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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
Hamburg residents report burglaries with thefts minor and the prowler seen near J. E. Morgan. Fire breaks out at Cooleys grocery causing stock damage. police and fire crews responded. Notable obituary notes chronicling Chas Gunn a Hamburg pioneer dying at 68 and other local health and travel updates from Nebrask City Press.
Ed Fenner of Hamburg Nebraska City report details his death by shotgun in his home. The narrative describes the bloody scene, a farewell letter on store stationery, and Fenner's expressed wish for his wife and child. The funeral took place in Nebraska City with local Knights of Pythias members in attendance.
In a response dated April 24 1908 H J Failing declares he is not a member of the Cummins club though reports suggested ties. He states his stance as a Republican and commits to supporting the June 2 primary nominee. The letter addresses rumors about his political affiliations and outlines his views on farming groups and local matters.
Candidate Owen P. Stewart outlines his stance on Iowa’s senatorial question and pledges to vote with voters if elected. He cites unity within the Republican party, praising the state convention platform and its Ohio plank, and notes no personal vendetta between factions. Also ad mentions Clover Brand Poultry tonic and a lost gold chain with locket reward notice.
In Council Bluffs last Saturday a National Horticultural Congress organization was formed to promote horticultural interests nationwide. Officers elected include J H Hess as president and G W Reye as secretary treasurer, with a publicity committee and a December convention planned alongside the National Corn Growers Association event in Omaha.
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