Republicans in Iowa Fifth District Hold Cedar Rapids Convention
The Fifth district Republicans meet in Cedar Rapids on May 1 at 2 p m to nominate a congressional candidate. Delegates are apportioned by county with one at large per county and one extra for every 200 votes and over 100 cast for Cummins in 1901. Delegates listed include Benton Cedar Grundy Jones Linn Marshall with specific counts. The state convention will have 500 fewer delegates than last year. Jones 10, Delaware 8, Jackson 13, Linn 25, Cedar 11.
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Fifth Congressional District
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
A. B. Cummins
Benton Cedar
Grundy Jones
Linn
Marshall
Jones County
Delaware
Jackson
Cedar
Cedar Rapids lawyers seek renominating judges in Linn County
Linn county reports indicate Judge Thompson may seek renomination while Cedar Rapids lawyers push to replace either Judge Remely or Judge Treichler with a Cedar Rapids nominee. If Cedar Rapids and Marion fail to unite, all three incumbents likely face renomination.
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Linn County
Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Remely
Treichler
Marion
Cushman Attack On House Rules Sparks Bipartisan Cheers
Cushman denounced the house rules as un-republican un democratic and un-American while highlighting the concentration of power in a few. He was applauded by both sides though noted members themselves created the rules that grant the speaker this power.
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Cushman
National
House of Representatives
Parole Granted for Wesley Elkins by Governor Cummins
Governor Cummins signs parole releasing Wesley Elkins from the penitentary on April 14. Conditions include no Clayton county visits no public display abstain from liquor monthly updates to the governor and Linn county residence unless directed otherwise. He is under the supervision of Professor Harlan of Mt. Vernon with potential future add-ons to residence conduct and employment.
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Cummins
Wesley Elkins
Clayton County
Linn County
Professor Harlan
Mt. Vernon
Cowles Fails to Win Senate District Change
The Upper Des Moines criticizes Mr. Cowles for not securing a revision of senatorial districts. It argues opposition stemmed from the proposed method rather than the change itself. It notes eastern members opposed the plan and that breaking republican districts harmed Cowles’ support.
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Des Moines
Algona
Cowles
Public mood and crime mythologizing in a Des Moines era
A harsh critique of media sensationalism and sentimentalism surrounding murder cases. The author recalls a Clayton county youth pardoned after a notorious killing, warns that future crimes may be excused as evidence of undev eloped minds, and denounces women presenting nosegays to criminals.
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Des Moines
Clayton County
Prof. Harlan
County Stance on Smallpox Quarantine Costs
A board of supervisors session notes many smallpox claims denied. Quarantined patients able to pay are not the county's liability. only unpaid medical bills and care for indigent quarantinees are covered.
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Board of Supervisors
Congress Turmoil Over Sugar Duties Shapes Party Strife
Republicans clash with Democrats over tariff revisions aimed at Cuba. Beet sugar interests oppose lower duties, while those friendly to beet sugar join Democrats to push a Morris amendment to lower refined sugar tariffs. If passed, the bill could anger its sponsors and delay a settlement as Democrats relish the conflict.
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Congress
Cuba
United States
Washington
Manchester appoints Carnegie library committee for grant
The Manchester library board and city council appoint Rev. H. H. Tuttle Judge A B Blair L Matthews W D Hoyt and G G Pierce to carry out Carnegie gifts. Carnegie pledges $10000 for a library building if the city provides the site and raises $1000 yearly for support.
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Manchester
Andrew Carnegie
H. H. Tuttle
A. 8. Blair
L. Matthews
W. D. Hoyt
G. G. Pierce
Carnegie
Denver-Chicago Special Sets Burlington Run Record
The Denver-Chicago Special broke a speed record on the Burlington road between Eckley and Wray Colorado. It covered 14.8 miles at 98.6 miles per hour in a recent run.
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Burlington Road
Eckley
Wray
Colorado
Iowa Woman Saves Train From Burning Bridge
Mrs. T. A. Watson of a Marshalltown area farm flagged a passenger train last Monday when she spotted a burning bridge, averting a possible serious wreck and saving lives.
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T. A. Watson
Marshalltown
Iowa Central
Iowa City Boy Glenn Hardy Missing Since April
Glenn Hardy eleven, son of B. J. Hardy, disappeared around April 12. The Iowa City boy is slender with light hair, and his father believes he ran away from home.
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Glenn Hardy
B. J. Hardy
Iowa City
Lisbon to sink new well amid water shortage
The town of Lisbon faces a water shortage after a recent fire showed insufficient flow from the town well. The city plans to increase supply by sinking a new well. The Ingwerson families plan a Clinton reunion on June 27 to mark fifty years since five brothers landed in America, with 123 descendants expected. The Bohemian Turners of Cedar Rapids held an entertainment at Oxford Junction last Monday with strong Cedar Rapids attendance. W H McCoy won five cents in a libel case against the Davenport Republican last Saturday.
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Lisbon
Ingwerson
Clinton
Five Brothers
America
Cedar Rapids
Oxford Junction
W. H. McCoy
Davenport Republican
Death of Hon. L. L. Ainsworth of West Union at 71
Hon. L. L. Ainsworth of West Union died last Sunday at age 71. He served in the legislature and in Congress and had a strong public record.
