Republican State Ticket Leads With McKinley Hobart Slate
For President William McKinley of Ohio and for Vice President Garret A Hobart of New Jersey. Republican state ticket lists G L Dobson as Secretary of State G G McCarthy as Auditor John Herriott as Treasurer Milton Remley as Attorney General and Scott M Ladd as Judge of the Supreme Court
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William McKinley
Ohio
Garret ‘A. Hobart
New Jersey
John Herriott
Milton Remley
iKo
Supreme Court
Scottm
LADD
Political hues mix in Iowa as Bryan Sewall ticket dominates chatter
November reports and Dubuque papers sketch a scene of party splits and third party tempers. Mary Lease and Coxey loom, the Populist convention is debated, and a birth doctor confirms Bryans traits. Tension centers on Bryan Sewall loyalty and the Republican county nominating convention set for August 22.
Republican ticket looms as money issue in Cedar Rapids
The article notes Conrad Youngerman of Des Moines urging fiscal discipline and voting, while Chauncey M. Depew and Whitney advocate sound money. Congressman Cousins faces renomination by acclamation at Cedar Rapids, with prospects of strong support. The piece discusses Democrats split over free silver and possible Republican gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Whitney
Cousins
Cedar Rapids
Bob Cousins
Editors Signify Intent to Attend District Editorial Meeting
The Express reports a large group of editors plus about fifty more plan to attend the Pitt District Editorial meeting at Delagan Lake from August 6 to 19. Names include Johnson Brigham and wife Midland Des Moines Ghan Adams and wife and others. Also notes about silver dollars being legal tender for all debts, while silver certificates are restricted to public dues and taxes.
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Express
Pitth
Delagan Lake
Johnson
Brigham
Wile
Midland
Des Moines
Ghan
J. Adams
The
Grundy Courier
Reinbeck
Wetherbee
Coggan Monitor
E. W. Reed
Dysart
T. J. Cowan
Jones County
Anamosa
Accios
Euetenis Taxés’ and ‘Public Dues. Silverptteek
Coal Culture Conflict Promotes Wood Burn Plan
The text argues for a price about ten dollars per ton and endorses reducing coal use by burning wood. It urges households with stoves to switch to wood stoves, aiming to pressure coal barons while lowering expenses.
Tariff Debate Criticizes Wilson Law and English Competition
The piece argues Democrats cut tariffs. American factories closed due to England's cheap labor. It claims labor is unemployed, and government borrows daily expenses, contrasting with Republican rule when protective tariffs kept workmen employed and funds ample. It questions what Wilson tariff yields for workers.
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England
Uncle Horace Boles Targets Minnie Murray in New Letter
Uncle Horace Boles writes to Minnie Murray blaming past sins for his failure to gain nomination. He cites three alleged faults namely supporting limits on silver, condemning Chicago riots, and a prank at Dubuque. He laments needing a confidant and names Minnie Murray as his chosen ally.
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Horace ‘Boles
Minnie Murray
Joan of Arc
Chicago
Uncle Horace
Dubuque
Anelée Horace
Honest Money Democrats of Davenport Protest Chicago Platform
A Davenport meeting with about 2000 attendees denounced the Chicago platform as undemocratic and unpatriotic. F W Lehman of St Louis spoke as resolutions praised the current Democratic administration and called for forming honest money Democratic leagues to oppose populism. A five member committee was to be appointed to organize the league.
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Davenport
Chicago
F. W. Lehman
St. Louis
Hill
Nnational
Thia
Legal clash over cigarette law reaches Cedar Rapids court
The Cedar Rapids Superior Court strikes down a cigarette sale ban while Judge Sanborn in St Paul upholds an original package ruling for a five cent box of ten cigarettes. Attorney General Remley argues the decision limits sales, noting shipping costs erase profits and that no box can be lawfully sold under the ruling.
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Superior Court
Cedar. Rapids
Coffin Walla
Sanborn
U.S. Federal Court of
Railway and Express
Reverend J E Robertson Dies Pastors First Methodist Church
The Rev J E Robertson longtime pastor of the First Methodist Church of Muncatine died last Thursday after a period of illness. He led the church for many years and was active in local ministry and community affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Robertson
Church of Muncatine
Editor Rosewater Attacks Bryan as Demagogue and Incomplete Leader
The Omaha Bee editor charges William Jennings Bryan with demagogic rhetoric and lack of moral stamina. He accuses Bryan of exploiting sentiment, defending embezzlement, and lacking executive ability while never holding a major office.
