Will Try to Be Governor in Michigan Primary
The Democratic nomination for governor is discussed with Melb. Dowsing and Kimmerie named as possible contenders. Rumors mention a possible run by Wer Tis and Wig Uapide as the field develops.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
8
The Democratic nomination for governor is discussed with Melb. Dowsing and Kimmerie named as possible contenders. Rumors mention a possible run by Wer Tis and Wig Uapide as the field develops.
Mitchell claims the convention will oust Dolan from the district presidency and Dolan refuses to concede. A special committee appointed by national leaders would take charge temporarily, while Mitchell departs for New York. Dolan promises to continue as legal president. A strike is threatened.
Chief Dayle and officers faced a five day siege after a disorderly warrant targeted Melly Bishop the proprietress. Police guarded the home as a crowd of about 300 residents gathered, blocking access to food and water as reinforcements arrived and a standoff continued.
Whiteburg results show George W. Chathrie leading Permayer of Pillsburg by about 2 760 as Democratic Citizens and Civic League ticket. Charles WK Kirsechler defeats George B. Logan by a 5 00 majority for Allegheny City council seat.
El Paso reports that Robert Hannigan who was abducted at Silver Rim, Missouri, has been freed after ransom was paid twice. The case details remain under police inquiry as officials confirm the release of the prisoner.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to fortify blood and nerves by correcting a disordered stomach. It claims non alcoholic formula, lists ingredients, and offers to mail a free extracts booklet. It also touts pellets as a product aid and asserts safety and honesty compared with patent medicines.
Washington special reports that railroad rate legislation is overpowering all other business as senators debate subsidies and government control. President's public stance remains uncertain though his stated views could sway the outcome. Hale Warren Payne Gallinger Bacon and Fairbanks figure in quips and political exchanges amid the suffrage hearing in the marble room.
Chicago market charts show May wheat at 2.80 2 90 cents and corn around 42 46 cents with Sept figures. Hog, cattle, and lamb quotes listed along with cash grain bids. Buffalo New York report notes meteorite sale at 20000 and Tuskegee conference urges Negro farmers to own land.
The weather screen shows generally fair to partly cloudy conditions in Hiltols and Tadiana with moderate temperatures and southerly wind shifts. Lower Michigan expected warmer with increasing clouds, Wisconsin d Protatity rising, and Iowa mostly fair but warming.
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