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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
3
The Freeman Tribune comments on income tax advocacy by President Roosevelt, Dolliver’s views on corruption, and the push for corporate restraint. It criticizes papers backing Cummins for governor while warning that powerful interests will resist reform, predicting surprises in Iowa politics.
The Hampton Chronicle cites rival presses accusing Senator Allison opponents of dirty tactics and calls for public scrutiny. It notes Webster City Freeman-Tribune and others face slander charges, urging proof of allegations and defending voters’ right to decide Iowa’s senate race.
The Webster City Freeman Tribune contrasts William Larrabee with Allison, labeling Larrabee a demagogue and crank while calling Allison a statesman. It questions Larrabee’s achievements for Iowa, noting his gubernatorial term and business success as limited and unimpressive beside Allison’s broader record.
The piece argues Senator Allison will be the corporate crowd choice if he seeks another Senate term. It asserts the primary law would secure Cummins’s nomination regardless of press opinion. It notes Allison has loyal GOP support and recalls Cummins’s gubernatorial renomination fight last year.
Gov. Cummins announces candidacy to succeed Allison in the Iowa senate. Editorials suggest hostility and threats, with jokey comments about health and self sacrifice. City water well casings inspected show good order. another analysis due soon. Chair caning classified by J. W. Royal.
A Minneapolis bound dispatch reports J K Johnson of Estherville Iowa plans to travel to Valadolia Spain to secure an estate reportedly worth about 100 000. He insists he will not be swindled though many fear con artists on foreign soil. Johnson travels via New York Havre Paris to Valadolia carrying funds on banker guidance.
Stratford Courier reports Miss Anna Tatham and Alda McFarland closed their north Stratford schools Friday afternoon and Saturday to return to Webster City for vacation. Mrs. Carl Hakes and her young son Ralph left Saturday afternoon for Webster City after visiting local families. The family recently moved from Kansas to Iowa.
Stanhope Mail reports Farmers Elevator and Live Stock Company shareholders held a large meeting last Saturday and arranged a surplus division of about 4000 dollars. The firm, capitalized at 5000 with plans to rise to 10000, credited George A. Nelson for the turnaround.
The first regular meeting of the Hamilton County Retailers Association was held in the city hall. Members discussed forming a rating book to identify deadbeats and good payers and planned monthly meetings with both city and county participation to boost local business and crop markets.
Friends gathered at the DeFrance home at Superior and Walnut to surprise Mr. DeFrance on his 75th birthday. The event coincided with the DeFrance couple’s 56th wedding anniversary observed the previous Sunday. Guests included A Cummings, John Berogan, J W Adams, Mrs I Ingertson, Mrs A H Wentworth, Mrs Hoffman of Decatur county. An enjoyable social followed at G D Berogan’s northeast of town with an audience of townsfolk despite muddy roads. The program featured pupils delivering performances.
Captain N P Hyatt received a cute puppy from the Victor Talking Machine Company during a Chicago trip where he bought a fine machine for the armory opera house. The live dog named Fido warms the Captain's heart as Victor company pledges protection. A new red light signaling device for night police has been installed and is in operation. F. A. Roygen, dentist, Second St.
The Cooper school presented teacher Miss Eva Lyon with a water set as thanks for her work. Students served ice cream and cake, and about $11 was raised for the organ fund, marking a successful term.
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