Denver suffragists propose Kate Williams for Congress
In Denver the suffragists push widow Kate Williams as a congressional candidate. They claim Colorado women can vote in general and congressional races and may unite to swing the district. The piece questions the Cosson removal law and notes tensions between the Vatican and Spain over church state relations.
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Denver
Kate Williams
Congress
Colorado
Joe
Vatican
Spain
France
Porter shifts on winds of political change
Claude Porter, Democratic candidate for governor, notes shifting winds in this race. He recalls earlier campaigns when progressives faced cold shoulder and Republicans were trusted to help, now labeling the progressives as the bully boys and facing a stand patter opponent.
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Claude Porter
Execution Ends Brutal Crime at Fort Madison
Junken, described as a negro murderer, was executed at Fort Madison last Thursday. The law meted the extreme penalty with a guilty verdict, though the neck did not break and the inmate slowly choked to death, illustrating a brutal end to the crime and its punishment.
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Junken
Fort Madison
Junkin
Des Moines Rector Seeks Naturalization Citizenship
Rev. Robert B. H. Bell, a Des Moines rector who has advised city and other officers, has applied for naturalization. What will he not attempt when he feels the swelling pride of citizenship.
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Robert B. H. Bell
Des Moines
Mr. Bryan Seeks Another Chance in Nebraska Contest
The piece notes Mr. Bryan's renewed bid in Nebraska with a state convention held before primaries and signals of an organized push to nominate county option candidates for the legislature amid Omaha’s activist influence. It also discusses a public health outbreak of infantile paralysis near Mason City and the state board of health pursuing remedies.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Omaha
Mason City
State Board of Health
Iowa
Linn County
Keffer
Cedar Rapids
Prand Fruy
Republicans at state convention face progressives strong challenge
Regular Republicans watched the state convention as progressives and insurgents mounted pressure against the Democratic leadership, narrowing the gap and stirring tension.
Des Moines notes split over convention remarks and insurgent views
A skeptical observer notes the Democratic state convention chairman's address differs from a Republican insurgent's beliefs. The piece laments Ira G. Rawn's death, calling him a scapegoat for Illinois Central officials burdened by responsibility and memory.
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Ira G. Rawn
Illinios
Iowa Democrats Embrace Boies Style Liquor Regulation
The Iowa Democrats advocate Horace Boies era liquor policy offering local saloon licenses in every town or township where residents permit it.
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Iowa
Horace Boies
Lind declines Minnesota governor bid amid party mood
John Lind says he will not accept the Democratic nomination for Minnesota governor. Party morale sags after the death of John son. Ohio convention debate over Jimmie Garfield sparks insult claims of cowardice from radical insurgents.
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John Lind
Minnesota
Johnson
Jimmie’ Garfield
Ohio
Garst Indicted in Toledo Libel Case and English Oath Reform
The Toledo Times features Garst in a libel indictment concerning John Downie, while noting England’s oath of office reform as progress in religious toleration since Henry VIII's era.
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Toledo (Ohio
Garst
John Downie
England
Henry VIII
Taft cottage arrest sparks cottage prowler fears
The arrestee with a hammer at the Taft cottage is not the only knocker roaming the premises, suggesting multiple prowlers investigated by police.
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Taft Cottage
Ohio Stands By Tariff Law Behind Government Finances
Ohio asserts tariff law provides government revenue without disrupting business or workers wages. The stance emphasizes tariff policy as essential finance and economic balance.
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Ohio
Fruits of insurgent campaign cited in Minnesota and nationwide
A Sioux City Journal report discusses regulars and insurgents in close races preparing for re election. It cites Minnesota Senator Clapp doubting fall outcomes and a constituent letter praising insurgent work while questioning Republican unity. The piece notes insurgent tactics may boost Democratic votes more than insurgent gains.
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Sioux City Journal
Minnesota
Washinon
Clapp
Congress
Cummins
Dolliver
la Follette
Washington
Decadence of The Chautauqua
Sioux City Journal commentary argues chautauqua gains via sensationalism not instruction. It notes audiences seek curiosity and amusement with Carrie Nation referenced as an on platform figure.
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Sioux City Journal
Carrie Nation
Rural mail carrier loses horse in runaway incident
Edgar Johnson reports a horse killed by a runaway horse owned by Tyler and Downing. The accident occurred last Saturday near Cedar Rapids as local river conditions rise. A slate of legal notices and local events fills the page with marriages eloping, lawsuits, and a drowned boy near Spechts Ferry.
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Edgar Johnson
Tyler & Downing
Dr. Newton
Unitarian Church of
Cedar Rapids
Mattie Blagarr
West Liberty
James Smallwood
Iowa City
Madden
Dubuque
Great Western Railway Co
Spechts Ferry
Dubuque County
Mississippi
Central City
F. J. Wrateslaw
Judge Smith
Des Moines Republican State Convention Yields Nominations
At the Des Moines convention A M Deyoe won the superintendent race on the second ballot. Renominations for supreme judges Horace E Deamer and W D Vans followed. The insurgent regulars clash over Taft and Dolliver with Cummins presiding. The state university hires Dr Campbell P Howard of McGill in internal medicine. A Red Oak man pays a $100 fine for seed corn sales below standard.
