Iowa Counties React To Campaign Returns and Political Shifts
Jackson county now appears like a warm hearted neighbor since it has become Republican in politics. The Cedar Rapids Republican wants a new hotel and so does everybody else. South Dakota adopted Woman Suffrage making women voters. Treichler led Cedar county in the state ticket and may hold the December term in Jones. Col Henderson eyed for speaker, Reed expected to succeed.
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Jackson County
The
Cedar Rapids
City
South Dakota
Wim. N. Treichler
Cedar
Judge Treichler
Jones County
Democratic split shows Republicans gain in county votes
County voters reveal a divide among Democrats as some rejected the Marshalltown platform and backed the Republican ticket, while others stayed loyal to the Democratic line. A notable portion of Democrats previously supported the GOP two years ago.
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Marshalltown
Silver tongued orator Henry OConner dies in obscurity
Henry O Conner once Iowa attorney general known as a bright political figure ended as a drunkard. After years in office he faded from public life and last week was placed in the Soldiers Home at Marshalltown while his wife lay ill at a charity home.
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Iowa
Henry O’conner
Marshalltown
Charity
Thanksgiving Day Turkey and Iowa Free Coinage Debate
The Dubuque Herald mocks governors who miss Thanksgiving turkey as ingrates. It argues the Marshalltown platform’s free coinage doctrine fails with Iowa voters, noting the paper once claimed voters might be misled by silence during the campaign.
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Dubuque
Awakening urged for Strawberry Point as trading hub
The Strawberry Point Mail Press calls for a civic wake up to boost its prestige as a trading point and business center. It urges residents to shed fossilized habits and unite for homes and neighbors, noting irony that a saloon has flourished while business expects rapid millionaire gains in three years.
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Strawberry Point
Jones County Officials and Constitutional Amendment Totals
Official canvass by Jones County Board of Supervisors lists named officials and vacancies including Geo L Dobson Frank Merriam John Herriott Milton Remley Horace Deenen Jonen Ben I Salinger Welcome Mowry David J Palmer Robin Cousins Wm G Thompson Howard Remley Wm N Treichler J A Hartman Miles Cook WS Barker M W Herrick Wm Sutherland DA Clay vacancies. Constitutional Amendment: 174 for and 1 005 831 against.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Geo L Dobson
Frank Merriam
John Herriott
State Trens
Milton Remley
Horace Deenen
Supreme Court
Jonen
K Supreme Court
Ben I Salinger
Welcome Mowry
RCOM
David J Palmer
Vac
Robin Cousins
Wm G Thompson
Howard Remley
Scervers
Wm N Treichler
J A Hartman
Miles Cook
WS Barker
W Herrick
Wm Sutherland
DA Clay
Delinquent Tax List Shrinks in County History
County treasurer notes the current delinquent tax list is the smallest on record. The outcome reflects solid local finances and credits Mr Waite for diligent delinquent research.
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Waite
Henderson declines candidacy for House speaker
Col. D. B. Henderson says he will not run for speaker and that dispatches naming him were not authorized. He backs Reed for re election and urges focus on national interests over personal ambition. He praises Reed as loyal and strong for the country and administration.
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House of Representatives
Washington Dispatches
Dubuque Times
Dispatches
Reed
Henderson
Osborn Deignan Honored on Merrimac Visit at Stuart Iowa
News from Stuart Iowa describes Osborn Deignan receiving a rousing welcome after his Merrimac heroics. Dispatches differ over whether he resisted advances or kissed the town, while the Governor attended and presented him with a gold mounted sword.
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Osborn Deignan
Merrimac
Stuart
Iowa
L. L. G. Club
Deignan
Swindle Tide Hits Morley Cattle Trade
J Ernst of Woodbury County once trusted by Omaha cattle dealers absconds, selling mortgaged cattle to southern county farmers. Trust led to loss for farmers who paid hundreds and mortgagees who cannot locate over fifty head of cattle.
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J. Ernst
Morley
Ernst
Woodbury County
Omaha
Jones County
County saloon petitions exceed threshold for licensing
The county sees petitions surpass the 65 percent voter threshold to establish saloons. Petitions filed with the county auditor will be public, with supervisors only able to canvass at regular sessions after notice. The law imposes a 600 dollar multi tax, plus municipal adjustments, and requires bonds, age limits, and strict conduct rules for saloon operations.
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Board of Supervisors
Gambrinus
County Treasurer Misplaced Funds Sparks Heist Notice
A Chariton Iowa county treasurer and deputy left unsecured cash in a safe allowing robbers to enter through a transom and steal 2000 dollars in bills and silver from Lucas County. Authorities investigate the breach and review security practices after the loss.
