Republican County Convention in Story County Nevada August 1893
The Republicans of Story County plan a delegate convention at the Court House in Nevada on Saturday August 5th 1893 at 11 am to nominate county officers including Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools and Board of Supervisors and to elect delegates to the State and Judicial conventions. Townships earn delegates based on votes for Benjamin Harrison in 1882 with listed counts. committee chairman H C Boardman signs official notice.
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Story County
Court House
Nevada
Vanes
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
Benjamin Harrison
State Republican League Convention Des Moines 1893
The Iowa State League hosts a Des Moines convention on Tuesday August 15 1893 at 1 pm to elect officers and perfect the organization. Prominent Republican speakers from state and nation will address the gathering. Delegates are elected by county conventions with one delegate per twenty members and one extra for every four hundred votes for Harrison in 1892. Story County holds eight delegates.
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League Clubs
Iowa
Des Moines
State League
Republican County Central Committee
Benjamin Harrison
Story County
Candidate Tam A Representative At Republican Convention
Tam is a candidate for representative subject to the action of the Republican county convention. W O Payne is listed in association with the candidacy.
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Tam
Republican County Convention
W.O. Payne
Fire in Mansfield Block Causes 70000 Loss in Cedar Rapids
A fire last Friday in the Mansfield block of Cedar Rapids caused an estimated 70000 in property damage. Authorities said no fatalities were reported and the fire is under investigation by local fire officials.
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Mansfield
Cedar Rapids
Cyclone Kills Two, Wounds Seven Near Stillwater
A cyclone hit Stillwater Miaun last Friday causing two men to be killed and seven others injured. The disaster disrupted local roads and damaged homes, prompting emergency crews to respond quickly and secure the area.
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Stillwater
Miaun
Record for 100 mile bicycle race set at Buffalo to Princeton
J W Lineman of the Press Bicycle club of Buffalo completed the 100 mile route from Orange New Jersey to Princeton and back in 5 hours 48 minutes 35 seconds, lowering the record by more than an hour. There were 113 starters.
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Orange
N. J
Princeton
J. W. Linneman
The
Press Bicycle Club of Buffalo
Scratch
Ten Garza gang members sent to Anamosa penitentiary
Ten United States prisoners from Texas were brought to the Anamosa penitentiary last Thursday. They are described by U.S. marshals as the toughest ruffians in Texas and will serve from one to three years.
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United States
Anamosa Penitentiary
Texas
Garza
Rumor Gains Ground on Cleveland Health
A Pioneer Press note says idle talk suggests Grover Cleveland is ill with cancer and undergoing surgery. The item hints the rumor started from difficulty in obtaining an official announcement of an extra presidential session.
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Grover Cleveland
Pioneer Press
Deliberative Body Wanted Sparks GOP Governor Nomination Talk
The Register article urges careful thought on Republican strategy for governor, arguing success hinges on prudent platform framing and candidate selection. It calls on GOP readers to consider whom to nominate and how to win.
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Register
New York Press Offers Townwide G A R Visit to World s Fair
The New York Press invites fifty G A R men to the World's Fair for a weeklong visit with all expenses paid. Readers vote for their favorites via a Sunday press ballot printed in the paper, and those with enough votes win the outing at the paper's expense.
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New York Press
Sunday Press
Banks seek currency expansion by adjusting collateral rules
The proposal would let national banks withdraw 100 percent of par value for government bonds and add a 10 percent excess. It also suggests issuing bills up to 75 percent of surplus capital. Together these changes could inject 150 million dollars into the currency, with the first rule seen as favorable and the second as questionable.
Congress of Towa editors called at World's Fair
Lafe Young president of the Towa Press association calls a congress of towa editors at the World’s Fair in the Towa building on August 3 1893 at 11 o’clock a m. Editors are urged to attend and enjoy fair courtesies and Midway attractions. The Burlington Gazette questions the effort as likely to fail.
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Lafe Young
Towa Press Association
Towa
Lafe
Burlington Gazette
Young
Sunday Openings End at World’s Fair After July 16
The World’s Fair commission curb Sunday openings after July 16 citing poor ticket revenue from working men. Last Sunday’s gate receipts supported a firemen’s benevolent fund, but attendance was low despite wide advertising. Chicago’s benevolent response has grown, and editors note public sentiment favors ending Sunday openings.
