Sioux City Seeks Next Republican State Convention
Des Moines to launch a Simon-pure Democratic daily in March with Newton B. Ashton as editor G. B. Hoffman business manager J. B. Romans and R. Jackson directors Banks in Ottumwa lowered time deposit rates from four to three percent due to money surplus indicating shifting financial conditions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Newton B. Ashton
G. B. Hoffman
J.B. Romans
R. Jackson
Secretary Wilson and General Miles Spar Over Canned Meat
Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department challenges General Miles on western canned meat. The exchange hints Miles is uninformed while Wilson promises a lively contest of facts without a duel.
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Wilson
Agricultural Department
Miles
Radical editorial policy shift at Prison Press
The Anamosa Journal reports Warden Hunter plans a radical change in the Prison Press under convict Curtis. The editorial policy will tone down the forgiving spirit and self abnegation of the bigamist editor, possibly removing them entirely.
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Anamosa Journal
Hunter
Curtis
Boies Tracks Voting Mood On Silver Coinage
Ex-governor Boies gave a banquet speech in Mason City noting that in elections where money was the issue voters show opposition to unqualified free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and support for the current gold standard.
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Boies
Mason City
William Miller
Franklin Grove
Franklin Hart
West 32d St
New York
Campaign patience urged before county officer nominating dog days
The note urges restraint after Mr Mills announces his candidacy for county treasurer. Several unemployed men scout available offices, but the author counsels patience until the county nominating convention, reminding that much time remains before dog-day events.
Iowa Osteopathy Faces Legislation Clash
The Iowa legislature recognizes bone doctors but requires graduates from reputable medical schools. The board of medical examiners ruled Kirksville and similar schools fail the standard, refusing practice certificates and provoking widespread agitation among bone manipulators.
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Iowa
Board of Medical Examiners
Kirksville
Plea for January balance checks and mutual settlements
The Wyoming Journal urges all accounts be adjusted in the first week of January. It argues a statutory penalty for failing to balance would promote fair settlements and preserve friendly business relations. It favors joint review of books and mutual balances rather than immediate full payment.
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Wyoming Journal
Town Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Journal
Humane Alliance
West
New England Statesmen Urged on Central West Observation Tour
Mr. Wm. E. Curtis proposes Congress fund a tour of observation for Mr. Hoar and other New England statesmen through the central and western states. He argues such a trip would enhance public welfare and broaden their views after Hoar's anti expansion speech.
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West
Secretary Long
Potomac River
Georgia
Wm. E. Curtis
Congress
Hoar
New England
Central
Religious statistics of 1898 show rising church membership
The Independent reports a three percent rise in church membership in 1898. Catholics lead with 8,895,178 members in the United States, followed by Methodists at 5,898,094 and Baptists at 4,364,427. Other groups include Disciples of Christ, Jews, Lutherans and Presbyterians, with Congregationalists at 625,868 and Schwenkfeldians at 306 members.
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Independent
United States
Disciples of Christ
Schwenkfeldians
Resolutions and convention plans hinge on Republican unity
The piece urges business prudence at year start and praises McKinley as an omen of prosperity. It questions Chairman Hancock’s two day convention proposal for Iowa Republicans, arguing delegates can finish work in a half day and that long gatherings waste hotel costs.
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Hancock
Republican State Central Committee
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa college trustee attacks Herron and his high salary
John Meyer of Newton a longtime college trustee accuses Dr. George D. Herron of hypocrisy as a professor and claims the board did not re employ him unanimously. Meyer notes Herron’s $2,500 salary plus lecture income and critiques tax records and the college finances. The Springville New Era also reports the death of Joseph S. Butler, a wealthy Springville financier.
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John Meyer
Newton
Iowa College
George D. Herron
Meyer
Herron
Grinnell
Herronismn
Springville
Joseph S. Butler
Mr.Butler
Chillicothe
Ohio
Brown Township
Linn County
Real Estate Decline Hits Du Buque Dealer Voelker
In Du Buque C H Voelker a legislator and real estate dealer made an assignment last Monday amid falling property prices. The downturn in real estate values is cited as the cause of his failure.
