Governor Shaw Declares No Senate Candidacy
Gov Shaw tells legislators and friends he will not enter the United States senate race. The Fifth district legislative conference failed to inspire Cummins supporters. The state board certifies Taylor as elected governor, averting a possible Kentucky conflict.
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Gov. Shaw
United States Senate
Fifth Congressional District
Cummins Rooters
State Board of Canvassers
Taylor
Kentucky
Farper Bros to discontinue Literature and Bangs to move to Harper's Weekly
It is announced that Farper Bros will stop publishing Literature and that editor John Kendrick Bangs will become editor of Harper's Weekly under new management.
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Farper Bros
John Kendrick Bangs
Harper's Weekly
Briar to Become Tribune Staff Correspondent in Des Moines
John Briar will succeed Julian Richards as staff correspondent of the Chicago Tribune with headquarters at Des Moines. The change signals Briar may challenge some legislators this winter.
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John Briar
Julian Richards
Chicago Tribune
Des Moines
Iowas towns push to host new normal schools
Several Iowa cities vow to become sites for additional normal schools with support from President Seerley of the State Normal at Cedar Falls aiding the agitation.
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Iowa Cities
Seerley
State Normal
Cedar Falls
State Educators Push Compulsory School Attendance Law
Educators circulate a petition urging the forthcoming legislature to enact compulsory school attendance. The drive is driven by rising illiteracy rates among the current generation.
David B Hill Enters Endorsing Democratic Presidential Nominee
Former political figure David B Hill declares support for the Democratic presidential nominee next year. The move echoes his past famous admission I am a democrat and signals continued party alignment after years out of the spotlight.
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David B. Hill
David B
Proposal to bring John Paul Jones remains home
The popular novel Richard Carvel prompts renewed interest in John Paul Jones. Proposals suggest moving his long neglected Paris grave for proper interment in the United States.
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Richard Carvel
John Paul Jones
Paris
United States
Contested County Elections Obje cted by Carroll Herald
The Carroll Herald complains that three defeated county candidates in Carroll County filed petitions of contest. It argues voters have little sympathy for those who refuse to accept the people’s will and push costly contests after defeat. A Jones County case from two years ago showed a decisive majority ending a contest.
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Carroll Herald
Carroll’ County
Herald
Jones County
James T. Carlin
Morrison, Ill
Jones County Treasurer to Move From Anamosa to Wyoming
County Treasurer John W. Waite will leave Anamosa at term end and move to Wyoming where he will join a store in which he has an ownership interest. He served six years as treasurer and was praised for efficiency and popular service in the office.
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John W. Waite
Anamosa
Wyoming
Waite
Jones County
Temple withdraws from speakership race leaving Bowen sole candidate
Temple quits the speakership contest shifting focus to Gear as a senatorial hopeful. Bowen of Allamakee faces Eaton of Mitchell as Cummins backers claim Gear commands about 50 of 83 Republican votes, though results remain uncertain.
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Temple
Bowen
Allamakee County
Gear
Cummins
Friends
Assembly
Eaton
Mitchell County
Farmers urged to prepare 1899 crop figures for census
The notice stresses that during the June 1900 twelfth census farmers must report 1899 crop data. It advises farmers to compile accurate figures in advance to ease enumeration and avoid last minute calculation.
Commission men suffer huge apple losses in Chicago winter
Commission merchants report substantial losses this winter with up to a million and a half dollars at stake on South Water street Chicago. The delayed harvest and overripe apples have deteriorated rapidly, causing widespread decay and financial strain for traders.
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Commission
South Water Street
Chicago
Board of Control report on county insane asylums stirs debate
A Des Moines dispatch reports that the Board of Control will present findings from investigations of twenty seven county insane asylums. It says none are fit for use with paupers and the insane housed together, no regular staff or skilled medical care, poor fire protection, and even animals supposedly cared for better than inmates in some cases.
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Board of Control
Des Moines
Associated Press
State Board of Control
Jones County
Anamosa
Larrabee
Larabee
Ealed
Joe Lbers
Jury business totals in district court last week
The district court recorded one verdict last week totaling $19.78. The item reflects minimal jury activity with a single case reaching resolution.
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District Court
Smallpox To Widen In Midwest And East This Winter
Health observers warn the disease is likely to be widespread across the nation this winter with numerous cases reported in Northwestern Iowa Northern Iowa and Eastern Illinois signaling a growing outbreak.
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Iowa
Illinois
Young Artist Loren Keeler Dies in Denver
Loren Keeler, two year old son of Ezra Keeler of Denver and formerly a known Anamosa attorney, died last week from pneumonia. He showed notable artistic ability.
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Loren Keeler
Ezra Keeler
Denver
Anamosa
State board adopts new inmate clothing grade system
The board sets three clothing grades for penitentiary inmates with a January 1 start. Exemplary inmates receive soft wool suits with no stripes, grade two inmates get cheaper material with subdued stripes, while unruly prisoners retain the old black and white attire as grade three.
