Kansas Population Decline and 1890 Gap Highlighted
The Ames Iowa issue reports Kansas losing population since 1890 with about 100000 fewer people. It notes debates on currency expansion, protectionism under McKinley, and U.S. handling of foreign publishing. It references anti-lynching law tests in South Carolina and a Cuba-Wyler dispute with Armenia echoes.
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Kansas
South Carolina
Gen. Wyler
Cuba
United States
Armenia
Wiley
Bill proposes exam for County Superintendents to curb office eligibility
The article argues for a new state bill requiring all County Superintendents to pass exams in specified branches before holding office, contending it would reduce candidates and increase respect for the office. It cites broader concerns about justice, governance, and public petitions.
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Carroll
Tom
Harry
Congressmen and seeds spark political fume in editorial note
The piece blasts Congress for delays and garden seed talk while urging practical legislation. It laments editors and writers like Edgar Nye who boosted humor and warns impersonal journalism may erode readers. Nye’s death in North Carolina notes a loss to literature and public wit.
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Morton
Lincoln
McClelland
Congress
Edgar W. Nye
North Carolina
Nye
Skepticism Over Clarkson Credit and Grave Robbery Crisis
The Sioux City Journal questions giving J. S. Clarkson full credit for good faith in Allison's candidacy until proven otherwise. A grave robbery wave is condemned as repulsive, with calls to enforce the law on all in medical circles and to amend laws to curb legal anatomical material shortages and temptations.
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The
Sioux City Journal
J. S. Clarkson
Allison
Clarkson
Newton Times
Ryan
McKinley
Nebraska
Omaha
Iowa
Omaha Fair
Ida Grove
Mount Pleasant seeks city owned lighting amid gas franchise rift
Mount Pleasant debates ending a 25 year gas franchise as city voters consider municipal lighting. The gas company warns of debt while residents press for independence, amid a March special election and shifting local finances. The Midland Monthly preview notes features on regional topics and a tribute to Judge Wright.
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Mount Pleasant
Gas Company
Des Moines
March Midland Monthly
Cripple Creek
Diplomatic Corps
Washington
Lake Country
England
Frank Calkins
Judge Wright
A. B. Cummins
Captain Adams
Kenesaw Mountain
Nebraska
F. B. Tracy
Omaha
The
Midland
Chicago Times Herald
Brigham
Chicago
Ames Considers Work Fines Policy and Public Labor
A州 discussion notes no existing ordinance for fining or enforcing work. Proponents urge the council to promptly buy stone and assign vagrants and criminals to labor as a deterrent and public works measure.
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Ames
Des Moines Governor Drake hosts informal reception
Des Moines February 22 Governor Drake held a casual reception at the Hotel Savery for the general assembly members, their wives and aides. The event avoided stiffness, featured fine attire and social mingling, with refreshments served 9 to 11 pm.
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Des Moines
Drake
May Lord Drake
Mary Carpenter
Jenkins
Iowa
Saturday Record
General Assembly
James F. Wilson
John A Kasson
Col. C. 8
Wilson
Record
House
Senate
Kasson Ora Wilson
Bell
Jefferson
Berry
Warren
Byers
Lucas
Blanchard
Mahaska
Carpenter
Louisa
Cheshire
Polk
Ellis
Clinton
Ellison
Jones
Everal
Clayton
Funk
Dickinson
Garst
Carroll
Gorrell
Jasper
Harper
Hurst
Jackson
Junkin
Montgomery
Mitchell
Adams
Palmer
Washington
Phelps
Cass
Ranck
Johnson
Bowen
Wright
Upton
Howard
Young
Delaware
Trewin
Allamakee
Waterman
Wapello
Davis
Allen
van Buren
Bailey
Sioux
Brighton
Byington
Early
Sac
Evans
Wayne
Frazee
Chickasaw
Hardin
Gurley
Dedur
Garner
Haugen
Worth
Hauger
Black Hawk
Lambert
McAchran
McDonald
Guthrie
Martin
Adair
Merriam of
Morrison
Grundy
Keokuk
McQuinn
Benton
Nietert
Linn
Power of Lee
St John of Mitchell
Sullivan
Temple of
Clark
Brinton
Hamilton
Wood
Madison
Weaver
Temple
Merriam
Power
MacQuin
St John
S. Moore
State budget gap bridged by bonds in annual report
The report notes the current administration spends 497 million dollars yearly against 313 million dollars in revenue. The remaining balance is covered by bonds as described by the State Register.
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State Register
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Hudson Bros
St. Louis
America
Europe
Count Valmeseda
Weyler
Gen Grant
Pres
Cleveland
Dubuque Telegraph
State Railroad Commission
Cedar Rapids
Chicago Tribune
Col. Ingersoll
Kentucky
Sioux City
Waller
Gate City
Salisbury
Inter-Ocean
Great Britain
Major McKinley
Ohio
Denver
Colorado
Opera House
Inter Ocean
of the West
Times
West
Wells
Jupisch Bros
Dudgeon
Pou
Kitselman Brothers
Ridgeville
Indiana
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