Iowa Republicans Nominate Drake for Governor and Parrott for Lieutenant Governor
The Iowa Republican State Convention opened at Cavalry Tabernacle with 1,243 delegates. Gen. Francis M. Drake was nominated for governor after six ballots. Matt Parrott of Waterloo won the lieutenant governorship, defeating incumbent Dungan. Other nominees included Josiah Given for supreme judge and Henry Sabin for state superintendent with George W. Perkins as railroad commissioner. The platform endorses protection, bimetallism, reciprocity, and immigrant safeguards while praising veterans’ pensions and national Republican ideals.
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Tes Morrs
Joseph R. Lane
Davenport
I. R. Young
Des Moines
Gen. Drake
Prmces
Francis M. Drake
Centerville
United States
James V. Maylan
Mount Pleasant
Matt Par
Matt Parrott
Waterloo
Republican Party
Town
National Party
Democratic Party
Senate
Francia Macion Drake
Miinois
Davis County
Towa
Mary Jane Lord
Wishone
Marks Mills
Tadao, Minors & Towa
Iowa
Drake University of Dos Matins
Math Parrott
Schoharie
Whterloo
Joaith
Jung
Pennsylvania
Henry Sabin
Pomfret
Conn
Train collision kills and injures in Ohio notice
The Toledo & Ohio Central cashier C Fostorta and his wife with their 7 year old son were struck by a south bound passenger train near Over Mire, injuring the family. The hand car was toppled, the wife and child jumped and survived with head injuries while the man suffered serious wounds. The boy’s legs and trunk were found 75 feet from the rest of the body.
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Ben Hilled
Palmer
Oxtorts
A Mile in 2 04 Paces Distance at La Crosse Park
La Crosse Wis July 11 6000 spectators witnessed Geers drive pacing star Robert J. to a mile in 2 04 with quarters faster than ever before The crowd cheered as Geers pushed the animal through a 1 03 half and a final 2 00 last quarter He is described as the fastest harness horse alive and Geers predicts a 2 00 or better performance this season
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Trobert J
la Crosse
Wis
Robert J
Guers
Flood Drives Hundreds From Homes In Salina and Vicinity
Flood waters from the Smoky Mill river inundated Salina and nearby areas causing about 500 people to seek refuge in school buildings. Farms crops and property were damaged with unassessed losses expected as waters recede. Separate reports note two women drowned in the Bosque river near Iredell after their cart overturned while attempting to ford the swollen stream. A Denver lawsuit alleges slander against Rocky Mountain News and Denver Republican over wartime era accusations.
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Salina
Sata
Kan
Smoky Mill
Bowne
Voxusy
St. Louis
Chronicle
Wie
Tex
Mary
Della Arlington
Iredell
Bosque
Anamosa Prison Fourth of July Festivities
Des Moines dispatch details a lively Fourth at Anamosa prison with a high school baseball game won by convicts four to six, boxing, football, dancing, and free social liberties for inmates and staff. Descriptions include Cara Smith of Des Moines and a 70-year-old Dubuque inmate, while midday meals featured boiled ham and pies for 141 prisoners.
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Isnessal Des Moines
Morxrs
Anamosa
Anamosa High School
Cara Smith
Des Moines
Baing
Evereté
Dubuque
Iowa
Middle West
Tews
Polk
Davenport
Sioux City
Burlington
Fales
Code Commission
Newton
Torullo F. Dale
Wo Haya
Olny
Sulstibutad
Clurch
Gethera
Dyrks
Warly Bal
Nes Maines
Iown Bar Association
George Frazee
Hilington
Tad Wome
Courbes
New
Baghind
York
Phu
Julges
Mason, Wilson, Williams
Remains of Dr Warren Reburied After Siege of Boston
Journal records 1777 reburial of Maj. Gen. Joseph Warren in Boston area. Dr Richardson's diary notes April 8 1777 ceremony with armed men, Freemasons, clergy and officials. Beside Warren, entries recount visits, drumbeats, and early colonial events in nearby towns and battles.
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Hunker II
Joseph Warren
Hunker Hill
Warren
Cou
C. 8. Coburn
Daniel Richardson
Col. Frye
Iuler Hill
Boston
Richardson
Hoxton
King's Chapple
Cooper
Jeren Morton
Gen
Ward
Geo. ¥Rya
Dr. Morgan
Col
Gridley
Gilbert l and
Howard
Kerry
Bunker Hill
Cambridge
Bradishes Tavern
Phinney
Dorchester
Losten Journal
Increased Exports and Prosperity Reflect Trade Revival
The article argues that rising exports indicate renewed prosperity and a strengthening of global commerce. It challenges the view that exports harm importing nations, noting trade constellations require both imports and exports. It cites U S imports rising, especially woolens, during the current fiscal year and frames the trend as evidence of balanced exchange among nations.
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New York
Prosperity promised by governor's speech amid revival
Gov McKinlay stresses projection and labor reforms to boost wages and markets. He argues prosperity comes from higher wages for workers, farmer prices, and revived industry from New York to Pittsburgh. He cites rising dry goods demand, iron, shipbuilding, glass, wool, leather, and milling as signs of recovery.
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McKinlay
New York City
Pittsburgh Iron and Steel Works
Cornellsville
Prosperity buoyancy cited to counter tariff fears
The text argues that rising foreign demand and higher prices abroad boost U S purchasing power and exports. It notes that prosperity is spreading, with only China, Japan, and Cubs lagging, and that tariff reform and protectionist aims will soon gain broad voter support as manufacturers seek foreign markets. It also condemns Republican cowardice and calls for timelier statements on policy.
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New York
China
Japan
Cubs
Louisville Courier-Journal
Chicago Chronicle
Streke
Elkins
Jie
N. Y
Notes and Comments On Political Climate And Figures
A compilation of editorial snips and observations from multiple papers critiquing Tom Reed, the Wilson bill, McKinley, and Democratic prospects in 1890. The items mix quips about politics, payrolls, leadership, and party fortunes, reflecting a turbulent press mood across several cities.
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Winona
Minn
McKinny
Freeport
Detroit Free Press
Baltimore Sun
Melfinley
Chicago Chronicle
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Rocky Mountain News
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