Candidate announcements for Story county offices and tax report
Multiple notices announce candidates for Clerk of Courts Auditor Recorder County Attorney and Treasurer posts in Story county Iowa subject to the Republican County Convention. Also included is the semi annual treasurer's report detailing revenues and disbursements January 1 through May 31, 1894 with certification from the Board of Supervisors.
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Story County
Court House
Nevada
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
Seventh Congressional District
F Seventh
Frank D. Jackson
Dels. Collins
Wien
Indian Creek
LaFayette
Coe
Nevada Precinct
Miset
Wore
Third Ward
Vwourth
New Albany
Prigetiag
Washington
Republican County Committee
J. F. Reed
H.C. Boardman
Republican County Convention
Charles Hamilton
Ames
Recorder
Smith
Zearing
Iowa
E. W. Gifford
M. P. Webb
E. W. Shearer
F. D. Thompson
Board of Supervisors of
J. Mitnen
Board of Supervisor
State of
T. J. Miller
Lightning Strikes Des Moines Church Again
Dr. Frisbie's church in Des Moines was hit by lightning last week, marking a second strike within two months. No injuries reported and repairs underway to steady roof and spire.
Boone Aims for Free Mail Delivery on July First
Boone residents expect free mail delivery beginning July first after a period of eligibility and waiting. The move reflects ongoing postal service expansion and local anticipation.
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Boone
Clergy Deliver Baccalaureate Sermons at Colleges
Rev Dr John Henry Barrows of Chicago preached the Baccalaureate at Wellesley College. Lyman Abbott spoke at Cornell and Moody at Mount Herman School, aligning with graduation week observances.
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John Henry Barrows
Chicago
Wellesley College
Lyman Abbott
Cornell
Th Moody
Mount Herman School
Maxwell Tribune Backs Polk County Judge Re‑Election
The Maxwell Tribune signals strong support for the current Polk County judge seeking re‑election while covering local politics in Story and Polk counties.
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Maxwell Tribune
Story
Polk
Polk County
Amoozin Cuss Forces Beating of Maxwell Storekeepers
The so called Amoozin Cuss presses a button that prompts ribbing of Maxwell’s shopkeepers while Editor Hazlett pushes a steady procedure forward.
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Amoozin
Maxwell
Hazlett
Coxey Good Roads Bill Introduced in House
Geary of California introduces the Coxey bill for good roads in the national House. The measure mirrors Coxey’s public works concept and cites Napoleon III as a historical precedent for using mass employment to secure rule.
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Coxey
National House
Geary
California
Dubuque
William W Phelps Former U.S. Minister Dies in New Jersey
William Walter Phelps former U S minister to Berlin died at his New Jersey home last Sunday. A Yale graduate and Columbia Law School alumnus he was a respected lawyer and businessman. He served three terms in Congress and was appointed minister to Austria in 1881 by President Garfield.
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William Walter Phelps
U.S
Berlin
New Jersey
Ile
Yale
Columbia Law School
Congress
Austria
Garfield
River reaches record levels since 1881 at Sioux City
Reports from Sioux City note the Missouri river at the site is higher than any time since 1881. The piece warns of danger as soldiers from central Iowa near Council Bluffs should beware a so called pig rauddy and to take precautions against microbes.
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Sioux City
Missouri
Iowa
Council Bluffs
G A R Encampment in Council Bluffs Draws Youthful Honoraries
The G A R of Iowa holds its annual encampment in Council Bluffs this week. City leaders reportedly step back as the event brings a parade of colonels and officials, some imagined as brass and blue coated protectors by locals.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Neel
Des Moines Capital To Publish Herron Address And Gov Crounz Reply
The Des Moines Capital plans to publish Thursday evening Prof Herron’s address delivered at Lincoln Nebraska and Gov Crounz’s reply to the same.
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Des Moines
Herron
Lincoln
Nebraska
Crounze
Local notes from Tama county and surrounding area
Community items report a sick infant of Mr Frank Sutler improving, Miss Jennie Raff ending her Tama county school June 1 and staying with parents, Ed McFarlane working on his father Will Smith's farm, visits by Geo Person and Wiltse. bone finds at sea mud. social visits by Bates Templeton Wiltse and Hubbard households. Miss Cramblitt school exhibition praised. Thurman Rickman and others bring flowers for ill aunt. ice cream party at Akin's. M W Templeton from Chapel Ridge visits family. breuth still continues with light showers.
