Amending Road Law Debated by Iowa Assembly
D. Chassell of LeMars will head a drive at the next Iowa General Assembly to amend the road law enacted last spring. He seeks to make township adoption optional rather than compulsory, arguing eastern counties oppose the law while western counties support it. He cites Emmet County’s strong start and overall county gains despite a harsh season.
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General Assembly of
Iowa
D. Chassell
LeMare
Plymouth Country
Chagsel
Emeet
Candidates vie for eleventh district seat in contest
The eleventh district is abuzz with potential contenders. Judge Thomas is expected to run again, while Willow AButchinson of Sioux City appears to be laying groundwork. Senn or Hubbard are also named, with Funk of Spirit Lake, Roach of Hock Rapids, Kendall of Quana, ex-Congressman Struble, and J A Samamis of LeMars among possible entrants.
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Butta
Tomber
Judge Thomas
Willow Abutchinson
Sioux City
Sennor Hubbard
4. B. Funk
Spirit Lake
E. C. Roach
Hock Rapids
Kendall
Quana
Struble
J. A. Samamis
LeMars
District nomination a strong rival enters race
An unnamed strong district figure, La Chassel of LeMoars, is urged to enter the nomination race as a formidable opponent. The text notes his wide acquaintance and potential to unsettle current candidates, warning observers to watch his moves if he joins the field. The piece also cites agricultural data showing world cane sugar production rising to 10,420,800 tons in 1903-04, with a 70 percent share of tropical producers and Cuba and Java accounting for 46 percent of global output.
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Chassel
LeMoars
Agricultural Department
Cuba
Java
Portlandian view ties elections to personal leadership
The Portland Oregonian argues voters favor magnetic personalities over policy, noting New York journalism’s lack of a personal element in elections. It cites MecClellan's victory as evidence of media influence and public appeal through forceful character.
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The
Portland Oregonian
New York
MecClellan
Peench Cunadians See Rapid Arepublic Movement Grow
Lis reports the movement for arepublic is rapidly expanding among the Peench Cunadians of Canada.
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Lis
Canada
Duluth church disturbance interrupts Sunday service
During a Sunday service at a Duluth church the congregation became unsettled as women shouted and asked the pastor to end the sermon. The pastor reportedly tried to restore order, but the disruption continued briefly as attendees attempted to calm the scene and resume devotion.
Populist and Socialist lose ballot spots in Iowa election
The populist and socialist parties in Iowa failed to secure representation on the official ballot as their vote totals fell under two percent of the polled votes. To gain a fourth place on the ticket they must petition for inclusion.
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Lowa
Vindicator and Republican Co publish a county magazine
Estherville Iowa publishers issue a literary magazine with poetry and club portraits. The leading piece describes Oriental Gorgeousness to St Louis by C H Walton on the World’s Fair grounds, with Wong Kai Kah’s family depicted. Poetry by Stanton Townsley Heck Mintum Kleer and others enriches the Emmet County magazine.
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Dodge Messenger
the Vindicator and Republican Co
Estherville
Iowa
the Midland
The
Opthaise
Bintner County
Editur
Wiveo
Thetherville
al B. Robinson
Armstrong, Lowe
Anrd
Metherville
Algona
Eumboldb
Port Dodge
St Louis
C. H. Walton
Wong-Kai Kah
Prack L. Stanton
Hortense Townsley
Samuel Mintum Heck
S. I. Kleer
John Lucas
Emmet County
Spirit Lake Heacoo Charges in Spirit Lake
Milton Lawe former chief deputy pavenue collector for the northern districts of Lowa levels charges of will conduct in office against his old chief J A Sammis. He alleges Sammis forced him to surrender salary portions to his brother P Sammis then stamp deputy and instructed two division deputies to contribute to others with larger salaries. Sammis denies the accusations. Howe notes Deputy Nevey recalls no such receipt or payment.
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Spirit Lake Heacoo
Milton Lawe
Lowa
J. A. Sammis
Sammis
P. Sammis
Howe
P. E. Nevey
Spirit Lake
Bevern County Officials Defend Integrity Amid Charges
Mr Narey testifies with utmost confidence in his chief regarding the charges. He downplays any equalizing tone among deputies and denies connivance by Collector Sammis. The inspector’s complaint appears born of disappointment over losing preferred position, while the collector is portrayed as pursuing legal compliance and official honor.
