Bryan as a Failure in Cuba War Records and Iowa Banking
A letter notes Col. Bryan failed as commander of the 3rd Nebraska Infantry in the Spanish American War. It recalls depredations by his unit, his resignation, and questions about his fitness for national leadership. It also profiles George R. Estabrook and criticizes Bryan while discussing Iowa and Oklahoma banking debates and Democratic attitudes toward deposit guarantees.
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Col Bryan
Nebraska
Nebraska Regiament
Col
Bryan
Wooda
Washington
Col. Bryan
Cuba
Lee
Bryant
War Department
United States
United States Service
3Rd Nebraska Infantry
Governor Cummins Calls Extra Session For Primary Law Change
Governor Cummins announced at a Des Moines Republican conference that he will convene the legislature in extra session on August 31 to amend the primary law so Republicans can nominate a senator at the November election. The legislature includes fourteen Democratic senators and thirty three Democratic representatives, prompting questions about potential partisan maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Des Moines
Springfield and Sangamon County Liable for Riot Damages
The city of Springfield and Sangamon County in Illinois face liability for three quarters of loss from last week’s mobs that burned and destroyed property. Estimated damages exceed $100,000 with personal injury and wrongful death claims up to $5,000 per case. Legal costs from murder trials add to burdens on property owners and taxpayers. The rioters, described as irresponsible non taxpayers, will not share the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sangamon
Ilinois
Democrats challenge Baltimore Sun influence in Taft support
Local Democrats argue the Baltimore Sun is not a true democratic paper and doubt its impact in this campaign. They acknowledge past leanings toward McKinley and Bryan but say Maryland swung Republican when the Sun backed Republicans and Democratic when it backed democracy, hoping Sun support for Taft could help Republicans win Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Taft
McKinley
Bryan
Parker
Maryland
Sun
Harmony convention backs straight ticket for senator votes
The Des Moines Harmony convention endorsed printing candidates for senator on the ticket and counting only straight Republican votes from president to elector. It urged reintroducing the circle to promote straight party voting. If Democratic lawmakers do not raise frail Columbia in the extra session starting next Monday, a large Republican majority is expected next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Bryan
Sage Brush
Iowa
Harmony
Des Moines
Columbia
Sherman
Democratic
Republican Party
Harvest Home picnic and local civic updates
Worthington to host a Harvest Home picnic on September 8. Olin school board erects a substantial fire escape. Dubuque features homecoming week with a large reunion crowd. Maquoketa lights its business streets carnival fashion. Des Moines hosts state fair with high exhibit demand. Archbishop Keane returns to Dubuque after Europe. Farmers form an automobile club attending the Des Moines fair. Linn county delegate H C Ring named to Farmers National Convention. Marshall county hosts annual farm picnic and crop experiments. Dubuque saloon injunctions proceed with 125 cases. Clinton county files 52 against liquor dealers. Cedar county Old Settlers push relic preservation. Tipton promotes historical display space. Taft praised as best equipped modern candidate with judicial temperament and proven administrative leadership.
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Will Scott
Vinton
Colorado
Maquoketa
Des Moines
Dubuque
Keane
Europe
Atlantic
H. C. Ring
Linn County
Iowa
Madison
Wisconsin
Ring
Marshall County
Attrney A. P. Gibbs
Dubuque County
Clinton County
Clinton
DeWitt
Wheatland
Low Moor
Fred Koch
Salvation Army
M. 8. Odle
Old Settlers’ Society
Cedar County
Tra Dorcas
Tipton
Philadelphia D Public Ledger
Taft
Congress
McKinley
Philippines
Cuba
Panama
Japan
Delegates called to Republican Jones County Convention
Notice to delegates selected at the June 2 1908 primary to assemble August 29 1908 in Anamosa Iowa at 11 a m for choosing ten delegates to Des Moines September 9 1908 to nominate a candidate for Supreme Court judge to fill the late Charles A Bishop vacancy signed W J Mills KF E Reed secretary and chairman county
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Monticello
Republican State, Central Committee
Jones County
Anamosa
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Charles A
W. J. Mills
E. Reed
The Party is All Right in Iowa Republicans
The Marion Register notes Lincoln and McKinley era leaders and claims the party has won every battle since McKinley. Allison, a key Iowa figure, has stepped down but GOP forces must keep the state in line and elect the entire ticket in November.
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Marion Register
Lincoln
Garfield
Republic
McKinley
Allison
Iowa
Primary law opinions across states noted in brief
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat reports Nebraska’s new primary law is complex while Missouri’s law is seen as sophisticated by urban ward Indians. The Milwaukee Sentinel warns auto scorers who kill a campaign donor on the way to contribute will face severe consequences.
