Railway extension planned for coming season
Fort Madison and Des Moines railway is to be extended next season. The Sioux City Tribune unveils a refined look thanks to a new typesetting machine. Businessmen nationwide praise the resident for his congressional message and commitment to national credit. Platt holds tight in New York as a Republican revolt against his machine grows from last fall.
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Ft. Madison & Des Moines Railway
Platt
New York
Cleveland on ballots and pardons in election crimes
The piece argues the Democratic Party will shed special interests and better honor promises in Congress. President Cleveland opposes ballot box stuffing and grants no pardon for two repeaters jailed two years six months, calling the offenses against election laws bare faced and wicked.
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Democratic Party
Congress
Cleveland
Republicans prepare bid for state senate seat in this district
A lively contest for the party nomination is reported with at least two county candidates already in the field. One lawyer candidate claims victory in Van Buren County and aims to capture Jefferson County next, a tactic some say could hinder his campaign if publicized. No names are disclosed to avoid harming the race.
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van Buren County
Jefferson County
Ottumwa Business Leaders Urge Quick Passage of President’s Bill
A telegram from Ottumwa, signed by J G Hutchinson and four others, to Senators Allison and Lacey and Representative WilWon asks lawmakers to promptly pass a bill aligned with the president’s recommendations. The delegation notes a mass of similar messages sent to Washington in the past week and urges bipartisan support.
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J. G. Hutchinson
J. C. Jordan
T. D. Foster
W. LB. Bendfield
F. von Schrader
Ottumwa
Washington
Wim
BR. Allison
Javis Fpl Wilwon
U.S. Senate
John F. Lacey
House of Representiatives
Allison
Washington, DC
Iowa
Lila
Local minstrel show features Hollingsworth in Ohio diploma prank
Hollingsworth of the Sigourney review used a $2,000 parchment diploma bought in Ohio to craft a tambourine head and became the star at a home talent minstrel show for G A R and Sons of Veterans. He is described as a born genius who writes a democratic newspaper and sharp editorials. He was a college classmate of John N. Irwin and Senator Brice but refuses to acknowledge the senator.
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Hollingsworth
Sigourney Review
Ohio
G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans
John N. Irwin
Brice
Bryan Renominated’s Betrayal Faces Urging Critics
The Nebraska legislature’s populists refused to vote for W. J. Bryan for U S senator after his role in Holcomb’s election as gubernatorial nominee. Chicago Times calls it betrayal while Sigourney review finds the issue overstated. Bryan backed repudiation in the prior campaign and must accept the fallout.
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Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
United States
Holcomb
Chicago Times
Sigourney Revies
Bryan
Ohio Wool Growers Reaffirm Opposition to Free Wool Policy
The Ohio convention denounces the free wool provision while noting the public's quiet response. Census data show more wool wearers than growers, and the people refuse to pay tribute to a few, says the Davenport Democrat. The public opts to read papers for information instead of taking action.
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Ohio
Davenport Democrat
Prohibition Debate Looms as Dry Spell Continues
The Iowa weather chief notes 19 inches less rainfall in 18 months, explaining drought. The coming year will reheat the prohibition issue in Iowa politics with expected partisan positions and hypocritical posturing by Republicans. Liquor remains widespread and of poor quality despite talk of reform.
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J. R. Sage
Iowa Weather Bureau
Debating the Gold Standard and Silver Basis
A St Paul Pioneer Press column argues the U.S. remains on the gold standard despite claims of a silver basis. It warns that abandoning gold would threaten the nation’s financial fabric and contrasts gold with silver as the decisive national issue.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Cleveland
United States
Samson
Sheep prices and political mores stir Keosauqua audience
In a Keosauqua Democrat letter signed by FE H Rider the 200 sheep bought near Cantril at 1.58 per head is disputed. The piece argues Arizona Teeter sheep priced far below native stock, cites buyers in Mt Sterling and Van Buren County, and warns against misrepresentation by papers like the Ledger. It condemns mendacious reports harming farmers and discusses Democratic Party losses and internal divisions after a tense national campaign.
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Cretecher
Cantril
Rider
Arizona
West Texas
Texas
George W. Day
Teter
Day
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Mt. Sterling
T. H. Madden
Uites
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Iowa
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Perea
Beutenan
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Genuilemen
Ledger
Keosauqua E Publicaon
Pairfield Ledger
Republicans boast of triumph overlook defining feature of revolution
The Philadelphia Record notes that Republicans celebrate a historic victory while missing a key aspect that distinguishes this political upheaval from prior revolutions. It argues prominent citizens nationwide publicly abandon former loyalties, signaling a shift in political alignment.
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Philadelphia Record
High Jinks in High Henry
A Iowa City Press report details intense local anger over liquor sales in Mt. Pleasant and Henry county. Protest spreads from druggists and officials to temperance meetings as election nears. The piece criticizes corruption and urges a Republican vote in the upcoming ballot.
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Iowa City
Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
Hin
Washington
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Rovers
McConnahy
J. Jericho
Gold Standard Resolve Amid Currency Debate
The editorial defends maintaining a gold basis, praising the president for using power to preserve currency value. It argues Congress should support the treasury to stop bond issues, condemning inaction as cowardice and urging open, above board actions.
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Congress
Treasury
Board of Supervisors approves claims at January session
The Board of Supervisors reviews and approves a list of claims allowed at their January session. The document records the expenses and names may include miscellaneous claims for payment. Officials and dates reflect 1805 in the historical record.
Aid Furnished in Wapello County by Coop and Hurd
In Wapello County aid was furnished to paupers by the Coop and Hurd trust with goods distributed to those in need. The report notes assistance provided to the needy and lists the sources of support.
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Wapello County
Coop & Hurd
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