Republicans Plan Delegates at Story County Convention
The Story County Republicans meet at the Court House in Nevada on Saturday August 5th 1893 at 1 am to nominate county officers and elect fifteen delegates to the State convention in Des Moines August 16 1893 and fifteen delegates to the Judicial district convention. Townships receive two delegates plus one per fifty votes for Harrison in 1882. The notice is signed by J F Reep H C Boardman secretaries Nevada June 23 1893.
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Story County
Court House
Nevada
Des Moines
Hith
Benjamin Harrison
Kansas Counties Without Paupers and Bank Failures Grow
Forty four Kansas counties once owning poor houses and farms had no paupers months ago. Twenty national banks have failed since January, with aggregate capital of six million one hundred fifty thousand dollars.
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Kansas
Missouri Supreme Court strikes down sale of enslaved for vagrancy
The Missouri Supreme Court rules that laws authorizing selling persons for vagrancy are unconstitutional, declaring such enforcement illegal and void within the state.
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Supreme Court of Missouri
Eastern papers push for lower transport rates to Chicago
Regional newspapers push for reduced transportation costs to Chicago, noting any decision likely won’t be made until later in the season.
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Chicago
Eckels appoints more receivers than predecessor
The comptroller has named additional receivers for insolvent banks in three months, surpassing the number his predecessor did in years, though the party avoids boasting about the tally.
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Eckels
Newton Kansan
Circular declares one fare excursion rate to Chicago fair
The Atchison road issues a circular urging all western lines to join in a one fare excursion to Chicago during the fair. The matter will be considered Friday.
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Atchison Road
Chicago
Keokuk Shooting Reported In Gold Cure Patient
Chas Nodler, a patient taking his second course at the gold cure, shot his brother in Keokuk on Monday. Authorities say he appeared to be out of his mind.
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Chas Nodler
Keokuk
Three youths arrested for burglaries in Fort Dodge
Three boys about fifteen years old were arrested in Fort Dodge for burglarizing several stores. They will likely be sent to the Reform school.
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Fort Dodge
Reform School
Aged Monona Woman Jumps Train at Mason City
Mrs. Mary Moon of Monona Iona leaped from a train at Mason City on Tuesday. Her left leg was crushed, requiring knee amputation.
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Mary Moon
Monona
Iona
Mason City
Iron ore miners laid off due to weak market in Michigan
In the iron districts of Michigan three thousand iron ore miners have been discharged in the last twenty days and 1100 more will be laid off this week because there is no market for iron ore at present.
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Michigan
Three Men Indicted in C B and Q Train Robbery Attempt
Newt Shields Joe Shields and Frank Robinson, accused of a failed C B and Q train hold up in southwestern Iowa, have been indicted by the Federal Grand Jury at Keokuk and are jailed in Corning awaiting trial.
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Newt
Joe Shields
Frank Robinson
Iowa
Keokuk
Corning
U S Attorney General rules World’s Fair funds barred
The Attorney General says the World’s Fair organizers cannot obtain more federal money due to past issues over Sunday opening. A lawsuit or court decision may follow as the fair people pursue the matter.
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U. S
World’s Fair People
Uncle Sam
Fair People
Warden Cleared in Anamosa Penitentiary Probe Report
A committee appointed by the governor to investigate mismanagement at Anamosa penitentiary reports. The warden P. W. Madden is exonerated while the prison clerk is found not entirely blameless. The panel says the examination was thorough.
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Botes
Anamosa
P. W. Madden
Tremont Hotel Collapses in Fort Scott Kansas
The Tremont hotel in Fort Scott Kansas collapsed Monday morning around 9 o clock. The four story brick building housed about 100 occupants and the east wall with all floors fell away. The west side is deemed unsafe and injuries are not yet known.
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Fort Scott
Kansas
Boundless Wins Chicago Derby for 350000 Stake
Boundless ridden by Garrison won the 3 year old 14 mile Derby in Chicago on Saturday. James Cushing of Minneapolis owns the horse. Garrison earned 5000 for riding and winning. Time 2 36. Bookmakers were the major winners as nearly one million dollars changed hands.
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Chicago
Boundless
James Cushing
Minneapolis
Garrison
Governor Grants Pardon For Haymarket Riot Figures
Illinois Governor Altgeld pardons three Haymarket defendants Fielden Schwab and Neebe who were previously sentenced for life and fifteen years. The decision stirs strong opinion with critics accusing the governor of overstepping and condemning the process from arrest to conviction.
Silver Prices Fall After Indian Mint Closures
The closure of India's mints to private coinage triggers a drop in silver value. London quotes 36 pence per ounce with three parts alloy, New York 77–78 cents per ounce fine, equating to 60 cents in the dollar and a 26 to one gold to silver ratio.
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India
London
New York
United States
Chicago ‘Tribune
Disaster at Sea Near Tripoli Sinks Victoria
The Camperdown rammed its consort Victoria near Tripoli causing the Victoria to sink in deep water within 20 minutes. About 718 aboard, with fears of 450 drowned, lists still being revised. A Victoria model is on display at the World’s Fair transportation building.
