County Republican Convention in Cass County Iowa
Cass county Republicans meet in Atlantic at the courthouse on March 7 1806 at 7 p m to choose delegates for the state convention in Des Moines and then for the national convention in St Louis. Temporary leadership by Charles Cole and W A Follett. Representation based on votes for F M Drake and each precinct. Lists show Atlantic wards and other townships. Central committee orders primaries or caucuses on February 9 for delegate elections.
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Cass County
Court House
Atlantic
Iowa
Des Moines
St. Louis
Charles Cole
Cumberland
W. A. Follett
F. M. Drake
Grant
Bento
Pymosa
Brighton
Grove
Franklin
Lincoln
Announcements of Cass County Clerk and Recorder Candidates
A block of late 19th or early 20th century political notices announces candidacies for Cass County Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder. Each entry states candidacy subject to the Republican convention and asks for Republican support. Names include W. H. McConwaill Henry Forton James Green Br. H. Sarrerr C. W. Andrew Frank Aylesworth K. Jackson and others.
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District Court
Reppb Sane
Cass County
W. H. McConwaill
Henry W Forton
James Green
Republican County Convention
T Republicans
BR. H. Sarrerr
Frank Aylesworth
Curtis Named as Republican Candidate for Ninth District
The Atlantic Telegraph reports Mayor H G Curtis of that city as a formal candidate for the Republican nomination for congressman in Tewns's ninth district. The Register notes Curtis is capable with a strong record and would make the district well represented if nominated. With Hager Curtis and McPherhon active, the ninth district Republicans welcome several Richmondes in the field and hope the contest stays high-minded among brethren.
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Atlantic Telegraph
H. G. Curtis
Tewns
Register
Major Curtis
Hager
Curtis
McPher
Defining Libel and Protecting Press Duties
Editorial argues for swift legislative definition of libel to protect both public interest reporting and individuals from baseless suits. It urges careful balance, acknowledging editors' duties to warn communities while preventing malicious or revenge-driven lawsuits that punish honest reporting. It cites university student arrests and grave robbing stories to illustrate the need for principled standards.
Legislative Oratory Provokes Calls to Silence at Capitol
A newspaper column argues that loud lawmakers threaten a lengthy session and poor progress. It jokes about filing a list of names who should stop talking and let others vote, noting Cass county members are not on the list.
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Capitol
Hill and Dale
Senate
House
Cass County
Indiana Should Elect Benjamin Harrison to the Senate
The author urges Indiana to honor the nation by electing Benjamin Harrison as U S senator. He is praised as brainy and experienced, with sound judgment and a history of clean public life, argued to aid prosperity after the Democratic administration. A few such men are needed in the Senate at that time.
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Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
United States Senate
Tie
Harrison
Major Curtis Emerges as Republican Candidate in Ninth
The Greenfield Transcript notes the late bond sale boosts Republican prospects. Major Curtis of Atlantic will seek the congressional nomination in the ninth district, described as an able lawyer well fitted to represent the district.
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Major Curtis
Atlantic
Greenfield Transcript
Four Biggest Piles Of Gold In Any Treasury Tale
A long excerpt describes the vast 8658,268,850 in gold offered to the U.S. government by citizens. It converts the sum into volumes, distances, and weights, comparing to miles of coins, railway cars, and even a golden path to the moon, with a jab at ongoing political intrigue in Iowa about candidate control and power dynamics.
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United States
St. Louis
London
Sun
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Carlisle
Globe-Democrat
Protectionist stance in democratic papers urged for law
The exchange notes democratic papers support a bill before the legislature imposing heavy licensing on traders with bankrupt stock to shield local merchants. It argues protection benefits the town and should apply nationally to curb foreign cheap labor and manufacturers.
Gold rush lure to Alaska rivals South Africa claims
Prospectors rush to Alaska with reports of richer fields and easy access. Verifiable details are sparse but notes emphasize healthy climate and perceived abundance versus South Africa.
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Alaska
South Africa
DoLe Freedom Plan Questioned Over Minister Willis Trip
President DoLe of Hawai is urged to justify if he should grant Minister Willis a vacation and steamship excursion to the United States with his papers. The speaker asserts DoLe does not reflect the country’s sentiment toward the people of that nation.
