Iowa Republicans Hold Dubuque Convention News
A Dubuque republican convention featured Curtis declining renomination and Joe R. Lane from Davenport nominated. The Prison Press notes splitting loyalties of a convict editor. Al Adams of Humboldt joins GOP after Bryanism. Third district Democrats nominate J J Howell by acclamation in Waterloo. Dubuque Herald reports light turnout with nine delegates present.
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Curtis
Joe R. Lane
Davenport
Dubuque
al Adams
Humboldt Independent
Adams
Waterloo
J. J. Howell
Eagle Grove
Dubuque County
Convention in Dubuque Impresses Attendees Despite Heat
Dubuque hosted a state convention last week with a large hall and generous hospitality from Key City residents. Attendees noted excellent reception but complained of extreme heat and long travel for Des Moines participants and others across the state.
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Dubuque
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Democratic Judicial Convention Nominees
The convention in Cedar Rapids last Saturday nominated judges J. Cash of Anamosa W. N. Storrs and W. N. Mellvar of Cedar Rapids. An effort to restrict nominations to a single candidate was voted down.
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Cedar Rapids
J. Cash
Anamosa
W. N. Storrs
W. N. Mellvar
Prediction Echoes in Local Election Tactics
The district references a prior forecast by Pug Express and describes the strategy as aiming to elect Mclivor while naming two other candidates as placeholders and for trading purposes only. The tone implies a pessimistic outlook for the forthcoming contest.
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Pug Express
Mclivor
Iowa district nominations stir party lines and local support
In the Ninth district Republicans named a strong man as Smith McPherson. In the Fourth, Upde graff and Blythe clash produced a Nordic Haugen seen as weaker by rivals. Frank F. Merriam from Delaware county wins favor with Jones county Republicans who value his local roots and wife from nearby.
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Atrong
Smith McPherson
Updegraff
Blythe
Haugen
Frank F. Merriam
Delaware
Jones County
Marshall County Democrats Endorse A C Daly for Congress
The Marshall county Democratic central committee backs A C Daly as congressional candidate, challenging plans of Rebek and Sells who wanted Capt Aldrich nominated. Parson Potter of Jones county is suggested as eligible if a convention snarls. Republicans in Dubuque nominate a strong state ticket with broad regional support and expect wide victory.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Marshall County
A. C. Daly
Messrs. Rebek and Sells
Capt. Aldrich
Parson Potter
Jones County
Forty-ninth and Fifty-first Iowa Regiments to Serve Abroad
The Forty-ninth and Fifty-first Iowa regiments will remain in U S service. The first goes to Cuba as part of the army of occupation with commander Fitaugh Lee and will be quartered at Havana. The other regiment is expected to be sent to the Philippines if ceded there. Monticello boys serve in the Forty-ninth and are praised for their enlistment and anticipated honors.
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United States
Cuba
Army of Occupaation
Fitaugh Lee
Ang
Havana
Philippines
Monticello
Pan
Cylo
Harmony at Center Junction Republican County Convention
The Center Junction gathering named a strong slate of men for candidates with broad recognition and competency. The ticket spreads across townships and fuels optimism for a sweeping Jones County victory this fall led by Matthiessen and his lieutenants.
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Center Junction
Jones County
Mr. Matthiessen
Fifth district backs Colonel Mowry for railroad commissioner
The Fifth congressional district united for Colonel Mowry in the race for railroad commissioner. Young Sammis backers overreached in a convention boom, and experienced supporters swung the pendulum back to Mowry. The farmer candidate’s victory kept farming representation on the board rather than two lawyers.
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Fifth Congressional District
Mowry
Sammis
Col
Lovell township polling place must stay within Lovell limits
Iowa opinion says Lovell township elections must be held within Lovell territory. The attorney general declines to permit moving polling sites into Monticello city, noting Secs 560 1091 and 1090 do not authorize such, and that Monticello is no longer part of Lovell. Trustees should fix polling places inside Lovell.
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Monticello Township
Monticello
Lovell Township
Herrick
Board of Supervisors
Towa City
Towa
M. W. Herrick
W. S. Barker
Anamosa
Iowa
Lovell
Mirron Remiey
Prairie chickens return as Clinton county news reports strong numbers
The Toledo Chronicle notes rising prairie chicken numbers in the state while Clinton sues Clinton county for 55217 alleging back road and bridge tax. Other items detail suits by Myrtle Swanger against Charles Shafer for 15000 assault, stock sale to an Illinois trader, and various local incidents and notices.
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Toledo Chronicle
State
Clinton
Clinton County
Myrtle Swanger
Mechanicsville
Charles Shafer
Tipton
Shafer
Weather Summary From State Crop Bulletin
The state bulletin reports the past week as the warmest of the season with daily mean temperatures 8 to 10 degrees above normal. Showers on the 3rd and 4th provided wide relief to people and stressed vegetation.
Anamosa Eureka Debuts New Type at Table
The Anamosa Eureka displayed a refreshed look with both brevier and nonpareil type last week. Mr Booth maintains high standards, and readers will notice the improved typography.
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Booth
Council Proceedings Report for August Minutes and Bills
Council met in regular session with eight members present. Abel presented August financials showing balances in general, water, bond and park funds and July figures. Bills across general fund water works and park funds were approved, with many named workers and vendors listed. Election judges and clerks for the wards were selected, and a petition to add 32 candle power for street lights was granted, with Ordinance No. 188 read for a third time and passed.
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Rolleau
Lightfoot
Suter
Young
Heisey
Bohlkon
Clark
Schoonover
Weighminster Abel
M. Noyes
Geo. Schoonover
Ij. Lightfoot
O. R. Ricker
Coakley
Second Ward
Joe King
Henry Heisey
H. C. Bohlken
J. FL Potcina
F. W. Koay
Third Ward
Peter Young
J. G. Suter
Fred Matthiessen
Chas, Chase
Louis Gardner
Richardson Et al
Percina
Seaton Sells Clarence Sun To Former Owner
G A Seaton has sold the Clarence Sun to its former owner, ending a turnover of the local publication.
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G. A. Seaton
Clarence Sun
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