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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
2
A critical letter to the Grimetsburg Democrat laments Branagan's legal claims in the sewer case court reversal by the supreme court. It contrasts Branagan and Mayne with Harrison Morrison and local figures, noting political and legal maneuvering around the sewerage project and upcoming primaries. The piece mentions Montague Aakes, E. M. Soper, and others, plus opinions on Democratic and Republican roles and local civic matters.
President Roosevelt fears William Jennings Bryan may win the presidency, fearing he would align with Taft on policy. A political friend calls Bryan the most popular man in the United States, with Roosevelt leaving the remark unchallenged. Republican newspapers push to defeat Bryan at the Denver convention.
Musue resents the accusation that he is a radical Allison man. The piece notes our esteemed contemporary can be homeraug at times.
The Baltimore conference of the M. E. church passed strong revolutions against divorces. It declared no church should sanction them, signaling a strict stance on marriage and divorce within the denomination.
Senator Barrowe of Michigan will be temporary chairman of the Republican national convention. He is not satisfactory to the administration and has upset Taft supporters. The stood patters are not disposed to guarantee control. If they cannot name the candidate they will draft the platform and have enough votes to adopt it.
Friends of Secretary Taft claim he will be nominated on the first ballot with little opposition compared to Bryan. Taft is portrayed as smooth and similar to the lamented McKinley. If Bryan tops the Democratic ticket, corporations may unite behind Taft in support, questioning what he has done to oppose them.
Governor Cummins predicts a 25000 vote majority over Senator Allison in the primaries. Corporations are organizing extensive support for the Grand Old Man and may stage surprises when votes are counted. William B. has consistently been a loyal ally and is expected to remain steadfast.
In Allison area papers Congressmen Conner presents as progressive, yet all local papers support him. Roosevelt’s dictum actions speak louder than words applies as Conner may sway progressives. Brother Martin wishes Uncle George Boyle safe, while Martin remains conservative toward progressive candidates.
Leslie Francis opposes united support for the stand put press in the senatorial district while every county leans progressive. Uncle George of Whittemore is seen as a rival. Mrs Guoness runs a business that netted 216,009 from marriages of interested gentlemen. Ayrshire Chronicle previews Supervigor Emrich for re election with a continuation next week.
Freight and passenger business on local railroads is reported very light now, contrasting with a heavy year previously. Individuals and corporations alike experience dull as well as prosperous years, reflecting mixed conditions in rail commerce.
A letter from Sweetwater Texas dated March 15 1908 defends Texans against criticisms from Algona Iowa. The writer praises Texas crops and hospitality, counters negative views of Texans, and invites F Reed to visit again to see the state’s generosity and upright people.
The Graettinger meeting opened at 10 20 with Supt Life Patton presiding. Prof Randall led the 1 30 program on Records and Reports from a Teachers Point of View. Miss Lena Orcutt lectured on teaching reading and Miss Ella Bergam covered What to Do With Doll and Indifferent People. Miss Risler spoke on What Should be Accomplished in Language in the Primary and Intermediate Grades. Two vocal solos were rendered by Ida Noble and Frances Kitchen. The session adjourned at 5 o clock. Also noted is P K Wells leaving for Ishpeming Michigan to oversee construction of the county courthouse and other buildings, expecting a long summer.
A severe hail storm struck Algona Sunday evening causing damage to fruit trees and gardens and breaking many windows. Lightning also damaged the courthouse the Thorington hotel and several residences in town.
Charles Dubigg of Ayrshire and C B Jackson from Ruthven visited yesterday. Jackson reports his brother T B Jackson is seriously ill in Mitchell hospital. Mayor Duffy fined two local dealers $50 each for Sunday saloon entries and warned $500 penalties for future offenses to enforce the Sunday law and night-hour restrictions.
Tuesday to Saturday Chautauqua events list lectures music and entertainment by Prof Engert A E Winship and others with a focus on biblical literature Indian work and rural topics. A murder arrest in Estherville: Martin Schwab of Lake Benton Minn jailed for allegedly killing Sorenson with an axe after a drinking incident. Sorenson left a wife and thirteen children.
Burglars broke into the exbons of W. H. Coonan and Peter Daily Sunday night. About 5 in cash was stolen from each cash register and some liquor stolen. A couple of arrests were made but the right parties remain at large. Town has seen many strangers in the past ten days, some appearing suspicious.
Reports from lakeside residents indicate J. A. Beck and EB Bliss plan to dredge a small section of West Okoboji Lake adjoining their property. They will use a twenty horsepower engine and a six inch centrifugal pump similar to the one proposed for Medium Lake. Onlookers may visit Okoboji to see the operation when it becomes active.
Citizens of Emmetsborg are urged to gather at the Court House Friday evening May 22 at 8 o clock to help the G A R observe Memorial day. The note asks many residents to attend to honor the veterans and promote a lasting observance, signed T J Daffy.
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