Democratic leader Edward Curry dies after electrocution attempt
Edward W. Curry, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, died at 48 after a hazardous prank at the Savery house in Des Moines. An attempted fright by others involved an electric chair and shock, causing severe burns and poisoning. Louisa Reisner survives a carbolic acid mishap in Auburn Township. Several agricultural and local incidents, including hog herd救 and an amputated hand in Warner White's, are reported along with a Scientific American clipping on diphtheria precautions.
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Scientific American
Watterson’s Four Year Prediction About Me Cleveland
Four years ago Aciry Watterson of the Lonaville Courier Journal predicted the nomination and election of Me Cleveland would break the party. The text suggests the prophecy did not unfold as expected and notes uncertainty about the party’s unity and coherence after his term.
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Aciry Watterson
Lonaville Courier-Journal
Cleveland
New Masonic Hall Ready for Occupancy
The second story of the Lawyer brick houses the new Masonic hall now ready for occupancy. The Blue Lodge will meet there Wednesday evening next, to be led to their new home. The hall is heated by steam and supplied with water with modern conveniences.
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Elegant furnishings fill the new lodge rooms in Brussels style
The article describes ornate rooms for the Masonic orders Blue Lodge Knights Templar and Eastern Star in a state lodge property. An electrician reports a sensational telephone experiment using severed wires and five men holding hands, claiming voices were heard through their bodies.
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West Union Gazette
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Waukon Democrats
Campaign Expense Figures for National Parties
The New York World reports the presidential campaign total exceeding $4.5 million for the Republican and Democratic national committees. Chairman Hoona controls over $8.4 million. Republican funding mainly from eastern cities with New York contributing a million and Philadelphia contributing heavily. A $75,000 balance remains to sustain the permanent organization and ongoing agitation through 1000.
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