Republican Ticket rollout lists 1917 1918 officials
National President Charles E. Hughes and Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks lead the ticket. The slate includes C. A. Kennedy for Congress, A. C. Turner for County Auditor, Geo. C. Woods for County Treasurer, G. A. Spielman for County Clerk, Shan Campbell for County Sheriff, R. C. Leggett for County Attorney, Vern S. Samuelson for County Recorder, Dr. L. D. James for County Coroner, Calvin Hoskins and J. B. Trent as Supervisors for 1917 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Turner
Geo. C. Woods
G. A. Spielman
Shan Campbell
R. C. Leggett
Vern S. Samuelson
L. D. James
Calvin Hoskins
J. B. Trent
Republican Thornes Rally to Kennedy in Jefferson County
The Fairfield Tribune attacks “thorn Republicans” and backs Charley Kennedy as the capable, experienced choice for Jefferson County. It argues unity among Republicans to secure a large Kennedy plurality, contrasts with Hillsboro farmer candidate, and notes national political tensions and labor events of the era impacting local votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Tribune
Democracy
Journal
Clifford Thorne
Charley Kennedy
Lafe Young
Kenyon
Jefferson County
Europe
Kennedy
Shan Campbell
Fairfield
Hillsboro
What One Big Man Thinks Of Another
Brown University President W H P Faunce reviews Justice Charles E Hughes, praising his character, intellect, and fitness for the presidency. He highlights Hughes as fearless, loyal, with humor, and capable of clear vision and swift action. Faunce argues Hughes would unravel foggy public questions and provide strong decisive leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. P. Faunce
Brown University
Justice Hughes
Brown
Supreme Court
America
Charles E. Hughes
Company M sports and football plans in Brownsville
An October Brownsville report details Company M events. A morning baseball game between non-commissioned officers and privates ended 2 to 1 for the privates, Webber pitched well, and a football effort follows. Brownsville High School and Virginia troops played to a Virginians win by one touchdown, spurring a local team formation with players from Miligan Bell Greenfield and Parsons College. Pay day for First Iowa noted, new NCOs appointed, and Leonard Greenfield named corporal with Kilmer Fleagle becoming second lieutenant. Clarence Ristine signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Company M
Webber
Sergt. Ft
Simmoria . O
Webber Corp, Norris
R. F
H. Gilchrist
Faulkner
Geenfield
Sheets
Machine Gun Co
Bugler Simmons
Miligan Bell
Leonard Greenfield
Harvey Burkhart
Ralph Reed
Elmer Fleagle
Chuck McCampbell
Boys
Birmingham
Co. G
Waterloo
Iowa
W. C. Smith
Ray L. Simmons
Jeff G. Pence
Hart and
Bell
Kilmer E. Fleagle
County attorney salary injunction filed in Adams court
Quincy Oct. 18. John R. Abbott a supervisor in Adams county circuit court filed a bill seeking an injunction to restrain payment of a salary to John T. Inghram county attorney. The bill argues the office is unlawful since state law assigns duties to the state's attorney. Inghram also serves as corporation counsel of Quincy and chairs Adams county central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
John R. Abbott
Adams County
John T. Inghram
Inghram
Adams County Central Committee
Letters From The Border From Brownsville To Fairfield
A soldier writes of two weeks with Co. M near the border. They hike to Las Palmas and Marjos Ranch, fish the Rio Grande, and guard duties amid dust storms. General Parker praises Iowa guards and the company’s handling of pay and training as the unit contemplates its return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M
Fairfield
Las Palmas
Marjos Ranch
Rio Grande
Parker
Iowa
Iowa Guards
Capt. Smith
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the Daily Journal
Dean Taylor
A. W. Taylor
Charles W. Fairbanks
C. A. Kennedy
W. L. Harding R. Moore
Allen
Frank S. Shaw
Republican Thornes
Wilson
Boss Tweed
Sonora
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Lincoln
Hodgenville
Shadow Lawn
McAdoo Shipping Law
Treasury
Congress
Federal Treasury
Marshall
Hughes
New York
Chesney Smith
Clarence Ristine
D. W. Oliver & Son
Red Top Store
Frank D. Kerrick
Iowa State Savings Bank
SPEC
Argue
John F
Uneeda
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