Republican State Ticket Names Five Candidates
For Governor Leslie M Shaw of Denison leads the ticket with J C Milliman of Logan as Lieutenant Governor KR O Barrett of Osage runs for Superintendent of Public Instruction BR A Dawson of Waverly for Railroad Commissioner and John Sherwin of Mason City seeks the Supreme Court seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
Denison
J.C. Milliman
Logan
Public Instruction
Barrett
Osage
BR. A. Dawson
Waverly
Iowa chatter airs politics and labor talks in sharpening campaign notes
The piece surveys Linn County insurgents using dum dum bullets, Des Moines auditorium gains, and labor quarrels over convict shifts in Anamosa. It notes J C Sherwin’s judicial nomination praise, Stone City's Warren Gregg as county superintendent candidate, Polk County Dems backing free silver and Basher for governor, and Cato Sells denying any candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Basher
Cato Sells
Cato
Insurgent Linn Delegates Stir State Convention Crowd
Linn county insurgent delegates explain their dog in the manger stance at the state convention. They may have harmed Burnham's chances while lifting one of their own citizens from his posing pedestal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Burnham
Iowa Soldier Faces Cowardice Suspension Rumor
Reports from Manila claim Captain A. I. Burton of Company B 51st Town was suspended for cowardice. Allegations say he deserted his command during a battle and hid in a ditch, bringing shame to Iowa soldiers and their regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
A. I. Burton
Co. B
51St Town
Congress Faces Charged Session on Cuba and Philippines
The upcoming congressional session is set to shape Cuba’s stable government and decide the fate of the Philippines. Representative Cousins, leading on the foreign relations committee, will shoulder substantial responsibilities.
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Congress
Cuba
Philippines
Cousins
Committee On Foreign Relations
Champ Clark Casts Bold View on Bryan Nomination
Missouri congressman Champ Clark voices strong opinion on the candidate Bryan. He says nothing short of death can prevent Bryan from the Democratic nomination and only the Almighty can keep him from being elected.
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Champ” Clark
Missouri
Bryan
Clark
Fifth district senatorial sentiment remains unshaken
Des Moines talk is dismissed as weak moonshine as the Fifth district counties largely back a neighboring candidate. Voters show grace and satisfaction and will reflect their own views in the senatorial fight, with state convention actions unlikely to alter the outcome.
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Des Moines
Iowa Delegates Clash Over Ellison Returns at State Convention
Dispatches from Marshall County show disappointment as Ellison gains a committee on resolutions seat over Fletcher. Jones County delegates resist sidetracking Ellison on credentials, winning by two votes amid claims of loaded honors. Fire insurance costs and losses face scrutiny with 19th century price figures. Delaware county Republicans rally behind H. J. Schweitert for county superintendent amid split signatures and shifting statements.
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Marshalltown
Poers
Marshall County
Ellison
Committee On
Fletcher
Tama County
Jones County
Star Chamber
Sokol Named Early Contender for Ons low Seat
Ons low, Jones county, Mr F J Sokol is first authoritatively presented as a candidate for representative. A former Jones county board of supervisors member serves two terms and is noted for sound judgment and business prudence. Supporters hope to see him promoted to the legislature at the republican county convention.
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F. J. Sokol
Onslow
Sokol
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Des Moines Hosts GOP Central Committee HQ Opening
The Republican State Central Committee opens headquarters in Des Moines. Chairman Hancock says the active speaking campaign will not begin until about October first.
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Republican State Central Committee
Des Moines
Hancock
Climate and Crop Bulletin Reports Averages for August 1
The Town Service reports the week ending August 8 and tabulates crop correspondent data. Unharvested crops show averages: Corn 90 percent millet 94 flax 95 buckwheat 90 broom corn 88 sorghum 91 potatoes 100 apples 59 grapes 48 pastures 94.
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Town Service
Seasonal excursions urged with safety warnings
The season for fairs harvest homes and amusements is at hand and crowds raise accident risk. Readers are urged to exercise care after the New England disasters last Sunday in which about fifty people died, warning that similar incidents could occur locally.
