Republican pledge defends tariffs immigration and military limits
The piece reiterates Republican principles criticizing Democratic governance, endorsing protective tariffs and bimetallism while supporting selective immigration controls and pensions for veterans. It warns against large standing armies and argues for peaceful governance and law governed by the people.
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Republican Party
Iiowa
National Republican Party
Vetern Soldiers of
United States
Chicago
Union
St. Louis Republic
Ex Senator Edmunds backs restricting privileges of foreign born citizens
A political move by former Senator Edmunds proposes curbs on rights for naturalized or foreign born residents while current discourse notes a drop in the gold reserve and remarks praising Cleveland.
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Edmunds
Boston Eyeing Glue Business Sparks Community Debate
Opinion pieces note that some residents doubt Boston should expand into manufacturing glue. Critics warn of risks to city image while supporters cite job opportunities and local industry growth.
Kate Field Motto on Inquiries and Appearance
A brief aphorism advises against wearing best clothes when seeking a board seat. The remark notes her levelheaded stance and suggests practicality over form in formal inquiries.
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Kate Field
Naanle Struggles With School Behind Bars
A short note notes that some individuals fail to recognize differences and rely on a single school behind bars as their only option, illustrating confusion about education and confinement.
History repeats itself and politics makes strange bedfellows
A compact quotation notes that history recurs and politics breeds unlikely alliances, reflecting on recurrent patterns in public life. The line underscores recurring themes of power and cooperation across eras.
Gorman Accused of Duplicity Sparks Debate
The remark contrasts Grover Cleveland's perceived honesty with Gorman's alleged duplicity. The speaker asserts Cleveland’s faults but credits him with saying what he means, challenging the belief in Gorman's deceit.
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Grover Cleveland
Gorman
Breckenridge Warns Against Untried Man for Congress
The narrator cites Breckenridge warning his district it would be unwise to send a fresh candidate to Congress. He asserts Breckenridge knows what it is to be tried, implying experience matters in representation.
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Ol. Breckenridge
Congress
Breckenridge
Trate City
Campaign talk sparks concern over unity in crisis
A democratic exchange questions the value of consulting on a fair campaign urging unity among leaders. It warns that without coordinated action the campaign may fail and even imply dire consequences. The Globe-Democrat commentary mocks England’s defeats and criticizes national self-image amid unrest.
Mrs Debs Visited In Jail Dressed Plainly Yet Shown Diamond Adornments
When Mrs Debs called on her husband in jail she wore plain clothing but displayed diamond earrings and a gold brooch. The remark notes interest for men recently unemployed by Debs, many with little money.
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Debs
Ex Gov Brackett Praises Cleveland's Patriotism and Leadership
Ex governor Brackett commends Grover Cleveland for patriotism firmness and ability shown during a national emergency. He says Cleveland deserves the thanks and praise of every good citizen.
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Brackett
Grover Cleveland
Immigration, anarchists, and the balance of federal power
The piece argues for restraint on expanding the standing army and urges strong immigration limits. It compares U S immigration to earlier times, warns that influxes could erode wages and democratic norms, and calls for stricter laws and repatriation of anarchists. It cites England and U S governance as imperfect yet linked to immigration policy.
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United States
Europe
Amercan
Russia
England
House of Lexis
Congress
Maiden's Progress by Violet Hunt in Harper's
Violet Hunt has written a story titled The Maiden's Progress to be published by Harper's. It explores the dangers faced by a modern, unconventional young woman who rejects social safeguards.
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Violet Hunt
Harper's
Socety
Free raw materials debate over McKinley law effects
A partisan defense argues that free raw materials under the McKinley law do not harm American workers and can boost exports. It contends the policy already refunds duties on exports, with limited takeup by producers, and warns that true free raw materials would harm American wage earners and living standards.
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Europe
New York Times
England
Carelessness at Country Crossings Draws Railway Critique
A Rural Life letter laments engineers who fail to ring bells or blow whistles at crossings. The author recalls a near collision with a passenger train hidden by terrain while driving with two children. He urges fines and better protection for travelers unfamiliar with the area.
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D. A. Kenny
Remedy Claim Against Ripan’s Tabules Advantage
The claim argues that a stated tabule remedy is not as good as Ripan's Tabules for stomach and liver disorders. It asserts the standard remedy will relieve and cure, with one tabule providing relief.
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Ripan
Involved inquest over fatal track accident near Gilbert
An unidentified man found dead beside the railroad near Gilbert after two trains passed. Witnesses recall Nansel from Council Bluffs accompanying others earlier, an inquest adjourned to Ames for witnesses, and the coroner’s jury ruling death under inquiry.
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Gilbert
John Narse
Council Bluffs
Minnesota
Ife
Nansel
Ames
Justice Smith
Aplin
K. W. Liddle
Michael Grattan
Guy Dodds
W. W.talbott
Picnic at the county poor farm and local social notes
A south Milford family welcomes a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Bateman. A group of eighty or more from north Grant and south Milford visited the poor farm for a social, surprising the superintendent. Neighbors hosted an ice cream social. W. F. Kyle hauls water and waters potatoes. Mrs. Dailey Hitchcox of Kansas visits Grant relatives. Story county may see a petition to admit more to the poor farm for winter protection. Corn prospects in Grant have declined to a near total fail. Mrs. Stevens plans a visit to Indianola. OLd Pencil.
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North Grant
South Milford
Ben Kingsbury
W. F. Kyle
Skunk River
Kyle
Rania Dailey Hitchcox
Kansas
Mallory Dailey
Grant
Board of Supervisors
Story County
W. HL. Stevens
Indianola
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H. E. Deemer
Johns. Herriott
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Co. L. Davidson
C. L. Jones
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London
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Litchfield
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Buccleuch
Gall
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China
Japan
Hill
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Boston
Senate
Ifonuse
Globe-Democrat
Tlowe & Cushings
Rth
People World’s Fair Grounds
Hamilton & Co
Regulator Drug Store
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Red Seal
Wal! Paper and Borders
H. D. Miller
Towa
Whitaker & Kerr
Rebar Bhestatsa
Bosworth’s
Drang Store
State Insurance Co
Des Moines
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Merchant Tailors
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Tilden
A. Richmond
Morris Bros
Livery “ Feed Stable
Iowa
Opera House
Pottilore
STOTE
J. B. Elliott
Ames Lowa
New Bakery
Perkins
Main Street
T. Ww. Sheldon
Mrs. Bateman
Story County Bank
Miss Grace Akin
Datus Peterson
Olive McCarthy
Lay Valley
Mary Ebert Homes
Nevada
Jennie Robinson
Frank Wire
Illinois
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Mrs. Homes
Mrs. Hubbard
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Miss Wire
Elsie
Smith & Son
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Lowa
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Thomas Thompson
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