Carter Harrison Re-elected Chicago Mayor by Plurality
Carter Harrison secured re election as mayor of Chicago with a lead of about 28500 votes. Democrats won all remaining city offices on the ticket. H H Kohlsaar sold the Chicago Evening Post to a group led by J Shaffer of Evanston. the paper will change form but stay Republican in policy. President Cleveland writes on civil service for several magazines, though the pieces are dull and ponderous.
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Carter Harrison
Chicago
H. H. Kohlsaar
Chicago Evening Post
J. ©. Shaffer
Evanston
Cleveland
Nebraska Gains Two Senators as Compromise Bankers
Nebraska finally has two senators both described as bankers. The long term appointee has never held office before, chosen as a compromise candidate. They are expected to quietly represent the state with steady, respectable leadership.
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Nebraska
Emissary Aguinaldo Takes Oath to United States
The capture of Aguinaldo is followed by his oath of allegiance to the United States. With this, it is not expected he will be severely punished. The rebellion is generally seen as practically subdued.
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Aguinaldo
United States
Chas. McFarland
Lisbon
Albright
Wm. Watzel
Maquoketa
Mt. Pleasant Insane Hospital
Watzel
Telegraph Attacks Funston as Aguinaldo Captured Sparks Debate
The Dubuque Telegraph denounces Funston’s actions calling him a soldier of fortune and mercenary not a hero. It lashes out from its regular stance on Aguinaldo’s capture reflecting its published opinions on other issues.
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Dubuque
Funston
Aguinaldo
Telegraph
Tolstoi Reported Banished from Russia
The report says Count Leo Tolstoi has been banished from Russia. If true, it stems largely from his socialistic leanings. The count has not been circumspect in public statements in recent years.
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Leo Tolstoi
Russia
Lafe Young Marks 11 Years of Iowa Capital Ownership
Lafe Young celebrates eleven-year ownership of the Iowa Capital newspaper. He notes no Iowa paper has matched the Capital’s improvements over the past decade, with standout progress in the last year making it one of the brightest and most newsiest papers in Iowa.
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Lafe Young
Iowa
China Resists Signing Manchurian Treaty Amid China Russia Tensions
China refuses to sign the Manchurian convention and stands defiant toward Russia. Russia remains a strong power, but other nations support China's stance. Japan pledges support for China possibly to war with Russia, and hopes rise that Russia's advance will be checked.
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China
Russia
Japan
Woman's Suffrage Plan Faces Opposition in Iowa
The Iowa Woman's Suffrage association plans an active campaign to amend the state constitution to strike the word male from the organic law and to wage suffrage in every county. President Evelyn Beld en’s assurance of little opposition is met with skepticism, noting voters' fatigue with constitutional amendments after past amendments like prohibition and Titus.
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Woman’s Suffrage Association of
Iowa
Evelyn Belden
McKinley Rewards Funston with Brigadier General Promotion
President McKinley promotes General Funston to brigadier general in the regular army after his capture of Aguinaldo. Regular officers criticize the move as meriting volunteer aid, yet the public reaction is favorable and supporters urge equal detective effort from all officers.
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McKinley
Funston
Aguinaldo
Regular Army
Dubuque News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Speaker Henderson plans a May three month Europe tour. Winall of Palmer Winall Co. dies at 67 in Dubuque. Manchester Oneida railroad to finish by July first. Carnegie funds library for Cornell College Mt. Vernon with local help. Cascade elopement case draws sheriff. Keane urges temperance. archbishop cites Baltimore bishops on drink. Local crimes, accidents, and civic notes populate the column.
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Henderson
Dubuque
Europe
Winall
Palmer, Winall & Co
Manchester
Oneida
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Carnegie
Archbishop Keane
United States
Baltimore
Rome
Fifth district fields two candidates for state offices
The Fifth district contests two nominees for state roles and argues no clash with other regions. Senator Penrose seeks the Lieutenant Governor post, with Col. Mowry viewed for a second term as railroad commissioner. Tama county and the Fifth district support Penrose, while wishing fair treatment for all districts.
