Who Is Responsible for Defeat of the Australian Ballot
A Bradgate correspondent laments the defeat of the Australian ballot in the Iowa legislature. The Des Moines News notes the bill was killed by a McCoy amendment in the senate, with votes from Democrats and a few Republicans. The piece accuses Republicans of causing the defeat and urges readers to identify those responsible.
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Des Moines
Ind
Bradgate
Boies
Cain
Senate
Dodge
McCoy
Darrett
Brower
Caldwell
Clyde
Davidson
Dungan
Finn
Funk
Gateh
Tarsh
Lawrence
Mack
McVoy
Meserver
Mills
Parrott
Perkins
Price
Reiniger
Leeds
Smith
Linn Smith
Wright
Vale
Weidman
Woolson
Mi-Co
Bailey
Balingall
Barnett
Bayless
Balter
Cassatt
Cleveluna
Engle
Robble
Groneweg
Kegler
Kelly
Mattoon
Mosnat
Rieh
Schmidt
Shields
Stewart
Taglor
Meyers
Des Moines News
Iowa
Libertiville
Jarius Ff. Kennedy
Des Moines Township
Uns Place
Mr. Kennedy
Washington County
Indiana
Mountgromery County
Waters
Lowa
Ile
Lee County
Kennedy
Marquis Claypool
Kansas
Fordyce
van Buren County
Republican protest warns McKinley tariff as harmful policy
St Paul printer press critic calls the McKinley tariff bill a partisan betrayal and monopoly aid, urging a strong GOP vote against the measure. He argues it abandons free trade, harms the people, and binds the party to an unpopular policy, demanding a public Republican protest in Washington.
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St. Paul Pronter Press
Congress
Washington
Tariff Reform Letter Shakes Indiana Republican Ranks
An Indianapolis telegram reports a sharp split among Republicans after John Overmeyer, former chairman of the Republican state central committee, urges against the Dickinley tariff bill. He argues protectionist doctrine is not a party staple and warns the bill could destroy the party. Guermeyer, longtime Indiana Republican leader, previously served three terms in the general assembly and chaired the state central committee.
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Indianapolis
John Overmeyer
Republican State Central Committee
Ile
Congress
Guermeyer
General Assembly
House
State Central Committee
Rhode Island as Debatable Ground for Presidential Elections
The Washington Post notes Rhode Island may be seen as encouraging Democrats by a plurality vote system for presidential electors. The piece suggests the state could swing in future elections, though it has consistently voted Republican in past contests.
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Washington /Post
Rhode Island
Governor Hovey Leads Pension Bill Push Across Congress
Indiana Governor Hovey, president of the United States Service Pension Association, telegraphed the Republican caucus urging swift passage of the Service Pension bill urged by the Grand Army at Columbus and Milwaukee to win Western states in the November election.
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Gov. Hovey
Indiana
United States Service Pension Association
House of Representatives
Congress
Grand Army
Columbus
Milwaukee
Republicans pick Sioux City for state convention on June 15
The Republican state committee chose Sioux City as the site for their June 15 convention, contradicting The Ledger’s past emphasis on Democratic events in Sioux City and Covington. The editor of The Ledger is noted as a member of the committee.
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The
Ledger
Sioux City
Covington
Republican State Committee
Montana heirs clash over Andrew J. Davis estate at Butte hearing
In Butte Montana long court session centered on the administration bid for Andrew J. Davis estate. Witness Mrs Corrie testified about alleged conversations with John A. Davis and a supposed conspiracy to limit claims by elder sisters. Attorneys argued integrity and possible perjury while a vault box containing papers was sought for court inspection.
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Jdevis
Butte
Montana
Pribune
J. N. Smith
M.A. McCord
Davis
Butte City
Cormue
John A. Davis
Andrew J. Davis
Forbis
Toole
Erwin Davis
Corrie
Ren
Gideon Wells
Massachusetts
Wells
Root
John A
V.m
McHatton
First National Bank
Andrew
John
Diana
Iowa
Thomas A. Davis
Salem
John A. Daviss
Chicago
Hicle Andrew
Somers
Massasoit
Hrwin
Uncle Andrews
Erwin
Montane
Er-win
Irwin
Uncle Andrew
Uncle
New England
Uncle Erwin
Coon
Trenry
Knowles
Thomas J. Davis
MecHatton
A Lady's Perfect Cure for Pain in Childbirth
An advertisement touts Dr. John H. Dye's book claiming childbirth pain is unnecessary and can be prevented. It promises guidance on avoiding morning sickness and other pregnancy evils and urges sending a stamp for circulars. Also a ticket sale notice from Fairfield to Denver and other cities with class prices.
