Republican delegate convention set for Fifth District Cedar Rapids May 17
To the Republican electors of the Fifth District a national committee backed convention will nominate a congressional candidate. The Cedar Rapids meeting on May 17 at 2 PM will appoint delegates by county plus a Shaw vote basis from the November 1899 governor race. Delegates chosen with state convention on May 10 in Des Moines. E M Sargent member State Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congressional Committee
Fifth Congressional District
Cedar Rapids
Leslie M. Shaw
Trotwl O
Des Moines
E. M. Sargent
State Central Committee
Wirth
Yates
Cullom
Tanner
United States Senate
Manchester
Denada
Cenada
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Political currents mix in Iowa and Illinois conventions
The piece notes Cato Sells and Charlie Walsh hinting at Democrats' Iowa prospects, Lafe Young’s delegate bid facing State Register doubts, and biennial elections favored by recent officeholders. It covers Republican and Democratic conventions, McKinley and Bryan support, and Gov. Shaw’s veto of the valued policy bill amid populist talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cato Sells
Charlie Walsh
Iowa
Iowa Republicans Agree on McKinley Endorsement at Convention
The session today will not draw a large crowd and the state convention will likely endorse McKinley. Delegates aim to represent Iowa at the national convention, while Philadelphia is seen as a ratification event. Republicans in Des Moines show unconditional support for the President and his renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt H. Bitler
Walt
New York Herald
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Bryan
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Iowa
Des Moines
Cousins Speech Opens Iowa Republican State Convention
The Express prints Hon. Robert G. Cousins remarks delivered this forenoon as temporary chairman of the Iowa Republican state convention in Des Moines. The speech discusses industrial progress and the nation’s new possessions, presented in a concise form for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
Robert G. Cousins
Des Moines
United States
City urged to build central sewer for town business
Town leaders hear a broad call for a central sewer to serve the business district. If approved it should be completed before the season, as Anamosa faced poor street conditions due to late fall sewer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Death of Maquoketa editor W C Swigart ends a 46 year Sentinel era
Maquoketa mourns W C Swigart a pioneering newspaper man who founded the Sentinel 46 years ago and led it with energy thrift and enterprise. A veteran editor for over four decades he shaped local journalism and served as postmaster of Maquoketa under Presidents Buchanan and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Swigart
Maquoketa
Fraternity
Lown
Sentinel
Jackson County
Maquokata
Buchanan
Cleveland
Delegates at large to GOP national convention named
The state convention will name delegates at large this afternoon. Gov. Shaw Lafe Young and G W French are listed with Dr J H Smith and C T Hancock as active candidates. Hancock and Smith supporters agreed to let a committee decide with Smith favored by one vote. Hancock likely to withdraw leaving no delegation contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Lafe Young
Des Moines
G. W. French
Davenport
J. H. Smith
Cedar Rapids
C. T. Hancock
Dubuque
Friends of
Hancock
Smith
Referees Sale Notices For Jones County Iowa Lands
Referees appointed by the District Court of Jones County Iowa offer to sell the late Peter Strong estate land in Jackson and Wayne townships totaling about 200 acres. Also listed is the Thompson farm of about 138 acres in Monticello township, plus a sale of a Monticello house and lot 100 by 142 feet. May 9 1900 dates appear for the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Swigart
Maquoketa Sentinel
Maquoketa
The
Sentinel
Jones County Times
Newark
Ohio
Iowa
Martha P. Gage
Fleming
Congregational
District Court
Jones County
Peter Strong
Jackson Township
Wayne Township
