International news and Midwest weather notes from 1894
The column contrasts the Santo execution in Lyons with Chicago mayor Harrison’s case, notes yacht racing outcomes involving George Gould and the British Royal circle, comments on Wellman’s polar expedition, and reports cholera trends. It then moves to Winfield Kansas diary entries detailing rainfall, crop yields, wheat and corn prospects, hay crops, alfalfa growth, livestock fodder, and local events including the Chautauqua Society, church camp meetings, and school hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arumne
Santo
Carnot
Harrison
Chicago
Lyons
Cowes
Brittania
Prince of Wales
George Gould
Osborn
London
Europe
Winfield
Kansas
Illinois
Chautauqua Society
M. E. Church Society
Island Park
Maggie
Grant
Milford
Ames
Iowa
Missouri
Robert
The
Intelligencer
Isaac Youne
Newspaper Snippets Reflect Political Tensions and Satire
Clevelands letter is said to be in vain as Washington politics grow tangled. John Swinton pens a sensational book about the recent strike. The Alabama election dents populist hopes. Reed bullets a biting epigram: The Democratic Party is honest, it stays bought.
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Reed
Democratic Party
Clipper forecasts 69000 majority cap-sheaf for GOP ticket
The Collis Clipper predicts a 69,000 vote majority for the Republican ticket after tariff debate. Senator Morgan opposes the administration in Washington yet backs it in Alabama, while the piece notes a fall business boom regardless of tariffs and urges readers to support home papers and advertise.
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Collis Clipper
Morgan
Washington
Alabama
County Republicans Seen United Behind Party in County
The county press and Republicans interviewed agree that the anticipated division within the party is not likely to occur. The prevailing view is that Republicans in this county will remain aligned and cohesive.
Debs Strike Leaves 1500 Cincinnati Railroad Workers Idle
Amid the Debs strike about 1500 railroad workers in Cincinnati are out of work. They seek positions in railroad offices and take vacancies as they arise, but many will face a long wait before reassignment.
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Cincinnati
County attorney leads suit against four teen liquor sellers
Proceedings begun in Des Moines with assistant county attorney pursuing four teenage liquor sellers as property owners join the suit. Citizens back the movement as enforcement under the Martin law has only increased licensed saloon numbers alongside illegal ones.
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Des Moines
Moral in a Vote Bribery Tale Refers to Senators
A colored voter admits selling his vote for fifteen dollars until a heeler from the opposite party offered twenty five dollars. He seeks guidance from a white nonpolitician who urges him to take the money and vote as he chooses. The anecdote is presented as a moral about United States Senators today.
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Darkey
United States
Senator Smith Explains His Wilson Bill Stand
New Jersey Democrats opposed to Senator Smith’s stance cite his past opposition to the Wilson tariff. He now explains his reasons, arguing the bill’s income tax provisions and hostile impact on New Jersey’s industries would devastate local manufacturers. The editorial notes support from some outlets but questions his consistency with GOP allies.
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New Jersey
Senator Smith
Wilson
House
Jersey
New York Mail and Express
Senate
New York
Weekly Capital subscription offer and free samples
The notice promotes the Weekly Capital available at 10 cents per issue via two cent stamps. It offers continual delivery to any address until November 145, 1894. It claims to be the cheapest paper on earth and mentions free sample copies from the Des Moines Iowa address and the mailing interval 17-31 Des Moines.
Gilbert Gleanings and local improvements noted
The Methodist parsonage near completion and a new coat of paint on the Congregational church bring district pride. Diphtheria fears lead to fumigation. J Li Reynolds and W Conrad visit Iowa Falls. Principalship talks with Mr Jenkins. Plum boy injured in horse racing incident. Mrs Addie Clemmons and Mrs Jenks visit. Andrew Vollen loses part of a finger in a railroad accident. Mud returns and townsfolk smile.
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Gilbert
Nob Avenue
Congregational Church
Andrew Vollen
Reunion trip to Des Moines and local notices
Mr. Wiltse and daughter Ella visited Des Moines Tuesday of last week for a reunion and to see friends. Mrs. Homes is reported better. A letter from Indepence Oklahoma says rain and crops are good. An evangelist will speak on Kelley street Thursday evening. Mrs. Sam Smith died near Kelley Thursday and was buried Friday at Walnut Grove cemetery. Rainfall improves cisterns. those with cleaned cisterns are in luck.