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John H. Dye
New York
Frank Thomas & Co., Publishers
Baltimore
Poultry Lot for Sale from Breeds List
A seller offers one dollar for 15 pure bred fowls including Langshan Leghorn White Brahma Light Brahma White Plymouth Rock and four other standard breeds. The ad mentions HIE Srann Pairfield Lowa Axline University lace in connection with the lot.
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Langshan
Leghorn
Plymouth Rock
Srann
Pairfield
Lowa
Axline University Lace
Publishers seek agents for Henry M Stanley works
A bold sales pitch offers agencies for Henry M Stanley's Wok and a 1000 page historical volume with portraits and bindings. It promises reliable, illustrated travel and exploration content by Ton. Headly and notes other items including Cromin's Assassination, Webster’s dictionary, and Mark Twain books.
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Henry M. Stanley
Vistiles
Animal
Stanley
Tittuself
Ton
W.smith
Hotel Chester
N.B. 1
Tr. Cromin
Longnecker
Arets
Webster
Mark Twain
W. J. Smith
Transfers of Farm and Town Property in 1800 Record
The notice lists multiple warrantee deeds transferring farm tracts and town lots in 1800 from various owners to buyers, with parcel descriptions, sections, townships, and prices. It also reports births and deaths in Iowa area communities, including newborn daughters and a veteran farmer’s passing, plus local notices on lectures and remedies.
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Levinsray
George Bray
F. B. Hagey
Mary L. Hagey
Warantee
Mary L. Hager
A. F. B. Hagey
Aaron Hadley
Paul W
Sarah A.V. Young
Jd. W. Hayden
Hugh Wilson
Samuel Kaufman
Dowh
Samuel Spicer
Marion J Johnson
Abingdon
Warrentee
Jobe Abernathy
William Brown
Butanvia
Livestock for Sale Two Bred Cattle Auction Ad
One red polled Angus and one full blood Hereford offered for sale. Cattle weigh from 700 to 750 pounds. Inquiries directed to J. N. Smiru.
Parsons Delegation Leaves Early Amid Regret
The Parsons delegation could not stay over Sunday causing regret among delegates and citizens. The faculty dined at the Leggett today with the class of 90, while the Sophomore class plans a Latin burial ceremony. Miss Bryant’s death prompted Mr Countermine to return home. judges for freshmen preliminaries were Dr Bean Prof Kirby and R J Wilson. contest called the finest yet. Prof Harkness hosted classes SY and 90. McAdams Hill Mt Pleasant and the I W U spoke in chapel Tuesday.
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Parsons
Dr. Bean
Prof. Kirby
R. J. Wilson
Harkness
Grain and Supplies Prices in Weare Winter Series
The listing shows various farm commodities with unit prices including grain and feed items such as hay clover and potato products. It lists prices per bushel or ton for seeds, stock feed, and related agricultural goods, mentioning locations and sellers like Weare and Connellsville.
Frankie's in the upper berth mishap with his siblings
A family morning accident left the three Bennett children trapped as a toy car toppled in their bunk. Mr Bennett freed them, noting none were hurt while Frankie popped out from the upper berth and joked they were playing sleeping car.
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Bennett
Papa
Frankie
Bert
Frank
Washington Post
Fly paper sales pitch from New York ad capping job for boy
A short dialogue sets a grocer recruiting a spry boy to catch flies and stick them on fly paper samples in the window to advertise a new guaranteed killer. The scene is presented in a New York voice.
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Wall Tales Grocer
New York Voice
Beating the Clock at the Hotel Train Wake Up Call
A hotel guest is awakened by a bell boy urging departure for a train in forty minutes. The guest resists, then endures insistence and swearing as the relentless call continues. The rival across the hall is blamed for missing a train and the piece closes noting a land sale in New York at seven million dollars per acre.
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Itds Portaps
Land of Nod
Feller
Chicago Tribune
Broadway
New York
Mustard Plaster On Platform Draws Audience Attention
Jimpson Professor Knowstall always wears a mustard plaster on the platform. The lecturer claims the odd remedy helps him focus and wake the crowd, a quirky habit noted by Lawrence American.
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Jimpson
Knowstall
Jampson
Lawrence American
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