Political slate listing governor candidates and county officials
A ballot-style listing shows candidates and roles including Governor Frank D. Jackson and Lieutenant Governor Warren S. Dungan. Other positions include Judge Superior Court Gifford H. Robinson, Superintendent of Public Instruction Henry Sabin, and county offices such as Treasurer Miller, Sheriff Astford, and Coroner S. Applin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Jackson
Warren
Dungan
Gifford
T. J. Miller
D. G. Astford
D.f. Reep
J.B. Shaw
S.aplin
Five Cleveland children Girls Born in White House
The five other children born in the White House were girls. One is the president’s grandchild and works in a Washington department, continuing a life long under the government roof.
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Esther Cleveland
Washington
Llarper
Ballot Law Forces Township Nominations by Petition
The Australian ballot rule worries candidates as all nominations must be reported to the county auditor 20 days before election. In Washington township the Republicans were compelled to nominate by petition H. F. Woodruff to seek reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
H. F. Woodruff
Birdsall of Clarion Republican candidate for judge in Ames
Birdsall of Clarion, the Republican hopeful to succeed Judge Stevens, spoke in Ames Tuesday evening. He is described as a genial and capable lawyer and is expected to win and serve effectively as a judge in the eleventh judicial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdsall
Clarion
Stevens
Ames
Eleventh Judicial District
Alice Fletcher Led Land allotment for Nez Perces Workers
Miss Alice Fletcher, distinguished ethnologist, served as special agent of the Indian Bureau to allot land to Nez Perces and other tribes. She earned eight dollars per day plus expenses, described as the highest salary ever paid a woman in government service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Fletcher
Indian Bureau
Nez Perces
Harper’s Bazar
Anecdotes of Early Iowa Figures Visit
Ames residents recall old friends Dan'l and Henry McCarthy and S P O'Brien, who knew a Marshall county attorney before the war. Col. recounts Judge McFarland and Att'y Timber Wood memories in the district as he travels to Odeboult to preach republican gospel and foresees a big Iowa victory this fall.
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Ames
Dan’l
Henry McCarthy
S. P. O’brien
Marshall County
McFarland
Acme of political spite in Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette issue from Tuesday evening October 17 1893 condemns active working Republicans in Des Moines. It accuses candidates and managers of crimes and calls for drastic action while urging voters to arrest Fred Faulkes for criminal libel. The piece stirs strong partisan anger and intensifies political fighting within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Fred Faulkes
the Gazette
Prohibitionists Nominate Bennett Mitchell for Governor
The prohibition citizen republicans nominated Bennett Mitchell for governor after he agreed to run on their ticket. The secretary of state declined to accept their nomination papers, citing law. Wright, Allfree & Co. could have affected the outcome with prompt action. The prohibitionists plan a full state and county ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Citizen Republicans
Bennett Mitchell
Mitchell
Prohibition Citizens Republican
Wright, Allfree & Co
Gulf Coast Hurricane and Tidal Wave Deal Severe Damage
The Chicago Advance reports a Gulf coast hurricane and tidal wave causing vast destruction from New Orleans to Mobile. Fifteen foot gulf water flooded low islands, 2000 lives lost, 820 of 1640 Cheniere Camunda residents swept away, $4 million in property losses, 120 schooners and 265 luggers sunk, 150 boats missing, and railroad bridges damaged.
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Chicago
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Mobile
Gulf
Cheniere Camunda
Louisiana
Venice
October Magazines Review and Notable Writers
The Cosmopolitan maintains high standards with contributions from George Ebers F E Hale F Marion Crawford and Louise Chandler Moulton among others The Atlantic features essays The Tilden Trust Why it Failed and The Hayes Tilden Commission Testify The piece on lowa politics by Fred W Faulkes describes lowas White Elephant prohibition its rise and fall and aims to persuade readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ebers
B E. E. Hale
F. Marion Crawford
Louise Chandler Moulton
Atlantic
Tilden Trust
Hayes-Tilden Commission
Fred W. Faulkes
Lowa
Mr. Faulkes
Nhebody
Enrollment figures for State University departments
The Collegiate Department lists 357 students, ten more than last year. The Law department has 160, up three. Medical enrollment is 164, up ten from last year and the highest in its history. Homeopathic 60, down from 64. Dental 140, up 22 from 1892 3. Pharmacy 57, same as last year. Total to date 938, net gain of 40 over last year.
