Presidential Electors and State Officials Listed
The document lists electors and state officials including Thomas T. Anderson Warren County and John T. Amuson Cerro Cordo County for Presidential Electors at Large. W. W. Morrow Union County is named for Treasurer of State. H. W. Byers Shelby County for Attorney General. H. L. Bosquet Marion County for Clerk of Supreme Court. Nathani els Ketchum Marshall County for Railroad Commissioner. Silas M. Weaver Hardin County and Scott M. Ladd O'Brien County for Judges of Supreme Court. A. S. Lawrence County Auditor. A. C. Shiflet County Treasurer. W. S. McKee County Clerk. T. W. Stoops Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Anderson
Warren County
John T. Amu
Uson
Cerro Cordo County
Supreme Court
Silas M. Weaver
Hardin County
Scott M. Ladd
O’brien County
Iowa Republican Unity Urges Cummins for Senator
The piece argues for Iowa Republicans to unite behind Governor Cummins as the senatorial candidate after honoring Senator Allison. It recalls the 1890s contest between Allison and Cummins, lauds harmony, and warns that unity is needed to win the forthcoming campaign.
Fair Play Comment on Cummins Senate Candidacy
Reports claimed Cummins announced candidacy to succeed Sen. Allison as he learned of the veteran Iowa lawmaker’s death. Cummins denied the report strongly, saying he would not exploit the grave of a great Iowan for political gain. Some papers persisted in referencing the supposed remark despite the denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Sen. Allison
Senate
Dubuque
Chicago Evening Post
Newspaper Denies Misleading Rooseveltian Policy Claims
A paper denounces a previous announcement as a gross misrepresentation and accuses the publication of not adhering to Rooseveltian policies of a square deal and fair play. The editor frames the critique as a defense of honest reporting and ethical standards.
Cummins Seen as Allison Successor by Iowa Republicans
Iowa Republicans who opposed the governor in the primary now argue that Cummins is the logical Allison successor. They assert harmony would grow if Cummins is chosen to the Senate, noting the governor’s graceful acceptance of the primary result and his friends' support for party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Iowa
Senator Allison
Governor Cummins
Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Senate
E. P. Adler
State Republican Central Committee
Republican State Press Bureau
Davenport Times
Albert Baird Cummins
Republican Party
the Times
Waterloo
Carroll
Friends of
Chicago
Democrats plan to renominate Minnesota’s Johnson
Minnesota Democrats appear to favor nominating Governor Johnson for another term and adjourn before he can decline. The expectation is he will accept the nomination to avoid the party reopening choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
Minnesota
Johnson
Chicago man ends life after gambling loss
A Chicago man returned home after losing 700 dollars at gambling and died by his own hand. The note hints burial expenses might have been left for his family had he acted earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Chicago
Colonel Ei boeck objects to Haskell speech in Iowa
Davenport Times reports Colonel Ei Boeck opposes Governor Haskell visiting Iowa this fall citing Haskell’s role as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee and Iowa's prohibition state status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Eiboeck
Haskell
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
Million Dollar Airship Drive Aimed by Count Zeppelin
Council Bluffs Nonpareil reports a plan to raise one million dollars to finance another airship for Count Zeppelin. The project is billed as a significant advancement, with the proposed aeroplane explosion described as a dramatic culmination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Count Zeppelin
Prohibition Roots Reexamined in Iowa Debate
In a Sioux City Journal note, B. F. Wright is not deemed the father of Iowa prohibition. the prewar Democratic Party is credited as the progenitor of prohibition influence in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
B. F. Wright
Iowa
Democratic Party
The Iron Lord A Story of the Mines
A 1907 tale by S. R. Crockett explores peril and perseverance in a mining community. The narrative follows workers, mine hazards, and local loyalties shaping a rugged frontier drama.
