President’s Burden of Office and Public Duty
A列What follows is a compact summary of the fragmentary article on the president’s heavy load. It discusses the mental and physical strain from election through inauguration, the constant scrutiny, and the moral balance of maintaining dignity while wielding executive power. It notes pressures from officials, critics, and the public, and references a later work recounting a president’s experiences in office.
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United States
Avorndia
United
Ebr H Iijs
Hiberal Station
Mazing
Len
Hand Shakes in the Early Presidency Record
The piece notes the enormous scale of the first three weeks in office with Governor Nayes and President McKinley cited. It describes the discomfort of mass handshakes and humorously outlines different strategies used by presidents to endure the custom without injury.
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United States
Nayes
McKinley
Is Cap Dreyfus Innocent a Paris Blackmail Tale
A Detroit paper notes rumors of Alfred Dreyfus innocence amid Parisian intrigue. Allegations claim a court martial wrongly convicted the former French artillery captain of selling military plans to foreign agents. The piece links a Jewish target of fund-raising schemes to a wealthy financier and a famed adventuress as intermediary.
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Paria
Alfred Dreyfus
Paris
France
Max Lebaudy
Europe
Dreyfus
Adventuress
Lincoln's Granddaughter Bride Hidden From Father
Benton County hosts a courtroom moment as County Attorney Tobin seeks a stay to swear Walford’s county. Judge Burnham allows record corrections while Ney and Milner oppose. In Chicago society news, Jessie Lincoln, Abe Lincoln’s granddaughter, marries Warren Beckwith without her father Col. Lincoln’s knowledge.
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Walford
Novak
Benton County
Tobin
Ney
Milner
Burnham
Charles Woodsto
Seattle
Misa Jessie Lincoln
Col
Robert Lincoln
Abe
Chicago
Warren Beckwith
Dreyfus Trial and Exile Highlighted in Paris
The plan for mobilizing the French army, drawn in a mock Dreyfus handwriting, sparked a money demand for its surrender. Dreyfus refused to pay, fearing admission of guilt and grounds for extortion. Despite a secret trial, the public verdict sent him to Devil's Island as guards monitor him in a sealed hut. Lincoln reacts with fury as his daughter wed in Mount Pleasant Iowa.
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Dreyfus
Veing
Nan
Champ de Mars
Paris
Council of War
Devil's Island
Irench Guiana
South America
Novak Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder at Trial
Jury convicts Trank Novak of murder in the second degree for the killing of Edward Murray at Vinton Iowa. Verdict recommends ten years in the penitentiary. Defense claims a major trial error by the State as counsel protests a late correction.
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Trank Novak
Vinton
Iowa
Edward Murray
Caid
Novak
Autter Ther
Papal Encyclical Supports Catholic School Rights
Telegraphed brief notes mention a papal encyclical backing Catholic denominational schooling rights in Manitoba. Lieut Stoney proposes patrolling the Yukon to curb lawlessness in Alaska. I W Mondell named assistant commissioner at the General Land Office in Washington. Powderly receives a telegram from Inspector Baldwin in Missouri about securing nineteen Austrian cutter recruits.
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Manitoba
Lieut
Stoney
Yukon River
Alaska
Wyoming
General Land Office
Washington
General Powderly
Jamignation Bureau
Baldwin
Missie Alppl
Milwaukees Railway Agents Treat Hog Cholera Differently
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroads agents claim success curing hog cholera along their line in Amana and Arthur, countering government experts. They report saving 860 hogs from the Amana Society and healing a large herd owned by George W. Ellis, arguing the disease is typhoid pneumonia caused by improper feeding. F J Clemens promotes the method with letters from stock raisers supporting cures and prevention.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Pauli Railroad Company
Amana Socielty
Amana
Tis State
Kansas City
George W. Ellis
Arthur
F. J. Clemens
Milwaukee Company
Obscene Phonographs Case Opens in Webster City
Frank Thayer and four associates opened a phonograph parlor in Webster City. The new Iowa code imposes a minimum $1000 fine and a year in prison for obscenity via phonographs. Thayer’s selections fall under this law. he posted bond, while Nias fled. This marks the first Iowa prosecution under the provision. Thayer to be indicted and brought back by the sheriff.
