Editorial notes and political jostling from the Cascade Pioneer
The Cascade Pioneer notes subscription prices and post details, hints at state conventions, and mocks local political figures. It mentions Frank Jackson and John Y. Stone for statewide offices, and teases editorial clashes between Dubuque papers over governors. Town editors and wives tour the Columbian Exposition with press association privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Press Association
Ed. Howard
Tut Express
Governor appoints James Beard to lead Fort Madison prison
Gov Boies named Deputy James Beard to succeed Warden McMillan at Fort Madison penitentiary. Beard will run the facility until the legislature chooses a new warden. Democratic insiders had urged a Democrat appointment, but the Des Moines dispatch reports Beard’s selection is widely commended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Boies
James Beard
McMillan
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Beard
Des Moines Dispatch
Boies declines race casting consternation on Iowa Democrats
Governor Boies says he will not seek either governor or senator. The piece notes Democratic reluctance on free silver, a Dubuque Telegraph threat to oppose, and a pattern of party disputes. It reports Boies suspending Fort Madison warden McMillen for misused funds and outlines local political intrigues including Amber postmaster appointment and past pro prohibition stance by Parson Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies
Dubuque
Iowa
McMillen
Fort Madison
Genard
McMillan
J. ID. M. Hamilton
Parson Potter
J. T. Hamilton
Ben Miller
Jones County
Amber
Hamilton
Miller
Maxwell
County Ticket Nominations Spark Debate Among Local Parties
A county Democrat warns against nominating holdovers and hints most incumbents may be replaced. Several women are eyed for the superintendency while Republican names for treasurer and sheriff circulate. TP Ellison is favored for representative though Mo and others may decline. George of Monticello is praised as a strong candidate but unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Nasterly
Amrmoga
Mills
Hale
J. W. Waite
Wyoming
D. C. Lamb
Olin
P.O. Kabcock
H. Monroe
A. PB. Scroggs
A. C. Peet
P.M. Wilde
Joe Pangburn
TP. O. Ellison
Liso
Monticello Visitor Reports and Local Election Critique
Rev Gruenstein of Monticello visited the city Sunday with layman C E Schip man. A newborn daughter graced the household of William Fairburn. The piece then notes drunken saloon crowds on Sunday and criticizes Democratic state convention conduct and leadership, calling the young democracy conservative and alleging control by party apparatchiks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruenstein
Monticello
City
C. E. Schipman
Cuscanle
Otis
State Central Committee
Literary Notes and Children’s Adventure Features in 1890s Magazines
The Century Company will consolidate Wide Awake with St. Nicholas The August issue includes Conan Doyle pieces for McClure’s Magazine Scribner’s Magazine and St Nicholas fiction highlights Miss McCabe’s Boyhood of Edison a tale about the inventor’s youth and early wire work. a railway paper adventure and a knight-errant of the wire story are featured for boy readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary
Century Company
Wide Awake
St. Nicholas
Conan Doyle
McCintre’s
Miss McCabe
Edison
al? Edison Am Telegrapher
She Walked on Needles and suffered strange injuries
About five weeks ago Mrs A M Ackerman stepped on a needle that broke off in her foot requiring a doctor to remove it. The next day another needle pierced the same foot and the following day a third needle caused similar pain with the points broken off. The doctor could not locate them. Mrs Ackerman endures severe discomfort from these peculiar incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Ackerman
Too Hot to Wed Permits Issued by City Clerk
Clerk issues marriage licenses as listed with names James Parrot Martha Aten Ju W Vantlin Sutton Wim Leek Mary Bronellian and others on a hot day. The brief records show permit dates and ages for several couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tse
James Parrot
Democrats Display Banner In Greensburg Parade
The Pye Greensburg Review notes that during the last campaign Democrats in Greensburg displayed a banner in their processions bearing an inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pye
Vote for Grover Cleveland promise on wheat price
A political banner urges voters to back Grover Cleveland with a pledge of $1.25 per bushel for wheat. It claims a liberal reward will be paid for the banner at the office with no questions asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Psychic Passenger Tale From Monticello Hospital
In Monticello Dr. Pierce runs a private hospital where a patient 23 years old and telegraphy obsessed behaves oddly. The staff trace his episodes to a prior life as a Burlington railroad operator driven mad by sleep loss. A dramatic escape and a startling telegram connect his cryptic signals to a real death and a rescue at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Archie Eegelson
Chicago
Ise
Dr. Pierce
Towa
Chares
Willard
Boynton—Jackson Boynton
Burlington
Ual
Dar
Pierce
Boynton
Am Grisis
Danagin
Sod
Gavaton
Trey
Kig
Wadik
Seelock
Harvey
Tanatic
Hitseo
Jackson Devito
Wet James
Lie
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Monticello-Express
W. Doxshs
Cascade Pioneer
Frank Jackson
Late Young
John Y. Stone
Senate
Spital
Eureka
George
William Fairburn
William
Scribbner
Corast
Frederick
the Copperhead
Andimosa Hiroki
Vacarneyv
PeiMtiekissi
Tim
Batten
Wyatt
Janes Boynton
Hhuloy Boyston
Tle
Promsine
Gellitgyina
Ime
Willad
Sidim
Bayetou
Tlarvey
Bowen
Puarvey
Drs Pierce's Hospital
Ile
Boscoi
Goa
Pdi
Chaddoor
Hoverarm
Jackson Toye
Baek el le
Joe
Essen
Feynton
Hissarius
eComeon
Bude
Jackson
Elisse
Fareksors
Cros
Dora
Deeyy Oshomp
Tata Wee Armel
Dee Jack
Tip Saintdine
Fener R . Mere Te Tiga
Pdeton
Pena Mayor Eerbih
Iberin Apis
Paris
Sooseyrnyb
GMS Ode Yaa Gsay
Mo. Ae
Ibys Maar
Ears
Ptelpycoe
Dees
Ostet
Matary
la Ges Haevidde
Liagd Byroi
Sowa
Pnapeathe
Ffeil
Psst
Aes Toe
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