Republican Delegate Convention Set for Olin Iowa in June 1903
Jones county Republicans schedule a delegate convention in Olin on June 28 1903 at 10 am to choose 12 delegates for the Des Moines state convention and to appoint delegates for the senatorial convention. Representation: one per precinct plus one for every 25 votes or fraction over 13 for W B Martin in 1903. Township caucuses ordered for June 20 with notices to be posted.
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Jones County
Iowa
Olin
Des Moines
W. B. Martin
CASS
Monticello Republicans to Convene at City Hall Saturday
The Republicans of Monticello City meet at city hall on Saturday at 3 PM to select 10 delegates for the county convention on June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello City
Scotch Grove Republican caucus to select county convention delegates
The republican electors of Scotch Grove township will meet in caucus to elect delegates to the county convention. The session is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. on June 20 at the Center school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Grove Township
Center School House
Woon Announces Candidacy for Jones County Sheriff
E J Woon declares self as sheriff candidate for Jones county subject to the forthcoming county Republican convention in Awamosa on April 2 1903.
Early frost hints in Cleveland and tariff debate in England
The piece notes premature boom in Cleveland with frostbite signs. It recalls Old England studying American conditions and urging protective tariffs over free trade. It mentions Henry county voters, county attorney urged to resign by the board of supervisors, and State Superintendent Barrett seeking a fourth term while Iowa Republicans weigh alternatives for a third term candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old England
Henry County
Board of Supervisors
Barrett
Iowa
Belleville lynching shocks Illinois community
A Belleville killing last Saturday night drew condemnation for a lynching that followed the murder of a man who had killed another. The article argues such acts disgrace Illinois and undermine law and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Belleville
Graduates Face Future Challenges Ahead, Promises Cloudy Days
The text notes that graduates—high school and college—enjoy a brief celebratory period this month but soon will enter competitive arenas with harsh rivals. It warns of thorny times and nerve racking criticism ahead, urging perseverance despite temporary sunshine.
University of Illinois president counsels graduates on labor and character
President Draper urged graduates to embrace a life of labor and avoid conceit. He warned a college degree means little without sound life principles and emphasized that disciplined work leads to success. He noted graduates have advantages if they apply themselves properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
University of Illinois
Western Telegraph and Pennsylvania Railway Clash Turns Destruction Legal
A major clash between the Western Telegraph Co and the Pennsylvania Railway Co ends in near a million dollars of property destroyed. George J. Gould allied with the Western Union Telegraph Co is implicated as entering Pittsburg with the Wabash railroad. A J Cassatt orders the destruction of Western Union poles and lines along the Pennsylvania right of way. Public sentiment favors Gould over the railway president amid looming litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Telegraph Co
Pennsylvania Railway Co
George J. Gould
Western Union Telegraph Co
Pittsburg
Wabash Railroad
A. J. Cassatt
Overwork of Iowa Governor Highlighted as Busy Speaking Schedule
The piece notes broad Republican convention expectations and Roosevelt’s likely renomination by acclamation. It discusses Iowa Governor’s heavy travel for speeches, urging voluntary duties not to be seen as overwork, and calls for keeping the inebriate law rather than repeal, with a Des Moines court remark on public intoxication and a push for separate institutions for drinkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines
Readjustment of Woodmen rates and city coverage at head camp
The Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America gathered in Indianapolis for a major meeting. Debates on proposed insurance rate readjustment and whether large U S cities join the order will occur. Over 200 forester teams contest for 3000 dollars in prize drills at the National Forester encampment. Illinois leads with 132836 members and 89 delegates, Iowa follows with 75799 members and 51 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of America
Indianapolis
United States
National Forester
Illinois
Iowa
Governor Proclaims June 14 as Flag Day Statewide
By proclamation the governor designates June 14 as Flag Day and urges observance across the state through sermons meetings exercises and ceremonies to deepen love of country and affection for the flag.
Not Partial to the Hearst Boom in Anamosa Jornal
Editor Rinehart of Jasper county may rally some democrats but the Journal doubts he will join them. Rhinehart failed to lead the GOP in his district, shifting to the democrats and attempting to steer that party. The boom’s weakness suggests only a shallow change, with the harshest blow being the Hearst endorsement by Rinehart.
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Hearst
Anamosa Jornal
Rinehart
Jasper County
Journal
Rhinehart
Democrats
Mhearst
Jones County School Items Update Local Teachers and Grants
Jones County notes appointments promotions resignations and summer plans for teachers in Anamosa Monticello Clarence and surrounding townships. Instances include P H Paulsen admitted to the bar, Fred Cartwright elected with higher pay, and Miss Beam moving to Minneapolis. A June bond vote funds No 4 Scotch Grove schoolhouse. awards list many student certificates across townships.