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New England
Col G W Evans Opens Wyoming Republican Convention
Col G W Evans of Wyoming served as sergeant at arms at the Republican state convention and performed the duties with dignity and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
G. W. Evans
Wyoming
Curious defect in new Iowa statute exposed in Algona case
In Algona justice court a youth was arrested for giving whisky to a drunken man. The defense showed the statute’s heading bans selling to minors or drunken persons, but the body says no one shall sell or give to minor nor to a drunken person, revealing a possible drafting error or oversight.
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Algona
Des Moines
Algona Justice Court
Iowa
Anamosa Gun Club Formed. County Ticket Named In Iowa
Neighborhood News lists local happenings from Anamosa and surrounding area. Items include a new gun club in Anamosa led by John Sheean, a saloon permit for R. B. Price & Co, and the Knights of Pythias session in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
John Sheean
Free Silver Idea Wins at Dubuque
Democratic county convention in Dubuque endorses the Chicago platform attacking gold standard trusts and imperialism. Editor Murphy of the Dubuque Telegraph praised for backing the endorsement. Delegations from Dyersville seated silver over gold and state delegates pledged to Des Moines to oppose liquor questions and to vote as a unit for any national platform plank.
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Anamosa Journal
Chicago
Anamosa Penitentiary
W. D. Sheean
J. C. Griffith
L. E. Tucker
D. B. Sigworth
Missouri
Wheatland
Dyersville
Free Silver
Bolters
Iowa
William McKinley
Spain
Republic
Shaw
Congress
McKinley
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
United States
Murphy
Dubuque
Philippines
Des Moines
Committee
Senatorial Truce In Iowa Convention Rumors
The Burlington Hawkeye notes a Democratic move toward a truce in the senatorial contest during the Des Moines convention. It reports Gear supporters granted ex Congressmen Geo M. Curtiss a permanent chairmanship and that the deal shouldn t count as a coming victory. The piece defends the decision as proper under law and custom, while criticizing Cummins boosters for alleged attempts to steal Cummins prestige.
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Burlington
Cummins
Dreyfus Letters Reveal Resolve to End His Life
English translation of Alfred Dreyfus letters published by Harper shows the captain, in moments of despair, deciding to die by his own hand unless his name is cleared. He asks his wife to live on for him and to continue seeking the guilty party, noting the immense personal sacrifice and ongoing test of his strength.
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Archie Cox
Anamosa
Marshalltown
Lewis Bookwalter
Western College
Toledo
Europe
Alfred
Yale College
A. 5. Coon
C.H. Furman
D. F. Hennessy
F. K. Main
A. H. Swinburne
John Reilly
John Kendrick Bangs
Harper's Weekly
Alfred Dreyfus
Harper & Brothers
Dereyfus
Ghatte
Guuke
Wrillen
Dreyfus
Advice Worth More Than Money From a Philadelphia Millionaire
A young man seeks business start up help from a Philadelphia millionaire. He must quit drinking by a year end, then stop smoking and chewing, to prove self reliance. After each vow he changes but never returns, realizing the mentor intended ongoing control over his choices. The tale ends with the man recognizing the test was about self-sufficiency rather than aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Philadelphia
Amiilionnaire
Quarantine Lawsuits Arise Over Davenport Smallpox Detention
The state board of health reports multiple lawsuits from fifteen Davenport residents detained for three weeks in a hotel for smallpox. Claimants say the confinement served public safety not personal gain and caused loss of wages and jobs. If damages are awarded, it could threaten quarantine as a public necessity.
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State Board of Health
Davenport
Fractious Horse Throws Rider at Castle Grove
John Foley of Castle Grove working for Rev M B Murphy was riding a fractious horse when it fell, breaking his collar bone and causing minor injuries. He is improving nicely.
