Court and party fight over Republican ticket at Creston
The district attorney and party factions clash at the Republican convention in Creston as McPher, McCown, and Henry compete for the nomination amid ballots and divisions. Supporters warn the selection will shape county politics and future prospects for the ticket.
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Creston
Gregory
McPher
Bhey
Ma- McCown
Oponents
Harvey
Leon
Envy
Mt. Ayr
R. Dehry
Age County
Powars
Henry
Ovs
McCaun
Ite
Wilicans
McPhermil
Lily
Fragmentary OCR Leads to Undetermined Local Committees
Fragmented text mentions several place names and people including Deca Ringgold Mount Ayr Taylor Bedford Union Ed, but lacks clear actions or context to form a complete report. The readable bits suggest a committee or local listing, yet no concrete event, date, or decision is discernible.
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Moe
Folwnselle
Deca- Ringgold
Mount
Ayr
Taylor
Bedford
Union
Landmark Nomination Sparks Debate on County Tax Powers
Letter argues the Supreme Court ruling limits town and county powers to levy taxes for expenses and questions whether a sheriff can be reimbursed from public funds. The writer urges investigators to review the matter, noting board members lack legal training and suggesting expert examination.
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Supreme Court of of Town
J. T. Scott
Taylor County
Arrestouk
President Hayes at Gettysburg A Curious Escort Incident
During a Deco ration day visit to Gettysburg President Hayes and his party faced a chaotic moment as a ragged team charged toward the road with a furious stagecoach driver claiming federal mail rights. The escort forced the presidential carriage to back into a lane, sparking a remark about jurisdiction before the procession continued.
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Wien
Hayes
Gettysburg
Decoration Day
Citizens’ Committee of Escort
United States
Greenback Club Organizing in Page County Iowa
Correspondence from Clarinna Iowa dated June 24 details organizing four Greenback Clubs in Page County with plans to extend to each township before the election. Officers of the Central Club include President S. Porter, Vice President Frank Foster, Secretary C. E. Kis e, Treasurer W. M. Canning. Post Office at Calivnda C F Kurse.
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Edstor
Page County
Central Greenback Club
Central Club
Porter
Frank Foster
C. £. Kise
W. M. Canning
Clavinda
C.F. Kurse
How Much Longer. Debts force load on the people
A Philadelphia National and Dun's Commercial Agency admit a debt of 7.393 billion, about half the real burden on the people. Interest at six percent yields 443.7 million, wealth grows 20 million annually. Banks show 1 billion profit after expenses, stock at 400 million, quadrupled. The piece denounces Republican blame, calling profits robber baron activity and urging resistance to taxation and poverty.
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Philadelphia National
Dun
Thia Snim
Meir Capital
Republican Party
Withis
Fragmentary 1930 Republican Roll Call Data Surface
A partial OCR passage lists political names and vote tallies from 1930, including officials like state treasurer Hirsch and printer Carter, with party labels Rep or Dem and several numeric figures. The text is fragmented with unclear surnames and inconsistent formatting.
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Ates
Treasure
Hirsch
Brown
Dein
Luther Hin
Carter
Nortner
Craig
Tid
Thatmetion
Powell
Rep
Dol Stiles
Demi
Parker
Tus
Reams
Dem
Aborned atrl Police report notes Benito Paredes arrest
Abnormal incident details involve Ronald Pape and others at an arrest scene. Police records show irregular behavior and inquiries ongoing. Names appear garbled in the OCR, but the report centers on a disturbance and subsequent investigation.
Fragmented OCR Summary from Local Page
The readable portion mentions people and a general scene on a street involving a crowd. No clear names, dates, places, or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
Election dates by state and congressional seats across the union
A garbled survey lists states and the various offices to be elected on dates following the first Monday in November or other specified days. It includes governors, secretaries of state, attorneys general, legislatures, and dozens of congressmembers, with scattered notes on regional differences and a dispute over North Carolina’s congressional election timing.
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Lewishitiir Ul Membe Eigse
Noyer
Georgi Gress
Firat
Tnnois
Publi
Senate
Legislatiies ii
Congress
Indiana
Kkentucky
Jude
Gust i Neretiengica
Touisiuna
Michigan
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Mississippi
Missouri
Nelmusk
Novia
New Jersey
State Senate
Legislattute
New York
Ippentts
Msmbors
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
West Virginia
Gold money and jewelry trade complicates true supply
The text argues that true gold money in use is far from estimates, noting that much gold is diverted to jewelry and other uses. It contends a supposed law of compensation cannot regulate gold supply, as jewelry demand grows even with coinage, and that official gold money figures are greatly exaggerated.
The Mexican dollar and the banker's money stance
Critics argue a silver coin containing 417-100 grains is worth 6 cents to laboring and business people but 100 cents in bankers' hands. They claim Mexican silver dollars circulate by sufferance, reveal hard money advocates' rhetoric, and show bankers favoring banknotes and gold as legal tender to maximize discounts and profits.
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Grame
Later Ocean and the Greenback Triumph in Finance
The article traces the rise of greenback influence in Congress, detailing how the original greenbackers shifted policy away from hard money. It notes the silver bill passage, the veto battle, and the broader public sentiment shaping financial legislation toward resumption and retirement limits on legal-tender notes. It emphasizes the greenbacks’ role over party lines and their impact on Treasury proposals and relief measures.
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Congress
United States
Senate
Greenbackers
Wis
Chivago
Words of Counsel and Appeal Address by Peter Cooper
Peter Cooper of New York speaks to the President, the Senate, and the House urging immediate currency relief and repeal of the Resumption Bill. He warns of declining property values and calls for government notes, buyback of bonds, and investment in real estate and industry to restore enterprise and avert further distress. He cautions against adjournment until relief is secured.
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Peter Cooper
New York
Senate
House OF Representatives
Congress
Lee
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Gonwey
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Masons
Iowa
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Lumber Yard
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Times
P. H. Nelson
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Conwy
Tawa
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Naying
Tr. Walker
Lai ‘Gest
Social Weil
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Memory House
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John Carmon
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