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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
3
Freeman-Tribune editors publish notices from B H Sutton Geo Doyle and H L Thompson announcing their candidacy for sheriff of Hamilton County subject to the Republican primary decision. Each candidate requests voters to consider them in the upcoming primary.
Two notices announce candidates for Hamilton county offices. Peter Howe of Stanhope Iowa proclaims his bid for sheriff subject to Republican primary voters on June 13 1903. P J Brandrop of Stanhope Iowa announces his candidacy for treasurer subject to Republican primaries on June 18.
Several notices from Hamilton county announce candidacies for county offices. Names include a county superintendent candidate seeking Republican primary nomination and incumbent surveyor J N Tliff announcing re nomination after Republican primaries. Webster City and June dates appear in the notices.
Notice of a Republican primary election to be held Saturday June 13 1908 in all precincts for representatives county treasurer sheriff surveyor coroner and district supervisor plus delegates to the county convention to select the county central committee member from each precinct and conduct other business. Polls open 2 pm close 7 pm Republicans only. County convention at Webster City courthouse Tuesday June 23 1908 at 2 pm to select 11 delegates to the state convention. Representation based on 26 votes for N B Martin secretary of state last fall.
The piece surveys Democratic splits and Republican dynamics ahead of the 1904 convention. It notes Governor Cummins' Des Moines focus during floods, the split among rival papers, and fears of treachery within Roosevelt’s camp. Observers predict Roosevelt’s renomination but warn of plotters seeking his downfall.
The piece urges Republicans in Iowa to back Cummins in tomorrow’s primaries. It warns that anti Cummins forces aim to control county delegations and the state platform to challenge the governor. It calls Cummins supporters to stand by their colors and push solid Cummins delegations.
Rev. Dr. Dwight Hillis, president of the Foreign Missionary Society, denounces a New York dinner insult to Booker T. Washington. He condemns the attack on the Black educator, cites biblical justice, and pledges personal hospitality if needed.
Town debates temperance path as critics call for drastic measures while acknowledging long timelines. The piece argues patience, persistent education, and steady laws are needed, noting progress over decades and predicting future improvement unlikely to be immediate. It warns against violent measures or bitterness.
Freight train No. 81 eastbound derailed at 6 30 this morning near Duncombe when a defective draw bar fell and dragged into the track. The car and four following cars derailed with one coal car scattering hard coal along the line. No injuries reported. Fort Dodge wrecking crew cleared the track after about three hours.
The Webster City ball team defeated Vinton 9 to 0 with Yeasler pitching for Webster City and Worthing opposing. A fair sized crowd saw the game. Ted Green will pitch the afternoon game, and Vinton will return tomorrow for both morning and afternoon contests.
Sheriff J. H. Shaffer states that circulating reports of A. W. Little being named deputy sheriff on Mr. Sutton’s advice are unfounded Sutton opposed the appointment and the assertion has no basis in fact.
The funeral for the late Wm Wonders will be held at the home of Wealey. Martin tomorrow afternoon at 2 oclock.
The text outlines the structure of the county Republican committee, precinct committeemen duties, vacancy rules, and the organization after county conventions. It details primary rules including notice, voting times, ballot handling, delegate selection, and canvassing, with provisions for amendments and potential abolition by vote or convention.
Article III defines the roles of chairman secretary and treasurer with duties typical to each office. It also states the chairman as the active force and immediate director of the campaign.
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