Wilson bill on prohibition passes senate faces uncertain fate
The Senate approves Senator Wilson’s measure to undo the Original Package Decision, setting up a clash with the House and Supreme Court. The Tribune warns the bill risks restoring varied state regulation of interstate commerce and harming free trade between states.
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Supreme Court
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the Tribune
Trustworthy W. L. White Nominated for State Treasurer
The Tribune endorses W. L. White for state treasurer citing his six years as Wayne county treasurer and a strong record of integrity. Born in Jefferson county Iowa, White moved to Wayne county 18 years ago and has won broad Democratic support despite Republican majorities.
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W. L White
Jefferson County
Wayne County
Sterling
Jefferson
Wayne Dounty
the Tribune
Corydon Democrat
W. L. White
Maphood
Iowa
No Killing Matter Mentioned in Editorial Note
A reflective excerpt emphasizes the futility of harsh newspaper criticism on students and young adults, arguing editors cannot grasp the deep distress caused by such remarks. The passage centers on the emotional impact rather than specific events or individuals.
Editorial critique and fair reporting in school events
The editor explains that mild criticisms of student orations are not personal attacks and should be seen as constructive. A thoughtful report weighs relative merit, crediting sources while offering informed judgments, rather than listing names with generic praise or blanket praise for all performances.
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Llugo
The
Tribune
Candor of Iowa Republicans and a street smart youth
The Ottumwa Courier notes the candor in Iowa Republican press today amid mild protests over McKinley infamy. It compares this candor to a youth who, kicked into the street after a girl visit, shows readiness to take a hint and astuteness.
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Ottumwa Courier
Iowa
Pro test over banished saloon in Ottumwa inked by papers
The Courier and The Tribune express strong protests against any move to normalize or perpetuate the idea of a saloon banished into Ottumwa. The discussion hinges on linguistic phrasing and attribution.
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Ottumwa
the Tribune
Des Moines Register backs early GOP resolutions committee
The Des Moines Register suggests the Republican convention appoint its resolutions committee a year in advance and, if possible, secure divinely inspired writers. It argues steady work over twelve months could help formulate a platform to win Iowa again.
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Des Moines Register
THE
Tribune
Iowa
Supreme Court Justice Miller Replies to Prohibitionist Critic
Justice Miller sends a firm letter to Rev J P Teeter Oska loosa Iowa criticizing attacks on the court over the Package decision. He says the ruling rests on constitutional interpretation, not personal belief, and that just as Teeter follows his conscience the court must follow the U S Constitution.
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Justice Miller
United States Supreme Court
J. P. Teeter
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Miller
Supreme Court
United States
Parsons Progressing Endowment Boost and New Building Planned
The Parsons college reports strong progress under the new president Dr Smith with a widened faculty and strengthened program. The institution sees increased endowment by sixty thousand dollars and a fifteen thousand dollar addition for a new building once completion occurs. The debt from Fairfield is cancelled and property is unencumbered.
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Varions College
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Ilis
Doctor Smith
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Carlyle
Fairfield
Parsons College finances raise near endowment goal
The article recounts Parsons College funding efforts led by Trustee Colonel Charles Parsons and donor W R Ankeney. It notes a prior debt of over 10 000 dollars, annual guarantees of 2500 dollars, and pledges within 7150 dollars of the target to secure a 100 000 dollar endowment. It also describes the college’s progress, the preparatory prize contest, and Elie Main winning oratory with Livingston as theme.
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Knight
Parsons College
Charles Parsons
John Armstrong
W. R. Ankeney
Des Moines
Parsons
College Quartet Delivers Music At Presbyterian Weekly Exercises
The week long events at the Presbyterian church featured abundant auditors, applause, and bouquets. The College Quartet provided the music, performing each evening though not as responsive to encores as in the past.
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Presbyterian Church
College Quartet
Livingstone's Emancipation Vision for Africa In History
The passage foresees Africa's rise from gloom as Europe and America craft a world from Africa, with the nineteenth century lifting the black man and the twentieth bringing freedom. David Livingstone is named as the chief historical figure for emancipation.