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Chariton
Iowa
Lucas County
John 8 Eldredge Marries Ellen Harriamn in Epworth
Mr John 8 Eldredge of Amber and Miss Ellen Harriamn of Epworth were married on the 15th inst at the bride’s parents residence.
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Eldredge
Amber
Ellen Harriamn
Epworth
Savannah letter from a forties era camp life in Savannah
A Savannah correspondent describes the 7th corps camp life in 1908 with new camp facilities, pay received, and friendly locals. He notes a Porto Rico-bound 5th U.S. cavalry transport Michigan, cold nights, football games, reduced drills, returning furloughed men, and donations for Thanksgiving while soldiers eat army rations.
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6Th Missouri Regiment
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U. 8. Cavalry
Porto Rico
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Michigan
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Co. K
Clarence Seeber
Perry Sigworth
Toledo
W. E. Camppen
Jones County Election Fizzles Amid One-Sided Returns
In Jones County a calm election scene emerged as Republicans viewed their win as expected while Democrats, aside from a few hopefuls and backers, faced slim chances. Veteran observer Matt Noyes had anticipated the outcome before the Democratic county convention.
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Jones County
Matt Noyes
Lafayette’s Full Name in Honor of Marquis de Lafayette
The Gate City notes Lafayette’s lengthy full name Marie Jean Paul Roch Yves Gilbert Motier Marquis de Lafayette of the Chateau de Chavagnine. It argues for preserving all given names including Joseph the mother’s choice, noting he was once called Joe during childhood tag games.
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Lafayette
Marie Jean Paul Roch Yves Gilbert Motier
Marquis de Lafayette
Chauteau de Chavagnine
Keokuk Gate City
Joseph
Joe
Stanwood Post Office Burglary Suspect Sentenced
Judge Shiras sentences the Stanwood Iowa burglar who broke into the post office to nine months hard labor at Anamosa penitentiary.
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Shiras
Stanwood
Iowa
Anamosa
Bro. Chamberlain Scratched in Wyoming Journal
A terse satire mocks a voter who cast ballots for every candidate. The writer condemns the act as imprudent and ridicules the voter's overbroad participation, calling the ballot practitioner an ass and signaling public disdain.
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Bro. Chamberlain
The
Wyoming Journal
Petit jurors drawn for December term at Anamosa court
The list sets the December district court jurors to appear at Anamosa court house on Tuesday December 6 at 10:00 a.m. Names include FOSS BRANDU, Rome Wim, Madison John, W.L. Knight, Hetero OIne H., W. Clark, Scotch Grove W.C. Wright, J. Coon, Bedell, White, Dearborn, Arduser, Lawless, Mahoney, Peter Duncan, Harmas, Kehoe, and others across multiple townships. The notice appears amid unrelated local advertisements.
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Foss Brandu
Rome Wim
Mebane
Hiadison John
M. W. White
Tred Kohl
Frank Dearborn
John Arduser
Anticello C. G. Codus
Maison Vti
Ragan
Artists to illustrate The People of Longfellow for Ladies' Home Journal
W I Taylor, the New England artist, will illustrate The People of Longfellow for The Ladies' Home Journal during next year following last year’s Gibson illustrated The People of Dickens. The selected poems include The Psalms of Life Hiawatha Evangeline The Courtship of Miles Standish The Children's Hour The Village Blacksmith and others.
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Charles Dana Gibson
Dickens
Ladies’ Home Journal
W. IL. Taylor
New England
Longfellow
Petition gains support in Wyoming precinct race
The multi saloon petition drew about forty percent of Tuesday’s vote locally, with expectations over fifty percent by soon. Wyoming precincts are among the dryest in the county, reducing the chance of petition failure per Wyoming Journal.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Journal
Free Winter Reading Passes For Eastern Farmers
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers a free pamphlet program for Eastern farmers. Send your address to H F Hunter Immigration Agent South Dakota Room 565 Old Colony Building Chicago to receive The Sunshine State and other publications about settling in the West. No charge. January.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
H. F. Hunter
South Dakota
Old Colony Bl
Chicago
Sunshine State
Insurance Agents Advertised for Fire Coverage
For fire, lightning, tornado, cyclone and windstorm insurance go to A. Matthiessen, agent for the Connecticut, Continental, Phoenix and Hawkeye Insurance companies. 7mé6.
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A. Matthiessen
Connecticut, Continental, Phoenix and
Hawkeye
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