IOWA NEWSLETTER AND HENNEPIN CANAL NOTES
A lengthy Iowa newsletter piece covers the Hennepin Canal near Milan with progress updates, engineering crews, locks, bridges, and anticipated economic impact on grain and lumber shipping. It mentions early construction milestones, personnel, and joining details, plus a Des Moines meeting for the State Teachers Association and a poisoning case in Creston involving Mrs. Ella Mason.
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Sneeind Hes
Das Mitsus
Hennepin Canal
United States
Roek Island
Chicago
Rock Island
Mlenols
Tri-Cities
Rocke River
Smith Eorian Institute
Cas
Davenport
Naler
Wireman Girard
Hennepin
Church
Wreman Murphy
Eigil
Charice
L. le Wheeler
J. W. Woermann
A. C
Cleveland (0.) Bridge Company
Milan
St. Louis
Iowa
Congressman Murphy
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Wright
Cedar Falls
Poikon TN
Ella Mason
Charles Mason
Creston
Mason
Alyson
Nas Moines
Corones
Atrs
Maison
Tie Stiwlia
War-Time Wartime Journalism From a 1868 Vicksburg Copy
A fragment from the Vicksburg Daily Citizen dated July 2 1868 reprints war era notes on Confederate beef rations and a grand dinner plan by Grant in Vicksburg. It mocks Union leaders, praises Confederate cavalry and infantry exploits, and ridicules Union press figures while detailing forthright wartime sentiments and local wartime roars.
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Vicksburg
Armand Inswkeins
New Orleans
Vielsburg
Maj
Gilesp
Ulysses
Grant
Vicksbaye
Gen
Jo Johnston
Joe
Oly
Memphis
Yulee
Judas Iscariot
Germain
Crownlow
Tee
Maryland
Gol
Harter Ia
Washington
Uhienpo Legore
Ventilating Cellars By Night To Dry Cold Air
An 1880s guide explains cooling cellars by admitting night air to keep them dry and mold free. It warns against daytime ventilation, notes air moisture rises with warmth, and suggests lime or lime and tune to absorb humidity. The piece mentions Denleh Webster and old work habits.
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Manry
The Republican Rise and Tariff Debate
The piece argues for tariffs as a wage booster, citing McKinley’s policy and its impact on wages. It notes 1892 Republican and Democratic platforms on duties and wages, warning that tariffs must reflect labor costs in both domestic and foreign production to raise wages.
Record of business failures shows large numbers and rising liabilities
The article compares 1907 failure counts and liabilities with prior years, noting 9,254 failures this year with assets of 9107,047, and liabilities of 110,074,049, higher than last year though not by as much as the panic period. It contrasts early 1904 and 1905 figures, highlighting quarterly differences after and before the panic.
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Lindstreet
Avith
Mubkinley Snow
RTO Wato Weltk
Audl SR
Republican Platform Attacked over Tariff and Trade Claims
St Louis Republic criticizes the Republican platform for 1892 and 1996, arguing free trade would rise from duty reductions. It attacks McKinley as ignorant on economic issues and accuses both platforms of misleading the American people about manufacturing and wages.
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McKinley
Ile
Hing
St. Louis Republic
Tax and tariff debate sparks calls for reform
A late 19th century voice argues Bahar and wider tax policy undermine labor by letting manufacturers reap tariff benefits. It warns Congress may repeal levies if taxes are not used for labor, urging citizens to oppose tax misapplication and resist perversion of tariffs amid economic distress. The piece cites Philadelphia and Louisville papers reflecting partisan dispute and public fatigue with finance policy.
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Bahar
Cosumera
Congress
Phindelphia ‘Pines
Economic Troubles Linger After 1894 Panic, Says Chicago Herald
The Chicago Herald notes that failures and liabilities fell in the first quarter of this year but rose in later periods, arguing no panic in the flat quarter of 1894 while overall distress remains less than during earlier quarters. It posits the country recovering from the Republican panic of 1898 under Democratic leadership.
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Melkinsey
Chicago Herald
McKinley speech and party platform critiques
A garbled 19th century collage discusses McKinley and Republican stances on protection, tariffs, the income tax, and the Sherman silver law. It contrasts Democratic attacks and Republican defenses, noting presidential influence, legislative power, and fiscal policy debates shaping the 1908 political landscape.