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America
Africa
David Livingstone
Orie and Elzevir Societies Hold Year End Exercises
Orie society held valedictory exercises with an audience as they closed a prosperous year. Ories added thirteen of thirty six members this year and elected presidents A Axline Matt Ki Sawyers and F A eizer with Samuel Darrah as president elect. Two contests produced gold medals Henry Quickenden and A J Irwin. Elzevir society grew from fourteen to twenty four members with ten new members this year. Presidents Etta Rock Pearl Condit and Bessie Matson, president elect Mary L Jamison. Jessie Carmen won first in declamations with Mae Acheson second. Public entertainment included The Crowning of the Queen of Fame clearing 100 dollars. Kitchen Program in January led to an informal banquet. Condit leaves to become an Alumna.
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Orie
Elzevir
Ories
A. Axline
Matt Ki. Sawyers
F. A. Eizer
Samuel Darrah
Ilenry Quickenden
A. J. Irwin
J. J. MeJunkin
O. R. Patrick
J. E. Shoemaker
Kk. L. Mattox
J. M. Lyon
M. R. Sawyers
P. Magill
W. B. Leonard
Charles H. Bandy
Elvevirs
Etta Rock
Mrs. Smith
Pearl M. Condit
Elzevirs
Aletheans Grow from Twelve to Twenty-Two Members
The Aletheans increased their yearly membership from twelve to twenty two. Their public events included a Hallowe en social and a Musicale. Special programs featured Bret Harte and Irish topics. They hosted a reception for the Aldines. Residents listed are Lottie Dubos Francis Owens and Mary Kelly with successor Hellen Lodge. No graduate this year.
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Brete Harte
Aldines
Lottie Dubos
Francis Owens
Mary Kelly
Hellen Lodge
Aldine Society Sees Growth and Prize Funds Increase
The Aldine Society reports a significant year with near doubling of members from new students and a prize contest for freshmen debaters won by I V Kelly and S C Black. Alumni prize funds reach about 3250 with continued growth, while members win honors outside, including a Junior contest laurels and marriages boosting the society's reputation.
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Reshman
I’. V.kelly
S.C. Black
Aldine
J. Ashley Fitch
China
Harry Smock
Grace Ritchie
Keota
Marriage of Rev Elmer Reed to Miss Maggie Murray
News notes the marriage of the Rev. Elmer Reed to Miss Maggie Murray formerly a Parsons student. Aldine alumni spread across the world in diverse occupations, with ministers missionaries teachers lawyers and statesmen achieving positions in life.
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Elmer Reed
Maggie Murray
Parsons
Aldine Boys
Funeral of Publius Caius Latinus Becomes Class of 92 Tribute
A large college chapel audience witnessed the class of 92 enact a funeral for Publius Caius Latinus. Pallbearers, an undertaker, and two orators led a solemn procession to the campus pyre as the crowd followed. The class, in deep mourning, recited an ode and dirge before the pyre was set alight, ending with a closing requiem and departure.
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Latinus
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Bueham
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John Kennedy
Darrah
Graduation Exercises of the Preparatory Department
Speakers included Mary I Bandy on There Shall be No Alps Geo A Crane Alexander Tlanil ton Alfred H Foster Jim Fry on The French Revolution and The Evils of Immigration Frank I Gamble on The Coming Man of America Jesse J McMullen on Death of Alexander Hamilton Marie Nelson on The Mirage of Life Clara B Whitmore on The Past a Pledge for the Future Antoinette Marey on King Robert of Sicily Diplomas awarded in Classical to Crane Dale Gambell Irwin McMullen and in Scientific to Bandy Dole Foster Fry Mann Marcy Nelson Whitmore
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Bandy
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A. Crane
Alexander Tlanilton
Alfred
TI. Foster
Wim. W. Fry
Frank I. Gamble
America
Jesse J. McMullen
Alexander Ifamilton
Marie Nelson
Clara B. Whitmore
Antoinette Marey
King Robert
Sicily
George A. Crane
Otis G. Dale
Frank H. Gambell
Andrew J. Irwin
Mary L. Bandy
J.wilbur Dole
Alfred T. Foster
Wm. W. Fry
Ethe Mann
Antoinette Marcy
Dr Smiths First Baccalaureate Sermon At Parsons College
Dr Smith delivered his first baccalaureate sermon at Parsons College on Sunday morning. A large audience attended as the choir of sixteen voices provided fine singing. The sermon drew on John 3 and Matthew 12 30, depicting the centuries long conflict between good and evil and humanity under Satans sway before Christ's coming. Continued on page 8.
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