Wonders of a world in transition and gospel triumph
A 1901 sermon deems the era marvelous for disasters and blessings, citing earthquakes, plagues, and the progress of science, literacy, and Christianity. The preacher argues providence guides events, urges faith through trials, and envisions a prophetic coming millennium anchored in Jesus and church revival.
State Capitol Plans Craft and Repairs On Hold
Des Moines reports detail a 234000 proposal by the capitol improvement commission to finish and decorate the Des Moines building. 78000 for decorative work and 156000 for essential repairs plus 108000 for furniture and fixtures are outlined as legislators debate aesthetics versus necessary maintenance.
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Des Moines
State Capitol Improvement Commission
Capitol
Statehouse
Ex Gov Larrabee Visits His Father’s 1814 Battlefield
Ex Governor William Larrabee undertook a long journey to reach the site where his father Captain Adam Larrabee was wounded during a 1814 attack on a British force at LaColeuill Canada. The tale recalls the captain being shot in the lungs and later living to age 83 after medical care and an open sleigh transfer.
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Louis Klopsch
N.Y
Washington
Sedan
France
Herodotus
Josephus
Xenophon
Gibbon
Newfoundland
Majestic
St. Paul
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Anon
Ever
Stromboli
Cotopaxi
Vesuvius
British Association
Trajan
Antioch
Lisbon
Voltaire
Europe
America
Boston
Caracas
Chili
Japan
Naples
Mexico
Mendoza
Manila
Hawaiian Islands
Nevada
California
San Salvador
Ischia
Yonder Capri
Moses
Java
Moscow
Marseilles
Hardwar
India
Bossarah
Larrabee
Canada
William Larrabee
Adam Larrabee
LaCole Uill
Wilson
Niagara Frontier
Iowa Historical Department
State Legislators Named In New Read
Newly elected Iowa legislators listed by district and party. Senators include Young Jefferson Brighton Porter Allyn, while representatives span Adair to Woodbury with party marks D or R. Dems total 16, Republicans 84.
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Rh. C. Barrett
Lee
David A. Young
D. Jefferson
Henry H. Brighton
Appanoose
Claude R. Porter
D.lucas Wayne
Alexander Mardls
Decatur-Ringgold-Union
George 8
Allyn
Adams-Taylor
F. L. Arthaud
Fremont-Page
L. W. Lewis
Thomas Lambert
D. Cedar-Jones
John Moffit
Johnson
George W. Ball
D. Linn
Alexander
Calhoun-Webster
Thomas D. Healy
Marshall
J. B. Classen
Jasper
Fred. L. Maytag
Polk
C. C. Dowell
Boone Story
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Woodbury
E. H. Hubbard
Buchanan-Delaware
H. J. Griswold
Crawford-Harrison-Monroe
Ernest L. Hogue
Dubuque
Sith
P. W. Crawford
Clayton
H. C. Bishop
D. Hamilton
O. B. Courtwright
Bremer-Butler
George M. Craig
Allamakee-Fayette
James H. Trewin
Mitchell-Worth-Winnebago
James A. Smith
Howard-Winneshiek
D. A. Lyons
D. Cerro Gordo-Franklin-Hancock
W. I
W. I’, Harriman. Chickasaw-Floyd
E. C. Spaulding
Benton-ama
William P. Whipple
Cherokee-Ida
Alva C. Hobart
Clay-Dickinson-limmet - Kossuth
Palo Alto
W. Bachman
Greene-Sac-Clay
Warren Garst
Lyon-O’ Brien-Osceola
Sioux
George W. Lister
Buena Vista-Humboldt-Pocahontas
Democrats
Adair
W. H. McClure
Adams
Crouse
Allamakee
Robert Hufschmidt
D. Appanoose
Frank 8. Payne
Audubon
Asmus Boysen
Benton
Malcolm FP. McNie
Black
John Pipher
Cedar
L. J. Leech
Crawford
Hugh Langan
Osceola-Emmet-Dickinson
List
B. F. Robinson
Cerro Gordo
D. W. Hurn
C. F. Coburn
Chickasaw
John H. Kolthoff
Clarke
M. L. Temple
Clay-Palo Alto
Guthrie
Sth
Nate Wright
Hamilton
George P. Christianson
Hancock Wright
J. S. Pritchard
Hardin
Mark J. Furry
Harrison
H. B. Kling
Henry
William Carden
Howard
W. 15
Barker
Humboldt-Pocahontas
F. C. Gilchrist
Ida Monona
Will C. Whiting
D. Iowa
John Hughes
Jr. Jackson
George E. Hilsinger
William W. Hawk
Jefferson