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Tripoli
Africa
Camperdown
Iowa Wins Premiums on Apples and at World Fair
The text notes Iowa securing the second premium on apples and the World's Fair awards, with a hypothetical claim that had September awarded been possible, Iowa would have earned first premium on apples, mirroring its achievement at the Centennial Exposition.
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Iowa
Iowa V'ress Association to hold Chicago meeting September
Iowa editors proposing a September meeting of the Iowa V'ress Association at the art palace in Chicago ask members to send ideas and suggestions to L. Young, president, Des Moines.
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Iowa
Iowa V’ress Association
Art Palace
Chicago
L. Young
Des Moimes
South Carolina Governor Purchases Liquor for State Saloons
The South Carolina governor orders 300000 dollars of liquor for new state saloons starting July 1. He projects selling 1000000 gallons before January 1 at 20 cents per drink, aiming for about 1000000 dollars in profit for the state.
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South Carolina
Fairchild Named Division Surgeon for Chicago & Northwestern
Dr. Fairchild of Ames medical college is appointed division surgeon for all company divisions west of the Mississippi. He will HQ in Clinton Iowa from July 1 1898 reporting to Ames district staff. position newly created and he is the first to fill the role. The Ames post office salary rises $100 July 1. The Worrall's Grove Fourth will feature music speaking basket dinner toasts Elder Hester speaks Miss Lillie Paxton reads the declaration.
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Fairchild
Ames
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Mississippi River
Cedar Rapids
Medical College
I. A C
Clinton
Iowa
Ames Post Office
Worrall’s Grove
Hester
Lillie Paxton
Brakeman Frank Moore Found Unconscious After West Boone Ride
Frank Moore a brakeman on the division west of Boone was brought in on the west train at 1 o clock yesterday from Boone unconscious. He was carried to his home by two comrades aided by Dr. Deering after being found atop a car at Boone station. He bears a bruise on the forehead with no other violence. He spoke few words and was not improved this morning, the case regarded as serious.
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Frank Moore
Boone
Dr. Deering
West Side
Marshalltown Shooting Involving W. C. Balls
W C Balls, a young Marshall County man from a prominent family, shot Leroy Welch at Marshalltown Monday night and likely fatally wounded him. The alleged motive centers on a relationship Welch had with a prostitute identified as Em Stewart. Welch is married with one child.
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W. C. Balls
Marshall County
Leroy Welch
Marshalltown
Em. Stewart
Welch
Stewart
Fashion notes warn black stockings fade as white stockings return
A fashion writer declares the black stocking for women doomed and predicts a comeback for white stockings favored by grandmothers. The trend is led by a London fashion leader who seeks to showcase a pretty ankle, especially on rainy days.
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England
Convict Riot at Folson Quarry Leaves Three Dead
Tuesday afternoon a gang of convicts in a California quarry seized an officer and fled between them and guards. The officer broke free and a battle followed, resulting in three dead convicts and four badly wounded. No guards were injured.
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Folson
California
Postmaster to hold mail thirty days unless otherwise arranged
The Evening Times Republican notes a ruling that without specified hold days envelopes will be held thirty days. After the printing contract ends, envelopes can only be printed at the home office as government printing of addresses ends.
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Evening Times- Republican
Iowa State Day Planned at World Fair Iowa Building
The Iowa Columbian commission announces a statewide celebration at the World’s Fair in the Iowa Building on September 21 reserved for Iowa people. A special program is prepared to mark the day as a fitting tribute to Iowa.
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Iowa Columbian Commission
Iowa
United States Aims Daylight Inspections At Border Lines
The nation will close from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. preventing border crossings to enable daylight inspections of entrants. The ruling targets cholera illegal Chinese and other undesirables and aims to curb cross border risks.
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United States
Birdsall Mentioned as Judge Contestant in Earlier Reports
Inquiries note B P Birdsall of Clarion was named as a contest candidate for a judgeship to replace Judge Stevens. Reports claimed he was a Boies Republican, but the paper cannot verify and suggests interested friends may know more.
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Mr. Borror
Stevens
B. P. Birdsall
Clarion
Postal scrip to replace postal note with new guaranteed transfer
The postal scrip will replace the postal note soon. It costs three cents and covers up to five dollars, while a sheet scrip allows one cent to three dollars with one cent paid to tear off the amount. No writing by the postmaster. sender endorses. Government guarantees transport. In Chadron Neb to Chicago cowboy race Berry wins at 9 30 am. Albright, Gillespie and Smith follow. Berry accused of riding blooded horses. last 150 miles done in 24 hours.
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Evening Times- Republican
Chadron
Neb
Chicago
Berry
Albright
Gillespie
Smith
Sunday Exposition draws 62 028 attendance and religious services
Sunday attendance at the Exposition reached 62 028 with about 3000 attending Rev. Dr. Thomas's religious service. The piece notes Chicago dailies overestimated Sunday fair turnout and observes that average Sunday attendance is lower than other days, suggesting director misreading of public wishes.
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Dr. Thomas
Chicago
Republican county and state conventions dates listed
A column notes the Republican county convention slated for Saturday August 45th and the state convention set for Wednesday August 16th. Township conventions are expected to be held on Saturday July 29th. The piece also mentions busy bees starting work before harvest results are seen.