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Commission
Chicago
Payne Shown as Candidate for Representative Nomination
The personal card of W. O. Payne lists him as a candidate for the Republican county convention nominated representative. He is described as a young man of good habits and political knowledge who is canvassing in person. The editor states lack of sympathy with his candidacy but notes his right to run and the personal effort involved.
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W. O. Payne
Payne
Baptist youth meeting in Indianapolis ends with awards
About five thousand delegates attended the Baptist young people's meeting in Indianapolis. Three banner awards were given for study achievements to J Hl Mc Donald Ambhurst Nova Scotia W E Gillespie Waterman Illinois and Chas Poole Brookings South Dakota. Resolutions call for abolition of liquor traffic nationwide and pledge a determined war to end it.
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Baptist Young People’s
Indianapolis
J. Hl. McDonald
Ambhurst
Nova Scotia
W. E. Gillespie
Waterman
Ill
Chas. Poole
Brooking
South Dakota
Pension department action shocks old soldiers and pensioners
The pension bureau suspends pensions for total disability under the 1890 act and demands proof of incapacity via doctor certificates and witnesses. A local medical board is then to examine claimants, with failure to respond ending their pension. Secy. Hoke Smith aims to save thirty million dollars a year, cutting many quarterly stipends.
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Pension Department
Board of Examiners
Medical Board
Secy. Hoke Smith
Waite At Colorado Silver Convention Voiced Harsh Warning
Gov Waite delivered forceful rhetoric at Denver gathering denouncing the money power and foreign influence. He warned that if war is forced on the nation, Halifax would see a larger British Tory army than in 1775 and urged that liberty requires ongoing struggle against oppression. Some attendees endorsed, others opposed his stance.
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Colorado
Denver
Gov. Waite
U. S
Halifax
Cyclone toll and relief efforts at Pomeroy
Cyclone deaths reach fifty nine by July 17 with many in Cherokee Buena Vista and Wright counties. Insurance adjusters have Liberal settlements. Injured moved to Sioux City hospitals at public expense. Pomeroy property losses total about two hundred thousand dollars. Rebuilding and business recovery underway as residents endure with quiet resolve.
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Pomeroy
Des Moines
Cherokee County
Buena Vista County
Wright County
Sioux City
Iowa
Ex Senator Ingalls Targets Reid in Public Critique
A Chicago reporter drew Whitelaw Reid's attention to Ex Senator Ingalls recent criticisms of him and other Republicans. Reid responded in a calm, firm manner with a brief rebuke to John J., signaling a strong pushback to the claims.
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Ingalls
Whitelaw Reid
Chicago
Mr. Reid
Mr. Ingalls
John J
Bankers Favor Sherman Act Repeal and Tax Continuation
The Times Republican reports Marshalltown businessmen favor repealing the Sherman act and maintaining the ten percent tax on state banks. They assert the economy is now on a gold basis and respond to a ten question survey.
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the Times-Republican
Marshalltown
Hardin County Fair Premiums Rise For 80 Page Pamphlet
An 80 page pamphlet details the Hardin county fair to be held September 12 to 15. Premiums for horses cattle and produce have been increased. A copy of the premium list is available by requesting it from secretary W F Beck Jr Eidora.
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Hardin County Fair
W. F. Beck, Jr
Eidora
Harper's Bazar July 15 previews new series for women
The issue announces the first of a series on Art and Music in American Homes by Margaret Butler and an Annie F Springstead piece Useful Suggestions for the Waitress. It marks the paper’s start of practical women's articles and features.
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Harper’s Bazar
Margaret Butler
Annie F. Springstead
Annals of Iowa Second Series Promises Rich Content
The magazine features Gov. Larrabee recounting his experience in a snow storm and strong editorial writing. Subscriptions are priced at $1.00, making Iowa history accessible to all interested readers.
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Annals of
Iowa
Gov. Larrabee
Annals
Lowa
Editorial Feud Persists Between Clarkson and Wallace
Des Moines Register editor R P Clarkson and Homestead figure Henry Wallace trade sharp remarks as the exchange heats up through the state election. Wallace vows to press the matter and expose what Clarkson calls late Homestead moves.