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DoLe
Hawai
Willis
United States
Secretary Carlisle on Currency Flexibility
Secretary Carlisle argues the currency is too flexible for democratic policy. It escapes policy control too easily and can only be reset by borrowing, he says.
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Carlisle
Photographing the Human Body Faces Cold Reception
A new method of photographing the human body is met with skepticism from the public, particularly young women, who feel the images expose bones too plainly and may not appeal to contemporary tastes.
Navy Expansion Plans Highlight Eight New Ships
Our navy article notes eight ships under construction slated for commission before July, including the Massachusetts battleship and double turret monitors Puritan Terror Monadnock, plus three gunboats at Newport News. It argues the strengthened fleet would deter foreign powers and urges limiting state spending on a semi centennial celebration in Iowa.
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Massachusetts
Monadnock
Oregon
Nashville
Wilmington
Helena
Newport News
General Weyler vows harsh Cuban campaign
General Weyler arrives as Spanish commander in Cuba and signals a bloodier campaign. He warns some blood may flow in the conflict as Cuban fighters Gomez and Maceo show early skill and strategy, and will resist fiercely despite scant supplies.
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Weyler
Cuba
Gomez
Maceo
Major Curtis a Republican candidate at Guthrie county
Mason H. G. Curtis of Atlantic visited Guthrie county on Tuesday to survey fences at the congressional field. The Guthrian notes Republicans received him warmly and pledge unanimous support if nominated. A St Petersburg report says Dr. Nansen reached the North Pole and is returning, with a quip about land claims avoiding England.
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Mason H. G. Curtis
Atlantic
Guthrie County
Guthrian
St. Petersburg
Dr. Nansen
North Pole
Pole
England
Lord Salsbury
Lieut Governor Parrott Praised for Levelheaded Leadership
The article lauds Lieut Governor Parrott as level headed and prudent in his role. It emphasizes his calm judgment and steady popular appeal, noting there are no flamboyant displays or extravagances in his conduct.
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Parrott
Des Moines Politics and Venezuela Talk Stir Rumors
The piece notes crowded politics in Des Moines and Iowa's Seventh District with many hopefuls vying for positions. It reports England's readiness to settle the Venezuelan issue through reasonable talks and hopes for no war. Epigon claims soon to photograph the human brain, though a populist may doubt the feat and joke about a failed first attempt.
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Des Moines
Epigon
Worker Drowns After Fall Into Prairie du Chien Brewery Vat
An employee at a Prairie du Chien Wisconsin brewery fell into a beer vat and could not swim. He drowned before help arrived as patrons noted the beer price at five cents a schooner.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Cenverano Elected President Amid Retrenchment Reform
The passage notes Cenverano's election on a democratic cry for retrenchment and reform. It cites the 1893 interest-bearing public debt at 23 million dollars and projects about 24 million for the coming year, attributing the rise to bond issues and treasury depletion as examples of reform.
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Cenverano
Adventurous Politician Becomes Preacher Report
A Cedar Rapids Republican note states Mrs. Lease plans to abandon politics and pursue preaching. It adds a grim hope that the Indians Gongar might follow suit and live to a peaceful death, asking for the Lord to guide them through their struggles with the devil.
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Cedar Rapids
Lease
Gongar
Bond sale boosts trade and market optimism nationwide
The strong late bond sale and ample gold offerings have lifted business sentiment across the country. Merchants report improved financial conditions and a sense that money will flow when there is profitable opportunity.
Law to bind all property for fairer statewide tax
A discussion notes legislators aim to enact a law enabling assessors to bind all property in the state for taxation. If passed the tax rate could be materially lowered and revenue become ample. The issue is currently some bear more than their fair share while others escape almost entirely.
Political lookalikes stir mock ballots in show
The text notes how supporters judge presidential candidates by appearance. The McKinley faction favors a man who resembles Napoleon while the Collum group backs one who resembles Lincoln. Allison is praised as a potential winner and urged to join the display.
