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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
2
The column argues for McKinley as preferred president and praises Iowa delegates, while condemning cigarette sales to minors and lauding South Carolina’s liquor control, noting a $360000 revenue from liquor and dispensary success. It recalls earlier Oregon stakes and calls for prohibition-like measures.
The article argues for an il literacy test for all immigrants and five years of actual residence before naturalization. It links McKinley to protectionist ideals and notes silver price shifts. It cites the Noble forgery case in Lavern, Iowa as evidence of immigration evils and warns gates may close after theft.
The piece notes discussions of a New York Tennessee style bill to grant free railway transport to all legislators. It also attacks roasters and defends newspaper ethics while accusing Polk Wells of lingering imprisonment and questioning pardons. It praises restraint in some legislative actions.
Editorial argues county supervisors mismanage vagabonds in Story county Ames and Nevada. It proposes linearly employing tramps for stone breaking to reduce costs, citing Rock county Wisconsin where the scheme reportedly saved $16,000 yearly and reduced tramp presence.
A compilation of brief editorials and notices from various papers commenting on Cuba diplomacy McKinley free railway passes for lawmakers and social reforms. Mentions Ambassador Bayard Governor Morton Judge Weaver and Senator Healy with contrasts on policy and public reaction.
The Iowa general assembly debated medallions on the soldiers monument with a majority plan to list regiments and muster dates while omitting living or dead portraits. A Waterman substitute failed. debate ended with 27 votes for the majority. House action halted further portraiture and moved to code titles. Windy rain storms closed with statewide reports.
In 1890 I urged keeping gold and silver money side by side and equal in purchasing power and legal tender quality. I did not want gold at a premium or silver at a discount, but both metals to perform money’s functions and support U S commerce.
Senor Pierra, Cuban revolutionary committee chair in New York, argues the U.S. stands to gain from Cuba’s freedom. He claims $250 million invested in Cuba, heavy postwar costs if Spain prevails, and potential tariff burdens, but asserts a debtless new republic would spark trade, reciprocity, and shared prosperity with the United States.
William McKinley advocates arbitration as the high road to settling international disputes and labor capital conflicts. He argues it reflects civilization, aligns with humane thinking, and deserves broad public support.
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