Primary Rage 5 Very Lively Governor Clarke Fight
Des Moines reports a crowded primary field as Gov Clarke faces opposition over capital extension while senatorial nominations stir Republicans and Democrats. Arthur Savage and A B Cummins clash for the GOP, Edwin MacEachern and Maurice Connolly contend for the Dems, with multiple runs for auditor and railway commissioners shaping a busy June 1 primary. Affiliation changes must be filed by May 22 per county auditors.
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Des Moines
Sperral
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Arke
United Sinates
Arthur Savage
A. B. Cummins
Washington
Edwin T. Maecedth
Maurice Connolly
Dubuque
Allen
Office of Auditor of State
Joe Byrnes
Byrnes
Trarding
Senate
David J. Palmer
Moe
James Wilson
Clifford Thorne
Col. I. T. Jones
Jones
Cosson
Meredith G O P Claiming Des Moines Senate Race
Des Moines reports E G Moon, manager for opponent Connolly, says E T Meredith is a Republican. Moon asserts Meredith backed Bryan in 1896 and published stories about the Prince of Pearet More, noting he was 19 in 1888.
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Des Moines
E. T. Meredith
E. G. Moon
Manrice Connolly
Meredith
Moon
Bryan
Pearet
Polk County
White Slaver York Indicted For Slavery Transport Case
Des Moines headlined indictment states GH York transported dressmaker Mrs Jackson from Kansas City to Des Moines for immoral purposes last December. York allegedly registered at the Savery hotel with Mrs Jackson as man and wife before grand jury. Witnesses testified and federal officer RW Wrote notes on York’s warrant. York spent Monday at the federal building without meeting Mrs Jackson.
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Des Moines
York
Theorge TV
Colfax
Jarson
Kansas
Savery Hotel
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Strevian
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Mra
How to Get Rid of Dandelions and Plantains at Home
Washington May 11 The Department of Agriculture explains the best method to eradicate dandelions and plantains in lawns. Use salt on the root tops or replanting methods, emphasizing spring timing and soil care to crowd out weeds. When infestations are heavy, alternate methods include topdressing, reseeding, or plowing and reworking soil.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
America
Europe
Europs
Man
Boston
Fire destroys Hoston store in Belle Plaine. losses total 19000
Belle Plaine reports final fire losses for the Hoston store at 19000 with Kalina Chess grocery 3000 and I L Cady Olmstead dry goods 10000 plus I E Snyder building 6104 insured. Fire began between 1 and 2 a.m. no wind aided suppression by four water streams for six hours. origin unknown.
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Hoston
Kalina and Chess
I. L. Cady and
GC. C. Olmstead
F. E. Snyder
Fromen
Supreme Court Shortens May Term Amid Scramble for Nomination
Des Moines Iowa May 1 The Supreme Court cut short the May term and members separated. Three justices are candidates in the renomination primary and they indicate some personal work is planned. The court will reconvene June 19 and 21 to hear matters including an application for release in a case involving Earl Codones. Amendments to procedures were debated, with a focus on whether each amendment stands independently under the constitution.
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Des Moines
Henech
Nelat
Earl
E¢Arh
Avery
Mother Away When Her Baby Is Buried
Sioux City May 16 Mrs Harry French 621 West Seventh street caused the arrest of her husband for disturbing the peace after he buried their 11 months old baby without her knowledge following the infant's death from pneumonia. French pleaded not guilty and the case was continued until tomorrow as the grieving father faced the tragedy.
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Des Moines
Raymond Devinney
Henry A. Devinney
Maury Street
Sioux City
Hie P Hone
Harry French
West Seventh Street
French
Mason City Convicts Begin Long Terms
Mason City May 16 Convicts from Mason City under police supervision departed for Anamosa and Fort Madison to begin prison terms. Herbert W. Tracy received 28 years for forest. Clarence Gilmore faced up to 20 years for attempted rape. Domenicus Unocensi drew five years for larceny.
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Mason City
Mavon City
Ed. Fitzgerald
Anamoxa
Fort Madison
Edwards
Keenan
Charles Dake
Herbert W. Tracy
Focest
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Gilmore
Township weed notices posted May fifteenth required
Township clerks must post weed notices between May 1 and 15 in two conspicuous places per township under a new Iowa law. The act requires destruction of noxious weeds on farms highways and streets at times to prevent flowering. From July 15 to August 16 weeds must be cut with a $160 fine for neglect by trustees or clerks. Declared noxious weeds include quack grass Canada thistle cocklebur wild mustard sour dock buckhorn plantain smooth dock wild carrot Russian thistle and others.
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Iowa
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
Memorial day plans and local events in Allison Iowa
In Allison Iowa on Wednesday business leaders formed Memorial day observance committees with FL H Hill J B Isaacson W C Shepard C F Missman F B Merrill Harry Hill W J Flower and E W Booton in charge. The junior class staged a one act farce Uncle Dicks Mistake at the opera house. A fathers meeting is set for Sunday at the Methodist church. The Butler county district court sits this week with many cases on the docket. Clarence and Gordon Johnson returned from Dubuque where they studied barbering. Mrs R D Shepard and her two sons visited from Osage at H B Haye n gas home. W R Law of Waterloo campaigned for congress. Mrs E C Briggs of Hannibal Mo visits for summer with relatives.
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Allison
FL H. Hill
J. B. Isaacson
W. C. Shepard
C. F. Missman
F. B. Merrill
Harry Hill
W. J. Flower
E. W. Booton
Opera House
Methodist Church
Butler County District Court
Clarence
Gordon Johnson
Dubuque
R. D. Shepard
Osage
H. B. Hayenga
W. R. Law
Waterloo
Congress
E. C. Briggs
Hannibal
Local Mishaps Reported In Orange Township Events
Orange Township notes injuries from a horse kick to Blough last Sunday morning. A hay-load toppled by wind marred Al McKay causing a dislocated ankle. J J Berkley broke several ribs in a hay rack fall. Teater works on a foundation wall for the janitor house. Delegates Herschel Harbaugh B Miller and Delta Lickty chosen for the Sunday school convention at Dunkerton. Miss Lusk returns home.
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Horon
al McKay
B. Miller
Delta Lickty
This Place
Dunkerton
Miss Lusk
Miss Belle Smith Opens 8th Grade Examinations At Town Hall
In Independence a young student was accompanied by her mother visiting the area. Miss Belle Smith is conducting the eighth grade examinations at the town hall Thursday and Friday of this week.
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Independence
Belle Smith
Town Hall
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