Political shifts and treaty outlook in early 1900s notes
The piece sketches a four year horizon to inaugurate a president and notes a three month timeline for code revisions by the legislature. It reports Billy Madden withdrawing from the Illinois Republican senatorial race and Billy Lorrimer gaining backing from Cook county political machines. It also mentions President-elect McKinley favoring a treaty with Great Britain on arbitration of disputes, brokered by Secretary Onley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy ] Madden
Illinois
Billy’ Lorrimer
Cook County
McKinley
Secretary Onley
Great Britain
John Sherman Seen as Weak Secretary of State in McKinley Era
The article predicts John Sherman will be secretary of state in McKinley’s cabinet but a weak one, succeeding a highly revered predecessor. Dunn’s report offers a cautious, hopeful view of the country’s business, sounding like a boy whistling through a graveyard to steady nerves. The Olney Salisbury arbitration treaty with England is hailed as a potential century’s landmark event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
McKinley
Dunn
Olney
Lord Salisbury
England
Ex Congressman James Wilson to be considered for secretary
Ex congressman James Wilson known as Tama Tim is under cabinet consideration for secretary of agriculture in McKinley’s administration. Iowa residents favor honoring him across party lines. Arthur Maxwell editor of the Seymour Leader was denied Seymour postmaster appointment for supporting Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Tama Tim
McKinley
Iowa
Bryan
Arthur Maxwell
Seymour
Maxwell
Congress Bill Prohibits Liquor Sale to Indians
The house of representatives recently passed a bill to ban the sale of intoxicating liquors to Indians. Indians are wards of the government and should not be sold liquor any more than residents of government institutions.
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House of Representative of the
National Congress
Railroads urged to sell interchangeable mileage books at reduced rates
The Iowa Traveling Men's Association aims to push a law at the special session requiring railroads to offer mileage books of 1 000 2 000 and 5 000 miles at two cents a mile. They argue price reductions across industries justify lower passenger fares, comparing it to farmers facing ten cents a bushel for oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Traveling Men’s Association
Iowa
Alabama Democrats Seek Unity and Reform Oriented
Thomas A. Clark of Montgomery declares Alabama Democrats seek rapid reorganization and unity. He praises democratic unity, opposes Republican protectionism, and advocates currency reform, saying Alabamans desire a plan to bring all Democrats together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Clark
Montgomery
Alabama
Mr. Clark
Prosperous Year Predicted For 1897 By Dun’s Agency
Des Moines notes Dun’s Commercial Agency predicts 1897 opens under conditions near 1879, signaling a revival. The report cites rises in pig iron output, coke, wool sales, and growing loan demand as signs of confidence, while warning that higher prices are not yet due. Agricultural Iowa awaits gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines News
Dun
Dun & Co
Iowa
Hood's Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier Promises Vitality
An advertisement claims impoverished blood causes fatigue and that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies, enriches, and vitalizes the blood to restore vigor and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Prosperity’s advance agent and the currency crisis
The piece denounces McKinley and allies for pursuing a higher tariff and office division while 25 banks fail in a fortnight. It criticizes the currency system as chaotic and warns reform is ignored. It laments bank failures, hoarded money in the east, and business uncertainty about tariff and policy directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
McKinley
New York World
Old
Republican Party
Arbitral peace forecast sparks Monroe doctrine alliance talk
The United States and Great Britain signal a joint peace framework under the Monroe doctrine. Secretary Olney calls it both an alliance and not a defense pact, noting Britain’s assent strengthens global peace and hints at wider reconciliation among great powers.
Treaty vision ends wars and unites nations for peace
The writing envisions Great Britain spreading civilization to Australia and Africa while Russia and the United States of Europe develop Anatolia and Asia. It speaks of a bound world under a treaty that evangelizes humanity, makes war dishonorable, and raises a temple of eternal peace, marking January 11 as a new epoch in history.
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United States
Great Britain
M. de Kotzebue
St. Petersburg
Olney
Universal Brotherhood of Man
Russia
England
Great Alliance
Emilio Castelar
United States of Europe
Germany
France
Austria
Italy
Sweden
Norway
Switzerland
Spain
Portugal
Holland
Denmark
Greece
Europe
South America
North American
Mexico
Central American
Public money control debate mars trust in national banks
I T Flint argues against giving banks control of the nation's money, criticizing Secretary Carlisle and the national banking act. He claims such policies hurt public welfare, inflate bank profits, and reduce currency value, urging voters to resist the shift to a bank dominated monetary system.
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Tribune
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Bunco
Abraham
Illinois
Chicago
America
Benedict Arnold
Carlisle
Congress
Treasury Department
Washington
Sam
I. T. Flint
De Witt's Little Early Fsevs Promoted for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement asserts a torpid liver causes bad breath indigestion and headaches and promotes De Witt's Little Early Fsevs as a cure. Sold by Bradshaw and Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Bradshaw & Thoma
Jefferson county board reviews bonds and farm report
Jefferson County Board on January 5 1897 approved bonds for township clerks and assessors and reviewed school fund notes and loans. Reports from the poor farm steward and other committees were ordered filed detailing expenditures and facilities including new farm buildings to house inmates and paupers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Koch
Walnut Township
H. M. Allerdice
Penn Township
J. L. Knight
Black Hawk Township
J. A. Downey
Polk Township
W. 8. Campbell
Locust Grove Township
Fred J. Shearer
Fairfield Township
M.S. Randall
Buchanan Township
George Stephenson
Lock
Jefferson County
W.S. Hammond
James M. Gregg
Round Prairie Township
Milton Graham
C. KE. Noble
R. A. P. McClellan
John Locke
C. L. Funck
J. R. Davis
Wilson Warner
W. W. Whitaker
S. M. McHose
W. W. Knox
F. Westenhaver
J. T. Ellyson
D. W. Garber
Hiram Heaton
J. W. Myers
W. H
Geo. B. Waltz
E. D. du Bois
Repert
J. W. Taylor
Frank Hurst
Adjournment Held Until 8 30 Tomorrow Morning
The board adjourned until 8 30 oclock tomorrow morning. FRANK HURST, Chairman. Attest, Gro, R. HORN, Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hurst
Attest, Gio, KR
Attest
Gro
R. Horn
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Omaha World-Herald
U.S
Board OF Supervisors
Zis
Wendy Tie
C.M. Junkin
Fairfield Ledger
C. M. McElroy
Fairfield Tribunk
Smock & Whitney
Fairfield Journal
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