Iowa News Notes From Vinton And Surrounding Towns
Weumas E Jenny aged 41 dies of mountain fever from a Colorado trip. James T Lockwasn of Wood falls from a barn roof and dies. Down Krawer fatally injured after a fifty foot fall from a Sabula bridge. A man shoots part of his hand while unloading a gun. A boy bitten by a mad dog seeks a mad stone cure. Sheriff destroys 1500 beer bottles at Eldora. Law and Order League to prosecute fifty one saloon cases. Hay shortages threaten Acora to build its hay palace. Youngest Iowa soldier is John W Wagner age thirteen. Con Prior Scott dies at Prairie Grove aged 90. Sioux City man arrested for opening a letter and cashing a check. Davenport reports artesian well work abandoned at 1000 feet. Two men killed by mine collapse at What Cheer. Davenport child crushed by electric car dies. Des Moines boarding house owner Mrs Hartre Loxatry dies under suspicious circumstances. Fred Andrews wounded by accidental gunfire. Several rail and freight accidents with no major injuries. Thunders, lightning strike kills horse near Audubon. Davenport ice stock short. Henry Pearson hailed as Minnesota boy hero for defending mother against masked robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weumas E. Jenny
Sioux City
Colorado
James T. Lockwasn
Wood
Asbury
Krawer
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Sabula Bridge
P. J. Hagerman
Burp Kenny
Eddyville
Alcoya
Jefferson
Iowa
John W. Wagner
Con. Prior Scott
Prairie Grove
Scott County
J. H. Bawer
Dickinson County
Robert Smith
Eldora
Iowa Central
Dr. Morse
J. H. Smith
J. M. Hedges
Wm. Gorhing
Edgington House
Tug
Red Oak Express
Hiram Cooksey
Dubuque
Ned
Chicago & Northwestern
Otis
Cedar Rapids
George Arnold
Clinton
John Hosack
Davexforth
Osceola
Iowa Homestead
Central Park
Davenport
Hugh Reid
W. B.wylie
Hartre Loxatry
Des Moines
Ladn
Jowa Spate Exhibition Opens With Busy First Day
On Friday August 1 the Jowa Spate fair opens with fine weather and a bustling scene. Buildings are finished and painted, grounds organized, and firms display improved private exhibits. The railway carries stock and materials as hundreds of laborers prepare. Dairy, machinery, floral and agricultural displays promise a grand, well arranged show with horses and cattle from many states. Second day reports continuing busy preparation and strong exhibits across halls. Meanwhile a fraud case notes a man named E S Burns posing as a lawyer swindling St Paul by selling 128 steers for 3874.20 before fleeing to Nebraska. The governor’s papers and detective work launched to recover losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shatter
Agricultural Society
Union
Floral Hall
Wana
Aninwils
St. Paul
E. S. Burns
Savage & Green
South Omalm
Canninelon Haas
Burns
Savage Green
Nebraska
Dan O'Connor
Omaha
The Democratic State Convention at Des Moines
The Democratic State Convention met in Des Moines on August 29 at 10 o'clock. Officers were announced, credentials and permanent organization committees named, and a series of resolutions adopted endorsing national platform and urging state policies. Nominees for secretary, auditor, treasurer, railways, and other posts were discussed with several names considered before unanimous nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Central Committee
Mey
Geo. CG. Henry
Chaiman Sunter
Michael F. Healy
Webster County
Joseph Riboeck
Jol Springer
Johnson County
N.C. Roberts
Lee
G. A. Thayer
Pottawattamie
Reading
JT. O. Walker
Marshall
Thewly
Healy
J. Murphy
van Buren
Cowen McCarthrey
Dackson
Buttolph
Asdin
W.C. Moss
Mitchell
L. Doslin
Dones
Craysin
Arper
Ald Nicholson
MRD
C. Mitchell
Lse O
A. Berry
Guthrie
A S. Humbaldt
J. dL. Retter
Sac
Statelitte
Jettyersua
Wy Ale
Morrison
Tawi
C. WoSmith
Butler
J. Mariley
Cerro Gordo
Allen
Benton
G. Lob. Seevers
Mahoska
AL. Chowley
Stary
S.J
Siffivan
Enien
W. P. Cleveland
W. A. Wells
T. Sperry
E Wichiman
Munsentine
Cato Sells
Blick Hawk
John F. Dayton
Allamikes
LG. Kinne
Tarn
Joseph Adier
Clinton
Hiscrodl
Hardin
Theophilus
Foward
Por. Ellis
Grumdy
Joseph Minseer
Poweshick
Frank M. Ross
Dallas
E. Ifoucks
Taylory
TM. Cooekedt
Asitir
C.C. Clark
Vale Alte
W. W. Soule
Woodbury
N.C. Hoberta
Me. Wade
Johnson
D. ‘F Filkins
Wright
BB. Wright
Fayette
I. A Smith
WH. Taylor
Davis
Albert Uhirst
Warrsrobe
Ward
Mills
M. Bhike
Tumilton
S. Arvo
Phyiouth
P. m
Walker
Osceola
Cleveland
Committee On Permanent Organization
W. Lehman
Polk Cminty
C. Marridgton
Boone County
John Springer
Lee County
D. A. Farrell
Pottowattianiic County
J. O. Walker
Marshall County
Thames
Craig
Cate Les
W. W. Dodge
Burlington
George ©. Heberling
Jackson
M. FP. Vealy
Webster
TJ. Snonifer
Cedar Rapids
Ueberling
J. 10 Seales
Mosars, Sells and Seales
Heber Rling
Daniel J. Ockersen
Montgomery County
Soule
Sweden
America
W. H. Johnson
Muscatine
Ormerhl Q
Ockerson
Amos Case
Chickasaw County
Rinne
Democratic Party of
Towa
Our Nations
