Subscriptions and Political Rumors Read in Newsprint
The Weekly Telegraph discusses subscription prices and rumors about Cleveland's presidential bid, with Senator Gorman predicting a fourth term and questions about western Democrats. It notes Kelly and Coxey fading, the free silver party's decline, Depew on wealth, and intra party disputes in the Farmers' Tribune aligned press. It ends with Gov Hoan of Texas reacting to Boston pronunciation of his name.
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Gorman
Grover Cleveland
Gov. Hoan
Texas
Boston
Tar Democrats Decry Law Linking Markets and Taxation
The speaker accuses Democrats of letting foreign nations flood the country with manufactured goods, then funding the deficit by increasing income taxes and selling bonds at higher interest. The claim frames the party as fiscally irresponsible and protectionist in tone.
Malvern Leader Sold to E B Brown Reader
E B Brown buys the Malvern Leader and assumes ownership. Brown, formerly part owner, is an experienced newspaper man and writer who will maintain the Leader’s strong weekly reputation in southwestern Iowa.
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E. B. Brown
Glenwood Opinion
Malvern Leader
Mr. Brown
Leader
Iowa
Adel Bank Robber Given Long Sentences
Judge Wilkinson passes sentence on a bank robber in Adel, giving fifteen years for attempted robbery, five years for shooting a cashier, and two years for shooting a postmaster. The court appears to undervalue postmasters in sentencing.
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Wilkinson
Adel
Americans in Venezuela hold disputed territory claim
The Venezuelan government cedes a portion of the disputed lands to a company of American citizens from Minnesota. The move risks provoking Britain as John Bull contemplates seizing the prize, but the larger undertaking may deter him at once.
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Minnesota
England
John Bull
Republicans Triumph in Davenport City Election
The Davenport Republicans fought a strong campaign and cut Mayor Vollmer's plurality to 457. They elected two of six aldermen while Democrats fell 106 votes from last year and Republicans gained 162, signaling another Democratic stronghold in Iowa may soon shift.
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Davenport
Vollmer
Iowa
Saloon License Fees Draw City Petition Calls
Saloon men in large cities petition councils to lower license fees saying high costs make the business unprofitable. They entered under protest of many people and if it fails to pay there is no law to force continuation. It would benefit cities if trade dwindled to zero.
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Supreme Court of Iowa
Deemer
Kinne
Supreme Court
Canada free trade under Wilson bill harms U.S. revenue
The Ogdensburg customs records show January imports of 106,642 pounds of wool and 4,598,844 feet of dressed lumber entered duty free from Canada. The loss to U.S. revenue at this port would be about $20,000 monthly. Canada, however, imposes a $4 per barrel tariff on American pork products.
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Canada
Ogdensburg
America
Gate City
The Silver Question in a Bi-Metallic Path
The Creston Gazette editorial favors silver to the bi metallic limit but warns against Mexicanization of finances and enriching silver nabobs. It urges restoring national credit through higher revenues before pursuing free coinage, proposing a government seigniorage backed silver at sixteen to one and cautioning against uncoordinated world silver influx that could hurt commerce and gold circulation.
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Creston Gazette
The State Department in Cleveland's Presidency
The article argues the Cleveland administration mishandles foreign disputes, notably the boundary dispute with England over Venezuela and British Guiana. It urges a bold Monroe Doctrine stance and questions whether the United States can assert its rights and protect its interests amid perceived incompetence in state affairs.
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Cleveland
State Department
Alabama
England
British Guiana
Venezuela
United States
Rio Orinoco
Western Hemisphere
Congress
Sandwich Island
Nicaragua
Samoa
Great Britain
Alaska Territory
Denison Review
Cleveland Skips Sound Money Convention After Chicago Win
The White House reports Mr. Cleveland will not attend the upcoming sound money convention in Chicago following election news. If the President chooses not to visit Republican strongholds, his public appearances may be limited to private sessions at his country house as other locales are or will be redeemed.
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Chicago
White House
Cleveland
Bill Nye On Sharks Brains Compared To Finances
Bill Nye asserts that a shark uses its brain about as much as the average financial enthusiast. The quip frames sharks and humans in a humorous comparison of intellect and behavior.
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Bill Nye
Lowa Daily Capital Joins Northwestern Press Association
The Lowa Daily Capital earns full member status in the Northwestern Press association with its own telegraphic wire. Editor Lafe Young, founder of TELE QRarn, has built the paper into a leading Northwest daily with expanded service and strong editorial influence.
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Lowa
Northwest
Northwestern Press Association
Lafe Young
Teleqrarn
Young
The Atlantic Morning Sun Beginnings Hailed by Telegraph
The Atlantic Morning Sun announces its arrival in Atlantic. Cass County town praised as prosperous. Kendig and Thompson, experienced publishers, lead the new paper and greet the Telegraph with goodwill. Spring grass and future prosperity are hoped for the venture.
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Atlantic Morning Sun
Telegraph
Atlantic
Cass County
Messrs
Kendig and
Thompson
New Leader Emerges in Des Moines Democratic Daily
The Des Moines Leader issues a twenty page edition under new management Samuel Strauss and Allan Daweon with plans for mechanical upgrades including Morganthaler typesetting to improve typography and establish the paper as Iowa's leading Democratic daily.
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Des Moines Leader
Samuel Strauss
Allan Daweon
Morganthaler
Daily Papers
Iowa
Easter Reflections and Spring Hopes Reach Iowa
A column muses on Easter and celestial events since the crucifixion, Longfellow’s poetry, and a March flood of ideas. It notes April foolery, Dame Nature tricks, and the season’s bright outlook as Iowa farmers report rain, green pastures, and renewed energy for a hopeful harvest.
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Iowa
Cass County's Central Garden Spot Promise Recalled
A brief note highlights Cass County at the heart of the garden spot of the state, praising its fortunate location and the happiness of its people in that setting.
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Cass County
Resolutions by Red Cloud Tribe Honor Lee Harris Brother
The Red Cloud Tribe No. 17 expresses sympathy for the loss of Brother Lee Harris. The committee requests the resolutions be recorded and a copy sent to Brother Harris and to the Democrat and Telegraph for publication. Composed by A. R. Gardner A. T. Fudge J. E. Topp.
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Lee Harris
Red Cloud
Brother Lee Harris
Democrat and Telegraph
A. R. Gardner
A. T. Fudge
J. E. Topp
Com
Local telephone company plan pitched to Atlantic businessmen
Bert Flagg proposes organizing a local telephone company with stock taken by users and instruments available at moderate rentals after Bell patent expirations. He reports strong encouragement. In Council Bluffs, two Griswold bank robbery suspects were arraigned in federal court and given until today to enter pleas before Judge Woolson.
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Bert Flagg
Atlantic
Council Bluffs
Woolson
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Uncle Boise
Kelly
Coxey
Siver
Free Silver Party
Chauncey Depew
New York Central
Farmers’ Tribune
T. Meredith
To Inquirer
Cedar Rapids
THE
the Daily Capital
the New Populist Daily
Cuicano
Oscar Wilde
Apore
Longfellow
Sandolphon
Heaven
Lowell
Des Moines
Sue
Meredith, Dickey & CO
Griswold
Rock Island
C. P. Meredith
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