The Republican Ticket State and Congressional Rally
The slate lists W. B. Martin for Secretary of State B. F. Carroll Gilbert Gilbertson for Auditor of State Charles W. Mullan for Attorney General Scott M. Ladd Charles A. Bishop for Supreme Court Judges John Crockett for Clerk Supreme Court W W Cornwall for Supreme Court Reporter E A Dawson for Railroad Commissioner Robert G. Cousins for Member of Congress Fifth District
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Scott M. Ladd
Charles A. Bishop
John Crockett
W. W. Cornwall
Congressional
Congress
Robert G. Cousins
Des Moines headlines spark talk of Hearst papers and politics
The piece notes Des Moines readers inching toward a Hearst paper with two hours of fame promised, while editors spar over adjectives. It criticizes Gates wealth tips to waiters and Debs and Most influence. Henry Watterson’s age and political stance are teased as rascality limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ary
Iowa
Des Moines
John W. Gates
Eugene V. Debs
Herr Most
Hearst
Private citizen ideals drive civic duty and votes
Mr. Bryan expresses that his greatest aim is to stay a private citizen. He commends the honest, hardworking individual who respects privacy and participates in democracy by exercising the franchise to influence national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt Faces Welcoming Prospect Under Prosperous Republicans
The article portrays President Roosevelt as secure and content during Republican governance with blessings of prosperity and crops. It notes universal welcome and unity among state Republicans despite disagreements over lumber policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Towa
Liquor interests plan lobby drive for favorable law changes
The liquor interests organize a coordinated campaign to secure more favorable legislation with a $250,000 fund for lobbying. They argue public satisfaction with the mulct law currently limits gains, and even some supporters fear loosening restrictions or altering the present law.
Beardshear’s Death Follows Fire at Ames College
The Agricultural College at Ames endures a string of misfortunes, following President Beardshear’s death and a fatal fire that destroyed the unrevealed section of the main building. Replacement leadership will require time and trial, as the new president must learn the college’s ways and steer early experimental work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
Ames
Beardshear
Republicans urged to unite after cooling passions in Fifth district
The Keokuk Gate City urges that Republicans in the Fifth district should unite but only after shedding angry passions and scalping knives. It calls for general disarmament as a step, blaming penny politicians in Linn and Marshall counties. It reports Mrs Sheeler, a German woman near Chicago, who refused 40 000 dollars for her 27 acre farm, preferring her modest home and happiness over wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate
Linn
Marshall
Iowa Democrats Face Turmoil Over Platform Rhetoric
Iowa Democrats struggle with the Kansas City platform language as they contend with Bryanism and 16 to 1. The piece notes rising discontent, premature cheers, and internal divides while reporting a drop in young men attending teachers institutes due to low wages and limited advancement in district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Iowa
Do Not Want Republican Help disputed by Montour editorial
Anamosa Journal dispute reprints from two weeks earlier in the Montour Express under a caption Do Not Want Republican Help. The Journal rejects the charge, argues the extract lacks evidence, and defends its past stance against Cedar Rapids convention influence. The piece hopes for a real reset and counters Republican hopes from Linn County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
MontucrnLo Express
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Express
Practical Members Should Open Their Eyes
The Mt. Vernon Slaukeye criticizes the Fifth district Linn county and Marshall county for long standing issues in state politics. It notes some practical Linn county members oppose the tactics causing recurrent disaster while others remain blind to the problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Senator Moffit’s Ruling Ties Reed to Jones County
The Wyoming Journal reports State Senator John Moffit of Tipton, Republican judicial convention chair, faced scrutiny over a ruling that excluded Jones County. Some allege Reed manipulated Moffit like a Trilby, while others claim ignorance, yet the ruling contributed to Reed’s political downfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
John Moffit
Tipton
