Republican County Delegates Convention Spelled Out
A fragmented notice from 1912 outlines the Republican County Central Committee organizing a county convention in Spencer for the June primaries. It details delegate elections, precincts, and the process to nominate candidates for county, district, and state offices, with dates and voting precincts listed.
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Spencer
Petstaek
Dante
Cmte
Taline
Dodge
Sal
Les Moines
Ln Hae
Gnome
The
Supreme Court
Republican County Central Committee
Vlna
Klearinte Douglas
Freeman Garrett Giltetrafoy
Bera Vecens
Lake Aga
Logan
Alana
Riverton
Siloux
Ann
Funes
Hed
Frig
Platform hopes for a decisive Republican convention
The article discusses efforts to accelerate results for readers in a Friday Extra and notes the Republican platform as the best seen, aiming to cover the situation and meet the requirements of good government for the people. It mentions resistance and a future date for decisive action.
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Defeat of Radical Senator Al in Newterdl Surprise
A political upset near Newterdl saw radical progressive Senator Al Chassell lose to wrestler Republican Jeu. The crowd anticipated Chassell pulling through but Lyidae failed to secure enough votes. The piece notes broader unrest and hints at possible atmospheric disturbances following the events.
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Pri- Mary
Mr. Chassell
al. Jeu
Chasse
Lyidae
Spencer man Mo B deWolf aims for congressional race
The Spencer resident Mo B deWolf has entered the race for congressional nomination. He is a well known figure across Wentus Spencer and nearby areas and claims he can present a competent account of himself on the platform.
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Mo B. deWolf
Spencer
Reuilina- Han
Woalfy-Sutherland
DeWolf
Wien
Acress
Dineself
Nenar
Srather Sherman
Pt Bewan
Dhessingear
Sioux City
Dover
Pelt Returns From Chicago After Seeing Roosevelt
RB F Pelt came home from Chicago where he met Mr Roosevelt briefly after using a Roosevelt badge for admission. He joined the Cummins crowd hoping for a nomination but WAL was not chosen this time.
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RB. F. Pelt
Chicago
Roosevelt
Cummins
Wal
New Party Launched After Roosevelt Delegates Meet
After adjournment of the Republican convention Roosevelt delegates at Orchestra Hall tendered the nomination of a new reform party to be organized later. Enthusiasm ran high but leaders favored delaying a convention to shift public sentiment. Col. Rousage showed willingness to lead a large, potentially decisive movement in this free country.
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Orchestra Hall
Reform Party
Col
Rousage
Rival convention talk stirs partisan debate in Iowa papers
A flood of editorials from Sioux City to Des Moines argues over Taft Roosevelt and Bryan dynamics, predicting three way contest implications while noting Democratic and Republican tensions. Local notices list visitors, family events, and travel plans across Spencer and Forest City.
Wise suggestion on political timing and self-control
Rolfe Arrow warns Republicans to hold statements until after conventions and the party platform is clear. He notes Democrats will push a partisan wave, urging calm, self possession, and measured stance to avoid rash predictions or actions.
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Agi
Rolfe Arrow
Bruken
Tatt Roosevelt and Bryan Pre nomination Debate
Roosevelt faces a possible bolt from the Republican convention as debate over his anti party stance intensifies. The piece argues Taft would lose with Roosevelt as bolter, boosting Democratic chances while stressing the party rift and radical vs moderate currents at Baltimore.
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Bryan
Theodore Tooseveld
Aden
Mer Roosevelt
Republic
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Baltimore
White House
Clark
County Correspondence Update From Southeast Logan
Southeast Logan reports for last week include Mrs Gleason and Miss Wilkie detaching Lake Township, Lew Donovan employed by Ross Hurley, a farm auction that failed to sell with a top bid of 4500, Mary and Irene Wither visiting a brother near Rhembrant, Mat Brown and John Kemp trading horses, banker Harry Thatcher from Ruthven attending, Arthur and Leslie Biggins at Wilber’s home, Mr Wopkins recovering well, OW Roberts visiting Spencer, and overall good local lime conditions.
