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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
2
The supreme court reversed a lower court decision against the city of Emmetsburg over its sewerage system. The piece argues the project was essential, well executed, and should be paid for, urging continued civic support and noting the mayor and council acted in good faith.
A list of city election candidates including Mayor L StuHuM Treasurer Dn Powers Assessor oe J AL Neany Alderman 2nd ward FP McMason Alderman 9th ward thias Kiruy JR Alderman 4th ward Jas McCoy with several ward names and initials.
The post offer department notified us on March 46 to settle all subscription accounts by April 1. Readers know when Uncle Sam speaks he means what he says, so we must obey. We urge all in arrears to settle at once to avoid dropping any subscriber. If you owe us, come in as you read this without delay.
The West Bend Journal reports on reactions to Taft and Bryan during the party debates. It cites Sam Crisman, Sim Robinson, and Bob Consine among others, notes convention loyalties with Blythe and Allison, and mentions a county sheriff bid and costs of Taft’s campaign.
Two years after a decisive Cumming victory the convention members slow the stand patters to draft a platform while rival groups clash over offices rather than principles. Walter Wellman notes Bryan’s possible presidential bid with better odds than 1896. William Curtis praises industrial schools aiding colored South and calls for work education for all to curb crime.
A. J. Bart, one of the attorneys for the parties who defeated the city in the supreme court sewerage case, laments his victory. Once city clerk, he failed to record the yeas on the original resolution of necessity and now must accept the consequences without praise.
Brother Mayne traveled to St Louis in 1896 showing support for bimetallism yet returned advocating the gold standard. He has been a radical in laws for years but now confronts Taft's tariff revision plank similar to Cumming's monopoly sheltering. He is gradually shifting toward a Democrat stance on tariffs though he will not admit it.
A rousing gathering of Democrats convened at Court House Hall in Palo Alto last Saturday to discuss local issues and rally support for party candidates.
A large enthusiastic Palo Alto county Democratic gathering overwhelmingly supported W. J. Bryan for president. Delegates from Emmetsburg Nevada Highland West Bend and other townships approved permanent committee rules and a double delegation option to boost Bryan's national bid.
The Irish drama Shamrock and Rose presented at The Iowa on March 17 drew strong applause. Cast members, new to this type of stage work, delivered solid performances with few errors over a two hour show. E. C. Clennon impressed as John Desmond while Jonna Nolan played Squire Desmond and BE J. McEvoy tackled Lieutenant Douglas with notable skill.
After public meetings and hearings in 1904 the city built a sewer with Shepard & Hanrahan. Complaints over workmanship led the council to reject acceptance, bondsmen funded repairs, but experts Tschigi and Marston found the sewer substantially compliant. Continued on Page 8.
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