Senator Peffer Wishes Prosperity, Not Personal Offense
One of the best ways to avoid travel hassles is to stay in America. Senator Peffer has lately been talking as though he would regard the country's return to prosperity as a personal affront.
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America
Peffer
Des Moines
Austria
Africa
Asia
Europe
South America
Mexico
Central America
United States
Canada
Iowa
Jersey woman denies multiple marriages claim
A Jersey woman faced accusations of having many husbands and bitterly rejected the claim, stating she had only six husbands.
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Jersey
Democratic Committee Expects Strong House Majority
The Democratic Congressional Committee in Washington expresses confidence in a solid working Democratic majority in the upcoming Congress. Party leaders say polls and fundraising support the outlook for gains and continued control.
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Democratic Congressional Committee
Washington
Democrats Claim Tariff Cut Benefits Woolen Buyers
A fall appeal states that every woolen goods buyer contributes to the record of the Democratic party by supporting the tariff reduction on woolens, framing the policy as a standard of economic improvement.
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Democratic Party
Foraker Accepts Chicago Speech Invitation Next Month
Fire alarm era figure Foraker has accepted an invitation to speak for the Republicans in Chicago next month. The move is portrayed as harmful to Chicago and detrimental to the party's chances.
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Foraker
Chicago
New York Tailors Demand Higher Wages and Shorter Hours
Tailors in New York show confidence in tariff effects as they press for wage hikes and reduced working hours rather than wage cuts. The push signals a shift in labor bargaining linked to tariff policy and market conditions.
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New York
Senator Jones Leaves Republicans For Populists In Nevada
Senator John P. Jones of Nevada withdraws from the Republican Party and declares support for the populist movement in a written letter. The shift marks another GOP loss to populist ranks.
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John P. Jones
Nevada
Private John Allen Seeks Seat in Fifty Fourth Congress
Private John Allen of Mississippi nears securing a position in the fifty fourth congress prompting congratulations to both him and the incoming body.
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John Allen
Mississippi
Wanamaker Links Wool Tariff Cuts to Cheaper Clothes
John Wanamaker says the reduced wool and woolens tariff is lowering prices for the public. He also admits his store has become a recruiting station for the Democratic Party.
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John Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
Democratic Party
Democratic nominations show high rate of renomination
Of 131 Democratic congressional nominations through September 5, 97 were re nominations. This suggests broad satisfaction with Democratic representatives and their actions.
Income tax as a democratic measure
The income tax is described as a democratic measure aiming to make accumulated wealth bear a fair share of the tax burden rather than shifting the load entirely onto the essential daily needs of the people.
Democrats in Ninth District Fear Weaver Victory
The ninth district Democrats have much to lose if Gen. Weaver wins Congress. They claim his approval of the party is limited to the votes it can supply him.
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Gen. Weaver
Congress
Democratic Party
Death by self harm among educated Negroes in Washington
In six months two educated Black residents of Washington have died by their own hand due to financial despair, a contrast to the rarity of such acts among uneducated Black individuals. The report highlights class and education as factors in this trend.
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Washington
Pettigrew Dismisses Brother Senator as Outdated Back Number
South Dakota Senator Pettigrew calls his colleague Senator John Sherman a back number with a garret full of obsolete ideas no longer useful. He contrasts the two Republicans and criticizes Sherman's relevance within the party.
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Senator Pettigrew
South Dakota
John Sherman
Chicago steamship lines raise longshoremen wages
Due to improved business two major Chicago steamship lines raised longshoremen wages last Saturday from 20 to 25 cents an hour. The move marks a wage increase not seen under the McKinley law era.
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Chicago
Democratic Convention Endorses Cleveland and Wilson Bill
Resolutions at the Democratic congressional convention back President Cleveland and the House passing of the Wilson bill. They also support the 1894 national platform. The minority report favoring free silver was defeated.
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Cleveland
House
Duckworth and Clark County Crossfire in Nomination
The Burlington Hawkeye notes Capt. Duckworth’s nomination for Congress and asserts Sam Clark will carry Duckworth’s county, but questions if Duckworth can carry Clark’s county. The piece suggests honors are even between the two claims.
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Burlington
Price and wage news from Keosauqua and New York
The Keosauqua Democrat notes rising prices for sheep hogs cattle horses and for oats corn and wheat. Factories and furnaces run, and New York papers report more buyers than ever before. Wages average unchanged.
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Keosauqua
New York
Repeal of McKinley law praised as wolf cry false
The text argues that comforts have risen and prices stay low, challenging the old fear of widespread want after repeal. It claims the dire prophecies by protected monopolies were a false alarm, comparing them to the slogan wolf wolf and noting no wolf in sight.
Louisiana Sugar Growers Threaten Departure From Democrats
The sugar protectionists in Louisiana threaten to quit the Democratic Party after the McKinley bill bounty was withdrawn. The party declares it will not favor sugar growers over corn growers and expects to gain free trade Republicans in the North for each protectionist it loses.
