Ballot Dilemma in 18th Judicial District Nominates Two Terms
In the 18th district two distinct terms arise for a new judge. Republicans nominated Treichler of Cedar county but questions about certifying one candidate for both short and full terms loom. County Attorney Herrick notes reconverting the district convention to nominate two candidates to avoid uncertainty. September 21 Iowa Day at the Omaha Exposition features oration by Robert G. Cousins. Sixth district faces Jumping Jim Weaver candidate aligned with populist themes.
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27Th General Assembly
Treichler
Cedar County
Herrick
Iowa
Omaha Exposition
Robert G. Cousins
Updegraff Seen Falling In Fourth District Convention
It appears Updegraff will be defeated in the Fourth district convention after he angered country editors by distributing post office commissions. Their opposition cost him his own county and jeopardizes his renomination.
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Updegraff
Republican state convention forms race for key offices
The Republican convention at Dubuque on September first aims to nominate candidates for auditor attorney general and railroad commissioner. Interest centers on the aspirants for these seats while talk of dark horses remains speculative. The plan is to amass strength to nominate a candidate for each office from those currently in the field.
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Dubuque
Secretary Alger Rebukes Impulsive Colonel Over Public Letter
The piece endorses Secretary Alger's public rebuke of Colonel Roosvelt for boasting of command superiority. It praises Roosvelt's bravery yet doubts his political future, arguing that great events rarely pass to those lacking restraint in speech.
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Alger
Roosvelt
Post Office Contest Narrowed by Petition Dynamics
Cedar Falls saw six candidates in the post office contest with Col. Henderson’s influence letting the race drag on. E A Snyder the Gazette editor and sixth entrant refused a vote, while Moorion Huffman led with 224 votes. Snyder cites an 800 name petition and a G A R badge to argue that long petitions prevail.
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Cedar Falls
Col. Henderson
E. A. Snyder
The
Gazette
Moorion Huffman
Snyder
Sailors Stand Fast In Merrimac Escape Hero Recalls Courage
The speech recounts the Merrimac crew's discipline as they lay still on deck and in the water, with orders never to move or look for danger while torpedoes and gunfire raged. Charette and the Spaniards are named, and the tribute to American sailors ends with cheers and reflections on duty.
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New York
Iowa
Merrimac
Jackies
Jackie
Cervera
Charette
United States
An Iowa Man for Episcopal Bishop
The Clinton Age editor favors an Iowa clergyman for bishop and argues against seeking material from outside Iowa. It asserts Iowa can supply a worthy bishop and urges laity and clergy to support an Iowa candidate if well equipped and fitted for the office.
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Iowa
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The
Clinton Age
Age
Teachers Who Saw Washington Return From National Meeting
Representatives from Jones county visited Washington for the National Teachers Association. The group included M Chaplin, T J Cowan and wife, Prof Palmer and Miss Clara Dunn, Mr and Mrs C Lamb, Miss Sadie Alexander, Miss Ernst, Miss Lamb, Miss Dollie Paul, Miss Grace Mapel, and others. Prof Palmer remains in Illinois. They met the president and observed a treasury suited to paper money, noting scarce silver dollars and popular one dollar bills.
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Jones County
National Teachers’ Association
Washington
M. Chaplin
T. J
Cowan
Prof
Palmer
Clara Dunn
C. Lamb
Olin
Sadie Alexander
Center Junction
Ernst
Lamb
Morley
Dollie Paul
Onslow
Grace Mapel
Wyoming
Treasury Department
Trans Miss Sunday School Congress to Be Held in Omaha
Noted Sunday school workers from across the country will attend the Trans-Mississippi Sunday school congress in Omaha on September 97 80. The Expo is a key attraction with low rail rates drawing visitors to the convention and the exhibits, rivaling the Chicago World’s Fair in interest. Prominent leaders include B F Jacob D D Rev Jesse T Hurlbut D D H Ham il W J Semelroth Hugh Cork Marion Lawrances EK B Stevanson and others from Methodist and American Sunday school unions.
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Omaha
Democratic county convention date set in Anmosa
The county convention to choose delegates for upcoming conventions will be held at Anmosa on Tuesday August 30th.
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Anmosa
Anamosa District Fair Set for August 16 18
Qur readers are reminded the Anamosa district fair will be held in Anamosa next week from August 16 to 18. A separate column mentions special attractions for the event.
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Anamosa
Anamosa District Fair Set For August 16 18
The Anamosa district fair runs August 16 to 18 with a lineup of attractions including five horses pacing a mile in 2 15, the Rossow Midgets 25 and 29 inches high, two diving horses Powder Face and Cupid from a 40 foot tower, and Dr. W F Carver noted as the world’s champion shot. Daily first class ball games and rare horse racing are featured. Children under 14 admitted free on Wednesday, with a new amphitheater erected and officers EB Moore president and A C Watters secretary.
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Rossow
Powder Face
Cupid
W. F. Carver
Fiir
EB. R. Moore
A. C. Watters
Reward Offered for Evidence in Prairie Chicken and Duck Deaths
State Game Warden G E Delavan offers a ten dollar reward for evidence leading to conviction of anyone killing prairie chickens and ducks before September 1. He stresses cooperation of hunters and the public to enforce the game law and reports of violators, noting one law breaker harms all.
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G. E. Delavan
Delavan
State Crop Bulletin Reports Unharvested Averages
The August 1 report from county and township crop correspondents shows state averages for unharvested crops: corn 94 percent millet 90 flax 95 broom corn 90 potatoes 78 apples 63 grapes 95 pastures 84. These estimates were before the drought was broken and corn likely neared normal for the season after improvement.
Egg with G. B. H. inscribed sparks prayer meeting joke
An Algona woman found a hen egg bearing the letters G. B. H. She brought it to a prayer meeting where, after much talk, a pious elder declared the inscription meant Give Sprain H. The gathering ended with three cheers for Dewey.
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Algona
Dewey
Estherville
Nickel Plate Excursion to Boston Tickets Sale
Tickets on sale for Nickel Plate trains leaving Chicago September 16 to 18 at 19 dollars round trip with return valid to September 30. Also cheap East rates Vestibuled sleeping cars to Boston and solid trains to New York. Rates lower than other lines. For information contact J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago 715.
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Chicago
Boston
New York
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
The Poor Old Poet and Other Forgotten Tales
A poem about a starving old poet whose fame comes only after death and the cruel economics of praise. Also a London Sketch noting Americans’ bread charges in restaurants and a Yankee guest’s humiliation over counting breads.
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Eben E. Roxford
National Magazine
London
America
Bachelors Face Fine Under Argentine Proposal Law
In Argentina an 1830s law fines marriageable individuals who reject proposals. Refusers must obtain government permission to marry and pay up to 100 pounds to the proposer. Under 20 exempt. men over 28 taxed for remaining single. women may propose. The piece notes few older single women. New York Ledger.
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Argentina
New York Ledger
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