Quiet House Secrets Reach Across a Hedge
The narrator departs in a quiet mood as Reverend Irongray gazes at the gate of a man denied the sacrament. Rose Nunsby secretly watches from a distance, crossing the path to fulfill duty, unseen by him. The scene centers on nearby fates and hidden observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Calmont
Miss Nunsby
Benjamin Irongray
Virginia
Rose Nunsby
Janet Fowleryes and Vic In a Church Room Moment
In a quiet manse drawing room Janet Fowleryes trembles as Vic declares his love, recalling distant travels and stark emotions. The scene centers on their tense, intimate exchange within the minister’s home amid constrained space and looming devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Vic
Despoplados
Huelva
Nervion
Bilbao
Janet Fowler
Reminiscences of Long Ago Forty to Fifty Years Past
Items from Tipton and surrounding towns recall efforts to build a railroad eight miles north to connect with Chicago Iowa and Nebraska lines at a cost of about 18000. Citizens organize led by Schmucker Tuthill Culbertson Starr Crew and others as local stockholders. Also notes celebrate first sweet potatoes shipped by Chapman brothers and updates on horse Envoy race times and a trip west for business by A G McColm with remarks on Go West young man sentiment.
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Tipton
George Schmucker
William Tuthill
John Culbertson
J. H. Starr
S. J. Crew
W. R. Edgar
Charles Swetland
Jas. Safely
Henry Reigert
Aaron Gilbert
E. Carr
P. G. Fleming
W. A. Rigby
J. H. Birkley
Warren Waite
J. W. Brown
Joseph K. Snyder
Robert M. Long
S. Daniels
H. B. Hibben
J. Chapman and Brothers
Omaha
William Lawrence
Davenport notes and local business moves after trip
W F Johnson returns from Boston after a short business trip and is badly scared. The Davenport Democrat denies Rock Island road machine shops will move to Wilton. K O Holmes joins Mr Bird in law practice at Wapello. Mr Arnold finishes boat but delays launch. plans to depart for Omaha next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Johnson
Boston
Mass
Davenport Democrat
Rock Island Road
Wilton
K. O. Holmes
Bird
Wapello
Arnold
Omaha
Thompson cytometer notes 700 mile season
R L Thompson reports a cytometer based tally showing he has rolled over seven hundred miles this season, nearly the distance from Denver to Muscatine. T H Cummins and son Charles left today for Salt Lake City and Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Thompson
Denver
Muscatine
T. H. Cummins and
Charles
Salt Lake City
Portland
Ore
Local Notes on Society Moves and Speeches
Ernest Schmidt of Chicago returns to work tomorrow after attending his grandmother Mrs Hoehl's funeral. Balloonist Prof Harry Hagel leaves for Dewitt to perform an ascent on August 10. Mrs John Mahin returns from New York and Chicago visits and recalls the Metropolitan Opera House gathering honoring Lieutenant Hobson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Schmidt
Chicago
Hoehl
Harry Hagel
Dewitt
John Mahin
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Hobson
Janet and Vic in a Confession of Love
Vic Morris declares he loves Janet and reveals her letters prompted his change. Janet resists then trembles, shocked by his bold confrontation. Vic presses, she hides from her father and finally yields, the moment ending with a vow of future love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Vic
Mr. Irongray
Vic Morris
Shade
Block G
Kirktown
John Fowler
West Liberty Index Backs Cummins for Senate Nomination
Speculation swirls over Allison’s successor as Governor Cummins signals candidacy for the full term starting March 4, 1909 and names a interim appointee. The paper urges Cummins to be the Republican caucus nominee for United States senator, arguing it would secure Taft and Sherman support and GOP victories in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
West Liberty
Allison
General Assembly
Garst
Republican Party
A. B. Cummins
Republican Caucus
United States
Taft
Sherman
United States Senate
