Iowa Democrats Endorse Chicago Platform on Money
Iowa Democrats meet in convention and endorse the 1890 Chicago Platform. They contend silver and gold must be legal tender, condemn the 1873 demonetization of silver, and demand free coinage of silver and gold at the 14 to 1 ratio with legal-tender status for silver. They oppose gold monometalism and insist on independent American monetary policy.
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Iowa
Chicago
Bedeta
United States
London
The Cousins Meeting Opens Campaign in Kossuth
Kossuth county seats open the Tenth district campaign with Congressman Cousins to speak Thursday afternoon October 7. The event marks his first appearance in the county and aims to draw a large Republican attendance for a brief month of campaigning criticizing President McKinley policy.
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Kossuth
Cousins
Lim
McKinley
Trust convention ends in talk with no action
A Chicago trust conference ended without concrete action as committees failed to authorize payments. The Outlook notes partisan caucusing and Bourke Cochran and Bryan influence shaping the talks turning toward an outcome “end in talk” rather than decisive resolutions. The piece argues pro trust forces had a minority and opposition to trusts remained among many attendees.
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Great Trust
Chicago
Friends of the Trusts
Courier
Worrest Crissey
Hie
Bryan
Bourke
New York Prepares Grand Perception of Dewey Arrival
The people of New York City gear up for a grand portrayal of Admiral Dewey as he arrives off Sandy Hook on Tuesday. The public is urged to welcome him with ceremonies reflecting national pride despite lingering political tensions and regional sarcasm about past actions.
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New York City
Dewey
Admiral
Sandy Hook
United States
Uncle Bam
Milleauh Railway Election Note From Local Officials
A fragmented OCR note shows local officials confirming a Milleauh railway election or ballot measure. Readable terms indicate election action and governance context, with scarce identifying details available in the fragment.
From Messenger to President at Northwestern
Marvin Hughitt, who rose from messenger boy to president of Northwestern, epitomizes a rise through ranks. The piece questions why Democrats offer no plan this fall to address the state debt and fiscal issues.
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Marvin Hughitt
The
Northwestern
The Fenton News Describes Democratic Ticket Contrast
The Fenton News says the democratic ticket is made up of good men but notes it will be a republican move this trip. The News is right in its assessment.
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Fenton News
Democratiic
Kos Corn Invokes Courage Against Frosts
The Ledyard Leader personifies Kos suth county corn as shaking its fist at frosts from a safe distance to stay out of danger. The story notes Mr. Corn is mature enough to take on Jack Frost at close quarters, signaling a confident stance amid cold weather.
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Kossuth County
Jack Frost
Mr Mann’s Philosophy on Social Reform at Congregational Church
The article describes Horace Mahob and Mr Mann speaking on Modern Social Problems in light of Christ's religion, predicting an economic collapse and a future of love and justice. Mann emphasizes no watered stock, rejects dividends, and notes minimal argument. he disputes communist claims about early Christianity as a general rule.
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Congregational Church
Horace Mahob
Mann
Dr. Herron
Mr. Mann
Munn
New Jerusalem
Scot
Jerusalem
Christ
Ward Seen As Clear Path To County Treasurer
John H. Ward for Treasurer prompts strong local backing. Wesley News notes Ward, long resident of Wesley, gains Republican support and even Democratic backers, with a 12 year Wesley residence and 30 in the county cited as credentials. The piece highlights broad bipartisan enthusiasm and expectation of election.
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John H. Ward
Wesley News
Jobn Ward
Nowmiyee
Ward
Wesley
Bancroft School Building Delayed to October Completion
Bancroft Register reports Architect Connor surveyed progress on the new parish school. The project, once aimed for August 16, now targets October 14 for turnover. Delays stem from material shortages, but the structure remains a model of builder’s art and a tribute to Father Schemmer and his parish.
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Bancroft School
Bancroft Register
Connor
Father Schemmer
Governor Shaw Campaign Toasts in November
A garbled 19th century political chant targets Governor Shaw in a mock election march. It stacks a Democratic beatdown line with mock slogans and crowd chants, naming local neighbors Danison and Shaab while hinting at campaign money and ready support for Shaw.
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Shaw
Danison
Demmys
Kossuth County Fair Acknowledges Strong Exhibits Despite Losses
The Kossuth County Fair drew crowds with strong Showings across horses cattle hogs and sheep and high quality vegetables fruit and dairy displays. Attendance reached about 4600 over three days though receipts likely fell short of expenses, while midway attractions and racing drew spectator interest.