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Arthur
Leslie Biggins
Wilber Hone
Wopkins
Roberts
Spencer
Local Weddings and Visits In Sioux City Area
Miss Anna Hunt wed Clarence Peterson at the sister Mrs A W Jones home. The couple left for Minneapolis after a brief breakfast. Belle Lorind married Levi French on Wednesday near a farm four miles from town. Bernice Tintheld and Merl Walker wed at the bride’s mother Mrs Geo Rand home with Rev M D Hush officiating. Visits include Mr and Mrs N C Reynolds at Grundy Center and Gull Goons at E C Bertram home.
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Sioux City
N.C. Reynolds
Grundy Center
Reynold
Mrs. Vielin
Royal
Ciral
Anna
Hunt
Clarence Peterson
A. W. Jones
Che Proom
Lakes
Minneapolis
Belle Lorlind
Levi French
Noans
Veterson
Bernice Tintheld
Merl Walker
Geo. Rand
Revo M.D. Hush
Residents and visitors travel and visit relatives through the week
Fostoria residents report returns from Ackley and Racine Wisconsin for schooling. Local figures Jones of Yverly on business. Several families share a pie dinner at the Jakes. Rev Yates of Little Rock Iowa visits. Mrs Chadwick to Toledo. Miss Romaka from Ocheyedan visits the Noehren family. Nellie Tiley visits Spencer. Frank Wood and Emily attend a Don McCann gathering. Mrs Staal from Estherville visits her brother. The W K club picnicked at Omro last week. A friend of Mrs Handy enroute to Massachusetts visits this week.
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Toledo
Romaka of
Ocheyedan
W. Cy Noehren
Nellie Tiley
Spencer
Frank Wood
Emily
Don McCann
San Diy
the &W. Hk
Omrlens
Handy
Heml
Massachusetts
Harmony Birth Day Party Involves Rebekans Invasion
Mr Kalin was surprised Monday night on the occasion of a July birthday when about six of his friends, urged by the Rebekans, brought baskets and took possession of the home. A pleasant time followed as neighbors joined in. J Pitzer and wife visited the John Daughty home last week.
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Siy
Rebekans
Greenville
Paaseh
Clay
J. ®. Pitzer
John Daughty
Dickens Local Notes and Visits Update
Dickens social and family news notes several visits and trips. Mrs Julia Somers went to Columbia for a visit with daughter Mrs C E Smith. Mr and Mrs Int entertained at Ronald Berniagen home. Lola Moore returned from the eastern part of the state. The Band social at Fred Oulairs was a success with pledged proceeds. Hazel and Evelyn Culver visited Dickens relatives. Mrs W H Thayer and children returned from Nemaha Ja.
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Mra
Fones
Murry Miller Laine
Julia Somers
Columbia
Local Social Notes and Events Reported in Brief
Everett era includes Sunday school, public dance at Ericson place, and travel to Sioux Rapids. Epworth League attendees from Milford and Fort Dodge veteran tales and Masonic lodge visit noted. Titanic moving pictures shown last week and family vacation plans mentioned.
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Ericson Place
Charlie Lemm
Edna Pitt
Lily Grendler
Sioux Rapids
Priday
Will LeClair
Milford
Tev
Campbell
Thulda Trelit
Grace Jones
Dora Jensen
Lulu Muke
Mamie Jones
Andrew Keee
Fort Dodie
Frank N. Wood
Masonic Grand Lodge
Dur Ington
Ida Rohl
Jed Epworth
Jobo Adams
Pearl
May
Local social notes from Langdon and surrounding area
Mrs Rucker escorted to her appointment on Sunday. Ray and Ney Lawrence visited Lake Center. Mrs Sargent of Jeffries Minn stayed at the Puyintan home. Barglef family visited Greenville. Mrs A C Wood owns a new Vose piano. Mygs Erickson and Tirown will occupy rooms above Barglof's store. Mrs Tyer Prossom plans a move from Paulina. Mr Laamer offers early season strawberries. G M Yeager of Spencer was here between trains. Bonson family from Greenville visited Mrs Carlson. Edith Benson and Ruth Ginger have whooping cough. Mrs PD Gillespie of Spencer visited the Looner home. John Ketcham repaired on his farm Sunday. Ladies 6 7 circle meets with Mrs I Chamberlain next month. Aprons to be sold. Tuba Hopkins sold a small car to Mr Glayd and went to Des Moines for a Saturday trip. Home of Mrs Janos Jackson to host a family reunion this week.
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Circle
I. Chamberlain
Tuba Hopkins
Glayd
Des Moines
Janos Jackson
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