Remember the Maine flag stirs Anamosa as war mood rises
Citizens display a large Remember the Maine banner amid war excitement. The Cedar Rapids Republican condemns enlisting convicts, while W. J. Bryan cancels a Dubuque free silver lecture due to the tense climate. Marshalltown editor C. A. Beverly dies by suicide, leaving a wife and son. no cause given.
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Cedar Rapids
C. A. Beverly
Statesman-Press of
Marshalltown
Belvidere
Ill
Dolliver Announces Renomination Bid After Fifth Term
Congressman Dolliver, serving his fifth term, is named as a renomination candidate. Republicans in the Tenth district endorse his national reputation and believe they should keep a man in Congress who has gained wide esteem.
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Dolliver
Congress
Enlistment guidance issued by Town governor
The article notes that those without military training are unlikely to be accepted unless more men are needed. It cites a circular from the Town governor detailing official information on enlistment requirements, which the author has published previously.
Ex-deputy warden seeks convicts for Cuban war company
George Andrew former Anamosa penitentiary deputy warden writes to the governor asking permission to form a company from inmates to serve in the Cuban war. Many convicts would welcome the chance, but the plan may not be approved and the uniform could be dishonored.
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George Andrew
Anamosa Penitentiary
Illinois Tax Law Upheld by Supreme Court Ruling
The U S Supreme Court decides Illinois collateral inheritance tax is constitutional under national law. Nearly a million dollars of Illinois taxes were tied up awaiting the court’s decision.
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Illinois
United States Supreme Court
Ilinois
N M Hubbard Jr Reports for Naval Duty
N M Hubbard Jr of Hubbard Wheeler and Dawley Cedar Rapids has reported for duty in the navy. Son of Judge N M Hubbard, he graduated from Annapolis in 1882, served two years, resigned, studied law, and now again reports for government service.
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N.M. Hubbard, Jr
Hubbard, Wheeler & Dawley
Cedar Rapids
Navy
Hubbard
N. M. Hubbard
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Congress Declares War on Spain in Unanimous Vote
Congress and Senate vote unanimously to declare war with Spain. The act notes that war has existed since April 21 and directs the president to use all land and naval forces and call up state militias to enforce the law.
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Congress
House
Senate
United States
Spain
Three judges to be nominated for district fall race
The district will nominate three candidates for three judge positions this fall as Remley and Thompson face renomination after their terms end January 1. A third candidate will come from Cedar county to ensure one judge per county across the three-county district.
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Remley
Thompson
Cedar County
Sherman resigns as secretary of state amid health concerns
The country expects Secretary of State John Sherman to step down due to health strain with Day acting in his duties. In Iowa Camp McKinley Des Moines a dispute over reorganizing the Iowa National Guard into new regiments talks of merging first and second regiments. Adjutant General Byers proposes the move to balance force but would leave many officers without commands, provoking strong protests.
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John Sherman
Day
Camp McKinley
Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
War Department
Byers
Iowa State Register
Omaha
Register
Milliman May Contest Ninth District Nomination
Lieutenant governor J. C. Milliman of Logan Harrison county leans toward challenging Congressman Hager for the ninth district nomination. Senator Jun kin of Red Oak also aims for the seat and would join a scramble. Hager seeks a fourth term with strong backing from his supporters.
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J. C. Milliman
Logan
Harrison County
Hager
Junkin
Red Oak
Iowa Dispatch on Exposition Jealousy and War Troop Call
The Iowa State Register criticizes Omaha's Exposition coverage while praising Des Moines. A national call for 125000 troops prompts Iowa to furnish three infantry regiments and two light batteries. Gov Shaw orders the Iowa National Guard to Des Moines to form Camp McKinley under James Rush Lincoln.
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War Department
Iowa
Alger
Shaw
National Guard
Des Moines
Camp McKinley
James Rush Lincoln
State Agricultural College
Iowa National Guard Short of Quota Sparks Training Push
The Des Moines mobilization reveals a two thousand shortfall from Iowa's expected National Guard troops. Governor Shaw issues a proclamation for additional volunteers but only those with prior military training will be accepted. Raw recruits await a presidential call to enlist, though training requirements limit immediate access.
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National Guard
Des Moines
Towa
Shaw
Guard
Iowa
Cherry Sisters sue Des Moines Leader for libel
The Cherry sisters file a $15 000 libel suit against the Des Moines Leader accusing the paper of injuring their good name by publishing harsh insults about Addie Effie and Jessie Cherry. Court action aims to defend reputation against alleged misstatement and public ridicule.
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Cherry Sisters
Des Moines Leader
Addie Cherry
Effie Cherry
Jessie Cherry
Leader
Iflie
Jessie
Addie
Ships bombard Matanzas forts in Cuban harbor action
The New York flagship Puritan and the Cincinnati along with the flagship New York attacked forts at the mouth of Matanzas harbor from 12 57 to 1 15 pm. Spanish earthworks were ploughed up with the fleet showing precise marksmanship. No American casualties reported while Spanish losses are unconfirmed. Madrid and Hong Kong dispatches note expected maneuvers near Manila and measures to tax financial documents amid broader war coverage.