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Kossuth
Dr. Kenefick
Axineer
Swift
Webster City
Buffalo Bill Day in Al gofia Delights Crowds
Buffalo Bill and his Will West Show drew a large and varied crowd, with an estimated 15 00 attendance and many standing. The exhibition featured riders from distinct groups, with thrilling horsework, artillery displays, and a display of heroism. Col Cody born in LeClaire Iowa grew up in Kansas where his father a anti slavery advocate faced persecution, shaping Cody’s later fame on the plains.
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Algofia
Buffalo Bill
Will West
Col
Cody
LeClaire
Towi
Kan
Ang
Personal and social notes from Algona and area
Wm M Starr of Maxwell visits Algona. Rev Kennedy leaves ministry for Northwestern University. Wm Colby of Wesley visits. Ward leads local ticket support in Wesley. Langdon couple visiting. Martisons east to Keokuk for studies. Van Erdewyk building a house in St Benedict. Maude Seleicher visiting from Garner. Miller comments on Republican ticket. Sanborn injured in Chicago traffic. Caroline Leai returns home. Starrs and others visit Algona. Preston aids late Mrs Carter estate. Geo Rowe visits from Dimore. Mrs Wheeler returns from Bosko. Bert Matthews Ingham Dalton join Spencer group for Kossuth fair. Suckow/Stacy travel to Mitchell county meeting. Sheriff Christensen goes to Chicago. GFP Peek recovering at home. Fred Miller returns from Black Hawk County. Stella Johnson returns from Algona. Gardner Cowles in Germania Record report. Mrs Simpkin and daughter from Algona visit. Quincy Hudson from San Jacinto arrives. hotel in town noted. JENKS auction property listing.
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Wm. M. Starr
Maxwell
Iowa
Algona
Starr
Grand Army
Rev. Kennedy
Northwestern University
Evanston
W. M. Colby
Wesley
Y. Galby
John A. Ward
Judge Quarter
Miller
Sanborn
Mason City
Chicago
Caroline Leai
Mia
Kate Starr
Postville
David Starr
Emmettsburg
B. K. Starr
Corwith
Lawyer Preston
Elkader
Mary H. Carter
Preston
Geo. Rowe
Dimore
Charley
F. Wheeler
Bosko
South Dakota
Bert Matthews
Fred Ingham
Fr. Dalton
Spencer
Buffalo Bill
el. Dalton
W. J. Suckow
J. J. Stacy
Forest City
Mitchell Congregational Association
Christensen
Chicape
GFP
Peek
Fred Miller
Black Hawk County
Stella Johnson
Ancroft Register
Gardner
Cowles
Germania Record
Noble
Simpking
Quincy Hudson
San Jacinto
California
Mr. Hudson
Hudson
Methodist Preachers Assigned at Northwest Conference Sioux City
The Northwest Iowa Methodist Conference met in Sioux City with Dr. Day reassigned to Webster City and Rev. R. T. Chipperfield named to the Algona circuit. Dr. Vetter was made secretary of the movement to raise 150000 for Morningside College endowment and was chosen as a delegate to next year’s general conference in Chicago. The Algona district list includes Smylie as presiding elder and multiple appointments across towns, with adjournment noted and Dolliver among attendees supporting Morningside College.
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Methodist Conference
Algona
Robert Smylie
Frank
Algona District
Vetter
Chicago
Goodell
B. F
Wilker
Hardy
C. B. Winter
Kiemie
J. W. Patterson
Lake Mills
W. O. Prughy
Sioux City
Ball
Germania
G. B
Hall
Wesley
Geo
Stona
Burt
B. W. Hanna
la Verna
Schaible
Whittemora
Danson
P. Dolliver
Foyt Dodge
Eugene Secor
Forest City
Buffalo Center
Dolliver
Morningside College
Church and Society Capsule Notes on Creational Chute
Church and Society column details a creational issue noted in three entities along Avenue on local street. The piece references community roles and civic matters shaping daily life and moral considerations.
Newspapers Debate Iowa Central Sale to Milwaukee Road
Des Moines News outlines a pending merger as Iowa Central becomes part of Milwaukee with shared engines and cars. Analysis notes Milwaukee gain may be near certainty, with plans to fold Minneapolis and St Louis into Milwaukee’s network and broaden western reach.
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Milwaukee Muat
Iowa Central Railway
Milwaukee
Des Moines News
Town Central
Iowa Central
Towa Central
Chicago
New York
Minneapolis
Iowa
Mississippi
Missouri River
West
Omaha
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