Independence Journal notes Iowa politics and world events
The issue reports Mayor Howard's contested election in Independence with a small Republican margin, mentions Li Hongzhang’s shooting in Tokyo, and covers tax levies in Iowa counties including Tama and Benton. It cites the Sioux City Tribune and Benton County Times on party control and legislative prospects, and analyzes Republican chances in the Senate with silver senators.
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Sioux City Tribune
Benton County Times
Congress
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Senate
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Republicana
Tar Times
Swift and Wenter contest Chicago mayoralty
A Chicago mayoral contest is previewed between Mr. Swift, described as the people's candidate, and Mr. Wenter, backed by liquor and gambling interests. The piece criticizes support for Swift by Chicago reformers and notes the election will test city governance, with broader implications for national politics and party fidelity. Henry Watterson comments on Democratic integrity and opposition to the Fifty-third Congress.
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Reinberk Courier
Chicago Federation of City Reform
the Courier
Ex-Governor's Son in Bond Discrepancy Reported
Ex Governor Larrabee’s nephew O W Larrabee, a Chicago wholesale coal firm cashier, ran away leaving $25,000 missing in books on his bond for $50,000 with American Surety Co. Tipton Conservative notes. Also mentions Congress acting on financial laws, and Republic of Hawaii annexation debates with Judge Dixon report backing Doles policy.
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Wrong
O. W. Larrabee
Larrabee
Chicago
American Surety Co
Tipton
Vigor Elixir for International Quarrels Sells in Bulk
Cedar Rapids Gazette touts Walter Q. Gresham's Diplomatic Vigor for swift fixes to global tensions. The quirky pitch claims drops settle Bluefields, calm Spain, and sway France and Venezuela, while a cane from Star of the West relics tour marks Civil War history in New Orleans.
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Walter Q. Gresham
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Bluefields
Spain
Washington
John Bull
French Republic
Venezuela
France
Gresham
Jackson
New Orleans
Star of the West
Fort Sumter
Toledo
Greatest Thing for Woman Says Parkhurst in Journal
Reverend Charles H Parkhurst argues in the April Ladies Home Journal that a woman's supreme duty is to bear and train children for world service. He contends personal ambition and celebrity desire drive some to resist femininity's restraints and nature's plan. He cites Jochebed as an example of keeping to traditional roles.
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Parkhurst
Charles H. Parkhurst
Ladies’ Home Journal
Jochebed
Egypt
Israel
The Liquor Question in New York Sunday Saloons Debate
The Statesman summarizes a Cooper Union meeting where temperance advocates discuss Sunday saloon openings and reform. Preachers and leaders reject drunkenness and corruption while Rev. Dr. Rainsford criticizes Sunday excise laws as undermining the Sabbath purpose.
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Iowa
New York
Statesman
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Dr. Rainsford
Prohibition Law Debate Echoes in Iowa Civic Ties
A newspaper column laments the failure of prohibition and high license schemes, arguing that laws must reflect public morality. It cites Rev. Rainsford on legal busts and socialists on liquor, contrasts Wilson and McKinley bills, and notes Iowa history with prohibition, high license, and economic impact on the treasury and manufacturers.
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Iowa
Rainsford
McKinleyism and Wilson bill fallout in treasury deficits
The piece argues that tariffs under McKinley left the treasury with deficits while the Wilson bill would lift revenue, citing millions lost to pensions sugar bounties and subsidies. It contrasts import behavior under both regimes and recalls Cleveland Harrison fiscal records, claiming Democratic governance caused prior surpluses to vanish and warning of 1896 backlash.
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National Treasury
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Smarty
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N. R.y
Cleveland
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Missouri Official
J A Richardson of Jefferson City Missouri chief enrolling force 38th general assembly testifies to the merits of One Minute Court Cure. He says when other cures failed he found almost instant relief and a speedy cure from One Minute Cough Cure by LaGrange & Co.
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Jefferson City
38Th General Assembly of Missouri
LaGrange & Co
B. H. Bowman
Pub. Enquirer
Bremen
Ind
Tax on incomes calls forth constitutional debate
The debate centers on whether income tax is direct and must be apportioned. Courts have held no tax is direct except poll taxes and real estate, while exemptions like 4000 dollars are seen as legislative discretion. A reversal could prompt refunds. the Courier Journal notes. Also included are a Bre men, Ind., reader's note praising One Minute Cough Cure for a sick child and an ad for Miles' Nerve Pusters.
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Supreme Court
Courier-Journal
Doctor H. R. Fish Endorses De Wits Salve for Sores Burns
Doctor H R Fish of Gravois Mills Missouri, a long practiced physician, writes that De Wits Salve has no equal for boils sores and burns, stopping pain instantly and healing burns quickly with no fear. LinGrange Co.
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LinGrange & Co
Eliminate saloons by educated public sentiment
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues the evils of intemperance can be curbed by abolishing public dram shops where public sentiment supports it and rejecting substitutes. It states persuading sentiment will end saloons or drug store shops, noting if there were no demand they would vanish in two weeks. LaGrange & Co.
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Cedar Rapida
Let Thurston Go
A Chicago Herald editorial calls for Thurston to be sent back to Honolulu or Halifax and for Hawaii to be left to resolve its own fate. It denigrates the alleged Hawaiian republic and its supporters as nuisances, urging removal of Thurston and his allies and an end to Hawaiian meddling in Washington.
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Grundy Center
Thurston
Honolulu
Halifax
Washington
Republic of Hawaii
Cole
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Chicago Herald
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Station Agent
W I Sanford, station agent at Laeper Clarion County Pennsylvania, writes I can recommend One Minute Cough Cure as the best I ever used. It gave instant relief and a quick cure LaGrange and Company.
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W. I. Sanford
Laeper, Clarion Co
LaGrange & Co
Notice of Administrator Appointment in Huffman Estate
In Benton county Iowa District Court notice is given that Matt Gaasch and Geo W Fulmer have been appointed and qualified as administrators of the estate of Elias Huffman deceased. Creditors must pay and claimants must file verified claims with the Clerk of Court.
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Benton County
Towa
Elias Huffman
Sail
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Geo. W. Fulmer
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