Delegates Named for National Convention from First Iowa District
Des Moines delegates Warren Beckwith Henry County James Wirick Van Buren Ab Anderson Des Moines J J Norrison Lee County named as alternates. First district caucus presided by Senator McArthur with J Wilson as secretary. Carpenter of Louisa urged a credentials committee after six proxies were refused. Committee members announced and seated the delegation led by Carpenter, signaling Weaver’s re election to the state central committee over Reilly.
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Des Moines
Philadelphia
Warren Beckwith
Henry
James Wirick
van Buren
Ab. Anderson
J. J. Norrison
Lee
McArthur
J. Wilson
Washing
Letts
Hendricks
J. Ives
Davis
Bell
Hamilton
J. M. Lytle
Washington
Keck
F. M. Wilcox
Louisa
W. B Southwell
Bryton
Jefferson
Carpenter
Gas line repairs prompt daily shutoffs in southwest city
Work continues on the southwest gas line with consumers in that area to be shut off from 2 to 6 o'clock tomorrow afternoon and every afternoon next week at the same hours until further notice due to repairing and extending the line.
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Southwest Gas Line
Consumers
Pleiser's Military Band Saturday Program Highlights
The program lists Admiral Deweys March, Clay Mosaic Overture, Hearts and Flowers, Salute to Boston march, Kugeola Gavotte, A Maiden's Caprice, Tampico March and other pieces conducted by Rollinson Tobani Brooke with titles noted.
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Pleiser
T. Hf
Rollinson Fitet Bien Mill HI
Hall Hearts and Flowers
Boston
J. O. Casey
Kugeola
Gavotte
W. P. Chalmers
T. H. Rollinson
T. P. Brooke
Monmouth Glee Club to Perform at Graham Saturday
On May 26 the Monmouth College Glee Club with Wagner Ladies Quartette and Mr McCoy will perform at the Graham under the First and Second United Presbyterian churches. They tour since January and bring an almost entirely new program. Reserved seats go on sale Monday priced 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 15. limited seating.
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Monmouth College Glee Club
Wagner Ladies’ Quartette
McCoy
Graham
First
Second United Presbyterian
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Friendly Circle Meets With Mrs Dewey and Mohr
The Friendly Circle gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Dewey and daughter Mrs Mohr for a cordial meeting. Mrs Mohr, who has lived with her mother, will move to their new home on Saturday.
Gas mains extensions expand near Square and South Washington
The Washington Illuminating Co extends its gas lines southwest of the square and into South Washington, outlining major improvements and ongoing extensions to improve service.
Pipe replacement projects seen around the square
Workmen have been busy removing old pipes and installing new larger lines from the southwest corner of the square to the residence of Capt. S A White. A new line is also being laid from the A Hise residence to the Miles Hradford residence in South Washington.
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Capt. S A. White
A. Hise
Miles Hradford
Washington
Sheep population surges in Washington township
John Kennedy of Washington township, assessor for eight years, notes the sheep herd has grown from six to 268 in the past decade, with rapid increases in recent years. He rests his belief on local returns showing 268 sheep this year.
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Washington County
John Kennedy
Washington
Assessor’s Books Returned for Washington Township
The assessor’s books for Washington township were returned to the auditor’s office. The records show totals including 430 swine over six months old, 5745 money and credits, and an all property total value of 278,144 with figures compared favorably to other townships.
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Polla Wbder Db
C. Sc
Ory Debeer
Fishing party enjoys day on Crooked creek for mud cats
A fishing party including Win Smouse Ralph Dougherty Rev Stark and Rev Howard McJunkin spent the day on Crooked creek luring mud cats. Thomas Girard of Wilton rented Smouse property in Columbian addition and plans to move with his family next week. Mrs Girard formerly Miss Kate Brown is welcomed by old Washington acquaintances. Ernest Sigmaster left for Chicago to work for Darling & Co where his brother Orvis is employed.
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Win Smouse
Ralph Dougherty
Rev
Stark
Howard McJunkin
Crooked Creek
Girard
Kate Brown
Washington
Ernest Sigmaster
Chicago
Darling & Co
Orvis
First Class Excursions From Washington on Low Fares
May 19 21 23 and other dates offer round trips and one fare plus small surcharges to Colorado Utah Detroit St Louis Paris and Old World via Madison Medicine Co and Great Rock Island Route agents. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation lines available.
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Washington
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
St. Louis
Detroit
Mich
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
New Orleans
Paris
White Star Line
International Transportation Co
Winter wheat acreage down but condition above average
The May 1 report shows winter wheat under cultivation at about 26.585 million acres, 3.563 million less than last fall, with losses from winter-killing Hessian fly affecting Indiana Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Illinois. Despite this the average condition across remaining acreage is 88.9 and rye and pastures show solid gains, while spring plowing lags in several states.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Ohio
Michiwin
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
California
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
New York
Kentucky
Illinois
Arkansas
Madrid faces ministerial crisis amid tax protests
The May 11 Madrid dispatch notes a possible cabinet reconstrucion spurred by demonstrations against tax policies. Dato has cut his Catalonia tour and returned to Madrid as theatres close in protest and police precautions rise. Across Spain stores shut and unrest spreads with no major disorders yet. London coverage adds Peel family heirlooms sale drawing £8,000, led by statuary and Chantrey bust of Walter Scott at £2,250.
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Madrid
Senor Dato
Catalonia
Balearic Islands
Tle
London
Peel
Sir Robert Peel
Lord Rosebery
Rothschilds
Chantrey
Walter Scott
Camden hanged man for double crime by infatuation
Francisco Abbatto was executed in Camden county jail for the murder of Genaro De Feo, whom he lured to the woods and decapitated. He then took De Feo's savings and persuaded Mrs. De Feo to go with him to New York.
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Camden
N. J
Francisco Abbatto
Camden County
Genaro de Feo
Abbatto
de Feo
New York
Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab advertisement
A cheerful refund promise accompanies a 25 cent price for Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab from Stewart's Pharmacy. The notice assures the purchase will cure or a refund will be issued.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
New School Commencement Plans Displayed Countywide
Display shows a new line of commencement programs and invitations for county schools. The four NAL handles Whiting's exclusive right Butler's and other well known houses. The text is garbled with unclear phrases and missing details.
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NAL
Whiting’s
Butler’s
Veranda Construction Stirs West Side Stores Dispute
Local sports discussion centers on a planned veranda built in front of second story over Work & Meek Stewart's pharmacy and Smith's grocery on the west side. The community notes the fight to be pulled off tonight amid little betting activity.
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Work & Meek
Stewart's Pharmacy
Smith’s Grocery
A Happy Family Sale of Washington Building Lots
The notice advertises fine Washington building lots with drainage shade and ornamental trees in a residential area. Lots priced from 100 dollars, with sidewalks and monthly installment plans to build homes per buyers plans, plus other properties offered on favorable terms.
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