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Newspaper
Sioux County Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1899
Page
2
D Montcomany of Ireton Iowa declares candidacy for state representative subject to Republican convention decision. He emphasizes local roots and service in the district.
Republican electors of Sioux County Iowa invited to a Hull convention on Wednesday Aug 30 at 11 am to nominate candidates for county offices and address other business. Representation basis set by votes for G L Dobson in 1898 and various counties and districts listed for delegate allocation. Local delegates of late and 4th supervisor districts to meet after the convention to nominate supervisors.
The roster lists Leslie N. M. Shaw of Denison Crawford county for Governor and J. C. Milliman of Logan Harrison county for Lieutenant Governor. X. E. Barrett of Osage Mitchell county is named for State Superintendent with E. A. Dawson of Waverly Bremer county as Railroad Commissioner. J. C. Sherwin of Mason City Cerro Gordo county is listed for Supreme Judge.
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues anti imperialists claim Lincoln would not suppress rebellion in the Philippines if president today. Using Lincoln quotes from 1861 and 1862 and remarks to Horace Greeley, critics discuss oath, duty, and whether war would be chosen to defend the government and union.
The passage surveys Abraham Lincoln views 1861 64 on anti imperialists and dissenters urging vigorous war effort. It cites his December 1862 message and June 1863 New York Democrats reply defending habeas corpus and free speech limits. It frames his stance as a harsh rebuke of anti imperialist sentiment.
A reader accuses the Gazette editor of misrepresenting an editorial on liquor law and party stance. The writer argues Tax Buzz supports the law allowing saloons by majority vote and mocks the editor as shallow for opposing majority rule, suggesting he buy Grape-Nuts as brain fuel.
A notice indicates that settlement is requested and that Ben will mail or has mailed statements to each patron regarding subscription charges and associated balances. The fragment notes actions toward resolving accounts with subscribers.
The Ireton Clipper notes tension in the race with Montgomery and Carter as front runners. Drangom leads early on but may fall short on the first ballot, leaving Montgomery or Carter likely to secure the nomination. a Hull vote is anticipated next Wednesday.
Sheriff Balkema Treasurer Shoemaker and Superintendent Brown will be renominated at the county convention. The piece praises their service and notes it should be an easy renomination. It also commends Tur Kon Homme County News at Tyndall for improvements by Brothers Devers and extends best wishes for their success.
The Hull convention preferred C. W. Carter as a well qualified candidate. The note highlights his familiarity with constituents and civic example. Republican caucus in Rock township set for Aug 26 at 8 PM to choose seven delegates for the Hull county convention, with other business to follow.
The Plato township caucus meets Saturday evening August 26 at the school house to elect three delegates to the county nominating convention at Hull and nominate one township trustee. H R Siipaan, committeeman, and KE BE Warorz, chairman, urge Republicans of Plato to attend and conduct other business as needed.
Desirable New Books reviews note A Duett by A Conan Doyle with amusing love letters and a wry look at wedding expectations. Also covered is The Story of the British Race by John Munroe, part of the Library of Useful Stories, praised for accessible anthropological insights and a popular style.
Desirous travelers to Khartum and Omdurman face desert risks and official bans. The sirdar refuses entry to the cities and the British government blocks crossing permissions. Lord Kitchener plans Khartum once safe routes reopen.
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