Iowa Senate passes Des Moines enlargement bill
The Iowa senate approved the first bill to pass this session, enlarging Des Moines by annexing its suburbs. At a joint session for U.S. senator, Allison won the party vote and one independent. Other officers elected included McMillan as Fort Madison Penitentiary warden, Marquis Barr as Anamosa Penitentiary warden, G. H. H. Ragsdale as state printer, and Otto Nelson as state binder.
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Iowa Senate
Des Moines
Allison
United States
McMillan
Ft. Madison
Marquis Barr
Anamosa Penitentiary
G. HH
Ragsdale
Otto Nelson
Binder
Weak in a Vital Part Leads to Republican Victory
In springtime rhetoric of democratic triumphs, the state capital shifts as democratic and independent candidates concede to Republicanism and elect a Republican mayor. The fountain head of state government experiences a trial of democratic governance and returns to solid republican principles after voters verdict that the prior administration was found wanting.
Defeat of Demagogy and Iowa Senate Result
A blunt critique of anti Alison rhetoric after the legislature backed Allison with added support from an independent. The piece proclaims strength for Allison, dismisses opposition critics, and predicts their quiet in the near term while signaling upcoming contests for other strong opponents.
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Alison Bobble
Allison
Iowa
Inauguration costs and Iowa political critique
The Inter Ocean notes Iowa Democrats staged a Jeffersonian style inauguration for the new governor with lavish modern frills, arguing taxpayers will bear the expense though corn and wheat are low. The Sioux City Journal lauds retiring Gov. Larrabee as a conscientious, decisive leader who served the people without wavering.
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Inter-Ocean
Iowa
Sioux City
William Larrabee
Elehan
Lawa
Wfice
Anti prohibition Republicans meet in Des Moines discussed law change
A Des Moines gathering of anti prohibition Republicans reviewed the need to modify the current prohibition law. Notable attendees included Hon. Samuel J. Kirkwood. Speakers argued that across counties the law is unenforceable, citing Democratic control and legislative opposition as evidence.
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Vinton
Trust Bill Controversy Paralyzes Maryland House
In Annapolis March 6 a heated scene erupted over bills to create trust companies. A tied vote of 38 to 88 sparked protests as lobbyists and politicians pressed absentees to sway outcomes. Ex governor Grome Edward Warfield and General Clinton B. Payne were noted on the floor amid accusations of self serving influence. Montgom ery cried out protesting lobbyist pressure, drawing applause and closing the floor to lobbyists.
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Maryland House
Annapolis
Hess
Cecil County
Grome
Edward Warfield
Baltimore
Clinton B. Payne
Jackson Meets His Equal In Slugfest At Troy
In Troy New York on a March night Peter Jackson fought Gus Lambert a 220 pound rival. Lambert hugged Jackson repeatedly and even ran with him across the platform. Jackson rallied in the fourth round but Lambert finished strong as the crowd cheered and Lambert was led away.
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Jackson
Troy
N. Y
Peter Jackson
Gus Lambert
Lambert
Darkey
Fire Bugs Try to Fire Two Rhode Island Towns
Providence dispatch reports a gang attempted simultaneous arson in Central Falls and Valley Falls. A barn in Central Falls was saved after Mr. Wilbur spotted a man firing it at 1 a.m. Three barn burning attempts were stopped. Valley Falls’ large barn of the Valley Falls company burned despite defenses and hoses. A $1,000 reward is offered for the culprits.
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Rhodesland
Providence
Central Falls
Valley Falls
Wilbur
Valley Falls Company
Bank Building Fire in Logansport Indiana
A fire at 4 30 am damaged the State National bank building in Logansport causing about 25 000 in losses. The blaze endangers the third floor occupants who escaped with luck. Debris and damage extended to adjacent properties with several insured items and goods losses detailed as 17000 for D E Winter Co and 12000 for general furnishings. insured amounts noted for the bank building and other properties.
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Logansport
Ind
State National Bank
D. E. Wenter & Co
Precocious Youths in Politics and the Page System
The piece surveys senate and house pages, age ten to fifteen, their pay of 2.50 a day plus perquisites, and their rise and fall with party fortunes. It notes beaver hats and knee breeches as part of page culture, the social dynamics with senators and representatives, and the decline of the autograph trade as opportunities shrink.
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Senate
House
Congress
Gorman
Lord Chumney
Bassett
Scott
Erie
Townshend
Illinois
Revenue through pamphlet distribution to lawmakers
A Washington Star note describes the House revenue from circulating circulars and pamphlets. It explains that most big projects brought to Congress are supported and opposed by packeted material left with the door keeper for desks, with fees influencing desk distribution the next day.
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Afilnggrot
Congress
Washington Star
Evolution of color perception through history
The Philadelphia Record notes that ancient Vendas and early languages used only black and red, with yellow then green emerging later. Greeks reportedly knew four colors, while blue and violet terms were lacking and often treated as gray or black. As optics advance, the outside blue violet band may evolve into a detectable color.
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India
Aristotle
Philadelphia
Papain and Thallin In Cancer Meet Trial Prospects
Anonymous Lancet correspondent revealed as Dr J Mortimer Granville. He urges frequent papain and thallin pills to be absorbed rather than digested, advises exclusive vegetable diet, and suggests pre meal dosing or between meals administration. Local applications may boost drug absorption and vitality of the growth. Results reported as encouraging and deserving full professional trial.
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Lancet
London Medical Recorder
J. Mortimer Granville
Mortimer Ae Ausali
Moon Myths On Weather And Moon Phases Old Sayings
A St Louis Republic note by John W Wright records sailors warning land lovers to seek shelter under an awning when wooing the moon. The piece links moon behavior to weather, citing sayings about moon changes predicting wet or dry spells and advising farmers to time plantings with the moon phase.