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Penrose
Col. Mowry
Tama County
Fifth
No District Cummins Party In Iowa Politics
The Vinton Eagle notes that if Mr. Trewin runs for office he will not secure solid support in Cummins counties and across districts. It argues against a Cummins faction and states Republicans will endure beyond any one candidate.
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Vinton Eagle
Trewin
Cummins
Republican Party
Iowa
Ercanbrack Visits Olin From Anamosa Firm
T R Ercanbrack of Elli son and Ercanbrack attorneys at Anamosa was a business visitor in Olin early this week. He noted Olin’s bustle and entertainment compared with Monticello and did not sleep while waiting for his train home.
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T. R. Ercanbrack
Ellison
Reforming the Jury System for Fairer Verdicts
R. M. Conair argues for replacing unanimous juries with majority verdicts in civil cases and limiting twelve jurors in trials. He notes Utah already uses eight jurors for civil cases and urges modern reform to avoid hung juries and excessive trials.
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Ann Arnon
Mich
Canaan
Heavenly Jerusalem
Henry II
England
Utah
R. M. Conair
Meaning of Wapsipinicon from Anamosa Mureka
In 1889 an Anamosa editor walked Buffalo bottom with C. Walworth and asked a local Indian the meaning of Wapsipinicon. The answer was Potato River or Potatoes and water, a second name for Buffalo creek was Black Walnut River, with Buff alo name possibly from a surveyor.
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C. Walworth
Buffalo Bottom
Stone Mill
Anamosa
Booth
Mr. Walworth
Buffalo Creek
Buffirlo
High Lights from the Chicago Record Herald
A collection of aphorisms about fault, bargains, cheerfulness, microbes, book life, parental wisdom, pancake cooks, novel patience, and women's ideas of economy and weather choices. The remarks critique daily foibles and social habits with wry humor.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Tama Probe Seeks Settlement by Square Fight in Convention
The Traer Star-Clipper reports the Mowry-Penrose contest may be settled by a Tama county convention square fight. Centerville, Iowa, faced Carrie Nationism as a band led by John Daily wrecked saloons and drugstores, forcing proprietors to vow no liquor sales. No arrests followed.
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Tama
Traer Star-Clipper
Tama County
Centerville
Iowa
John Daily
D. Johnson
Buck Roberts
Stops the Cough and Cures a Cold in One Day
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Priced at 25 cents, the ad markets a quick remedy for common cold symptoms.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Health Benefit Pitch
Scois EMUISion Scois EMUISion of Cod Liver Oil is the means of life and enjoyment of life to thousands. It restores appetite and lifts the burden when food is hard to digest. It helps when you lose flesh and makes life bright. It is the food that makes you forget your stomach. Free sample offer and pricing 50c and 1.00. Scott and Bowne Chemists New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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Savanna
Mr. Clay
O. W. Treman
Anamosa Penitentiary
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Cascade
Chris Sampte
Ireland
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County Roscommon
Anamosa Eureka
Toledo Chronicle
District Cummins Party
Royal Baking Powder
Star Clothing
J.B. Zimmerman & CO
Axminsters and
Wilton Velvets
Ingrams
Monticello
Steelers
North Cedar Street
Oregon
Cr. W. Brown
A. Kempf
J. E. Bateman
W. First
M. W. Herrick
Monteel
J. W. Doxsee
Monticello Bank
A. B. Clark
Cedar Street
Virst
C. Ellison
T. R. Broandrack
A. Matthiessen
A. F. Tiede
Scotch Grove
P. O. Babcock
WM. J. Coughlan
Entist
Hicks & ‘Bilers
T. B. Kent
Main Street
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Center Junction
J. H. Lathrop
Actioneer
F. M. Magee
Herman's Clothing Store
W. A. Mirick
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