Delegates Selected to State Delegate Convention
The Republican State Delegate convention will meet at Des Moines next Wednesday to select delegates to the National convention.
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
5
The Republican State Delegate convention will meet at Des Moines next Wednesday to select delegates to the National convention.
The Mills County Republican meeting on March 10 elected temporary officers and then permanent. delegates and resolutions were named for the state convention. Pro Roosevelt and Taft support plus William B Allison were urged. adjournment followed with Judson as chair and Wortman as secretary.
Chicago anarchists and socialists condemn the shooting and death of a young Russian anarchist who aimed to kill Chief of Police Shippy. They claim murder, not self defense, and argue the act would have pleased them if it succeeded. Emma Goldman is denounced as a dangerous propagandist.
Jimmie reads a Glenwood Democratic tariff piece and debates with his father about politics. The father recalls past campaigns, critiques Democratic arguments, praises Republican policies, and warns against deceptive writing aimed at young voters while stressing the dangers of trusts and the value of government action.
The road drag can work now while roads are drying and freezing conditions permit. If used after the surface dries enough it can level and shape the roads, enabling quicker travel than leaving them to wear down. Dragging later in the day after frost can yield good results.
Pacific Junction touts its main street as well maintained with a ballast layer from last summer that settled into a smooth road bed. The stretch remains firm through seasonal changes, contrasting with other roads in the county.
A new national law limits train operation duty to nine hours. Telegraph stations must run three shifts to stay open. Joe McEwan works 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Mr. Shrader covers 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. The changes close late night service but do not affect public service.
The Sidney Sun reports a renewed editorial push reflecting energetic edits to advance business growth and Republican alignment. Prof. O. P. Stewart, formerly of Farragut, is named as the central organizer and advocate for the enterprise.
The Canning Company is forced to withdraw its large acreage contract after farmers respond generously with acreage, raising concerns about capacity to handle the harvest.
Reports indicate Allison men will control the state delegate convention in Des Moines on March 18. Geo. D. Perkins is to head the Iowa delegation to the Republican national convention and serve as chairman of the convention.
The Nonpareil claims Mills County joined the Allison procession in earlier years. It notes multiple caucus votes for Allison from 1870 to 1902 by Mills County legislators, but argues Mills County has not recently jumped in the band wagon.
Des Moines notes Warren Stone's restored health and active life as he leads Mills county in the Republican state convention. Stone, longtime Iowa Republican figure, has served as state representative, speaker, attorney general, and national committee member. The report invites supporters to greet him next Wednesday.
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