Republican Senatorial Convention at Muscatine Iowa
Republican voters of Louisa and Muscatine counties convene at the Muscatine courthouse at 2 p.m. on the listed day to nominate a senator and conduct related business. Delegates are fixed by county. Louisa 12, Muscatine 21. Party supporters yet unaffiliated are invited to join the caucus. County chairmen urged to send delegates. official committee members named.
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Mb Senstordal
Louisa
Muscatine
Dele- Sale
Court House
Iowa
Ariock
Louise County
Alasentine County
J. W. Eells
Muscatine County
J. W. Garner
Louisa County
Republican Delegate Convention call for Iowa 1901 Cedar Rapids
A notice inviting Iowa Republicans to a delegate convention in Cedar Rapids on August 7 1901 at 11 am to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and other business. The call specifies representation ratios and invites all who endorse Republican principles to unite.
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Iowa
Republicans of
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Republican County Convention at Muscatine Court House
Republicans of Muscatine County convene at the Court House in Muscatine on Saturday at 2 p m to nominate twenty one delegates to the State Convention in War Rapids on August 7 101 and twenty one delegates to the Twentieth Senatorial District convention in Muscatine on July 31 at 2 p m Committeemen will be chosen to select a county chairman Representation is based on one delegate per precinct and one per twenty votes for J N Baldwin presidential elector at large in 1900.
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John N Baldwin
Cduniies
Adair
Ovenid Jefferson
Easeid Adams
Jolnso
Allamakee
Eeaeae Jones
Keokuk Oon
Audubon
Jessuth
Lee
Louisa
Cerro Gords
Monroe
Montgomery
Clarke
Muscatine
Obrien
Fremont
Blamitton
Hancock
Ener
Washington
Hardin
Exons
Cocegor Ein
Cine
Wright
Cease AB Dasper
Eeae
Total
Sa. Es
Aoes
Aesc
Phillips
Weaver
Muscatine County
Reublican
War Rapids
Musccatine
J. N. Baldwin
Board of Supervisors
Ormer
Prof. Witter
Muscatinety
Musserville
Fourth Ward
Mr. Witter
Muscatime
Harriman for Governor: A Plainspoken Republican Leader
In a reader poll the Vinton Eagle endorses Harriman for governor. The article praises his law background farming interests and steady Republican stance. It notes his independence from factional quarrels his long legislative service and his quiet retail campaign across counties without hired political staff.
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Vinton Eagle
Harriman
General Purpose Horse” Department
Republican Party
Legislative Hall
Franklin Bequests Grow Boston Fund For Public Work
Benjamin Franklin left Boston £1000 to be invested for 100 years to aid small mechanics. By 1892 the fund, boosted by investments, totaled over $400,000. Boston received $300,000 for public works and $100,000 remained at interest for another century.
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Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Cummins Aided by Creston Gazette Doubtful for Nomination
The Creston Gazette argues Cummins would fall short of 100 votes to secure the nomination and doubts he can reach 600 votes at the convention. It suggests his withdrawal before the convention would not surprise.
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Creston Gazette
Cummins
Iowa Papers Foresee Crow After Convention Feast
The Burlington Hawkeye notes the Ames Times prediction that several Iowa Republican papers will have a large mess of crow to eat soon after the convention. The Hawkeye expects to partake in the feast and calls it a congenial gathering.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Ames Times
Iowa Republican
The
Hawkeye
Ottumwa Courier Advocates Public Service as a Profession
The Ottumwa Courier argues politics should be treated as a career guiding future welfare. It says young men of strong character and ability should enter public life and, once found, be retained in positions of public trust.
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Ottumwa Courier
Colorado fights spread of consumption from imported cases
The Colorado Medical Society reports that consumption was not native to the state but has become prevalent due to infection from imported cases, prompting concern among residents and health officials.
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Colorado
Colorado Medical Society
Cummins silent on railroad tax basis in market bonds
The Dubuque Telegraph notes that Mr Cummins has not publicly stated support for taxing railroads based on the market value of their bonds and stocks, saying he has not voiced the position aloud.
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Dubuque Telegraph
Cummins
Frogs Rain Stirs Minnesota City Dare to Eels
In a quirky note from Minneapolis, residents recall a past frog shower and St Paul vows not to rest until it sees a fall of eels. The odd tale highlights local weather folklore and playful rivalry between the two cities.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Belief Conger Will Win Nominating Bid
The Des Moines Register favors Major Conger for the nomination, deeming it a party and state choice rather than faction driven. The paper argues Conger is the clear preferred candidate for the party.
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Des Moines Register
the Register
Conger
Dave Brant Peril in Fairfield Ledger Political Note
The Fairfield Ledger suggests Dave Brant faces downfall if he loses the lieutenant governor bid. It argues his past ties to the Cummins group won’t help him, as Des Moines backed nominee could oust Brant.
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Fairfield Ledger
Dave Brant
Cummins
Des Moines
Brant
Iowa liable to lose coaching star at state university
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Iowa risks losing Dr. Knipe, the football coach at the State university, an authority on football said to be vital to the commonwealth. He benefits farmers with hogs to market and helps workers in industrial life.