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The
State University
U S Senate Debates Ethics and Sherman Bill Repeal Critique
A 19th century voice decries Senate filibuster culture and calls for a rule preventing endless debate. The writer mocks self styled senators as overgrown boys and urges decisive votes on the Sherman bill repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Senate
Senate
Washington
Collins Clipper notes local visits and revival plans
John Alexander and daughter of Ara visited Collins last Saturday. Alexander was the first principal of Collins schools. J B Abbott and wife of Cedar Falls lectured locally for the O G T. M E people plan revival starting first Sunday in November with Evangelist Mrs Epperson assisting Elder Curtis. Henry Hall of Elkhart arrived to meet his thirty fifth grandchild.
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Collins Clipper
John Alexander
Ara
Alexander
Collins Schools
J. B. Abbott
Cedar Falls
M. E
Epperson
Boone
Elder Curtis
Henry Hall
Elkhart
Iowa
Nevada visitors and regional society news from The Watchman
C H Balliett and wife from Omaha Nebraska visited Nevada Monday and were warmly welcomed by old friends. Mrs D M Grove and Mrs E Sriggs attended the P E O convention in Waterloo Iowa this week. Prof Weld attended the Grand Chapter of Masons session in Waterloo representing 3x3 Chapter. A Nevada youth at the Columbian Exposition drew attention for neat attire and a snowy necktie before being teased by a party of ladies for drinking beer in Midway Plaisance.
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C. H. Balliett
Omaha
Ned
Nevada
D. M. Grove
8. E. Sriggs
Waterloo
Iowa
Weld
Grand Chapter of Masons
H. P
Midway
Plaisance
the Pines
Patrick
Franklin
Pammel
Budd
Dorcas Society
Owens
Effie Curtiss
Curtis Illness Report Overtakes Maxwell Reader
News notes Mrs. A L Curtis is seriously ill at her parents' West Virginia home. The Jasper county fair drew about 5 000 attendees in Iowa this fall. Mrs. C M Morse of Nevada visited her mother Mrs. Woodhouse, just back from Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. J K Hilton attend a district Soldiers reunion at Alden IA then plan to visit Agency and Mr Hilton's brother.
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Maxwell Tribune
A. L. Curtis
West Virginia
Jasper County
Iowa
C. M. Morse
Nevada
Woodhouse
Wisconsin
J. K. Hilton
Alden
Agency
Mr. Hilton
Eastwood
Grinnell
Flora Wilson
P.E. O
Waterloo
N. E. Hansen
Andrew Hansen
Audubon County
Mr. J. Rasmussen
Nevada representative reports several social visits and incidents
Mrs F W Srreenleaf of Augusta Ga visits her brother Dr Hostetter in Colo. Mr J T Salisbury son in law of Mr Simmons of this city dies in Woodstock Illinois. Mrs W K Boardman and Lois were in a runaway on Linn street with a pony, bruised but not seriously hurt. Mrs Tupper stops in Nevada on return from the World's Fair visiting Mrs Blackman and Mrs Bartlett. Mrs Carrie M Bushman invited to join General Meade flag unveiling in Harrisburg. Charie Shugart five months dies. parents P E and wife thank neighbors for kindness.
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Nevada
F. W.srreenleaf
Augusta Ga
Dr. Hostetter
Colo
J. T. Salisbury
Mr. Simmons
Woodstock
Ilinois
Louise Simmons
Tupper
Anselmo
Nebraska
Jas. Blackman
A. W. Bartlett
Cambridge
Carrie M. Bushman
Gettysburg
M. W. Bushman
Meade
Harrisburg
Bushman
Charlie
P. E. Shugart
Slater News Breezy Rural Notes Touch Debts and Visits
Mrs Richardson living near Huxley sold her farm last week to Brit Chellesvig and plans to spend retirement with her daughter in Sioux county. Mr and Mrs Andie Anderson visit from Ames staying with Mr and Mrs Nels Goard while Andeson paints east of town. Our hotel was burglarized last Friday night with entry attempted.
