Woodrow Wilson Nominated After Long Convention Fight
Woodrow Wilson chosen as Democratic nominee after one of the longest convention struggles. Senator Bankhead declared Underwood withdraws. Wilson's nomination by acclamation followed by cheers. River-to-River road tour reporters praise the highway and the hospitality as the Denver Chamber party travels Des Moines to Colfax and beyond.
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Polk County
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Colfax
Donohue
Iowa
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Grinnell College
Marengo
O. H. Carpenter
Iowa City
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Davenport
Chicago
Bud” Maytag
Newton
F. E. Spaulding
Mr. Sloan
Brooklyn
Victor
Missourians Press Bryan to Back Clark Support
In Bowling Green Missouri the Champ Clark loyalists urge William Jennings Bryan to honor Clark and the Democratic line. They note progressives will dominate the first district convention with 50 delegates, signaling a progressive victory and reshaping Des Moines bound delegates.
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Bowling Green
Champ Clark
Wm. J. Bryan
Baltimore
Democratic Party
Washington
Louisa
Jefferson
Des Moines
Progressives Claim First District After Saturday Conventions
Results of Saturday county conventions in Washington Iowa show the Progressive movement gaining control of the First District. The article notes the standout machine losing influence as delegates align with progressive candidates.
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Washington
House Expresses Faith in Champ Clark Victory Resolve
The U S House adopted a unanimous resolution expressing full confidence in Speaker Champ Clark in response to Baltimore convention attacks. The measure, offered by Rep Austin Tennessee, states members of the House express confidence in the integrity and patriotism of the presiding officer.
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Clark
Baltimore
House
Austin
Tennessee
Champ Clark
River to River Road Praised by Denverites
Denver auto tourists praised the river to river road on a Saturday trip. Highway conditions were described as perfect with easy speed possible and scenery deemed magnificent despite varying stretches and long hours on the road.
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Denver
Lightning Kills Horses In Ottumwa Storm
An electrical storm in Ottumwa Iowa Sunday killed three farm horses on the L A Andrew farm and caused damage to Frank Miller’s home. Wind and rain harmed wheat and oats while outages hit phones along Ottumwa and Iowa lines. Rainfall measured about one inch.
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Ottumwa
Frank Miller
Iowa
L. A. Andrew
Jefferson County Democrats pick slate in Saturday convention
Jefferson county Democrats met in convention with Hon. I. D. Jones as temporary chair and A. E. Labagh as secretary. Delegates elected to the state convention included John P. Manatrey and others. several county and hospital board nominees were announced. The body adopted resolutions reaffirming Democratic principles and pledging support to presidential nominees and local candidates.
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Jefferson County
I. D. Jones
A. E. Labagh
John P. Manatrey
Wm. Louden
E. A. Wilson
W. V. Linder
Frank Crish
A. L. Coop
F. W. Moyer
W. H. Murdock
J. W. Dole
John F. Ready
United States
Baltimore
Maryland
Joshua T. Elder
Keokuk
Frank P. Mowery
C. W. Moburg
J. F. Ready
John H. Fritz
L. J. Marcy
C. H. Linder
C. F. Long
J. S. Cowan
Ed. L. Alfred
Laura Mahon
W. H. Conner
E. M. Blough
W. FE. Cowan
Married at Packwood bride Edna Samuelson weds Charles N Cornick
Charles N Cornick of Mt. Pleasant Indiana and Edna Samuelson of Packwood Iowa were married at the Samuelson home east of Packwood in a June ceremony attended by about seventy five friends and relatives. Rev Holiday officiated as the ring ceremony and a four course dinner followed.
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Mt. Pleasant
Edna Samuelson
Packwood
John Samuelson
Edna
Charles N. Cornick
Mendelssohn
Vera Shoemaker
Vern Samuelson
Bess Garman Johnson
Muscatine
Maid of Honor
Fort Madison's ex mayor polishes town image after car collision
Fort Madison Iowa July 1 ex mayor A P Brown stays calm after his auto collides with a street car on Front Street near the Elk's club. He accepts responsibility saying the crash was due to his absent mindedness. Car damage includes splintered axle cracked spring and broken head lights. Motorman Hughes operated the street car and D A Morrison, president of the road, was among the passengers.
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A. P. Brown
Iowa
Fort Madison
Philpott-Branahan
Mr. Brown
Luther League Adopts Officers at Southern Iowa Session
Ottumwa Iowa July 1 The Luther league of the Swedish Lutheran churches in southern Iowa elected officers for the coming year President Rev Carl O Lorimer Centerville Vice President John Larson Chariton Secretary Miss Ada Lindquist Ottumwa Treasurer Tilford Johnson Salina Munterville requested the next convention but officials will decide later About 200 delegates attended the session.
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Southern Iowa Association
Ottumwa
Luther League of the Swedish Lutheran Churches of
Southern Iowa
Carl O. Lorimer
Centerville
John Larson
Chariton
Ada Lindquist
Tilford Johnson
Salina
Munterville
Weather Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Week Ending June 30 1912
For the week ending June 30 1912 Des Moines Iowa reports very warm dry weather with light showers in some counties. Corn growth rapid and fields clean though uneven height with late planted corn showing stress from dryness. Early corn in fine condition with moisture access. Small grains headed and filling well. harvest for rye fall wheat and early oats may begin next week. Late potatoes pastures garden truck and fruit would benefit from rain. George M Chappel sectional director.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George M. Chappel
Denounced Taft Endorsed Roosevelt Rule in Jefferson County
Jefferson county Republican convention shows progressives in control by a large majority praising Theodore Roosevelt and denouncing Taft. Conservative bloc across several towns cast 29 votes while progressives dominated the rest. Delegates named to carry ten state votes with extensive list of Jefferson county names.
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Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican
Penn
Batavia
Brookville
Lockridge
Round Prairie
Liberty
Jefferson County
Joe S. Crail
Geo. W. Ball
J. W. Fulton
Sanford Zeigler
J. F. Craft
A. C. Wisecarver
Dean Taylor
Chas. Cummings
Frank Cox
Cha
Lightning kills Batavia farmer and daughter near home
Thomas Fansher and his nine year old daughter Carol were struck by lightning while walking toward their Batavia home. Ben Ivins, who accompanied them, was knocked senseless but survived. The tragedy occurred about 4 PM under a large elm tree near the house.
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Batavia
Iowa
Thomas Fansher
Carol
Bolton Changes His Figures
Des Moines June 29 In Iowa the auto to person ratio has been revised from one car per 65 to one per 60 as state records show registrations surpass 87000. The piece also notes a local ad for mower and reaper parts at Pence's Machine Shop 1611 with grinding services and a warning that neighbors are more trustworthy than strangers.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Ralph Bolton
Greater
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