State Proposes Private Bank Supervision in Legislature
The Hawkeye State reports a strong push in the legislature to require state supervision of private banking institutions. Lawmakers and banking committees are split, with opponents among bankers likely to resist. Proponents seek annual auditor statements and inspections to reveal hidden funds and ensure tax compliance amid recent private bank failures and suspected mismanagement.
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Privitta Batike
Lkely
Change in Iowa Crops From Low Prices to Wheat Boom
Reports from Iowa indicate a major shift in grain acreage this year with low corn and oat prices boosting seed wheat demand. Historical comparisons show Iowa could plant 8.6 to 14 million acres of wheat and 60 million bushels of corn, surpassing averages. Some regions may sow four to five times their usual wheat.
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Iowa
Lown
Silver leaders confer on early state conventions
Democrats and Populists in Des Moines have consolidated plans to stage state conventions in May or June to outpace rivals. They pledge anti fusion moves in the election bill and a platform for free silver with a straight silver ticket. They promise national speakers and oppose gold Democrats. A separate note from Atlantic covers Clerk McConville improvising to secure a marriage license when consent affidavits were unavailable for the bride, and a manslaughter verdict against George Lewis inMachakinock after a fatal shooting during a dispute with Porterfield.
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Des Moines
Explodes a Hog Cholera Theory Difficulties in Texas Hog Trade
Hog cholera losses in Texas reach possibly 26 million, blamed on overbreeding of thoroughbreds. Texas hog shipments from Van Meter and others saw deterring results as many animals died, undermining the theory. Miss Cora Weed of Muscatine seeks a European consul post amid questions about a woman’s eligibility for foreign service.
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J. van Meter
van Metor
Long Nosed Rooters
Convention of Anti Bell Companies Held in Des Moines
The Laws Telephone Association of forty anti Bell companies met in Des Moines to plan for toll lines across Iowa. The Des Moines exchange is under construction and will link quarters of the state through the capital. Mt Ayr Cedar Valley and Marshalltown systems signaled immediate line construction. other exchanges will join as plans proceed. Costs for toll line construction will be shared among connected exchanges.
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Anti-Bell
Des Moines
Laws Telephone Association
anti-Bell Exchange
Mt. Ayr
Cedar Valley
Marshalltown
Bride Resists suicide and husband in Creston trial scene
Mrs George Kralik attempted death by drinking lye and injuring herself at friends home in Creston after arriving from Russell Kaw with her husband. Arthur Courtney is found guilty after a two week trial at MG Vieasant, with plans to appeal amid public sympathy for the defendant and his family.
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George Kralik
Creston
Russell, Kaw
Arthur Courtney
MG Vieasant
Courtney
A P A to Meet on St Patrick’s Day in Des Moines
The Iowa council of the A P A will hold its meeting in Des Moines on March 17, St Patrick’s day, with about 590 prominent members expected. Wiberians of the city denounce it as an insult likely to cause trouble, while A P A officials insist no insult to the Irish is intended since the meeting date follows the constitutionic rule of the third Wednesday in March.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Order
Wibernians
St. Paterick's Day
New York Advertiser
Muraye
Salt Lake Tribne
New York Press
Greece
Chicago Tribune
Detroit News
Boston Traveler
Chicago ‘Times-Herald
Kansas
Washington
New York
Washington Post
Cleveland
Panther or lynx terrifies Riverton farmers by river
Farmers along the Nishna Botna River near Riverton report a wild animal roaming the area for days. Residents recall nighttime yells from the creature and the Riverton Burlington foreman says he saw it in daylight within a short distance, identifying it as a lynx.
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Nishna Botna
Riverton
Burlington
Want Evans Removed EE 2B
Evans, register of the Des Moines federal land office, is told a movement in Washington seeks his removal for offensive partisanship. He backed Bryan in the late campaign and says he expects to be removed. O'Brien County land contest attorneys protest, noting about eighty cases tried before him would need retrial since decisions are not yet rendered.
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Evans
Register
The
Des Moines
Federal Land Office
Washington
Bryan
O’brien
Fire at Ogden destroys Sturtevant store and more
A Tuesday morning blaze in Ogden damaged the flour warehouse of C L Zollinger and spread to Sturtevant Sons hardware and Frank Thomas grocery. The Sturtevant building burned completely, about 4500 dollars in loss, Zollinger’s about 1000 with little insurance, Thomas 500 but insured. Brick veneer structures offered little resistance. Gifts to Town College: K P Rand of Keokuk died, leaving Iowa College his private library of rare middle age volumes. Miss Carrie Rand donates 8000 dollars for a ladies gymnasium at Iowa College to be built this summer. She is the gymnastic instructor and patron. Change of Linn County seat: Cedar Rapids businessmen push moving county seat from Marion to Cedar Rapids, citing railroad travel convenience. prospects appear favorable.
