Republican County Ticket Names From Webster City Ballot
A partial political ticket lists Representative Christian son from Webster City for coos Elsworth Treasurer John E Fardal Sheriff Shaffer School Superintendent Gerber Coron er Hall Surveyor Box Webster City 1st District Doolitt s Webster City Clear Lake Freedom Webster City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO
Christianson
Coos Elsworth
John E. Fardal
Shaffer
L. N. Gerber
Cencer
Webster City
Coron
Euperessor
E. D
Editorial comment on Iowa politics and party prospects
The piece discusses Bryan and Cumming in Iowa's 1896 context, notes Democratic shifts away from Bryanism, cites tariffs and foreign product debates from Ohio and Detroit press, questions Herriott policy and press honesty, and urges unity under Republican majority while resisting petty candidate bickering. It surveys several state papers and their stances on tariff reform and immigration.
Bryan warns Democrats must not abandon silver issue
In Chillicothe Missouri W J Bryan defended the party's silver position and warned against returning to Wall Street influenced platforms. He declined a 1904 presidential bid while noting he could not rule out future candidacy. A Rev Gilber Reid report on China cautioned that progress faces entrenched barbarism and longstanding prejudice, hindering modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Chillicothe
Missouri
Gisaeson
Democratic Party
Kansas City
Wall Street
Bryan
Gilbert Reid
China
Record of Mr. Cummins on the saloon question in Iowa
Des Moines report outlines Mr. Cummins record and stance on prohibition. Once an anti prohibition independent Republican candidate in 14 years ago, he has remained aligned with GOP leaders who back the liquor mulci law. The piece asserts his sincerity and consistency on public questions.
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Clinton Herald
Dave Brant
Spirit Lake Beacon
The
Herald
Philadelphia
William
McKinley
Iowa
Congress
Henderson
East
Des Moines
State of
Cummins
Governor Cummins Nomination Odds In Iowa GOP Convention
Dubuque Times notes the Republican state convention is close with 821 votes needed. Des Moines Leader tallies 713 of 1426 delegates for Cummins, 450 of them instructed, Harriman 141, Herriott 118, Trewin 125, Conger 80, leaving 294 undeclared.
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Dubuque
Times
Des Moines
Cummins
Harriman
Herriott
Trewin
Major Conger
Cumming
Johnson
Worth
van Buren
Webster
Dolliver
anti-Cummins
Allamakee
Fayette
Unrest Over Cummins Delegates Divides Party
The document outlines a split over Cummins on the first ballot with anti Cummins forces claiming a majority of uncommitted delegates. Contention centers on county support, potential losses on quotes, and contests in Carroll and Jackson counties as factions seek a majority in credentials and resolutions committees.
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Cummins
Carroll
Jackson
Bull Fights in America Critique Draws Mixed Omaha Reaction
The Nevada Journal reviews bull fights in Omaha noting initial humane aims with wooden swords and no gore, but an accident after which crowds returned seeking danger. It questions whether encouraging such perilous entertainment is wise, given risks to matadors and spectators. Heron, optician. Examination free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada Journal
America
Omaha
Local personals note a day of regional travel and visits
Numerous residents make business trips and social calls across Ellsworth Jewell Eagle Grove Kamrar Carroll Fort Dodge Woolstock Rolfe Gilmore City and La Porte. Notable movements include Prof Gerber Kamar attending to school matters and Mrs Falls returning from Denison after her father’s death. Mary Mickelson accompanied Hans to Eagle Grove for a brief stay.