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State Board of Control
Revenue stamp mutilation rule takes effect December 15
The commissioner of internal revenue issues a circular amending prior rules on canceling revenue stamps. For 10 cent and larger documentary stamps used for taxes from the June 18 1898 act, users must initials and date and cut three parallel incisions across the stamp unless already canceled by existing regulations. The new mutilation requirement begins December 15.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Vice Presidents who died in office in U.S. history
The text lists six vice presidents who died while serving: George Clinton of New York in 1812 Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts in 1814 William R. King of Alabama in 1853 Henry Wilson of Massachusetts in 1875 and Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana in 1885 plus Mr Hobart as the sixth.
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Mr. Hobart
United States
George Clinton
New York
Elbridge Gerry
Massachuetts
William R. King
Alabama
Henry Wilson
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Burdette Reflects on Pettigrew and Dakota Shame
Robert J. Burdette critiques Senator Pettigrew after his remark that he is ashamed of his country. He weighs Dakota history, Aberdeen politics, and national esteem with a sharp moral quip about a Kentucky mare and a mule colt, underscoring the absurdity of shaming a nation.
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Robert J. Burdette
Pettigrew
South Dakota Statesman
Council of the Nations
Dakota
Aberdeen
Victor
Dandelions Lime Buds and Local Officials In Iowa
The Bellevue Leader notes dandelion gathering in November at Bellevue and Cascade Pioneer reports a lime bush in the town flowering on December 1. Obituary notes H E Green father of a minister dies in Dubuque. Tipton completes sewer work costing 4500 dollars. Mart Kenyon is re appointed Anamosa city marshal after Chas Green fills in six weeks. Contested Tama county race leads to a recount on the 26th inst. Changes to Illinois Central passenger trains may shift Hefner's Farley connection. County Superintendent elect Clifford B Paul resigns Coggan high school post. The Monitor covers a reception for Paul before leaving for Jones county. County petition 66.9 percent for governor filed with auditor. Five percent in Springdale and West Branch. Tama seeks an injunction against the glucose company over Linn creek pollution from Marshall county. Governor Larrabee reports Jones county insane asylum conditions. no abuse, but poor facilities and staff shortages.
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C. A. Delong
Tama County
D. Brown
Illinois Central Railroad
Hefner
Farley
Clifford B. Paul
Coggan
Monitor
H. G. Sheldon
Jones County
Cedar County
Springfield
Springdale
West Branch
Board of Supervisors
Marshall County
Glucose Company
Linn Creek As
Marshalltown
Representative Miller Seeks Soldiers Home Reform
Des Moines report notes Representative Miller of Cedar County arrived in Des Moines. He declines to support the senatorship but voices reform ideas on veterans issues. He opposes hiring a doctor for the Soldiers' home at three dollars daily and favors not buying cheap coffins for veterans. He urges placing the home under veteran control rather than the board of control, arguing their service warrants such trust, and predicts change if more veterans join the assembly.
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Representative Miller
Des Moines
Cedar County
Miller
Artilery
Board of Control
Eagle
Murphy's Latest Shot From The Vinton Eagle
The Vinton Eagle criticizes the state board of control for a costly push to restore 18 institutions and fund permanent improvements. It argues attempts at retrenchment were shortsighted and that current proposals would waste nearly a million dollars, comparing savings to small daily costs and urging restraint.
Clayton W Ladd Disappears From Anamosa Area
A Cedar Rapids Gazette clipping reports 14 or 15 year old Clayton W Ladd from four miles north of Anamosa as missing since Friday. He left home with little money and was last seen near First Avenue and First Street in Anamosa. Police searched with family assistance. he was later found working for a farmer in Linn County.
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Cedar Rapids
William Ladd
Anamosa
Clayton W. Ladd
Clayton
Viola
Mr. Ladd
First Avenue
First Street
Ladd
Tadd
Lateek
Linn County
Prospect of 1900 World Events and Iowa News
The 1900 presidential year and Iowa legislature in session are noted as major events with Town’s 53rd anniversary on December 28. The Daily Iowa Capital offers one year of its Capital at $2.00 for 1900 to reach every home and business in the state, promising full AP coverage and accepting personal checks to publisher Safe Young in Des Moines Ta.
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Iowa
Iowa Capital
Associated Press
Safe Young
Des Moines
Farm deal in Blue Grass region of Adair county Iowa
Shoemaker a banker from Fontanelle in Adair county Iowa advertises farmland for sale in the Blue Grass region at prices from 25 to 40 dollars per acre. The notice highlights available acres and contact points for interested buyers.
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Blue Grass
Iowa
Fontanelle
Adair County
Towa
The Judge and Fishing Tale from Vermont
A Vermont judge known for generosity entertains a humble farmer at Lyndon hotel. The judge recalls fishing lore with humor and kindness, then pays the bill and shares warm hospitality, highlighting his character through a simple communal meal.
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Poland
Vermont
Tdi
Lyndon
Peland
Luxury Pullman Mexico Tour Plans from Chicago
A special first class train tour will depart Chicago on January 23, visiting Mexico City and other major Mexican cities, returning to Chicago without changes. Limited party and all expenses included. Guided by Renu Campbell, GM of the American Tourist Association. Tickets via Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway agents. Also a cold remedy advert promising sleep aid with Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets.
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Chicago
Mexico
Republic
Bvickwilerig
Renu Campbell
American Tourist Association
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y
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