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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
5
Kretschmerization debate and election meddling outlined
Editorial argues the Kretschmer deal has reshaped Iowa politics crediting Roosevelt and others for the Hepburn bill's progress. It cites Ed Hunter as key in planning the Kretschmer maneuver, warns Perkins allies may contaminate campaigns, and discusses Memorial Day usage and new campaign disclosure measures in New York.
Political Factions Clash at West Waterloo Delegation Meeting
West Waterloo sends delegates to the Blackhawk county convention amid attacks from Maj. Rathbun who claims strong governor bid. The Sioux City contest hinges on Rathbun, Perkins, and Blythe claims, with August 1st panel fate. Newspapers praise press power shaping public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Weat
Waterloo
Perkins
Ed Hunter
Roosvelt
West Waterloo
Perkins Managere
Blackhawk
Perking
Maj. Rathbun
Rathbun
Sioux City
Marshalltown Times-Republican
J. W. Blythe
Marshalltown
Cummins Wins Big in Story County Republican Primary
Nevada Iowa June 4 Cummins captured Story county with 2324 votes to 1073 for Perkins securing 113 delegates to Perkins 11 The result excludes Collins township The progressive surge surprised with a landslide not anticipated by local standpatters led by W O Payne Reports cite visiting Perkins supporters and prior Chicago convention defections by Hellen Kamrar and others as factors in the upset
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Iowa
Gov
Cummins
Story County
Perkins
Collins Township
W. O. Payne
Story
Register
Leader
Chariie Hellen
J. L. Kamrar
Webster City
Roosevelt Railroad
Chicago
Sioux City Club
The Dubuque Scandal Echoes Across States
A multi-paper critique links Ed Hunter and Kretechmer to a Dubuque deal backed by Uncle Perkins. Senators Allison and Newt face pressure to intervene as accusations of bribery and betrayal surface. Calls arise for accountability and ethical leadership amid party tensions.
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Atlantic Messenger
Dubuque
Ed Hunter
Uncle Perkins
Kretechmer
Washington
Allison
Illness and visits populate local notes
Mrs. Johnson has been ill for a week. Geo H Reinicker and B B Jansen of Webster City visited the Schropfer family Sunday. Geo Yungelas, previously ill, is improving. Charles Mahoney of Fort Dodge was in the area on business last week. Jim Dundon ill with appendicitis awaiting possible operation. Elia Jensen of Fort Dodge visited Fremont friends last Saturday. Roy Van Winkle visited friends at Duncombe Sunday, then Webster City Friday. Mrs Hazen and daughter Vella of Stratford called on friends here Friday. Ed Thoreson and Henry Stemple spent Sunday at Ellsworth. Louis Peterson and Oscar traveled to Des Moines Saturday for an eye specialist. Jane 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy van Winkle
Duncombe
Webster City
Mitchell Fowler Wedding Attracts Sioux City Guests
Miss Maud Ferguson returns from St Louis for vacation. M M Bayless of Woolstock visits. Mr and Mrs L W Berkey stay in Stratford this week. Miss Bessie Cornforth of Waverly visits friends. W H Cook of Webster City in town on business. Miss Harriett McNee comes back from Greeley Col to spend summer. Mr and Mrs James Fowler of Sioux City attend the Mitchell Fowler wedding.
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Maud Ferguson
St. Louis
M. M. Bayless
Woolstock
L. W. Berkey
Stratford
Bessie Cornforth
Waverly
Cook
Webster City
Harriett McNee
Greeley
Colo
James Fowler
Sioux City
Mitchell- Fowler
Local Social Visits Reach Across Webster City Stratford and Jewell
Mrs Stahl of Webster City visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs D Billington. Madame s J E Johnson and Olof Anderson visited friends in Stratford Thursday. Miss Vera Sealine and May Brewer spent Tuesday with friends in Jewell. Lawrence Reilly made a business trip to Stratford Thursday. Ed McFarland returned to his home at Harold SD Friday. Gill Lund spent Wednesday with friends in Dayton. Pearl Brewer returned home Saturday from Webster City after a year of high school. Mrs Lavine and daughters Alma and Olive visited relatives at Stratford. A F Swanson made a business trip.
Political maneuvering over Dubuque county delegation
The Rockford Register suggests a deal to deliver the home delegation, noting distrust of the arrangement and predicting damage to Dubuque county’s name. It cites Kretschmer’s resignation as candidate for state treasurer and implies alignment shifts toward Perkins, drawing in Cummins county and Senator Allison’s interest.
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Odebolt Chronicle
Allison
Dubuque County
Perkins
Rockford Register
Kretschmer
Dubuque
Cummins
Kretachmer
Plea for Publicity From Mt Vernon Hawkeye
The Mt Vernon Hawkeye urges more publicity for public affairs including school boards and city councils. It criticizes secrecy in school-board “star chamber” proceedings and calls for frank open boards with a secretary to safeguard public information. It warns rumblings foretell unrest if information remains restricted.
