Democratic Party Delegates Chosen at Iowa Convention in Dubuque
The Iowa Democrats announce a state convention in Dubuque on May 2 at 1 p m to select delegates for the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis June 5 1888. Delegates include four at large and twenty two district delegates with Jefferson county entitled to six. The convention ratio and qualifications emphasize taxation principles and support for industrial growth. By order of the state central committee Chairman Edward H Hunter and Secretary Charles D Fulham April 1 1888.
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Iowa
Conventon
Dubuque
Weoneeaday
St. Louis
T. J. Anderson
Jefferson County
Abram Rodibaugh
District Court
Dam Rodibaugh
Hiram L. Rodibaugh
McKenney & Siimmons
State of Iowa
Emma McGuire
Gilbert L. McGuire
Lewis J. McGuire
Earl McGuire
Marcus W. McGuire
Bruce A. McGuire
Edward M. McGuire
John W. Comingore
Hannah Comingore
Fairfield
Robert F. Ratcliff
Rhode Island Revolt Hopes for Defeat of Republican Ticket
A revolt against a Republican nominee on the Rhode Island state ticket gains strength with significant belief that the entire Republican slate could be toppled. Strong opposition cites candidate flaws and voter discontent ahead of elections.
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Rhode Island
Iowa Republicans Endorse Allison for President
Iowa Republicans formally backed Senator Allison as their presidential choice last week. Delegates from the district include Senator Wilson and Jnc Irwin of Keokuk. The Philadelphia Times reports Minnesota GOP views on tariff policy show 20 percent protective, 65 percent Cleveland reform, 15 percent free trade.
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Iowa
Allison
Wilson
Jnc. Irwin
Keokuk
Philadelphia Times
Minnesota
Cleveland
Death of Chief Justice Morrison Waite Shocks Nation
The country learns of the death of Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite on Friday morning the second Supreme Court death since Cleveland's rise to the presidency. Waite was the sixth chief justice in U S history following Jay Ellsworth Marshall Taney Chase and Waite, prompting the President to appoint a successor.
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United States
Morrison RK. Waite
Supreme Bench
Cleveland
Waite
John Jay
Oliver Ellsworth
John Marshall
Roger B. Taney
Salmon P. Chase
Morrison R. Waite
Keokuk Constitution Sold to Democrat Publishers
The Keokuk Constitution has been sold on the 26th to Morrison & Rawson, Democrat publishers, who consolidate it with the Constitution Democrat. They promise a strictly democratic paper and unity within the party, replacing prior factional divisions.
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Keokuk
Senator Ingalls Faces Republican Backlash Over Slurs
The St Louis Republican damns Senator Ingalls as a slanderer whose war record in Kansas exposed him. It notes secret GOP sympathy for his views but says party leaders must keep him out of sight to avoid further damage to the party.
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St Louis
Ingalls
Union
Hancock and
McClellan
Kansas
Prohibitionists Call for Split If Ohio GOP Fails
Prohibitionists claim majority status within Ohio Republican ranks and threaten to form their own standard if politicians derail the party. They insist the GOP should be a Prohibition party and announce revolt to reclaim their rightful leadership.
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Ohio
Republican Party
Tariff on soft coal boosts hard coal gains
The Chicago Herald notes a 75 cent per ton duty on soft coal raises its price to consumers and benefits hard coal producers. With soft coal costs higher, consumption falls, allowing hard coal to gain. The duty is worth about 22.5 million dollars annually for anthracite output, a removal feared by the industry.
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Chicago Herald
Ile
Tributes of Public Men on Chief Justice Waite's Death
Washington March 23 cabinet members and senators render statements praising Chief Justice Waite. Officials like Bayard Fairchild Endicott Whitney Vilas Dickinson Garland and Hoar highlight his impartiality, integrity, and long service. Senators George Cockrell Blackburn Teller Pugh Stanford Hiscock and others express national sorrow and respect for his judicial leadership.
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Washington
Justic Waite
Bayard
Fairchild
Waite
Endicott
Whitney
Toledo
Bench
Society of
Dickinson
Vilas
Rarland
West
Svarts
Stawley
Connecticut
Lyme
George
Cockrell
Blackburn
Slearst
Teller
United States
Pugh
Stanford
Hiscock
Hoar
Marshall
Taney
Ellsworth
Deaths Marked by Loss and Legacy in Burlington Obituary Notes
Augustus V. Dodge eldest son of Gen. A. C. Dodge dies at 45 in Burlington after a long illness. Born in Ste Genevieve Missouri he spent much of life in Burlington engaged in business and cultural circles. Survived by wife Virginia Temple and two sons he was active in amateur theatre and arts. Funeral held Tuesday at 3 PM. Also notices Amy Cook died Des Moines township at 58 with funeral in Fell cemetery. John Young dies near Fairfield aged 68 with large Jefferson county farm, will probate and Masonic ties mentioned.
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Spain
United States
Paris
Burlington
Virginia Temple
Dodge
Knights of Pythias
Royal Arcanum
Amy Cook
Harrison County
Ohio
M. B.cook
Iowa
Des Moines Township
Fell
John Albaugh
John Young
Fairfield
N. M. Jones
Baptist Church
Mercer County
Kentucky
Illinois
Bloomington
Ile
Jefferson County
Anna Richardson
J. T
Lank
J. W
Gunnison
Colorado
C. W
Martha A. Myers
Griggsby
Kansas
Ada Crossfield
Pratt City
Young
Masonic Order
That Tired Feeling in Spring Warns of Illness
The piece notes spring fatigue from warmer days weakening the system. It recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to strengthen the body and purify the blood, urging readers to try it this season.