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John Foley
Rev. M. 8. Murphy
Castle Grove
Ryan
Republican state committee members listed by district
The Des Moines article lists Republican state committee members by district with names such as O Weaver Louisa J N We Rumple Town C VT Lancock Dubuque W K Parner New Plimpton M M L Sargeant Crundy Rose Clayton Mallagks M Lones Dallas R H Spanee Mi Ayr John Th Drug Hamilton B W McCuthcheon Holstein and others, though several spellings are unclear.
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Des Moines
Hirst
O. Weaver
Louisa
J. N. We Rumple
Town
Hind
C. VT
Lancock
Dubuaque
W. K. Parner
New Plimpton
M. ML Sargeant
Crundy
Hixth
Rose
Clayton
Mallagks
M. Lones
Omaha Exposition Specials at the Silk Goom and More
Display items include a full operation Silk Goom showing neural growth patterns, an ice making machine, Lincoln death exhibit, Kibby Prison relics, Grant and Lee surrender table, Mexican War relics, a Wilipino Village, 15 foot cactus, a high dive into water by a woman, Hagenbacks trained animals, Venetian Carnival on the Lagoon, Hawaiian Singers, a vast camp of wild Indians, and captured cannons from Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines.
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Hoatiby
Lincoln
Kibby
Grant Wid Lee
Wilipino
America
Porto Rico
Cuba
Obituary notices Mary Seery and Maury Seers
An esteemed Washington township resident Mrs Mary Seery died Thursday morning. Maury Seers born Treland August 15 1828 married Daniel Seery in 1845 came to America settling on the farm south of the city and lived there until death. Survived by seven children W Fr and John of this city Mrs Hogan of Dubuque Mrs Lizzie Gavin of Castle Grove Mary Daniel and Greg at home. Funeral from St Marys church Saturday morning Rev Albersolli Cascade Courter Aug 5.
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Washington Township
Mary Seery
Better Land
Maury Seers
Treland
Daniel Seery
Tag
Hey
America
W. Fr
John
City
Hogan
Dubuque
Lizzie Gavin
Castle Grove
Mary
Daniel
Greg
St. Mary’s Church
Lexicon Omission Sparks Youth Lesson
A teacher quotes a maxim about youth and a boy asks if the term fall exists. The student suggests writing to lexicon publishers to note the omission and avoid confusion in the future.
A Hole In His Heel in South African Diamond Fields
A Black workman in South Africa hid and stole gems worth 273000 dollars from the diamond fields. He passed the gems in small parcels of fruit to a cousin in King Williamstown, then both left for Jonglund in the far south of Africa.
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South Africa
William
Africa
Wich Place
Jongltiund
Wheelmen Excursion to Boston via Nickel Plate Road
Wheelmen offer round trip to Boston for 19 dollars with Nickel Plate Road. Sales August 11 and 12 with through vestibuled sleeping cars to Boston and Chicago Union Depot. Tickets refundable if returned by August 81 at starting point. agents in Chicago list sleeping car accommodations.
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Boston
Retin
Nickel Plate Road
Avent Fitchburg RR
Chicago Depot
van Buren Street
Pacific Ave
Adams St
Chicago
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Delaware County
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H. J. Schweitert
Cornell College
Manchester
Eaton
Neighborhood News
Upper Iowa
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R. B. Price & Co
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Jennie Atkinson
Kate Hines
Jennie Soper
Clear Lake
Fred Gregg
Springville
Republican State Platform
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Cedar Rapids
Republican
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State Register
the People's Clothiers
Star Clothing House
State Central Committee
Omaha
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Kewanee, Ill
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Wrorniey
Grain
Mon- Weelle
Jones Co
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Delaware
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Tporney
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Omco
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W. A. Mirick
M. D. Juvsknan
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Calla
T. B. Kent
Olea
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Mato Street
Poslotica
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Lowe
WM. J. Coughlan
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P. O. Babcock
Uubionehe
Towa
Willery Alow
J. H. Lathrop
Ugctioneer
Oxford Junction
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Chiarger
Ilanohh- Wendor
A. Ma‘ Thiessen
Haly
Manua
H.C. Bohlken
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