St. Louis
Secoml
Clevehind
Town
Congress
Mills Hill
Ines
Hole
Republican Party
Dumee
Erate Gathoritisa Gqve
Wien
Democratic Party
House Passes Chinese Bills and Senate Discusses Fisheries Treaty
Congress reports on forfeiture of Michigan lands for railroad aid from Margrette to Ontonagon. Senate and House clash over army appropriation and land policy while debates linger on the fisheries treaty and public lands. A wild man was captured near Shelby County after a chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
WasmineTax
Committee On Public Lands
Senate di
Allison
Prnmbd
Gorin
Jackson
Iiss
Election
Wilzen
Jaws
Walthall
Hse
Messrs
Morey and
Matson
Indiana
Yost
Virginia
Blair
Wasnivetox
United States
Great Britain
Ruthis
Aes
Bhuckburn
Stepusel
Cobb
Mabar
Rowse
Sessson
Three Accidentally Killed In New York Cannon Accident
During a Harrison and Norton pile raising near Mortis Otsete county New York a cannon dincharred prematurely killing John Dicks Albert Sergeant and Fred Sage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison and Norton
Mortis
Otsete County
New York
John Dicks
Albert Sergeant
Fred Sage
Desperate talk on tariff and labor in campaign
In the Desperate Game the Cincinnati Enquirer attacks large capitalists who allegedly coerce workers to vote Republican via factory closures and inflated output. It argues Mills tariff reform will benefit labor and industry, citing Edwin G Sanford of Bridgeport in support of free wool and dyestuffs, and warns of partisan manipulation to restore power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concinnati Enquirer
Cleveland
Blaine
Logan
Sample
Edwin G. Sanford
Tly
Great Hat
Bridgeport
Conn
Ck Cong
Clement
Novautaetering
Europe
Repatilionn
Thurman and Blaine clash over public interests
A New York editorial defends Thurman against rival charges, praising his anti monopoly and anti Chinese policies. It argues Thurman advanced key measures and opposed Blaine, while labeling his opponent as aligned with monopolies and carpetbag politics. The piece frames Thurman as a principled statesman defending the American people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ster
Bisine
Milen G. Thurman
Whurman
James G. Biniie Las
Thurman
Congress
Comuntty
Thurman Antianonopoly
Dite
United States
Sharrisons
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Steh
Morton
Who Pays the Duties in Tariff Debate
The article debunks the belief that foreigners bear tariff taxes. It explains the duty is paid by the importer at the Custom House and passed along through wholesale and retail markups, with transport, insurance, interest, and profits added at each stage. It ends noting a workingman buys cloth for a suit at village shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Harrison and the Labor Opposition in Indiana
Paul Globe notes labor unions already mobilizing against General Harrison. He argues his anti labor record and aristocratic views bind him to corporate interests, fueling a labor-led push in Indiana where his stance is best known. The piece recalls the 1880 Indiana governor election defeat attributed to labor support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Globe
Chicago
Harrison
Indiana
Clarrison
Tabor
Kinbys
Organize Labor
Campaign South Rejects Peculiar Southearn Republican Tone
A Southern Democrat criticizes Republican efforts to campaign in the South for Abe Gates in the presidential contest. The piece argues the GOP is sectional and driven by racial fear, not national policy, and warns that appealing to “bloodshirt” politics would doom the party. It emphasizes perceived ideological differences and cautions against legitimate changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortegas
St. Lows
Abe Gates
Republic
Aker Wil
Republican Parrty Tenional Party
Republican
Prohibition Debate Across Parties Colored By Food Costs
Fragmented text shows Prohibitionists accusing Republicans of resisting repeal while arguing taxation should shift from necessities to luxury items. It mentions Dr John A Brook and Generalisk in the exchange and hints at a broader dispute over the whisky question and living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Evan
John A. Brook
Epublicans
Wages vary widely across states and nations
The text notes high wages in New York and low wages in North Carolina with the same demand rates of custom taxation. It compares wage levels in Kensington, Pall River, and regions like Bogland, Germany, France, and Russia, and mentions protectionist policies and mixed wage patterns in Australia and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina
Kensington
Pall River
United States
Bagland
Germany
France
Russia
Australia
United Suites
War Taxes and Political Nominations at Minnesota Meeting
