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Des Moines boasts the strongest Sunday law enforcement in the state as 500 street lamps go up on West Broadway in Council Bluffs. A new iron bridge opens over the Cedar River at Waterloo. Gypsies set up near Rock Rapids while 181 men are listed at the Marshalltown soldiers home. Eldora claims the state’s oldest Odd Fellow, Thomas Williams, who joined in 1829. Pocahontas county newlyweds receive two bottles of Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup. Rock Rapids to host weekly open air concerts this summer. Cedar County Old Settlers report 43 deaths in the past year. Merrell postmaster distributes 2,000 papers monthly to a town under 400. Cr Ono doctors advocate pond sale. state health board to analyze water. Creston ties fear agitation from a new tie company sourcing elsewhere.
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Roche
Chicago
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Illinois
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Doings in Congress Tariff Bill Dominates National Politics
The report covers Senate executive sessions ratifying the Venezuela claims treaty, appropriations for a Winnebago Nebraska land sale, a railroad bridge at Alma Wisconsin, and various House actions on Sundry civil and Indian appropriations. It notes debate on library funding, concurrent committee actions, and adjournments from June 18 to June 23.
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Opening of the 1888 Republican Convention in Chicago
The Chicago gathering opened with Thurston as Temporary Chairman and a prayer by Rev. Gunzaulus. Thurston praised the West, outlined protectionist principles, and defended Lincoln era gains while criticizing the Democratic tariff and currency policies.
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John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Jones
National Republican Committee
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Plymouth Congregational Church
Chicago
National Committee
Officers elected for next year at A O U W supreme lodge
The A O U W supreme lodge in Louisville elected officers for the coming year. Past supreme master is William H. Jordan of California. supreme master workman C. M. Masters of Wisconsin. supreme foreman Wm. R. Graham of Iowa. supreme overseer W. Warne Wilson of Michigan.
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Supreme Lodge
Fatal Duel in the Dark at Fort Niobrara
In Valentine Nebraska a fatal affray occurred in Mattie Sanderson's den near Fort Niobrara Friday night. Sergeant Nolan and Private Taylor, both of Troop G Ninth Cavalry, clashed with Carrie Reed present. Taylor claimed self defense. Nolan died Sunday. inquest found a bullet from Taylor caused the death. Sheriff Sepple jailed Taylor.
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Mattie Sanderson
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Taylor
Carrie Reed
Ninth Cavalry
Alexander Taylor
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