Perkins Faction Foresees Fair Convention Fight for Iowa
Des Moines July 20 Special The Perkins supporters rally for a fair convention process August 1 insisting rules and past practice guide delegate selection They deny charges of fraud or theft by rivals and vow to present their case with proof Only steadfast to Republican principles they seek a square deal for all and justice from the convention.
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Perkina
Cummins
Perkins Manners
Perkins
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Towa
Iowa
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Accident at Celweir slows CGW trains near Waterloo yard
A serious accident occurred in the Celweir area of the Chicago Great Western yards in front of the passenger depot. A south end yard crew switching cabooses on the lead track caused a collision with a moving string of cars. two cabooses were badly damaged while two brakemen escaped unharmed after their car overturned. Traffic on the track was delayed about two hours though passenger flow remained mostly intact.
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Celwein
Chicago Great Western
Southend Yard
Gilbert
Waterloo
Rathbun Names Delegates to Republican County Convention
Gedar Rapids Iowa July 20 Captain Rathbun yesterday announced the Linn county delegation to the republican county convention. The list includes D. E Boria F. L. Anderson D. Y Kuyt G. L. Snyder J. W. Bowman M. J. Randall W. H. Runkle S. J. Stamy Alex Torrence J. C. Keeick Ward Woodbridge A. J. Bowen George L. Byrne L. G. Hall G. P. Linnville W. Q. Ruswell Parl F. Biggs H. C. Barber L. A. Brewer B. M. Scott Warren Harman J. T. Carmody George Muntmey Hugh Beattie W. A. Fulkerson E. M. Reynolds L. W. Anderson W. S. King W. C. Byers Martin Evans G L Swelm A H Sargent F. W. Batta H. C. Dallasant D. W. McLeod S. S. Adams T. Mathews J. W. Leisure R. L. Ord Z. B. McAllister. The delegation is understood to be standout in the ratio of S to 2.
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Cap
Denison Nominated by Dubuque Democrats for Governor
Dubuque July 20 John D Denison Jr of this city was endorsed for the democratic nomination for governor by the Dubuque county democratic convention held Thursday afternoon. Denison swept the convention with a speech urging tariff revision and trust regulation as key issues this fall. Resolutions praising Will J Bryan and endorsing him as the party leader in 1908 were adopted.
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John D. Denison Jr
Dubuque County
My. Denison
Will J. Bryan
Death of Orange Township Boy William Roy Summiy
Mr and Mrs Perry J Summy of Orange township mourn their five year old son William Roy Summiy who died at 10 45 Thursday morning. The funeral services will be held from the Orange township church at 11 00 am Sunday.
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Orange Township
Wiliam Roy Summiy
Hull Renominated by Seventh District Republicans
Perry Iowa July 20 The seventh district republican convention renominated Captain John A T Hull for congressman by acclamation The delegates praised the national principles and the record of Congress at the last session The gubernatorial race was not discussed by either side.
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Iowa
Republian
John A. T. Hull
Congress
Douglass Inn Hosts Social Club Prospect After Party
The Misses Clara and Angie Golin- Vaux entertained twenty guests at Douglass Inn Thursday evening. After a social hour, dancing followed with refreshments provided by new managers Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Beal. Attendees reported such enjoyment that a permanent social club may be formed.
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Angie Golin- Vaux
Douglass Inn
Campaign to regulate sale of poisons in Iowa
Fort Dodge reports Maher of the Jews Pharmaceutical association launching a campaign for pure drugs and state legislation to regulate poisons. He notes the Iowa poison schedule is 25 years out of date and seeks druggists’ cooperation to tighten safeguards and ensure safer drug sales.
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Maher
Jews Pharmaceutical Association
Iowa
Deadlock persists as Iowa Falls convention adjourns
In Iowa Falls the Hardin Hamilton Wright district senatorial race remains tied after thirteen secret ballots. The convention adjourned to August 15 pending the state Republican gathering. A total of 2,492 ballots have been cast since Webster City opened the convention three weeks ago, with one duplicate ballot reported.
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Hardin-Hamilton- Wright
Webster City
Hanlon Buys Pantorium At Waterloo Desk Club Sale
Frank J. Hanlon has purchased the Pantorium business run under Security Savings bank by Smith and Creamer Co with immediate possession. Hanlon resigns as agent for Guarantee Mutual Insurance to focus on the pantorium. The old firm includes J. M. Smith and Jim Creamer. Clem Hanlon will join with his brother.
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Waterloo Desk Club
Security Savings Bank
Smith & Creamer Co
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Pantorium
J. M. Smith
Jim Creamers
Clem Hanlon
Waterloo Directory Reveals Smiths Lead in Town Population
The McCoy Waterloo city directory fifth edition shows Smiths numbering 109, Millers 100, and Johnsons strong at third. It notes 20 000 inhabitants and highlights prominent families, trades, and professions across Waterloo plus a leisure note on parks lakes and Cedar river for outings.
