Ex-mayor Wright shifts to Republicans amid Iowa political jostling
The ex mayor J W Wright of Tipton abandons the Democratic Party and aligns with Republicans. The column questions Judge Bennetts judicial ambitions and muses on a Democratic congressional bid. It compares county finances noting Woodbury and Jones counties taxes and credit figures.
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J. W. Wright
Tipton
Sioux City
Woodbury County
Jones County
Woodbury
Republicans Avoid Endorsing Nonpartisan Judicial Ticket
The county convention chose not to back a nonpartisan judicial ticket. If such a ticket appeared by petition it would be overlooked on election day. Judicial hopefuls must appear on the Republican or Democratic ballot.
Get Rich Quick Speculation Forewarns of Crash
The article warns that speculation will trigger a crash within years, with property values dropping sharply. It cautions that owners of only equities will lose everything and notes this repeats past cycles in the lifetimes of older readers. It urges disbelief in perpetual rising prices.
Iowa Law Opens Judgment Note For Delinquent Promises
The legislature revised law on negotiable instruments to permit judgment notes when promissory notes go unpaid. This accelerates collection and skips certain steps, a move seen as unfamiliar in Iowa but established in Illinois. Jones County Republicans condemn the judicial convention actions and vow to vote their conscience, with many Republicans ready to cross to Democrats or abstain on the judicial ticket.
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Iowa
Illinois
Iowa Republicans Endorse Roosevelt Policy at Des Moines Convention
The Des Moines gathering adopted resolutions reaffirming last year’s Cedar Rapids platform and backing Roosevelt’s Cuba reciprocity, calling his 1904 win a foreshadowed demand by the people. Nominations advanced mainly by acclamation with contests for supreme court reporter and railroad commissioner. The ticket lists Secretary of State William B. Martin, Treasurer Gilbert B. Gilbertson, Attorney General William C. Mullan, Supreme Court Judges Scott M. Ladd and Charles A. Bishop, Auditor B. F. Carroll, Clerk John C. Crockett, Supreme Court Reporter W. W. Cornwall, and Railroad Commissioner E. A. Dawson.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Cuba
Supreme Court
William B. Martin
Greenfield
Gilbert
Gilbertson
Forest City
William C. Mullan
Waterloo
Scott M. Ladd
Sheldon
Charles A. Bishop
B. F. Carroll
Bloomfield
John C. Crockett
Hardin County
W. W. Cornwall
Clay County
E. A. Dawson
Bremer County
Auditor Barker Withdraws from Race
Auditor W. Barker, the current county auditor, withdraws from re nomination citing no fourth term precedent. He notes county Republicans treated him well and desires not to cause party embarrassment. The move clears the field for Mills in the auditorship race.
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W. 8. Barker
Barker
Mills
Political dispute over party loyalty and 1900 creed standard
Mr. Bryan resists altering his prior statements and declares that anyone not with him in 1900 cannot rejoin the Democratic fold unless they accept the political creed then required. He vows to keep his followers from switching sides, while urging others to change their stance.
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Bryan
Attorney General Blocks State Property Easement
The attorney general states the Board of Control cannot grant an easement on state property. The statement implies a surprising limit on the board’s authority and duties.
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Board of Control
Senator Moffit Faces Linn County Crowd Siren Voice
A sharp rebuke targets Senator Moffit over following the Linn county crowd's urging. The remark implies regret for heeding a persuasive but ill-advised call.
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Senator Moffit
Linn County
Blood on the Political Moon in Jones County
At the Jones county republican convention in Anamosa on Wednesday resolutions endorsed the national and state administrations while condemning the recent judicial convention methods that allegedly cheated Jones County of a judge candidate. The resolutions committee included Major S. S. Farwell and other prominent Republicans.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Farwell
B. E. Rinehart
A. A. Cole
A. G. Brown
M. W. Herrick
Peets Renomination Favored for County Supervisor
From the Anamosa Hureka the editorial notes Supervisor E G Peet successor of the late F J Brainard should and probably will be renominated for another term to avoid unequal representation on the county board and prevent added expense and inconvenience to eight townships in the western half of the county.
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E. G. Peet
F. J. Brainard
Dunn
Jones Republicans Reject District Judges Nominations
The Jones county Republicans formally cut aloof from the district judgeship nominations. The Jones county Republican convention repudiates the party’s nominations. Linn Jones and Cedar should have stood together, but the action is described as regrettable.
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Jones
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Jones County
Linn
Cedar
Linn Republicans Stand by Resolutions Despite Critics
Jones County Republicans who adopted the resolutions say they will not live long enough to regret them, signaling firm backing amid opposition.
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Linn
Cedar Rapids
Jones County
Drowning and Local Notices Across Iowa Towns
Albert Nallie of Cedar Rapids was found drowned near Solon at 81. Davenport carpenter Julius Schluetter drowned after falling from a steamer. James Burgess and Henry Jordan died by their own action amid local political and health concerns. Civil service progress and district gains noted for Mr. Cousins from Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Solon
J. A. Sammis
LeMars
J. W. Patterson
Marion
Internal Revenue
Julius Schluetter
Davenport
James Burgess
Ottumwa
Wapello County
Henry Jordan
Benton County
Dike
Cedar Falls
Iowa City
Cousins
Washington
Congress
House
Marshalltown
Investors drained towns by outside speculation, warns editor
In Independence and nearby towns 8,000 to 5,000 population, the piece condemns residents who sink surplus funds into mining oil land and townlot schemes. It argues net returns will be minimal and warns such speculation harms local economies and workers. The piece also reports the F B Dickey bankruptcy filing and creditor list with assets and liabilities.
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Towa
F.B. Dickey
A. HH. Dunlap
F. B. Dickey & Co
Havel Green
Bankruptcy Court
Dubuque
A. I. Dunlap
F. B. Dickey
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Hazel Green
Ryan
Willow Grove
Broadway
Hopkinton Leader
No Improvement in District Judge Quality Despite Salary Increase
The Dubuque Times notes no rise in district judge caliber since a $1,000 yearly raise, and predicts no change until judiciary is appointive. It argues elections or appointments depend on favoritism and politics, says $3,500 salary is appropriate for a worthy judge, and cites a Chicago jury bribery case involving a public administrator under Gov. Yates.
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Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Yates
Chicago
Fires Hit East Waterloo Business District
A fire in East Waterloo's business district last Saturday night destroyed several business houses and caused about 75000 in property loss. Insurance coverage is reported to be sufficient to cover the damages.
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East Waterloo
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