Iowa politics and naval blunders headline a chaotic year
The Times comments on Iowa legislative squabbles and a mishandled ship christening story. It notes McKinley era tensions, bills stalled in the lower house, temperance debates, and criticism of taxing express companies. The piece mocks overzealous coverage and ties to Philadelphia celebrations.
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Political Currents and Local Riffs in Iowa News
In a collection of town notes, readers glimpse predictions on Grover Cleveland, budding Congressional candidates, and a planned morning paper in Marshalltown. The Des Moines Leader critiques a Hamilton county Democratic convention and Iowa’s rail Code debate.
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Local candidate Berry faces congress bid amid plagiarism chatter
W H Berry of Locianola announces a run for Congress in the district. The report notes Berry’s reputation as an able candidate and cites controversy over alleged plagiarism tied to a famous oration, with newspapers debating authorship and timing surrounding a 1844 speech and a 1803 Cedar Rapids clipping.
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Iowa political commentary covers Jim Blythe congressional bid and state division debates. It notes Democratic faction splits, Des Moines race implications, county attorney rumors, and a Wright county printing dispute verdict guiding future county press contracts.
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