John Russell Rise and Emigration Tale Captures Influential Figure
A detailed reminiscence outlines John Russell of Clay township as a rising county figure and a Scottish immigrant who pursues self made success. It traces his early schooling, craft training, and drive from weaving to stone cutting, reading, and political awakening. The narrative highlights his likeness to fellow locals forging public roles while facing family and career challenges.
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John Russell
Clay Township
Presbyterian Church
Russell
Iowa
Fife
Scotland
Glasgow
Magong
Scetiool
Scott
United States
The
Free
Land of the
Brave
America
Great Republic
Hale Expected to Win Reelection Amid Broad Support
Supervisor J. K. Hale is praised as a careful guardian of county business and unostentatious in work. Democrats predict Hale will gain a larger plurality than in his first race. Friends of Senator Allison offer Major John F. Lacey as a favorable alternative for voters.
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J. K. Hale
Adoit
Mr. Hale
Allison
Major John F. Lacey
Our Candidate for Senator in Jones County Race
Major John F. Lacey is presented as a Civil War veteran and longtime public servant seeking the senate. The piece urges Republicans to support him on the senatorial ballot, noting his Iowa Infantry service, state legislature term, and sixteen years in Congress.
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John F. Lacey
Senate
3Rd
Iowa Infantry
United States Congress
Jones County
Electric Polls Show Hughes Defeat and Taft Favored
The New York polls indicate electors likely for the Republican ticket while Hughes faces defeat among gamblers and party factions. Indiana appears doubtful, baseball playoffs loom, and voters’ feelings remain strong though less vocal. John Rungzell of Onslow is mourned as Honest John Russell, a Iowa political leader. Ken dall challenges fade, and Taft odds stay favorable amid Iowa election tidbits.
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New York
Hughes
Indiana
Bryan the Restorer: Bryan endorses democracy for prosperity
The Chicago Tribune reports that Mr. Bryan tells Iowa farmers the democratic party is essential to restore prosperity. The piece argues his claim echoes a self styled restorer and notes farmers currently prosper, with mortgages fading, bank accounts rising, and better prices since they refused his 1896 appeal.
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Mr. Bryan
Iowa
Democratic Party
Dowie
Bryan
Mr Bryan
Mr. Goods Campaign Noted by Cedar Rapids Republicans
The Cedar Rapids Republican praises Mr. Good Republican candidate for Congress for his quiet approach. He travels among veterans and listens to their views. The piece asserts his campaign will broaden his district ties and aid his representational work.
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Mr. Good
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Congress
Vote it Right
The Vinton Eagle urges Republican voters to support a representative who will carry out their wishes and to vote for the same party in both United States Senate and other contests. It emphasizes that legislators influence the final voting outcome.
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Posaseed
Garfield
Tamilton College
Atilion
The
Vinton Eagle
United States
Capable School Man Seeks County Superintendent Vote
The Wyoming Journal notes Thos. G. Richardson, Republican candidate for county superintendent of public instruction, is receiving strong encouragement across the county and expected to win a large vote. He is described as a capable school man and worthy of his full party support.
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Wyoming Journal
Thos. G. Richardson
Hogan Questions Eleven Years in County Office
A speaker questions if eleven years in county office is enough and asks voters to consider backing the other candidate, addressing "the boys" and referencing the political choice.
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Billy
Hogan
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