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Jones County
Prin
P. H. Paulsen
Myrtle Bixler
Clarence
Marie Coder
Indiana
Center Junction
Miss Bevans
Anamosa
Earl Fisher
Ray M. Condit
May Birk
Fred Cartwright
Rhodes
Miss Bownell
Martello
Monticello
Nancy G. Carroll
Des Moines
Josephine Sutherland
Scotch Grove
Nellie XK. Lane
No. 9
Lovell
Mary O’brien
Wyoming
Kirkpatrick
Gratia Hicks
No. 1
W. F. Kellogg
J. 8. Arduser
Andy Ambuhl, Jr
David Schneiter
Wayne Township
Willie Poppe
Gerd Poppe
Mattie Rickels
Lizzie Rickels
Frank Himebaugh
John Shoon
Willie Zimmerman
Blanch Gierhart
Angle Hawken
Hale Township
Ida Meyers
Beth Meyers
Leona Clay
Lee Freeman
Vernon Freeman
Fairview
Blanch Shoop
Bessie Cook
Castle Grove
Blanch Deischer
Herman Aldricka
Richland
Emma Hein
Martha Hein
Martha Zacher
Oxford
Ernest Schwab
Henry Gerdes
Madison Township
South Madison
Minna
Rohwedder
Otto Rohwedder
Paul Levsen
Hetty l Levsen
Ruth Alden
Robert Alden
Wyoming Township
Valley
Mary Coburn
Leona von Sprecken
Clay Township
Clay Mills
Roswell Hovey
Clifford Howard
Ora Howard
Jackson Township
Antioch
Lee Byerly
Cascade Pioneer Items
P J Conlin took his daughter Cora to Chicago for a conference with Dr Lorenz. He spoke hopeful of her condition. Lightning struck a granary corner on P H Kurt farm at Bowen's Prairie during a storm Tuesday evening. Charles Walter standing nearby was knocked down but uninjured. Frank felt the shock. Damaged was minor. Dr Loomis went to Chicago with his niece Alice Kirkpatrick of Wyoming to have Dr Lorenz remove a leg cast after congenital hip dislocation. The cast removal gave encouraging signs and the pair returned to Cascade for massage treatment to aid normal limb restoration.
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P. J. Conlin
Cora
Chicago
Loomis
Alice Kirkpatrick
Wyoming
Lorenz
Various Iowa Local Notes and Dated Events Summary
Five graduates at Oxford Junction high school. Jackson County normal institute to meet in Maquoketa June 15 to 26. Judge Wade to fly the eagle at Manchester on July Fourth. Dubuque streetcar strike continues after over a month. Charles A. Joseph marries Mary Clow in Des Moines. Betty Roby finds 41.5 grain pearl near Muscatine offered 2000. Mrs. Ben Olson nearly loses life in kerosene accident. Anamosa fair association plans 100 feet more amphitheatre and higher speed premiums. Prairieburg class day address by Rev Frank Loveland June 15 at Methodist church. Lucy Doron, daughter of W. A. Doron, to graduate Cornell college. Doron family in Mason City. Monticello library board disputes mirror Maquoketa tensions over library cornice. Anamosa Congregational church to build new edifice. Mrs. Benton pledges seven to eight thousand dollars if match raised locally. If funds fail, Anamosa’s project uncertain.
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Betty Roby
Mississippi
Muscatine
Ben Olson
Marshalltown
Anamosa Fair Association
Jones County
Prairieburg High School
Frank Loveland
Vinton
Iowa
Methodist Church
Frances E. Moore
Chicago University
Lake Michigan
Mt. Vernon
Lucy Doron
W. A. Doron
Monticello
Anamosa
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Republican County Convention
J. A. Belena
W.G. Ernurs
Sec
Ch'n Co
Cent’l Com
Scotch Grove Caucus
E. J. Woon
Cleveland
Cascade Pioneer
A Neighborhood News
Doocooh
Doe
Oxford Junction
The
Normal Institute of
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Judge Wade
Iowa City
Congress
Manchester
Dubuque
Charles A. Joseph
Farley Advertiser
Mary Clow
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Rochester
Michaels, Stern & Co
Michaels Stern & CO
Rochester, NT
Straw Tate
E. H. Johnson & Co
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Phuysiclan
Old Congregational Church
J. &. Houser
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Monticello State Bank
Herrick & Bauder
P.O. Babcock
Willery Sa Jes
A. M. Maurice
D. D.S. Qefice
Dental Department
Drake University
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
J. W. Doxsee
Lovell Building
H. M. Rosary
James Remley
Remley
A. Matthiessen
Burrichter's Drygoods Store
Lews
J. Couchlan
D. D.S
Eilere & Bolton
Stors
Monticelio
Owa
M.E
Epworth
Alwys
W. E. van Bonen
A. F. Tiede
Capt
E. Tarbox Avorion Til
Jones and
Paromnian
Anamosu, Town
Iano
Weber
Wabash Ave
Chicaco
Cross
Ayer
Buckingham
R P Hall & Co
Nashua
N.H
Christian Scientists
Boston
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
H. C. Bohlken
Monticello Bank
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