Supreme Court Decision Limits Prohibition Claims and States' Powers
The decision confirms states may regulate interstate liquor trafficking without prohibiting it entirely. It argues only laws that effectively bar imported goods cross into federal authority, urging Congress to decide on broad prohibition. The piece critiques party stances on prohibition and questions the nation's future racial and moral dynamics.
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Supreme Court
Congress
Juwa
Iowa
Prohibition and Race in American Political Thinking
The piece argues prohibition will reshape national politics after the Supreme Court decision. It analyzes cultural roots of American society including Puritanism, immigration stock, and racial lines, predicting shifts toward national prohibition and conflicts among civilizations.
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America
New England
Indiana election shows Democrats gain mayoral posts in 78 cities
Full returns from seventy eight Indiana cities on May 6 reveal Democrats carried forty four, with gains in Crawfordsville Franklin Lafayette Lebanon Noblesville Vincennes and Wabash. Republicans concede a serious setback and doubt carrying the state this fall amid faction and patronage disputes.
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Indiana
Crawfordsville
Franklin
Lafayette
Lebanon
Noblesville
Vincennes
Wabash
Clarrison
Twu
Harrison
Sid He
United States
Trot Franklin
Como Comoch
New Vincennes
Evers Ward
Warren G. Sayre
Indian Commission
Madison
Cravens
Booneville
Cockrum
Chambers
Dudley
Chicago Herald
Decoration Day Proclamation by Governor Boies
Governor Horace Boies issues a proclamation designating May 30 as a public holiday to honor dead soldiers, urging citizens to refrain from unnecessary labor and join surviving soldiers in eulogizing deeds and decorating graves. The call emphasizes patriotism, valor, and teaching these virtues to children.
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Boies
Congress
General Assembly
Republic
Witenes
Horace Boies
Lowa
Commonwealth
Democratic Victory Report Spurs Sweep in St Vannl
Unofficial returns from St Vannl show a complete Democratic victory on May 6. The Chicago Herald notes the GOP in Ramsey County is shattered and predicts a Democratic walk-over in state and county campaigns this fall.
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St. Vannl
Ramsey County
Chicago Herald
Senator Taylor Advocates Railroad Assessments Reform
State Senator Taylor urged the Iowa Legislature Ways and Means Committee to reform railroad assessments citing a 320 million to 339 million value gap. He noted railroad managers testified their property was worth 320 million yet assessed at under 339 million, far below real value. The committee majority, he said, refused to pursue changes.
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Taylor
Bloomfield Democrat
Ways and Means
Iowa
Railway Committee
State of
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Veto Fight Over Crude Trust Bill Reaches Governor
Wholesalers and some Democratic papers urge Governor Boies to veto the trust bill passed by the late Legislature. They argue the bill needs refinement and warn that a veto could harm the party more than the state, urging the governor to let the measure become law in time.
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Boies
Temperance Alliance Appeals to Iowa Republicans
The State Temperance prohibition Alliance issues an address to Republicans in Iowa deploring Sioux City as the state convention site while farmers, a key temperance group, are busy. It urges the temperance faction to attend primaries and push prohibitory resolutions at county conventions, signaling a struggle to influence the Republican organization.
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State Temperance Prohibition Alliance
Iowa
Sioux City
Lee County Grand Jury Not Required at May Term
Judge Casey orders no May term grand jury in Keokuk as jail is empty and no prosecutions pending. Republican readers are reminded Lee County is Democratic and that enforcement of prohibition is not pursued locally.
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Lee County
Casey
Keokuk
Lee
McKinley tariff cuts spark glassware price rise
A Chicago dealer in glassware and china markets the impact of the McKinley tariff bill, predicting price increases after July 1, 1800. The ad compares current Our prices with higher McKinley projected prices for blown tumblers, decorated china dinner sets, and English printed dinner sets.
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Chicago
Leening Post
McKinley
Ilaviland & Co
Carlisle for U S Senate Might Affect Kentucky Politics
A strong Kentucky movement aims to move Ilon to the Senate seat left by the death of Senator Beck. If successful it could hurt the Democratic party and the Union. Democrats of the House rely on Carlisle for leadership, viewing him as the national party's representative at large who should not abandon broader usefulness for a nominal promotion.
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Kentucky
Ilon
John G. Carlisle
House
Senate
Beck
Democratic Party
Union
Democrats
Carlisle
National Democratic Party
Local News From Charivari and Four Corners May 12
Reported incidents include a late wedding at Walter Trabert and Miss Warner followed by a mob confrontation ending in gunfire with injuries and close calls. Community notes mention church painting, school building plans, and local accidents, updates on crops, selling photos, and small business notices.
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Four Corners
Walter Trabert
Miss Warner
Grand Wolf Hunt in Davis Counts Captures Four Cubs
A Davis Counts hunt led to the capture of four wolf cubs, marking a notable outcome in the local wildlife operation.
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Davis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Lift
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla will lift readers from illness to health and cheer. It touts its potency for uncertain conditions and urges consultation only through a sales pitch.
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Hood
Belgian Stallions Boost Wapello County Farms
Mr Galtner bought two large Belgian stallions from Stubbs and Sons, making the county proud of fine horses from noted Belgian lineages. The report notes Belgian stallions as the most popular animals the firm handles and mentions strong local interest in Memory System offerings as well as the death of David Beck, a longtime farmer in Black Hawk township.
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W. N. Galtner
Stubbs & Sons
Paul
Giltner
Messrs. Stubbs & Sons
New Iowa Savings Bank to Open in Fairfield
A valuable addition to Jefferson County business community is the Iowa State Savings Bank of Fairfield Iowa. The bank will accept savings deposits and pay interest, with a capital of 10000 and plans to commence business by July. Directors elected include J B Roth J Louden H Troward and James Sullivan. The building will be erected on the northeast corner of the square.
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Iowa State Savings Bank of
Fairfield
Iowa
State Savings Bank
Jefferson County
Fuarfield
McKenney & Simmons
John P. Manatrey
J.B. Roth
Ho OA. Howard
James Sullivan
Thomas Londen
JS. Medemey
A.B. Cassel
Geo. D. Clarke
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Vna Cashier
A.B. Roth
Bor Ws
J. J. Roth
Jas. Louden
Hoo
Troward
DG. Pigley
Jin. Sullivan
Bradshaw
SS. Vmelwemer
Ed Punt
Dos
Tickshire
M. Kiyines
T. Re Trowlett
Dno
FF. Loehr
Geo
TD. Clarke
Kate Coop
Ward Tatmisen
H.W. Latson
Geo. W. Dall
Robt
Rate
Lamson
We Burnett
Joseph Roth
EB. de Simmons
Chris Roth
We Templeton
Eugene Campbell
Ub Watkins
Adam Messer
N.M. Slagle
D. M Parrett
J. 0
Manatrey
Wall S Prewitt
Wmn
Hawk
Phos
Louden
J. Ub. Allender
Touwis Phoma
Ji B. Rodgers
John S. Louden
A.B. Cussey
Flo. Danielson
Angist Walgreen
W. Vaniht
John Mehane
Academy location dispute ends with influence concerns
RicHLand reports locals unable to control site as influence battles hinder academy. Geo. Rambo buys a new saw mill and plans to saw ties for the Iowa Central. Road changes to bypass Rock Creek bridge. J C Cordes sinks a coal shaft on Stadley land. Henry Shy injured in a fall and critical. Friends set quarterly meeting at Woolson church next Sunday.
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I. Geo. Rambo
Lowa Central
Rock Creek
J.C. Cordes
Stadley
Ilenry Shy
Woolson Church
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