John Downie and gubernatorial hints in Iowa capital talk
Discussions mention John Downie as a possible candidate for governor as Iowa capital activity attracts attention. Civically engaged voices comment on reforms at Avamosa courthouse site and Center Junction letters urge space for public views. George S. Perkins of Sioux City emerges as early Republican gubernatorial candidate with congressional and editorial prominence.
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John Downie
Iowa
THE
Express
Avamosa
Center -Junction
Cummins Declares Candidacy for Iowa Governor Nomination
Mr A B Cummins announces advisers persuaded him to seek the Republican nomination for Iowa governor. The conference backing the candidacy was as exclusive as the Savery banquet, suggesting potential lines of a year ago. Opposition cohesion could unite on a rival, possibly defeating the Des Moines candidate. Early in the game with many moves ahead on the political board.
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A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Savery
Iowa anti saloon league backs state constabulary proposal
Mr. Abrams leads the Iowa anti saloon league urging a state law to appoint four gubernatorial enforcers to ensure liquor law compliance. Public support suggests locals oppose central enforcement and saloonkeepers risk harsher measures if they ignore the mulct law.
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Abrams
Anti-Saloon League of
Iowa
Iowa Gubernatorial Prospects Spark Republican Clash
Gov Shaw declines renomination opening field for governor race with Perkins of Sioux City Cummins of Des Moines Sid Foster Des Moines announces bid Conger cables from Pekin to seek nomination Des Moines hosts a three way contest as state fights for a strong candidate Democrats may find humor but little relief in the struggle.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Journal
Congress
Shaw
Perkins
Cummins
Des Moines
Polk County
Sid Foster
Iowa
Foster
Conger
Pekin
Le Mars Politician Pursues Various Federal Posts
J A Sammis of Le Mars seeks a federal appointment after near misses in rail line and U S district attorney races. Rumor says he may shift to collector of internal revenue with an aim to replace Captain Patterson. critics warn against depose Paterson, praised for top work.
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le Mars
Col. Mowry
U. S
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Warden Hunter Cleared in Anamosa Prison Probe
A Des Moines dispatch dated February 11 reports the state board of control exonerating Warden W A Hunter in the Anamosa penitentiary investigation. Dr Samuel Druet is censured for neglect and deception. other charges are unfounded. Hunter is declared guiltless.
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Cedar Rapids Names New Public Schools Superintendent
Professor J. J. McConnell of Iowa State University has been unanimously elected Cedar Rapids public schools superintendent at a salary of 2500 dollars yearly. He succeeds Professor T. J. Merrill who was paralyzed last fall and unable to return to work.
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Lincoln as a Lover in Yates Speech
Gov. Yates recounts Lincoln as bashful yet ardent in love. He courted Ann Rutledge Mary Owens Sarah Richard and Mary Todd, with strong devotion despite shyness. He confessed to Ann by the quilting bees and the quilt still bears uneven stitches of that era.
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Perkins Candidacy Endorsed by Iowa Supporters
In the Burlington Hawkeye George D Perkins is praised as practical and honest with strong integrity candor and fidelity to duty He is presented as a governor material reflecting the ideal of competent public service Meanwhile McConnell Carter Wilson depart for Missouri with C P Joseph to survey mining sites for a proposed drill area in Hopkinton Leader.
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Perkins
Iowa
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When a Star Looks Down A Mother’s Endless Care
A devotional poem recounts a mother’s tenderness from a babe at rest to a tear on her cheek. It links a child’s peace with a mother’s love and prayer, highlighting the sanctity of motherhood as dawn travels the sky.
Des Moines Hatchet Talk Exposes Nation Campaign Speech
Mrs Nation denounces saloon keepers as malicious and urges smashing saloons with hatchets in Des Moines. She defends the act as a religious fight against liquor and claims law protection while challenging preachers and officials.
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Topeka
David
Hell
Kiowa
Kansas
Probable Change in Pension Law Reported
The house committee on invalid pensions reports favorably a bill by Representative Calderhead of Kansas. It would grant an $80 per month pension to those already eligible for $12, for total blindness paralysis or other long disability requiring care, with income under $100 per year, effective from the date of application after passage.
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Calderhead
Kansas
The Companionship of Children
A Commoner essay urges fathers to become companions to their children to regain sincerity and truth. It argues that interactions with young children teach wisdom, friendship, and genuine education, benefiting the parent as well as the child.
Des Moines Candidates Face Little Embarrassment
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Des Moines launches with three candidates for state posts Governor Cummins Supreme Court Judge Bishop and Superintendent Jim Brenton. It jokes no embarrassment from multiple contenders in Des Moines.
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Cedar Rapids
Cummins
Judge Bishop
Supreme Court
Jim” Brenton
John Sullivan
Iowa Education
Jones Co. S.8 Executive Committee Plans Anamosa Convention
The Jones County South 8 executive committee met at Center Junction on Friday February 1 to arrange the S.8 convention set for Anamosa March 27 28 A strong program is being prepared.
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Center Junction
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A Jellyfish Creed and Moral Reflections
A compact meditation on virtue and failure. It contrasts restraint with restless work and warns against hypocrisy in public life. It urges charity, measured pride, and living by conscience rather than outward approval. It likens moral strength to deep roots sustaining a tree.
Pan American Exposition to House 6000 Animals and Display Sculptures
Arrangements are made to accommodate 6,000 animals in the livestock department of the Pan American Exposition. In adorning the Exposition buildings, courts and fountains more than 125 original sculptured groups will be used.
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