Free silver debates and local politics stir Cedar Rapids area
The Cedar Rapids Republican plans a stronger seven column press as Field of Cedar Falls is jailed for bank wrecking and city treasurer Stoddard faces a twelve thousand dollar shortfall. Des Moines debates statehood celebration funds while Williams spreads religious turmoil in Waterloo and Walsh pursues free silver at the state convention amid looming party splits. Tuberculosis cures from Chicago and Illinois doctors spark novel claims as consumption continues to claim lives.
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Soldiers Monument Commission Criticizes Legislature Actions
The Soldiers Monument commission denounces the legislature for removing medalions from the monument and replacing them with dense statistical text. They warn citizens will need opera glasses or ladders to read the inscriptions, likening the move to Caligula posting Rome's laws high on columns.
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Ministers fault Inter Ocean sensational Holmes confession
The ministers criticized the Chicago Inter Ocean for publishing a sensational fake allegedly detailing Holmes confession. They argued the paper had no excuse for the sensational coverage since Holmes did not tell the truth and living victims had repeatedly been declared alive, undermining the paper’s credibility.
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Hon. Robert G. Cousins Emerges as Noted Orator
Tipton Iowa congressman Robert G. Cousins earns national renown for a single House floor speech supporting resolutions censuring Ambassador Bayard. The oratorical display, likened to Bunker Hill and Appomattox, lauds his patriotism and promises further contributions from the Hawkeye State.
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State Declamatory Contest to Be Held Tomorrow Evening
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports twelve contestants from several towns will compete in the state declamatory contest tomorrow evening. Participants include Roscoe Townsend and George Tucker from Marshalltown, with others from Hamburg Mount Pleasant Webster City Grundy Center Hampton Colfax Greenfield West Waterloo Monticello Iowa City Red Oak and additional speakers. The program begins at 8 pm with Marshalltown High School mandolin and glee club performances and a girls drill, plus a 2 pm business meeting at the high school. Officers include W A Doron J H Garber E F Blanchard and J E Williamson.
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City Council approves railroad water supply and lease deal
The extra session notes actions including a five month water supply for $5 per car week up to 15 cars, a lease of city building space to Mr. Bebb for $18 yearly with fire privilege, water rebate petition referred to the water committee, and Ordinance 173 read and passed after suspending readings. Bills approved and $10 allotted to ten fire company members from the Jacobs fire.
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In Memoriam Mrs. P. J. Coburn Dies Near Onslow
Mrs. P J Coburn longtime resident of the Onslow area died at home April 17 1896 after illness starting March 1 Pneumonia followed measles and weakness of system Funeral held at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Philip Palmer with interment at Wyoming cemetery Four sons survive her husband and bereaved family receive community sympathy Her life described as noble Christian and kindly leaving a large circle of friends
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Onslow
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Saloon Keeper Boasts of Water Beer Prank
An Oxford Junction saloon keeper bragged of rigging a sting on deputy sheriff Arnold by staging ten kegs of water as beer. The officer found water, not beer, and now the keeper refuses to discuss further. Federal authorities may pursue stamps defacement charges.
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Oxford Junction
Arnold
Sam
Monticello Board of Equalization revises assessments records
The Monticello Board of Equalization met by adjournment with members Overing Bohlken Heisey Schoonover Button Clark and city officials present. After sworn statements from residents A Prader J E Bateman D Goldstone W Stuhler C Hosford E Gilmore D Page M Benedict J Schneider the board approved a revised list of changes in money credits and personal property including O W Hosford J E Bateman J A Ferguson and Geof LeClerc along with various inventories and court fee items. The meeting adjourned sine die.
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Hoult
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Schoonover
Money Wanted for Real Estate Loan in Hopkinton Iowa
Advertises a lender seeking 1000 to 3000 dollars for three to five years at a reasonable rate. Security to be real estate. Respond with address Box 261 Hopkinton Iowa.
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Attorney Monticello Iowa Practice in District Courts
An attorney named Monticello will practice in the district courts across Dubuque Delaware Linn and Jones counties. All entrusted matters receive prompt attention from the office located one door north of the post office and over Monticello Bank.
Local Professionals Advertise Cedar Rapids and Monticello Services
AUPORNEY AT LAW Cedar-Rapids Iowa TM Bpechs attention to business in Jones county Practice In State and Mederal courts Ww A Mirick MD WD PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office first door south of the Congregational Church Monticello Iowa Calls day or night promptly attended to.
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Jones County
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Monticello
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H. Shipman
First Street
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Peay
Cally
Main Street
Center Junction
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