Silas Wilson Touted as Ideal Republican Convention Delegate
The Weekly Telegraph urges Silas Wilson of Town to represent the ninth district at the Republican National Convention in St Louis. It touts his wide national horticultural connections, political experience, tireless work ethic, and argues he would best advance William B. Allison for the presidency.
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St. Louis
Auth
Thas
Silas Wilson
United States
Iowa
William B. Allison
Towa
Cleveland Cabinet Strains Over Nomination Clash
Friction grows within Cleveland's cabinet amid talk that Olney might gain support if Cleveland declines the nomination. Carlisle resists stepping aside, warning he is not second to minor party members, while Morrison could be a rival if he pushes for the empty honor.
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Cleveland
Carlisle
Olney
Morrison
Sa gar to introduce public building bills for Red Oak and city
Congressman Sa gar plans to introduce in the house Monday a bill to erect a public building at Red Oak costing 50 000 dollars and a similar bill to construct a 50 000 dollar public building in this city, along with private measures aiding Iowa veterans.
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Sagar
Red Oak
Iowa
Gass County GOP Urges Curtis for Congress Nomination
The Republican party of Gass County urges Major TH. G. Curtis as a candidate for Congress. They praise his Union Army service and lifelong party loyalty while arguing the county’s strong claim and urging Republicans districtwide to rally behind him and support his nomination.
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TH. G. Curtis
Congress
Gass County
Republican Party
Curtis
Times
Senator Ericson Bill Seeks Disposal Rules for Diseased Hogs
A senate bill proposed by Senator Ericson requires that hogs dying of cholera or infectious disease be burned or buried at least five feet deep. It bans transporting such diseased swine on roads or land and makes selling swine that died from infection a misdemeanor.
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Ericson
Senate
Public bond sale bids point to govt solvency amid shortages
In 1894 the first public sale of bonds drew bids totaling 00,000,000 while the second for the same amount reached 150,000,000. A 100,000,000 issue next month may attract 150,000,000 to 175,000,000, showing the government is not in danger of bankruptcy despite revenue gaps and gold reserve raids. The political scene hints Allison as Republican nominee with Boies or Jim Weaver as possible Democratic or Populist contenders, Iowa touted as pivotal.
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Ofers
Globe Democrat
Allison
Boies
Jim Weaver
Iowa
Representative Davis Receives Committee Assignments and Local Delegate Support
Representative Davis was aided by Speaker Byers and named chairman of the committee on pharmacy. He received assignments on railroads commerce money mining public health hospital for the Insane and judicial districts. The nomination of Silas Wilson as a district delegate to the national convention is met with broad support and likely unopposed.
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Davis
Byers
Newspaper Libel Law Sparks Calls for Damages
Tim Council Bluffs Nonparie argues during a discussion on changing libel laws that there should be a provision allowing occasional penalties against those who libel newspapers.
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Tim Council
Hribel Law
Governor Drake's Room Sign Welded Over Keep Out Message
A note from the governor's office says there is no sign up at the governor's room to keep out visitors. It states the welcome is for all, especially veterans, and that they have a friend in the governor's office.
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Phelps
Drake
Overnor
Vu Visiting Committees Probe Desile Institutions
Visiting committees from the legislature travel this week through desolate institutions as both houses plan to reconvene next Tuesday.
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Legislative
de Silé
Sunday Baseball Fight Urges Public Support
Wing Christian Endeavorers and Epworth Leaguers are rallying against Sunday baseball games and urge all good people to assist them in this cause.
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Christian Endeavorers
Epworth
Cuba Crisis Report Sees Spain Holding Havana
Dispatch notes Spain and its forces hold Havana while insurgents control parts of the island, creating a tense balance of power as the Cuban situation unfolds.
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Cuba
Spain
Havana
The War Scare and English Naval Showing
A lengthy discussion refutes sensational war scares over the British squadron. It argues England has few motives to attack the United States, notes tensions elsewhere, and urges calm readiness. It cites Canada troubles, Cuba negotiations, and a pork order from England as reasons to doubt imminent hostilities.
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United States
Venezuela
Cuba
Spain
Canada
Atlantic
Armour & Co
Senator Phelps Pushes Sweeping Anti Cigarette Bill
Senator Phelps introduces a broad bill banning all cigarette sales and cigarette paper. He cites a boy tobacco habit problem from cigar-store discussions with physicians agreeing paper is highly toxic. He expects a lobby from manufacturers and plans to align it with liquor laws if needed.
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Phelps
Liquor legislation viewed as unlikely to pass soon
Iowa lawmakers face a lukewarm prospect for liquor reform with large talk and little action. The piece urges immediate votes on manufacturing and resubmission bills, criticizes windbaggery, and urges keeping liquor sale controls tight while focusing on other work. Market news sections note hog price increases and gains in wheat, corn, and oats.
Rumored Russia Turkey Pact Sparks Alarm Across Nations
If RHE reports a real arrangement among Russia and Turkey with France as accessory, it could form a strong alliance provoking a vigorous protest from England and possibly other powers. The pact would give Russia and France control of the Mediterranean and might lead to war if pursued.
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Turkey
France
England
Mediterranean Sea
Turkish Sultan Backed by British Influence for Decades
The text argues that Britain supports the Ottoman Sultan for over fifty years and posits England's responsibility for Armenian murders. It further claims that if England and Germany clash, Russia could quickly end Turkish rule.
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Turkey
England
Germany
Russia
Seventh district race narrows with several announced candidates
Cart Hurt in the seventh district faces a contested path to the congressional nomination this year as J. G. Berryhill of Des Moines W. H. Berry of Indianola W. O. Payne of Nevada E. R. Hays of Knoxville and Nicholls county attorney of Dallas County join already announced contenders plus other possibilities not yet named.