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Des Moines
A. M. Deyoe
Horace E. Deamer
W. D. Vans
Dolliver
J. O. Mabray
Cummins
Ilo
Taft
Nim
Curtis
Clinton
Carroll
Fifth District
W. D. Steele
Linn County
Central Committee
B. Paul
Jones
Committee On Resolutions
The
State University
Campbell P. Howard
McGill University
Montreal
Canada
Medical College
Howard
William Osler
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Osler
Oxford
Europe
McGill
H. D. Roberts
Red Oak
Benton County
Vinton Eagle
W. F. Heath
Roberts
Heath
Pure Food Commissioner
Montgomery County
District Court
Sam Glick sells eighty acre Hale township farm
Sam Glick sold his eighty acre Hale township farm to S M Lorenzen for 12000 dollars. The purchase doubles Lorenzen’s holdings to a half section of prime land. Lorenzen earlier bought the John Glick farm of 160 acres sixteen years ago for 9000 dollars.
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Olin Recorder
Sam Glick
Hale Township
S. M. Lorenzen
Lorenzen
Mr. Lorenzen
Democratic judicial convention selects nominees in Cedar Rapids
At the Cedar Rapids convention last Saturday R R Leech of Vipton chaired. Morning talks weighed candidate merits and availability. A three member committee led by John Redmond recommended J H Preston Linn B H Miller Jones and L J Powell Cedar and the report was adopted.
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Cedar Rapids
R.R. R. Leech
Vipton
John Redmond
J. H. Preston
Linn
B. H. Miller
Jones
L. J. Powell
Cedar
Glavis Not a Wife Conservator
A Des Moines Capital report notes the public figure Glavis facing a divorce suit. The piece recalls his past public role and alleged pledge to secure Mrs Gravis a lifelong Washington civil service position as part of a settlement.
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Glavis
Des Moines
United States
Gravis
Alaska
Sullivan Struts At Ottumwa Democratic Gathering
Jerry Sullivan speaking as temporary chairman at the Iowa state convention in Ottumwa derides the party’s claim to equality while noting disfranchisement of blacks in the South. He laments Philippine self rule as a grievance yet remains long on tremolo and digs into party principles.
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The
Philippines
Wildcat Stirs Near Martin Farm Cave
While repairing a fence near the cave on the Martin farm two miles north of town, Thomas Martin disturbed a wildcat that fled toward the cave. The animal, seen twice before by the Martin children, may be over three feet long and twelve to fourteen inches high, likely a wild cat or lynx.
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Martin
Thomas Martin
Mr. Martin
Women and Their Jute Hair Streetside Cheer
In Atchison, men cheered a Central Branch girl walking along Commercial street from Third toward the dry goods area. The natural hair she wore drew praise, while women fear the jute style. men reportedly dislike the jute look and the piece notes women’s support for natural hair.
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Atchison Globe
Commercial Street
Third Street
Central Branch
Unpromising Prospects Across A London Spare Moments
A six year old girl Dot asks her mother if marriage will bring a husband like her father. The mother replies yes, and wonders if remaining unmarried would make Dot an old maid like Aunt Martha. The child reflects on the tough world for women.
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London
Dot
Mamma
Papa
Martha
Miller Elected Principal of Oska Loose High School
Fred J. Miller of Mt. Vernon has been elected principal of the Oska loose high school.
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Fred J. Miller
Mt. Vernon
Oskaloose High School
Iowa Democratic Platform Faulted for Political Concession
In a Des Moines Register and Leader critique, the Iowa Democratic platform is faulted for pandering to disaffected Republicans, lacking leadership and confrontation of major issues. The piece argues the platform evades key questions on liquor and the Casson law, offering hedged statements rather than clear principles.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa
Sullivan
Indictment of Gov Carroll Reflects Political Motives
An Iowa column argues Gov. Carroll’s indictment stems from politics and will affect his bid for re election. The piece notes the governor sought a subordinate’s resignation, publicized later, and questions official privilege versus public interest. It cites Gov Larrabee’s similar case as precedent but says the current situation contrasts with a re election campaign.
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Sioux City Journal
Curroll
Cownie
Board of Control
Carroll
Downie
Carro
Iowa
Larrabee
Must Have Hit Him Hard
Andrew Hans of Newton visited the Oxford Mirror office on Wednesday and left funds to support another year of publication, ensuring continued Mirror service.
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Oxford Mirror
Andrew Hans
Newton
Mirror
Anamosa Hureka on Joe Was and Oats Yield
Anamosa Hureka notes Mr. Joe Was son of Onslow raised six acres of oats this year yielding 72 bushels per acre at 42 pounds per bushel. The report attributes the strong harvest to Iowa soil in a drought year.
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Anamosa Hureka
Joe Wasson
Onslow
Iowa
Franks Stacks 120 Tons Hay From 38 Acres
8S Q Franks last week finished stacking timothy and clover hay on 38 acres. The yield was good, producing over 120 tons. The hay was stacked in a rick measuring 90 feet long 16 feet wide and 30 feet high.
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Wyoming
Franks
The Best Way to Stay Cool This Summer
The article advises against blindly following friends' hot weather tips and suggests practical, simple cooling methods. It emphasizes common sense and personal comfort over flashy trends.
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New York Herald
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