14 May 1896
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
1
A five dollar round trip rate has been secured from Boone to St Paul for the national encampment of the G A R with the same rate likely from Ames. The note also discusses political maneuvering around McKinley, the Republican nominating fight, and local state conventions, plus a spring fishing law permitting fish captures tomorrow.
The piece traces Horace Boies as the idol of Iowa Democrats who favor free silver, noting defections by gold bug supporters and a Dubuque state convention pivot. It also portrays J J Bruce of Rourse as a staunch prohibitionist whose Rolfe land contracts barred liquor, now facing new saloon licenses amid bootlegger fears.
In Story county a half column editorial warns Payne of Payne & Son against seeking a Congressional seat. It argues his qualifications are lacking, contends the district should nominate someone from outside Story county, and cautions the public about local politicking and influence in the press. The piece also notes post office salary data and surrounding political context.
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