Judge Thurman Defends Mills Tariff Against Free Trade Charge
Newark speech frames Mills tariff bill as a tempered levy not free trade. Thurman rebuts claims, cites 38 states as free trade within the U S, argues foreign trade differs, and accuses critics of ignorance or deceit. He notes duty rates, sugar and wool tax shifts, and mocks political motives amid Republican strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
House of Representatives
United States
New Jersey
Newark
New York
Maine
California
Ohio
Senate
Chicago
Emporia Democrat
Faith Question Sparks Odd Dinner Dare
A man asks a youth if he is of Faith and the youth answers yes before joking about eating a Third avenue table d hate dinner each night. The exchange appears in Life magazine as a quirky dialogue piece.
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Third Avenue
Scandinavian Doctor Joins Cleveland Thurman Ticket
Dr Edward Boeckmann a St Paul physician and Republican lieutenant colonel declares support for Cleveland and Thurman and Eugene Wilson He cites lower taxes and Democratic pledges as aligned with Scandinavian independence from machine politics, saying his vote and influence will back the Democratic ticket. He is known across Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Northwest
St. Paul
Edward Boeckmann
Cleveland
Wilson
Dr. Boeckmann
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Dakota
Republican Party
Bets Over $50,000 Placed on Cleveland in New York
In New York City last Saturday bettors offered more than 50000 dollars on Cleveland at five to four odds with no takers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Cleveland
Italian labor protection club forms in Chicago
The Italian organ grinders peanut vendors and street sweepers in Chicago establish the Harrison and Morton club to advocate for protection of American labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harrison and Morton Club
Freeman Nominated for Calhoun County Attorney
At the Calhoun county Democratic convention in Rockwell City on August 25 Frank S. Freeman was unanimously nominated as candidate for County Attorney. Democrats express confidence in his election and congratulate the county on selecting an estimable young attorney for an important office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Rockwell City
Franks
Freeman
Frank
Indianapolis Democrats March With Record Crowd Torch Parade
Last Saturday night in Indianapolis the largest political demonstration in city history drew 11 000 to 12 000 torches and 50 000 onlookers. A 1 040 strong regiment of old soldiers led the procession followed by 335 lawmakers and 1 300 railroad workers.
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Democrats
Indianapolis
Railroad Club
Tariff Reform Club
Cleveland
Young Voters’ Club
Chicago
Harrison
Bill
Community Notes and Local Changes This Week
Miss Anna Corrie entertained many friends Tuesday evening. The M. E. ladies plan a church sociable Thursday evening. Ed Hufford travels to Chicago to attend the Chicago College of Pharmacy. Wilson & Hinkle lease the gas works for five years starting Oct 1. A 100 foot hickory pole to be raised Saturday. J C Huston touts fall dry goods and notions in Tribune. S E Kellogg visits Sioux City to view the Corn Palace and to settle the gas business. Rev H M Jones moves to Cedar Falls to lead the Baptist church. E M Kann begins closing out his clothing stock. Prof F C Romkey to present a grand scenic entertainment at the opera house on Wednesday Sept 3. Louis Suess leaves for Chicago to assume duties as superintendent for the Co operative Brewing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Kellogg
Sioux City
Rev
H. M. Jones
Cedar Falls
The
Baptist Church
Tribune
E. M. Kann
F. C. Romkey
Opera House
Louis Suess
Chicago
Co-operative Brewing Company
Sness
Fairfield
Iis
Burglary at Jefferson County Fair Official’s Home
J N Smith a leading Jefferson County Agricultural Association official slept after a day of fair events. He awoke to a wide open door, missing $33 in cash and a silver watch from his clothes in the lounge. The thief left no sign of entry and took little else, while Harry’s belongings remained untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Smith
Jefferson County Agricultural Association
Harry
Mr. Smith
City Council Adjourns To Oct With Elections Appointed
The Sept 20 city council meeting led to appointments for election registrators in all four wards and weigh master J P Malnix. Street use request by Ed Heatherington referred to streets and alleys committee. several residents excused from street labor. Adjournment set for Oct 4. Democratic Congressional candidate John G Seerley to speak in Batavia Oct 1 and Brighton Oct 3.
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Hinkle
Davies
Davis
A. B. Scott
A. S. Scott
Taylor
Watters
Ed Heatherington
J. P. Malnix
J. E. Arnold
William Joss
B. F. Crail
J. C
John G. Seerley
Congress
Batavia
Brighton
Runaway Wagon Injures J B Horn Near McGiffin Farm
J B Horn was thrown from a wagon when his running gears broke free after a bull spooked a team led by Canterbury. The rig traveled to town. Horn suffered back and side pain but was not gravely hurt and received aid at Gordon's livery and a local drug store.
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J.B. Horn
J. Born
McGiffin
Canterbury
Gordon
Ilorn
David Stephenson
Lufford
Baldwin case Continuance Considered as Trial Sets Tuesday
Judge Traverse was late to open court. Tuesday hearings included minor cases and a motion for continuance in the Baldwin case. The prosecution conceded the defense witnesses would testify, and trial was ordered for this morning, with another continuance sought by the defense.
