Tommy the Kid of the War and His Brave Sacrifice
A veteran recalls taking in a hungry orphan known as Tommy the Kid during a Civil War campaign. After feeding him and enlisting him as a drummer and guardian, Tommy serves bravely from Gettysburg through later battles. In a night raid he sacrifices himself to save a wounded Confederate officer, earning a doctor’s praise and the respect of both sides as he carries the injured man to safety.
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Iowa State News Highlights Local Weddings and Disasters
Weds eighteen de, W P Woodcock of New York marries a German girl at a Fort Dodge resort after two years as a visitor. their dowry and schooling details noted. Fire at Havelock destroys multiple properties near Northwestern depot. John Barth’s barn and five horses burn. several others lose barns and contents. Elsey Thorpe drowns while fishing on Slant river near Oskaloosa. incident involves Mrs John Strain and a companion. Management at Ratel denies many waiter applications as job market tightens. Geoge Meltzer and wife face trial for alleged conspiracy but motion to dismiss argues they are one legal entity.
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Havelock
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Charles Gill
Elsey Thorpe
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John Strain
Des Moines
Clara Beauke
Western
Davenport
S. “I. Meservey
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Marx
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Shitoh Colored Baptist Church
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W. J. Pee
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Bank of Gaiidfell
James Dostal
Port Atkinson
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Ure
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Anan Mulhall
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Rapids
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Vraneis
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Supreme Cour
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Earlville
Ledes
Jim Seller
Marshalltown
Hyster
Munud Smith
William Tt Sith
Sion City
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Smoking study at Carroll high reveals non smokers excel
An examination of student papers at Carroll high shows non smokers outperforming smokers by an estimated margin. The report notes significant overall differences in excellence linked to smoking habits among pupils.
Republican Club Row and Colorado Silver Controversy
A heated Republican dispute centers on weathered Colorado party factions support free coinage at sixteen to one. Delegates and leaders warn against indiscreet actions at Denver meetings while defending a dual gold and silver standard, with New York and western states pivotal in the vote.
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Bouisyily Courier-Journal
Sugar Trust and the Civil War Era Tax Controversy
The piece argues that a sugar tax on raw material forced refinery firms to unite into a trust or selling agreement to raise prices and offset the tax. It contends the industry must form a revenue farming trust to recoup public taxes, protect against foreign competition, and sustain profitability, describing the private sugar trust as pervasive and long-standing.
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California Republicans Repudiate Their Sky Shyer Policy
The California Republican party abandons its prior stance on free coinage of silver and calls for unlimited coinage at ten to one with silver as legal tender. They pledge congressional support for the resolution, criticizing the state delegation’s mixed record and signaling potential party discipline in future sessions.
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Political crosscurrents shape looming party contest
A chaotic paragraph from the Louisville Courier Journal cites Mr McKinley’s campaign, noting party strength and presidential prospects. It jokes about the nation’s drift toward Republican leadership as Coxey’s movement grows, with editorial quips on governing, labor protests, and political fortunes.
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Louisvilly Courigm Journal
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