zahrudt Jame Flood F. T. Orsborne Jas C. Brennan Fairfield Jacob Hengel Theo. Bleckwens James Carney N. J. Norland Fern Welley John Laubenthal Jos. Quinn Jake Hartman Aig Fandet Freedom Wm. Thompson, Jr Jas. Cullen John Goeders Highland W. A. Moan Frank Mason Rich Aylward South Walnut T. P. Carney M. J. Murphy West Bend A. J. Falk GC Miller Leo Battimore A. B. Carter Clay Nesgen Welt Miller

Republicans to Convene County Convention in Emmetsburg

The Republican county convention will be held at the Court House in Emmetsburg on Saturday July 1. Delegates named include Booth Wm Johnson J Johnson Sr W H Fuchs and Dr Martin, along with many ward and township representatives such as A Matthiason Jane Groff A M Crampton C B Fisk and others from Emmetsburg Fairfield Fern Valley Freedom Great Oak Silver Lake North Walnut West Bend and surrounding townships.

Court House Emmetsburg Booth Wm. Johnson J. Johnson, Sr W. H. Fuchs Martin_ Curlew A. Matthiason Jane Groff A M. Crampton C. B. Fisk Cylinder Cc. E. Meyers Ellington von Krag Harry Cooke 4Th Ward R. H. Stratemeyer Geo. B. McCarty David Starr Grover Shriver Freedom Bert Salven C. T.Under_wood J. ©. Miller Great Oak J. T. Coon Charley Jensen

James Collins Arrested for Indecent Liberty

James Collins, a tiler near Alpha, was arrested in Sherburn late Saturday night on charges of taking indecent liberties with the eight year old daughter of hotel keeper James F. Hefley. The girl identified him at the hotel, prompting an excited crowd. Sheriff Carver was summoned. Deputy Roepke transported the prisoner to Fairmont.

James Collins Alpha Sherburn James F. Hefley Collins Carver Fairmont Roepke

Advertising Pays LD Driggs Furniture Sale Opens June 15

Driggs reports large crowds at his Emmetsburg furniture store with a nine day sale starting Thursday June 15. He champions advertising and has proven himself a lively business figure since arriving in town.

Driggs Emmetsburg

Editor letter sparks clash over Ayrshire Chronicle

Michael Donahue objects to a Chronicle notice signed by one or more "pinheads" and questions editor Cookinham's tactics. He recounts canceling his subscription, accuses the editor of offensive personalities, and argues business practices and moral code concerns. He signs as MICHAEL DONAHUE.

Mike the Democrat Ayrshire Chronicle Chronicle Michael Cookinham Chicago St. Paul Michael Donahue

Married at Graettinger Rural Parsonage

This morning at the Catholic parsonage in Graettinger Iowa the marriage of Robert Elsenbast and Edith Iverson was performed by Rev J J Kelly. Best man was Herman Elsenbust and bridesmaid Gladys Iverson. They will reside on the groom’s farm two miles southwest of Graettinger.

Robert Elsenbast Edith Iverson J. J. Kelly Herman Eisenbust Gladys Iverson High Lake Township Elsenbast Graettinger Lewis Iverson Emmet County Barney Eisenbast Lost Island Township

Ayrshire M. E. church renovation under F W Kohley

Wmn Frost departed Monday on a business trip to Fort Dodge. Mr and Mrs Daniel Sherlock were summoned to Minneapolis by the serious illness of their son John H Sherlock who is hospitalized there. He has long served as editor of the Irish Standard and local friends hope for encouraging news soon.

Ayrshire M. E F. W. Kohley Wmn. Frost Fort Dodge Daniel Sherlock Minneapolis John H. Sherlock Irish Standard

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Marshall Silver Lake C_H. Cookinham Henry Dannewitz I. Carney Rex Meek C. A. Rouse R. L. Hynes North Walnut A. J. Jalingson T. D. Collins Chris Jensen J. H. Gammon H.N. Osher John J. Jertson Gev. Jacobs Henry Dunn W. E. Reed BE. G. Bartlett al, Frye James F. Heflee Edith Tyersen Eppels Armory Hall Manhattan Pavilion First National Bank Uur California Saterday Freeman & Young Hot Point Grill Emmetsburg Electric CO Broadway
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