Superb Service to Niagara Falls Resorts on Grand Trunk Line
Special low round trip fares are in effect to many resorts en route to Niagara Falls and other destinations including Muskoka Kawartha Lakes Georgian Bay Temagami St Lawrence River and Thousand Islands via the double track Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls route. For copies of tourist publications fares and pamphlets apply to Geo W Vaux A G P T A 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Niagara Falls
Muskoka
Kawartha Lakes
Georgian Bay
Temagami
St. Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
Algonquin National Park
White Mountains
Atlantic Sea Coast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Chicago
Montreal
Adams St
Gold Medal Flour Tops as Cheapest and Best Choice
Advert says Gold Medal Flour is the cheapest option and also the best quality for baking. The claim highlights value and superior performance for home cooks seeking reliable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coopnftia
Cummins for Senator Cummins favored by Davenport Times editorial
The Davenport Times urges a unified Republican strategy at the Des Moines convention to back Albert B Cummins for the U S Senate. It argues party harmony requires a formal commitment and asks the state caucus to nominate Cummins before winter session to secure a statewide victory for the GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lican
Times
Des Moines
Governor Cummins
Senate
Republican Legislative Caucus
Iowa
Cummins
Taft
Carroll
Desperate Shooting Pains In the Chest Treatment Ad
An old ad promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for chest pains and pneumonia prevention. It lists price 50c and $1.00 and credits Havercamp's Prescription Drug Store.
Lone Tree Social Notes and Local Visits
In Lone Tree on August eight Mrs Amos Fuller and children with Mrs Emma Wright of Kansas City visited sister Mrs Winifred Foster in Muscatine. Dr and Mrs H W Brock welcomed a baby daughter born August 5 at home. Edith Oglevee returned from Salem with Mrs Rawhouger. Mrs Blonde and Clara of Traer visited son Robert and relatives. Richard Williams and Maud visited Grand River with Will Ricker family. Stella Baumer and baby from Chicago visited the Hanlon home. Dr Chas Rawhouser and family left Salem to Columbus Junction for Chautauqua. Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor returned to Cedar Rapids from visit with Geo Miller. Chas Edwards welcomed a daughter. G L Day and John Browning spent Thursday at Wapello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Brock
Edith Oglevee
Baby
Chicago
Hanlon
Chas. Rawhouser
Salem
Mas Oglevee
Columbus Junction
Frank Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Geo. Miller
Chas. Edwards
G. L. Day
John Browning
Wapello
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She Journal BY Journal Printing CO
F. D. Throop
L. P. Loomis
The
Associated Press
Lee Newspaper Syndicate
Iowa Evening Press Association
Daily Journal
Journal Agencies
East Hildurbut
East 2Nd Street
South Muscatine
W. F. Miksch
Oregon Street
W. C. A. Busch
Hershey Avenue
Kecklerville
Chayka's
West Hill
J. H. Fuller
Bell
Mississippi Valley
William Howard
Ohio
Jamess. Sherman
William B. Allison
Dubuque County
B. F. Carroll
Davis County
Geo. W. Clarke
Dallas County
W. C. Hayward
Scott County
John L. Bleakly
Ida County
W. W. Morrow
Union County
H. W. Byers
Shelby County
John F. Riggs
Keokuk County
H. L. Bosquet
Marion County
Nathaniels. Ketchum
Marshall County
Albert F. Dawson
F. D. Letts
D. D. Webster
A. S Lawrence
A. C. Shiflet
W. S. McKee
T. W. Stoops
H. C. Schoemaker
J.C. Coster
F. M. Witter
J. C. Hazlett
E. H. King
A. C. Noble
George J. Lang
M .J. Shellabarger
J. E. Coe
S. Howe
J. H. Carl
John Duncan
William Freers
Carl W. Mueller
Gustav Schmidt
Fair Play
the Iron Lord
Ss. R. Crockett
Antee
State Central Committee
United Action of Party
Lone Tree
Amos Fuller
Emma Wright
Kansas City
Musecatine
Winifred Foster
Emerson
Victorina
Sinla
India
Cts
Hershey State Bank
Hershey
State Bank
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