Campaign is Warming Up With Retirements and Charges
Sensational political shifts unfold as Hearst attacks force two prominent figures from campaigns. Senator Foraker retires amid allegations of compromising ties with Standard Oil and published letters. Governor Haskell resigns as Democratic treasurer and cancels Iowa speaking dates amid Standard Oil accusations. DuPont leaves Republican committee to spare the party embarrassment. Herman Ridder named to succeed Haskell as Democratic treasurer.
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Hearst
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Standard Oil
Roosevelt
Taft
Woraker
Haskell
Oklahoma
Democratic Committee
Dragged Half a Mile On Wild Ranch Horse
John Kilbom, employed at the M. L. Evans ranch near Emerson, was dragged half a mile when a lariat slipped and tangled around his foot. Teammate Dolan rode to intervene, restraining the frightened horse as Kilbom’s back was cut and bruised. Dr. Merritt found no serious injuries.
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John Kilbom
M. L. Evans
Emerson
Tre
Dolan
Kilbom
Merritt
Arkansas Going Dry After Election S Hocks Saloon
In Arkansas a sweeping prohibition extends statewide as sixty of sixty seven counties vote out the saloon. The clash shifts drinking areas to larger cities, marking a dry era for the state and a longer trek between drinks for travelers.
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Arkansaw
Arkansas
Malvern Business Changes in Cook Mercantile Deal
The Iowan reports that on Monday two business houses took an invoice tied to a deal by G. W. Hutton of Orchard Nebraska. He becomes owner of the Cook Mercantile Co stock and the stock and building of the...
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The
Iowan
G. W Hutton
Orchard, Neb
Cook Mercantile Co
Malvern Grocery Co Buys Land for Trade in Nebraska
Malvern Grocery Co trades for land near Orchard Nebraska. Cook Mercantile Co deal involves 820 acres, Malvern Grocery Co 160 acres. Stocks of goods to be merged in Malvern Grocery Co building. New proprietor Mr Hutton formerly lived in Randolph.
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Malvern Grocery Co
Orchard
Neb
Cook Mercantile Co
Hutton
Randolph
Politician Genung and Porter to Speak in Fremont County
Democratic leaders Genung and Porter will tour Fremont County this week. Genung opens Wednesday at Hamburg for the Bryan and Kern club, followed by Porter Thursday and Friday speaking in Tabor Sidney Hamburg and Riverton. Porter recently addressed the Glenwood challanqua and is billed for a strong Mills County turnout.
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Fremont County
L. I. Genung
Bryan and Kern Club
Hamburg
Claude Porter
Tabor
Sidney
Riverton
Mills County
Glenwood
Matrimonial Matters Brighten Glenwood News
At a Monday meeting in Glenwood announcements were made of upcoming marriages. Elsa Ewing will wed Clarence Jones in Glenwood on October 21 at Jos. E. Ewing’s home. Jones has been based in California with Wilson-Hanson furniture. Viva E. Eyler and Naamon Mubbell wed September 16 at the Eyler home in Bartlett. A. A. Patrick’s son Oliver Patrick married Allie M. Bridges at Red Oak, with many guests from Emerson and nearby towns.
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Glenwood
Elsa Ewing
Clarence Jones
Jos. E. Ewing
Jones
California
Los Angeles
Wilson-Hanson Furniture Company
William Eyler
Bartlett
Viva E
Naamon Mubbell
C. L. Epperson
Myrtle Haynie
Gus Reatiing
Oliver BR. Patrick
Allie M. Bridges
Red Oak
Emerson
A. A. Patrick
Fast Mail Hits Handcar on Eastbound Route
An eastbound fast mail between Glenwood and Balfour struck a handcar Friday night. Engineer Alonzo Quimby did not see the obstruction and found the handcar wreckage at Balfour next day. A serious wreck was avoided.
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Mills County
Glenwood
Balfour
Alonzo Quimby
Becomes the Editor of Red Oak Express
W. Wells succeeds H. W. Gunn as editor of the Red Oak Express. He has served months as local editor and prior to Red Oak led the Emerson Chronicle for over a year, making it sparkle with wit. The change is welcomed as Wells advances in the line.
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W. ©. Wells
H. W. Gunn
Red Oak Express
Mr. Wells
the Express
Red Oak
Emerson Chronicle
Bro. Wells
Court News Details Multiple Damage Suits in Glenwood District Court
The Glenwood district court opens with 21 damage suits against Burlingtonians linked to Pony Creek overflow, led by L. C. Adams seeking 3850 for crop losses and others like John A. Stammack with 169.15 for road land. Rulings include permanent injunctions over liquor sales in Mineola, guardianship actions, foreclosure decrees, and several cases settled out of court with various probate, note, and title matters noted.