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J. G. Berryhill
Des Moines
W. H. Berry
Indianola
W. O. Payne
Nevada
E. R. Hays
Knoxville
Nicholls
Dallas’ County
Torpedo boat Tir Ericsson joins navy as defender
The Tir Ericsson, newly built at Dubuque, is accepted by the Secretary of the Navy and becomes a national defender. The notice praises Iowa manufacturing and hopes for further encouragement and patronage.
Monroe doctrine interpretation and Davis resolution stance
The text argues there is little danger of foreign nations challenging the U S view of the Monroe doctrine as defined by the Davis resolution. It suggests no request for detailed explanations or a formal interpreter will likely arise to clarify Abraham Lincoln era policy.
General Weyler Faces Cuban Belligerents
General Weyler the successor of General Campos may dash in as commander but will likely confront Cuban belligerents and could be forced to acknowledge their status during operations.
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Weyler
Campos
Virginia's Allison Sentiment Meeting at Ebenezer Church
A large representative gathering of colored Republicans met at Ebenezer Baptist church hall in Alexandria to discuss the Allison Club aims. Wim. A. Carter, club president, led remarks urging Armenia issues be tackled with an ultimatum and urging Russia to act, with speakers including Prof. Cole Mangus L. Robinson and Thomas H. Morgan.
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Queen Street
Alexandria
Allison Club
Alexandr
Wuurm Dvia
Wim. A. Carter
Discover
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England
Russia
Virginia
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Prof
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Mangus L. Robinson
Thomas H. Morgan
Cuba Warfare Hint Alters Paths Toward Independence
Iris suggested the next Cuban ruler after Gen Campos may pursue harsher war tactics. Both sides can continue the clash as it may bring more bloodshed, yet could hasten Cuba’s independence despite the bloodletting.
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Campos
Cuba
Russia and Turkey Form Offensive Alliance
Tr 13 reports that Russia and Turkey have formed an alliance described as offensive and defensive. The move signals a likely offensive front against England, though comment is restrained. Surprises in the situation continue to unfold.
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Tr 13
Russia
Turkey
England
Sioux City Celebrates Completion of Missouri River Bridge
Sioux City greets the completion of a great bridge over the Missouri River, marking a permanent improvement of great benefit to the city and its growth.
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Sioux City
Missouri River
Senator Batrow Proposes Tax on Prosecution Costs
Senator Batrow introduces a bill to tax the costs in prosecutions for breaches of the peace and misdemeanors to the prosecuting witness unless the county attorney advises or the prosecution succeeds. He contends the measure would curb prosecutions by professional witnesses and frivolous cases. The text also notes political anxiety about a Kansas congressman, suggesting voters may render him unheard.
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Batrow
Alliance Between Russia and Turkey Ends Armenian Murders
A newspaper opinion notes that an alliance between Russia and Turkey would end Armenian murders and receive no protest from the country. It asserts support if Russia succeeds against other nations in their youthful vigor.
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Russia
Turkey
Shaker Digestive Cordial Offers Immediate Relief
A Mount Lebanon Shaker product, the Shaker Digestive Cordial, promises instant relief from dyspepsia and digestive woes. They offer 100 sample bottles through druggists, claiming the first dose proves beneficial in most cases as it rests the stomach and aids digestion. Laxol is recommended for children as a castor oil substitute.
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Mount Lebanon
Huxley as a Lecturer and a Moment of Laughter
In lectures Huxley kept to business with rare levity. Over a 70 lecture course only once did he provoke real applause, when a remark about Chamisso’s Peter Schlemihl pleased him and elicited spontaneous student cheer. The memory comes from Popular Science Monthly through an observer among his students.
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Trecall
Chamisso
Peter Schlemihl
Popular Science Monthly
Snow 10 feet deep at St. John's N F
Treasury gold reserve stood at 19 901 061 at close of business. Ex congressman Bryan spoke in El Paso on bime tallian. Eagle Paper Co at Franklin resigned with 100000 liabilities. Fred Promp died during a Peru Indiana Methodist prayer meeting. Thurston attended Gridiron Club dinner in Washington. President Hill of Great Northern linked to San Francisco and Northern Pacific scheme. Parthena Connor of Knoxville sued James A McKenzie for 10000 breach of promise. Henry Mohl, treasurer of Dalton Ill, missing. Shortage of about 9000 anticipated. Benjamin F Reed of Eldora Ia dead. Col R B Wyckoff 80, Lyons Ia dead. A Churchill 8 died at Fort Atkinson Wis home of stepfather L B Caswall. Maggie Watford 12 Newcastle Ky smothered in folding bed. Helena Mont residents donate silver service to gunboat City of Helena. Unknown man killed by train near Ottumwa Ia, about 8 years old. John Finnegan jailed 8 years for robbing mails in Pierre S D court. John Martin and Paddy Shipman sentenced for counterfeiting.
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Fort Atkinson
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Newcastle
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Mont
Ottumwa
Ile
United States
Pierre
D. D
John Finnegan
John Martin
Paddy Shipman
Work of Jowa Solons Joint Resolution Adopted Calling on Congress to Help the Cubans
In Des Moines and Washington reports a flurry of bills and actions. Iowa senators discuss age of consent at 18, mutual benefit societies, liquor manufacture, Indian jurisdiction. A joint resolution seeks congressional aid for Cubans. House debates code revision, adjourns. Peffer's Civil War service pension bill advances with tiny per day rate. Melville nominated engineer-in-chief. large gold shipments reduce reserves. Lincoln area brick group forms. ex-treasurer verdict in county case. Bank swindlers sentenced in Kansas City. state party names Knox as Democratic chairman in Alabama.
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Senate
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Bowen
Bussey
Iowa
Penrose
United States
Peffer
Wasuixoron
Committee On Pensions
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