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15 Jul 1897
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Ames Times in Ames, Iowa
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
1
Boone's Unpopular Mayor Faces Local Scrutiny
The excerpt notes Mayor Goodson as the most unpopular figure in Boone. It mentions the Christian Endeavor movement started sixteen years ago with 3,000,000 members, a St. Louis tax on bicycles, and questions about Story county wheel taxes. It also comments on tariff opposition by nations with high tariffs and predicts Kansas politics aligned with Republicans if crops are strong. Drouth cyclones and grasshoppers are praised by populist politicians.
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Christian Endeavor Movement
Order
St. Louis
The
Inter Ocean
Story County
Kansas
New Jersey Adopts Revenue Tariff on Out of State Weddings
New Jersey passes a law imposing a 50 cent tariff on each couple from outside the state who travel to be married within New Jersey. The measure targets revenue from nonresidents seeking civil nuptials, with the policy framed as a state income tool.
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New Jersey
Boone Dem editorials praise reform mayor works
A two column editorial lauds Boone’s reform mayor for city cleanup progress. It notes middle of the road populists at a Nashville convention rejecting free silver as insufficient for a national party. Also mentions Fred White bathing during a warm spell and a forthcoming bowling protest against plutocracy in populist strongholds.
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Boone
The
Boone Democrat
Nashville
WithEn
Fred White
Bryan to deliver speeches in each congressional district
The text notes Bryan agreeing to speak in every congressional district during the campaign and recalls that he gave several speeches in Iowa last year where McKinley won by an 80,000 plurality. It also mentions the British Empire's tax area being about three times that of the United States.
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Bryan
Iowa
McKinley
British Empire
United
Nevada Democrats Split Over Free Silver Divisions Recalled
The report notes major political shifts as Nevada party leaders depart over silver policy. It highlights global population context and a comment by a Tux Watchman on Democratic trends returning to the party. It ends with a prompt to Ballon.
Tariff Policy Gains Momentum Across Nation
The article notes rising protection sentiment and a shift away from free trade as the young democracy trends toward stronger tariff laws. It suggests demand for fewer revisions and a steadier stance on economic policy.
Iowa Populists Call for Drouth to Boost Votes
The passage notes populist leaders including Weaver and White urging a drought to ruin corn and wheat, believing such a disaster would increase their political support and votes.
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Iowa
Weaver
White
Sugar Tax Demanded Despite Free Trade Support
Utah, Nebraska and Louisiana voted for Bryan and free trade but their representatives push re-enactment of the McKinley act provision that pays 2 cents a pound on domestically manufactured sugar.
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Utah
Nebraska
Louisiana
Bryan
English language taught compulsory in some Chinese schools
In parts of China public schools now require English in the curriculum. The belief mirrors a global view that English remains the world’s commercial language.
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China
Germany
Bryan warns against tariff tax on imported goods
The speaker argues Bryan urges a boycott on imported bibles by urging the public not to buy any article with a tariff tax. He notes American bibles sell for 20 cents, the price of two drinks of democratic whisky, making a boycott unnecessary.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Tur Nevada Watchman editor notes shift in gold vote
The Tur Nevada Watchman states that most gold democrats who backed McKinley or Palmer last fall will vote the democratic ticket this year and asks the editor to inform readers of the change.
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Tur
Nevada
Question on Democratic Ticket and McFarland's Alleged Theft
The writer asks which Democratic ticket is being referred to among two Iowa Democratic parties that held conventions. The piece contends ex-Secretary McFarland allegedly stole state funds and calls for his bondsmen to repay, noting he received no trial and urging penitentiary punishment if guilty. It condemns public-official theft as equating to horse theft.
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Iowa
McFarland
Moore
Boone County
Board of Trade
Nebraska
Omaha
Joseph Bartley
General Grant
Villisca Review backs Larrabee over Gov Drake in Iowa race
The Villisca Review urges nominating ex Governor Larrabee against Governor Drake. It calls Larrabee a man of the people and a formidable candidate if he consents. Webster City Freeman notes Larrabee was followed by a Democratic governor in Iowa.
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Villisca Review
Drake
Larrabee
Webster City
Iowa
Work Time Extended at Dubuque Shops
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul shops in Dubuque increased weekly hours from 32 to 60, affecting about 300 workers. Formerly four eight hour days become six ten hour days, with 150 other employees in the area and a large monthly payroll. A note adds social commentary on the move.
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Tur
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Dubuque
Judge Weaver Rules Clyde Coal Road Public Way
Judge Weaver ruled that the Clyde Coal Company dedicated the Boone to Ogden road for public use, with ten years of uninterrupted use. The court injunction against road supervisor Wilcox was sustained, and the route will be restored and improved for public use.
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Tur Boone News
Consolidation talk for Iowa universities sparks debate
The Ames Times argues for merging the State University at Iowa City with the Agricultural College to save libraries and finance, noting current funding and future building needs. It cites past tax debates, highlights district priorities, and contrasts possible sites while warning against premature agitation.
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Ames Times
State University
Agricultural College
Iowa City
Register
University
Times
Name change questions and political uproar in Iowa
A historical note questions if a man may change his name without state legislature consent. It cites Quartershire who sought a name change to avoid draft, and Fritz Weiss who became Fred White without Iowa approval. The piece contrasts labor unrest and political commentary from Missouri Valley Times and Boone Standard, noting longer工作 hours for Northwestern Railway and shop morale.
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Jay Gould
West
Gould
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Des Moines
Fred White
Iam Il
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Uncle Sam
Quartershire
New Stock of Buggies and Wagons at Loughran Co
We have a fresh stock of buggies carriages and spring wagons described as stylish and high grade with right prices. Visit Loughran Machine Co to view the nicest buggies ever shipped into the county and buy garden seed from Adams Bros.
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Loughran Machine Co
Adams Bros
Loughran’s
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