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R. P. Clarkson
Des Moines Register
Henry Wallace
Homestead
Clarkson
Mr. Wallace
R. P
Uncle Sam eyes plan to tax hoarded gold from banks
Government offers to pay gold into clearing houses and sub-treasuries instead of small currency, pressuring New York banks to accept gold notes or gold as a basis for currency. If banks resist, they may be forced to concede, boosting the government gold reserve.
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Sam
New York
Sub-Treasury
Coroner's Jury Probes Fire at World’s Fair Cold Storage
The coroner's jury reported Tuesday on the World’s Fair ground cold storage warehouse fire. It names D. H. Burnham chief of construction Edward Murphy fire marshal and leaders of the cold storage company, noting firemen warned of danger yet followed orders and perished.
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D. H. Burnham
Edward Murphy
Ex Governor Wm M Stone of Iowa Dies at Oklahoma City
Ex governor William M. Stone of Iowa died at his home near Oklahoma City Oklahoma Tuesday morning. He was born October 14 1827 in Jefferson County New York and spent early years in Ohio. Stone served in the Civil War rising to colonel and later became governor of Iowa. He moved to Oklahoma last year and his body will be sent to Knoxville Iowa for burial.
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Wm. M. Stone
Iowa
Oklahoma City
O. T
Knoxville
Col. Stone
Jefferson County
N. Y
Ohio
Knoxville Journal
Washington County
Fort Sumpter
3D Lowa Infantry
Lowa
Vicksburg
Land Office
Harrison
Oklahoma
Pastor Brown Rescues Drowning Picnic Attendee
A Baptist pastor, Rev. Chas. S. Brown, leaped into the Town river to save Frank Overholt, 20, who sank in a deep eddy during a Saturday picnic. Despite swift current and heavy clothing, Brown guided the unconscious swimmer ashore and revived him with timely care.
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H. D. Overholt
Jas. McCollister
W. F. Conklin
C. A. Rogers
Chas. S. Brown
Baptist Church
Rev. Brown
Press
Iowa City
Rev. L. G
K. W. Brown
Bank report notes steady condition at Ames National Bank
In a column the report on the condition of the Union National Bank of Ames at last Wednesday’s close highlights careful conservative management that kept the bank in a good safe condition during the pinch period and maintained accommodations for regular patrons.
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Union National Bank of
Ames
The Orange Judd Farmer and Tur Lyreciticencer
An item notes a publication priced at two dollars per year. The fragment mentions a periodical and a basic subscription rate, indicating a small historical pricing detail without additional context.
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Orange Judd
Gambling and street gambling noted by a passerby in San Jose
A man reports groups of young boys near corn cribs and the baseball ground gamble for money, play cards, dice, and swear, alarming locals. He urges parental or official action to break up the gang. Also, notes on a second comet enveloped by the first’s tail from Lick Observatory and an insurance offer from Des Moines for travel accidents with various benefits.
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San Jose
Cal
Lick Observatory
Capital
Ames Tornado Strikes as Wind Feeds Destruction
Local residents recount a Saturday evening tornado that toppled trees and damaged structures. Homes on Glidden Spohn and Roland streets, Lew Tillotson’s barn, Dudgeon’s jewelry store and the post office awning suffered damage while wind and debris filled the town. Some residents witnessed a cyclone path, with insurance figures cited for barns and buildings.
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Israel
Ames
Dr. Raynor
Virginia
James Bates
Buel
Glidden
Cheap excursions to the World's Fair offered by Chicago & North Western
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces weekly July 17 through August 7, 1898 excursion departures to Chicago with return allowed on the fourth or eleventh day after sale. Tickets are valid only in coaches and reclining chair cars. Credit for spotting the newcomer goes to Willis Ball, with Mark Brumagim noting it on July 9.
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Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Chicago
Willis Ball
Mark Brumagim
Subscription offers for 1893 campaigns and papers
An advertisement promotes a one year subscription for The paper and the New York Weekly Tribune for $1.50. It also offers the weekly Campaign Des Moines Leader to January 1 1894 and the Intelligence r for one year at $1.50.
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Atlas National Bank
Chicago
Third National Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Des Moines
New York Weekly Tribune
Des Moines Leader
Intelligencer
Bank Financial Snapshot of National Bank
The report lists capital stock paid in, surplus fund, undivided profits, and notes on national bank notes outstanding. It also shows dividends unpaid, individual deposits subject to check, demand certificates of deposit, notes and bills rediscounted, with figures: 111,469. 41. 198. 32. 12,500. 7,970. 40. 9,000. 2,000.
