12 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1914
Page
1
A long column notes farm timing for primaries, predicts Iowa GOP splits over Cummins and Connolly, cites Roosevelt vote decline and Salinger crowd, imagines a walking plow theft, and urges harmony as papers hesitate on endorsements. It mentions Parley Sheldon, Joe Allen, and the Sioux City Journal stance.
The piece cites Democratic discontent with Secretary Bryan and recalls his 1896 attacks on McKinley. It notes newspaper influence in Franklin County, critiques Woodrow Wilson positions, mentions plumbers indicted for trust activity, and teases Billy Sunday about a $20,000 fine in a Sioux City Journal query.
E T Meredith and Louis Murphy face criticism as Iowa Republicans show heightened political activity. Democratic nominee E T Meredith recalls opposition from most Democratic postmasters and local officials, claiming unfair statements influenced the outcome as the state votes show gains outside Dubuque County.
A campaign report notes the rival led by Mr Wilson in the primary, an outcome deemed unusual. The piece describes the lead as too formidable to overcome and frames the conclusion as surprising.
The paper endorses the Republican slate in Iowa and predicts success for state district and county candidates in November, noting possible exceptions for the second and sixth congress districts. It says national results hinge on Iowa’s GOP outcome and accepts the majority’s choice despite not fully favoring all winners.
Local reports dispute claims that the Ben Greet Players tore down the American flag in Kirksville Missouri. The incident stems from an earlier stage setup conflict and a janitor manager dispute.
S D Kimball laments population growth in Iowa, arguing that outmigration opens chances to claim a share of the state's agricultural wealth. The remark frames population decline as a perceived opportunity for others to reap benefits.
Two men were killed and four injured when the concrete garage under construction at Mrs. David Sccles's home on Twenty-fifth street collapsed at about 11 yesterday morning. The dead are Ju. C. Bell and William H. Wood, both of Ogden. Injured are John Champneys Andrew Sandell George Wright all of Ogden and John Lemar of Joplin Missouri.
Former President Roosevelt visited the Spanish royal couple King Alfonso and Queen Victoria at La Granja near Madrid. He toured gardens and the Escorial monastery with Colonel Roosevelt and his party, discussed Spanish history, and planned future visits to Toledo. Wedding plans for Kermit Roosevelt and Miss Belle Willard were announced.
Short notices list residents and relatives traveling or visiting in and around Fort Dodge. Robert Hoover returns from a F. L. Greeley home visit. several others depart for Hampton, Dumont, Blairsburg, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. relatives visit the Stahl and Kraemer households. and families from Kamrar and nearby towns are mentioned with their itineraries and hosts.
Annie C. Smith trustee notices Neleard Peterson that within thirty days of service he may avoid forfeiture of the sale contract for Lot 15, Block 7 Lawn Hill Addition Webster City Iowa by paying 260 dollars, including unpaid purchase money and service costs. Dated Webster City May 14, 1914.
A letter addressed to Dr. Wilbert Shallenberger at 766 Oakwood Boulevard in Chicago Illinois is noted. Further context about recipient or purpose is not provided in the readable text.
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