Republicans to name district two standard-bearer today
The Second district Republicans select their congressional nominee at Clinton today from four capable candidates. Unity in Scott County is stressed as a Scott county man is seen as strongest. A strong, harmonious convention is anticipated with no contests, aiming to deliver a clear Republican victory. The Democrats plan a vigorous fight if Republicans err, so the nomination must unite the party.
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Clinton
Scott County
Scott
Editor’s rant targets Scott county Republicans
In his Iowa Republican issue, editor Dave Brandt attacks Scott county Republicans, alleging party leaders push actions to prejudice the district. The piece notes Iowa City in Johnson county and Clinton county districts backed the Democratic nominee in 1900, but details remain unclear.
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Dave Brandt
Iowa Republican
Scott County
Scott
Iowa City
Johnson County
Clinton County
Local Scott County Republicans Face Criticism Over Past Elections
The piece defends Scott County Republicans against Brant’s charges, noting official figures for 1900 and 1901 show loyal party support. It argues Johnson and Clinton favored opposing candidates in certain races, while Scott County voted consistently for party nominees. The writer urges fairness and harmony ahead of a congressional convention.
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Scott County
Johnson
Clinton
Republican press urged to unite for fall victory
The Journal criticizes allied Republican newspapers for accepting Democratic readings of the tariff trust plank in the Iowa platform while noting past consistency. It questions motive, urges Republicans to overlook disputes and rally for a strong statewide victory this fall.
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Journal
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City Journal
Republican Party
Arkansan claims perpetual motion machine invention
An Arkansas mechanic, J. S. Grimes, says he has solved perpetual motion after 12 years of work. His device uses a layered circular track with a weight on an inclined board and a wheel that resets each revolution. Skeptics doubt the claim but note the contraption moves until stopped by the inventor.
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Arkansas
J. S. Grimes
Grimes
King Edward Planted Oak Stands in Central Park
A historic oak in Central Park is tied to King Edward’s era, with legend claiming the monarch planted the tree. The venerable oak remains a notable landmark amid the park’s paths and visitors.
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Central Park
New York
King Edward
Oak In 1861 Revives After King’s Ill Health
In 1861 the oak began to revive and sprout anew while the king suffered illness. The tree appeared to decay as the king’s health worsened a few weeks earlier. It is suggested the tree should have followed doctors’ bulletins more closely.
Editorial Glances Delivers Log of Early 1900s Quips
A mosaic of satirical notes from Boston to Nevada references fines for horse and wife kicking, American consulate, explorers, lemons, Midway Islands, and politics. Jabs at Vanderbilt splendor, Santos-Dumont, Edison, and fashion at Mrs. Fish's ball mingle with a Clinton convention, crowning imaginations, and the horse’s stubborn flight.
Press comment on fame and photo graphs
Waterloo Courier notes the displeasure of becoming famous as papers print purported photographs. Bonisville Courier Journal reports Cornelius Bliss and five other members resigning from the American Protective Tariff League over opposition to Kasson reciprocity treaties and Cuban reciprocity, with the league president admitting the split.
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Waterloo Courier
Bonisville Courier-Journal
Cornelius Bliss
American Protective Tariff League
League
Opposition and reciprocity in trade debate noted
The Cedar Rapids Republican accuses Charles M. Schwab of overreaching in business while warning that loyalty rules would exclude the president, and imagines McKinley sidelined. The Sioux City Journal previews the Second district race, describing four top congressional timber options all graded A No. 1.
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United States
League
William McKinley
Cedar Rapids
Charles M. Schwab
Sioux City Journal
Senatorial contest in South Carolina pits fighters as proof
In South Carolina the senatorial contest reaches a practical test as two candidates have slugged each other to demonstrate fitness for entry to a deliberative assembly. The episode settles questions about their qualifications to represent the state with a display of vigor.
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Chicago Evening Post
South Carolina
Harvester trust formed for sociable times
Chicago Chronicle notes the harvester trust was formed not to raise prices but to enjoy a sociable time. New York Tribune suspects annexation delays Cuban affairs for a year. Minneapolis Journal mocks Tillman era rhetoric as congress candidates in South Carolina prefer fists to statistics.
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United States
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Tillman School of
South Carolina
Congress
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Chicago News reports Chancellor Andrews questions young men about marriage amid high meat and provisions prices. Indianapolis News notes trusts advance farming with calls for direction and control. Springfield Republican decries Canadian support for fugitives Gaynor and Greene and urges extradition to the United States for trial.
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Gaynor and
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Gaynor
United States
Eng lish army study urged by Gen Wheeler in Post
Washington Post notes Gen Joe Wheeler backs sending officers to study the English army after the South Africa affair. The piece contrasts his enthusiasm with concerns about judgment, citing colonial and forefather experience as context. Minneapolis Times follows with a critique of a Boston investment scheme run by J M Fisher Co that promised extreme profits and collapsed, invoking Barnum’s maxim.
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South Africa
Minneapolis
Boston
J. M. Fisher & Co
Barnum
Venice Monuments Safety Committee Moves Ahead
Signor Nasi the Venetian minister of public instruction forms a committee to inspect monuments for safety. The report covers urban preservation and structural concerns amid aging sites and wartime damage.
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Andrew P. Montague
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The Scar on His Conscience
Colonel Everard Newsome of the Otranto bank hides a past shrouded in tragedy and infidelity. A sixteen year old daughter Eva arrives claiming she is his heir, seeking a future abroad and a chance to know him. Father and daughter confront guilt, forgiveness, and the possibility of reconciliation with the truth looming over their shared history.
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Round trip fares to northern Michigan resorts listed
The notice lists round trip rail fares from Chicago to Mackinac Island at $7.00, to Mackinaw City $6.00, and to Petoskey, Bay View and Traverse City $5.00 via Michigan Central and Grand Rapids Indiana By. Tickets go on sale August 22 and are valid for return until September. For details write L. D. Hensher, G. W. P. A., 119 Adams Street, Chicago.
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Traverse City
Michigan Central
Grand Rapids & Indiana
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