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Slater News
Richardson
Huxley
Brit Chellesvig
Sioux County
Andie Anderson
Ames
Mrs. Anderson
Nels Goard
Mr. Anderson
Burglary Report and Local Funeral Notice
A back window entry led to a thorough search of first floor. Walter Feterson found missing pants keys and change, Mr Heggem lost overcoat and beef. Oleg Nelson’s kitchen broken into with no valuables taken. Eldest daughter of T Tesdahl Kelley died Sunday and funeral held Monday.
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Walter Feterson
Mr. Heggem
Oleg Nelson
T. Tesdah
Kelley
Iowa Central bridge rebuilt across Skunk river story
The Story City Herald reports the Iowa Central bridge over the Skunk River has been rebuilt. The issue notes local events including social gatherings, school changes, crime at the post office and hardware store, and community plans as autumn nears.
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Story City
Iowa Central
Skunk River
Kneat ‘Volbertson
Evangelical Meetings and Baptisms Reported in Local Correspondence
Correspondence notes residents visiting farms from Illinois and new residents on Yankee street. Rev M M Sherrick from Mt Carroll preached at Keltner school house and Olive Branch church with nightly services and Sunday communion to follow. Twelve baptized near the river under Rev Clark. Hester service urged for next Sunday at 3 PM focusing on prejudice and gospel invitation.
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M. M. Sherrick
Mt. Carroll
Illinois
Keltner School
Thomas
God
Olive Branch
Iron Bridge
Clark
Revival brings new members at Bethany church
United Brethren Society at Bethany church reports Rev. Clark guiding a revival with sixteen new members, fifteen baptisms, six ordained by sprinkling, and ten by immersion on last Sabbath. The piece notes farmers delivering oats, corn, and chickens to the minister, and mentions local mishaps and family updates.
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United Brethren’ Society
Bethany Church
Clark
Switzer
Jo Mather
C. W. Mills
W. W. Spring
God
Ad Lough
Lough
Chicago
Elias Reasoner
Charles
Seth Kingsbury
Palo Alto County
Grant items and local news from the old pencil
The column notes births with Henry Banks family and a new eight pound boy. Henry Banks also improves district roads and laments sand on the road. Miss Sweet teaches Enterprise school and boards with Mr Bryant’s family. Jordan Ballard narrowly escaped a fatal accident at Ames crossings with a wrecked buggy and injured horses. An Ames editor’s remark about lime yields a penny turned into a quarter found in the yard prompting more Grant items.
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Henry Banks
Babe
Hank
Stewart
Erb
Grant
Henry
Miss Sweet
Des Moines
Enterprise School
Bryant
Jordan Ballard
Ames
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Union National Bank
W.M. Greevey
E.R. Chamberlain
Cashier
Atlas National Bank
Third National Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Story County Bank
Parley
Sheldon
B. J. Shelden
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Story County
Abstract Books
Owners of Story Co
Smith & Son
Read’s Market
Kenneth Whitaker
Main
Ames, Iowa
Illinois Central
Central Station
Cehescago
19Th Street and
Park Row
Like St
the Intelligencer
K. Wilson, Publishers
Our
Ames Prug CO
Bigelow & Smith’s
Ames Drug Co
R. T. Sisson
E. M. Harrington
Zearing
Sheriff Ashford
Earl
Eldora
Reform School
Maxwell
Christian Church
Nettie Patton
Etta Mendenhall
New Providence
E. R. Fry
Nathen
Fry
Anna
Capitol
Cambridge Press
Grafton Livingston
Pennsylvania
Teachers Association of Cambridge
Maxwell and Vicinity
Chas. Baldwin
W. H. Hoskins
Bissell
Yankee Street
John Mussellman
College Notes
Science Club
M. F. Thomas
L. J. Merrill
Des Moines Leader
Intelligencer
North-Western Line
Chicago & North Western Railway
R. R
12Th St
Lake Front
Central
Midway Plaisance
A. H. Hanbon
G. P. A. Chicago
Stocery and
Neensware
Iraids
Hamilton & Co
F. Martin
Russell & Erwin
BiNgham & Co
Adams Bros
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