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L. L. Ainsworth
West Union
Congress
Locust Invasion Forecast By Washington Entomologists
Washington entomologists warn seventeen year cicadas will emerge this year in twenty states including Illinois and Wisconsin while Iowa and areas west of the Mississippi are not listed. Experts say planting should be postponed in affected regions and minimal pruning and grafting should be done to limit damage. The brood, entering the earth in 1885, will reappear in late spring as they mature from underground nymphs.
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Iowa State Register
Agricultural Department
Washington
United States
Iowa
Mississippi
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Kentucky
Virginia
Carolinas
Tennessee
The New Road Law Gains Farmer Support in Legislature
The road law passed by the legislature receives general farmer approval. Key provisions consolidate townships into road districts in April 1903, create a common road fund, and regulate expenditures. The law sets tax collection, bidding, a township superintendent option, and limits on indebtedness with mandates for weed control and annual wage caps.
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Board of Township Trustees
Bisected Wit and Proverbs on Life from Brom Chicago
A collection of aphorisms and quips on hypocrisy misery gender romance and fate attributed to Brom in the Chicago News. Observations span relationships work idleness and the ironies of modern life with a humorous urban voice. The pieces mix humor with social commentary and sharp one liners.
Editorial remark on lawyers and free passes by railroads
Wallaces' Farmer warns against taking legal opinion from lawyers with railroad free passes. It notes railroad men claim Uncle Henry Wallace has traveled more miles on free passes than any Iowan. It adds that Rev. Dr. Eubanks left the Episcopal church to join the Catholic church and joined the St. Joseph's college faculty in Dubuque.
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Iowa State Register
Eubanks
Episcopal Church of
Decorah
Catholic Church
St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
Jones County Supervisors Appointments and Road Grant
April 1902 session notes approvals including Fred H. Arnold deputy sheriff appointment and G I Dern temporary deputy recorder. Road between Oxford township sections 35 36 granted with damages to Burda Bizek and the railroad payable within 60 days. Board pay listed for seven members and adjournment sine die.
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Scroggie
Fred H. Arnold
Jones County
Iowa
Anamosa
Board of Supervisors
Joneas County
G. I. Dern
Dunn
Henry Lane
Sutherland
Oxford Township
J. FE. Carter
E.G. Peet
Fea
James Leonard
A Matthiessen
Frank Eberhart
Thos Wilson
JF Podhaski
Bam Eby
Mary Leonard
Robert Johnson
Matthiessen
J Dove
Cartano
John Doe
Weeds
James Meead
M Wood
John McMurrin
Ccce
Dan Clauilin
EG Peet
CJ Murfield
J H StJohn
Amar Wood
Bears Spertie Hives
Hattie Wood
Frank Wood
Gregory
BO HY Kimball
Florence Mette
Jsstacy
John Stoner
Dsebacy
Pangburn
Guy van Camp
Stacy
H Arnold
May Rasmussen
Reese
Bpangburn
Anna Bunker
Bunker
Cseceseereeen
Chas Brown
Raasmiisson
Henry Landmanna
J Sshacy
Badenian
Kenyon
Marshal
Eeeereet
Peter Smith
Pesareal
Peehdad sLbaeiht
Arpold
SEOKM
WA Ladd
Wit
Butterfield
Julius Ladhoff
Babcock
Abi Ae Goth
Gale
Fred Schraeder
Adolph
Mike Colgreen
Mr Kulhave
Max Stewart
Sam Carrington
Deer Deena
E D Morton
Hartgreens
Evessenee
Lovell Bank Building Described as County’s Handsome Structure
The Monticello bank building erected by G. Su Lovell and R Stirton is praised as the county’s finest business block. The vault and safe are deemed unsurpassed by many cities. The upstairs houses The Express printing office and editorials with ample light and a spacious layout. Lovell Block is called a town and county credit by Anamosa Eureka.
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G. Su. Lovell
Monticello
Lovell
R. ©. Stirton
Express
Hawkeyedom
Anamosa Eureka
Let it Alone Scott's Emulsion Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a fat gain remedy claiming it builds new flesh without tiring the user. It targets thin people as the only suitable users and promises easy, natural work with no effort, urging readers to request a free sample and buy for $1.00 at druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Browne
Pearl St
N.Y
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F J Brainard
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Peg
Agentien
Burn and
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Mart Woodworth
J P
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Frank Storey
Art Maurico
Chas MceKeever
A Cartuno
Mamkor
Arch Livingston
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Gao Melteever
John Wagoner
Staite
Harry Beobau
Cartino
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Warpath
F Starry
Gins
Art Maurice
John Doss
Eall
Star Clothing House
Erricksen & Zimmerman
The
A. L. Chase
Weber
Wheelock
Stuyvesant
Chicago
Fouse
Weber Piano
Fifth Ave
16Th St
Wabash Ave
Chicago, Ill
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Blatchford
the Deaf Harness Man
Call and Lee
Co. W. Brown
Lovell State Bank
Groxrae L. Lovetn
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Cashier
J. W. Doxsee
Nicholag Holst
4.L. Fairbanks
Hann
Vice-Press
H. Sandhouse
Wm. Schodde
Miricks
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