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St. Louis
Milwaukee
The Love That Never Dies
A Dubuque Times feature extols Col Wardwell's devotion to his leper wife. He fled with her to Arizona to care for her and died beside her after years of selfless service. The piece frames their sacrifice as redemptive for humanity and notes women’s role in inspiring sacrifice.
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Cummins
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Col. Bryan
Prom
Dubuque Times
Jornal
Col. Wardwell
Arizona
Love
Tace
Col Wardwell
Cass Correspondence Highlights Local Visits and Socials
Cass notes record visits from Anamosa Cedar Rapids and Monticello residents, birthdays, horse purchases, and family gatherings. The community also reports a C I society social, stork arrivals, and a large Congregational Ladies Aid supper on a sunny lawn evening.
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Cass
Robert Condit
Anamosa
Parke Ogden
J. O. Condit
J. K. Hale
Waterloo
Myre
Cunningham
Farley
W. C. Monroe
Nara Vian
New Mexico
Cyril Croot
Laingworthy
Monticello
Messrs
Chas. Colt
Chas
Blanchard
Orange
N. J
Oasa
Wm. Allen
Percy Saulks
Irene Brownell
Wyoming
Ora Wilson
Rock Island
Louie Turner
L.A. Ringer
Little Clifford Niles
George Preston
Chas. Preston
Theodore Preston
Geo. Ketcham Jr
Anamonia
Prank Agnew Jr
Wim
Oakland
N. Y
Oassa
Oags
Ray Fairbanks
Onatle Grove Township
J. B. Printup and Sons
Monroe and
Ilale
Oak Park
Ilinois
Dwight Cooke
Anamos
James Robertson
Will Woodard
Sumner Grags
H. HW. Cunningham
Edith
Ladies’ Aid Society
Congregational Church
Bryan’s defeat and the will of the people debated
The piece argues Mr. Bryan blamed a conspiracy for past election losses rather than the voters. It notes his acceptance of ballot outcomes while urging a shift from free silver and imperialism rhetoric to align with current public demand.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Truste
Onslow August notices and local changes reported
Onslow roundup lists residents leaving for other towns and states. Carl Brown heads to Chicago and C A Hall moves into Jake Klemans Rouge. Mary Hansen joins Onslow Mercantile as clerk, Henry Schlamer takes control of the firm, and Mrs W Smith and family go to Wolk ville Oklahoma. The piece notes local political chatter and a forthcoming marriage of Lucy Leppett to George Seara Jr. It reports Mary Fagan’s death in Colorado Springs and mentions Dr Chamberlain attending sick Mr Frank Howard.
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Onslow
Carl Brown
Chicago
C. A. Hall
Jake Kleman
Rouge
Bo. McClelland
Winona Lake
Indiana
W. Smith and Son
Wolkville
Oklahoma
May Carter
Lou Noyes
Maquoketa
Mia
Dr. Scott
W. J. Walters
Leon Carpenter
Fred Sm
Abram
Frank Howard
Dr. Chamberlain
Knittle
Congress
Dawson
W. N. Leppett
Miss Lucy
George Seara, Jr
Onion Mercantile Co
Atoire
Bryan
Iowa
Republican Papera
Mary Fagan
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Miss Fagan
John Fagan
Joseph
Texas
Mary
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George R. Estabrook
Marshalltown
Republican State Central Comitteeman
Barnard ‘Murphy
Vinton Eagle
Neighborhood News
Worthington
Olin
The
Monticello State Bank
Lovell State Bank
GEO
L. Lovell
R. C
Stirton, Cashier
Home Savings Bank
Ike Diamond Creamery Co
Monticello, Iowa
W. W. Stickford & Co
Bacher & Abel
Jerrick
Cash & Rhinehart
Amorn YS AT Law
J. W. Doxler
Ttorney
Lovell Block
W. E. Daly
Actioneer
Amber
Hve
H. M. Remury
James Remley
Remley & Remley
A'l’ Law
Main Street
A. M. Maurice
Lovell
Dental Department
Drake University
Crown Bridge and
Orthanthia Uaerresiatky
M. E
Epworth
Slocum
Frank Carroll, M. D
Sucorsbor
Dalbey & Carroll
Kye Block
South 3Rd Street
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Geo. Albery
Offica
C. O. Bort
Mirick & Inglis
Physicians and Surgeons
Monticello Bank
Fred Puleston
Ellers & Bolton
ER. E. Reed
Burrichter's Drygoods Store
DR. B. Coffman
Davenport
Lovell House
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