Inauguration Reflections From Maryland and Iowa Notes
A weekly editorial summary notes Maryland Republicans celebrating their governor’s inauguration, Hutchins potential defeat as senate secretary, and Lothrop’s court bill. It lauds Gov Drake’s private secretary choice W H Fleming, praises Judge Husted for issuing indictments against Dubuque city council over salaries, and remarks on Gov Jackson’s forthcoming retirement and strong Republican legacy.
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Frank D.jackson
Monti Cello Express criticizes Anamosa warden over discipline
The Monti Cello Express condemns Warden Madden of the Anamosa penitentiary in severe terms. If even half of the Anamosa correspondents' claims are true, Madden should resign immediately. It argues reformatories must enforce strict discipline to teach the dignity of law.
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Ames Intelligencer
Monticello Express
Madden
Anamosa Penitentiary
Anamosa
London Spectator
Winter meeting urged for Fifth District Editorial group
The Belle Plaine Union requests a winter gathering to replace summer pleasures with business. The Toledo Chronicle and Vinton Eagle second the motion. A Spirit Lake session was productive, and the group plans to set the program committee to arrange a late winter meeting, seeking more frequent idea exchange.
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Belle Plaine Union
Fifth District Editorial Association
Toledo Chronicle
The
Vinton Eagle
Spirit Lake
Littell's Living Age Volume Opens with New Price
The issue marks the 208th volume and a weekly issue ending January 4th with a new volume and a lower six dollar subscription price for 1896. Littell Co. Boston publishes this choice literature, appealing to subscribers and readers alike.
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Littell
Littell & Co
Boston
Ex President Harrison Discusses The Presidential Office
Benjamin Harrison outlines in a forthcoming Ladies' Home Journal series the election process for a Chief Magistrate. He addresses President re election eligibility length of term and criticisms from office seekers with practical insights drawn from experience.
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Benjamin Harrison
Ladies’ Home Journal
Anamosa Prison Scandal Claims and Public Probe
The Anamosa Journal responds to Express criticism of Ward en Madden by admitting some charges while denying others. It cites illegal stone sales to John Archibald from the state quarry, notes prison-cost comparisons with Fort Madison, and recounts an alleged grand jury encounter involving Madden and convicts. The piece asserts no candidate backing and calls for better administration.
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Express
Madden
Anamosa Penitentiary
Anamosa Journal
General Assembly
John Archibald
Anamosa
J. Lawrence
Archibald
Lawrence
Executive Council
U.S
Jounal
Jones
Fort Madison
Jones County
Sullivan
Clinton
Gillen House
Preston
Monger
Chesley
Moran
Faust
Furry
Osborne
Golden
Williams
Hanson
Stewart
Anderson
O'Neil
Burns
Davis
Hart
Mr. Monger
Peither
Mougér
Siberia
Anamora
Penitentiary Critics Clash Over Reform Debate
In a letter from Anamosa Iowa dated January 6 1896 J Lawrence questions convict ledgers and stonework used in a John Archibald building claiming illegal labor and breaking laws. The piece critiques Madden and reform ideas while citing historical penal opinions and a broad debate on punishment and reform.
Onslow Notes Generous Local News and Personal Moves
Onslow report from January 31 notes S L Gilbert’s business trip to Clinton, school reopening after vacation, Prof. Perkins vacationing in Carson Iowa, widespread colds and whooping cough, Mrs. N B Noyes visiting Chicago, a surprise twenty first birthday for Miss Josie Ribbon, Thos Kinney purchasing a Martelle hotel and livery, John Silsbee threshing corn with shredders, and word of John Fadley’s brother’s death after a Georgia land investment and burial in Ohio.
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Onslow
L. Gilbert
Thos. Kinney
Martelle
John Silsbee
Jonathan Fadley
John
Monticello
Georgia
Ohio
Cedar Rapids Gazette Entering Fourteenth Year in 1896
The Cedar Rapids Gazette marks the start of its fourteenth year in 1896, affirming its truth telling policy and fearless, independent stance. It touts new type, powerful presses, and a plan to enlarge illustrated features, inviting readers to visit the plant in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Iowa
Cedar Rapths
Ward Three Establishes Boundaries for Monticello Iowa
A town ordinance defines the third ward in Monticello Iowa, detailing its boundaries north of First Street and west of the Milwaukee railroad line and extending along Cedar Maple Orange and Third streets to the Military Road and the city’s eastern boundary. The measure is approved by the Town Council and takes effect after publication with signatures from the mayor and recorder.
