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Newspaper

Webster City Tribune

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

2

Bryan and Taft in Iowa political debate

A clippings page discusses Bryan’s stance on serving one term and Taft’s pursuit of principle amid Republican divisions. It notes endorsements from Sioux City Journal Cedar Rapids Republican and Iowa City Republican for Taft and critiques Bryan as a political talker. It also references W J Bryan supporting Roosevelt’s policies but backing Parker for governor.

Sioux City Cedar Rapids Iowa ‘City Iowa W. J. Bryan Cumming Claude Porter Bryan Roosevelt Alton B. Parker Hill, Belmont Mr. Bryan Democratic Party Republican Party

Where the Money Goes in Tax Levy Debate

A Webster City column analyzes tax levies showing schools take about 25.5 mills of 73.1 total, with county, state and city shares, plus township comparisons. It argues taxes rise as public costs grow and lists state institutions funded by local taxpayers.

Ss. the Freeman-Tribune Webster City Nerveus Dey S.e. Oe Liberty Township

Local Visits and Sunday School Note in Fairview Region

Fairview residents and relatives from Sara toga Pleasant Hill Webster City Okla and Stanhope gathered at various homes this week. Sunday school will be held at the schoolhouse each Sunday at 3 PM with the community listed for social visits and perfume purchases at Buster Browns on July 22.

Fairview J. JL. Groves Saratoga W. J. Ferrell Pleasant Hill Fred Kesler J. W. Allington Webster City Hargrove Mulherm Okla Frank Hill Will Dick Merle G. H. Dick Stanhope Mason Hill Joe Davis Leonard Hill

Reversal in Standard Oil Case Highlights Bogardus Testimony

United States Court of Appeals reverses Landis ruling in the Standard Oil Indiana case. Bogardus testimony deemed admissible, while fines and scope of penalty discussed. Court considers shipper intent and rate practices amid broad legal argument and potential rehearing.

Chicago United States Circuit Court of Appeals Standard Oil Company of Indiana Landis District Court Grosscup Seaman Baker Edward L. Bogardus Standard’ Oily Company Edward Bogardus Alton Railroad Holland Alton Road Interstate Commerce Commission

Government considers new case after river Standard Oil ruling

The decision questions rebates paid on shipments and outlines possible paths for further action. A rehearing could lead to a trial on the original 1,462 counts or one of seven additional indictments totaling 4,422 counts. Officials may transfer to western New York or eastern Tennessee districts where related indictments involve about 2,000 counts. The ruling underscores Elkins Act aims and marks railroads as central to industrial equality and competition.

Bogardus Court of Appeals Edwin W. Sims James H. Wilkerson Landis Grosscup Sims New York Tennessee Standard Oil

Two Children Drown In Carroll County Stream

In Carroll County near North Coon River two Heath children Helen three years and Harriet twenty months died in an accidental river drowning. Coroner’s inquest at the parents home found the deaths accidental.

Carrol Ellis Heath North Coon River Helen Harriett C. B. Emmons Hosea Heath Kelly Kendall’s Bridge

For sale farm and horseshoeing services offered

An advertisement offers horseshoeing with special care for road seters and faulty gaits at a location near Corbin feed barn, phone 1688, and a 240 acre Fremont township farm ten miles from Webster City and six miles from Duncombe listed at 75 dollars per acre with contact Louie Deiffe.

Corbin Martin Tomo BE. A. Curtis Fremont Township Webster City Duncombe Louie Deiffee

County bids for dam work near Webster City

Contract bids call for concrete or granite spillway and wallwork set 14 feet long with specified sloping and footing details. Certified checks equal to 10 percent of bid required. Bids due, with job to be done by July 1, 1909. Information at the Hamilton county auditor’s office in Webster City. Dated June 24, 1908. O A Cragwick county auditor H W Stafford chairman board of supervisors.

Township A. D Webster City Hamilton County Iowa H. I. Thompson The County Auditor O. A. Cragwick H. W. Stafford Board of Supervisors

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the Tribune Freeman-Tribune Pub. Co L. Hunter W. F. Hunter Business Agr Daily Freeman-Tribune Dr. Osler Crank Marshalltown Times-Republican Taft der Bryan Buck Stove Gompers Bh.h. Gary United States Steel Corporation Europe County Treas Freeman-Tribune Mt. Pleasant State Hospital Independence State Hospital Clarinda State Hospital Cherokee State Hospital State Sanitarium State Hospital State Soldier’s Home State Soldier’s Orphan’s Home State College For the Blind State School For the Deaf State Industrial School Fort Madison Anamosa State University State Normal School State College of Agriculture Corporation Fund Beagle Ipoor Soldier's Relief Peeater Oak Road Ume Peeenseenesese Os Congress Jawa United States Eressee Esees County Webster Township Contingent Seereeeeeaes Buster Brown's Tify Ster United States Court of Appeals Daily News Today Standard Oil Company Sheriff’s Sale State of Iowa Electa. Hammitt Emma Jane West W. H. West Electa Ham Imitt Upton Mullen Branch Bradfield Regulator CO Tlanta, Ga Shea Phe Ouehe Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Heath Carroll County Wade Dren
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