Moffit
Jones County
John Reed
Reed
Justices of the Peace
Cornerstone of Mercy hospital laid at Cedar Rapids
Local notes report the cornerstone of a new Mercy hospital to be erected in Cedar Rapids laid last Friday. The column also records a series of local tragedies and incidents across Iowa towns including deaths, accidents, burglaries, and a political dispute over judgeships in Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
P. Rockabrand
Ames
Excursion Train Rolls Out From Cascade for Bellevue
The first Cascade narrow gauge excursion train left Tuesday with Conductor John Dann and Engineer Ed Butler at the throttle. About 140 passengers joined along the line, including the Roman Catholic Mutual Protective Society members and Cascade Cornet Band, as the train reached Bellevue and returned. Daniel Connell, longtime Cascade resident, died after months of illness at 53, leaving his sister Annie Connell on the West Cascade homestead. Anamosa Attraction Fair 1902 opens next Monday, promising notable acts from M He Devine to the Vadis Twins and Olcots, with Children’s Day free admission for under fourteen and a schedule of daring displays and races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Hughes
Clinton
Cornelius
Maquoketa
Mary J. Blaney
Jones County
Olin
Jonathan Acres
Anamosa
Joseph Koskuba
William Brand
Ferguson
Koskuba
Brand
John Sims
Bussey
Sims
Waterloo
Fred Roehlin
Illinois Central
Cedar Falls
Rock Island Road
Muscatine
Milo LaGrange
Garrison
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee
Parsons College
Fairfield
Forrest Sullivan
Chas. Sullivan
Hucker
Cascade
Narrow Stage Railroad
John Dann
Ed Butler
Roman Catholic Mutual Protective Society
Cascade Cornet Band
Bellevue
Daniel Connell
Danny
New York State
Bernard
Julia Connell
Annie Connell
West Cascade
M’he Devine
Vadis
Wiltons
Wicknell
Dan Conway
Miss LaTour
Leo Carlisle
McPhee & Hill
Montyrell
Montrell
Ile
Iowa
State Penitentiary
Anamosa Fair
Corn Record Breaker And Local Happenings In Monticello
Miss Bess Hayes visits R H White family in Monticello. Ford Wood reports a corn stalk near Canton bearing nine ears. John Walston of Monticello visits town. he is pleased with his large farm bought last spring. Charles Behnke leases W C Paul farm for five years from March 1. rent set at 1028 dollars annually. Contractor Lamerton escapes serious injury when an arch section on the reservoir hill collapses, injuring only his hand. The piece notes oversized vegetable tops and weeds and wonders about using waste products like cotton seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Hayes
Monticello
R. H. White
Ford Wood
Canton
John R. Walaton
Walston
Charles Behnke
W. C. Paul
Behnke
Lamerton
Towas Good Year Brightens Davennart District
The Davennart Democrat notes a favorable year for Towa with green grass and abundant forage. Streams rose to flood levels causing some damage but overall the land benefitted from frequent rains. Hartman Mallory buy McLaughlin’s carriage shop and plan to run the business with Mallory and Hartman in Anamosa Eureka reports they will open next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davennart Democrat
Towa
Hartman
Messrs
Mallory and
Hart
Man
Anamosa Eureka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Secretary of State
W. B. Martin
Auditor of State
B. F. Carroll
Gilbert
Gilbertson
Charles W. Mullan
E. A. Dawson
Scorcher
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Henry
Oxford Junction
Rock Island
Harry Wilson
Joe Stephens
Belle Plaine
Vinton
N. A. Bucy
State Bank
Walker News
Superior Court
Rothrock
District Court
Cummins
Judge Rothrock
W. E. Steele
C. D. Holbrook
J. J. Powell
Warren Harman
L. P. Main
Reed-Rothrock
Cascade Pioneer News
Wyoming
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Snc
Star Clothing House
Erricksen & Zimmerman
The
Fifth Ave
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Fred Puleston Frick
Wes & Milera
Cally
Calla
Realdenca
A. F. Tiede
Booth Grove
Hermian's Clothing Store
A. Matthiessen
Herrick & Bauder
Montcollo
Laws
Stubbrock
A. M. Maurice
D.D.S. Frick
Lovell
Dental Department
Drake University
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Wilsician
Burgeon
Old Congregational
J.H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Willery
O. Babcock
Aoctioneer
Wilery Antes
Wm.j. Couchlan
D.D.S. Entist
Hicks & Eilers’ Store
E. Tarbox
Jones
Earth
Anamosi
J. W. Doxsee
New Lovell Building
ST. P
Monticelo
Omaha
Sioux City
Cedar Rapide
Paul
Minneapolis
Davenport
Warley
Do —Freight
Marion
Kinsiie Oity
Woat
Calmar—Freight
Davenport—Freight
Oxford Freight
J. EK. Bateman
W. First St
Minny
Winds Central Railroad
Dubuque
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