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Mt. Vernon Hawkeye
Star Chamber
The
Hawkeye
Schoolwomen Host Friday Picnic at Hathways
Miss Silvernail and Miss Mabel Hughes led a combined picnic Friday at Hathways. Mrs J B Kennedy visited Webster City with Oberlin guest Miss Mary Richardson who taught locally and is known in the area. Miss Fitch and Miss Charlotte Green called on Mrs Nellie Dakin. Local homes including Kennedy Daniels and Schweppe recently received fresh coats of paint. Ben Hawke has been ill with a threatened lung fever.
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Silvernail
Mabel Hughes
Hathway's
J. B. Kennedy
Webster City
Mary Richardson
Oberlin
Ohio
W. H. Richardson
Richardson
Miss Fitch
Charlotte Green
Nellie Dakin
F. L. Daniels
W. C., Schweppe
Ben Hawke
Diverse visits and local notes highlight Jewell area
Mrs. Carrie Strong visits from San Francisco recounting earthquake tales. Local residents travel between Irvington Woodward and Ellsworth. Jewell Lutheran college completes term. Stanhope seeks carpenters as locals note travel and sports interest with University of Japan players arriving September 15. June 2.
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Carrie Strong
San Francisco
Cal
Loder
Irvington
Alva Headley
Jewell Lutheran College
Ole Kleavland
Universal
Ole
L. Bruynie
West
Chas. Anderson
Woodward
Ed Swift
Ellsworth
Lewis Tening
Webster City
Erick Christian
Roy Carver
Stanhope
Homer Brinton
Mies Cora Willis
Elleworth
Jewell
University of Japan
Localbusiness mergers unite Gue and Rinderknecht dray lines
Geo Morrow Williams and Hd Keegan announce consolidation of the Gue Rinderknecht dray lines with unconfirmed future for Gus. Edith Payne named Latin teacher and assistant principal. several residents travel to Denver and Chicago. a runaway horse incident leaves a child unhurt.
Pleasant Hill Attends Children's Day and Church
Mrs. F. D. Riley and Miss Zora attended Children's Day exercises in Stanhope Sunday evening. A goodly number were at church services Sunday. Rev. Crawford, the pastor, plans soon to visit his old home for a stay.
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F. D. Riley
Miss Zora
Stanhope
Rev. Crawford
Goon
Kentucky Notes on Local Events and Funeral Attendance
In Kentucky a pleasant trip is wished for, Chas Shearer and family attended Miss Kriel's funeral in Webster City, John Anderson and family hosted Mr and Mrs Ben Hollingshead and friends, Van Boskirk and Guthrie from Saratoga visited, two new phones installed at Ankrom and Barnes, Mrs Lochmiller visited Showmakers of Host Independence, Arnold Claflin Jr attended Ellaworth commencement with Nathan Obsorne, Will Arnold entertained the Ryan family, and school closed for summer vacation.
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Kentucky
Chas. Shearer
Kriel
Webster City
John Anderson
Ben Hollingshead
Sanday
van Boskirk
Guthrie
Saratoga
Horse kicks Bell in Rutledge barn injury update
George Bell, injured by a stallion at the Rutledge livery barn on Superior Street, sustained four broken ribs and internal injuries after the horse, in the corral, suddenly turned and kicked him Monday morning. He was near the animal when the incident occurred.
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Geo. Bell
Rutledge
Superior Street
Corral
Bell
Miss Jessie McMurray Leads Grinnell Impromptu Contest
Senior class at Grinnell selects Miss Jessie McMurray as their first representative in the Hill inter-class impromptu speaking contest after winning the senior preliminary. R B LeLoy seeks county push to state legislature with an independent petition. Wm Anderson of Jewell is the Republican nominee expected to win. Democrats likely to nominate as usual. Baby medicine ad for Helliater's Rocky Mountain Tea ends with price.
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Jessie McMurray
Grinnell
Hill
Miss McMurray
Webster City
R. B. LeLoy
Wm. Anderson
Jewell
Helliater
Ruegnitz
Countywide Free Tuition Scholarship Awarded by Highland Park College
Prof. Gerber reports President Longwell of Highland Park College Des Moines announced a free tuition scholarship in the regular didactic course awarded to each county in the state. The Hamilton county scholarship valued at 48 dollars is available to any worthy applicant through Supt. Gerber.
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Gerber
Longwell
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Hamilton County
Generous Des Moines Scholarship Aids Tuition
A scholarship covering a year of tuition is funded by a wealthy Des Moines gentleman whose name is withheld. Applicants may apply by contacting Mr. Gerber. the fund now rests in his hands.
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Des Moines
Gerber
Two Students Perfect in Spelling Honors
Two advanced fifth grade pupils under Miss Grace Lenhart achieved a perfect spelling record for the year. Arnold Pyle and Myrin Beat did not miss a word in the latest exercise.
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Grace Lenhart
Arnold Pyle
Myrin
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