Congress convened last Monday and other Iowa political notes
Congress convened last Monday. Hon Welcome Mowry led district electors with 289 144 votes. Harvey Ingham to receive Algona post office appointment. Judge Husted freed an Ep worth student on habeas corpus for legal voting. Comment on bicyclists paying taxes for road funding amid delinquent accounts.
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Harvey Ingham
Des Moines
Algona
Dudliver
Ingham
Husted
Epworth
Manufacturer's bill to legalize liquor manufacture proposed
The Wyoming Journal notes a plan to introduce this winter a bill allowing liquor manufacture in Town for beverage sale. It predicts strong opposition yet claims liquor quarters think a majority in both houses favors it. The paper doubts Capt Loomis and Ellison would vote yes. It contrasts mulct law support with manufacture approval. Ex Senator Ingalls warns populist leaders seek spoliation of society through asset confiscation and courtly reshuffling to keep power.
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Capt. Loomis
F. C. Ellison
Wyoming Journal
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Station agent Frank Benedict earns promotion for heroism
Fairfax station agent Frank Benedict of the C M St P RY Co confronted two armed robbers on the platform after dark. He exchanged shots, killing one assailant and wounding the other, who was captured next day at Amana. Benedict’s courage under fire is urged for promotion.
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Frank F. Benedict
Fairfax
Cedar Rapids
Amana
Frank Benedict
Iowa Congressmen Settle Patronage Disputes Calmly
The Iowa congressional delegation agrees on a unified plan for distributing federal patronage. They will recommend a limited number of men for consulships, Washington posts, and other first class positions, presenting a solid front to the president and ending internal strife.
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Iowa
White House
Washington
Dlass
Congress
Iowa Woman Elected Nebraska County Attorney
Estelle Mae Davisson an Iowa native and lawyer won the Nebraska county attorney post as a fusion candidate. She is under 23, has law training from Michigan University and Lincoln State University, and is noted as perhaps the only woman in Nebraska elected to the county attorney position.
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Estelle Mae Davisson
Iowa
Nebraska
Wone Daily
Call for county tax collectors to recover delinquent personal property
The LeMars Sentinel urges Jones county to hire a nonpolitical tax collector to pursue delinquent personal property taxes. It argues county debt could be paid from these small unpaid sums and cites Wright county’s use of special collectors to seize overdue payments, noting many small debts total thousands of dollars.
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LeMars Sentinel
Jones County
the Sentinel
Plymouth County
Board of Supervisors
Wright County
Cascade parties loom over Jones county grand jury
The Monticello Express warns that Cascade parties may appear before the Jones county grand jury to seek indictments against saloon keepers for alleged Sunday sales and violations of back room and screen laws. The piece denounces outside interference and brands the accusations as sensational meddling.
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Cascade
Jones County Grand Jury
Monticello Express
The
Express
Hell
Iowa Republican Congressional Pluralities Listed
A reader provided partial results showing Republican candidates and vote differentials in Iowa congressional districts. The figures include Clark 3295 in district one, Curtis 3329 in district two, Henderson 10523 in district three, Updegraff 8868 in district four, Cousins 7368 in district five, Lacey 1201 in district six, Hull 6220 in district seven, Hepburn 827 in district eight, Hager 2882 in district nine, Dolliver 10968 in district ten, and Perkins 6826 in district eleven.
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Iowa
Clark
Flist
Curtis
Henderson
Updegraff
Cousins
Lacey
Hull
Hepburn
Hager
Dolliver
Perkins
Moody Preaches On The Overcoming Life At Carnegie Hall
The New York Tribune notes Moody closing his Cooper Union week with a sermon on The Overcoming Life after Sam Jones entertained with stories. Moody will not hold services in Cooper Union today or tomorrow. Sunday service shifts to Carnegie Hall at 3 PM with Moody preaching and Sankey directing the singing.
