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Davenport Daily Republican

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1896

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Wisconsin Delegation Pushes Payne For Cabinet Role At Canton

Wisconsin ex-Senator Philetus Sawyer Gov elect Scofield and ex-Representative Stephenson urged Major McKinley to appoint Henry C Payne to the cabinet. Gen Powell Clayton and Col Harrison Gray Otis discussed Pacific slope cabinet prospects. Other visitors included Rep J T McCleary Judge Jacob Blair Webb Hayes and A T Cope amid rumors on Hawaiian policy and western representation.

Canton Henry C. Payne Powell Clayton Harrison Gray Otis Los Angeles Cal Pacific Slope Wisconsin Philetus Sawyer Eroct Scofield Scofield Mrr Stephenson Mr. Payne Arkansas McKinley Clayton St. Louis New York J. J. DeHaven San Francisco West West. He Is Well Known By Major Meinley Cooper Major Meinley Washigton Major McKinley Hawaiian Islands J.T. McCleary Minnesota Jacob KR. Blair Ciah Webb Hayes Cleveland James Parmaree Capt A. T. Cope Columbus

De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing

To cure all old sores to heal an indolent ulcer or speedily cure piles you need simply apply De Witts Witch Hazel Salve according to directions. This magic like action will surprise you. B. B. Ballard & Co.

de Witt Ballard & Co

South Dakota Blizzard Claims Several Lives

Reports from remote Missouri River regions show six to eight deaths in South Dakota after the blizzard. An unknown man and a boy froze on the Belle Fourche river. two sheep herders named Sectior and Bob Carson were found. two white men were believed killed near Sir Marys mission. the Lewis brothers lost most of their flock and William Lewis and an employee died from exposure.

Chamberlain S. D Missouri River Lfe South Dakota Belle Fourche Bob Carson John 2D. Hale Tilford Sir Mary's Mission Lewis Brothers Sheen Newlin William Lewis Bimses J. Kesidy

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Fragmentary OCR passage with garbled wording. Mentions Christmas display, items described as red bankiris and exquisite articulations. overall meaning and entities are unreadable.

Funeral for Mrs Mary Bowley Draws Wide Attendance

Princeton reports large attendance at Mrs Mary Bowley funeral held December 6 with many from abroad. Rev Howe delivered a strong sermon. Christie Like shipped hogs from Folletts. Local hunting party bagged eighty five rabbits on December 4. Clifford Kunkleman and sister Mrs Wise left for California. M E B Sunday school plans Christmas Eve phonographic concert.

Princeton Mary Bowley Howe The Presbyterian Missionary Society P. J. S Martin Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Folletts Clifford Kunkleman Wise California Bowler Brown Tucker Chicago Ed. Freude Freeport Wm. Stricker Alex. Scholoeffel Milton Monk Flora Davenport M. EB Edison

Des Moines Horticultural Society Attacks Ames Station

The State Horticultural Society faults the Ames Agricultural College experiment station, calling it a commercial nursery and a conflict of interest under Prof J L Bubb. Des Moines speakers demand its discontinuation and diverting funds to a new, more honest station. The group plans to seek legislative action.

Des Moines State Horticultural Society State Agricultural College Ames C. L. Watrous J. L. Bubb Iowa

Old Lady Credits Cure in Saving Child's Life

An elderly woman warned delays could be fatal, administering a few doses of One Minute Caught Cure that previously aided her against croup. The remedy, linked to E. 5S. Ballard & Co, is cited as lifesaving.

Ballard & Co

Supreme Court Rules on Des Moines Public Works Board

Des Moines case ends with the Supreme Court upholding the incumbents Sherman and Sims. After a year of two rival boards contending for control and a court-enjoined transition, the high court sustains the lower court ruling, preserving the existing board and delaying the new administration’s personnel changes.

