Senator Allison Dead Father of the U S Senate Passes
The obituary recalls a 46 year national lawmaker born March 2, 1828 in Wayne County Ohio. Educated at Wooster Academy Allegheny Meadville Western Reserve. He served in Congress from 1862 to 1871 and in the Senate from 1873 onward, chaired key committees, and was offered top federal posts.
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Wayne County
Ohio
Wooster Academy
Allegheny College
Meadville
Western Reserve College
Hudson
Dubuque
Gov. Mickaeons
Congress
House
United States Senate
Finance
American Commission
Brussels
Treasury
Garfield
Harrison
McKinley
Senator Allison
Guio
Perry
Cummins Seeks Governor Post After Allison's Death
The report notes Governor Cummins visiting his brother in Lake Forest Illinois when news arrives of Senator Allison's death. Cummins declares he will try to succeed Allison, claiming his supporters view him as the logical northern successor. The piece also lists Democratic majorities in seven northern states for a prior year and party seat distribution in the House. It covers Marshalltown strike disruptions with railcar shipments and strikebreakers, a family feud prompting mayoral aid, and a local street carnival upcoming.
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Cummins
Lake Forest
Inl
Chicago
Benator
Allison
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Indiana
Illinois
New Jeraey
Wisconsin
House of Representatives
Senator William B Allison Dies Suddenly in 19th Century Record
Senator William B Allison died Tuesday from heart weakness after a brief illness. A long serving lawmaker born in Perry Ohio, he was often called the Father of the Senate for 34 years in the U S Senate and eight in the House. He returned home from the country two weeks prior and passed away at 1 33 am.
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William B. Allizon
Onco
Allizon
Senate
William Boyd Allison
House of Representatives
Allison
Congress
Blaine and
Garfell
Local Notes and Oddities From Nearby Pages
Franklin farmer Matt Peterson clears forty tons of clover from ten acres. Austin Mint Medical Society met in Hampton to discuss a savings bank with eight hundred fifty thousand capital in Marshalltown. Beady of Dumont loses four pieces of a small jewelry item when a doorway door closes on a passenger coach. Hettler brothers near Tama Folk sell forty six hogs averaging 303 pounds at Chicago market priced 6.80. Patterson’s store in Hampton to be newly revived. Z Mcmian, 84, dies in Denville and is buried in Hampton. A Mason City man involved in a money dispute over a 925 hoax to reclaim funds by law process.
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Marshalltown
T. R
Town Central
Gome Eastern Point
Matt Peterson
Austin Mint Medical Society
Hampton
C. TD. Williams
Bampton
J. McGuire
Lake Crystal
Minn
QO. W. Beady
Dumont
Hettler Brothers
Towa Falle
Chicago
Patterson
Z. McMian
Denville
Til
Fire Loss at Greene M A Palmer Slivery Barn
A Greene county blaze at Greene destroyed Palmer & Co's slivery barn and contents at midnight Sunday. Loss runs about 35000 with 2000 insurance. Seventeen head of cattle ten tons of hay buggies and other items perished in the fire. Fire origin suspected to be incendiary. same community recently saw a Barn blaze by McCracken Broativary six months ago with unclear cause.
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M.A. Palmer & Co
Greene
Guy Mamilton
McCrackeo
JOWA CROP BULLETIN Rainfall Below Normal Sunshine Excessive
Des Moines reports excellent field work and rapid corn growth last week. Haying and harvesting near completion, threshing general. Temperature near normal northwest and 3-4 degrees above in east. Rainfall below normal in all districts. sunshine excessive. Early planted corn in Van Buren county three feet high with ears forming. central and northern threshing yields exceed southern early reports.
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Des Moines
van Buren
Blackmail Trial Nears End in Iowa Case
A Hardin County man faced U S Commissioner W A Johnson at Fort Dodge on blackmail charges after Postmaster Harris of Kidora testified the suspect admitted sending the letters to Wm Barry of Hampton. US Inspector Jon Farrell leads the government case as the man sought payment to avoid publicizing alleged infidelity.
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Barry
Thos. Walker
Danger
Tie
Walker
Railroad Woes Prompt Iowa Rail Commission Inquiry
Iowa railroad officials study complaints from southwestern towns including Tingley Clearfield and nearby communities. Burlington service under investigation by state commission. aim to improve train service for about 71,000 people in the region. The commission plans to go to Chicago to uncover the issues and hopeful reforms.