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L. C. Adams
District Court
Glenwood
Pony Creek
Adams
W. M. Lamb
K. C
John A. Stammack
Rawles Township
Ble
Wheeler
Mineola
Odile
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Des Moines
Ferdinand Kuhl
Claus Schroeder
Sherman Creech
Burlington
McWall
Chas
W -Wester
U. S. District Court
Creston
Iawa Spring Ged Manufacturing Co
Wm. Barker
John N. Haskell
A. W. Shaney
Roy Crawford
Leroy Dixon
Hastings
BR. W. Greenlea
Glenwoodea
Edward Steinhaus
Lyons
Samuel Boyer
Joseph Rawles
McLennan
Edith Buckingham
Clay Buckingham
L. M. Lord
Rufus Pack
T. S. Stevens
Minnie
M. ‘. Munsinger
Glenwood State Bank
R. M
Annie McClure
Malvern National Bank
G. Y
J. T. Dunbar
G. ¥. Survey Co
A. Campbelli
BE. W. Bushnell
Malvern
Rebecca Reed
First Killing Frost Ends Long September Drouth
Mills county reports a dramatic weather shift from a scorching dry September to rain and cold. The first frost arrived after a record dry spell, with temperatures dropping to near freezing and an aurora borealis lighting the sky. Iowa crop reports note late season corn largely safe from frost, hay unusually heavy, and overall season profit despite prior drought and rains.
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Mills County
Andrew Schappel
George M. Chappel
Des Moines
Iowa
Monster rattlesnake killed in Thurman County
The Thurman Times reports Phillip Vorney killed a massive diamond back rattlesnake last Sunday. Stretching out, the snake measured over 444 feet in length with a girth akin to a man’s arm above the wrist. The creature fought fiercely until death, its tail showing twelve rattles.
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Thurman Times
Phillip Vorney
Forney
Porney
Burlington Time Card Changes Noted in Tribune
A new time card went into effect Sunday on the Burlington with no radical changes. The morning eastbound limited departs five minutes earlier and the No 14 night westbound goes five to ten minutes earlier. No 11 westbound local remains the same at Glenwood.
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Burlington
Glenwood
Tribune
Bob Evans Fleet at Frisco to Play at Glenwood Opera House
Evans Fleet at Frisco will be shown by special request at the Glenwood opera house on Saturday evening October 3. The event promises a colorful subject and is touted as a notable county attraction in the Tribune.
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Manner Dlkins
The
Moving Picture Theater
Bob Evans Fleet
Frisco
Glenwood Opera House
Glenwood High Suffers Loss in Season Opener at Tabor
Glenwood High School football opened its season with a 34 to 0 defeat at Tabor amid wet mud and heavier opponents. Clyde Buffington and Ben Hall served as officials while Paul Galliland timed the game. The lineup included Mintle, Byers, Barnett, Jerrel, Kiddoo, Buttington, Rager, Bogart, Chambers, Atkinson, Bogart, and Defirohan with Dull Morgan Townsend as substitutes. Coach Atkinson plans rigorous training ahead of upcoming games versus Sidne and Plattsmouth.
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Glenwood High School
Tabor
Glenwood Boys
Glenwood
Clyde Buffington
Ben Hall
Paul Gallilland
Harry Byers
Glen Mintle
Dave Barnett
Harry Jerrel
Earl Kiddoo
John Buttington
Daos Rager
Wayne Bogart
Wendell Chambers
Carl Atkinson
Lawrence Bogart
Leon de Firohan
Fred Dull
Max Morgan
Ralph Townsend
Sidne High School
Plattsmouth
Atkinson
de Brohan
Special Burlington Train For Aksarben Night Parade
A special Burlington train will run to Omaha and back this Wednesday to let visitors attend the Aksarben night parade. The morning run is slightly ahead of No 11, with return from Omaha at eleven o clock that night after the parade, offering convenient options for arrivals and departures.
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The
Burlington
Omaha
G 6
Aksarben
No. 11
Burlington Station
Emerson Chronicle Praises Large Draft Horse Team
The Emerson Chronicle highlights M. L. Evans as owner of a premier draft horse team. Described as among the largest in the county, possibly the state, the four-year-olds weigh 3800 to 3900 pounds each with one tipping the ton. The article calls the team certainly fine.
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Emerson Chronicle
M. L. Evans
Bridge Fire Damages T N Railroad Span Near Malvern
A portion of the T N railroad bridge over Silver Creek at the west end near Malvern was set ablaze by high winds Friday afternoon. The blaze caused considerable damage before firefighters could subdue it, delaying the train to Tabor for hours. Street hats and dress hats are advertised for all ages by Mrs Murtha Myers with a buying line.
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Silver Creek
Malvern
Tabor
Murtha Myers
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D. B. Whitfield
Henry Baird
Joan G. Flanagan
Josephine McCoy
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