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Traverse
Baldwin
Cummings Addresses Cleveland Thurman Club on Prosperity
John Cummings Esq Democratic candidate for county attorney spoke at the Cleveland and Thurman club reading room Thursday evening. He contrasted Republican predictions with actual prosperity under Cleveland, defended Cleveland as supportive of soldiers citing pension statistics, and argued for lower tariffs and cheaper goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cummings, Esq
Cleveland and Thurman Club
Cleveland
Local News Briefs From County Vicinity
Elmer Pumphrey is very low with consumption. Mr. J. Perry of Selma spent Sunday with friends nearby. Rev. Patterson preached at the County Line church last Sunday. Mr. Z. Night is building a new residence to be finished soon. Mr. J. Sketoe, recently returned from Colorado, visits here with his father. Mr. Dunlavy, the depot agent, took a layoff for a few days. Mr. Shern of Albia filled the vacancy. Sept. 24. Cricket.
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Elmer Pumphrey
J. Perry
Selma
Rev. Patterson
County Line
J. Sketoe
Colorado
Dunlavy
Mr. Shern
Albia
Death of Eli Rizor in Glendale
Eli Rizor, born January 28, 1846 in Holmes County Ohio, died September 6 1888 at Glendale after years of poor health. He moved to Jefferson County Iowa in 1853 with his parents and married Francis Slickenbottom in October 1871. He leaves a wife a son and a daughter. A large funeral crowd reflected his esteem.
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Glendale
Eli Rizor
Holmes County
Ohio
Jefferson County
Iowa
Francis Slickenbottom
Local Notes and Obituary Briefs From Pleasant Plain
Died On Saturday the 22nd an infant child of Chandler Paxon. Timothy Fuller died at his home in Pleasant Plain on Sept 23 in his 66th year after a long cancer illness. W O Bowen is home from the east with a large stock of dry goods. Mrs Lake Smith nee Mealey of Golden Colo visiting her parents Dr and Mrs Mealey. A I Lloyd left for home in West Virginia the first of last week. Bert Lloyd’s many friends regret his departure. Ohio excursionists returning home. F L Eck and M L Campbell back at their counters. Jacob Jones and bride visited from Richland to Sunday with Hezekiah Jones and wife. Mr and Mrs Gibbons expected home from Dakota Monday morning to care for aged parents Mr and Mrs James Gatlin. Mrs Nl Mussetter and daughter Maggie Lebanon. Mrs C C Liming and Mrs O F Smith Fairfield guests of Dr F R Smith and his sister Miss Anna Monday evening. Novus Homo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler Paxon
W.O. Bowen
M. L. Campbell
Jacob Jones
Richland
Mr. Jones
Hezekiah Jones
Gibbons
Dakota
James Gatlin
Nl. Mussetter
Maggie
Lebanon
C. C. Liming
O. F. Smith
Fairfield
F. R. Smith
Anna
Pleasant Plain
Timothy Fuller
A Word to the Wise from The Boston One Price Clothiers
An advertisement warns against fake out of business claims from rival horse clothing houses and touts The Boston One Price Clothiers as manufacturer direct sellers offering superior goods at lower prices.
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Boston
Clothiers
Rock Creek Disaster Reported by Iowa Railroad Commission
The Iowa railroad commissioners filed with the Governor their Rock Creek wreck report. They state the facts align with the Des Moines Leader account and emphasize the need for strict working-train protections and clear orders to avoid future disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Railroad Commissioners
Rock Creek
Des Moines
Chatsworth
Tribune
Rail safety ruling on working trains near Krum and Batavia
The board finds the flagging and protection measures inadequate under Rule 61. It blames conductor Boling and engineer Welch for noncompliance and excessive speed, faulting the dispatcher for crowding trains. Dissent by Mr. Dey on dispatch duty. y. W. AINSWORTH, Secretary.
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Krum
Batavia
Boling
John Welch
Allowin
Dey
Y. W. Ainsworth
Moore settles fire loss with adjusters for furniture and house
R H Moore reached a settlement with insurance adjusters for the recent residence fire. He collected 258 dollars for furniture and 353 dollars for the house. Mrs J N Smith is due home tonight from Nebraska after a three week visit including Lincoln and the state fair.
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R. H. Moore
Production and Prices in Grain and Livestock Markets
Market report lists fall wheat at 60 65 cts per bu spring wheat 60 cts corn 25 cts oats new 18 20 cts old 25 cts rye 30 35 cts hay 6 per ton Timothy seed 1.25 1.35 cattle prices 1.50 5.50 per cwt sheep 2.50 3.00 per cwt potatoes 25 30 cts per bn cabbage 2 5 cts per hd onions 40 50 cts per bn apples 25 40 cts per bn butter 10 12 cts per tb eggs 10 15 cts per doz sweet potatoes 75 100 per bu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Seeed
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the Tribune
Anna Corrie
M. E
Ed. Hufford
Chicago College of Parmacy
Dennis Collins
Messrs. Wilson & Hinkle
City Council
Darger
Geo. B. Waltz
James Eckert
A. W. Gilchrist
T. R. Howlett
Albert R. Phipps
J. C. Groff
Isom Wright
J. P. Carpenter
Samuel Jeffers
MR. Cummings
Gillespie
Nebraska
Lincoln
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