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Ogden
C. L. Zollinger
Sturtevant & Son
Frank Thomas
Sturtevant
Zollinger
Thomas
Town College
K. PD. Rand
Keokuk
Iowa College
Carrie Rand
Miss Rand
Linn
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Go Over the Side of a Bridge Near Creston
Will Connor drove near the edge of a bridge eight miles north of Creston on Sunday evening on the way from church when the team Connor and Ollie Moorshead were with fell into the creek. Moorshead and the horses drowned. Connor saved himself but reportedly lost his mind. A Bridegroom Robbed at Webster City
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Will Connor
Creston
Church
Connor
Ollie Moorshead
Miss Moorshead
Broken Neck Sinking Career of Local Pressman
John McDonald a veteran pressman formerly with the Herald of Dubuque, fell down stairs recently and sustained a broken neck. The accident hospitalizes him as colleagues express shock at the mishap and hope for his recovery.
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John McDonald
Ierald of
Dubuque
Iowa Legislature Faces Salary Skirmishes And Revenue Shifts
The Iowa Senate moved to raise or cut several salaries including the railway commissioner and state librarians as the revenue bill advances. Aimed at boosting state income, a new premium for antill aid commissions was approved, while debates over insurance law revisions and liquor manufacture concessions continued.
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Senate
Antill
Davenport
House
Byers
House Railway Committee
Code Revision Committee
Senernal
House Code Committee
Secretary of State Board of Health
Countes
School For the
Vesuvius and Etna linked by alternating eruptions
The article notes a historical pattern between Vesuvius in Italy and Etna in Sicily where one volcano erupts as the other rests. It lists major eruptions for both volcanoes across many years up to 1892, suggesting both share a common underlying fire.
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Vesuvius
Etna
Italy
Sicily
Cat like a kangaroo born without front legs in Dunkirk
P B Sweet of Dunkirk New York owns a large gray cat born a year ago without front legs. Fur covers the missing limbs, hind legs are strong giving a kangaroo appearance. The intelligent animal knows its name and performs tricks, sometimes walking upright on hind legs or hopping, with agile jumps.
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P. B. Sweet
Dunkirk
N. Y
Hooker
New Beer-Consumption Register Invented in Chemnitz
A novel device in Chemnitz attaches to a table to track each glass of beer served, allowing quick registration for each party. It aims to prevent disputes over exact quantities consumed and streamline the service process.
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Chemnitz
A Good Thing The Electoral College No Yell Quote
A concise New York Press quip praising the Electoral College noting it has no uproar or noise. The brief comment underscores a calm quality of the system without citing events, dates, or individuals.
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New York Press
Various Newsmaker Quips Reflecting Times and Leaders
A collage of quotations from major papers noting views on American nationalism money power and politics. Highlights include phrases on jingoism Americanism royal power and leadership morale with satirical takes on politicians doctors and ex presidents.
Congress and Senate quotes from 1900 era editorials
A compilation of editorial views from Buffalo Express St Louis Star Baltimore American Boston Globe Cleveland Plain Dealer and others. It notes animus toward the US Senate and fears about legislative business under McKinley era leadership with references to Hobart Hanna and party factions.
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Congress
McKinley
United States Senate
Buffalo Express
Fifty-fifth Congress
David B. Hill
St. Louis Star
Hobart
Baltimore American
Senate
Boston Globe
Marcus A. Hanna
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Buffalo News
Pefferless
Briceless
Blackburnless
Irbyless
Duboisless
Palmerless
Cameronless
Pughless
Voorheesless
Gibsonless
Washington Post
Washington
Inauguration Talk From Multiple Papers On Transition
A collection of editorials notes the presidential transition. Commentary praises the retiring administration as clean and anticipates repetition of success. Some papers question Washington’s share of money and discuss the political climate as McKinley era begins.
Prodigal Joe Returns Home for Christmas Feast
The Hinson family of Ringgold Louisiana lived in the tiny woods as Berry Hinson hunted ducks at Lake Bisteau. His son Joe vanished years ago, with no trace found. A duck hunt that produced a single duck led to a note in a sealed bottle asking his mother to bake a turkey for Christmas. On Christmas Day Joe returned, now a bearded man, to join the meal.
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Berry Hinson
Ringgold
Berry
Joe
Hinson
Lake Bisteau
Tfme
Ald
Thomases
Philadelphis
Safe broiling tips for steak and chops
Do not broil over a fire or smoky fire. Avoid low heat and adding coal before cooking. Keep fat drippings from catching fire. Don’t leave meat unattended or the kitchen while broiling. Don’t open the kitchen door or remove stove tops unnecessarily. Broil on a hot dry pan for best results.
Chinese Divorce Customs Across Regions
The item outlines various divorce practices: in Cochin China couples break chopsticks before witnesses and the divorce is final. Circassia allows two forms, one permitting remarriage immediately, the other delaying for two years. China permits divorce for criminality, mutual dislike, jealousy, temperamental incompatibility, or wife’s loquacity, with magistrate involvement when the wife is ill-treated.
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Cochin China
Circassia
China
Wolke that is allug lookin for trouble
Uncle Eben notes Wolke’s boastful claim and rare disappointment in Washington. The quirky remark reflects rural humor and a regional voice, capturing a moment of light satire from Uncle Eben’s Facta collection.
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Eben
Uncle Eben
Her Query Mabel and Jack In Confused Exchange
A fragment shows a tangle of names with Mabel and Jack in a tense dialogue. Washington, Gapl, and sister references hint at a domestic or personal dispute.
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Mabel
Jack
Washington
Gapl
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Weed
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Etta Olson
Webster City
Thor
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