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U.S
Mortages
U. S
Vickers
U.S. Treasury
National Bank
Velasco Promises Health Wealth in Texas South
Velasco offers health sea air and comfort with ships at easy harbor. Fresh vegetables all winter and fruit ripening early. Weather ranges from 25 degrees above zero to 92 degrees in warm spells. The Commercial Club Velasco Texas invites investment in the South.
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Velasco
Texas
California
South
Commercial Club
Iowa Central Offers Low Excursion Rates to Regional Resorts
The Iowa Central railway lists very low rate excursion tickets to Clear Lake Spirit Lake Lake Minnetonka Okoboji Lake White Bear Lake Detroit Lake Devil's Lake Moose Lake Spring Park Colfax Springs Excelsior Springs Duluth Ashland West Superior St Paul Minneapolis and notable northwest resorts including Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Manitou and other Colorado locales. For tickets rates and information contact Iowa Central Bay agents or write Tros P Barry General Passenger Agent A F Banks Traffic Manager October 1.
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Iowa Central Railway
Clear Lake
Spirit Lake
Lake Minnetonka
Okoboji Lake
White Bear Lake
Detroit Lake
Devil’s Lake
Moose Lake
Spring Park
Colfax Springs
Excelsior Springs
Duluth
Ashland
West Superior
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northwest
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Manatou
Colorado
Iowa Central
P. Barry
A. F. Banks
Manitou
Town Central Ry
Thos. P. Barry
Summer Excursions to Northwest Resorts
Travel listings for White Bear Lake Detroit Lake Devil's Lake Moose Lake Spring Park Excelsior Springs Duluth Ashland West Superior St Paul Minneapolis and Colorado resorts with ticket and rate information via Town Central Ry agents Thos P Barry General Passenger Agent or A F Banks Traffic Manager
Distressing Kidney and Bladder Ailments Relieved Fast
A bold claim says the New Great South American Cure relieves kidney and bladder diseases in six hours. Sold by L. M. Bosworth in Ames Iowa, urging readers not to miss this magic relief and cure.
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L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Iowa
Choice North Dakota Land for Sale Near Jamestown
1100 acres in Jim River Valley North Dakota offered for sale. Lands lie between James and Pipestone rivers, near Jamestown & Northern railroad, with 400 acres under plow and 300 in wheat. Historical yields include 18 to 25 bushels per acre. Sold in quarterly tracts for real estate trade. Trade offers invited. Albert ea 91.
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Jim River
North Dakota
James
Pipestone
Jamestown & Northern Branch
Iowa
Albert Ea
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Union National Bank
W.M. Greetey
E.R. Chamberlain
Cashier
Story County Bank
Parley
Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
Bhast - Insurance
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Abstract Books
Storgith & Son, Co
Abeteast Books
Smith & A
Read’s Market
AIID
Sale Stable
Allen & Morris, Proprietors
West Main Street
Kenneth Whitaker
Main
Ames, Iowa
National Building and Savings Association of
Boone Iowa
S. L. Moore
W.H. Crooks
the Intelligencer
K. Wilson, Publishers
DELS
Franklin A Peares
Eee
Enness
Ceesceewdeen
Union
SANR
Caches
Vice
Rae Py
Salesar
Republican County Committee
H.C. Boardman
Ioeie Fane
State Republican League
Bankers Accident Insurance Company of
Resources
State of
County of Story
E. R. Chamberlain
E. KR. Chamberlain
G. A. Underwood
W. M. Greeley J
Stevens DaNnie
L McCarthy
Hughes
Smith
Taylor
J. E. Duncan
P. M
Central Station
Ames Markets
L.J
C. Creamery Butter. Ag
Star of the South
Kidney Cure
Skandinaven
Skandinaven and _ Intelligencer
Choice Land For Sale
M. Hemstreet
Notary Public Conveyancer
Kentucky
Perry Simmons
Chase & Sanborn S
Chase & Sanborn of
Boston
Hamilton & Co
Price
Martin's
F. Martin
Booth
Cosmopolitan
Gever
Russell & Erwin
BiNgHam & Co
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