Louisa County Republican Delegates Choose State Convention
The Louisa county Republican convention met at the Wapello court house to elect delegates to the Des Moines state convention on July 30, 1902. Resolutions praised President Roosevelt, endorsed Cuban reciprocity and Philippine policy, and approved H O Weaver as internal revenue collector for southern Iowa. Delegates named include F M Mossberry H M Letts Ed L McClurkin Oscar Hale, H E Curran, E T Latta, H O Weaver, J Cal Duncan, T H Grubb, S H Westbrook with alternates listed. the gathering was harmonious and hopeful for November victory.
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Wapello
Iowa
Louisa County
Des Moines
M. A. Kelly
H. E. Curran
Morning Sun
F. M. Colton
Columbus Junction
Roosevelt
Congress
H. O. Weaver
Internal Revenue
F. M. Mossberry
H. M. Letts
Ed. L. McClurkin
Oscar Hale
E. T. Latta
H. O
Difficulties Surrounding Canal Negotiations
Washington Bureau dispatch from July 18 1902 examines delays and complexities in Panama canal negotiations. Notes how title questions may take up to a year or more, cites Col Hepburn and Senator Morgan’s Panama opposition, and explains France backing for title while Colombia seeks concessions. Mentions Attorney General Knox decision, Spooner bill, and Armstrong advancing treasury reforms.
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Washington Bureau Journal
Washington, D. C
United States
Panama
Lacey
Col. Hepburn
House Committee On
Morgan
Senate
Nicaragua
Spooner
Col
Hepburn
Knox
France
Columbia
Dolliver
Washington
Welcome letter from Hon Charles H Wilson to Journal
Washington Ia July 18 1992 note from Hon Charles H Wilson former Journal typo and proprietor now Washington mayor recalls 1852 Muscatine arrival as printer and early Journal work seeks Jubilee number and editor’s long service wishes for future years in state and city
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Charles H. Wilson
Journal
Washington
Washington, Ia
Mahin
Chicago Tribune
Muscatine
Dunsmore & Chambers
Chas
Murdered Man and Alleged Murderer In Iowa City Jail
Four weeks after the murder of James Gallaugher near River Junction, his accused killer Charles Holida alias Harry Moore remains in Johnson County jail awaiting grand jury action. Evidence includes footprints in a corn field leading to Holida’s home, a dirty sock, and plaster casts matching his feet. speculation ties motive to Holida courting Mrs Gallaugher, who is not considered implicated.
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Tion
Charles Holida
Harry Moore
Iowa City
Johnson County
Gallaugher
Holida
Paris
Real Estate Boom Tied to Iowa Central Rail Vote
Montezuma July 19 Special reports strong local real estate activity as land transfers surge amid a growing belief in the economic uplift from a new electric line tax and improved Iowa Central service. Residents sign petitions for a 2.5 mills levy to extend rail, with Poweshiek townships already voting yes and anticipation rising for Jackson township. Investors circle lands in Minneota and the Dakotas while locals seek gains from the coming railway era.
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Montezuma
Poweshiek
Jackson Township
Recorder
Minneota
Dakotas
Heroic Rescue on Mississippi Aboard Hobson Decked Yacht
Miss May Cerf of St Louis leaped into the swollen Mississippi at the Piasa Chautauqua. Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, aided by Albro Gilberson, swam through heavy waves to reach her. Hobson dived and secured the unconscious girl, with both men fatigue and the crowd breathless. After rest she recovered and thanked Hobson, who smiled grimly as he prepared to recover.
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St. Louis
Richmond Pearson Hobson
May Cerf
Miss Cerf
Albro Gilberson
Elsa
Illinois
Hobson
Mississippi
Iowa Central Railway Adds Sleeping Car Service Eastbound
Travelers are drawn to the new sleeping car service from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City, St. Louis and Peoria offered by the Iowa Central Railway. The Limited departs Elrick Junction daily at 7:57 a.m. for Peoria and points east. check with local ticket agent for details.
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Iowa Central Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
St. Louis
Peoria
Elrick Junction
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National Republican Platform
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Republican Party
Armstrong
Robert B. Armstrong
Shaw
Treasury
Mr. Armstrong
New York
Chicago Record-Herald
Frank J. Stillman
TYPO
Mayor Wilson
The
James Gallaugher
River Junc
Poweshiek County
Tate
I.a
Buxton
Tama
J. Pierpont Morgan
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