Democrats Win Across States in Narrow Gubernatorial Light
The election results show Democrats reclaiming Maryland, gaining in Kentucky, and defeating Tammany in New York. Iowa and Rhode Island votes suggest Democratic gains in key offices while Republicans tally strong statewide contest results. Analysts call the Kansas City platform a factor, with Cummins’s victory shifting dynamics in Iowa and nationwide implications for Senate seats.
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Kentucky
United States
Maryland
Maassachusetts
Guberna'l
Mississippi
Nebraski
New Jersey
New York
Noble
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Massachusetts
Kansas City
Phillips
Cummins
Grundy Democrats Claim Pepperman Re-Election
Grundy County Democrats say Pepperman secured re election as sheriff though preliminary returns show a close race with voters split across precincts and counties sensing a tight outcome.
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Grundy
Pepperman
Four-County Teachers Session Set For November Meeting
Educators from Hardin Franklin Butler and Grundy will gather in a two day session November 22 23 to discuss educational matters. Superintendent Voelker will lead the meeting open to the public. The event emphasizes exchange of ideas and best practices in child education and school discipline.
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Voelker
Hardin
Franklin
Butler
Grundy
Abandoned Saloons Effort Sparks Local Reactions
Cobble and Barker quit promoting saloon endorsements in Franklin county due to public indifference in Hampton and two townships. Peter Miller of Buckeye township pleads guilty to assaulting a woman and is fined ten dollars plus costs. Des Moines Odd Fellows plan for Sovereign Grand Lodge in September as Des Moines shows strong local membership. An Allison bundle misrouted by a postal error explains Eclipse delivery delays in Kesley. Judge Weaver’s last acts include sentencing M O Clemons to twenty years for Burgduff murder, leaving a dependent wife and child.
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Franklin County
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Peter Miller
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Marshal Harp
Court of Justice of the Peace
Tomilson
Alden Times
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Iowa
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The
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Wellose
Northwestern
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Parkersburg
B.C
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Hardin District Court
M. O. Clemons
Burgduff
Gifford
Clemons
Political Spotlight in Butler County First Supervisor Race
The Butler County News notes the upcoming First supervisor district contest appears to be the only real race this fall amid partisan enthusiasm, signaling local voter interest and party positioning in a closely watched contest.
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Butler County
Butler County News
Debatable Local Contest and County News Notes
Debated race between Candidates Mobt and Adair with strong party majorities noted. County education figures list 184 teachers, 188 food schools, average salaries for male and female teachers, and pupil enrollment across towns. Also reports move of County Superintendent C Woodward to Oklahoma Territory and various local incidents including a fatal train theft, bankruptcy, store plans, a wandering Jews remark, a laudanum case, a purse theft, a suicide, and a liquor procurement verdict.
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New Hartford
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Shell Rock
Dumont
Gender of the Sword Across Races and Regions
Exchange notes curious beliefs about swords in Europe. In the north the weapon is seen as masculine or neuter, while in the south it is not typically feminine. Nordic views emphasize force and cruelty, while southern ideals favor grace and elegance.
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Europe
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Moonlit proposal recalled by Mr Meekton and Henrietta
Poor Meekton recalls a moonlit evening when he proposed to Henrietta. He muses on how he spoke familiarly yet avoided impertinence, as the memory lingers with interest. Washington Atar
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Henrietta
Mr. Meekton
Leonidas
Washington Atar
New Town to Spring Up Auction Lands Near Radcliffe Iowa
Auction sale planned for November 1901 by the Des Moines Falls and Northern A A line. Lands on the Buckeye to McCallsburg segment seven miles southeast of Radcliffe, in Iowa’s rich farming region, aim to foster a new town. Includes thanks from friends after the death and burial of Mrs. Warner.
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Buckeye
McCallsburg
Radcliffe
Iowa
Thyanks
Warner
M. Mauonny
Faurny
AE. Woopgurr
Hardin County Rebukes Gang Rule in Local Election
In Ackley and Etna Township voters cast 439 ballots with Neuman, Democrat, winning 406 to 33 for the opposition. The piece condemns corruption, pledges reform, and says the public will remove the corrupt officials next year while praising auditor Welch and Baxter for contrasting endorsements.
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Ley and
Etna Township
Neuman
Democrat
Hardin County
Ash
Piven
Baxter
Ackley
Purge and Vow for Honest Party Ranks
A call for a cleansing purge within the party declares that corruption must end before reform can begin. The critique targets Baxter, Auditor Welch, Attorney Albrook, and party ring-leaders for nominating men who abused public trust. Independence is hailed and voters urged to seek purity over affiliation. The speech also hints at changes for future incumbents.
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Baxter
Welch
Albrook
Independence
Knows Us business touts Behrens machining skill
Eli Behrens, expert machinist, offers services from a machine repair shop. He holds a standing offer from a manufacturing concern and has built a gasoline engine for personal use. Behrens repairs, supplies parts, and claims to meet any demand with top equipment and fair prices.
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TH Behrens
Eli Behrens
Butler Court Cases and Local Notices Highlight Busy Docket
Court adjourns after Mary BE Pagel v Franks Bros ends with plaintiff awarded 5000 and costs. J Lighty seeks liquor permit amid opposition. permit granted. Divorces granted for Adeline Brennan from Johno Brennan and Rena Bunker from Sylvester Bunker. Estate suit Perry estate nets 2700. care suit seeks 4000. Mail routes expanded November 15 with five rural carriers delivering door to door. Street numbering initiative boosts navigation and home marking cost 60 cents per household. Anniversary celebration for August Kohitenbentel and spouse marks 85 years. Iowa visitors clash with local footballers ends unfinished. no rematch. George Arends and Dona Techameter wed in Woden Iowa. honeymooned in town.
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Pagel
Franke Bros
J. Lighty
Kessey
Adeline Brennan
Johno Brennan
Rena Bunker
Sylvester Bunker
G. Slaughter
Aredale
J. CG. Ordway
New Hartford
Qunningham Aydinab Perry
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