Montana voices on Clark bribery case and local feuds
The passage notes that no one in Montana is summoned to Washington for Clark bribery case testimony. It warns Governor Shaw may not let insurgent senators control the board of control appointment. It mentions Goebel’s past killing and suggests the recent tragedy could be Sanford’s avenged death amid enduring feuds.
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Rood
Tanner Compared to Lincoln Figures in Statehouse Debate
The passage argues that Tanner would align with Kentucky’s destiny, claiming Illinois should not trade Cullom for Tanner. It calls to mind Lincoln era leadership represented in the Senate by Mason and Tanner, framed as a reflection on state loyalties and public service.
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Tanner
Kentucky
Illinois
Lincoln
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Sokol urges strengthening existing state institutions over new normal schools
Representative Sokol argues the state should foster its current institutions instead of spending heavily to build three new normal schools to satisfy local ambitions. He favors shoring up existing systems to benefit all regions rather than expanding higher education capacity through new facilities.
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Sokol
Anti pass bill reappears before legislature this winter
The anti pass bill returns to the legislature this winter after two decades of sporadic revival. While it has merit, enough members resist giving up benefits to form a workable law for the commonwealth.
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Commonwealth
Carrie Chapman Catt as Iowa suffrage leader and lecturer
Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt emerged as a leading candidate for the presidency of the National Woman Suffrage Association. The Iowa resident, educated at Iowa State College in Ames, graduated about twenty years ago and is described as attractive with strong forceful ability as a lecturer.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
National Woman Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony
Iowa
State College
Ames
Editorial views on politics and road policy in Iowa
The piece critiques Rev Sheldon and his hypothetical Christ led newspaper, attacks Hubbard’s low bidder bill and the board of control nomination, notes Prof Emlin McClain’s supreme court bid, and endorses a state road tax reform replacing cash with township road work, asserting the need for better roads and practical governance.
Bryan allies face mixed views on expansion and 1900 politics
Former vice presidential candidate Arthur Sewall advocates retaining the Philippines and supporting the current administration. He predicts McKinley will be renominated and elected, and Bryan likewise, but doubts Bryan can win due to the country’s prosperity and reluctance to push reform amid good times.
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Bryan
Billy Mason
Mr. Hoar
Arthur Sewell
Sewall
Philippines
United States
McKinley
Civil War Era Kentucky Debate and Philippine Question
A lengthy editorial review covers Kentucky political strife amid calls for court resolution, notes a smallpox case in Clinton and other local items, and presents Senator Sibley’s defense of American expansion and the Philippines. The piece condemns partisan excess and urges unity under federal law.
Hunter Reappointed Warden Of Anamosa State Prison
The state board of control reappoints William A. Hunter as warden of the Anamosa penitentiary for a four year term. He was elected by the legislature two years ago and has run the institution with a dignified, quiet style while facing some criticisms. Supporters praise his leadership and harmony under the board’s oversight.
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State Board of Control
William A. Hunter
Anamosa
Board of Control
Hunter
Editorial Argued Fire Eater Politics in Frankfort
A Marion Sentinel editorial warns that street violence and military rule follow from Republican rule arguing that stealing a presidency leads to seizing a governorship. The piece depicts blue steel, intimidation, and the suppression of legal processes as evidence of political decay.
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Marion
Frankfort
Susan B Answers the Cardinal on Suffrage and Marriage
Susan B Anthony responds to Cardinal Gibbons criticizing women’s rights, arguing that suffrage movements include homemakers like Lucretia Mott. She cites Wyoming’s lower divorce rate and condemns ministers for attacking people they do not know, defending the movement’s character.
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Susan B. Anthony
Cardinal Gibbons
Lucretia Mott
Wyoming
Judge H M Remley Named as Likely Supreme Court Candidate
From Anamosa Eureka, Judge H M Remley of this city will likely be presented at the next republican state convention as a candidate for supreme judge. County bar members back him strongly, noting his twenty five years in practice and five years as district judge. He is a State University graduate in both collegiate and law departments and is praised as conscientious impartial and fearless in court.
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Ane
Wyoming
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Ésight
James A. Wells
Pendence
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Valley of Clinton
de Molay
Mississippi Valley
Jerome W. Hoot
Hoot
C. W. Mullan
C. E. Pickett
Anamosa Eureka
H. M. Remley
Remley
Supreme Bench
Washington General Wheeler and Widow stir town whispers
The Chicago Record reports a rumored, nonromantic friendship between Gen Wheeler and a rich local widow. No engagement existed before his Philippines service. she reportedly grew anxious, then improved in demeanor as news of his return surfaced. Also notes Iowa mallet law active in 53 of 99 counties.
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Washington
Gen. Wheeler
Philippines
Iowa
He Held Her Hand in a Moment of Gossip
A fragment from the Chicago Times Herald notes a man and a woman, each married to others, sharing a brief moment as he holds her hand and contemplates the scene. The piece hints at social intrigue and personal entanglement.
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Pedro
Chicago Times-Herald
Cardinal Gibbons Opposes Woman's Rights Sermon
Cardinal Gibbons denounces woman suffrage and women leaders as enemies of the female sex in a Baltimore Cathedral sermon on The Christian Woman He rails at misused rights and duties and warns against financial and social agitation pulling women from home duties and moral restraint.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Suggested Change In Game Laws
State Fish and Game Warden Dela van proposes changes to a Senate bill on fish and game. Open season for spearing buffalo carp and suckers would run March to May 16. Outside hunters pay half license and half fines to wardens. Wardens to arrest and serve warrants. Foreign game traffic barred in Town during closed season. Severe penalty for dynamiting fish. Hunting of game and fowls banned January 1 to September 1. Penalty for entering fish within 400 feet of a fishway March 1 to May 1. County attorneys to enforce the law.
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Fish and Game
Delavan
Senate Committee On Fish and Game
Portrait of Hair Color and Temperament Says Ando Sun
Will M. Clem ens describes red hair and eye color as markers of temperament and talent. Hazel eyes imply quick intelligence, blue eyes warm, golden hair signals ardent artistry, and red brown hair suggests courage, eloquence, and musical power.
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Ando
M. Clemens
How Woman was Made from a Chicago Inter Ocean
A mission Sunday school sermon contrasts creation theories with a child’s clever reply. The teacher asks how man was made and then how woman emerged from dust and a supposed sleep, a playful but pointed tale about creation.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Mission Sunday School
Bishop
Fallon
Death of James Raymond in early February funeral set
James Raymond aged ten years seven months and twenty nine days died of pneumonia after a brief illness. He was born in Delaware County on May 21 1889 and lived southeast of town. Funeral services were held at Oakwood Cemetery Monticello conducted by Rev D S Staebler Hopkinton Leader notes the family’s sadness and community sympathy.
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James Raymond
Agustus Thomas
Delaware County
Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello
D. S. Staebler
Hopkinton
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