Congressional Convention Sets Iowa Sixth District Meet
The Republicans of Iowa sixth district will hold a delegate convention in Ottumwa on August 5 at 1 a.m. to nominate a congress candidate. Delegates from Mahaska Davis Jasper Keokuk Monroe Wapello Poweshiek will be allocated as in the state call. By order of the Republican Congressional Committee H L Waterman chairman Ottumwa May 27 16.
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Jasper County
Iowa
Ottumwa
Republican Congressional Committee
H. L. Waterman
The Storms of May 1896 in the Mississippi Valley
In May 1896 the Mississippi valley faced unprecedented storms with prolonged rains and violent wind events. Cyclones and tornadoes struck Polk and Jasper counties causing widespread damage and fear. The St Louis disaster followed, described as the worst in memory, likened to war and earlier tragedies, prompting prayers for no repetition.
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Mississippi Valley
West
Polk
Jasper
Iowa
St. Louis
Vicksburg
Eylau
Borodino
Johnstown
Fair Land
Newtons electric light clash questions city franchise
Nine years after Newton granted a private electric company a franchise to build and operate, a city run plant emerged offering lower rates. With rivalry growing, two council members pushed to repeal the private franchise, claiming to aid the city plant. The authors call it bad business policy and warn of costly lawsuits and social strife, urging adherence to good faith and opposing the council majority.
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Newton
Electric Light Company
Editor attacked by rival papers sparks public sentiment
The editor has been praised for countering attacks from the Colfax Clipper and the Iowa State Democrat. Robinson and Kennington are cited for their own sharp exchanges, which the public may believe as truth about each other.
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Colfax Clipper
Iowa State Democrat
Ham” Robinson
Kennington
Messrs. Robinson
James Stark Declares Candidacy for County Clerk Nomination
James Stark, a former Jasper County Board of Supervisors member for six years and ex deputy clerk in another state, announces his bid before the Republican county convention. A Hickory Grove farmer, Stark is positioned on Republican principles and party support if nominated.
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James Stark
Jasper County
Board of Supervisors
Hickory Grove
W. A. Livingston
Livingstons Reform Call and Cyclone Cave Talk
A Republican candidate W A Livingston urges educational reform and practical training for youth. The paper praises Uncle Dick Clarkson's cave refuge idea as a note on cyclone safety. Iowa Republicans convene in Des Moines on July 15 to nominate officials including secretary of state auditor and others.
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Clarkson
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Beardon School Board Plans Noted Graduation Addresses
The plan of Supt Beard and the school board to invite figures like Dr Gunsaulus and Dr Thomas to speak to the graduating class is commended. It honors the graduates and offers the public a rare, welcome treat, supplementing the regular lecture series.
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Supt. Beard
Drs. Gunsaulus
Thomas
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