Governor Shaw to Assume Office After January Thirteen
Congressman Cousins spends holidays at home tending his gravely ill sister and not expected to recover. Dun's weekly review notes the strongest holiday trade in five years across quarters. Dubuque council discharges an officer over doodling on a payroll. Armour and Leiter trade wheat in Chicago with Armour delivering vast contracts. Clinton Herald reports a state penitentiary budget excess of 56100 unneeded by inmates and misused by the warden.
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Congressman Cousins
Dun’s Weekly Review
Phil Armour
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Armour
Clinton Herald
Anamosa
Acetiline Explosion Kills Two at Jersey City Works
A major acetylene gas works in Jersey City suffered a violent explosion on the 28th instant. Two men were killed and several others injured as the volatile substance proved dangerous in its early development stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Acetiline Co
Jersey City
Begin the New Year Clear Debts and Collect Dues
The piece urges readers to settle store accounts, doctor bills, and newspaper subscriptions at the start of January. It argues that clearing these debts would put money into circulation, lift dull times, and hasten prosperity's progress for many people.
New Year Hope For Tur Express Patrons In Prime District
Tur Express expresses wishes for a happy prosperous year for its patrons. It notes most customers live in the world's most desirable agricultural district and foresees few calamities that could hinder the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Express
Oelwein Bank Collapse Shows No Capital Stock
The failed Oelwein bank relied on customer deposits and a prospective boom rather than any capital of its own. Patrons should assess both capital stock and officials’ honesty, as the capital stock acts as a guarantee fund backing the bank’s credit and trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Senate and Morgan Urge War with Spain and China
A columnist rails against Morgan and his allies proposing a large standing army. He argues Morgan would fight Spain and push U S intervention in China dismemberment while seeking Hawaii annexation and farflung territorial gains, though the writer favors concentrating on domestic affairs.
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Senate
Morgan
Spain
United States
China
Hawaii
Supreme Court Rules Heirs Liable on Bonds After Death
The court holds that heirs of a bondsman are liable to repay the property received by them and that the bond remains in force against the heirs. The decision applies even if the bondsman’s estate is settled and no claim was filed. If correct, the opinion is important.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Security Life Ins. Co
Chris Hansen
Clinton County District Court
Hartman Named District Court Clerk After McQueen’s Death
Judge Remley appoints J A Hartman as interim clerk of the district court to fill the vacancy caused by J B McQueen’s death. Hartman, a three year deputy, has run the office for three months with commendation from the bar and others who interact with the clerk’s office. The board of supervisors will likely make a regular appointment at the January session. number of candidates is unknown.
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Remley
J. A. Hartman
District Court
J. B. McQueen
Board of Supervisors
Hartman
Commission’s limited power under Interstate Commerce Act discussed
A critique of the Interstate Commerce Commission notes its reduced authority due to court rulings. It argues for faster, enforceable orders and compares its role to a branch of circuit court, urging immediate effect of Commission orders to curb carriers’ excessive rates and delays.
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Inter-state Commerce Commission
Supreme Bench
Circuit Court
Commission
Congress
United States
Sheriff P C Babcock Retires After Long Service
Sheriff P C Babcock ends a record tenure after three terms and two re-elections, praised for vigilance and fair handling of papers. His successor Hiram Arnold, trained in office duties, will take over with Deputy W O Jackells retained to assist.
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P. C. Babcock
Hiram Arnold
Babcock
W. O. Jackells
Arnold
Monticello Urged as Source for County Clerk Appointment
The piece argues the county clerk vacancy should go to Monticello if a qualified candidate can unite local support. It warns against local strife if Monticello is divided and asserts voters care about office performance over personal gain. It urges a businesslike qualification focus backed by citizen endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Board of Supervisors
Provisions in the Mulet Law and Opinion on Saloons
The article reports on changes in the mulet law code of 1897 related to consent petitions, with Benton county saloon questions and an opinion from Attorney General Mirron Remilly. It covers city consent thresholds, county outside-city consent, and special-charter city doubts, plus sketches of two appointees Melvin N. Byers and L S Gates and their roles in state military and dairy affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Remley
Mirron ReMiLly
Senator Allison Prefers Caution On Currency Legislation
From the New York Press, a defense of Senator Allison’s cautious stance on currency reform. The piece argues his prudent temperament and parliamentary wisdom, noting his reluctance to forecast passage or commit to a bill prematurely while highlighting his proven record as a reliable, sound money advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Senate
Congress
Gage
Walker
Legislature Could Save State Funds by Prisoner Support Cut
Legislature may cut the penitentiary prisoner support allowance to save about $40,000 annually. Wardens report current expenditures are too high and should be controlled by proper appropriations rather than wardens' personal discretion.
Handenschield Wins Dubuque County Sheriff Seat
Republican Jacob Handenschield won the Dubuque county sheriff race by 1387 in the late election. A recount after a Democratic contest increased the majority to 159, with the Democrat to pay the contest expenses.
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Jacob Handenschield
Dubuque County
Haudenschield
Sir James Sawyer’s Longevity Rules Circulated in Birmingham
A Birmingham physician, Sir James Sawyer, dispenses nineteen commandments for a century life. He urges eight hours sleep on the right side with a open bedroom window and a door mat. Readers are told to avoid milk, drink fat, exercise daily, and keep temper while living in the country when possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir James Sawyer
Birmingham
England
Sir James
Lessons in thrift from a prudent start at home
The Sommerville Journal advises readers to begin with small scale comfort, avoid debt, resist fashionable excess, and share in family savings. It urges independence, budgeting, and purchasing only what is necessary to work and live comfortably, while remaining true to self and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sommerville Journal
Fishion
The Best Reason Yet Given From the Siomn Rapids Republican
The Siomn Rapids Republican comments on P. W. Madden facing a probationary post as warden of the Anamosa penitentiary and notes an ongoing judgment from Clay County. The piece hints Madden may win a fourth term to settle the debt.