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Narey
Sammis
J. A. Sammin
Electoral vote shift and party outlook in 19th century races
The St Louis Globe-Democrat analyzes the presidential contest noting Democrats must flip 75 electoral votes to win, with New York pivotal though still not enough to secure a majority. It questions Cleveland’s viability, cites Missouri Nevada and Kentucky doubts, and predicts a Republican win based on current state results. Separate notes discuss subscription drives, local constabulary fears, and newspapers shifting support with Brooklyn Eagle backing Parker.
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St Louis
Globe-Democrat
New York
New Jersey
Cleveland
Missouri
Nevada
Rhode Ireland
Bryan
Kentucky
Grover Cleveland
Spirit Lake Tragedy Claims Two Young Men on Ice
In Spirit Lake a pair of prominents youths, Martin F. Rector and Clyde Montieth, drowned after they fell through ice while skating home on Spirit Lake. Both men lived near Cedar Rapids Beach on the Stillwater farm, Rector leaving a wife and three children, Montieth being single. Authorities recovered the bodies shortly after the incident last Saturday evening.
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Spirit Lake
Martin F. Rector
KL. A. Rector
Clyde Montieth
Stillwater
Cedar Rapidy Beach
Reetor
Montieth
Land Seekers Continue Cheap Round Trip Rates
Owing to a backward season during August and September the M and B T L will continue their cheap round trip rates to St Paul and Minneapolis daily during October 1 and November. See events for particulars.
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M & Bt L Wi
Paul and Minneapolls
Publishers Proud of Enlarged Paper and Ads
The Vindicator and Republican presents a twelve page issue to showcase its growing advertising. Editors praise advertisers for boosting sales and readers for seeking bargains, while promising ample news coverage and holiday offerings as the season approaches. Also notes a court case over a Shreeve cow, an antiant tax sale details, city council schedule, and Meat Week success for Neurothers clothiers.
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Vindicator
Republican
Grover Co- Operative Creamery Stockholders Meet
Stockholders met in Kendall and Morse office last Saturday with no business of importance. Tollifson to Better reports slight improvement and the patient can sit up in an invalid chair and be wheeled. Kendall and Morse add a telephone to their office. Regular Women’s Club meeting set for Tuesday afternoon December B at 3. Bay View meets December 9 with readings on German history and related topics.
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Leeson
Luther
Allen
Alexander
Germany
Mary Belle Scoville
Grace Episcopal Church
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Facture
Crtholls
T. C. Thompson
Atte
Yo Ds
Christatu -Serviews
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JW. Neyman
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Bunda
Selenol
Coontian
Neville Hall
John Sutton
Star
Xauadey
Witth and
Waah- Jogton Avenue
Penrith Street
Esther Lodge
Ml. W. A
Vandenburgh
Esthervilla
Wooduian Hall
Fort Dufrance
Wooman Lirste
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Af&am
North Star
O. B
Estherville
Rebekahe
Harmony Cave
K of
Red Gauntlet Lodge
Mont O Re —Annewan
Tweety
Rk. P. Hadl
Forest City Division Train Schedule Notice
Forest City Division for No. 708 Passenger at 9 45 am and No. 742 Freight at 6 30 am offer sleeping car reservations tickets and time tables. Apply to Rock Island Ticket rents.
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Forest City
Ato
Rock Island
Minneapolis and St Louis Train Schedules Mentioned
Local rail notices from Minneapolis and St Louis list passenger and freight numbers with times. It notes trains No. 30 29 31 and various freight forms, monthly days, and a local agent J. Nealy.
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Eatherville
General Directory Snapshot of Local Officials and Churches
A dense listing of city council members ward by ward, various city officials like Recorder and Superintendent of Schools, and a roster of church denominations with pastors and service times. Includes lodges and auxiliaries with meeting dates and officers, indicating a comprehensive civic and religious directory in a single issue.
Vose Piano Bargain Offered After Repossession
A buyer who purchased a Vose and Sons piano last June on monthly terms defaulted on payments. The seller reports reclaiming the instrument and offering it for sale at regular price minus amounts already paid. Piano in near new condition. Inquiries to C. W. Stockwell Armstrong, Iowa manufacturing agent Vase and Sons Piano Co. Also note Spirit Lake fire company hose tower replacement completed.
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Vose & Sons
C. W. Stockwell Armstrong
Iowa
Vase & Sons Piano Co
Fire Company
Spirit Lake
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