Cummins Denies 1889 1891 Backing Amidster Claims
The Des Moines controversy centers on Gov. Cummins denial of supporting Horace Boies in 1889 and 1891. Witnesses including James Downey dispute the denial, citing 1901 Des Moines encounters and reports from the Des Moines Leader and News. Authorities note previous independent Republican ties and a 1888 Polk county voters address endorsing Democrats, with Cummins’ actions tied to political expediency.
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Des Moines
Indianola
Cummins
Boies
Tleman
Iowa
The
Register and Leader
United States
Register
Leader
James Downey
Dexter
Boles
Downey
Mr. Downey
Horace Boles
Mr. Cummins
Mr. Cumming
Bealdes the Leader
Gov
Des Moines Nevs
Gov. Cummins
Polk County
A. B. Cummins
Wodersignen
W. W. Phillips
Phillips
A. B Cummins
Perkins Control Keokuk County Convention
Des Moines May 15 Special Reports at Perkins headquarters indicate the Sioux City candidate leads. Keokuk county convention will be controlled by Perkins forces, Cummins supporters seek a compromise to divide the delegation. Strong Perkins majorities are reported in many counties and districts with Cummins backing weakening.
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Des Moines
Perkins
Sioux City
Keokuk County
Cummins
Iowal County
Jackson County
Lee County
Adair
Cass
Pottawattamie County
Polk County
First Sunstroke Victim Reported In Des Moines
Des Moines May 15 Harrison Brags city employee and first sunstroke victim of the season was overcome yesterday. His condition is critical. Mayor Rector received an inquiry from Stephen Demenic of Sheri Jan Wyoming seeking the address of leaders in sheep. He states he has 70,000 for pale at 3.75.
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Des Moines
Harrison Brags
Mayor Rector
Stephen Démenic
Sheri Jan
Wyoming
Aldermen Table Ordinance Over Rail Right of Way
City council members wrestled with procedure to approve minutes and the May 7 ordinance granting Stephen B. Howard right of way for a railroad entry. They tabled the measure amid questions of good faith and ownership of railroad segments, while several appointments and salary actions were approved and local personnel changes noted.
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Stephen B. Howard
Missouri
Howard
Chicago, Anamosa and Northwestern Railroad
Howard Righ
Restor
Benson Palmer
Palmer
Rector
R. B. Slippy
Slippy
Oc.t. Wilson
Stanetla
H. Eccleston
Geo
H. Frush Lve
Roberts
Els & Foster
Howrey & McWilliams
City council to challenge street railway cutoff at Sans Souci
Waterloo authorities demand a waterway intact above Sans Souci park to prevent filling by the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway. The council urges the city attorney to draft an opinion on citizens rights and prepare injunctions if needed. Wabash Gulf etc. rail line has begun filling the washed out area this spring.
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Exat
Chicago
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Boston
Mark Jones
Cedar Falls
Jones
Miss Mac Quivay
Miss Watts
Waterloo
Swisher
Killed in Missouri was boarding a train
John C. Ruvane, formerly of Waterloo, was killed in Hancockl MO on Friday when struck by a train he was attempting to board. He was 28, a printer and linotype operator, and leaves a wife at Grand Rapids Montana. He was well known in Waterloo where he grew up.
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John C. Ruvane
Waterloo
Hannibal
Matt
Rurvane
Lake
Franklin Street
Burvane
Migxouri
John Ravane
Leaves & Wife
Wie
Grand Rapids
Montana
Mts
City council orders pole painting within sixty days
Ely council passes a resolution requiring painting of all city poles by owners within sixty days with color chosen by owners. A memorial day celebration gets $50 from Miriam Westcott settlement for injuries. Several street works, annexations, and municipal contracts are noted, including hydrant and pavement projects, and a request to abate a nuisance at a rendering plant.
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Ely
Mayer Rector
Ecity
Robert Anderson Post
Fire Department
Dunham
Miriam
Westcott
Cherry Street
Independence Avenue
Barber Asphalt Company
Jeffferson Street
Fifth Stree
C. G. Wy
Linwood Rvnue
West Watering
Gable Street
Frank & Muller
Greenfield
Wm. Galloway
West Waterloo
Miller
Welington Place
Zollinger
Lauritzen
Wm. Horrabin
Rankson
Funeral rites held for Mrs Nellie Read Munger in Atlanta
NELLIE READ MUNGER wife of I E Munger died after a relapse in Atlanta where she had been treated. Funeral services were conducted at First Baptist Church with Charles M Alexander officiating and the body placed in Oakland cemetery vault before permanent interment likely in Waterloo. She was born January 10 1866 in Alton IL and longtime Baptist active in church work including the Chinese mission. survived by her husband two brothers and one sister. Her passing follows a life of teaching in Sunday School and missionary work and their son Roy Lamont had died in infancy.
