Train Schedule Fragments for East West North Lines
Rail timetable snippet lists trains eastward and westward with numbers and times. It notes passenger service limited weekends and Mondays, with freight and express trains including the Overland Limited and Pacific Express arriving at specific times and stations.
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Chicago
Sterling
Roan
Resis
Denver Limag Beer Apts
Overland Timited
Omaha Express
Denver Limited
Overland Limited
Pacific Express
Carroll Express
Epee
Sead
Sks
Ion Ee
Deak
Io Io Sc
Gro
Pioneer Lawmakers Hear Addresses As Governors Attends Session
The Des Moines News notes the Pioneer Lawmakers session with Governor Jackson in attendance. Judge Wright delivered the welcome, followed by brief remarks from Godfrey Casady Myers and Owen Bromley. Bromley recalled Van Buren and Jefferson counties’ rivalry before moving to Jefferson. Milliman of Harrison, a one armed soldier, introduced a bill to promote the science and art of teaching urging private prestige schools be eager.
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Senate
House
Jackson
Judge Wright
Messrs
Godfrey
Casady
Myers
Owen Bromley
Bromley
van Buren County
Senator Vale
Jefferson County
Vale
van Buren
Des Moines
Milliman
Harrison
Boardman Leads Trades Assembly Endorsements
The Capital notes Boardman, once with the Register job office and now active in catch as catch can work, is president of the local Trades assembly board and enjoys wide popularity. The Leader claims he had few dairy commissioner endorsements, while facts show he had more endorsements than any other aspirant.
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Register
Board of the Trades Assembly
Boardman
Capital
Tornade Insurance
Iowa Mutual Tornade ‘Association
Iowa
A. J. Graves
Ames
D. &. Herriman
Clapp Block
Des Moines
Illinois state building at Jackson Park set on fire
A state building at Jackson Park in Illinois was set ablaze Sunday afternoon and sustained partial burning. No injuries are reported and investigators review the incident for a cause.
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Illinois State
Jackson Park
Grand Junction Democrats Demand Nominee to Challenge Incumbent
Local Democrats in Grand Junction vent frustration over the administration not submitting the name of a party member to field against the current incumbent. The dispute highlights internal tensions and strategic maneuvering within the party.
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Grand Junction
Suffragists Convention in Washington Concludes
National convention of women suffragists held in Washington last week ends with enthusiastic attendance, though smaller than in some years.
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Washington
Burglar Damage Hits Afton Banks Overnight
Both banks in Afton Iowa suffered vault door damage from burglars Sunday night, though no money boxes were opened. No arrests reported and investigators reviewed security footage at both locations.
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Afton
Iowa
Esther Cleveland Christened At White House
Miss Esther, baby daughter of President and Mrs Cleveland, was christened in the blue room at the White House on Sunday afternoon. Only the family and a few friends attended.
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Esther
Cleveland
White House
Decline of Valentine Card Trade in Britain
A London correspondent reports Valentine cards have fallen from fashion in Great Britain, leading manufacturers to halt production as demand wanes.
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London
Great Britain
Senate Eyes Wilson Bill Not Expected to Pass
The Wilson bill rests with the senate committee and is unlikely to pass in its house form. Observers doubt the measure will survive intact when it reaches the senate floor.
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Wilson
Senate Committee
Senate
House
Coney Island Boss Rloss McKane Tried and Convicted
Rloss McKane, longtime Coney Island czar, was found guilty after years of defying authority. He was sentenced to six years in the state prison for actions that included driving off legally appointed officers who pursued election duties in Gravesend.
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Rloss McKane
Coney Island
N. Y
Gravesend
Mrs Lease Declares Free Mason Affiliation and Plans Women’s Lodge
Mrs. Lease of Kansas identifies as a Free Mason member from the Blue Lodge to the Knight Templars and says she will establish a lodge of Masons for women without male assistance claiming full mastery of the work.
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Mrs. Lease
Kansas
Blue Lodge
Knight Templars
Lease
Iowa Legislature Debates Drainage Reform and Normal School Funds
The report notes ex-Auditor Brown seeks 5680 for salary and fees, with a committee recommending 4600. Representative Brinton introduces a farmer friendly drainage bill creating township drainage boards to plan, assess costs, and form union districts across counties. The piece criticizes legislative spending pressure and warns on potential extravagance.
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Brown
Sherman
Committee On Claims
Brinton
Drainage Commission
New York Nominee for Supreme Court Rejected 41 to 32
Mr. Peckham of New York, nominated for Judge of the Supreme Court, was rejected last week by a 41 to 32 vote. Senators Hill and Murphy of New York led the opposition, aligned with President Cleveland, marking the second rejection for the same office.
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Peckham
New York
Supreme Court of the
U. S
Hill and
Murphy
Cleveland
Outlaw Chris Evans and Partner Target Southern California
Noted outlaw Chris Evans and his partner Morrel have terrorized residents banks and railroads across Southern California for some time, triggering manhunt efforts and public fear. Authorities warn citizens to stay vigilant.