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McKinley
Chicago Herald
St. Louis Republic
Congress
Senate
Louisville Coghaa-Journal
Army of the Tennessee Veterans Meet in Memorial Gathering
Wartime veterans of the Army of the Tennessee gathered for the seventy-ninth reunion, with about 7000 attendees. Gov. Dayton welcomed delegates at the opera house while memorial addresses honored fallen comrades and recalled battles, leadership, and enduring fraternal bonds among survivors.
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Army of the Tennessee
Gem C. ML Hater
Opera
Gov. Daelksan
Lowa
Society of the Army of Tennessee
Mera
Herona
Anna
Senate Chamber of
Wat
Germany
Cororada
Towa
Moes
Jon Loyd
Walcome
Waleananthe Mina
Nash
China
Wal
Halling
Taekés
Willain Ty
Jeb
Uilinula
Vahd
Aeeddint
Dows
Lister
Cousens
Boelety
Colyitle
Cen Andi Migtentlappe
Oblay
Cob Carmelits Gadle
Gen Mel Bores
Dooley to Be Mangert in Iowa State News
Iowa report details case of Dooley to be hanged after trial and appeal, noting a third execution in the state within thirty years. Nearby, Wis Stevens and Zola Pools wed then travel to Crystal Lake and Winnebago City, with family events described amid farm life.
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Sete
Dooley
Mangert
Bis Snelson
Warren
Ies O
Chetih
Port Madison
Donley
Qaeler Sen Fenea
Adams
Esvcntive
Winer Stevens
Crystal Lake
Minn
Jus
Miss Zola
Winnebigo City
Pray Snaw
Registration changes and voter list purge reported
In the state a registration law change prompts actions by local election officials as voters face removal from the active list. Meanwhile counterfeiters were arrested in Mason City as authorities dismantle an operation targeting retailers in the north and west areas.
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Pradinet
Af Fils
Af Fils Fuenor Preeinub Thay Dia Aan
Acroat
Doh Leoed
Bebhinnt
Mason City
Ims Pal
Frank Uerd
Wan
Dal
Stata
Notable city shifts spark memorial honors for statesman
A fragmentary report notes changes in place names and titles in Jewa City and Jin City Post No 8, with resolutions of honor and love for the lamented statesman adopted by a group including Sobinson, Prof A SN, Warrior, How Hi, We Lathrop, Caprioa A, UL Cred and others.
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Nate
Roayl Are Masons Elect Officers In Sioux City
A damaged list shows officers elected by the Grand Chapter Royal Are Masons in Sioux City including dish priest A W Pelson and secretary All Wityrate. The report confirms a corrected roster amid cyclone damage statewide with 55 affected in Kossuth and Cerco Gorda counties, all injured expected to recover.
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Drayal Arete Masons
Sioux City
Dish
A. W. AL Peson
Washe Niscons Deitg Vated
Petest
Ged Wold
Novaday
Pean Long
Max Perth
Manehos
Levine Staus eToys Brand
Decors
ALL Wityrate
Desapotigs
Stern
Virdhawe
Kossuth
Wi Aihteens Hingnek Coils
Tavenige Tives
Cerco
Severe hailstorm damages Rouxville area homes and courthouse
A violent hailstorm struck Rouxville and nearby areas causing extensive damage. In the adult blind home 166 window panes were broken and numerous private residences suffered harm, with several courthouse windows also damaged and other property losses reported.
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Ralestorma
Rouxville
Des Moines Era Of Des Moines Election And Accidents
A Des Moines meeting set officers for the year including presidunt dames liglee and vise prastdmrt a Wo Garver with J 1. Wilson as secretary. Reports describe a railway accident near Des Moines injuring a driver and a car collision on a highway. Details mention a sixtieth wedding anniversary in the area and a variety of local incidents including a fire and several misfortunes.
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Delon
Wiest Baptist Ghareh
Des Mathiss
Lanisa County
Assaulaetian
Dames Liglee
Matsh
Wo Garver
Culomlus Diynepions
J 1. Wilson
Burlington
Des Moines
Crocker
Williams Steefer
Firma
Waterlug
Emante
Lea
Chiarles
Kea Suna
Baying
Marsiinitown
Mittin
Fout- Hila
Areld Bai Paater
Howard Cone Ly
Turnon
Dave
Gavin
Tye
Sigonils
Hobdoon
Nestor
Ofaliadd
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Gritz Tearlers
Ray Emott
Ray Elliott
Tidesley
Hell
Ney
Han
Fac
Denleh Webstur
Ani
Lome
Repurdiean Party
McKinigy
Munsé
Pains and Dart Times
Vouisvilly Cavries Journal
Marsch- Mai
Bishane
Mirsel
Minti
Hovavnd
Iowa State News
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