Republican state convention call and county delegate plan
A lengthy 1903 notice outlines a Republican State Central Committee call for a delegate convention in Des Moines on July 1st for statewide nominations, plus a county convention in Estherville Iowa to choose seven delegates to the state meeting and to allocate county representation by vote totals for W. B. Martin. The text also contains local assembly notes and political critique of ward leadership.
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Iowa
Deg ‘Moines
Earth County
Martin Republican
Boones
Buona Viata
Calhoun
Clay
Tickinson
Emmet
Humboldt
Crawford
Teossath
Pato Alta
Central Committee
R. W.spanor
O. W. Piillips
The
Republicana
Emmet County
Court House
Estherville
Des Moines
W. B. Martin
Republian
Stite
Ward caucus trouble taints First ward event
It is sincerely regretted there was any trouble at the First ward caucus Wednesday evening. Such incidents are lamented though they may reveal treachery and duplicity of some men. Mr. Lough had little chance to defend himself.
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Lough
First Ward
A. I. Lough
Emmet County Republicans call for unity over alleged fraud
Voters in Emmet County push for harmony amid accusations against Lough and his associates. A First Ward caucus gathering is framed as opposing fraud and defending justice, with supporters of Senator Bachman and Representative Robinson portrayed as true friends of the candidates and cause.
Emmet County called to stand for right and fair play
The writer urges Emmet county residents to oppose corrupt methods by Lough Whelan and Allen and to rebuke political interference by officials including Estherville postmaster Whelan. The piece claims a county ring ignores rules and insists on a fight worthy of the name to uphold fairness.
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Emmet
Lough
Whelan
Allen, Et al
Estherville
Contemned Tactics at Emmet County Caucus
A. B. Lough interrupted the First ward caucus attempting to seize control. The members, noting his frothings, ignored him and continued with the meeting. Many sympathetic to Lough condemned his action and rejected his bid for dictatorship over Emmet county Republicans.
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Emmet County
First Ward
A. B. Lough
Lough
Actuated Selfish Motives in Lough Controversy
The piece attacks A I Lough for pursuing personal gain under the guise of public service. It accuses him of unethical railroad caucus tactics, illegal Wednesday meetings, and coercing workers to sacrifice wages to influence convention seating, noting hurt feelings among railroad men.
Roosevelt Way Boosters Rally To Attend Woodmen Picnic
A Philadelphia Press note says supporters move swiftly to back the president, with momentum likened to an automobile. The M and St. Louis will run a special train for Estherville so attendees can reach Sturm Lake for the Woodmen picnic event.
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Philadelphia
Estherville
Sturm Lake
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