Iowa Vote Totals and Far-Reaching Political Notes
The item reports Iowa Governor and Lieutenant Governor totals with Drake leading by a large plurality. It notes Henry Tager's death in Burlington from injuries in a runaway, forgery arrests in Des Moines, and district crime costs in Dubuque and Pottawattamie counties. It mentions a Des Moines gang fear, fires destroying a Tabor cheese factory, and county prosecutions. It covers population stats, organization filings in Fort Dodge, a Des Moines man’s assaults, and various court actions affecting railroads and land patents.
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Henry.Tager
Burlington
Artie Spencer
Reform School
Des Moines
Dubinque County
Dubuque
Quincy Club
Tabor
Butker and Cheese
Pottawattamie
Council Bluffs
What Cheerhana elects a woman justice of the peace
The article notes What Cheerhana elected a woman to the role of justice of the peace. It also reports James Stephens of Marshalltown found guilty of receiving stolen property and mentions other local incidents and civic notes across Iowa.
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Cheerhana
Juntic
James Stephens
Marshalltown
John Gostelin
Charlotte
Northwestern
The
Agricutural College
Boone
Double murder case shocks Sioux City mistress slain by former lover
Nellie Patten dies after two gunshots from a Smith and Wesson revolver fired by William P. Royse a Sioux City man and former client of Nellie Neads notorious house of ill fame The coroner's jury returns that Patten died from a pistol wound inflicted by Royse Royse surrenders at the police station and is jailed awaiting further proceedings
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Mrs. Patten
W. P. Royce
Wiliam
Royce
Sioux City
Nellie Patten
Nellie Nead
House of Il Fame
Smith & Wesson
Nellia Nead
Rose McMullen
Iowa
Whodbury
W. H. Hoyt
William P. Rages
Cheaper Railroad Fare Legislation to Return in Winter Session
State legislators will again consider a 2 cent per mile passenger fare proposal in the upcoming winter session. Advocates plan to push the measure, though they acknowledge uncertainty about the legislature's stance. The article notes historical anti rail sentiment and past attempts at regulation, alongside a Soldiers' Home report showing rising costs and proposed funding for a new hospital and aging facility upgrades.
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Pascu
Ikear
Sears
Des Moines Butcher Charles Harner Compared to Sandow
Des Moines butcher Charles Harner described as strong and muscular, capable of lifting 803 pounds on his shoulders, able to crush cattle with a blow, and performing Sandow like feats as he eyes a stage career. His intimate friends say his strength is exceptional and recent theater interest may lead to engagements.
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Charles Kord Barney
Tres Moines
Saudew
Knong
Efe
Batis
Winaby
Gitos
Rando
Charles Z. Harner
Des Moines
Sandow
Ile
Tka
Opening of Sioux City and St Paul railroad land grant
Register Evang of the Government land office in Orien and Dickinson counties announces a thirty day opening for settlement of 27 900 acres forfeited from the Sioux City and St Paul railroad. Ninety days’ notice from first publication required with publication in OBrien County papers. Lands open February 27 1896. Peculiar accident near Charles City ends fatally to M Cunningham wife of Chickasaw riding in a buggy after being struck by a northbound passenger train. wife killed, husband unharmed.
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Register Evang
Government Lara
Sioux City and St Paul
Orien
Dickinson
Register
O'Brien County
M. Cunningham
Chickasaw
Charles City
Illinois Central
German butcher Gustaven Spahe dies by his own hand in Davenport
The 31 year old Gustaven Spahe, a German butcher, killed himself in a friend's room in Davenport after placing a rope over a doctor’s support. A knife wound to the throat was found beside him and a note stated his wish to end life. Stephen Foley of Town Central was found dead near Clay station after a train collision. he was 28 and from Fondu Lac Wisconsin.
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Gustaven Spahe
Poth
Davenport
Pash
Stephen Foley
Clay
Brighton
Iowa
Tannef
Wis
Fon du Lac
Air
Weldon
Galle
Japan
China
Army Report Highlights Naval Expansion and Militia Efficiency
Herbert calls for more battle ships and torpedo boats while Lamont praises army condition. The report covers national banks since June 20, 1863, with 5,028 in existence and 3,715 active as of Oct. 31, plus details on circulation, bank capitalization, and regional distribution. It notes proposed levy regiments, militia battalion structure, and an annual cost of 1.2 million for force increases, along with staff retirement and promotion reforms.
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Herbert
Eckels Telta
Banka
Lamont
United States
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Geer
Staf
Regular Army
S39 Banke
Steck
Theas
National Bankr Act
National Banka
Banke
More Battleships and Torpedo Boats Urged by Secretary
Secretary Herbert reports progress in government cruiser construction and praises new navy workmanship. He outlines contracted work and argues for continued expansion, noting a deficiency in torpedo boats and a need for more battleships. An inspection of other nations’ programs supports focusing on these two vessel classes.
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Herbert
Congress
Yalu
Wei Hai Wei
Nies
Department
Terisi
Machina
Castine
Ehipa
Evicason
Noisy Interlude in Chicago Trifine Year Ending Oct 61
The fragment reports bank insolvencies and regulatory amendments with figures on dissolutions and capital, plus notes on armored naval procurement, then shifts to travelers in Chinese villages describing daily life and local flora and fauna with scattered historical references.
Lamont Reports Army Strength and Enlistment Gains
Secretary Lamont presents an annual army report noting an effective strength of 20 584 across arms and improvement in personnel due to new enlistment laws. Of 7 780 recruited, 6 0 1 were native born. 35 249 applicants were rejected after physical mental and moral examinations. The document calls for two additional infantry companies per twenty five regions and two foot batteries per seven regions.
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Lamont
Gois
Michigan Wins Belt in Annual Chicago Battle
Michigan defeats Chicago 12 to 0 to claim Western football supremacy after an era of strong East West play. The Wolverines extended a near miss against Harvard and Rubs Purdue Illinois Indiana Purdue in a season ending Thanksgiving day roundup across major eastern and midwestern programs.
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University of Michigan
Harvard
Wolverines
Crimson
Chicago
Michigan
Mississippi
Missour
Nebraska
Kansas
Illinois
Northwestern
Indiana
Ann Arbor
Purdue
University of Chicago
Chicago Athletic Association
Boston Athletic Association
University of Ilinois
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
University of Nebraska
Iowa University
Missouri University
Kansas University
Brows University
Dartmouth
Stanford
University of California
Winter Wheat and Hog Cholera Reported Across States
Farmers reports from twelve states note poor winter wheat conditions due to drought and late rains with some local improvements. Hog cholera shows severe losses in several counties, with the disease worst in years, affecting many herds and farm incomes.
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Revrierr
Indiana
Chindrowshi
Honig
Michizani
Miageur
Nebraaia
Towata
Wisconsin
Harlan
Trinola
Ohio
USA
Michigan
Almont
Kentucky
Afiscouri
Kansan
Iowa
Nebraska
Local Market Notes and Odd Headlines
Strawberries in California markets appear but not everywhere as scattered chatter mentions other curiosities. The report cites an earth tremor in Philadelphia and a chaotic mix of political and social quips, including thieves in New York and aKentucky father incident.
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California
Washington
New York
Theis Felows
Kentucky
I Besias
Kroulneky
Secretars of
Siate Indiviied
Ahs
Baey
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Drake
Stete
Bobb
Rane
Bacon
Brake
J. R. Sage
Lone Weather and Crop Bureau
Devonport
3. F. Smith
America
Ed Smart
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Madison County
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