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E. EB. Fox
Ellsworth
F. E. Smith
Iowa Falls
D. A. Kent
Jewell
C. A. Williams
Eagle Grove
Fort Dodge
L.jl. Estes
Woolstock
Wm. Wilke
Hans Mickelson
Mary
Rolfe
Gilmore City
Ina Horsfall
Julia Ingertson
Independenico
Local Residents and Visitors Tagged in Brief City News
A flurry of short notices records Bill Millard and others in Kamrar and Des Moines on business, visits by Dr Drake, Miss Axie Beightol arriving from Chicago, Dr J E Williams and Mrs Williams from Fingal Ontario, and various residents from Vermont to Hamilton county taking care of affairs and vacations this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Millard
Kamrar
Drake
Des Moines
Garland
Eagle Grove
Gerber
Bac Lake
Dubquie
Eattorney
Minh
TE. W. Boynton
Lake’ Okoboji
Hughes
Thin Patow
Carroll
Axie Beightol
Chicago
Weldon Helmick
J. E. Williams
H. Smith
Cleveland
L. C. Cleveland
Vermont
Palo Alto County
A. D. Hindman
American Life
Ing. Co
Desa Moines
Local visitors and residents noted in city
J R King of Jewell visited the city today Cha s Bossert of Woolatockia was seen in town Mra G B Neel visits Kamrar Rev B F Snook traveled to Des Moines Miss Genie Miller Rolfe visiting Mabbott home Miss Weaver Otho visiting sister Mrs A E Voight in city Miss Caro Pray Des Moines visiting friends Mra Albert Greeley returned from Stratford Prof Towle Humboldt called on friends Mrs W G Bale hosted breakfast F J Kernan of Des Moines was in town
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J. R. King
Jewell
Chas. Bossert
Woolatockia
Mra. G
Neel
Kamrar
B. F. Snook
Des Moines
Genie Miller
Rolfe
Mabbott
Miss Weaver
Otho
Mra. A. E. Voight
Caro Pray
Mra
Albert Greeley
Stratford
Prof. Towle
Humboldt
W. G. Bale
Tran
Miscellaneous City Notes and Local Visits
A collection of brief city items mentions visitors and activities. Notables include Mrs. Wm Anderson and Mildred of Jewell, Rev J M Harris and Dr Chaterton of Karmar, and J M Beardsley finishing a bank building in Hardy. Also notes Miss White’s return to Rolfe, Mrs. C B Rhoads’ visit, and discussions of courtship and matrimony among spinster groups in various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Anderson
Mildred
Jewell
A. A. Cook
Alden
Hardin County
J. M. Harris
Chatterton
Karmar
J. M. Beardsley
Hardy
P. m
Mra. H. M. Ware
M. H. Brinton
Wm. ‘McCleary
Ellsworth
Grace Harrison
Mra. H
M. Ware
Yeater
Lake City
A.L. O’ Connor
Iowa
California canned fruits offered at Stanton Hoyt’s store
Fruit is scarce but Stanton R. Hoyt’s grocery and crockery offers California sweet peaches pears plums and apricots at sale prices. 25 cent quality peaches and pears at 19 cents for large cans with 20 cent quality peaches at 16 cents. Eastern peeled peaches also advertised alongside this week’s deals.
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California
Stanton R. Hoyt’s
Real Estate Transfers in City Records
Real estate transfers list transactions including M W Manefield and wife to John B Hughee for Lot 9 Block 64 West City at 250 dollars. John E Fardal trustee to N B Evertsene for Lot 1 Block 20 Park Addition West City at 4 834 75 dollars. John W Pearce and wife to Mary Abrous for part of Lot B Eils Worth at 50 dollars. B F Erb and wife to B F Thomas for Lot 2 Block 5 Park Addition West City at 500 dollars.
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Manefield
John B Hughee
John E Fardal Treas
N. B Evertse
Park
L. F Empey
H Denekas
John W ‘Pearce
Mary ‘Abrous
Erb
F Thomas
Aversion to Fish Startles Noted Figures Through History
The text notes Erasmus disliked fish and reacted with fever to its smell. Ambrose Pare treated patients with strong fish aversions, one fainting at an eel and another convulsing at a carp sight.
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Erasmus
Rotterdam
Ambrose Pare
Rival Accusations Cloud a Love Triangle in Chicago Post
A dramatic exchange reveals threats and romantic tension as a suitor warns another to stay away from Miss Bilton. The rival claims Bilton believes the man is pursuing her, prompting a tense, clarifying response about her suspicions and intentions.
Man’s gait shows effort where head is lacking
A humorous proverb from the Atchison Globe notes that when intellect is absent one compensates with ambition and legwork. The saying remarks on practical effort over inner wisdom.
Speculation on World Overcrowding and Will Notice
A 1901 article discusses how population growth might crowd the earth by 2250 and mentions laws delaying overcrowding. It also includes a probate notice for the will of Bilt-Lente filed in Hamilton County Iowa with a September 16 probate date and a Webster City court entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Holt Schooling
Belgium
Schooling
District. Court of
Iowa
Hamilton County
Webster City
Wen Meadow
Glerk Datatot
Cour
Brennecke and Son Business Dissolved in Webster City
Notice records that C. H. Brennecke and Son in Webster City Iowa dissolved the firm by mutual consent on June 26 1901 The undersigned C B Brennecke Hopey will continue the business and settle all accounts owed or due by the firm.
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C. H. Brennecke.& Son
Webster City
Iowa
C. B. Brennecke
Hopey
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Tribune
Republican County
Clear Lake
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
Cedar Rapids
Boone Republican
Ohio Democracy
Ohio Democrats
Detroit Journal
Freeman- Tribune
John Herriott
Iowa State Register
Atlantic Telegraph
Freeman-Tribune
the Register
Alabama
South
Chariton
M. R. Ely
Heron
Optician
Frank Patterson
Pennsylvania
Isit
Atood
Lyon
Atchison Globe
Sonsumftion
Chicago Board of Trade
Martin
Om Slack
Iona
Fort Lee
Patla
Mason City
Hampton
Weare Commission
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