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New York Tribune
Moody
Cooper Union
Sam’ Jones
Carnegie Hall
Sankey
Mr. Moody
Abraham
God
Moses
Promised Land
Elijah
Baal
Peter
James
John
New York
England
Christ
Taken to Independence and health notes
George Seamers of Wayne township was conveyed to Independence by Sheriff Babcock for care after trauma. Editor J T E Booth of the Eureka remains intermittently at work, enjoying a rugged constitution. Diphtheria prompts health talks as County Superintendent Cowan weighs removing slates from schools to curb germ spread.
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Independence
George Seamers
Wayne Township
Babcock
George
J T. E. Booth
The
Eureka
Booth
State Board of Health
Boards of Health and Education
Cowan
Diphtheria Strikes Gorman Family Near Wyoming
John Gorman and family in Madison township suffer diphtheria as two children die. Son James, eighteen, described as bright and courteous, died on Saturday, and infant daughter, about one year old, died Monday. Two other children ill but improving. Community offers sympathy.
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John Gorman
Madison Township
James
James Gorman
Gorman
DeWitt Seeks Influence With President Elect McKinley
E C DeWitt president of the Marquette club Chicago called on President elect McKinley recently. The patent medicine manufacturer from Wyoming Jones county is described as a prominent figure and his visit deemed to carry political significance.
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E. C. DeWitt
Marquette Club
Chicago
McKinley
DeWitt
Wyoming
Jones County
Maquoketa
Lumberman’s Son Loses Leg After Car Incident at Wheatland
Louis Lohman, son of a local lumber dealer in Wheatland, was struck by a car last Monday and suffered the loss of a leg. The accident occurred in Wheatland where he resided and is being treated.
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Louis Lohman
Wheatland
Foreclosure Decree and Multiple Judgments Promised
Judgment on promissory notes and attorney fees across cases including Lamson Tamson Wood Mut field Barnts Hoag etc. Defaults settled or continued for service with costs paid where noted. Final decree of foreclosure as prayed in several actions among G. Lovell Byrne Beam Beam and other parties.
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John Birk
Asu W. Smith
John Seery, Jr
Anna Murry
Anna Murray
Bertha Seery
Denner
Ursula Prader
National Masonic Accident Association
Jones County
Polk County
Monticello State Bank
Thomas Keyes
J. H. Petterson’s Sons
J. E. Johnson
Wabasha Roller Mill Co
J. N. Johnson
J. W. Krapfel
Mina Peiper
Rider, Wallis & Co
Davis
Napoleon B. Smith
George C. Lawrence
Asa W. Smith
GO. Lamson
G.O. Tamson
Wqavers
I. Mitchell
W. Mutfield
Frank Hoffman
Charles Wood Et al
August Miller
Fred Kull
H. M. Remiley
TL. Streeter Et al
G.W
G . Lovell
M. I. Byrne
J. 2B. Smith
Mary M. Barnts
Diedrich Poppe
Henry Woors
M. T. Cole
Hoag
Clark & Pratt
Aso Tugnate
J. Foley & Son Va
W. Harrison
Mieanbrack Va
John Z. Beam
John Beam
Milen Beam
New York Tribune Plans 16 Page Twinkles Supplement
The New York Tribune announces a colored 16 page supplement titled Twinkles featuring political cartoons portraits jokes and entertainment for families and especially children. It will be included free for annual subscribers at 2.00 and sent with the Semi-Weekly Tribune. the supplement aims to offer a low cost cheerful read.
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Times
Tan New York Trisunis
Mos Tarnenis
Simi- Wrekly Tripune
Tue TuapuNe
Tuts Tribune Direct
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East Ridge
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Iowa Agricultural College
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Wm. Moncrief
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Monticello
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Fremont
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Hickory Grove
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West Cass
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Oxford Junction
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Hopkinton
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T. J. Rhue
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J. F. Livingstone
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Frank Bristol
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John DeWitt Miller
A. A. Willitt
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Willam G. Thompson
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Martin Ryan
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Lowell
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Geo. Inglis
Iowna
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Fliat Street
T. B. Kent
J. E
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M. D. Piysicians and Surgeons
Myonamore Street
Fhrysat
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Yntist
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Atore
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Atoro
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Lowa
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Decda
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O. R. Ricker
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Door
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Cuilor
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