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Louisiana
Republicans Poised for House Control in Tough Nation Split
The Washington Post estimates next Congress will have 188 Democrats 154 Republicans 14 Populists. Iowa favors Republicans aside from the second district, South Dakota votes Republican, and Nebraska splits with one Democrat two Republicans three Populists. The South largely supports Democrats with Louisiana as a possible exception, making GOP victory unlikely amid western populist gains.
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Washington Post
Iowa
Post
South Dakota
Nebraska
South
Liousiana
West
Income tax to start in 1895 under new tariff law
The law imposes a 2 percent tax on income over 4000 from 1895 to 1900. Tax assessed by the commissioner of internal revenue applies to gains for the year ending December 1 preceding levy. Tax due each December 31 from 1895 through 1899.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Democratic Nominee Capt. Duckworth Named for Congress
Capt. W. A. Duckworth of Keosauqua is nominated by the Democratic Party in the first district. The editorial lauds his character, business skill, and energy, urging immediate campaign organization to win, while noting the fight is hard against a strong Republican position.
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W. A. Duckworth
Keosauqua
Capt. Duckworth
van Buren County
Congress
Capt
Duckworth
Chamberlains Pain Balm Endorsed by Des Moines Y M C A Official
Irving W. Larimore, physical director of the Des Moines Y M C A, recommends Chamberlains Pain Balm to athletes for bruises sprains and dislocations and muscle soreness. He says applying before swelling begins can halve recovery time. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma druggists.
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Irving W. Larimore
Des Moines
Iowa
Chamberlain
Bradshaw & Thoma
Democratic Times and Wheeling Laboring Men Rally
Reports from diverse papers note laborers in Wheeling welcoming prospering times. Industry voices from Toledo and Findlay discuss business revival, mill demand, new gas flows, and plans for fuel plants, signaling a shift from idle markets to renewed production and investment.
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Wheeling Register
Dem
Wheeling
Toledo Commercial
N. Y
Findlay
Ohio
Journal
Salem Wire Nail Company
Heck
Pittsburg Post
Captain Duckworth for Congress in the First District
The Madison Democrat endorses W. A. Duckworth as the convention nominee. The piece praises his honesty, intelligence, and trustworthy nature, arguing he will carry democracy’s banner and be a reliable next representative for Iowa’s First District.
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Madison
W. A. Duckworth
Lowe
Populist Slate Nominates Key Iowa State Officials
The Des Moines slate names Secretary of State Sylvester F. E. Crane from Davenport Auditor J. Bellange of Des Moines Treasurer Aaron Brown of Fayette Attorney General A W Weeks of Winterset Supreme Court long term C C Cole of Des Moines short term J F E Anderson of Forest City Clerk of the Supreme Court Charles B. Baker of Davenport Reporter of the Supreme Court J J Shea of Council Bluffs Railway Commissioner W W Pattie of Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Sylvester FE. Crane
Davenport
J. Bellange
Aaron Brown
Fayette
A. W. C. Weeks
Winterset
Supreme Court
C. C. Cole
J. F E. Anderson
Forest City
Charles B. Baker
September 3 1894 Jefferson county tax levy details
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors on September 3 1894 levied taxes for the year 184. The total rate includes county school bridge pauper soldiers relief court house and a poll tax with dog taxes. Districts Walnut Burr Oak Penn Clay Blackhawk Polk list specific fund and contingent rates for each township and independent district.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Iowa
Perro Lae Ceeies
Cabisa
Walnut Township
Tax levy schedule across districts includes school funds and contingents
Independent district and township funds list millage rates for teachers contingent and school house funds across many townships and districts including Locust Grove, Brookville, Batavia, Fairfield, Buchanan, Lockridge, Trenton, Cedar, and Liberty with varied rates such as 1 mill to 74 mills and percentages like 5 percent. Contingent fund rates appear repeatedly alongside district numbers and subdistricts.
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Brookville Independent Teachers’ Fund
Brookville Independent Contingent Fund
Batavia Independent Teachers’ Fund
Batavia Independent Contingent Fund
Batavia City Fund
School House Fund
Fairfield Independent Teachers’ Fund
Fairfield Independent Contingent Fund
Fairfield Independent School House Fund
Fairfield Independent City Fund
Fairfield Independent Water Fund
Fairfield Independent Sewer Fund
Buchanan Township
General Township
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Martin’s Ferry
Aetna
Laughlin
West Virginia
Glass House
Yorkville
Democratic Times
L. G. Myers
R. D. DuBois
J. W. Taylor
Burr Oak Independent
PENN
District Township
Teachers’ Fund
Independent District of Clay
Blackhawk Township
Polk Township
Locust Grove Township
Fairfield Townshlp
District Township Teachers’ Fund
Lockridge Township
Trenton Independent Teachers’ Fund
Trenton Independent Contingent Fund
Round Pratrie Township
Credar Township
General Township Fund
van Buren Independent
Liberty Township
Dr. Price
Long
Haines
Prescott
Joan H. Lone
Northwestern University
Valter S. Haines
Rush Medical College
Aubert B. Prescott
Univ. of Michigan
Ann Arbor
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