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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1906
Page
4
A flood of brief declarations announces candidacies for sheriff supervisor clerk treasurer and representative in Emmet and Marmet counties. Candidates include Albert Anderson Samuel Cullings J. Breens Maria Pingret Roy Hipuby and David Fitzzakraly among others, all vowing to seek GOP primaries in September 1906.
A draft of candidate notices shows Emmet County Republicans naming a superintendent of schools contender, a district supervisor hopeful for Venter, Awan Lake and John Lake townships, and a call for county attorney re election. Local editorials discuss party unity, candidate conduct, and criticism of public figures amid campaign chatter.
Maine voters backed Republicans with reduced margins. Governor Cobb won by about 8,000 votes, far below the usual 26,000 lead. Rep. Littlefield was re-elected but his plurality fell from nearly 5,600 to about 1,000 as Democrats carried most cities. Sturgis liquor law enforcement and repeal proposals shaped results.
The arrival of W J Bryan in St Louis drew a large Democratic reception committee including former governors Stannard and Dockery National Committeeman Rothwell and Senator Stone. He planned a reception at the Hotel Jefferson and a speech at the Coliseum touching on government ownership of railroads and arguing railroads should serve the people.
A confused Italian customer failed to present proper identification and the Pullman Loan and Savings Bank refused payment on a check. News spreads that the bank is failing, prompting hundreds of depositors to rush the bank. Peace officers had to restrain the crowd, but the bank promptly paid all demanders and denied any trouble.
Washington reports American shipping interests near Havana will be protected by a U S cruiser The Des Moines cleared Norfolk and may proceed to Havana Officials note secrecy around the ship and President Roosevelt is credited with the sailing The move reflects higher concern over Cuban unrest and Palma's government aims to quell the revolt Inevitable consequences are considered potentially more serious than public reports indicate
Lightning struck the northeast Estherville area barn of G Ditty Tuesday causing a fire that burned the barn to the ground. Five calves perished in the blaze while a team of horses were saved. The hog house also burned but hogs were driven out. Tenant Mr Fank suspects insurance existed but cannot confirm amount.
Palo Alto County Republicans completed primaries with representative candidates RB Bergerson 612, J M Border 476, D E Kulp 454. auditor A A Haskins 386, J E Schooley 262, Sim R Stedman 868. clerk of court D KE Collina 687, R H Glenn 481, Jas Schenk 963, Carlie 8 Wells 240. treasurer G L Aschan 722, Edward G Kelley 816. recorder Omre Cattington 478, W H Lewis 968, Pearla Richardson 870. county attorney L G Arther holt 181, A J Burt 638, J E Williams 741. superintendent Della Gregg 480, Ethel B Randall 667, H A Welty 456. It is a good strong ticket throughout. Stedman’s Estherville friends praise his success.
In Havana on September 12 President Palma issued a decree suspending constitutional guarantees in Pinar del Rio Havana and Santa Clara. A supplemental decree pardoning repentant rebels and ordering arrests followed. Veterans peace commission at General Menocal's home denounces the move and insurgents are likely to join.
Havana reports indicate the Cuban government now suspects even veterans peace committee members of seeking a Liberal victory. The insurgent split widens as Liberal leader Alfredo Zayas is linked to rebels outside Havana. A separate dispatch notes farmer O Olson killed by a lightning strike near Pinas City during a severe electrical storm.
Jay Johnston & Co advertise as Our Jeweler is a good one and say Waterman's Music Store in the Opera House Block will sell instruments on long time and easy payments. The dealer claims to offer goods on merit and invites customers to inspect prices and quality. Waterman pledges cheerful service and invites orders for pianos.
In St. Cloud Minnesota on September 12 Rev C W Stark and anti saloonists seek to impeach Mayor J H C Robinson under quo warranto actions. Attorney General Young is named as complainant in the proceeding with the mayor cited to show cause in court for malfeasance in office. Shah signs reform ordinances at Teheran ending clergy led agitation.
The Plymouth district under Dist. Elder B. Y. Neal lists supplies for Plymouth Lime Creek Mason City Bonair Oakdale Glenville Lansing Hayfield Durant and more with C M Damon C W Howe and Wm Baldwin as superannuated J K Webb given standing transfer and M L Schooley as evangelist J H Potts supernumerary Also St Paul Minneapolis and Algona Winnebago districts show appointed supplies and supervisors including B Y Neal and R W Howell plus S L Kent and others in various towns and schools.
Burglarized the Kethervilla Jewelry and Music Co store on a Wednesday night last week. About sixty dollars was taken from the safe while the jewelry remained undisturbed. Manager Mr Adams says the safe was tucked when closed and the burglars either knew the combination or were expert. Entry was via a back door panel broken out, allowing them to slip the bolt.
Organized under Iowa law the bank at Ratherville in Immet County reports assets on Sep 4 1108. It lists cash on hand 1 208 07 and other cash items 900 341 04 including gold silver and drafts. Deposits total 72 742 72 with 72 782 71 sight deposits and no time deposits.
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