Des Moines Supreme Court Des Moines Board of Public Works MacVicar George C. Sims John Sherman C. D. Boardman E. W. Creillin Sherman and Sims

Noted surgeon disputes liver location in comic exchange

A man with spectacles claims surgical expertise as a dispute erupts about anatomy while a quip about De Witt's Little Early Risers fuels the banter. The dialogue riffs on misplacement of the liver and a dramatic uneven wager.

de Witt Ballard & Co E. S. Ballard & Co

Sheriffs Convene to Propose Law Changes at Des Moines

Des Moines hosts the annual convention of the laws Sheriffs association, opening to about fifty members with most state sheriffs expected by tomorrow. A committee will draft legislation for the January session to ease sheriff costs for serving papers, amid leadership changes and organizer remarks.

Des Moines Laws Sheriffs Association Mares Spirito Lake George Smith Burlington ATL Utc

Diphtheria scare ends as schools reopen

The county health board announced the diphtheria scare was over and authorized the reopening of churches, sunday schools, and all gatherings. Officials J No Dux and Maser Leerh stated the situation was resolved and safety measures would ease as institutions resume activities.

Mr. Measant Dee Leathir Pert J. No Dux Maser Leerh Deard

On Trial for Assault in Court Audit Case

A court trial proceeds with Audrey Blair leading the prosecution in a stabbing case. Key witness testimony and evidence presentation focus on intent, with the defense seeking to challenge the alleged assault as a misapprehension of events.

Iowa Trial Over Assault and Conspiracy Case

The state brings charges of assault and conspiracy in the trial of Bert Dewild. The assault occurred last September on J. A. Willey, editor of the Bulletin-Journal, who was brutally mauled and nearly killed. Charles J. King is also charged with conspiracy in the deed.

Lowa Bert Dewild Asault J. A. Willey Hulletin-Journal Willey Charles J. King

Iowa Telephone line project extends to Davenport

Sioux City, December 9. A F Cutter of Davenport, secretary of the Iowa Telephone company, is in the city arranging to finish the long distance line from the east through Sioux City to Omaha. Construction work will start in the spring.

Sioux City A. F. Cutter Davenport Iowa Telephone Company Iowa Omaha

Dorlan to contest election in Jones county race

Anamosa December 9 Democratic county attorney W C Dorlan defeated by thirty two votes seeks to overturn the election of W M Janey alleging irregularities and fraud in ballot counting across Belle Vue Washington Richland Lete des Moirs and Maquoketa townships. The notice also promotes De Witts Witch Hazel Salve by E S Ballard & Co for skin and pile relief.

Anamosa W. C. Dorlan W. M. Janey Bellevue Washington Richland Lete Des Moirs Maquoketa

Pioneer H A Reece Disappears After South Dakota Trip

Eldora reports H A Reece, a pioneer living southwest of town, left ten days ago to buy cattle in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Relatives have failed to locate him despite repeated attempts.

Eldora H. A. Reece Here Dakotas Minnesota

Postmaster Election Result in Van Meter

An election held yesterday chose J. W. Welch as postmaster, succeeding Harrison. Welch, an old soldier and popular Republican, won as only Republicans voted.

Mrs. Simmons Dead in Mapleton Home

Mrs. Simmons wife of Charles Simmons and mother of postmaster W A Simmons died yesterday morning at 5 o'clock at her Mapleton home after a long illness.

Mapleton

Senator Allison Convalescent in Dubuque

Senator Allison, while convalescent, will not be able to be up and around for a couple of weeks in Dubuque on December 9.

Dubuque Allison

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Pure Reliability

A vintage advertisement extols an absolutely pure and harmless One Minute Cough Cure by Balard & Co. It claims to cure colds croup and lung troubles and notes children enjoy its pleasant taste aiding recovery.

Balard & Co

Steamer Goes A shore Near Bellport

The marine observer at Fire Island reports a steamer ashore just east of Bellport at 12 2 a m. The Fire Island life saving crew rushed to the scene five miles distant but cannot return until about 2 am. A heavy southwest wind and clear night hinder details while several large steamers including Spree Sarnia Norway and California are due but may not be the vessel.

