Kenyon Sees Unclear Sweep in State Majority Race
Fragmentary OCR reports a candidate named Kenyon sweeping the state majority with unclear phrasing about rivals and a governor race. No firm results or full names are readable from the text.
04 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reports a candidate named Kenyon sweeping the state majority with unclear phrasing about rivals and a governor race. No firm results or full names are readable from the text.
Early returns from the Iowa statewide primary show George W. Clarke ahead of Perry G. Holden for governor, with Kenyon maintaining a large majority. Taft era sentiment reflected in Democratic and Republican races as voters weigh candidates like Van Duyn and Thulin, while late tallies suggest a close contest for U S Senate between Clarke and Holden and indicate rearmed party dynamics across Marshalltown and Fort Dodge shores.
The list names gubernatorial and statewide ticket candidates with several probable selections and no nomination notices. Names include Yourke Clarke for governor, Jawling for lieutenant governor, Chassell Eprubably for secretary of state, and Ketchum for railroad commissioner among others, with multiple contenders and probable picks across offices.
Ohio delegates at large to the Republican national convention were chosen in Columbus amid a close vote split with Roosevelt supporters. Montgomery and Toledo districts reported mixed tallies, while the convention may recast after Chicago. In Washington, the Lorimer trial dominated the Senate as Kern defended the investigation’s scope and Lorimer’s conduct, arguing the case remained under Senate authority and that new evidence linked Lorimer to improper election methods, with proceedings likely to continue for weeks.
Louisa County shows strong progressive support with delegates elected to the county convention. Senator W. S. Kenyon leads former Senator Young by about 600 votes, while J. M. Brookway of Letts is renominated in a related race. County officers and Republican nominations appear settled, with Baker likely winning auditor and Guthrie favored for sheriff.
Sioux City voters update shows Kenyon leading Young for governor and Van Law ahead for lieutenant governor with Harding in the race. County results include partial tallies from Sac and Lyon. Clarke Holden and Proudfoot trail, while Mason, brother of ex Senator Wes Mason, dies of pneumonia in Davenport.
A temporary restraining order against Waters-Pierce Oil Company used to block spending was revoked by Federal Judge Dyer. The order had barred the company from paying sums, signing contracts, and receiving funds. Tilford, a Winters-Pierce stockholder in Standard Oil, was given twenty days to answer. The action followed claims of haste in granting the restraint.
Sioux City Republican congressman Hubbard dies at home after a hard campaign for renomination in the Eleventh district. He collapsed while awaiting election returns, rallied briefly, then died early this morning. His family and Capitol officials prepared for funeral arrangements as flags at the Capitol were lowered to half mast.
Roosevelt seeks to rally against Senator Root for temporary chairmanship as national committee members arrive in Chicago for the pre-convention fight. Open hearings on contestant cases look likely with Rosewater leaning toward transparent proceedings, as Taft and Roosevelt both urge public review. Prospects of proxies and shifts in support emerge amid 230 announced contests and preparations for the national convention.
Washington report says rebel forces are gaining strength rapidly and causing destruction to fields, buildings, stores, and livestock. Details come from devices received at the State Department regarding Lamayat and Fidelity Company, an American firm at Lamayat.
Washington June 4 the house judiciary committee authorized a preliminary investigation into the beef trust while signaling no sensational action yet. The panel also agreed to take up the money trust probe with initial hearings to be held in New York at the clearing house and stock exchange.
The juniors captured a yearly senior junior event as the school celebrated by placing class colors cardinal red and blue on the steeple. Polling indicated junior success and marked the end of the event with the winning side identified.
Samuel Gompers denounces Detective Franklin's testimony as false and claims no involvement in sending money to anyone connected to the Darrow bribery case. He asserts he does not handle money and presents documentary proof to rebut the allegations. The Los Angeles trial center continues to weigh Franklin's statements about money traced from a safekeeping vault to Darrow and others.
The June term of Muscatine County District Court opened in the city with Judge Byote Nordman presiding. The term’s case assignments include Meadows Investment Company versus the City of Muscatine among others such as Baker vs Meacham Vand Company and Tipton vs Tipton.
The Shelby Nom an Post veterans plan to decide who will attend the state encampment at Mason on June 11 12. Tonight's session will settle the main items and finalize travel arrangements from Muscatine to the encampment city.
Weather notes indicate a fall night and Wednesday warmer in the Northwest portion. Sunrise and sunset times are listed as 7:22 around onrise with TD 11227. Wy
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