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Iowa
Des Maines
Jong
Chicago
Stelt
Tingley
Clearfeld
Narle B. Young
Ackley
Towa
State University of Iowa
Coe College
Young
Twentp Atx
Towns reject improved service plan in State section
The passage notes several towns unable to bear the improved service demanded, plus a claim by a company about rerouting trains via Van Wert to Mount Ayr after Aug 2. It mentions Cedar Falls, Belmond, Jewell Junction, Iola County, Mason City seeking B.A. headquarters, and other localities showing interest in headquarters and operations, with various incidents including a jail escape attempt and a near escape at Nevada jail.
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van Wert
Mount Aye
Belmond
D Sheffer
Cedar Falla
Jewell Junction
Iola County
Iowa Falla
Deepke
Fixed figure for land sale in Butler county
Walter Austin living eleven miles northeast of this city in Butler county sold his improved farm to Mrs. J. Johnson. The sale price was 125 dollars, and the new owner now tenants the Martin farm four miles northeast of town. The Austins plan to return to their former home near Lancaster Wisconsin.
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Walter Austin
Butler County
Sale of Rieken Farm Near City Nets 103 Per Acre
The 110 acre Rieken estate land was sold by Referee Sherman Hath to settle the estate. Bidding reached 103 per acre for land six miles northeast of town. The sale coincides with new rail timetable plans linking the city to the Twin Cities via St Paul and Des Moines.
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Rieken
Sherman Hath
Reiken
Carrie Kramer Marries Martin Lindeman in Prairie Ceremony
This morning at Mrs. H. Kramer's home the marriage of Miss Carrie Kramer to Martin Lindeman took place. Rev. G. Meinzer officiated in the presence of relatives and selected friends. The couple plans a two week honeymoon visiting points east before settling.
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Miss Carrie
Martin Lindeman
Rev. G. Meinzer
Points East
Tne Worne
Off for the Dakota Plains to settle homesteads
Seven young men and two young women bid farewell to friends and plan to travel to the extreme northwest of the state to occupy homestead claims they filed months ago. They intend to grow up with the country, bringing lumber and building materials, a cow or two, chickens, and household goods to establish thrifty homes and aid regional development. The party includes Mollie Blake Edith Berg Ben Blake Charles Dyketra John Ubben C Carlson Ed Bruning.
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Sansark
Lncal
Azares
Dakota
Mins Mollie Blake
Mise Edith Berg
Ben Blake
Charles Dyketra
John Ubben
C. Carlaon
Ed Breuniog
Making a Good Improvement at W H Coettel & Son
W H Coettel & Son plan a sixteen foot long one story addition to their premises. The interior will feature a double deck setup requiring extensive remodeling and rearranging. The extra space will enhance display and storage for their line of goods.
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W. H. Coettel & Son
People plan two-month Germany trip via Emdee and East Sheeland
L Blattspieler and daughter Miss Tenaé-Leave This Walk ly along with Blattsplejer and daughter Misa Tens expect to depart late this week for Germany. They will visit Emdee and East Sheeland and other points before returning, planning about two months away.
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Miss Tenaé
Blattsplejer
Misa Tens
Germany
Emdee
Sheeland
Touriata
Europe
Acklay
Waterland
Reunion of Old Settlers at Harp ton Aug 14
Franklin county old settlers annual reunion to be held in Harpton Friday August 14 includes a reunion of all old soldiers. Speakers include Walter Smith congressman from Connell Bluffs district and Chas Pickett of Waterloo in the afternoon. Won M McDonald of Bayard and President Patton of Memorial University at Mason City will speak in the evening. Assembly in the park with tables coffee and tea furnished free.
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Ald
Harpton
Walter {. Smith
Connell Bluffs
Chas. K. Pickett
Waterloo
M. McDonald
Bayard
Patton
Memorial University
Mason City
Eldora votes tax and franchise for new road
Eldora residents approved a five percent tax and a franchise for the Waterloo to Perry electric railway via Boone. Franchise 344 in favor 37 against. tax 377 in favor 40 against. Tax funds the line through the city. franchise allows tracks on streets. Drowning incident at Clarkaville: Wayon Remedy, age yeara old, drowned while bathing with companions. rescue efforts failed. Mother visiting in Wisconsin. Also notices: Bellevue Plano fraud suit for $3000 by Havey & Coble. Taldene Seltken begins clerk duties at J. Diemer & Co. family outings and moves noted.
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Perry
Boone
Elders
Clarkaville
Wayon Remedy
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