Iowa Intercollegiate Base Ball Association meeting notes
The Grinnell gathering dated February 1 outlined amendments to Art. 8 and 2 and 11 of the constitution to secure impartial umpires and ban teams with forfeited seasons or compensated players. A season schedule lists games from April to May at Des Moines Ames Mt Vernon Iowa City and Grinnell with several complimentary fixtures and officer posts named. Local civic updates note a town well completion and various residents’ visits and a Congregational church revival concluding with twelve to fifteen converts.
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Iowa Inter-Collegiate
Ss. U. L
Drake
Des Moines
Grinnell
Cornell
Ames Elects Kate Harper to School Board
In Ames Perry resident Kate Harper known as Kate Stevens and a 1890 graduate won a seat on the local school board Monday. The report notes strong public interest in the election and confirms Harper’s victory amid broader civic activity.
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Kate Harper
Perry
Ames
Kate Stevens
L. A. CG
William Waldorf Aster Seeks New Venture Amid Race Tensions
The article notes William Waldorf Aster’s failed attempts to gain prestige in Europe and his shift toward new ventures. It asks what country and line of business he will pursue next as it condemns the race clashes in New Orleans and the Savannah clashes, urging concern for the republic.
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William Waldorf Aster
Continents
London
New Orleans
Slattery
Savannah
Republic
Moon Eclipse Captivates Sunday Night Sky
Sunday night the moon underwent a total eclipse as scheduled. Clear skies offered a striking view with only light clouds. the event lasted about two hours starting around 9. General Lincoln's lecture on rights under the law and service to civil authorities will be featured in the National Guard Journal of Des Moines and the Military News of Chicago.
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Cal. Purinton
Des Moines
Parinton
Rock Island Railway
Rock Island
Boone
Chicago
Northwestern
Anderson
Cartwright
Campbell
Marshall Anderson
Jim Freeman
Riley
Tim Lallan
Lincoln
National Guard Journal of
Military News of
National Guard
Ames
Remley
N.G
Wallace answers in Pierce suits over Homestead mailing list
Henry Wallace filed identical answers in two suits brought by James Pierce. The actions seek to restrain him from taking proofs of galley pages containing the Homestead mailing list, and for $1000 damages for proofs he took. Wallace claims he is treasurer of the company and entitled to the lists for his own use as editor and part owner to advance the paper’s interests during negotiations of a sale.
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Henry Wallace
James Pierce
Wallace
Pierce
Lincoln leads temperance drive after encampments in Iowa towns
General Lincoln launched a crusade against intemperance citing drunken rows at Creston Monticello and Spencer. He reports stronger discipline, signs a pledge for officers not to drink while in uniform and aims to extend temperance to other states as camps next August approach. The Intelligencer notes publishing delays and shift to Farm and Dairy press with Saturday mail until a new press is obtained.
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Daily Citizen
Lincoln
Creston
Monticello
Spencer
Iowa
Rumor links Willie O to county treasurer nom
The Watchman warns Willie O. may pursue the Republican nomination for county treasurer at the coming convention. The note advises sticking to known skills and not seeking public office, citing the fickleness of voters. The Slater News reports Mr. and Mrs. Rayness moving to Ames to board this summer.
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Story County
J.A. McKee
Willie, O
Rayness
Slater News
Ames
Marshallton visitors at Cambridge concert event notes
Mrs. Win. Stang of Marshalltown visited Ontario relatives last week. Mrs. Florence Cramblett and Mr. Chas. Arnold were invited to assist at a Cambridge concert Saturday evening.
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Florence Cramblett
Chas. Arnold
Cambridge
Dolliver lauds Iowa schools and William B Allison at Boston banquet
Congressman Dolliver praised the Iowa school system and cited William B Allison as a strong leader, noting his thirty years in public service and steady adherence to experience and common sense during a banquet in Boston.
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Dolliver
Boston
Iowa
William B.allison
Story County Watchmen on legislator duties and beer brewing
Story County Watchmen say a legislator must spend from 500 to 1000 more than salary to fulfill duties. Atchison Globe notes every life has a story worth reading. Dubuque hosts a large brewery project despite Iowa law banning beer. promoters expect repeal. Editorials urge testing seed corn from the State Register.
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Story County Watchmen
Atchison Globe
Eastern College
Kentucky
Lowa
Mississippi
Dubuque
Who Seeks Democratic Nomination for Governor
A candidate seeks the Democratic nomination for governor. The race features notable contenders and party backing as they campaign across the state.
Auction Notice Estate of Loyd H. Jones March Sale
On Saturday March 21 Truman Jones administrator of Loyd H. Jones estate offers sale at the late residence 54 miles northeast of Ames. Farm implements and stock include five horses twenty four cattle and thirty hogs. Sale begins at 10 o clock PM with A K Banks as auctioneer.
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Truman Jones
Loyd H. Jones
Ames
A. K. Banks
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