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Jennie Raff
Tama County
Ed McFarlane
Will Smith
Stella
Chapel Ridge
Geddes urged for niche on Iowa soldiers monument at Des Moines
Iowa veterans and officials debate the Des Moines monument design and 32 selected soldiers. Gen James L Geddes of the 8th Iowa Volunteer Infantry is urged for a conspicuous place for his wartime exchange act. The text criticizes living officers and favors honoring enlisted men as core Union contributors.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sergt
J. F. Hartman
Lowa Cavalry
Council Bluffs
James L. Geddes
8Th
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Lowa
Stone
Gen. Geddes
Geddes
Seventeen American Stallions Approved by Italian Inspector
Seventeen American stallions in Italy have received approval from the government inspector, enabling their use in local breeding programs. This decision paves the way for enhanced equine continuity between nations and may impact forthcoming breeding exports.
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Italy
Railway union vote bars negroes admission
The American Railway Union, a league of railway employees, decided by a vote of 113 to 102 on Tuesday not to admit negroes to the organization.
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The
American Railway Union
Money order blanks issued by Postoffice Department
The Postoffice Department is issuing new money order blanks with over 20 000 offices now in existence handling them.
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Postoffice Department
Senator Gorman Returns to Senate Sessions
Senator Gorman has recovered from a serious illness enough to attend Senate sessions, resuming participation in debates and votes.
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Gorman
Senate
Indiana Coal Miners Debate Return to Work
Indiana coal miners argue over the contract and plan to vote this week on resuming work. Union leaders expect a decision soon as talks continue and tensions rise in the mining region.
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Indiana
Coxey welcomed by 2000 at Massillon reception
Gen Coxey arrived in Massillon Ohio on Monday to a cheering crowd of about 2000. Music flowers and handshakes marked the scene as he accepted the warm reception and prepared to pursue his bid for Congress.
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Coxey
Massillon
Ohio
Congress
Rain Makers Said to Offend Pella Worshipers
In Pella Iowa residents upset by rain shortages blamed local rain makers who fled town after threats. A large indignation meeting became a prayer gathering lasting through Sunday night and Monday with vows to continue until rain returns, as worshipers contend the rain makers displeased God.
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Pella
Iowa
Oleomargarine Law Violations Spur Repeal Call
Washington reports show daily violations of the 1886 Oleomargarine law across the country. If enforcement fails, critics urge repeal of the statute.
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Washington
Iowa Code Commission Names Judge Winslow Chairman
The Iowa Code Commission met on Monday and organized with Judge H. S. Winslow of Newton chosen as chairman.
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Iowa Code Commission
H.S. Winslow
Newton
Insect-Bug Shipment Business Grows From Emporia Station
At Emporia Kansas Prof George J Adams runs a cinch bug station shipping infected bugs nationwide to spread contagion among healthy bugs and kill them by millions. The venture reports rising demand with requests from Texas and Mexico. A separate blaze in Begvaie Gieity destroyed nine business houses valued at about 15000 with little insurance. J H Queal & Co lost buildings and stock insured. second yard burned recently. Weather breezes damaged structures in Weston county injuring people. Mooreland and Callender small towns shaken. one death reported. Temperance meeting at Congregational church drew fewer attendees though Mrs Hinman praised the talk. Friday showers refreshed the area though rainmakers may differ with the Register. The Dubuque Times disputes Cedar Rapids Republican ring claims in state politics. Potential nominees for state convention discussed include Morrow treasurer Carpenter attorney general Sackett railroad commissioner Sessions clerk supreme court. The Republican ticket is expected to gain support.
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Emporia
Kan
George J. Adams
Texas
Mexico
Dubuque
the Times
Anarchists Plot Supposedly Target Washington Public Buildings
A Washington paper reports a claimed anarchist plot to blow up public buildings as sections of the industrial army arrive and attempt to enter key public structures. The account frames the incident as a security concern tied to the visiting factions.
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Washington
Industrial Army
Community notices and meetings in Ames region reported
The piece details union meetings at the Congregational church, M E vacation services, upcoming Juniors entertainment, Sunday school institute attendance, Missionary Society gathering with Chinese missions study, Unitarian service by Rev Leon Harvey, and electric light plant discussions before a city franchise vote. It notes an arm injury to a pile driver engineer, a well received M E church entertainment, memorial services by Nevada Odd Fellows and Sampson Lodge K P, and a Nevada caucus push for Mr Hamilton. Nevada spends about $1000 yearly on street lights. full city lighting would cost around $1500.
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M. E
California
Ames
Odd Fellows of Nevada
Daughters of
Rebekah
Sampson Lodge K. P
Nevada
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