Parker and Davis Nominated by Democratic National Convention
The Democratic convention nominated Alton B. Parker for president and Henry G. Davis for vice president after a dramatic all night session. Parker gained 658 votes on the first ballot, rising to 664 then 667 with Idaho and West Virginia, secure the two thirds needed for a unanimous nomination. Bryan led the Nebraska opposition, later signaling support for Parker and Davis for various political reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Parker
New York
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Idaho
Clark
Committee On
Daniel
Elkins
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Parker
Lincoln
Davis
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Storms Arrested For Cruelty To Animals In Iowa Case
Constable Charles N. LaRue returned from Pella Iowa with a warrant for W. J. Storms on a cruelty to animals charge. Storms appeared before Justice Presnall with preliminary hearing set for Tuesday July 6 at 10 am. The alleged offense occurred around June 13. Storms marketed Baltimore Clothing in the area using a team from Clarence Hedges' livery. The animal died last Monday, with Hedges estimating a $100 loss. The Misses Ruth and Edith Porter are visiting Colfax and Prairie City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. LaRue
Pella
W. J. Storms
Storms
Justice Presnall
Baltimore Clothing Company
Clarence Hedges
Hedges
Storm
Iowa
Atlantic
Telegraph
Dr E H Scarff Remembered in Tender Obituary
Born in Virginia February 11 1821 died in Salida Colorado July 11 1904. Revered as a longtime figure at Pella and Central University Scarff unable to walk or talk for twenty six years yet his mind and pencil remained active. Family and friends gathered at the college chapel for a heartfelt service as the bell tolled the years of an crowned hero with tributes from many who knew his work and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Salida
Colorado
Dr. Scarff
Scarf
Pella
Central University
Lulu Duper
Cora Plimpton
Silada
Belle Neff
Grand Island
Nebraska
Chas. W
Burlington
Vermont
Will H
Des Moines
Iowa
Rey
G. C. Peck
Lillie Viersen
Father Clark
Dr. Keables
Sheesley
Beard
Kruger
Sadler
Baptist Record
Colege Bell
Communicaren
Frank Warner Leads Fund Drive For Local Band Concerts
Mr Warner and Johnson and Warner restaurant partners raised 258.50 in two days for weekly park concerts this summer. Subscriptions continue with many paid in advance and concerts shifted to Tuesday evenings. Band plans to operate on a stricter business basis, supported by local merchants and community interest.
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Frank Warner
Johnson & Warner
Warner
Death of Mrs. A. Boeve at Rest in this City
Mrs. A. Boeve died Wednesday July 6 at home from heart and lung trouble at age seventy five. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 30 pm at the Baptist church with Rev. G C Peck and assistants. Daughters attending from Des Moines Hospers Cawker City and Collins Iowa joined other relatives in mourning. Expressions of gratitude were offered by Jennie and Hattie Harmsen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Boeve
Pella Fourth of July funds earn interest for future celebration
Pella Iowan record shows a $19.71 balance on hand after a $397.00 total, deposited in a local bank to draw interest until the next Fourth of July event. Treasurer GEO J. THOMASSEN reports the executive committee approves the statement, with A P Van Der Meide chairing and S S Sherman as secretary. Vouchers and bills may be inspected by contacting the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Judge Parker
Wall Street
Pella
Executive Committee
Geo. J. Thomassen
A. P. van der Meide
Ex. Com
S. S. Sherman
Iowa
W. H. Fowler
W. Fh. Fowler
D. Verdugt
J. H. Stubenrauch
John Hollander
H. G. Cox
A. W. de Bruyn
F. Stubenrauch
P. van Sittert
LLAR
A. N. Kuyper
A. Waechter
G. A. van der Meulen
F. D. Stubenrauch
Murder over a rejected marriage in Ottumwa case
Fourteen year old Ella Uuderansky was killed by Russian miner Vogolony near Hocking after she refused his marriage proposal. He fired twice, reloaded, and shot her three more times as she lay in a pasture with another girl. Authorities found Vogolony hiding in a haystack after an all night search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Uuderansky
Vogolony
Hocking
Ella
Russia
A. Shay Stack
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parker and Davis
House
Senate
Albany
St. Louis
South
Democratic Party
Beoth Des
J. D. Gaass
Pella Creamery
H. van Maren
Ruth
Edith Porter
Colfax
Prairie City
E. H. Scarff
Mr. Warner
A. Beeve
Jennie
Hattie Harmsen
Ottumwa
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