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Siomn Rapids
P. W. Madden
Anamosa Penitentiary
Bie
Clay County
Midland Monthly Midwinter Fiction Number Highlights
The January Midland Monthly from Des Moines features a racy sketch The Breaking in of 4 Cowboy by C L Andrews now in Juneau Alaska. It also includes A White Day by Minnie Sticher and Australian Aboriginal sketches by A sul Bell of Sidney.
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C. L. Andrews
Juneau
Alaska
Midland Monthly
Des Moines
Minnie Sticher
Consul Bell
Sidney
Australia
M. C. Faville
Norfolk
Carrie Wyatt Banks
Hawaii
Leigh Leslie
Eugenie
Dr. Evans
Colonel Grant
Grant
The
Midland
A Fierce Runaway Injures Two in Monticello
In Monticello last Friday a cutter driven by Mr. Jacobs of the A. Phelps livery stable collided with a Curley livery stable entrance after a dash down the street. The driving passenger Wm. McGinnis of Davenport escaped serious harm while Mr. Jacobs suffered internal injuries and remained in pain.
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Cascade Courier
Jacobs
A. Phelps
Monticello
Inain Cutter
Wm. McGinnis
Davenport
Columbia Opera House
Curley
McGinnis
Quiet Wedding of Dubuque Attorney and Anmmosa Bride
Attorney H B Smith of Dubuque and Ollie Austin of Anmmosa wed at 8:30 pm Thursday at the Secrest residence 1267 Town Street officiated by Rev W O Rusten D D of Hirst Presbyterian. Bridesmaid Miss Sadie Binns best man Ole Borehens. Only relatives and intimate friends witnessed. They left for Hopkinton Delaware County to spend holidays with the groom's parents. The bride admired for grace and accomplishments and the groom a leading Dubuque attorney and popular gentleman.
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H. B. Smith
Ollie Austin
Anmmosa
Joseph Secrest
Town Street
W.O. Rusten
Hirst Presbyterian Church
Sadie Binns
Ole Borehens
Hopkinton
Delaware County
Dubuque
Broad Ideas of Religion for Young Men
The article, based on a January Ladies' Home Journal piece by Rev. John Watson, argues Christianity should broaden manhood not cramp it. It urges reading to feed intellect, seeking pure moral environments, and forming character through virtue, fellowship with Jesus, and living positively in Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
D. D
Fan Maclaren
Ladies’ Home Journal
Christ
Jesus Christ
Cedar county hog breeders plan original-type hogs revival
The Decorah Republican notes Cedar county farmers will attempt to breed back to the original hog type to dodge dangers of pampered swine. A double deck Arkansas Razorback carload arrived at Clarence as breeders consider crosses with Poland China stock. Packer advice favors lighter hogs and less fat as markets demand leaner meat and lard becomes less profitable. Mrs. Grant denies a report she was engaged to Alfred Sanford before her marriage to General Grant.
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Decorah
Cedar County
Arkansas
Clarence
Poland
China
Sinclair & Company
Oreign
Gold Mounted Pipe Gift Sparks County Respect
The county has presented Sheil P.O. Babcock with a gold mounted pipe as a token of regard. Perry notes he is at peace with the work and need not smoke, if on thoughtful grounds. A dispute over President George A. Carlos of Town College and a libel suit by the American Book Co. may not proceed soon. Mr. Zinn dies at Oxford Mills after years of illness. his sons now manage the Oxford Roller Mills. Living Age modernizes with a new volume and serialized story. Belle Plaine Union notes wardenship candidacy for the penitentiary. Madden’s record faces scrutiny. Fields and Ron Hensley place a 000 Steinway piano in a Monticello home.
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State Register
Melvin N. Byers
Glenwood
L. M. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
National Guard
Albert W. Swalm
Guard
Ma. Byers
L. 8. Gates
Manchester
State Dairy Association
Gates
Robinson
State Supreme Court
Senate
Gites
Spring Branch
Delaware County Agricultural Society
Sheil P.O. Babcock
Perry
Aonose Journal
George A. Carlos
Town College
Phare
To O’eboek
Zinn
Oxford Mills
Oxford
Orford Mirror
Madden
Towa
Belle Plaine Union
Chas, Fields
Ron Hensley
Monticello
Fields & Crimwood
Oxford Mirror
Jude Renioy to Begin Court Term at Marion
Jude Renioy will commence a term of court at Marion next Monday, marking the start of judicial proceedings in the locality.
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Jude Renioy
Marion Nest
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Shaw
Senator Allison
New York Press
Royal
Aoya
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Lan Maclaren
Star Clothing House
Rene Bazin
M. W. Herrick
Atleollo, Jones Co
Iowa
Duebuque
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
Olea
Perth
Postonios
Aliicotto
J. W. Doxsee
Montl
J. N. Hughes
Ay.orney
Vudar Rapids
Lot
Peneteran and Burghon
Congregational Church
T. B
Kent
Main Street
Center Junction
Lown
J. E
E. L. Dilmore
M. D. Physicians and Surgeons
Sbyaumore Streek
Mrat
Lowe
O. B. Rundle
Peat ST
Monticello Bank
Postoffica
J. Coughlan
D.D
Yernee
OtNae
Higka & Kilers
Monticolio
J. H. Lathrop
Oxford Junation
C. J. Wilson, M.D. CM
Fulton, Iowa
John Gibson
C. R. Ricker
Wontichllo
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