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Southern Seas
John W.wright
St. Louis Republic
Trust Caco Denies Block on Cotton Seed Oil Trust
Judge Wallace of the United States circuit court denied a motion to restrain the American Cotton Seed Oil trust from dissolving for twenty one years. The Donnellys Are Gone Donnelly & Sons failed with liabilities near 100000 dollars and assets around 50000 dollars. The Texas and Pacific Railroad reports net earnings 1671744 dollars, up 369027 from prior year. Professor Haddon warns Papuans are dying out and discarding native arts while preferring white goods.
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New York
Wallace
United States Circuit Court
William Wall
Samuel Thomas Et al
American Cotton Seed Oil Trust
Donnellys
Cuicano
R. R. Donnelly & Sons
Haddon
New Guinea
Forged Notes Warning Tangles Bank Case in Town
Wicks bank endorsement by Father McMahon sparked police to inspect a note deemed forged. The investigation uncovered multiple forgeries as Father McMahon and McKearney figures tied to the case. McKearney left town Friday and is believed to have gone to Canada.
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Wicks Bank
McMahon
Diamond Thief Held on $5,000 Bond in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on March 6 Henry D. Lacato was held on $5,000 bond for a Friday hearing on charges of stealing about $10,000 in diamonds and jewelry from Sanford & Cook of Newark, where he worked as a salesman. Approximately $1,200 of the stolen goods have been recovered from loan offices.
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Philadelphia
Henry D. Lacato
Sanford & Cook
Newark
Policeman Shoemaker Dies in Pursuit of Burglars
Detroit, March 6. Policeman Shoemaker, shot Tuesday night in pursuit of burglars, has died. Thirteen suspects are in custody. police lack positive evidence against any. Reward of $2,000 offered for murderers’ conviction.
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Detroit
Mich
Shoemaker
Pottery Fire at Maddock Sons Company in Trenton
A large sanitary pottery owned by Maddock Sons & Co. burned in Trenton on March 6 causing about 100000 dollars in loss. Adjacent John Moses pottery suffered partial destruction with 40000 dollars loss and partial insurance. Fireman Thomas Boyd died and ten others were injured by falling roof.
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Trenton
N. J
Maddock, Sons & Co
John Moses
Thomas Boyd
Hog farmers advised to borrow and feed hogs daily
The Live Stock Record offers hog-raising guidance: borrow money and hold hogs until after taxes are paid, then sell when needed to settle debts. It warns this carries no cholera risk if hogs are fed and watered regularly and kept healthy, touting it as the secret of success.
Grasshopper Cantata and Surprises of Divorce at Opera House
The Presbyterian church supper at Pew’s hall proved a financial and social success with a Grasshopper Cantata described as a funny, homely tale. The performance featured strong acts, especially the cross-dressed performer and skilled contortionist, amid a lively but varied reception. Next Monday, Arthur Rehan’s Comedy Company from Daly’s New York returns with Surprises of Divorce, a lively adaptation that preserves humor while toning down racy elements to deliver a practical, tasteful lesson.
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Presbyterian Church
Pew’s Hall
G. Hopper
Ling
Casad
Arthur Rehan
Daly’a
New York
Opera House
Local weeklies and the value of county news
The piece argues weekly city papers cost a dollar, compare local and foreign news to metropolitan dailies, and suggest a truly local paper should include county news. It notes the lure of general news from New York or Chicago but stresses the need for local reporting for Remsen Kingsley LeMars Akron and similar towns.
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New-York
Chicago
China
Africa
Remsen
Kingsley
LeMars
Akron
Support Home Papers for Plymouth County Prosperity
Farmers and businessmen should take county papers as a public institution boosting local trade and prosperity. Sunrmoen and its departments employ twenty-five people who spend wages locally, circulating roughly $1,000 monthly back to farmers and merchants, supporting Le Mars and surrounding farms.
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Plymouth
Osceola
Carrol
Cedar Counties
Jess Moneys&e
Plymouth County
Sunrmoen
le Mars
Cure claimed for scirrhus and skin cancer by Swift’s Specific
A letter from Miss Green of Tallapoosa Ga recounts her cancer history. She tried burning and Swift’s Specific after a druggist’s advice, took about a dozen bottles, and was reportedly cured with no recurrence for six years. The firm offers to mail its blood treatise to interested readers.
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Swift
Miss Green
Tallapoosa
F. E. Green
Swift Stuckie Co
Atlanta Ga
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Iowa House
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Ile
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Linn County
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Croft
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Kinney
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Holderbaum
Wilson
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Chamberlain
P. He Diehl
Kimball
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Thorney
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Schmidt
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Brank. Amos
G.w.marper
LAW
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Towa
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Pourseman
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Physicians
Surion
W.H. Ensminger
Makesia
Spring Bros
Main
Dr. Hackett
Hines
Hysicians
LeMare
BE. D. Brower
Entist
United States Clothing House
J. D. Jemahan
M. D
Jomzsician
Burgeon
Ofice
Polophone
D. Wilson
Les Sights
Maurice
R. D. Mason
J. Office
Iat
Wilson Bros
Drug Store
H. Nigg
Merrill
J. Lmc Kelvey
Alougett & Mitchell's
Main Street
LeMars Lowa
Lemaks Railway
Illinois Central
Dail Stoop
Sinenseneaenesesense
O. R
Hawarden
Stram
Bell
Sioux A
Dakota
B.C. RL & Nrr
Iowa Falls
Norte
Iowa Railroad Land Co
Te. Ny
Egeres Ve
Blodgett & Mitchell, ‘Agente -Backett, Flournoy & Ross, Siouxalty
Haimes
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