Congress Set To Meet Amid Partisan Debates
Congress will convene a week after next Monday as tension grows over republican legislation. Critics argue the Democratic party must repeal much of it. Ex Governor Baren R Sherman is rumored as a floor-walker in a Des Moines dry goods store while Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company pens an unsettled past. Ot tumwa editors claim strong bias against Courier editor, with readers deeming actions justified. St Louis banks refuse new accounts to customers who moved funds from other banks, while insisting local banks remain sound.
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Ohio Political Fight Seen Hardest in State History
Gov. McKinley is named as the Republican nominee while the Democratic convention soon to be held will determine their standard bearer. It is believed Congressman Neal stands a strong chance of securing the Democratic nomination.
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Sentiment Favors Boies for Nomination at State Convention
Strong backing exists for Governor Boies at the upcoming state convention with belief he is stronger than any alternative. Unless public sentiment shifts markedly, his renominaton is viewed as virtually certain.
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Boies
Congress urged to cut tariffs amid factory stoppages
The writer argues protected manufacturers are halting mills to pressure Congress into a lax tariff policy. The piece contends the stoppages cannot affect outcomes and urges Congress to reduce tariffs, citing public demand for lower duties and confidence that Congress will act.
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Congress
Political blame shifted over financial mood
The writer rejects the claim that the Democratic Party bears responsibility for the current financial downturn. Republicans are accused of promoting the idea, while the root causes are cited as Republican legislation and an era of extravagance, speculation, and loose business practices.
Non transferable fair admission tickets criticized by Tribune
The Tribune reports the start of the annual distribution of non transferable admission tickets to county fairs. It urges Wapello County Agricultural Society and similar bodies to issue a full transferable season ticket to secure newspaper advertising. The paper will no longer accept non transferable tickets.
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Tue Tribune
Wapello County
Ex-Gov William Stone Dies in Oklahoma City
Ex Governor William M. Stone of Iowa died at his home in Oklahoma City on July 18. His body was brought to Knoxville for interment. Governor Boies ordered state buildings’ flags at half mast. Stone was elected governor in 1863, serving two terms, and President Cleveland recently removed him as land commissioner for using his office to benefit clients of his son who ran a land office in Oklahoma. He had since partnered with his son in the land business.
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Wm. M. Stone
Iowa
Oklahoma City
Knoxville
Boies
Stone
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Purge of Pension Roll Starts in Pennsylvania
The work of removing unworthy pensioners begins with about 300 suspensions in Pennsylvania. Men only, no women, face sixty days to show cause or be dropped. Applicants must supply a physician certificate attested by two witnesses proving incapacity from army service injuries.
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Pennsylvania
Boston Herald
Washington
Washington Letter from 1893 on Carlisle Lamont and politics
Washington notes Secretary Carlisle’s return from leave to handle tariff and finance questions, and discusses pension suspensions, Lamont’s residence lease near the White House, army officers paying fair travel, Olney’s staff changes, and anticipated House committee posts. Also announces Iowa Democratic State Convention details for August 23, 1893.
Cleveland Policy Pushes Sherman Repeal and Tariff Reform
New York reports President Cleveland intends immediate repeal of the Sherman Silver Law and to pursue tariff reform once finances are stabilized. The plan faces Senate opposition, with critics warning against adding amendments. The article argues silver advocates must be defeated to restore business confidence and advance broader financial measures.
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Dispute Over Money and Law in Sioux City Journal
The piece argues that the phrase money in creation of law is a wordplay with real substance. It says money predates law in essence because money rests on voluntary agreement, and most monetary laws reflect that foundational concept.
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Sioux City Journal
Dubuque
Money as Measure of Value and Its Historic Use
The piece discusses money as a social convention that serves as a measure of value in exchanges. It notes that many commodities have functioned as money, gold and silver coinage defining value and weight, and that legal tender status is a convenience, not a necessity for money.
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