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Keokuk County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Knipe
State University
Commonwealth
Citizens demand down to earth leaders over flashy headlines
The letter criticizes overemphasis on sensational sports news and mocks the figure of Doctor Knipe. It calls for practical, hardworking citizens who earn an honest living and would benefit the state, arguing the University and crops depend on such people rather than controversial figures.
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Knipe
Doctor Knipes
Automobile runs away backward injuring several in Haverstraw
A Haverstraw automobile reportedly performed an unheard of stunt by running away backward down a hill. The vehicle struck and injured several people as it crashed. The report notes that horses typically flee only by moving forward.
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Rochecier Democrat
Elijah the Second Noise in Atlanta Faith Stand
The piece quotes a Brother Dickey and others mocking a self styled Elijah, arguing against new prophets and church collections. It notes skepticism of claims and peer pressure to believe, then ends with The Des Moines Leader’s gentle moralizing about a revenue stamp being used then discarded.
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Atlanta Constitution
Elijah
Dickey
Moses
Job
Des Moines
Shirt Waist Fashion Sparks Local Debate In Muscatine
A humorous court note recounts a mule feeding fine and a courtroom quip about a sweetgum tree. The piece then shifts to local manners, clothing, and a broader discussion of modest dress and comfort in summer, including ministers adopting shirt waists and a contrast with formal attire.
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Bob
Mule at the door: heavy silver burden in Honduras
A Boston Herald Honduras correspondent recalls paying with a single US bill to exchange for coin, joking that the mule at the door carried 150 pounds of silver after a 90 mile interior trip. The anecdote questions the 16 to 1 silver doctrine and notes the burden of silver currency in the country.
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Honduras
Boston Herald
United States
Iowans Face War Tales Libel Suits and Local News
Iowa in brief reports six Wapello boys return from the Philippines with the Fortieth Volunteer regiment. Other items note a libel suit against the Iowa City Republican for 16000, a tarred resident ousted from Oakville, and the death of Hawkeye Louis Weinstein. An electric car collision on Cedar Rapids and Marion injures several, and Frank R. Dunham dies suddenly in Burlington. Lightning kills Mrs. Lysgart on West Okoboji Lake. her husband survives. Mt Pleasant reports 1001 patients in the insane hospital, the largest count yet.
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Philippines
Fortieth
Iowa City Republican
F. C. McCnichen
S.A. 1
Mt. Fieasant Journal
Perry Eads
Oakville
Louisa County
Louis Weinstein
Burlington
Internal Revenue
Harrison
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Jud Major
Major
Frank R. Dunham
Railway Mail Service
W. H. Lysgart
West
Okoboji Lake
Untitled Fragment Reflects on Reward of Virtue
A brief, fragmented meditation notes virtue as its own reward and hints at wisdom guiding behavior. The text speaks of fortune and prudence, suggesting internal satisfaction rather than external praise.
Fort Michilim Mackinac Ball Game and Fort Takeover Tale
A June 4 1763 lacrosse like ball game at Fort Michilim Mackinac ends in a swift Indian assault as they seize the fort from English hands with a coordinated attack. The crowd includes soldiers, squaws, Canadians and Indian chiefs as chaos erupts at the fort gate. Duke the dog features in a later family anecdote about a sleeping child and a wagging tail.
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George
America
Fort Michilmackinac
Strait of Mackinac
Canada
Mackinac
Duke the Wise Old Dog Becomes Frisky At Night
Jo sephine Maguire writes the Philadelphia Ledger about Duke a large dog once owned. The dog enjoyed play with children and endured a four year old brother pulling hair and sitting on him. One moonlit night the family on the front piazza heard Duke scratch and bark as the game continued.
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Duke
Josephine Maguire
Philadelphia Ledger
A Baby Canary Learns To Sing From Wee Willie Winkie
Florence Morse Kingsley recounts a canary family in The Ladies' Home Journal. The father Wee Willie Winkie, a superb singer, mentors the young canary as it learns to flutter bathe listen and trill. Over six weeks the baby blends trills and gurgles into a higher key.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Florence Morse Kingsley
Wee Willie Winkie
Father
Canary
Painted Mane Rocking Horse Gladdens Nursery at Night
A broken rocking horse and a fuzzy Skye terrier muse on dreams of life and lineage by the nursery fire. A white child whispers affection, then hugs the toys and tucks them into bed, ending with a sleepy kiss good night. Author Helen E. Wright.
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the Muscatine Journal
Republican County Convention
Wigsumneton
Cccesaer
Calndik
Wake Bee Fraitland
Cveeserscee
D. Longstreth
McKee ‘Cairman
Wasanssansilvanas
Jedge Briles
Boy Whitter
Broyles
Rta
Pose
Mnee
W. Merker
Twentieth Centuryeru
Spok
Witter
Muscat
Advanta
Col. Kouf
Springfield
Syrup Co
Monticello
Charlies W. Kopf
Grand Trunk
Clemens
York
Davenport
Tur
Thirush
Clark Street
China
Wiladelphia Press
Sharpa
Vera Sharpe
Republi
Othed
Twston
Costa
Skye
Helen E. Wright
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