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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a historic newspaper masthead with editor contact details, postal concession notice, and registration info dated 1887. Details include editor George A. Nichols and remarks about second class mail, suggesting arrival of a local publication in a 19th century postal era.
The Estherville paper reviews Boon T. Carrell born on a farm in Emmet County in 1860s, a teacher turned journalist and law student who has served as state senator and is in his third term as auditor. It praises his integrity, discipline, and public service, noting his long campaign work, church involvement, and support for Republican policies and industrial protection.
An authentic report warns that under Governor Coutetti and Committee Chairman Karst the state has run deficits for five years. Revenue fails to cover expenses with warrants likely marked not paid for lack of fitness. January 4 general revenue totals only 2000, and even full institutional funding would deplete the treasury. Expenses rose after two levy raises, with projections showing a shortfall of about 76,000 dollars for the state’s share.
The piece argues that the chosen Inadera aimed at crucifying the corporatinnas and promoting pro malate, despite a depleted treasury and state debt. It predicts the next legislature will enact stringent economy measures, insisting there is no reason for the state to remain in debt. Reform comes at a high cost.
A notice from Senator Geo. Kinne states he will not seek reelection, altering race dynamics in the district. The piece also discusses candidates, primary methods, and local political implications alongside reflections on railroad policy and a local drowning related court ruling.
A letter urges Iowa voters to elect HB EF Carroll as governor citing his birthplace on Iowa farm forty eight years ago and noting his wide service as state Senator and Auditor. The piece portrays him as a true blue Republican with no factional pledges and asks support for Currell while mentioning a recovered local jewelry find marked H W H.
A Des Moines Capital style report details intra party strife as Iowa Republicans purge nonresidents and seating proxies. Cal George and W. J. McCoy are centerpiece figures amid allegations of trickery to control the state central committee and punish dissenters.
A biot state committee stands as a bid on the Iowa Republican party. The text laments that such actions recur year after year with no consequences for those who carry them out.
Boyle of Whittemora the Senator was in town Monday and faced strong requests to run for the state senate. It is expected petitions will be circulated under the primary law to place his name on the ballot.
Various hopefuls emerge for county offices in Yor County with Brownell Jacobson KE Hanson and J C Lovell linked to treasurer seats while L Th Lawrence and G T Peterson target clerk. Incumbents likely to seek sheriff and recorder reelection. K J Ridley eyed for county auditor, with Geo Shifflet and Miss Pingrey also noted. New accounting office for northern district forms. A Middleton to lead with a twelve-person staff. Two freight trains halted on side tracks near Waterloo and Webster City to satisfy a 16 hour rule. Damon's Colored Concert Company planned for Jan 18 at the Opera House.
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