Senator Allison Dies in Dubuque After Illness
National figure Senator William B. Allison died at his Dubuque home after a brief illness marked by heart failure and prolonged decline. Born in 1829, he served in Congress and the Senate from 1863 onward, led as chair of the appropriations and revenue authorities, and declined cabinet offers from three presidents. He left no children and had been a widower since his wife, a Grimes daughter, died.
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Psychical research and Jones county hay harvest noted
The article reviews Hamlin Garland and Sir Oliver Lodge on psychical phenomena and cautious exploration of messages from beyond. It contrasts enduring interest in spiritualism with fraud fears while reporting Jones county’s unusually heavy hay harvest and strong oats corn and pastures with high cream prices. The independence party lines up a lubricating campaign and mentions candidate His gen a grease manufacturer.
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Chicago University professor mocks old testament tales
The Chicago University publicizes satire by Professor Willita of the theological department poking fun at ancient scripture. Charles F. Gunther, a Chicago candy magnate, seeks the Democratic governor nomination and is popular among candy workers.
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Bryan urged to copyright political views
The remark suggests that Mr. Bryan should have copyrighted his political views not the old ones. It implies no risk of others stealing those views since they are outdated.
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Don’t Talk Politics In Public Says New York Sun
The New York Sun urges calm political discourse advising not to raise voice in public not to attack opponents and to avoid fights over candidates. It cautions against wagering and urges restraint in political year behavior including not harming those collecting votes.
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Strength of Taft Letter Highlights Shifts in Party Alignments
The Des Moines Register notes Taft aligns with Rooseveltism and progressive Republicans while earning independents’ respect. The piece argues his letter bridges divides within the GOP and broadens appeal beyond core factions. The Houston Post quips about a Texas Onion kiss versus a Manhattan wintergreen kiss.
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Not 2 Torch Light Campaign
From the Dubuque Times Journal report Republicans in Chicago formed a club to revive the torch light procession but the effort may fail. The revival could occur spontaneously or not at all and if it returns it might be a flashlightless parade or replaced by searchlights. Enthusiasm must grow in patriots before any light shows. No signs of a heated campaign this year.
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Obey or Be Punished From the Wyoming Journal
A short notice urges strict enforcement of state law, stating saloonkeepers share the duty of obedience with grocers and farmers. It argues violators deserve prompt punishment and county attorneys should be impeached if they fail in duty.
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Sit Another Fault Recognized in Dubuque Primary Law
The Dubuque Times Journal notes the primary election law is viewed as a fee paid to grant the incumbent a second term, recognizing it as a concession to a satisfactory officer.
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A Rooseveltian Family in Buck Creek County
Mr and Mrs M Wilson reside at Buck Creek in Delaware County and head a family of sixteen living children eight of whom have died. He is seventy five and settled here in 1856 while Eliza Ratcliffe Wilson was born into a large family. The couple married thirty six years ago and their current brood includes eight sons and six daughters.
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Bridge Collapse Near Wapaie River Stopovers
A traction engine driven by Jay McCormick partially broke a span of the iron bridge over the south fork of the Wapaie river north of town last Saturday afternoon. The engine rested on adjacent spans and workers freed it by midnight. the bridge was repaired the next day.
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Secretary Wilson Estimates 2.7 Billion Bushels Corn Crop
The Omaha Bee reports Secretary Wilson estimates the upcoming corn crop at 2.7 billion bushels. The piece briefly notes how such a large figure translates into pints quarts and barrels.
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Monticello banker replies to Shenandoah wagering bluff
A Des Moines Capital clipping claimed Shenandoah deposits topped similar Iowa towns. Monticello State Bank cashier M. Carpenter sent a $25 wager to the Capital editor. Shenandoah bank president answered that the bluff came from an anonymous friend and that Monticello remains in the race.
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Top Class Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus to Visit Monticello
The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus comes to Monticello on Friday August 21 in a merged show praised as the country’s best. The union blends the Hagenbeck trained beasts with Wallace’s premier acts, featuring the Thaleros from Paris, 3 Bersini Troupe, Art Adair’s comedy brigade, sea lion stunts, a lion riding a tiger on an elephant, High School horses, and wrestling polar bears among its top attractions.
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Heat records and quirky quips from Des Moines Tribune
The Des Moines Tribune notes a playful sight with a girl tilting her chin when admiring a flower on a man's coat while a slow man risks being run over by an ice wagon. July tied as the hottest month since 1901 with Cedar Rapids observer recording 86.36 degrees. A Denver Times gag urges a young man to go to Indianapolis and grow up with the vice presidents.
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Notable Names Tied to Timber in Public Honors
The piece links Cleveland's name to a national forest while recalling presidential epithets like Old Hickory Railsplitter and the Big Stick. It notes masculine framing in naming honors and reflects on enduring associations between leaders and timber.
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