Fiabergastrousness in Iowa Politics and Harvard Debate
Noted ex governor of Colorado seeks residence in Decatur County Iowa while Bryan wanders to Mexico. A late presidential candidate strains to craft fresh talking points on silver. Harvard Ya le annual debate highlights Charles Grilk of Davenport as a leading Harvard debater, reflecting Iowa's influence in American discourse.
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Waite
Colorado
Iowa
Decatur County
Mr. Bryan
Mexico
Presint
Harvard-Ya'e
Harvard
Charles Grilk
Avenport
Sidter
Shaw Favored for Kent Appointment by Friendly Informant
A Times informant states Shaw is favourable to aiding Prof. Kent for a Commissioner role. The Times would welcome Kent’s appointment. Several cases in weary counties report cattle dying after grazing on dry corn stalks and consuming large quantities. Animals die as stomachs fill and cannot be relieved, with one to two hours of rest advised before feeding.
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Times
Shaw
Prof. Kent
the Times
Kent
Snow blankets the nation as political currents shift
Snow totals reach up to thirteen inches in many regions and a light winter pattern remains. The Cobden Club's decline marks the end of free trade influence in London while Mark Hanna looks toward election as U S Senator from Ohio. Congress convenes as McKinley delivers a concise Cuba and currency focused message.
Hon J P Dolliver Receives Title in 1806 Campaign
It was Hon J P Dolliver of the tenth Iowa district who gave Maj McKinley the title Advance Agent of Prosperity in the great presidential campaign of 1806.
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J. P. Dolliver
Iowa
Maj. McKinley
Chronicle rails at Wilson over farm policy and silver
The Chicago Chronicle attacks Secretary Wilson as a Republican and questions laborers’ welfare under free silver. It argues free silver raises prices for farm products while wages may stay low, leaving a paradox for workers.
Misleading Des Moines Report About Hull Court Appearance
The Register reports several state newspapers were fooled by a Des Moines paper claiming Congressman Hull narrowly faced U S court in this city over interference. No possibility of such a summons existed. Hull merely asked for an investigation into a complaint.
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the Register
Des Moines
Hull
Theongressman
Des Moines Receipts Point to Solid Business Turnaround
Des Moines post office receipts rise about 2000 monthly totaling 24000 yearly versus last year, suggesting improving commerce not linked to legislative sessions. Algona reports water main delays due to pipe shortages and Killmar steel bridge work starting, signaling a local but uneven recovery.
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Des Moines Leader
Fred White
Des Moines
Algora
Algona
Killmar
Novak killer Novak given life in hard labor by Judge Burnham
The Novak murder case at Walford ended with a murder in the second degree verdict. Judge Burnham sentenced Novak to life in the penitentiary at hard labor, rejecting the jury’s ten year recommendation. The case involves alleged drinking, arson and an insurance scam.
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Joupener Barnham
Novak
Vinton
Burnham
Walford
Murray
Atkinson the London bonesetter in Chicago
An article notes Atkinson a London bonesetter who locates ailments and uses muscle action to heal, charges rich patients, but is ordered to quit by the Illinois State Board of Health for not being a licensed physician. It questions red tape and the public impact on cripples. It also reports Des Moines correspondent remarks on D. A. Kent dairy commissioner candidates and past college ties.
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Cosmopolitan
Spain
Elsie de Wolfa
Henry George
Charles A. Dana
John Brisben Walker
Goethe
Well
Atkinson
London
Chicago
Illinois State Board of Health
State Board of Health
IF. W. Bickagevu
Des Moines
Times- Republican
D. A. Kent
Webster City
L.S. Gates
Manchester
Kent
Boardman
Agricultural College
McKinley Message Yields Little Public Debate
The Chicago Chronicle notes the president’s message to Congress offers few targets for critics, leaving commentators with limited fodder for opposition and highlighting a subdued public response.
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The
Chicago Chronicle
McKinley
Congress
Congress starts. Democrats eye Hanna and Reed intrigue
As Congress convenes, Democrats focus on Mark Hanna and his foe Reed. A couple wed at St Joseph Missouri. groom ages a hundred, bride seventy seven. Critics quip that old fools are the worst fools of all fools.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Push for Biennial Elections in Iowa
The Washington Press reports H. A. Burrel urges Iowa to amend the constitution to move to biennial elections in presidential years. He claims annual voting costs the state over 100000 dollars, wastes effort, and boosts apathy while turning politics into a national issue.
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H. A. Burrel
Kossuth
Washington
Iowa
Critics of College Football from Park Rapids Clipper
Harry Hazlett rails against college athletics calling football a nonsensical feature of college life. He ridicules the college yell and argues the sport trains legs rather than minds. He mocks hair and appearance and says successful kickers do not guarantee world mastery. He claims many are mere restaurant waiters.
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Harry Hazlett
Park Rapids
Adams argues against free silver with a farm kiss tale
In Linn county a farmer sues over a kiss from his wife. The jury awards one dollar. The tale contrasts two bushels of wheat under different monetary standards to argue free silver would raise labor costs and harm exchange value. The piece endorses gold standard prosperity and criticizes free silver.
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Free Silverite
Au. Adams
Linn County
McKinley
Prosperity
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Maryland
Arthur P. Gorman
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Democrat
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Judisch Bros
Siam
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Canier Bros. & Herman
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Casarer
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New York
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Iowa National Bank
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