Editorial praises Porto Rico policy and flags Constitution claim
The piece defends the move to grant civil government and free trade for Porto Rico, contrasting Republican policy with Democratic opposition. It argues the Constitution does not automatically apply abroad and cites schools, taxation reform, and revenue improvements as the result. It also notes similar steps in the Philippines and accuses opponents of political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Porto Rico
United States
Dred Scott
Philippine Islands
Spain
Call for Republican State Convention in Iowa
To the Republican electors of Iowa a delegate convention is called to meet in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday August 7 1901 at eleven o clock a m. The purpose is to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Judge of the Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and other business. Representation is one delegate per county plus one for each 200 votes or fraction of 100 cast for John N Baldwin elector at large in 1900. Lucas county receives twelve delegates. W Pairs Secretary H O Weaver Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Republicans of
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
John N. Baldwin
Lucas County
W. Pairs
See It? Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted In Ad
An old advertisement touts Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It notes the product is kept in plain view and sold by D. Q. alone, urging recognition if not immediately seen.
A Letter from Elijah Lewis on Colorado and Its Charms
Elijah Lewis writes from Stonewall Las Animas County Colorado detailing his railroad journey from Chariton to Denver and his observations of Denver Pueblo Trinidad and Trinidad's banks hotels and coal mines. He describes the mountain air climate and scenery from his Daling ranch high in the Rockies and notes local people institutions and hospitality during his six week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall
Las Anmas County
Colorado
THE
Patriot
Chariton
Denver
Great Plains
Pike’s Peak
Lucas County
Rockies
D. M. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Rocky Mountains
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Trinidad
Charles B
H. N. Lewis
Purgatorio
First National Bank
Columbian Block
Trinidad National Bank
Columbian
H. K. Holloway
Sam
Holloway
Edith Copeland
Daling
Iowa
Ensah Lewis
Deaths Mrs James Hixson at Pleasant township
Mrs James Hixson died July 18 1901 at her daughter Mrs H M Wells home in Pleasant township aged 89 years 7 months 18 days Funeral services were held at the house and conducted by Rev Frame of Columbia She rests beside her husband in McDermot cemetery Born December 5 1811 in Washington county Pennsylvania she moved with her parents to Ohio and later to Indiana and Iowa She was mother of seven with four surviving including Mrs Jane Middleton David Hixson James and Mrs Alice Wells She joined the M E church in Ohio and led a Christian life Her illness followed a hot spell and she had lived a devoted life with her daughter since her husband's death The community extends sympathy to relatives
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James Hixson
H. M. Wells
Pleasant Township
Frame of
Columbia
McDermot Cemetery
Elizabeth Daugherty
Washington County
Ohio
Martin County
Ind
Lucas County
Iowa
Jane Middleton
Cottage Hill
Florida
David Hixson
Omaha
Neb
James
Carlisle
Alice Wells
This County
Hixson
M. E. Church
Birth and Death Notice of Cynthia A Chandler
Cynthia A Chandler born June 6 1901 in Warren County Iowa moved with her parents to Ottercreek township near Norwood in 1887 She married Robert Gilbert in Chariton and later moved to Ottumwa She fell ill with typhoid fever on July 15 and died July 25 Brief services were held at the Ottumwa Christian Church home in Chariton funeral arrangements noted with remains moved to Chariton for final rites at 1 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia A. Chandler
Warren County
Iowa
Lucas County
John Chandler
Ottercreek Township
Norwood
Robert Gilbert
Ottumwa
Infant daughter of Williamson family dies in Webster City
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs George Williamson died at their Webster City home Monday. Remains were moved to this city Tuesday with her father. Funeral services were held at 10 AM yesterday from Frances Howard’s home conducted by Rev Mills. Burial followed at Chariton cemetery. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williamson
Webster City
Frances Howard
Mills
Essex Woman Died at Pierce City Home
Sarah J. Essex died at her Pierce City Missouri home on July 18 1901 She was the wife of Edward Essex Sr formerly of Chariton and sister of Joseph Miskimmins The obituary notes she was known by many long time residents of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce City
Sarah J. Essex
Edward Essex, Sr
Chariton
Joseph Miskimmins
July Weather Report for Chariton Iowa 1901
Hon. 8. H. Mallory reports July weather data as the U. S. Weather Bureau voluntary observer in Chariton Iowa. The document records daily conditions and summaries for the month.
Train Robbing Mystery Baffles Western Railroads
The New York Sun reports that an epidemic of train robberies across Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming has subsided with no arrests or clear explanations. Rail authorities remain puzzled by masked bands, poor identifications, and robbers evading capture despite detectives and bloodhounds tracing their trail across multiple states.
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Western Railroad
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Burlington
Northwest
Bradshaw
Neb
New York Sun
One Fare to Cedar Rapids and Return at One Fare
The B C R N Ry announces round trip tickets to Cedar Rapids Iowa for the Republican State Convention on August 7. Tickets sold from all stations in Iowa at one fare. Contact agents for sale dates and rates. G Farmer A G P and T A Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Towa
G. Farmer
A. G.P
T. A
The Only Guaranteed Kidney Cure Ad Promises Refund
An 1890s advertisement claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure is the only guaranteed remedy with a money back refund if not satisfied after one bottle. The druggist offers the product for 50 cents, credited to R. Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
R. Kirk
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending July 27
Real estate transfers show GL and E A Ashby selling Ottercreek lot to A and Em ma Wallace for 95. Oliver Willoughby and wife transfer 60 a in English to 2000. Patt and Vos sell to J Bingham nglish for 10 Prat. F and MJ Patt sell to Wm H Lever ich for 80 a in Jackson at 2400. Ed Williams et al to Jabez Sydeboth am 61.4 in Union for 1966. L D Monroe and wife transfer to John P Will iby 1 lot in Chariton. John Dixon and wife to co Thompy son 8 lots in Russell. Elizabeth M Warnick to N B Hollinger 1 lot in Chariton 2. Eliza M Mart to Tonile BE Foster 40% in Pleasant for 1025.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby
Emma Wallace
Ottercreek
Oliver Willoughby
Ham
Vos
J Binghamnglish
MJ Patt
H Leverich
Jackson
Ed Williams Et al
Jabez Sydebotham
Union
L D Monroe
Wits
John P Williby
Chariton
John‘ Dixon
Wie
Thompy Son
Russell
Elizabeth M Warnick
N B
Hollinger
Eliza M Mart
Tonile
Foster
Pleasant
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Chariton Patriot
Kh. A. Hasselquist
F. M. Waynick
J. W. Mauk
H. A. Glackemeyer
G. W. Larimer
Editorial
H. O. Weaver
Elijah Lewis
Rev
Hariton Cemetry
Christian Church
Woodmen of
James Hexson
Cynthia A. Gilbert
South Side Square
Charles Austin Bates
Aesop
H E
New York
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