Tribune June 1, 1906 page
Brief readable elements show a June 1 1906 date and page content fragment. The item records a newspaper page segment with limited legible text.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
4
Brief readable elements show a June 1 1906 date and page content fragment. The item records a newspaper page segment with limited legible text.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The snippet references a service or offering titled Furnished by the Private Wire or the Martin Telephone Co. It implies a telecom related item or advertisement detailing exclusive access or setup by these entities. No additional context or dates are provided in the readable text.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.