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Nellie Read Munger
I. E. Munger
Waterloo
J. W. Read
Atlanta
Brrs
Nelle R. Monger
First Baptist Church
Monger
Charles M. Alexander
Dr. Torrey
Charles Butler
Messrs
Torrey
Alexander
Mr. Alexander
Jesus
Butler
Joan W. Cooper
Rome
Radford Bell
Oakland Cemetery
W. Woods White
W. W. Willis
Lott Warren
H. B. Fry
Walker White
W. A. Waggoner
The
Baptist Church
Los Angeles
Cal
Daniel Read
I. H. Munger
Emporia
Kansas
Roy Lamont
Fista Roms
Ufa
Park Beauty Spots Two Springs of Water
James Byrnes a former councilman has overseen three weeks of park improvements at Washington Park. A small crew assisted him as they add walks and flower beds to create a neater scenic area. Funds are limited but Byrnes uses them prudently to improve the site.
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James Byrnes
Washington Park
Byrnes
Ag Posaldic
Bodies Recovered After River Drowning Tragedy
In Town City at May 44 the body of Miss Elizabeth Ogden was found last night about three fourths of a mile from the drowning site near the east shore. William N. Thornburr, a student who drowned Friday, was recovered Sunday afternoon a short distance downstream, with a grappling hook snagged on his heel. Head bruises suggest he struck rocks and lost consciousness before drowning.
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Town City
Elizabeth Ogden
Towa
Wiliam N. Thornburr
Mine Explosion Traps Men at Shenandoah Colliery
Bulletin Shenandoah May 15 reports an explosion at Shenandoah city colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company. Sixteen workers were inside when black damp hampered rescue. Seven miners suffocated and twelve burned, all foreigners, after a dynamite box dropped and ignited mine gas.
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Bulletin
Shenandoah
Shenandoah City
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Standard Oil pipeline bursts in Laketon Indiana
ISTANDARD PIPE LINE BREAKS, Wabash, Ind., May 14. The Standard Oil Company pipeline from the Indiana field to the Whiting refinery burst at Laketon yesterday. A column of oil spurted seventy five feet into the air and much oil was wasted before discovery. Henry Redman’s cellar contains a foot of oil. Officials stopped the leak and workers are collecting the spilled oil. Settlements of damage claims are being made.
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Wabash
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Whiting
Laketon
Henry Redman
Pioneer Settler Dying Hodges Near Glasgow in Decline
97 year old William Hodges once a Waterloo resident now with son A Rt Hodges one mile east of Glasgow is believed to be dying. His son W F Hodges of Hithmore SD was summoned as the elder Hodges has failed for some time with maladies of old age.
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Willam Hodges
Waterloo
A. Rt. Hodges
Glasgow
Mr. Hodges
Cedar Tiver
Matadiss
W. F. Hodges
Hithmore
May Day Strike Ends In St Petersburg
May Day strike ended as workmen in St Petersburg and across the country resumed work today marking a widespread return to labor after the stoppage on May 15.
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St. Petersburg
Cross Petition Reveals Finances in Divorce Case
Jeanta Schellenger files cross petition in divorce from Charles Louis Schellenger. He alleges ten years of travel sales at $100 monthly with $75 monthly support, totalling $9,000, plus debts of $1,000. He claims wife's extravagance, lodging in costly hotels, and demands dismissal of her suit while seeking a divorce in return. The case lists residences in Austin Minnesota Mason City Sioux City and Waterloo with hearings before Judge Plan later this term.
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Charles Louis Schellinger
Jeanta Be.schellenger
Middle West
Schellenger
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Frm
Schetlenger
Austin
Minnesota
Mason City
Sioux City
Waterloo
O. G. Burling
C. E. Pickett
Burling
Clarksville
Illumine Park Road Lighting Agreement With City
The Citizens Gas and Electric company will light Park Road from Broadway to Chautauque Park for June to September at a cost of 3252.51. Fifty incandescent lamps of 32 candle power will illuminate a half mile stretch where traffic is heavy in summer, with placements by the water sewer and gas committee.
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Citizens Gas and Electric’company
Park Road
Broadway Street
Chautauque Park
Long term for family mistreatment in Shell Rock
Allison Iowa May 13 Special Warren Goodsell convicted in Butler county district court last week of the crime of family mistreatment was sentenced by Judge Kelley today to eight years in the penitentiary. The crime was committed at Shell Rock.
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Allison
Iowa
Warren Goodsell
Butler County
Kelley
Shell Rock
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Young Men's Republican Club of
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Ndust
Mr. Hill
Des Kaines
Emh
Cov. Boles
Office of Governors
B. Howard
California
Oee
John Milter
John Ruvane
Mate
Ruvane
City
Miriam Westcott
Council
City Council
Southland
Atlanta, GA
Chas. M. Alexander
West Side Park
Iowa City
Istandard
W. R. Gale
Fowler Company
Sycamore Street
Mr. Cole
Will Brunn
Fred Jones
Logan Avenue
John Lee
Carrier
G. H. Schellinger
Grobs
G. Burting
Clarkseltle
C. G. Pickett
Plaintif
Illuminate Park
Broadway
Goodsell
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