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Webster City Tribune

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1906

Page

4

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Self appointed delegates and Iowa GOP clash in press debate

Editorial condemns self appointments to a rump Chicago convention and critiques Iowa figures Blythe Cummins and Perking in a widening battle over railroad influence and party unity. It argues a rail tax and corporate interests threaten true people’s candidates and warns of misrepresentation in the forthcoming Republican convention.

Webster City Chicago Fred. Kretechmer Iowa

Fight within the Republican party to defeat Cummins and resist railroad influence

The Freeman-Tribune argues that defeating Governor Cummins by the Republican convention harms reform more than ousting Perkins at the polls. It urges progressives to stay inside the party to purge the railway-affiliated faction Blythe Hunter Young and back Perkins if nominated.

Iowa Northern Securities Company Rock Island Railroad Perkins Cummins Freeman- Tribune Blythe-Hunter- Young Republican Party Freeman-Tribune

Kansas needs a railroad assessment boost says governor

Topeka Capital reports Governor Cummine of Iowa notes an 83 percent rise in railroad property tax and a $49 million drop in land value assessments. Kansas meanwhile shows a $20 million rise in realty and stable railroad assessments, as the state rail assessors, including Lt. Gov. Hanna and others, prepare the 1906 railroad property assessment after eleven prosperous years with only a 2 percent increase.

Topeka Cummine Iowa Kansas State Board of Railroad Hanna Burrow Kelly Wella Coleman

Kretschmer's Reward Shapes Iowa Political Fallout

The Sioux City Journal vents strong critique as Kretschmer’s actions in Dubuque shift support from Perkins. It notes Perkins’ gain from Kretschmer’s move, complains of perfidy by Perkins rivals Blythe and Hunter, and questions Perkins’ stance on Cummins delegation and withdrawal implications.

Dubuque Perkins Mr. Perkins J. W. Blythe E. 8. Hunter Kretschmer Iowa Geo. D. Perkins

Blythe Loyal Counties Back Cummins In Iowa Campaign

The article notes that counties loyal to Blythe elected Boies over Hutchinson, while Cummins strength in 37 counties gave Hutchinson 48,727 votes to Boies 46,448. Blythe counties favored Boise 66,274 to Hutchinson 57,516, a Democratic edge of 8,757. Only Crawford county in the Tenth district is Democratic. The piece cites Cedar Rapids Gazette as suggesting Blythe supporters may aim for U S Senate seats.

Blythe Horace Boles Capt. Hutchinson Cummins Hutchinson Boies Boise Perking Monona Woodbury Johnson Roosevelt Crawford County Perkins J. W. Blythe E. E. Hart Iowa United States Senate Cedar Rapids Gazette Allison Dolliver Cumming

Weavers Remedy Proposed Colonization Solution in Des Moines

Gen James B Weaver urged solving the Negro question by settling African Americans on arid western lands. He condemned slavery as the war’s cause and promoted West irrigation as a path to homes for the colored people, claiming shared humanity and divine purpose.

James B. Weaver Des Moines West Cvil Eli Whitney Abraham Lincoln Africa

Entertains Friends With Supper And Games

Mrs. Minnie Bone hosted a small group of friends for an evening of sociability with a 6 30 supper. The table featured roses and clovers and two guessing contests sparked lively conversation. Attendees included Miss Winifred Ennis, Miss Marie Powers, Miss Alice Kennedy, Miss Cora Cadwell, and Miss Grace Hillock.

Minnie Bone Winifred Ennis Marie Powers Alice Kennedy Cora Cadwell Grace Hillock

Hunter-Closson Invitation Announces June Nuptials

Miss Dot Hunter of this city to wed Mr Richard Closson of Carroll Nebraska in a June 12 evening ceremony at the bride’s home 626 Fleet Street The couple’s families and careers are noted with Hunter a Freeman Tribune bookkeeper active in church and Sunday school while Closson edits The Index in Carroll and has practiced law in Webster City.

Dot Hunter Richard Closson Carroll Nebraska Fleet Street Miss Hunter D. L. Banter The Freeman Tribune Congregational Church Closson Index Webster City

Shoshone Reserve Opening Anticipated August Fifteenth

Government plans to open Shoshone Indian Reservation registration around August 15 with two week period, followed by drawings in September. Northwestern Railroad officials push to finish line to Lander prior to land opening while workers lay track toward Shoshoni. Over 600 people have moved to Shoshoni seeking homes or temporary quarters ahead of the settlement draw.

Northwestern Railroad Company Wyoming Northwestern Lander Wye Shoshoni

Birthday Party For Master Harry Ash In Carroll Nebraska

A 13th birthday celebration for Master Harry Ash, son of Mr. and Mrs. R H Ash, is held at the family home on East Second Street from 4 30 to 7 30 PM. A three course supper is served on the lawn at 6 o clock with assistance from Mesdames J B Meller Charles Wiltsey and Misa Nellie Sullivan. Readable guest list includes Reed Hamilton Tom Kimmel Frank Sprague Cady Anderson Eldon Bish Henry Mahoney Merrill Cleckner Frank Rinderknech Leo Donovan Ralph Stearns Walter Willson Randall Burleson and many others. A request appears for large white rags at the office.

Harry Ash R. H. Ash East Second Street Reed Hamilton Tom Kimmel Frank Sprague Cady Anderson Eldon Bish Henry Mahoney Merrill Cleckner Frank Rinderknech Leo Donovan Ralph Stearns Walter Willson Randall Burleson Malcolm Mallen Elmer Arnold Harold Meekins Glen Best Ralph Mertz Claude Boyd Merris Merrill Verne Tewart Jay Walterick Ernest Bell Ray Wilson Eugene Meller Jesse Knight Lewis Richardson Fred Herfurth Nick Kennedy Harry Ingerman Vivian McCullough Misses

Furnished by the Private Wire or the Martin Telephone Co

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Martin Telephone Co

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