New York Fire Island Bellport Spree Bremen Glasgow Sarnia Mediterranean California Hamburg

Election of U S Senators Conference in Washington

At the capital late today the Republican senatorial committee and Mr Mark Wanna conferred on elections for United States senators in North Carolina South Dakota Kentucky and Washington. They deplored every honorable method and urged possible extraordinary measures. They also supported calling an extra Congress session soon after McKinley’s inauguration.

Washington Capital Republican Senatorial Committee Mark Wanna North Carolina South Dakota Kentucky United States Congress McKinler

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Expands Cures Advertised

An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists a price of 25 cents per box sold by E. S. Batlarla & Co.

de Witt Ballard & Co Batlara & Co

Havana Press Silent on Cuya References in Cleveland Message

Havana papers keep silent on Cuya references in President Cleveland's congressional message. Official circles similarly maintain strict reserve on the subject.

Havana Cuya Cleveland Congress

Senator Jones to Move DNC Headquarters to Washington

Washington December 9 Senator Jones chairman of the democratic national committee will move the headquarters from Chicago to Washington The records of the committee in Chicago will be forwarded here as soon as convenient.

Washington Jones Democratic National Chicagn Chicago

Populist Club Meeting in Ohio City Tedas

The Massachusetts state populist club held its annual meeting in Ohio City Tedas to discuss extending and continuing reorganization and educational work.

Boston Dee Massachuetits State Populist Club Ohie City Tedas

Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments

Alert about catarrh remedies containing mercury. Warns that mercury can damage senses and the whole system. Mentions Toledo Ohio and Hall's Catarrh Cure as a purported remedy with testimonials and encourage seeking genuine products.

Cheneyie Co Temalin Wenge Mieetis Hal

Reinforcements Arrive as Cuba War Worsens

News from Havana reports Gen Weyler leading troops through San Cristobal toward Candelaria as twenty five hundred more reinforcements reach Cuba. Rebels attack Arroyo Naranja, with casualties on both sides and townspeople affected. Maceo death reports circulate while Lavana papers celebrate. Weyler orders troops aid cattlemen to move stock due to meat shortages and authorizes compensation for livestock losses.

Havana Artemisa Weyler San Cristobal Pinar del Rio Candelaria Lavana Maceo Young Gomez Arroyo Naranja Havna Tayon Jacinto Collado Rodriguez Matazas Tenty Cuba Spain

Golden anniversary honors Col. McClure editor of Times

Philadelphia December 9 Col Alex Mclure veteran editor of the Philadelphia Times marked fifty years in journalism with a Hotel Walton dinner attended by about 200 guests from journalism and other fields. Messages of congratulation were read from McKinley and Bryan among others. Gov Hastings presided. McClure spoke on his career. Times staff presented a gold tobacco box. Shilohs Vitalizer ad appended.

Philadelphia Alex. KR. McClure Philadelphia Times Today Walton Herbert Wm. J. Bryan Hobart Gov. Hastings Col. McClure the Times McKinley Canton Charles Emory Smith The Times State of Pennsylvania Col McClure Trulx Wal Wrinley

Fast and Furious Fight In New York Bout Ends With Decision

A nine round welterweight bout in New York drew a volatile crowd as Joe Wairsit and Lonny Wert showcased bursts of action. Walcott was bumped from the lineup when Dick OBrien walked out amid crowd disgust. The fight swung with Wert pressing early, then Wairsit rallying to threaten victory before the 19th round controversy over timing and a late decision favoring Wert.

New York Deet Joe Wairsit Lonny Wert Boston Marborough Juin Innight Dick Obrien Walcott Oei Charlo Wilite

Six Day Race: Trule Completes 1000 Miles At Madison Square Garden

New York December 9 Eddy Trule, a popular freshman rider, completed 1000 miles in the six day international bicycle race at Madison Square Garden at 6:11 pm, sixty-seven miles ahead of the prior record. Hale covered 1000 miles in 66 hours 11 minutes, besting Martin’s 1893 mark. Wilkes Barre’s Rice pressed a late challenge, with Pallate and others in the field showing fatigue and recovery, while Moore and Reading passed 1000 miles at midnight.