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Chris Evans
Outlaw
One Morrel
California
County officials face misappropriation probe in Wapello
Wapello county board of supervisors confronts charges of county funds misused by officers. Ottumwa businessmen form an association to aid prosecutions and public exposure. Republicans cheer the Democratic defendants while Democrats lament political fallout from the revelations.
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Wapello
Presidential nomination and swift Supreme Court confirmation
President Cleveland nominated Senator White of Louisiana for the United States Supreme Court and he was promptly confirmed. The article notes the tactic of selecting a southerner after two New Yorkers were rejected and questions the Republicans’ gain from rejecting northern candidates while Democrats assemble in support of a southern Democrat who is not clearly more capable than Hornblower or Peckham.
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Cleveland
White
Louisiana
United States Supreme Court
Hornblower
Peckham
Antique Books in Iowa Sought for World Library Listings
Citizens urged to inform the Iowa Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids of any old bibles or early printed books or private libraries of a thousand volumes or more. The information supports abroad publishers compiling lists of such collections and collectors.
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Iowa Masonic Library
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Governor Jackson appoints several state officials
Governor Jackson announced appointments including Labor Commissioner W. E. O Blenness of Des Moines and Oil Inspector L. S. Merchant of Cedar Rapids. Other appointees include Custodian of Public Buildings Geo. Metzgar of Davenport and Dairy Commissioner W. E. Boardman of Nevada. Fish Commissioner George Delevan of Estherville. Report says ex Warden McMillan of Fort Madison may be reinstated after removal by Governor Boies last August for misused funds. O Blenness is about 30 and lifelong Des Moines resident.
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Jackson
W. E. O Blenness
Des Moines
L. 8
Merchant
Cedar Rapids Republican
Geo. Metzgar
Davenport
W. E. Boardman
Nevada
McMillan
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Boies
O’bienness
Protecting the Home and the Age of Consent Debate
A Burlington Hawk-Eye message urges Iowa to raise the consent age from thirteen to eighteen. It argues family protection as a cornerstone of society and condemns legal gaps that endanger women and children, urging swift reform.
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H. E. Jarvis
Henry Ward Beecher
Iowa
Burlington
Ames caucus records voter preferences for city offices
About 200 Ames residents attended an informal caucus in the opera hall to record preferences for mayor treasurer assessor and city solicitor. The vote elected H Wilson as mayor with 160 votes. treasurer and assessor were nominated by acclamation. council nominations followed by ward caucuses. Local notes mention travel and weather in nearby towns.
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Ames
Opera Hall
F.T. McLain
Dr. Richmond
C. M. Soper
Chas. Quade
H. Wilson
W. M. Greeley
M. K. Smith
E R Chamberlain
H. P. McLain
John H. Williams
Ty Solicitor
F. T. McLain
Ames voters face March 5 mayoral clash in two tickets
The Ames election pits Citizens Ticket led by Henry Wilson for mayor against People’s Ticket led by M. K. Smith. Council and solicitor races feature shared and alternate candidates, with cross-votes allowed for six offices including mayor treasurer and assessor.
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Ames
Ccitizen
Henry Wilson
John H. Willams
Valentines and illnesses loom over a quiet rural place
Valentines brought mixed vanity and sentiment while disease kept students home from school. Willis Keltner moves to Willse’s vacant spot as Willse shifts to a Templeton farm. Wickham is sick. John Nelson’s child is gravely ill. cold weather delays spring work. Grand ma Wiltie remains unable to speak. Halloway moves from Dakota to Mrs. Smith’s farm.
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Willis Keltner
Will J. Willse
M. W. Templeton
Chapel Ridge
Mr. Templeton
Mr. Wickham
Grow Leads Pennsylvania at Large Vote in 19th Century Polls
Voters in Pennsylvania chose a Congressman at large, with Hon. Galusha A. Grow leading in 10 counties. Reported plurality stood at 149,479 with estimates suggesting about 175,000 once all returns are tallied.
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Pennsylvania
Hon. Galusha A. Grow
Gilbert Gleanings and Community Notes
News from Nevada reports the death of the Lake family's ten month old son from stomach illness with interment on Saturday. O M Lake seeks specialists in Marshalltown as eye trouble endangers his sight while Mrs Lake receives condolences from local friends. The Congregational churchwomen host a Martha Washington Tea Party to raise funds for a lecture room with 20 cent admission. W L Marshall now at State Center after leaving Chelsea. Gilbert and Lid die dissolve partnership, E P Gilbert now runs the grain business. Opera House event on March 1 features the Swedish Male Quartette.
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Sunday Register
Phoenix
Arizona
Ll. A. CU
M. E
Des Moines
Frank Phillips
William Phillips
State Agricultural College
Ames
Budd
Miss Westerman
O. M. Lake
Nevada
Lake
Marshalltown
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Dakota
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Chelsea
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Ames Lowa
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New Bakery
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