Gubernatorial Politics Rumblings In Iowa State Race
Congressman Hull of Des Moines is mentioned as a possible governor candidate but declines. George H. Roberts receives Webster county backing, urged to enter. Roberts resists, pledging to aid if needed. Local tensions over candidates in the Tenth district, with TY. G. Chase and Col. Smart backing Parrott, and Parrott expected to have Cedar Rapids support. Marconi reports twelve mile wireless range. Des Moines Prohibition ticket names Rev. Eaton, later found ineligible. Dolliver hails Webster county gathering. St Louis Exposition slated Sept through Oct 23.
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T Hull
Des Moines
Geo. B. Roberts
Fort Dodge
Webster County
Carpenter
George H. Roberts
Rer
Iowa
Roberts
Eld
Funk
Dickinson County
L. M. Shaw
Denison
Humboldt County
Col. Smart
Parrott
Cedar Rapids
TY. G. Chase
Webster City
Prohibition Party
Rev
B. L. Eaton
Rev. Eaton
Mask factory closing hints at demand drop in region
The Courier views a down east mask factory closing as proof of reduced mask demand, not renewed prosperity. It notes a shift by gold Democrats masquerading as populists, critiques political shifts, and reports Wright county backing Senator Bowen while Tamilton and Hardin backed other candidates. Joseph Wallace of Eldora secured nomination in a three-county district.
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Courier
The
Wright County
Bowen
Webster City
Tamilton
Hardin
Joseph Wallace
Eldora
Thomas J Reed: Master of the House in the Closed Session
The article lauds Thomas J Reed as a towering, nearly unmatched figure in late nineteenth century politics. It credits him with bending rival will to his own, preserving house leadership, and earning broad respect while guiding Congress through a critical special session. His leadership and political wisdom are celebrated as exceptional.
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Keokuk Gate City
Thomas J. Reed
Congress
House
Thomas .B. Reed
Thomas B. Reed
Ife
Lord Bishop of Iowa and the Engish Province Remark
A note on how readers refer to the bishop of Iowa and a mockery of papers that call him the lord bishop from the English province of Iowa. The passage reflects attitudes toward American clergy and press treatment.
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Iowa
Adop
One Price Cleaning Watches Advertises at $1
An old notice from E G Bowyer in the Boston Block advertises a single price of one dollar for cleaning watches with the best mainsprings and all work warranted. The fragment suggests a local shop offering affordable service and a warranty on repairs.
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Bowyer
Boston Block
Bete
Shaw for governor praised as self made banker and lawyer
Denison Review and Carroll Herald discuss LM Shaw as a strong Republican gubernatorial candidate. Born in Vermont and educated at Cornell College and the College of Law, he built wealth as a lawyer and banker, leading the Bank of Denison and Bank of Manila. Supporters tout his campaign skill, broad knowledge, and lack of entanglements, while critics note his independence and platform potential.
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Denison Review
Shaw
Vermont
Crawford County
Cornell College
Laws Collége of Law
New England
Bank of Denison
Denison
Bank of
Manilla
Town
Capital
Hook. M. Shaw
West
Central Committee
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Carroll Herald
State Register
Hull
LM Shaw
L. M. Shaw
Carroll
Nevada
General Assembly
Capt. Hull
Methodist General Conference
Cleveland
Samson’s Successor in Sight for Kossuth Sheriff
C. C. Samson has proven one of the most able sheriffs Kossuth has had and may seek re election. His strong record suggests he will likely secure another term, expanding his official achievements as he leads the county.
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Whittemore
C. C. Samson
Kossuth
Ile
Political Ball in Kossuth County Ends in August Explosion
The Armstrong Journal reports a political ball in Kossuth County that has grown large and will continue until August 13 when it will be blown up and someone will be hit. A new ball will be started afterward with experts handling thaler to prevent accidents.
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Armstrong Journal
Kossuth
Drake's Melodious Voice Stirs Ledyard Leads Night
Drake's melodic voice echoed through streets Thursday evening. He is awake to Kossuth's best interests, a fact some candidates may discover before nomination and election.
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Ledyard
Drake
Kossuth
Hanna Promoted from Trinidad to Porto Rico Consulate
Phillip C Hanna, connected with Dolliver, is transferred from Trinidad to Porto Rico as consul general. The Port Rico post is described as highly desirable with a larger salary and broader scope, including several sub agents. Hanna expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the promotion while noting the improved duties and climate.
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Phil Hanna
Trinidad
Dolliver
McKinley
Cape
Porto Rico
Livermore Gazette
Hades
Hanna
Des Moines Register
Livermore
Phillip C. Honna
Washington
West Indies
la Quayra
J. P. Dolliver
Hanna Wor Voth
United States
Jamaica
Fastest Chicago & Northwestern run breaks records
A Clinton Iowa special of the Bist guys on the Chicago and Northwestern shattered Western rail speed records. The 150 mile Boone to Council Bluffs leg took 2 hours 18 minutes actual running time with five stops, while other stretches like the 8 miles Logan to Woodbine and 36 miles Carroll to Missouri Valley showed bursts of extreme speed. Officials say it may be the fastest ever on the road and perhaps on any Western line.