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Republican County
The nineteenth century is the child’s century
The article argues a shift from old style child training to modern methods. It notes Children’s Day across faiths and contrasts Mrs Stowe’s catechism and corporal punishment with present approaches. It expresses hope that current methods will yield better men and women as active minds shape a brighter world.
Spirit Lake Chautauqua Assembly Attracts Attendees
The Spirit Lake Chautauqua Herald promotes the Spirit Lake assembly July 10 to 25 with speakers Talmage Henry Waterson and Joseph Cook. The piece highlights the ongoing growth of home study via the Chautauqua movement and its broader impact on lifelong learning and outdoor cultural life.
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Chautauqua
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Spirit Lake Chatanqua
Talmage
Henry Waterson
Joseph Cook
Spirit Lake
Conway Enforces Fines Under State Profanity Scheme
The state enforces a finance driven ordinance fining men for swearing with two men paying $13 and $18 respectively. No mention of penalties for women in the act.
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Conway
Army of the Potomac annual meeting held in Boston
The annual meeting was held in Boston on Tuesday with many attendees. General Miles of the U.S. Army was elected President and General Geo H. Sharp became Corresponding Secretary. A resolution urged the government to purchase the Gettysburg battlefield to protect it and establish a public park.
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Army of the Potomac
Boston
Miles
U.S. A
Geo. H. Sharp
United States
Gettysburg
Daily Iowa Capital Offered At Wells Sizer Stand
Iowa visitors to the World’s Fair are urged to buy the Daily Iowa Capital from Wells B. Sizer at 189 State Street. The ad promotes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a travel essential with bottles priced at two and fifty cents sold by L. M. Bosworth.
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Iowa
L. M. Bosworth
Truthful startling title of No-to-bae tobacco cure booklet
An 1893 advertisement claims No-to-Bae treats tobacco habit with no risk and is sold by druggists. Also lists rail travel deals, Velasco Texas health appeals, a rheumatism testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and a North Dakota farm land offering with irrigation and grain yields.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Indiana Mineral Springs
Ind
Iowa Central Ry Excursion Tickets Half Fare July 3 4
The Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets between all stations at half fare on July 3 and 4. Tickets are valid for return through July 4. For details contact Agents Iowa Central Ry or address A F Banks Traffic Manager and Thos P Barry General Passenger Agent.
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Iowa Central Ry
A. F Banks
Thos. P. Barry
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Publicized by Union City Seller
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for throat and lung cures especially coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Mr C B Main of Union City Pa reports strong sales and warrants each bottle. Available at L M Bosworth for 50 cents.
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C. B. Main
Union City
L. M. Bosworth
Distressing Kidney and Bladder Diseases Relieved Fast
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Cure. You can't afford to pass this new magic relief and cure. Sold by L. M. Bosworth Ames Iowa.
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L. M. Bosworth
Ames
Iowa
Reduced excursion rates to Chicago for world exposition
The Chicago and North-Western Railway announces lower round trip fares to Chicago to view the great exposition. Tickets go on sale daily via the North-Western Line until October 31 1893 and are valid for return until November 15 1893. Tickets available from North-Western Line agents and connecting routes.
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Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
North-Western Line
Chicago
North- Western Line
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E. R. Chamberlain
Cashier
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Story County Bank
Parleyi Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
Bast - Insvauurance
the Intelligencer
K. Wilson, Publishers
DELL
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Milford
New Albany
Palestine
Ee Richland
Sherman Co. Union
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Washington
Wees
Republican County Committee
J. F. Reep
H.C. Boardman
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Smith & Son
Read’s Market
Sale Stable
Allen & Morris, Proprietors
Kenneth Whitaker
Main
Ames, Iowa
National Building and Savings Association of
Boone Iowa
L. Moore
W.H. Crooks
Chautauqua Assembly
Ames Markets
A.C. Creamery
Cramer Bros
the Clothiers
M. Hemstreet
Notary
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Nericat
F. T. McLain
Hemstreet & McLain
Henry Keltner
James Hassett
Pappillion
Nebraska
Doulin
Sheehey’s
Evergreen Church
Sunnyside
Washington Township
Daly
Emma Hannegan
Mabel Gray
Zora Smith
Nora Verson
Frank Wortman
Wave Smith
Nora Stark
Orley Warner
Gertrude Morais
Central Station
South Central Districts
Barrows
H H Demorest
John A Davison
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John Hodgkins
John Roberts
Fred Thomas
W L West
Vallat Gustavus
J. E. Duncan
P. M
Chicago & Northwestern Ry Co
Star of the South
Velasco
Texas
South
Commercial Club
Lychburg
Chamberlain
R. H. Parnell
F.C. Helbig
Choice Land For Sale
Jim River
North Dakota
James
Pipestone
Jamestown & Northern Branch
Lowa
Albert Ee
Kidney Cure
Chase & Sanborns
Java
Aer
Chase & Sanbo
Hamilton & Co
Price
Martin's
F. Martin
Kentucky
Perry Summons
Russell & Erwin
BiNgHam& Co
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