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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1903
Page
2
Fragments note the Hamburg Iowa post office being marked as second class matter and query the handling of mail and notices under municipal posting standards. The line implies a formal designation affecting distribution and archival status.
Ai Adegate convention of the democrats of the state of Towa will be held at Des Moines on Wednesday, June 24, 1903, to nominate candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, supreme court, superintendent, and railroad commissioner and to conduct other business. Delegates are allocated by county, with at large delegates and district delegates based on votes for the Democratic ticket in the last general election. Voters supporting Democratic principles are invited to participate in delegate selection, by order of the Democratic State Central Committee.
The Fremont county Democrats call a delegate convention at the Sidney courthouse on Wednesday June 17 1903 at 8 oclock p m to elect delegates to the State convention in De Moin June 24 and to choose a chairman secretary and central committee members. Township caucuses will select committeemen for the year and report to the county convention.
The New Democrats of Franklin Township are called to a caucus at Hamburg City Hall on Wednesday to select 16 delegates for the county convention in Sidney on June 7 1903 and to choose a chairman for the ensuing year. All Democrats and sympathizers are urged to be present. H E B Wilson, Committeeman.
Fragmented OCR references a "net of peace" in the Philippines, warnings of rising groups and possible killings. Mentions Bolomen and Whackababe as savage groups and references to spearing soldiers and a governor Taft proclamation about civil government.
A Fremont County editor argues that real county sentiment shifts with elections. He cites 1896 through 1902 results showing changing majorities, criticizes party leadership and caucus tactics, and urges delegates who reflect current issues and reform to the state convention.
H. G. Burrerriety & Co tout the Padishah Watch as the best $200 watch in the world. The firm offers a one year guarantee, matching the guarantee given for a $5 timepiece at their store.
The piece surveys election outlooks for sheriffs with strong majorities, Ohio contest between Hanna and Foraker over Roosevelt endorsement, New York’s 100000 unemployed amid stalled construction valued at 75 million dollars, and a quip about brass bands linked to ex governor Shaw and Governor Cummins. It also notes cholera fatalities in the Philippines, China versus Indian population figures, and Bible trusts.
A sheriff learns one of two resembles twins is to be committed at an asylum. The other accompanies him. A telegram from the superintendent asks which is the crazy man, one muttering about building a railroad to the moon and the other claiming the republican party opposes trusts.
The Fremont county Democrats plan to nominate Chas Kent for sheriff this fall. Kent, 85, a 28 year resident of Fremont, farmer, with 120 acres in Walnut and Monroe townships, previously served as assessor and has strong Democratic family roots. Local Democrats urge Sidney and nearby townships to support Kent’s candidacy as overdue recognition.
A newspaper note urges residents to spend locally with home merchants to support the city and its businesses. It argues mail order houses offer no credit in hard times and will not assist with personal needs during illness or death.
Tabor celebrates the 4th of July as residents attend social events and visits. News notes include births, illnesses, and travels of locals to Albia, Council Bluffs, Chicago, Minnesota, and Omaha. College seniors begin vacation. Y M C A and Y W C A host events. a flag-raising prank by freshmen is recapped. Pres. John Gordon of Tabor College becomes president of Howard University.
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