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Cedar Rapids
New York
Matanzas
Associated Press
Puritan
Cincinnati
Matanzas Harbor
Punta Gorda
Sampson
Havana
Madrid
Manila
Philippine Islands
London
Hong Kong
the Times
United States
Williams
Marine
Monejo
County Exchange Items in Wyoming Journal
The Wyoming Journal notes a spring wheat rise in Jones county and farmers can grow wheat for home use at current prices. It questions public support for waterworks and cites recent town fires highlighting protection gaps. Shor Arnold of Anamosa visits town and remains confident about election outcomes despite potential appeals.
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Wyoming Journal
Jones County
Wyoming
Arnold
Anamosa
District Court
Supreme Court
Ex County Officials Visit Mrs Richardson in Wayne Township
Ex County Auditor TW. SS. Richard son and daughter traveled from Monticello to see Mrs McMahon last Sunday. Mrs Richardson rode as far as Supervisor Dunn's home in Wayne township and stayed with her family until her husband returned. News notes her gradual recovery and a long carriage trip since the World's Fair. In wartime sentiment, Cedar Rapids postmaster Charles recruits a company and Anamosa follows with thirty names led by Mayor Will Sheean and G L Yount. Yount, once a Missouri lieutenant, served Atlanta campaign and now ready to go despite age.
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SS. Richardson
Monticello
McMahon
Richardson
TN . Dunn
Wayne Township
Cedar Rapids
Charles
Anamosa
Will Sheean
G. L. Yount
Sheean
Yount
Third
Missouri Infantry
Atlanta
War Revenue Bill Intro in House Hereafter Adopts New Tax Schedule
The war revenue bill introduced in the House before adjournment adopts broad taxes and stamps. It estimates about 100,000,000 in revenue with higher beer tobacco and tobacco products taxes, a 5 cent bond levy, stock and transfer taxes, and a 500,000,000 loan via 3 percent 10 20 bonds plus 100,000,000 certificates bearing 8 percent.
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Wasainatos
D.C
Amont
Official Register 1898 Praised for Careful Compilation
Secretary of State Dobson thanks for a copy of the official register for 1898. The valuable publication is indispensable in offices and schools and has been compiled with unusual care.
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Dobson
Congressman Cousins to Speak at Arlington Decoration Day Address
Congressman Cousins has been invited to deliver the address at the National cemetery in Arlington Heights on Decoration Day and will accept if Congress remains in session.
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Cousins
National Cemetery
Arlington Heights
Congress
Metzger Nominated by President for Davenport Postmaster
George Metzger has been nominated by the president for the postmaster position in Davenport. The nomination highlights his long service in local postal affairs and calls for approval by the Senate.
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Geo. Metzger
Davenport
American Warships Capture Twelve Naval Prizes
American warships have already captured twelve naval prizes, adding to their naval successes. The vessels involved are identified in dispatches as part of ongoing hostilities at sea.
Horrors of Naval Warfare Imagined on Steel Warships
Excerpt from the New York Journal contemplates the terror aboard steel warships cleared for action. It describes walls turning into death traps when shells explode, steam boiling prisoners, and the grim fate of compartments flooding and occupants drowning unseen.
Anderson takes over Anamosa post office duties
C. J. Anderson assumed post office duties last Friday morning with W. A. Miller staying on as deputy under Postmaster Holt. Miles Cook circulated subscription funds for Oxford Junction fire relief totaling about twenty nine dollars sent to Exchange bank for distribution. Warden Hunter cleared guards of blame for the convict escape at the quarry where a natural hiding cavity was found. The convicts hid there during work and covered the opening to mislead guards, with the location obstructed by rock piles.
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C. . Anderson
Anamosa
W. A. Miller
Holt
Miles Cook
Oxford Junction
Exchange Bank
Oxford
Hunter
King
Hammond
Business Bars the Drunkard as Society Turns Toward Moderation
Essays in the May issue of Ladies Home Journal note how business and social circles now shun drunkenness. Edward Bok argues steady habits are demanded by competition and etiquette, with cures for alcoholism seen as humane aids.
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Edward W. Bok
May Ladies’ Home Journal
Clevelands Publish First Photos Since Rescue and New Princeton Home
Mrs. Cleveland has a new portrait set released to Mr. Bok for publication in the Tidies' Home Journal. The collection includes the first authoritative photos of the Cleveland home at Princeton, visible to the public for the first time.
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Cleveland
White House
Bok
Tidies’ Home Journal
Princeton
Clevelands
Arbor Day Observed by Many State Schools
Tomorrow will be observed by numerous schools across the state to honor Arbor Day with plantings and educational activities about trees and conservation.
Chicago Times-Herald Acquires Wide War News Network
The Chicago Times-Herald offers unmatched war coverage by securing special news from the New York Herald and the London Times. This partnership brings together the work of 125 war correspondents now in the field.
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Chicago Times-Herald
New York Herald
London Times
Chicago Daily
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Oui
Wrought Tron Range Co
Davin Grave
Wrought Iron Range Co
BeNtaMink Walton
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Hake City
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