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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
6
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The piece surveys reform debates and nominations including Ex-Governor Taylor for US senator in Tennessee, incumbents Cousins and Lacey renominated, and Fred Kretchmer withdrawing as Iowa treasurer. It notes Blythe’s caucus methods, Roosevelt Cummins support, and the fall of the paper trust as prosecutions loom.
The article notes a Detroit minister Rev James Clarkson plans sermons judged by congregations with a say when approach. It contrasts kerosene pricing and trusted industries under President’s anti trust stance.
Professor Chamberlain of Chicago Universality says the earth will swing in its orbit for 100 million years, a view opposed by the Second Advent Conference which fixes two possible end dates May 2 1926 and April 9 1981.
The Dubuque Times questions Kretschmer’s withdrawal from treasurer race tied to Senator Allison and suggests the move harms Governor Cummins campaign. Waterloo Courier links the episode to railroad lobby, Blythe machine influence, and party unity amid district voting tensions.
Regular correspondents report on residents visiting relatives returning home from Webster City. Wilful church trips include Rev G O Paulsrud to Wal lingford and Red Wing. N L Tur nagel and J O Anderson attend Iowa Norwegian Luther an Synod meeting at Calmar. Local grain movement rises with good roads and fair prices. A trip to Norway is planned for O Henderson and Sven Skele lasting about three months.
The corn is planted and the pig crop looks poor. Mason’s condition has improved since last week. A slight frost Monday morning caused no crop damage. Dutcher traded his Highview outfit for a North Dakota farm. Olsona and Sparboe family movements, plus visits between Radcliffe, Thor, Bricelyn, and Randall. Lakin Bros of Ellsworth bought cattle from Hin on May 28.
KAMABAR and E Woodmansee visited Clarion over the weekend with daughter Mrs Engle. Miss Anna Christenson spent the past weeks visiting friends in town. Mason Hill attended F M Bibler home Monday. O F Farr family hosting Vermont relatives returning home from Los Angeles. Nelson visited Woolstock for a weekend. Mrs W J Frakes spent Saturday at Webster City. Dr W W Wyatt visited the county seat Monday. The Sunday school entertainment drew a good crowd May 29.
Mrs Alva Williams and babies spent part of the week with JF Riley and family. Mr and Mrs W O McConnell visited Ft Dodge area returning Sunday. Dick Godsell and J R Johnston visited at Deffenbaugh home Sunday evening. Orman Rutledge was a Sunday visitor at L C Wood home. Mrs Chas Brill and sons of Kamvar visited Mr Anderson's Saturday. Wood horse died recently congestion of lungs thought cause. Horse valued at 150 to 175 dollars. Frank McConnell Grace McConnell and Zora Riley attended services in Webster City Sunday. Corn planting finished in vicinity and outlook for a good crop is promising.
Corn planting is complete with a good stand in Rose Grove. James Caudle and Mr. Thompson shipped stock to Chicago. Ed. T. notes a request to name northeastern supervisor district towns Blatraburg Williame Liberty Roce Grove Lyon Lincoln. E. P. Lande sold a home to Pierson. W. W. Loban adds veterinary instruments. Mrs. Louis Hanson seeks hospital treatment. George Talcott works for his uncle Fred. Meg Bryan's school in Liberty Township closed Friday.
Local brief items note Mrs. Hall of Webster City visiting Fremont relatives amid illness, and various social visits in Iowa Falls and Dancombe. Detroit talks of a street railway strike grow as drivers demand higher wages, with a 20 to 25 cent offer rejected at a mass meeting. Arkansas lawmakers face indictments for boodling as Webb Covington is served a bench warrant. Surgeons gather in Cleveland for the American Surgical association meeting with many papers read.
Mrs. Mark Bishop of Gilbert visits her mother in Stanhope. Frank Ristrim travels to Chicago for a brief visit with brother Fred. Mr and Mrs W T Stephenson and son Bruce attend to business in Webster City. Mrs Frank Steandera and children return home to Knoxville after two weeks with her mother Mrs East. Mrs E J Johnson has been ill the past week. Miss Myrtle Dick of Webster City is mentioned.
Soft coal miners of Kansas Arkansas and Indian Territory in conference here agreed to accept the proposition by the Southwestern Coal Operators association. The agreement awaits referendum ratification by the miners and is expected to reopen the mines in the named states by June 10.
Edward H Harriman and Stuyvesant Fish wage a high stakes battle for control of the Illinois Central railroad. Fish issues a board statement detailing his nineteen years as president and urges stockholders to back the current leadership, signaling a finish to the struggle.
Reports from Salvador state that Guatemalans and sympathizers are heated over the Guatemala crisis. General Toledo plans to invade central Guatemala and meet Cabrera’s army at the capital gates. Cabrera’s claim the revolt is crushed is mocked while Barillas gains support and Pineda’s forces move toward Peten. Cabrera fears for his safety and may flee as tensions rise.
Central City Nebraska May 31 The Nebraska Association of Friends plans its annual meeting next week aiming to establish a distinct Nebraska yearly meeting separate from Iowa. Supporters expect a stronger church in the state and better backing for the local college with hopes to secure a summer endowment.
Classified notice indicates availability of all kinds of job work at the Free man Tribune office, inviting applicants to inquire for duties and pay. No further details provided in readable text.
The Hub novelty store in the city has been sold by W Ehrlich to the Olson Land company of Chicago. B F Nickerson of this city arranged the trade, using a half section of South Dakota land near Aberdeen as partial payment. The Olson company takes stock and Nickerson will oversee operations as local representative, with Ehrlichs planning to move to Washington.
Miss Loueen Pattee of Oak Park Illinois, formerly of this city, writes that this summer she and a Moscow Russian friend will tour Switzerland. Pattee has European travel experience and intends a walking tour of the famed Alps region and its grand scenery.
The Robertson Projectoscope company presented moving pictures to 1200 attendees at Carnival Park. The show drew packed seating with 200 standing. Prof Struck the conjurer and Mr Willard received praise for performances. Secretary Kearns promises more seating and a future event with sesta. The Dalbey harp orchestra opened the program.
Invitations announce the marriage of Leah Blanch Bair to Elbert Ferrell in this city. The ceremony is at 8 p m on June 8 at the bride’s parents home. Bair and Ferrell are prominent locals with ties to the Iowa Separator company.
Roy Hutchinson resigns as baggageman at the Northwestern passenger station and will transfer to a brakeman role running out of Eagle Grove. Sam Butler fills the position temporarily here. Frank Greenwood, recently at the post office, may take the post.
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