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Webster City
Frank Thayer
Thayer
Nias
Iowa
Policeman Kills Burglar in Des Moines Incident
Chases burglar in a Des Moines saloon end up with Policeman Joseph Donahue shooting 20 year old Charies Lucas who died instantly after Lucas and partner McNerney attempted to flee. McNerney arrested as Lucas’ family history noted.
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Charies Lucas
Donahue
Des Moines
Chas. Lucas
Joseph Donahue
Lucas
Joseph McNerney
McNerney
Official Iowa canvass completes state vote tally
The Iowa State Election Board finished the canvass of most state offices on the previous Wednesday. Governors and lieutenant governors remain to be canvassed by the legislature. Final tallies list Shaw and Milliman as Republican leaders for governor and lieutenant governor, with several other party names noted for Supreme Judge, Superintendent, Railroad Commissioner, and other posts.
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State Election Board
Shaw
White
Milliman
Peeve Tees
Lob Plummer
Supreme Judge
Waterman
Republicam
Kinne
Weta Connec Ee
Lowenburg
Babb
National Democrat
Secaee
Hellyer
Prohibitionist
Kollmetz
Socialist Labor
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Barrett
Rinehart
Carter
Knoepfier
Dunham
Rindler
Davidson
Crane
Griffith
Ceeeee Ewes
Dey
Des Moines to Host Iowa Educators Conference Dec 28 30
The Convention of Iowa Educators reports Prof David Star Jordan of Stanford will lecture during the annual meeting in Des Moines December 28 to 30. A heated dispute over a new arithmetic teaching method pits two large book companies against each other, dividing teachers.
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Iowa
Lowe State Teachers’ Association
David Star Jordan
Stanford University of
Des Moines
Fire Rages Through Collins Business District
A major blaze destroyed a large portion of Collins town in Story County last week. Water and wet blankets blocked the fire from crossing the street, saving some structures. Burned buildings include Jones furniture, Attles jewelry, Jones implement, Jones & Hanson lumber yard, Fish meat market, Deeter restaurant, three blacksmith and wagon shops. Loss about 35000 dollars with about 7000 dollars insured.
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Collins
Story’ County
C. H. Jones
JL. B. Attles
J.B. Jones
Jones & Hanson
W. W. Fish
W. A. Deeter
Treed by an Elk at Quimby Banker Park
J H Groves wealthy Quimby banker who built a stocked deer and elk park south of town had a close encounter when a rogue bull elk charged. He sought refuge in a tree after a hard chase, elk pressing the lower branches as he clung above.
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J. H. Groves
Quimby
Cleaning Out Slot Machines in Missouri Valley
Mayor James had Edward Patterson and Eugene Galligher of Omaha arrested for owning and operating a gambling nickel-in-the-slot machine. Patterson paid a 15 dollar fine plus costs and must leave town by sundown, while Galligher paid 10 dollars. No machines are visible now. Also notes on the Iowa Pearl Button Industry in Vinton. A factory has started and another company formed to expand. Hayward factory will employ several workers using Cedar River shells, with machinery being set for full operation in a few days.
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Missouri Valley
James
Edward Patterson
Eugene Galligher
Omaha
Patterson
Galligher
Iowa
Vinton
Hayward
Cedar River
Iowa's New Code and Taxes Stir Labor Movement
Iowa code changes make poll tax collections optional in cities prompting labor groups in Des Moines to demand repeal of ordinances enforcing the tax. The attorney general states banks with under five stockholders must reorganize now under the new code effective October 1. Death noted of Samuel W. Hayward, an early Cherokee County settler who aided the community and visited Massachusetts.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Geeral
McCarthy
Samuel W. Hayward
Cherokee County
Milford
Mass
Massachusetts
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