In St Paul, speakers criticized war taxes as burdens on workers while praising industry owners. Delegates nominated Daniel Buck for Lieutenant Governor, W C Breedenhagen for Secretary of State, Hans Nelson for Treasurer, G D Bertremont for Attorney General, Seagrave Smith for Supreme Judge, and George P Batchelor for Associate Justice after a lengthy session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
St. Paul
Daniel Buck
Mankato
Buck
W. C. Breedenhagen
Hans Nelson
G.D. Bertremont
Duluth
Gene
Seagrave Smith
George Pf, Batchelor
Rice County
Looked Exactly Like Him Yet Not the Potato Boy’s Brother
A Main street restaurant scene unfolds as a broke 18 year old claims to be the potato peeler, mistaken for a familiar worker. A clerk misidentifies him as the dead image of John Poner, prompting a moment of suspense before the real Potero twin reveals himself. The Chicago brothers, Phillip Power and the other, reunited after years apart, decide to stay in Montana rather than return home, having traveled across California Arizona and New Mexico in search of each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont
Inter Mountain
Cleri
John Poner
Poner
Philip Power
Chicago
Phillip
California
Lexus
Arizona
New Mexico
Montana
A Progressive Girl Flo and Her Smoking Fable
A verseEY tale recounts a lover recalling Flo as a “progressive girl” who begins with cigarette smoking and then a cigar, seeing spirals of smoke around her, and the narrator fearing the fate of this habit as Flo’s future curls loom with pipe perfumed wreaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Are We Snobs by William D Monwells
A critical note from New York Life questions Americans as snobs, citing press overreaction to a social marriage and praising English scholars for defining snobbery. It laments local officials and civic leaders for public fascination with aristocratic prestige and duchess creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Monwells
Teo Journal
Thackeray
New York
Kewitt
Love and Locusts in Lincoln County Tale
About forty years ago a Lincoln County Methodist minister's daughter set two locust bushes in her yard to choose between two sweethearts. One bush withered while the other grew, and she married the man whose bush thrived. Their large family prospers as the locust hedge remains 100 yards long at the former home site. The tale, though fanciful, is said to be true. From the Indianapolis Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County
Indy
Llants
Boston Cradle of Liberty Hall Pronunciation Debate
The Buffalo Courier reports a Massachusetts born Ballvonian distressed by the wrong name for Boston hall serving as the Cradle of Liberty. She heard Paneni Hall locally but Funnel Hall appears in Buffalo discussions after a note to Dr Holmes. A secretary replies with Funnel and Paneni pronunciations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Courier Sas
Ballvonian
Massachusetts
Boston Hall
Liberty
Paneni Hall
Batfalo
Funnel Hall
Puneull
A Gross Error in Lincoln Journal Remark
A brief, ironic exchange in the Lincoln Nebraska Journal where a customer challenges a grocer. The grocer ignores the nitpicking and asserts they use only the finest wares, while the customer complains about a joking mistaken sugar lump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fenton
Allen & Griffin
Vinton
Fred Andrews
Creston
Creston Air
Murray
Greeley
Audubon County
Fred Delahoyde
Adam Seibert
Seibert
Witt Fckels
Axorner Lowa
Davenport Gazee
Henry Pearson
Liberty Township
Hennepin County
Henry
Jowa
Lowa
the Convention
Democrats
Iown
Sime Gs
Aaiure
Phil HE. Sheridan
T. O. Walker
Aternative
Dr. Ganiser
Ida
Railwe
Mike Miller
Carroll
D. A. Farrel
Connell Bhuts
John P. Allison
Moses Bloom
Iowa City
Peter A. Dey
G. L. Johnson
Dey
TACO
Yeomen
Fort Pyslee
Wolf
Clint
Uferman G. Wills
Iowa Knights of Labor
Fld. Bayless
Chiytom
Tayior
AF Davis
DJ Totchkiss
J. Woo Marthut
Adairesanty
Lund
Hilbert
Bayliss
Hotchkiss
Mandershield
Decatur
Sioux
O Brien
Scott
Polk
Ane Ian
Wills
Mndge James Grant
Seatt Cer
Doha K. Draconihe
Treagriph
Florence
D. C
Northern Pacific Company
Honda
Henry Villard
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
Ward i
Saratoga
N. Y
TO. Wilson
Brant Lake
Lake George
Benjamin Bergen
Baltimore
Canada
Montreal
Ottawa
Trinidad
Col
Stonewall
Maxwell Land Company
Tish
Kenosha
Wis
Henry King
Wes Dent
Aide Smit
Elvan
Gommussieu
Ie Aussi
Amaro
Aquillaire
Jicarila
Ules
Tattie
Tn Smith
Fenacin
Lehigh Valley
Wilkesbarre
M. Dorsey
Joseph van Horn
Michican
Cheboygan
Mich
Presque Isle County
Congressional
Grosvenor Nis
Maine
Elis Reyeaust
Holmes
Induria
Neuse
Bill Parson
Rearan
Stewart
Secretary of the Interior Nation
George
Diate
Feck
oh—Rilsh
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Committee of Appropriations
Elise i
Horst
Craigs
Birmingham
Ala Lispatel
Ian Owens
Sketby
Altes G. Thurman
the Labor Organizations
Carnegie
Jonathan Chace
Sam
Tsaw
the Cradle of Liberty
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!