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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
2
The editor urges keeping politics out of local elections but argues Republicans and Democrats should nominate capable, proven candidates. They praise McCoy McMahon and a veteran council member, and call for a strong mayoral ticket and capable council nominees for the March 30 vote.
The State of South Carolina has faced corruption and graft in whiskey dispensaries for years. Excessive costs and commissions to politicians were common as counties shift toward prohibition. Prohibition failures in northern states show licensing can be more effective, but law enforcement must be strict to avoid evasion. Dealers should comply with licensing statutes to support local option and deter unlawful practices.
Tammany is said to oppose sending Ourke Cochran back to Congress amid claims he leans toward having his own way though he rarely Dimnioned the interests of the democracy. The speaker reflects on Cochran’s reputation and questions his loyalty to principle compared with Mr. Bryan over the past fifteen years.
The Chicago Record-Herald prints figures showing higher living costs in Chicago than a year earlier with staples like clothing, sugar, coffee, canned goods, meats, dairy, and produce rising. Trust control cited as a factor, while garden and farm products may fall with demand. Harveyingham of Des Moines will speak at Fort Dodge on wealth responsibility, urging civic attention from property owners and the public welfare. Emmetsburg notes excess of wealthy citizens. Ingham to lecture, promising instruction for readers.
The letter argues against noninstructions for delegates backing William Jennings Bryan as the only candidate with a real chance to win one third of Denver’s delegates. It claims opponents seek self interest over constituents and urges every Democratic county in Town to unambiguously instruct for the Nebraskan.
The stand patters will clamp the Des Moines convention with about a 150 vote majority. They face a choice on Governor Cummins whether to send him to Chicago or keep him from going. He should decline to be chosen as a delegate. He may win in the June primaries, but odds are against him.
The Upper Des Moines-Republican praises Senator Alli son despite a confrontation involving Keesuth. While criticizing the judgment of the incident, the paper commends standing by convictions and moral courage, noting a newspaper loyalist won’t impress only the crowd.
Walter Wellman says opponents to President Roosevelt have conceded the Taft nomination. He notes Taft’s Chicago convention prospects look favorable though anti Taft forces may be underestimated. Potential surprises lie ahead between now and June.
A report notes Mr Mayne adopting a public role in political affairs and urging peace while forgiving foes. It questions an asserted call to Governor Cumming after the county convention, suggesting the detail may be erroneous and mentioning an unnamed woman’s son.
Stand patters warn Taft cannot run on a self made platform if nominated. They claim Iowa influence and pressure to keep fixed positions as they hold a film on other states. Would Taft, a free trader, endorse the doctrine of letting well enough alone.
A skirmish appears likely as Evelyn Neabit Thaw faces a family dispute with her mother in law. The elder party is expected to press a hefty claim to gain leverage and remove Evelyn from the situation.
Members of the Iowa Federation of Labor worry that Secretary Taft is not friendly to protecting infant industries, a stance that stirs concern over future protective policies and the impact on domestic producers.
Mr Mayne visits Des Moines today praising the stand gatters victory. Progressive Crisman faces a tough time and must endure setbacks while seeking brighter days ahead.
Public inquiry focuses on Governor Cummins potential full center alignment with the platform to be adopted in Des Moines today. Observers seek clarify whether he will embrace the centrist position in the conference and how it may influence statewide policy direction.
The Hibernians observed St Patrick's day in the city for 22 years with a 0 40 mass at Agsonption church led by Very Rev J J Smith who praised the group. A large dinner followed at St Thomas Church hosted by Catholic ladies and proceeds were sizable. An afternoon and evening play The Shamrock and Rose by the AGH was staged under their auspices.
The Pocahontas area reported official denial of a planned Spirit Lake to Wort Godge railroad abandonment. Officials insist funding is being gathered, stock subscriptions exceed expectations, and Emmetsburg and surrounding communities are not quitting the project despite circulating rumors.
The state declamatory contest will be held in Spencer Friday evening. The program lists speakers and topics from Kossuth to Onawa and Mason City with performances by students from Laurens, Grinnell, Elkader, Pella, Reinbeck, and Sanborn. A clipping notes a local political mix up at the court house with a short delegate speech and party shifts in Emmetsburg.
James Weir a Whittemaine mail carrier was arrested Friday on a charge of irregularity in delivering a letter to Lanie Wegner. He was taken to Ft. Dodge, returned home Monday morning, and will no longer carry the mails. He had an excellent reputation, and the incident surprised local friends.
Emmetsburg teams defeated Clarion by two to one in a high school assembly room debate on disarmament. Judges from Algona Estherville and Spirit Lake, with observers praising the Emmetsburg speakers Brennan Frost and Shea for their strong opening and rebuttals.
A letter from Albert Easton to Susie Easton of Curlew praises the United States Ship Albany at Magdalena Bay. He says they beat all Pacific coast rivals, fired 1,600 yard five inch guns with 113 hits in 120 shots on a 12521 foot target, and set world records with ten three inch guns firing at 13 37 hits per minute. He adds defiant note about Japanese rivals.
Slater-Crowley Mr Charles Deoland Slater and Miss Edith Crowley were married at the M E church Monday evening with Rev A B Gilbert officiating. They will visit relatives in Springfield before housekeeping on Mr Watsons farm. The groom, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Thos Slater, is a frugal industrious man. the bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Crowley, is praised for her traits. The Democrat sends good wishes.
Theo M Lund, a piano tuner, skipped a 40 debt at a Ruthven hotel, fled to Spirit Lake January 10, hired a team, made trips, paid shoddy fees, and vanished after January 25. Sherry Jones tracked him to Woodstock, Minnesota. Lund left the team in a Fenton livery barn five weeks earlier, was brought back to Spirit Lake, and remains jailed awaiting punishment.
Ft. Dodge based Company G defeated Company K by a 29 to 2 score at the Armory in this city. Emmetsburg fielded players John Young George Freeman John Nolan Lee Shea and M Parriab in the local lineup.
Afr Seymour assessed Medina lake surroundings for Col Saunders noting deep water and sand mixed with mud. He aims to deepen the lake and transport arrangement apparatus from Chicago, returning with Colonel Saunders to present plans to Emmetsburg residents.
Three boxes of tacks offered for sale at twenty five cents total. Shopper can buy as advertised with easy pickup or delivery by seller. Limited quantities available at participating small shop.
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