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Mr. Wiltse
Ella
Des Moines
Indepence
Oklahoma
Kelley
Sam Smith
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Story City
Agent Hill
Hill
Muzzlie
Herald
Lottery Swindlers in New Orleans and a Guthrie Mayor
Volney Hoggatt, a Guthrie pioneer and former mayor, travels to New Orleans to press a hard fought lottery case with Attorney General Cunningham. He claims express companies aid the swindlers Waldo Flood and Gourdain, while a rival newspaper accuses him of shark tactics as he vows to press legal action and garnishments. The story also notes a rabies scare in Story City and details of the Milford township Ladies Aid Society yearly reports.
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Cag
New Orleans
Daily Truth
H Tt
Volney Hoggatt
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Magic City
Hoggatt
Cunningham
Waldo Flood
Gourdain
Africa
Final report of Eliza J Whitaker as executrix of Whitaker estate
Notice to heirs of Charles Whitaker estate that Eniza J Warraker executrix has filed the final report in Story County Court. Final hearing is set for September 2, 1894 at Nevada courthouse. Heirs must file exceptions by the next district court term deadline or report will be approved.
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Story County
Catherine Hicks
J. BR. Whitaker
J. M. Whitaker
Sarah Springer
Amelia Whitaker
Agnes A. Whitaker
Anna J. Whitaker
Margaret Hook
Charles Whitaker
John B. Whitaker
Kenneth Whitaker
Robert H. Whitaker
Guy Whitaker
Harry Whitaker
District Court
Said County
Eniza J. Warraker
Charles Waitaker
Nevada
Eliza J. Whitaker
Eliza J. Whirtaker
Living to a good old age through activity
Older individuals should avoid idleness and stay active both mentally and physically. Do not overeat or drink, but study and light outdoor exercise yield the best results for a long, healthy life. The brain remains sharper than the body in later years.
North Western Line Sells Excursion Tickets to Independence
The North Western Line offers reduced excursion tickets to Independence with return valid through Sept. 1. Tickets go on sale August 25 to 31. For details and purchase contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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Northwestern Line
Independence
Chicago & North-Western Re
The First of American Newspapers Editor Charles Dana
The passage highlights Charles A. Dana as editor of The American Constitution and American Idea, emphasizing enduring American spirit and enduring journalistic tradition.
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Charles A. Dana
Daily and Sunday by mail eight times a year
A short notice announces a publication offering daily and Sunday issues by mail at a rate of eight deliveries per year. The item provides no further context on publisher or geographic scope.
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Mail
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Heavenly Twins
Jesus Christ
Just
East Lynne
Dora Thorne
Adam Bede
C .D. D. Bales
John Halifax
the Intelligencer
W. M. McFarland
C.G. McCarthy
Supreme Court
C. T. Granger
H. E. Deemer
Johns. Herriott
Milton Remley
Co. L. Davidson
C. L. Jones
B. J. Sallinger
J. A. T. Bula
Polk County
Chas. Hamilton
Washington Township
Recorder
Anfinersland
Union Township
D. M. Grove
F. D. Thompson
Joan Johnson
Palestine Township
C. W. Dudgeon
Croceries
L. Ms. Bosworth
Republican Platform
Republican Party
National Republican Party
Vetern
Blic
John Swinton
Democratic Congress
Central
South America
Brazil
Cuba
Central and
South American
Germany
Austria—hungary
Des Moines, Lowa
Gilbert Gleanings
J. Li. Reynolds
W. Conrad
Iowa Falls
Mr. Jenkins
IL. A. C
Mrs. Addie Clemmons
Mrs. Jenks
Mrs. L. Oliver
Conduferstoskenski
Mrs. Homes
Louisiana Lottery Sharks
Ames Bey
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Milford Township
Society of Willing Workers
Anna K. Dewrrr
Sanbor
People World’s Fair
Hamilton & Co
Whitaker & Kerr
RBAK
Bosworth’s Drug Store
State Insurance Co
Capital “ Rockford Insurance Co
Tlinois
Tilden
A. Richmond
Morris Bros
V Feed Stable
Story County Bank
Dorner & Co
Horner & Co
Cramer Bros
H. P. Miller
la Gripe
Opera House
BaHitare Lore
J. B. Elliott
Ames Lowa
New Bakery
Perkins
Main Street
T. W. Sheldon
Smith & Son
the Sunday Sun
By Mail
the Sun
Chas. A. Duntz
Thomas Thompson
Duntz and Thompson
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