The First State Election And Public Sentiment In Rhode Island
The piece notes Rhode Island will hold its first state election this year to elect a governor. It discusses the new silver party's assets and potential presidential candidate, Venezuela policy, farm families’ finances, Kate Fieco on marriage, a woman authoring a bill in Colorado, and comments on Cuba Spain relations. It also mentions a migration of 200 negroes to Africa and a Mexican colony returning to Alabama and Georgia, plus local judicial figure Judge Seevers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Africa
Mexico
Alabama
Georgia
Gold Mining Boom in the West Prompts Change in Public View
The gold output in Colorado and western districts reaches about six million dollars annually, with expectations of a doubled production in the current year. Analysts foresee the western gold regions surpassing all prior yearly gains, signaling a sustained boom. A shift in political mood also appears as foreign policy tensions rise. The piece urges firm, principled U.S. stance with equal respect for all nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hilla
People trade at Atlantic in small town business race
Atlantic merchants tout low profits and rapid turnover as a path to savings for customers. They urge shoppers to compare ads in the Telegraph to find progressive, price-conscious sales and fresh stock, while contrasting with slower rivals. The piece also notes Omaha’s overreach and Council Bluffs’ steadier growth, then cites USDA data placing Iowa near the top in horses, swine, cattle, and milch cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Cass County
Telegraph
Fire danger urges extreme care amid dry windy weather
The article warns of extremely dry and windy days increasing fire risk and urges citizens to exercise extraordinary caution to prevent fires until rains arrive. It notes recent destructive fires in other cities as a warning and states that firefighters will do their best, but a well started fire is hard to control if conditions stay dry and windy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Tre Boys
Indictments Issued in New Orleans Riots Against 35 Suspects
The grand jury in New Orleans indicts thirty five participants in anti labor riots targeting colored workers. White assailants shot laborers. the piece condemns racial violence and calls for accountability. Gresham is overstressed with duties while awaiting Spain and Venezuela responses and deals with color line tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
New Orleans
Algil
Li Hung Chang Shot During Japan Conference Visit
Li Hung Chang, the Chinese peace envoy to Japan, was shot by a Japanese man while returning to his lodgings after a meeting with Japanese officials. The bullet struck the left cheek, causing a serious but non fatal wound. The incident sparked widespread excitement in Japan and China and could influence ongoing peace negotiations. Super Lapp ruled the Cherokee county 65 per cent petition insufficient and void. Saloons closed as a result. President Cleveland has been busy after duck hunting, assigning ex congressmen Springer and Buck Kilgore to Indian territory judicial posts. Mayor Strong of New York provoked a stir by saying he will not accept ultimatums from anyone.
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Li Hung Chang
Japan
China
Super Lapp
Cherokee County
Cleveland
Springer
Illinois
Buck Kilgore
Texas
Indian Territory
Mayor Strong
New York
Vast gold fields found in western Australia
It is now certainly known that there are vast gold fields in western Australia. Very rich deposits of gold have been discovered and are attracting the attention of the world, and it is believed that immense quantities of the metal will soon be produced.
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Western Australia
Local Publisher Hopes New Griswold Plant Fulfills Long Felt Want
Frank Hanon Jr has built a new plant at Griswold though the publication name remains undisclosed. The piece notes a long felt want in the area and expresses hope that Mr Hanton will meet it and advance his ambitions in the newspaper field.
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Frank Hanon Jr
Griswold
Hanton
Observance of fashion burdens women with sleeve style
A witty note on how fashion demands from women, suggesting that current sleeve trends prove they readily bear the burden. The remark frames sleeves as a visible measure of the era's dress expectations and women's compliance with style.
Monument Co. changes ownership with large marble stock
J O Wilken announces sole ownership of the J O Wilken Monument Co. Hamann sold his interest for much less than value. For a limited time we offer monumental work at actual cost of manufacture with honest materials and fair profit. Warns against rival misrepresentations.
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J.O. Wilken
J. O. Wilken Monument Co
Hamann
Monument maker boasts top notch skills in Jews shop
Mr Geo Nattermann, a premier monument builder born into a family of masons, invites customers to view his carvings and designs. He plans to stop agents, offering direct designs by mail. Also notes sale approach to avoid irritation between buyer and seller and preserve self respect. Fire at Adair public school destroys building, $10,000 loss, $5,500 insured.
