Commoner Comment and Sentinels Critique of Bryan
The Indianapolis Sentinel’s editorial rebukes Mr. Bryan for faulting Indiana’s convention for not endorsing the Kansas City Platform. It defends past Democratic loyalty but warns against the money question and Wall Street influence, urging fighters for Democratic principles and criticizing Cleveland allies. The piece also cites Henry Watterson on Cleveland and surveys on trusts, tariffs, and party harmony within the Kansas City framework.
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Work Begins on Waverly-Oelwein Cut Off
The Chicago Great Western railroad has started the Waverly Oelwein cut-off, a planned reduction of its Chicago to Omaha line. Though only twenty seven miles long, engineering challenges are severe and completion is expected after several months.
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President Receives Iowa Clam Shell Knife
Congressman Babcock presented the president with a knife whose handle is made from a Mississippi River clam shell found near Mc Gregor Iowa. The president showed interest in the pearl button industry in Iowa and said he would prize the knife highly.
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Mail Carrier Arrested for Embezzlement in Wellsburg
Des Moines July 8 post office officials have caused the arrest of Henry Ennen at Wellsburg Grundy county on a charge of embezzlement while acting as a rural mail carrier.
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Transfer of Philippine governance follows act approval
Washington reports Chairman Cooper states the Philippine government act will take effect with a presidential proclamation on July 4. Civil authority will replace military in most areas, Moro region aside, and military strength will drop to about 18,000. Census work will be locally run by Filipinos, expected to take a year, with oversight by Taft and support from Washington as needed.
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Rain floods cause millions in crop damage in Illinois and Missouri
The steady rain since Saturday morning continues to hurt crops across Illinois and Missouri with damage conservatively estimated in the millions. Grain left in shocks sprouts as floods recede while upland corn and oats show some benefit from the wet spell.
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Hepburn proposes amend to interstate commerce act
Representative Hepburn of Iowa introduced a bill to amend the interstate commerce act. It would make all fermented distilled or other intoxicating liquors brought into a state subject to state laws as if produced there and remove any exemption for liquors in original packages.
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Henderson to Campaign Across Nation After New York Stop
Speaker Henderson left Washington for New York to meet his daughter and then return to Iowa for rest before a broad campaigning tour. He plans to visit many doubtful congressional districts as part of the national drive. Professor C V Stout, formerly of Nebraska, is named agent and irrigation expert in the irrigation investigations office assigned to Fresno to supervise a drainage project.
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States to Get Their Money War Claims Warrants Issued
Washington July 4 the treasury department issued warrants in favor of Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Vermont and Ohio totaling 3 218 584 covering claims of these states for raising and equipping troops during the civil war recently allowed by the comptroller and funded by congress no further details provided
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Farmer Shot in Bed Near Fonda. Wife Brutally Attacked
Fort Dodge Iowa July 9 William Pike a prominent local farmer three miles west of Fonda was shot in the head while asleep. The bullet entered the right cheek and exited the roof of the mouth. he is expected to recover. His wife lay beside him with a fractured head, apparently struck by a blunt instrument. Authorities say all is totally quiet.
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Corn Drowned in Hamilton County
Thousands of acres of corn in Hamilton County drown and rot this year though harvests reach average totals due to earlier high prices and a wet season. Crop failure contrasts with increased acreage and overall yields.
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Webster City Fourth of July Ends in Riot
Webster City's July celebration ended in a riot as Dan Wren and his two sons clashed on Second Street. Police fought to quell the melee for over thirty minutes, with multiple injuries reported as bystanders watched.
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What Whisky Will Do In Snake Bite Folklore
A medical journal rebuts the claim that whisky cures snake bites. It notes whisky offers no cure when applied to bites, though the humorous line suggests carrying a jug on vacation to keep a snake from biting if encountered.
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