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McCoy Directory Co
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Miller's
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Millers
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Williams
Jones
Lichtys
Andersons
Iowa
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Wolf
Bee
Bates
Cedar Falls Publishing Co Formed by Globe Incorporation
Articles of incorporation for Cedar Falls Publishing Co filed with Recorder Knapp. Capital stock set at 10000 with 4000 paid up. Board of five directors includes P J E McClenahan J L Bailey C G Harris H N Silliman and H C Hennen. Annual meeting first Monday in May. Also notes Globe selling and new bank construction on Main Street a $50000 building in progress.
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Recorder Knapp
P.J. E. McClenahan
J. L. Bailey
C. G. Harris
H. N. Silliman
H. C. Hennen
Globe
Cumnilog
O Brien Mystery Cleared After Inquest Findings
The death of Fireman John O'Brien at Independence is deemed accidental with no murder. A relative present at the inquest said O'Brien was struck by the bridge while riding a Central passenger train and fell into the water, later recovered. An earlier theory that he opened a vestibule door and was fatally struckwhile the porter closed it is now discounted.
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O'Brien
Nelpret Auleide
Independence
Miloois Central
Northern Lights Explained by John C Busby Chronicle
John C. Busby of Independence argues the aurora borealis are caused by sunlit icebergs near the north pole and dismisses Walter Wellman’s pole expedition as futile and dangerous. He predicts no real discovery and questions the effort worth the candle while praising original writing.
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Independence
Wellman
North Pole
Fie
Mr. Busby
Hades
Garth
Walter Wellman
Pole
Waterloo Losing Railroad Bid Sparks Regional Talks
In Waterloo and Parkersburg discussions, investors demand 25000 to secure right of way as Anamosa railroad bid falters. Eclipse notes the city may miss the line unless finance shifts. Northwestern backing could still bring western extension via Anamosa, impacting Waterloo’s growth. Clarinda Herald notes state politics split, Cummins voters and Clinton chautauqua opens August 17 with speakers expected for thousands.
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Jerkersburg Eclipse
Waterloo
Anamipsa Railroad
Eclipse
Anamosa
Northwestern
Parkersburg
Helle Plaine
Clinton
Government grants clear title to New Mexico mining lands
Stockholders of the Iows and New Mexico Mining and Milling company rejoice over a government patent granting clear title to two groups of mines totaling 278 acres. The two areas yield copper silver and gold and were previously at risk of dispute. With titles secure, additional machinery will be installed and workforces expanded, enabling larger scale operations. A Waterloo delegation plans to assess needed additions and plan broader development.
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Iows
New, Mexico
New Mexico
C. B
Auto Party Visits Waterloo
A Cedar Rapids Republican party group including Mr C W Fawcett Dr Wilbeforce Smith president of Coe College Mr C B Soutter and Mr George Douglas toured to Waterloo and back yesterday in Fawcett s car They left Cedar Rapids at 6 09 am and reached Waterloo at 9 15 am Guests of Mr Black a Waterloo dry goods man who hosted luncheon and supports Coe College endowment efforts accompanying Carnegie endowment fundraiser efforts.
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Wilbeforce Smith
Coe College
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George Douglas
Waterloo
Fawcett
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Carnegie
Automobile trip yields no incidents and praise for Iowa countryside
The party left Waterloo after 1:00 heading via Newall and the Milwaukee road returning to Cedar Rapids before 6:00 covering over 120 miles. Mr. Doughes praised the ride as a possible boost to his enthusiasm for automobiles, noting excellent crops and prosperity along the route. July 19 reports local visits and farm activity as residents travel to Illinois and host relatives, with several locals mentioned in social and church notes.
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Newall
Wilwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Albert Lea Fire Meet Ends In Crowded, Fast Races
Albert Lea July 20 Special The fire meet closed in a close finish with fast heats drawing many fans. Winners included Charles Belden DeRyu der and Donna DeRyder in divisional trots and pacers with times around 2 20. Businessmen in Fort Dodge report a rash of fake checks cashed by a man signing as Oaklate Creamery manager S. M. Bean, totaling about 30 dollars across several stores.
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Crocker
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Fort Dodge
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S. M. Bean
Fatal Accident Cost Lif e of Youngest Towhey Child
Independence July 20 a farm accident at John Towhey's Middlefield township home killed Genevieve Toohey, 12, as a haying mishap fractured a single tree and she died four hours after a physician arrived. Funeral was held at Monti church Friday at 10. 00.
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John Towhey
Middlefield Township
Genevieve Toohey
Genevieve
John Tonhey
Monti_ church
Morse and Andrews complete government contract work
Manchester notes report Morse and Andrews have finished their government contract work and assist others due to a shortage of 80 900 pounds early next week. Be A Kephart sues A J Bruce for 310 000 damages. Lyon & Lyon and Yoran, Arnold & Yoran to defend. Trial likely at Ge] October term. Jay Smith injured hand on a farm, finger amputated to save the hand. Schweitert and Burdette Young plan August state fair tour from Iowa to Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Burlap is a dark town after the Dunlan lighting plant burned Saturday night, destroying building and machinery with four explosions.
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Capt. Merry
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Young Will
Des Moines
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