Andrew F. Cassel
D. Jones
F. J. Sokol
Ixeokuk
A. M. Uwtterback
D. Ixossuth
Sud
Gardner Cowles
Ist
J. P. Cruikshank
D. S. T. Marshall
W. C. Stuckslager
E. J. G Bealer
Louissa
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Lucas
R. A. Hasselquist
O'Brien-Lyon
Timothy Donahue
Madison
W. Graff
Plymouth
IH. A. Fields
Emory H. English
H. E. Teachout
Pottawattamie
Llst
John J. Jenks
W. H. Freeman
Poweshiek
J. P. Lyman
Ringcold
Bailey
Sac
Joseph Mattes
Scott
M. H. Calderwoold
Albert W. Hamann
Shelby
E. M. Hertert
D. Sioux
Charles W. Carter
Story
W. M. Greeley
Tama
C. E. Walters
D. Taylor
Wyatt D. Blakemore
Union
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D. van Buren
Lee Nagle
Warpello
A. W. Buchanan
Warren
J. M. Anderson
Washington
C. J. Wilson
Wayne
T. P. Walden
Webster
S. T. Meservey
Winnebago-Worth
Eugene Secor
Winneshiek
John S. Roome
Marlin J. Sweeley
John T. Willett
War Over Rates Sparks Legislative Battle Among Fraternal Groups
A state battle brews between the National Fraternal Congress and the Association Fraternities of America over proposed rates for fraternal beneficiary societies. The congress seeks higher assessments, while the west-leaning association opposes. adoption could double rates for newer societies, though they argue reserves and member protection suffice. Chicago dealers admit adulterated liquors flood local markets under fraudulent labels.
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National Fraternal Congress
Association Fraternities of America
Associated Fraternities of America
Congress
Chicago
Iowa Railway Report Marks Rail Growth and Consolidations
The Iowa state railroad commission releases its annual report with 1901 statistics showing $2.69 million in gross earnings and $649,518 in net gains over 1900. It notes extensive improvements, widespread automatic couplers, 20 interlocking switch plants, and ongoing railroad consolidations improving rates and service while urging underground crossings and better block signaling for fast through trains.
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State Railroad Commission
Iowa Railway
Iowa
C. R
K.C
D. M
Educators to Meet Des Moines State Teachers Meet Schedule
The State Teachers association posts its Des Moines annual meeting December 26 to 30. President A W Stuart will give the annual address on December 27. Max O Re ll lectures December 28. Bishop Spaulding and Gov Shaw join Sunday events. manual training discussions December 30 feature Gabriel Bamberger and W L Turner.
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Iowa State Retail Grocers’ Association
Dubuque
Des Moines
State Teachers’ Association
Shelton
A. W. Stuart
Association
Wil
Max O’rell
Trance
Bishop Spaulding
Gabrial Bamberger
Chicago
Iowa
W. L. Turner
Fort Dodge
W. L. Tomlins
New York
Barrett
J. L. Hughes
Toronto
Can
Monument plan for Col Kinsman memory at Council Bluffs
Gen G M Dodge outlines a granite round shaft monument in Council Bluffs to Col William H Kinsman of the Fourth Iowa and Twenty third Iowa regiments. A granite ball top and bronze medallion on the base honor Kinsman and unknown graves. Memorial exercises proposed for May 17 1902 with a $3000 cost.
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G. M. Dodge
Council Bluffs
W. H. Kinsman
Big Black River Bridge
Miss
Bluffs
Gen. Dodge
Col. Kinsman
Iowa
Statue Plan Erected For War Eagle Memorial
D A Magee of Sioux City treasurer of the Floyd Memorial association has received a bronze statue model for War Eagle the Sioux chieftain called the White Man's Friend. The proposed monument stands 12 feet nine inches tall and will feature a bust atop the figure on the grave site.
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D. A. Magee
Sioux City
Floyd Memorial Association
War Eagle
van Buren
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