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Geo, Nattermann
George
J. O. Wilken
Anpath
Russell Couple Leave Griswold for Atlantic Run
On the Griswold Branch Mr and Mrs G W Russell long time city residents depart for a new home in Atlantic around April first. Mr Russell has served the CO R L & PRR since 1870 and will run the Rock Inland passenger service from Atlantic to Griswold. The city regrets the loss as Mr and Mrs Russell are esteemed here.
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Griswold
G. W. Russell
Atlantic
Russell
CO R.l&prr
Des Moines
Register
Buck Creek Chapel Ends Sixteen Day Revival
A Buck Creek chapel revival concluded last Sunday after two services daily, drawing a large crowd and many conversions. The preacher emphasized justification as a core Methodist doctrine, contrasting it with holiness, and attendees reported seekers at the altar and joyful testimonies of grace received.
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Buck Creek
Buck Creek Chapel
Wheeler
County and Vicinity News Bulletin
I J Folley listed as sick, J L Campbell keeping batch now adays. RT Young seen on our streets last week.
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J. Folley
J. L. Campbell
Young
Local Notices And Social News Highlights
Sizable crowds attended J E Burkes sale on the 19th. Clare Lahman visits relatives near Atlantic. Revival services ended with 102 conversions. Ike Hawkars suffers rheumatism. Fred Engle and wife welcome a baby boy. Mrs Bidleman visiting daughter Mrs Bourne and Miss Ing Murphy visiting friends nearby. Mrs James Foster ill with stomach neuralgia. BE M Bourne toting 40 acres near ot a. Mrs Goodwin from Lincoln Center visiting Foster. Emma Campbell and Will Roe with kin in Atlantic. Will Dietrich improving health, doctor says out of danger. Scarlet fever reported east and south of town. Will Staker moves into east town house. Will Roe family with Mrs Jameson in Atlantic.
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Ike Hawkars
Fred Engle
Bidleman
Bourne
Ing Murphy
James Foster
J. E. Burke
Clare Lahman
Atlantic
Will Staker
BE. M. Bourne
Ota
Goodwin
Lincoln Center
Emma Campbell
Will Roe
Roe
Jameson
Will Dietrich
Bear Grove notes ill health and community events
Mrs Warne is quite ill and Rev Wickersham spoke at Fletcher's Chapel. Taylor Hazlett returned from Des Moines. A son was born to Will Kerrick and wife on March 19. Farmers sow wheat and Fred Will lays a new house foundation. The Congregational anniversary is set with Rev Hill and Rev Jewell to attend. A benevolent revival and hog liver mishap are noted among other local items.
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Warne
Priest
J. W
Taylor Hazlett
Des Moines
Will Kerrick
John Hardset
John Dufford
Atlantic
Geo. W. Peters
Frank Stalnaker
Lewis
Christian Endeavor
Albert Crouse
Cumberland
Henry Shannon
Effie Carter
Grove Township
Jerry Thomason
Hill
George C. Jewell
Methodist
Rev
Wickersham
Pleasant Townships Farm notices and local gallimaufry
Pleasant Township reports farmer activity with potato sales at Red Oak and Elliott and hog pricing, plus a Griswold school reception. Names include Dave Scott M J Casey W M Gittins C Smith Nels Thuline F Proctor Jimmie Wyman and families Lewis Jenking. notes on local politics and a forthcoming Republican paper.
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Dave Scott
Atlantic
M. J. Casey
Carson
W. M. Gittins
Red Oak
C. Smith
A. M. Redmond
Henderson
Nels
Elliott
F. Proctor
Mesdames Aaron
Nathaniel Lewis
Noble Township
Griswold
Singin School
Griswold High School
Mra
Jenking
Markets Hinge On Wheat Corn and Provisions in Atlantic
Market notes from Atlantic Iowa report wheat openers strong but tempered by later selling pressure, May prices around low figures. Bradstreet bullish then soft, corn weak after opening, oats mixed then weak, provisions high early but closed weak. World visible supply falls. hogs and cattle receipts noted. dissolution of J O Wilkin Monument Co announced with Hamann and Wilkin continuing business and debts to be settled.
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Montague & Co
Spangler & Bruington
Atlantic
Iowa
Partridge
Ream
Bradstreet
J.O. Wilkin
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Cuba
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Joupex Wu. B.seevers
Oskaloosa
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India
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Adair
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Pleasant Township
Bradatrest
Carcago
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Gity
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Gioue
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Soy
Ty Aveseseer
Faye
Eastenenrs
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Opera House
Dainty
Katie
Seata
Palmer & Findley
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