Monticello
Smuron
R. C. Smmron
P.O. Bancock
District Court of
M. Thompson
Monticello Township
R. C. Shirron
P. O. Blascock
J. H. Backin
Hannah Kline
A. D. Kline
Warvel
Peddler license fees and political note from Anamosa Eureka
The piece states peddlers must pay 20 dollars for wagons with two horses or 10 dollars for one horse and wagon, quarterly in advance to the county treasurer with receipts enabling license issuance. Violations are a misdemeanor with possible double tax and up to 200 dollar fine. many citizens are unaware. It also notes Miles Cook’s election as chairman of the Republican county central committee at Oxford Junction, succeeding Matthiessen after three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Myrtle EF. Clark
Morley
Palmer Hosford
Mason City
Geo. Carper
Martello
Mabel Watt
Malta
Grace Farragher
the Midland
Lynn MclLees
No. 5
Richland
Harry C. Buell
White
Annette Page
Newport
Ethel
J. FL. Abel
Sam
Lowell Township
Edith Scott
Lena Higgins
Cedar Rapids
Jennie Spencer
Lisbon
Bessie Fairchilds
Mechanicaville
Olin
Wyoming
Monticello
Anamosa
Lupis
Scroggie
Palmer
Etta Langon
Glenwood
Iowa
Kathie Langon
County Board of Education
State Department of Public Instruction
Frank Fowlie
Cedar
Center Junction
Stanwood
Miles Cook
Republican County Central Committee
Oxford Junction
Matthiessen
Anamosa Eureka
Archbishop Keane Viewed for Dubuque See After Hennessy Death
The Dubuque Herald notes general belief Archbishop Keane formerly rector at the Catholic university in Washington will be appointed to the Dubuque see following Archbishop Hen nessy’s death. The Iowa State Fair premium list issued for Des Moines August 24 to September 1 features extensive advertising material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Des Moines
Rural Mail Delivery Proves Popular on Monticello Route
April mail totals show high usage on the Monticello Castle Grove rural route with 1102 letters and 168 newspapers and circulars delivered, plus postal cards and other items. A Linn county line free delivery route reports 2680 letters and 604 newspapers and packages in April. Prohibition convention set for May 19 at Center Junction. Cedar Rapids Mayor Redmond referenced as a potential candidate against Robert G. Cousins. Adna Adam Treat, Denver, aged about 103, notable as possibly the oldest Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Post Office Department
Castle Grove Township
Pond
Springville
New Elra
Linn County
Feck Vate
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Register
Titus
Cincinnati
Sioux Falls
Chicago Daily Tribune
Remley
Gov. Shaw
Missouri
Dewey
Mr. Bryan
Burlington
Parson Potter
Venee
Iowa State Bar Associatiion
Iowa City
A. E. Nugent
Coggan
S. C. Brazelton
Marshalltown
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Fred Jaeger
Zollicoffer Lake
Cornell College
Iowa College
Grinnell
Cornell
C. E. Stinson
Stingon
Lawrence Power
Table Mound
Dubuque County
C. E. Wales
Julian House
Mr. Wales
C. H. Keeley
Victoria Hotel
Anamosa Journal
Rouen
Dearborn
Green
Stone City
Milwaukee Road
Northwestern Railway Company
Masonic Lodge
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Andrew J. Sawyer
Rans
Judah
Sale
J. W. Doxser
O. H. Soetjesole Agt
J.8. Westran
J. A. Matex
Redmond
Sth
Mr. Redmond
Marion Register
Adna Adam Treat
Denver
Col
Treat
WN Wow
Provo
Star Clothing House
J.B. Zimmerman & Co., Prop’rs
the People’s Clothiers
IGE
Baker’s
Baker’s Monaca Coffee
GEO. Stahler & Sons
J. E. Bateman
Dealmir IN
W. First St
M. W. Herrick
Deollo, Jones Co
Dibuquwe
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
J. W. Doxsee
Stornigy
Montleallo
Montloalo Baal
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Yivsiqtan
Congregational Church
Monticsvallo
Towa
Onlla
T. B. Kent
Donce
Main Street
Postonice
Contour Junction
Wm.j. Couchlan
D. D. S&s. Entist
Wicks & Eilers
P. O. Babcock
Agnonteer
Willery Diles
J.H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Willery Silos
Lightning
Lornade
Windstorin
A. Maymitessen
A. E. Morcan
Chestnut and
Fourth Ste. Monticello
Herman
Blue Front Clothing Store
Blue Front
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!