Iowa Legislature Nears Four Week Convening
The piece notes Iowa lawmakers set to convene in four weeks as debates surge. It highlights Kansas Senator Jerry Simpson's call for a new party, criticism of a populist stance, and tensions over C N W time cards and tariff proposals. It also mentions Iowa’s traveling men association, officials Haley and Sovereign, and postal printing changes.
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Jerry Simpson
Prairies
Kansas
Iowa State Traveling Men’s Association
Des Moines
Prince of Good Fellows
F. E. Haley
Haley
St. Paul
Chicago & Northwestern
Clinton
Boone
Belle Plaine
Cisco
Arnold
Keefe
Hunt
Henchey
Bailey
Jamble
West End
Finnegan
Deering
Jennings
Moore
Shoemaker
Bennett Mitchell's Revocation Sparks Rail Permit Controversy
The clipping reports Bennett Mitchell having his half fare permit revoked by the railroads for using it in the late campaign to serve the devil rather than the Lord. It also notes Congress opening, President Cleveland's lengthy message, and other political and local transportation updates.
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Tre Collins Clipper
Bennett Mitchell
Heaven
Congress
Cleveland
Times
Stevens
Hawaiian Islands
Democratic Congress Admits Territories to Statehood
The piece argues Arizona and New Mexico would be admitted as states as a Democratic gain, predicting a large pre election impact in 1896. It notes Republicans misjudged the Dakotas and accuses them of straying toward populist and liberal factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. W. Mapprem
Anamosa Penitentiary
Boies
Madden
P. W. Madden
Pioneer Press
Cleveland
Democratic Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Dakotas
Postmaster Nomination Battle Cited by City Admitters
The account notes Cleveland backing an appointment for Frank Lawler as postmaster of Chicago, with a petition of sixty thousand supporters ignored. Wa Hesing, lacking petition backing, asserted his claim amid the contested choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frank Lawler
Chicago
Wa Hesing
Awards For Final Exhibits At World’s Fair
The report notes medals and diplomas awarded for the final exhibits at the World’s Fair. Commission officials indicate educators from Germany and foreign delegations traded ideas and took home training materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarnig Frowa
Germany
Mnal
Pee Bisa
Philaal Museum
Washington
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Molle
Iowa
Carrhes Im
Paes Tt PV
Friace
The
United States
Ames Times
Des Moines Weekly Leader
American Farmer and Farm News
Seerrers Des Moines Weekly Leader
Womankind
Eeee
Leader
Springfield Ohio
the Times
Lon G. Hardin
Tur
Nevada
J. R. Soverreran
Knights of Labor
Terrence V. Powderly
East
Geo. B. Swirr
Harrison
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