New York Eddy” Trule Frshman Madison Square Garden Jlale Martin Rice Wilkesbarre Pallate Toad Me Wwell Moore Reading Pierce Shock Smith Taylor Ashinger Cassidy Maddox Cannon McLeod Elkes

Shiloh's Care for Consumption Promoted

Citizens are advised to consult physicians druggists and friends about Shilohs Care for Consumption. The remedy is advertised as for sale by H. A. Emeis and John Harding & Co.

Shiloh H. A. Emeis John Harding & Co John H. A Emeis

Would-be train robbers on the Iron Mountain line

Six masked robbers boarded passenger train No. 65 at VandEverer avenue at 9 pm. They forced the conductor and brakeman to the locomotive and opened the express car with dynamite but the time-locked safe held the money and yielded nothing. Pursuit followed as shots were fired. several arrests reported after the incident near Bates street crossing. Also an ad for Shiloh's Cure promoting relief from croup.

New York Skyscrapers Face Safety Watch

New York City Superintendent of Buildings says 3200 structures are unsafe with seven requiring constant surveillance. Cracks in walls noted in these large buildings, station inspectors assigned to monitor and trigger immediate action to protect occupants if cracks worsen. Health reminder plugs Shiloh’s remedy for sale by local merchants.

New York Steveson Constable Strong City of

Honor Hiram Price at Anti Saloon League meeting

Washington December 9 Representative Morse of Massachusetts urged prohibitory laws at the Anti-Saloon League session. League members to be received by President Cleveland. Officers elected include President Hiram Price of Iowa and vice presidents Rev Dr L B Wilson Archbishop Ireland and Rev Dr John J Deacon. Catarrh remedy advertised with nasal injector offered by local firms.

Washington Morse Massachusetts Cleveland Hiram Price Iowa L. BR. Wilson D. C Archbishop Ireland St. Paul Tohn J. Deacon Littsburg

Mrs McKinley to Visit Chicago Relatives

Mrs McKinley will travel to Chicago with her cousins Mr and Mrs Lafayette McWilliams for a several days visit at the home of the McWilliams couple. Major McKinley remains in Canton.

Archbishop Fabre Dying in Montreal

Archbishop Fabre sinks rapidly in Montreal with cardinals and papal benediction sought. The notice lists ailments cured by Nails Clover Root and advertises teas and a 10 cent data manufacture from Otto Albrecht & Co at 508 West Second Street.

Montreal Dec Fabre Cardinal Rapella Otto Albrecht & Co West Second Street

Permit requests for clerks and others limited to half fate

Fate permits are requested from Clergxvtmen and others entitled for half fate permits. Applicants must file at jonce and by August 17 permits may be procured at Aldo and TM oiler. Room 2 Masonic temple. One application suffices to obtain a permit for all views in West Assen and Jor 05 RLSTO RINSE Getta Ticket Agent.

Clergxvtmen Jonce Bey Asausire Aldo Masonic Temple Assen Rlsto Rinse Getta

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Mr. McKinley Powell Clay the Unitarian Fatr Fonerat Cel Castor A Additional Princeton Notes Ames College Board of Public Works Sheriffs Blair the Bret Rase Ana Terisy Mrs. Simmons Allison Convalescent U. S. Senators Bucklen Mate Sprin Honor Col Fl’ Clure Castoria Plucky ‘Eddy Wale New York’s Oki Davenport Anti-Saloon League Br. Shiroh E. A. Emetis Joba Yarding & Co Archbishop Fabre Haly IW. B. Cousins W. S. Cameron & Sons Gleason Cor Harrison General Atlas Marginal Index Daily Republican
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