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Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Bartow family relocate and farming transfers noted
Woolson reports scarce stock feed as the Bartow family move to Richland. W D Edwards sells part of his farm to E Hadley. Wm Wirgins rents the Bartow farm and moves there. W A Lyon and son plan a trip to Washington Territory in a few days. Agitator.
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Woolson
Bartow
Richland
W. D. Edwards
E. Hadley
Wm. Wirgins
W. A. Lyon and Son
Washington Territory
County Line Measles Disease Report and Local Gossip
Measles illness reports Sam Black in County Line. Frank Pumphrey buys more horses for shipment. Lee Duffield and Mt Pleas ant family visit father in law Mr Ctarrison. George Pumphrey extends stay in Colorado, not returning this month. Also note March 26 1888. Cricket ad for Clarkeos Flax Salve cures for piles skin ailments and infant sores. 25 cents a box. Clarke & Junkin sell.
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Sam Black
Frank Pumphrey
Lee Duffield
Mt. Pleasant
Ctarrison
George Pumphrey
Colorado
Clarke & Junkin
Castoria Advert Script Echoes Through Generations
An old advertisement claims Castoria soothed a sick child and continued to be used as the product for every life stage from infancy to motherhood, highlighting generational trust in the remedy.
Local News Briefs From Libertyville and Des Moines
Wm Lewark moved to Eldon to work in the round house. Joseph Fulton returns from California due to his wife’s illness. A marriage occurred March 22 1888 at the bride’s parents home Jacob Platt and Ida Lewis. M B Cook to hold a public sale April 4 in Des Moines township after selling his farm to Wm Countryman. James Brothers moved to Henry Stoffman farm one mile south of town. Lola Laughlin will teach at No 2 and Rosa Warner at No 5 Des Moines township this spring. March 26.
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Libertyville
Wm. Lewark
Eldon
Round House
Joseph Fulton
California
Jacob Platt
Ida Lewis
M. B. Cook
Des Moines
Wm. Countryman
James Bros
Henry Stoffman
Fielding case defended against press and court critique
Co E Noble defends the Fielding arrest and court actions in the Fielding McElderry incident. He argues law and officers acted properly, condemns press misstatements, asserts costs were justified and judges followed legal procedure, and vows mercy in official acts. March 22, 1888.
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Tae Tainune
Fielding
McElderry
Opera House
Tribune
Trisune
Co. E. Noble
Market prices for grains and livestock from Dawes Chicago Market
Spring wheat 5 60 per bu and 60 62c for fall wheat. Corn 50 to 55c, oats 29c, rye 4.74c, timothy 2.20, clover 5.00, hay delivered 10 to 12 a ton. Carrie’s cattle rates per cwt 2.50 to 3.00 for cows and heifers, 2.75 to 3.25 for feeders, 3.50 to 4.00 for good beef steers. Hogs over 200 ths 4.40, lighter hogs 4.20 to 4.40, heavy 5.25 to 3.45 per cwt. Wheat to May or March notes and livestock quotes.
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Towa
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Clarkeo
Raby
Castoria
Aea
J. A. Zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
I. D. Jones
D. FuLlen
Jones & Fullen, Attorneys AT Law
Fairfield Lowa
N. M. Bright & Son
East Side Square
G. A. Mnerich
CASEL
Queensware Store
South St
Pairfield, la
A. B. Hollister
N. E. Cor
M'Kemey
E. F. Simmons
McKemey & Simmons
Leggett & cKemey
Law
South Side Square
H. C. Raney
Bell's
Northwest Corner Square
R. J. Wilson
J. M. Hinkle
P.O
M. A. McCoid
Attorney AT Law
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Brichton & Jaques
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Byrnes
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Over Voorhies
South Side Park
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DR. James
Fairfield, Lowa
Clarke
Qhoe
Santa Claus
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Chicago
H. A. Arcuezt
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tus Centaur Company
Fulton Street
Calvin Snook
Dr. N. Steele
Calle
J. W. Bean, M. D
Fairfield, IA
Hood’s
D.H. Worthington
Clarks Drug Store
Northwest Car
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Taving
Louis Suess
J. D. Freeman
Jordan Block
Charles Gift
Pittsburg
Bell's Grocery
Fairfield Market
Chicago Market
Meare
First National Bank
Jas
F. Wilson
McElhinny
Transactsa General Banking and Exchange
Southeast Corner Park
Wells & Garrettson
North Side Park
Fairfied, IA
John Dill
Bashaw Barn
Southwest Corner Square
Great Britain and Ireland
William Cairns
Greenstock
Borgua
Iliudbright
Singmaster & Sons
Keota
Keokuk County
Carmichael & Liblin
Lord Lyon
Hercules
Rob Roy
Clansman
Prince of Ales
Montrose
Glasgow
Geordie
Farmers’ Fancy
Clyde
Glancer
Broomfield Champions
Thomas Black
Jessie Bright
Vanquisher
Jess
Young Clyde
G. Ge
Nell
Defiance
Lussie
Sproulston
Candidate
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Hugh Carmichael
William Carmichael
Samuel Zeigler
Avery
Feed Sale Stables
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Jones & Fullen
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Rachel Brombaugh
Henry County
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Jefferson Co
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Gen’! Ticket & Pass
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
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Saeaen
Freig
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chanel Wear
Feuer Ruin
Cuinic Sc Bine Censerse Ead
Pies Mep
Romer O.oo
Sne
Wsvese
Cassener
DS —Pagggobon
Beis
Purniture Store
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W. F. Goodban
Carsoas College
Ewing
John P. Stead
Catholic Church
Hiram Sible
Rochester
E. Main St
Ed Seeds
Y & CO
N. Clark St
Forshee & Jone
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