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McKinley
Becaus
Napoleon
Collum
Lincoln
Allison
Silver bill vote signals public disfavor in House
The House of Representatives at Washington is seen as closer to the people than the Senate. A decisive 215 to 90 vote against the silver bill indicates broad public opposition to the measure.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Senate
United States
Not enough clear article to title a valid headline
Not enough readable facts to form a distinct news item. The fragment discusses atrocities against Christians and global reaction but lacks specific people, places, dates, or events to anchor a card.
Kasson Pins Hope on Brains for Congress Reform
Hon J A Kasson urged at a Des Moines banquet that Congress be guided by brains rather than mouths and suggested similar vetting for state legislators. He noted spring growth of Allison clubs across Iowa and predicted strong backing for Jim at the national convention. He warned about the Democratic bond issue placing future generations to pay, praising the democrats for offering the next generation a chance.
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J. A. Kasson
Des Moines
Congress
Monkey in Pittsburg Smokes Cigarettes Draws Fanfare
Pittsburg reports a monkey in the city learning to smoke cigarettes drawing local fuss. The note compares to similar cases in Atlantic and hints at broader sensationalism. The piece also mentions Spain appointing a telegraph editor in Cuba and the House rejection of the senate silver bill by a large margin, 190 to 80.
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Pittsburg
Atlantic
Spain
Cuba
General Wesley
Senate
House
Rural statesmen in Washington press Mor ton over seed supply
Several rural statesmen now in Washington attack Secretary Morton with sharp sticks as their seed supply is cut off and they have no way to appease the garden seed raisers.
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Washington
Morton
Great Labor Strikes Roil Germany and United States
An OCR fragment notes a major labor strike affecting Germany's elites and towns, with periods of unrest and labor troubles also impacting the United States. The text implies widespread discontent across regions without specific dates or entities.
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Labon
Germany
United States
Early birds of Congress secure nominations ahead
The line hints that several congressmen have already secured their nominations, aligning with the old adage of the early bird. It underscores a sense of momentum and party confidence in the current political climate.
Grove township republican caucus and primary meeting notice
The republican caucus of Grove township will be held at the Garfield schoolhouse on Saturday February 2 at 1 o'clock p m to elect delegates to the county convention to be held in Atlantic March 7 By order of G M Fry Fort Member Central Committee A primary meeting will be held at Center schoolouse in Pumosa township February 29 at 2 p m to select six delegates to the county convention to be held at the courthouse in Atlantic on March 7 Hucklen s Arnica Salve The best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles or no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded Price 26c per box For sale by all dealers
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State Register
Register
Medical College
Towa
Grove Township
Garfield Schoolhouse
Atlantic
G.M. Fry
Center School Louse
Pumosa Township
Court House
Atliantio
Ordgr of
Jous Gentil
Hucklen
Harper and Brothers
Harper's
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Bazar
Harper's Round Table
United States
Canada
Mexico
Harper & Brothers
P. O
Harper's Weekly 1996 Preview and Subscriptions
Harper's Weekly outlines its policy and planned content for 1996 including world events, art and literature features, and departments on Life and Letters and Amateur Sport. It notes subscriptions, pricing via post office orders, and delivery details for the United States Canada and Mexico.
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Harper's Weekly
Julian Ralph
China
Japan
West
Richard Harding Davis
Rufus F. Zogbaum
Frederick Remington
Poultney Bigelow
Kiel Canal
Harper’s Weekly
Harper's Bazar ads and subscriptions in 1896
Harper and Brothers advertise Harper's Bazar and companion publications for 1896. The note highlights fashion plates from Paris and Berlin, New York fashion summaries, a pattern-sheet supplement, and serials by American authors. It lists prices and ordering details for subscriptions and instructs readers not to reprint the ad without permission.
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Harper's Bazar
Bazar
Sandoz
Baude and
Chapins
Paris
Berlin
New York
Our
Catharine DeForrest
Mrs. Gerald
Marie Louise Pool
New England
Mary E. Wilkins
Jerome
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the Weekly Telegraph
Ayres & Hollowell
Republican County
Central Committee
R. M. Mureau
W. A. Facet
Cass
C. W. Andrew
Scott
Legislative
Republican Party
OUR Navy
Christ
Jim
Harper's Bazaars
Harper's Periodicals
New York City
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