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Dubuque
C. H. Voelker
Tipton Cake Walk Draws County Society
Residents of Tipton joined a county wide cake walk described as a swell affair attended by society people. Receipts totaled 120 dollars.
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Tipton
Robbery at Farmers Bank of Inwood Blows Open Vault
The Farmers Bank of Inwood near Rock Rapids was robbed last Sunday night. The vault was entered and the safe blown open with explosives, with about $3,000 taken. Police investigate the break in and seek leads.
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Farmers’ Bank of Inwood
Rock Rapids
Dubuque Reports Over Thousand Grip Cases
City health officials report more than a thousand grip cases in Dubuque. Authorities urge residents to seek care for fever cough and body aches and to take precautions to curb spread.
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Dubuque
Longest-serving U S senators honored in 19th century ranks
With Senator Morrill's death William B Allison of Iowa and John P Jones of Nevada share the record for longest continuous Senate service. Allison began in 1873 and, with four renewals, has five consecutive terms, while his House tenure dates to 1865. The piece notes their ages, origins, and a broader list of peers starting service in the 1870s.
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Congress
Allison
United States Senate
Ohio
Jones
Cockrell
Missouri
Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Morgan
Alabama
Harris
Tennessee
Platt
Eeela
West
Rural school assignments listed for winter term
The Jones County Teacher prints rural assignments across towns such as CASTLE GROVE RICHLAND ROME SCOTCH GROVE WAYNE WASHINGTON CLAY GREENFIELD LOVELL and JACKSON with numerous names per district. The Marion Pilot announces the new ownership by Bardwell and Williams noting Friend Bardwell as a pioneer and wishing success to the firm.
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Marion
Messrs. Bardwell and
Williams
Manchester
Bardwell
Linn County
Springville
Burglary at Iowa State University Safe Looted
Burglars blew up the Iowa State University main building safe with dynamite this morning, looted it, and escaped leaving tools behind. No clue to the culprits and the amount taken is unknown. Judge Treichler to aid in district court sessions. March term set for Jones county court. Newspapers named for county circulation. Cascade Pioneer notes Monticello gala day and many drunks with no arrests.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State University
Iowa City
W. N. Treichler
Remley
Marion
Treichler
Jones County
Monticello
Real Estate Transfers Listed From Iowa Counties
A ledger of property transfers shows multiple deeds: George L Gilkey to Samuel Eby undivided 124 of west half, and other transfers including A G Byerly to Charles B Waggoner in Jackson, Monticello lodge trustees land, John Foxall and Barnes properties in Amamosa, Halsey to Phelemene Mere in Cass, and numerous other land swaps and undivided shares. The notices cover Richland, Jackson, Cass, Amamosa, and surrounding townships with multiple individuals and trusts transferring parcels and shares. These entries reflect seasonally active real estate movements across rural Iowa counties.
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George L. Gilkey
Guar
Samuel Eby
Richland i
Jonnie Sheen
John H. Skeels
Ieeecee
UG Byerly
J F Waggoner
Monticello Lodge No
Monticello
Emanuel Ek
Jacob Starry
Bec Brome
Enos T Lovell
Sox
Richland
Wale
H Crain
John M Price
Valais
Revere
Henry’ Underwood
John Foxall
Boardman
Ana- Jone
Foxall
John
Barnes
Thomas KE Waters
Amamosa
Halsey
Pheleomen Mere
Boc BI Cass
Rome
DovVoet
Riley Arnold
Olla Vole
Even Seyey
John Haley
Foley
Fairview
Cree
Mary EB Biggart
David A Reed
H W Sigworth
Conrad Hotz
Mary FE
Faraday Ancestry Accepted by English Upper Class
A Western Electrician summary notes acceptance of Faraday’s ancestry disproving claims of lowly origins. It details Robert Faraday’s marriage to Elizabeth Dean of Clapham Wood Hall, Barnabas Faraday, and James Faraday’s paths, including shoemaker, blacksmith and church roles, highlighting poverty struggles but rebutting day laborer labels. Also mentions Abraham Hayward’s anecdote on cooks, and Bishop Telephone Co. capital increase to $25,000 with Monticello line.
