Republican State Ticket and Democratic Convention Gossip
The piece lists the Republican slate for governor lieutenant governor Supreme Court judge railroad commissioner and state superintendent with commentary on party strategy. It notes tensions within the Democratic party over convention factions and hints at potential clashes affecting the fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Cummins
John Herriott
Supreme Court
8. M. Weaver
Brown
R. C. Barrett
Byers Takes Gavel as Cummins Crowd Sparks Disorder
The Des Moines Capital praises Hon. H. W. Byers for controlled leadership after seizing the chair from Temporary Chairman Davis. It accuses Cummins supporters of causing confusion and notes the crowd's quick alignment once a Cummins main presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
H. W. Byers
Davis
Cummins
Democratic editors weigh Cummins nomination and party unity
Local editors express cautious support for James Voorhees and Cummins while fearing the party may overreact to national issues. They defend the republican platform and warn against internal splits, hoping Iowa Republicans maintain unity without sacrificing principles or party strength.
Evangelist Williams Causes Stir in Des Moines
A moody report notes Evangelist Williams again breaks loose in Iowa this time speaking in Des Moines. The piece contrasts his media role with his church mission, likening the yellow journalism to Williams’ ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Williams
Iowa
Des Moines
Yellow Journal
Williams
Iowa Republicans Unite Behind Prohibition Campaign
Prohibitionists consider launching an independent Republican ticket. Iowa Republicans are united on campaign principles despite earlier divisions in choosing a leader. The effort to split the party is expected to fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Smith Survives Rough Cedar Rapids Convention Moment
Congressman Walter I. Smith faced a hostile crowd at a Cedar Rapids gathering where work halted as he was called to the front. He remained cool and delivered a powerful speech that turned the moment into a lasting boost for his political career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Walter I. Smith
Mr. Smith
Congress
Smith
Allison
Value of a college education in politics debated
The piece argues college graduates are a small but influential share of lawmakers, with 55 of 87 senators and 208 of 356 House members. It contends education aids success and cautions against viewing college as a sole source of virtue or failure without it, noting alternative paths to achievement.
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Senate
House
Cummins Nominated After Bitter Iowa Republican Convention
Wyoming Journal notes a fierce preconvention struggle in Iowa with A B Cummins winning the gubernatorial nomination. It urges Jones County Republicans to unite behind the convention pick, acknowledging past bolting and railroad ties but stressing party loyalty and focus on the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Jones County
Mr. Cummins
Mr. Cumming
Cummins
Defeat of Col Mowry in nomination shocks readers
In the Cedar Rapids Republican and Saturday Record pieces, Col Mowry faces denial of renomination as railroad commissioner amid political maneuvering. Critics call the defeat ungrateful and cruel while praising his wartime service and honorable public record. They contrast the lack of endorsement with his earlier military and civic contributions. Governor Shaw is also noted as overlooked at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
John Herrott
John
Cummins
Cumming
Harriman
Trewin
Col. Mowry
Mowry
Union
Shaw
Coe College
Republican Party
Lost Effort at Burlington Carriage Cleaning Incident
A Burlington Hawk Eye item recalls a state convention event and a humorous carriage cleaning mix up. A citizen hired a colored man to wash his house hill carriage, but the worker polished the neighbor’s carriage instead, prompting disbelief and a comic scene remembered like a Cedar Rapids matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Auction of cornet in Wheatland debt case
A cornet seized for debt was sold at public sale Saturday by Constable Frank Witte. The 60 claim was redeemed for 8 dollars by Nick Wine, with 8.95 costs leaving 0.95 to the claimant. Oswald Ahlers of Bellevue will manage J H Weber's prescription business during his absence, bringing 15 years of local pharmacy experience. Mrs Ahlers will accompany him and reside at Weber's house.
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B. T. Phillips
West Liberty
Solon
Charles Bacon
Marshalltown
Frank Fusock
Charles Johnson
Cedar Falls
Vinton
The
Wheatland Gazette
Frank Witte
Nick Wine
Oswald Ahlers
Bellevue
J .H. Weber
Mr. Weber
Ahlers
Ablers
Alton Family Leaves for Monticello Visit
Mrs. Valentine Wolf Miss Isabella Wolf and Wm Wolf of Alton Illinois recently stayed with Gus Barne and departed this afternoon for Monticello to visit relatives.
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Valentine Wolf
Isabella Wolf
Wm. Wolf
Alton
Illinois
Gus Barne
Monticello
Manchester News
Real Estate Transfers in Anamosa and Surrounding Areas
The notice lists numerous property transfers in Iowa towns including Anamosa, Oxford Junction, Center Junction, West Cascade, and Wyoming. Entries cover transfers between individuals and by parcel descriptions in sections and blocks, with prices ranging up to about 3600 dollars and parcels in various additions such as Skinner's, Hill's, and Cronkhite's.
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Wm T Shaw
T Shaw
J Blackmar
Skinner
Tpreerrees
Oeo Wilson
Brown
Minnie Wiiae
Hill
West Cascade
Benedict Sherman
Riley Arnold
Frank D Elwood
N Shatter
Kinsey
Faller
Matt Noyen
Jas Baldwin
Tred Errickson
Wm E Lamey
Joseph & Orr
Big Onslow
Tee Edwa Purchase
Jennie B Moreland
Cruckwell’s
Ira Stimson
Ae Owescs
Dennison
John Bohrer
Beg
Ulay
Rene
LD Sapien
Carlton Bt
Lee
Oxford
Nelson Worden
Daniel Worden
Mairview
HJ Graham
Geo
Lawrence Land
Fairview Rerevertye Rit
Cy Serer
Witcox Land
Wyoming
Paas Ae Glskeets
Abe
Augusta Rickleta
Edwin M Baker
Felis
Bradstreet
John Hukes
Adolphus ‘Allen
Fairview
Aesse
Sigworth
Blgworth. & ‘Sons
Anamona
Mar A Lewis
Woodard
Center Junction
G Wherry
Bronson
J W Rhodes
Angie Pierce
Manville Chaplin
Haddock
Fisher
East Anamosa
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Bryan
Free Silver
Des ‘Moines
Conger Dispatch
Polk County
David Brant
Clinton
David
James Voorhees
Ohio
Murphy
Dubuque
Kansas City
the Express
Vay
Michael Turnis
Dubuque County
Worthington
Eric Anderson
Oliver Wilford
Tipton
Richard Tregilgus
Mississippi River
Chicago Inter Ocean
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
Spain
Tommy Peterson
Ackley
Cara
Denecke Department
Anamosa Journal
Arnold
Independence
Jackson County Veteran Association
Jackson County Association of Sons of Veterans
Jackson County Society of Patriotic Women
Monmouth
Fred Golden
Anamosa
Golden
Frank Varnish
New Manchester & Oneida Railroad
John L. Sullivan
C. A. Peterson
W. N. Wolcott
I.H. Hoyt
W. A. Abbott
Royal Baking Powder
New York
E. W. Grove
Scott
scorTrr & Bowne
Pearl Street
City of
Star Clothing Mouse
J. B. Zimmerman & CO
Undertaker
Embelmer
A. L. Chase
Omaha
Deering Corn Harvester
Deering Shredder
Deering
R. Dawson
A. Matthiessen
W. A. Mirick
Congregational Church
Oalls
Fred Puleston
Hicks & Bhilera
W. G. Ellers
E. Reed
Herman's Clothing Store
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
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