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Wiernas
Monticello
Jones County
Lown
Secon
Ward
Sald Clty
First Street
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
First
Maple Street
Orange Street
Cedar Street
Third Street
Main Street
Said City
Wong
Third Ward
South Cedar Street
Maple ‘Street
Orange Streets
Suld City
Awanty-Stven
Iowa
Percina
M. M. Herrick
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Maryland
Doc ‘Hutchins
Senate
Drake
W. H. Fleming
Iowa Daily Capital
Des Moines
John Mahin
Husted
Grand Jury
Dubuque
Mr. Lawrence
Culchan
Oxford Mirror
Wardsii Madden
Turkey
Gilbert Pray
Superior Court of
Massachusetts
United States
Tifur MonvickiLo Express
Cuba
Heine
Cleveland
Tharcher
Nora Spellman
Edith Ellis
Teresa McNamara
Maye Harvey Ig
Minnie Slagle
Anna Conmey
Dda
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Tyrus Peck Hale
Rose Rummel
Lucy Andrews
Emma Vlach
Blakely
Edwin Gardner
Zelma Keene
Richland
Lettie McNally
Amelia Bobletter
Agnes Parker
Wm J Stanton
Jennie McNally
Angella Reagan
Annie McNally Rome
David Martin
Alice Hess
Mae Ireland
Lucinda Farrington
Bert Stingley
Hattie Pike
James Rooney
Hattie Selder
Scotch Grove
Carlotta Graves
Sokol
Bertha Applegate
Chas Sutherland
Myrtle Clarke
Alma Matson Washington
Sr M
Johanna
Allie R Keane
Maggie L Duffy
Wayne
Hattie Hughes
Margaret Cavanaugh
Kathryn Doran
John E Dunn
Maggie ‘Soper
TG Richardson
Chas E' Bates
Clay Mills
Clara Herrington
Defignee Hill
Minnie Orr
Mineral Valley
Lizzie Neelans
Pleasant Hill
Katharyn
Fagan
South Temple Hill
Sutton
Katie English
Victory
White Oak Grove
Maggie
English
Greenfield
Bunker Hill
Jennie Manly
Center
Clara Moffett
Cherry Grove
None Cavanaugh
Cottage Hill
Gyda Bates
Hazel Hill
E. S. Handley
Laurel Hill
J M Stearns
Geo Carper
West Corner
Mary E. Turner
White Oak
Estella Zimmerman
Jackson
Antioch
Fannie Snyder
Black Oak
Julia Quigley
Bertha Kratzer
Hazel Green
Mary O'Toole
Midland
Newport
Julia M Chesire
Winnie I Griffith
Pleasant Valley
Rose Belknap
Waggoner
Anna Shanlon
Madison
Gratia Hicks
May Scales
F H McConnon
Jessie Voorhees
Spencer Guiles
Edward A Lang
Kathryn Young
Oxford
Josie Nowacheck
Rosa Panunska
Catherine Nowachek
Ada Haun
N P Heintz
Wyoming
Baldwin
Jessie E Greene
Beers Creek
Julia Paul
Pence Ridge
Lillie Hartnett
Pleasant Ridge
John L Frank
Potter
F A
Stoddard
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Roy’ D Cooley
Spencerville
W E Lamerton
Valley
W. H. Moore
London
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Monticallo
Town
Storion
Becond
King’s Cash
Maquoketa Business College
Dunn & Masony
TOW Deen
Hon
A. Hurst
J. AL. Grormray
K.P. Mrvoinnn
MID
J. A. Whair & Co
S. T. Honus
D. D.S
J. F. Wall, Prin
Remley & Brcanbrack
Ttorneys
M. W. Herrick
Jones Co
Delaware
Linn and
J. W. Coxsee
Corney
Monti- Acello
Monticarlo Bank
J. N. Hughes
LAW
Federa
C.w.&c. L. Lovell
Ankers
A. Mirick
Congregational Church
W. Hunter
M. D. Ilybsician
School House
Iowi
Deo. Ineis
C. H. Shipman
Kirst Street
T. B. Kent
Postotfica
Center Junction
J. E
E. L. Dilmore
M. D. Physicians and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
Mon Uvedo
O. B. Rundle
Monticolio Bank
Postoffice
Wm. J. Coughlan
Hicks & Eilers
W. B. Pearson
D.D.S
Shaw
Cudworth’s
Amamosa
J. H. Lathrop
Actioneeh
Oxford Junction
J. B. Smith
Hawks Nursey Co
Milwaukee
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