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Upper Cruat
Michael Faraday
Faraday
John W. Faraday
Hayle
Cornwall
Robert Faraday
Elizabeth Dean
Clapham Wood Hall
Yorkshire
Robert Paraday
Barnabas
James
Margaret Hastwell
London
Margaret
Michael
Western Electrician
Bishop Telephone Co
Central City
Monticello
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Sioux City
Mills
Persimmons
McKinley
Jonathan and
Jonathan
Justice and Peace
Tropic Sea
Charles G. D. Roberts
Agnes Watt
Bessie Cartwright
Mae Allen
Edith Harrison
Elma Erwin
Nellie Bruce
Annette M. Page
Kittie Whalen
Castle Grove
H. E. Deischer
Minnie Heisey
Margaret Lane
Frank McCannon
Mamie Waddick
Alma Matson
Margarette Cramer
Emma Pfeil
Pairview
John Houstman
Ava Kinney
Anna Hanson
Kathryn Hanson
Tyrus Peck
Rena Aler
Hala
L. Alexander
Leonora Long
M. Alexander
Sadie Bixler
Helen Montague
Content Case
Lucy Andrews
Myrtle Bixler
Perle Lamb
B. L. Stingley
Gertrude Snyder
Nellie Shepherd
Frances Snyder
Scotch Grove
Mayme Hanna
A.C. McKean
Edna Orr
Frank L. McKean
Elizabeth Dennison
Ida Moncrieff
Rob M. Heasty
Lillian Faragher
Washington
Kathryn Dullea
Marguerite Leonard
Kathryn Fagan
Maggie Duffy
Sister M. Scholastica
Clay
Hilah French
Defiance Hill
Mineral Valley
H. G. Davis
Pleasant Hill
Katie English Sutton
Alice McMannus
Victory
Anna Dennison
White Oak Grove
Maggie English
Temple Hill
Mary Keating
Greenfield
Bunker Hill
Effie Starry
Center
Jennie Manly
Cherry Grove
Maude Armstrong
Cottage Hills
Cavanaugh
Hazel Hill
Gertrude Outland
Laurel Hill
J. B. Strother
Martelle
Mary Fearde
West Corner
Orlie Miller
White Oak
Harry Buell
Jackson
Antioch
Henry Hay
Black Oak
Billa Duncan McNeilly
Mamie O'Toole
Hazel Green
Nellie White
Midland
Newport
Jennie T. Holmes
Lulu G. Fish
Pleasant Valley
Louie Mitchell
Madison
Madison Center
Anna Belcher
Madison Village
Sarah Buck
Maple Grove
Beulah Markham
Niles
Sadie French
Oak Grove
Mabel Overley
Pine Grove
B. D. Kent
South Madison
Maude McKean
Oxford
Josie Nowachek
Katie’Nowachek
Mae Everhart
Mary E. Green
Julia
Paul
Wyoming
Baldwin
Grace Walston
Beers Creek
Len L. Gee
Peace Ridge
Lizzie Hanson
Pleasant Ridge
Harriet Brainard
Spencerville
South Prairie
Mary B. Bates
Potter
Leroy Fayram
Valley
Josephine Rubin
the University
Board of Supervisors
Monricello Express
Anamosa Eureka
The
Chicago Tribune
Tloilo
Eeloeelo
Royal Baking Powder
Abraham Hayward
Felix
Lord Seaford
Ade
Francatelli
New York Sun
S. J. Errickson & CO
Loy
Eastwood & Chase’s
Eastwood & Chase
Bateman
W. First St
Monticello, Lowa
Bohlken
Hicks & Eilers
Frloraplexion
M. W. Herrick
Mon
Athelo, Jones Co
Delaware
Linn and
J. W. Coxsee
Monoticello
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
Jone County
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Bata
Congregational Church
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Center Junction
Wm.j. Coughlan
D. D.S. Dinance
P.O. Babcock
Actioneer
J. H. Lathrop
Oxford Junction
Towa
J. B. Smith
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