Death of Samuel J. Tilden in New York City
Lionel J. Tilden died at his New York City home last week. Samuel J. Tilden, famed for his 1876 presidential dispute with Rutherford B. Hayes, rose to prominence in Democratic politics. A Yale graduate, he practiced law and served thirteen years as New York Democratic committee member, later as state party leader and adviser. He died at age 68.
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New York
Murder of Rev Geo C Haddock shocks Sioux City
The Rev Geo C Haddock, pastor of the First Methodist church in Sioux City, was assassinated on a city street Tuesday night. A lone gunman fired as Haddock neared a stable after a country ride, the ball entering the neck and exiting under the chin. An eyewitness saw a man cross the street and fire, with no suspect yet named. Haddock had led efforts to prosecute violators of the prohibitory law. He was 66 and had preached there since last fall.
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Sioux City Journal
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Hell
Eastern Tows Veteran Association
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Usterhaus
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Lawa
Jonesboro
Georgia
Tardee
Atlantis
Lovejoy
Maimoketa
Warvey Reid
Eastern Lowa Veteran Association
Maquoketa
Texas
Warvey Rar
Dan McVor
Barnes
Qonmlttes
Politics in the Fifth District convention outlook
The Fifth congressional district faces a chaotic race with many candidates from Tama to Linn, Cedar excluded. Tama appears most active. Bull from Jann County is considered strongest, though all are credible. The convention is set for August 19, promising a lively, unpredictable contest.
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Signed It Under Protest Oleomargarine Legislation Debate
The column explains Cleveland signed the oleomargarine bill under protest and that Congress may repeal it if ineffective. The Tres argues oleomargarine is a legitimate industry and warrants clear labeling but cannot be legislated out of existence or taxed out of the market. It warns the law may mislead farmers and fuel a bigger monopoly while noting other substitute products persist.
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Jowa Editors at Spert Lake Meeting Recap
The Times editor missed the Spirit Lake gathering but reports a lively fraternal event. Topics included editorial craft, with boating and sightseeing around Spirit Lake. Judge Toman reelected president, F B R Conway as secretary. Resolutions urged semiannual and annual conventions, exclude nonactive members, and honor local press and railroad patrons. The Iowa Press Association praises Spirit Lake and Okoboji Lake region as a national style resort and sanitarium.
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Cedar Rapids
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St. Louis & Pacific
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Postoffice Statistics From 1886 Annual Report
The annual report of the Post Office Department shows 3,483 new offices established, 1,361 increase, total offices 56,014 on June 30, 1886, plus 2,268 presidential offices, 81,349 fourth class offices, 22,737 total appointments, up 13,200. Money order offices at year end numbered 7,356, up 227, with the largest concentrations in New Jersey and Iowa at 590 and 420 respectively.
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Towa
Ingersoll On Labor Versus Capital Fable
Bob Ingersoll uses a shoe shop tale to illustrate the clash of labor and capital. A single diligent worker rises, marries, and enjoys leisure while five idle coworkers drift into dissipation and rail at an eternal struggle between capital and labor.
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Congress Adjourns After Largely Inactive Session
Congress closed its doors Thursday of last week noting the session failed to pass major laws affecting the country. Oleo margarine and pension debates consumed time, revealing partisan tensions over Civil War veterans and President’s veto power. The article ends with a cautious appraisal that nothing worse occurred.
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Congress
Explosive Risk Alleged in Controversial Substance
Chicago article reports suspicions about a highly explosive substance similar to dynamite called ng dleomargavine, claiming it could explode without provocation and threaten homes and individuals during handling or ingestion. The piece notes a Monday incident injuring six and cites political pushback against manufacture.
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Fe Araavur
Chicago
Saab
Ia Brug
Lewris
Menther
Congress
Des Moines Set for First State Fair
The Iowa State Agricultural Society prepares its first fair on new grounds in Des Moines. The main exhibition hall measures 166 by 230 feet, wings 64 feet wide, building height 110 feet. The amphitheatre seats 6,000. half mile track is 70 feet wide on home stretch and 40 feet on back stretch with 60 foot turns. 40 wells. premium list higher than any prior fair. Free camping, hotel and home stay arrangements, and rail fare reduced to one round trip.
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Lawn State Agricultural Society
Las Mule
How It Captivates The Germans In Politics
The Crivique Pines argues German voters shift between parties over prohibition. Germans left the Republicans for Democratic support but are returning, while the Town Staats Zeitung shows German club growth. The piece condemns Democratic flip flops on prohibition as deceptive and urges straightforward stances.
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Alli
Prohibition
Billingsgate
Pension Bills Prompt Burlington Rewkeye Comment
The Burlington Rewkeye remarks on President Cleveland's pension bills, noting the committees on pensions of the United States and their approach. The piece emphasizes cautious approval and scrutiny of the reform proposals within the government.
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Pension Committees and Presidential Scrutiny in Congress
A historical note explains how nine Senate members and a thirteen-member House committee system review pension applications. It details joint approval by both committees, the president's independent review, and the expectation that final House action follows committee findings. The document alleges manipulation risks and emphasizes accountability.
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Pension Bureau
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Iowa Board of Medical Examiners Sets 1888 Exam Tour
The Iowa state board of medical examiners announced the next exam series with sessions in Davenport Cedar Rapids Burlington Ottumwa Creston and Sioux City areas on specified August dates. Applicants must attend morning sessions on first day, bring required blanks, and pay fees. This will be last outside-Des Moines meeting series.
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Independent farming urged amid debt collection and mischief
A Lancashire retailer recalls pursuing debtors to America to collect claims. Letters to families, threats and an American address lead to repayment efforts. Separately, a gashed schoolhouse fire injures four, a boy dies, and discussions on independence contrast with civic bustle in Congress gallery reporting.
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