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Clinton
Iowa
Bist
Chicago & Northwestern
Boone
Council Bluffs
Logan
Woodbine
Carroll
Missouri Valley
The
Bluffs
Northwestern
Phil Pickering
Webster City Gets One In August Road Start
Webster City rumor says the Des Moines and Northwestern Land and Loan Company will begin the Chicago Great Western branch from Hampton to Webster City in about two weeks, mid August. The official claims a free right of way for President Stickney and locals expect quick construction with the line possibly extending to Sioux City soon.
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Webster City
Aid
Des Moines and Northwestern Land and Loan Company
Chicago Great Western Road
Hampton
Stickney
Jty
Rioux City
Iowa Weather and Crops Report for Dos Mores Aug 3 1897
Central Station Dos Mores Iowa notes unseasonably warm week with little rainfall except in few localities. Heat peaks on last two days caused crop worry from hot winds but cooler nights Aug 1 eased concerns. Harvest work progressed with oats and spring wheat largely harvested. stacking widespread and threshers at work in northern districts.
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Central Station
Dos Mores
Owa
Harvest conditions improve for hay and grain this year
Harvest notes report a favorable season with abundant hay and grain secured in excellent condition. Corn progressed well through the week and showed substantial gains in July. Across crop correspondents the average corn condition for August is reported at 76 percent.
Union County Caucus Stirs Historic Political Drive
In Kosgoth County primaries set for Saturday night ahead of next week’s convention. Only 20 of 151 delegates elected so far with J R Jones and W L Joslyn each at 10. Union Township caucus drew 54 voters amid two hours of pandemonium as Jones received instructions from the gathering.
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Kosgoth
Germania
Algona
Union Cownahine
J.R. Jones
W. L. Joslyn
Jones
Union
Joslyn
Persimmons
Seasion
Czar Reed
Joel Taylor
A. D. Barr
W.H. Bailey
Arthur Gilmour
T. J. Julian
Hawkeye congressman seeks Trinidad consul post
The Inter Ocean reports Congressman Dolliver had a touching meeting with the President over a Hawkeye friend’s consul appointment to Trinidad. The friend had been warned by the publication about opposition to Trinidad, prompting talk of accepting or declining the post. The President suggested transferring him to San Juan, Porto Rico, to avoid equatorial temptations.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Dolliver
Trinidad
Hades
San Juan
Porto Ricn
Butter tub makers plan wholesale warehouse at Alvona
Germania Warehouse and partners Spurbeck Lambert and Butter tub manufacturers of Alvona announce construction of a new building to serve as a wholesale warehouse. It will stock butter tubs and salt to supply customers along the line and be ready for use soon. Shiloh's Cure is advertised for coughs and croup with claims of wide sales and availability.
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Germania Standard
Spurbeck & Lambert
Alvona
Half Rates to Des Moines on North-Western Line
Excursion tickets sold August 18 to 20 at one fare round trip for State Convention People's Party. Apply to Chicago and North-Western Ry agents. Text includes stray medical ad fragments and garbled phrases.
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Des Moines
North-Western
State ‘Convention
People’s Party
Chicago& North-Western Riy
Formal Opening At Institute Draws Countywide Talent
A countywide audience attended the formal opening of the Phi Institute. New registrants include Ateena Grace B. Smith Mamie Long Pearl Young Edgar Little Mary Fouhy Abra J. Robinson Laura Gilbert Caroline Sehicht Elizabeth Reinan Milde Kennedy Gentle Nielson Aoram Wayne Lilia Clarke Mina Voggenthaler Pearl Leonard Ida Swanson Ella M. Thompson Ransom Miller Josie Rawson Frances Farley Margaret Noble Laura Johnston Nella Nivery Mayme Johnson C. N. Hays B. S. Hays Helen S. Tjaden Mary Nugent. The evening featured mayoral welcome by Mayor Chrischilles, student and instructor tributes, and countywide program including Roy Anderson, Margaret Noble, Marie Huot LaVerne, Frances Farley, Helen Starrot, Filip Poarch, and Isa Jessie Necom. A week of lectures, chalk talks, and educational talks followed with future events announced.
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B.S. Hays. Armstrong
Helen S. Tjaden
Mary Nugent
Chrischilles
Bessie Anderson
Roy Anderson
Wesley
Margaret Noble
Germania
Marie Huot LaVerne
Frances Farley
Whittemore
Helen Starrot
Algona
Filip Poarch
Bancroft
Des Moines
Algoni
Isa Jessie Necom
Irvington
Kossuth
Rubie Smith
Myrtle Fox
Burt
Amy Penney
Ledyard
Samana Hig
Dominicha
J. Ny
Henry Sabin
W. M. R. French
Chicago
J. M. Mehan
Destines
Morse
Kenefick
Institute
J. N. Halleck D
Christian Work
New York City
Swift
Rochester Observatory
For Sale or Trade Whittemore Property Whittemore Iowa
For sale or trade a substantial two story house with ten rooms brick cellar furnace three cisterns and a good well, lawn orchard grove barns corn crib carriage shed engine house with ten horse power engine boiler duplex feed mill also $4 lots in Hotelling's addition to Whittemore. All or part sold very cheap on terms to suit purchaser N L Hore Whittemore Iowa.
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Whittemore
Algona
N. L. Hore
Iowa
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McCarthy
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Chicago & Great Western
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Croup
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Sheet
Shiloh
Ehlers & Falkenhainer
Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
Teinberger
Allentown
W. J. Studley
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