LeMars Riot Exposes Farm Foreclosure Turmoil in 1888
An 1888 LeMars riot report details Plymouth county farmers clashing with Judge Bradley over mortgage foreclosures. Gov Herring declares martial law in Plymouth and Crawford counties after mobs drag the judge, while critics blame drought, grasshoppers, and low prices for rural distress. The piece calls for impartial investigation and accountability for all guilty parties.
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Thurstay
Primghat
LeMars
Bradley
Judes
Gev. Herring
Plymouth
Crawford
Lachess
Plymouth County
Ssi General Assembly
Insurance
Plymoith
Voters to Attend State Convention Referendum Meetings
Iowa citizens are urged to attend two conventions in Palo Alto to choose their wet or dry delegate for the state convention. The editorial explains the Act and steps for conduct, urging all qualified voters to participate in the first ever state referendum on prohibition.
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Jahon
Palo Alto
Aeki
Covention
Iowa
Afanday
Charges of Unfairness Against Des Moines Register
The Unionist and Public Forum alleges the Des Moines Daily Register unfairly covers Iowa legislative news. It cites suppression or colored reporting of key issues like the cement investigation and teacher pay, urging the Register to print news first and clearly label opinions.
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Unionist and Public Forum
Wallace Short
Sioux City
Alesch
Register
Des Alpines Register
Dows Depeass
Emmas Ting
Fercher
Ads Saior Ameroes
Temineres Ag Sui
Des Moines
Milwaukee Brewers under pressure amid labor unrest threats
Disrupted lines and unrest stain Milwaukee Brewers operations as workers threaten action over wage funding. Officials accuse the team of withholding funds while labor groups demand smoother production, citing alleged financial strain and ongoing bargaining tensions.
Editorial hints at possible Kirt Allen run for Congress in Eighth District
The Estherville Enterprise editor Kirt Allen is speculated as a potential Republican candidate in the Eighth District. The Emmetsburg Democrat column questions that stance, notes past friendships with Bill Branagan, and jokes about “pointers” and “something” without offering concrete pledges or policy detail.
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Kirt Allen
Estherville
Eighth Town
Ai. Allen
Pistoris
Emmetsburg
Branacan
Emmettaburg
Branigan
Bill
Rumor of Brookhart in Farm Relief Plans Shocks Iowa
Editors across Iowa express fatigue with Senator Brookhart as rumors circulate that Smith W Brookhart might join the administration’s new farm relief program. The piece notes public distrust and hopes the rumor lacks foundation, fearing Brookhart’s involvement would dampen cautious optimism among Iowans.
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Brooksart
Alicin Duion
Smith W. Brookhart
Democrat Party
Iowa
Washington
Loan sharks prey on small borrowers in Iowa high interest
Jefferson Herald reports Iowa law allows 42 percent annual rate for small loans while loan shark companies charge 3 percent per month. Borrowers, in need, mortgage furniture and goods to cover growing debts as principal becomes impossible.
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EOAN
Jefferson Herald
Iowa
Mellon Mills and Reed Lead Fight Against Inflation
Decorah Journal notes Mellon Mills and Senator David Reed head a battle against inflation opposing Roosevelt program. Industrial Fast opposes farm price boosts, labeling aims as sound money. Voters backed Mellon and Mills last November. Mills rumored as 1936 Republican candidate. This pleases Democrats.
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Decorah
Mellon
Mills
David Reed
A Mills
Deserter doubt gnaws at Senator Dickinson in inflation debate
In the Dodge Independent the senator dodges a public inflation statement saying he will not issue a statement. The piece references his alleged deference to Mellon Mills and Reed and questions the motives as tides turn against their faction.
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Dodge Independent
Dickinson
Senate
Mellon
Mills
Reed
Winnie Wins and Legal Hope Grows
Winnie Ruth Judd prepares to sue as supporters claim a lawyer can stretch hope in criminal cases. Amid turmoil, optimism rises that better days lie ahead and pressing issues like new deals gain traction while editors in a convention discuss potential electoral selections.
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Winnie
Lyon Cosniy
Winnie Ruth Judd
Feuding Iowa lawmakers clash over tax revision debate
In Des Moines during the 45th and 46th General Assembly sessions Iowa figures Donlon and Gallagher spar over a tax revision program. Ditto challenges Donlon while Ed Brown’s influence draws fire as the House and Senate contend with interim tax plans and Brookings Institute proposals. The vote ends 61 to 33 amid rising tension.
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Democratit
Bronss
Sensis
Brookings Institute
Brookings
Donlon
Ditto
Des Mobis
Donion
Gallagher
Donlen
Fd R. Brown
House
Iowa
Ed Brown
Iowo
Ed R. Brown
General Assembly of
Donlon Reviews Tax Session Outcomes and Warnings
Representative P. H. Donlon writes of the closing Des Moines session stressing tax reduction progress, opposition to a joint committee on revision, and calls for cross party unity to avoid a Farmer-Labor shift. He cites Minnesota as a caution and urges August return to advance the program. Ruthven notes and other local visits follow.
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Iowa
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Olson
Inflation Bill Debate Blazes Through Congress
The piece surveys inflation as a policy tool, explaining currency and credit inflation, gold backing, and the potential use of silver or bimetallic bases. It notes Roosevelt’s powers, credit extension by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and the mixed economist views on controlled inflation to revive prices and ease debt burdens.
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Roosevelt
Congress
U. S
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Fate
Germany
Russia
Thun
Manufacturera
Key Pittman
Nevada
Ehner Thomws
Oklahoma
James F. Byrnes
South Carolina
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Peter
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Des Moines Register
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Af Duseines
Wwe
Tantortet
Puente Forum
Riou City
P.O. Danton
Ruthten
Birt
Mr. Danton
Howse
Sescons
Ae House
Danton
Callagher
Finang. Reedrts
Executive Department
Legislative Department
P. H. Donlon
Ruthven
Town
M. C. Thompson
Thompson
Albert Grooters
Sheldon
John Grooters
Boyden
Wim. Grocters
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