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Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Bryan
Beth
Wahllé
Capacii
Fela
Omaha
Proverbs for creamery workers from Pimea Alden Ta
A fragmentary list of worker guidelines mocks dairy practice and humorously cites a tenet list. Items warn early milking, clean equipment, proper milk handling, avoiding water in milk, fair skim milk sharing, clean cans, prompt pay, and cautious talk about wages. The piece preserves period tone with odd spellings.
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Alden
Goett
Babcock
Chicago platform labeled anarchist and populist by critic
The St Paul Pioneer Press reports the Chicago platform as anarchist and populist, calling for stripping federal courts of power, reconstructing the supreme court, replacing gold with depreciated silver, and banning bonds to buy gold. The piece condemns the platform as revolution and repudiation, noting no democratic doctrine.
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United States
Chicago
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Scotch Grove News Quietly Chronicles Local Ties and Accidents
In Scotch Grove on June 28 visits include Mr. Wherry of Wyoming and Miss Jennie Glenn's improving health. Rural life details cite threshing delays, berry reports, rattlesnake warnings, a near accident involving Wm. Sutherland and Norman Espy, church events, and travel notes on Rev. Bolton and family. Nearby Cass reports May Allen in town, farm livestock movements, breaks from a milk can accident, and an ice cream social with a short program.
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Scorch Grove
Wherry
Wyoming
Scotch Grove
Jennie Glenn
Mina Corbett
Monticello
David Sutherland
Helen
Hopkinton
M. Sinclair
Robinson
Alex Rice
Mr. Rice
Mas. Magee
Center Junction
Maquoketa
Wm. Sutherland
Norman Espy
Sutherland
Espy
Bolton
Will Hale
Harry Barlow
Adair
Rainy spell and farming notes in the county
Plenty of rain continues as farmers save timothy seed this year and the hay crop nears completion. Mrs. F D Mc Laughlin remains in critical condition after returning to a Chicago hospital with poor health, accompanied by Dr. Mirick. Mrs. Dayton Cunningham returns from Prairieburg while Chas Howie, now near Monticello, was in the area last Sunday. Sunday school was canceled in schoolhouse No 2 due to fresh paint.
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L. F. ‘Scott
Wyoming
Dayton Cunningham
Prairieburg
Chas. Howie
Castle Grove
Monticello
F. D. McLaughlin
Chicago
Mirick
Parrot Swears in Spanish and Sings Ta Ra Ra at Sea Affair
A Shoreditch lawsuit ends with William Foulger recovering his bishoptalking parrot after Henry Lovegrove's clerk bought it for 80 shillings. The bird reportedly spoke Spanish swearing and ta-ra-ra, prompting Miss Nelson to leave the room. The case notes the parrot’s owner will reclaim it with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foulger
Henry Lovegrove
Henry
South America
William
Shoreditch
Parrot
Pall Mall Gazette
Grain fire and social notes from Onslow
Grain in the shack was badly damaged by recent rains and summer apples are abundant but going to waste. Zany social items report visitors from Dallas county and Clinton, Miss Cole, with the Sears sisters. The M E church ladies plan ice cream sales next Saturday evening. Visitors include H P Hoffman and family from Springville and Newton Johnson from Montgomery county.
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Onslow
K. H. Paul
Dallas County
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Toh
Hoke
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Lease
Coxey
Browne
Debs
Sewall
Delaware County
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Wright
Mary
Yellen Lease
Mary Yellen
Bryar
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Congress
Conrad Youngerman
Desi Moines
Igimade
Youngerman
McKinley
Nebraska
Royal Bakine Powder Co
New York
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Maple
John Cameron
Carson School
South Prairie School
Oxford Mills
E. S. Schaller
Clarkville
Samuel Conley
Cass
Provo Wallis
van Broke
Shannon
Chesapeake
Cleveland
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Hin
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Knights of Phythias
Nickel Plate Road
J. Y. Calahan
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Anda
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Anamona
Towa
M. W. Herrick
J. W. Coxsee
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Monticello Bani
J. N. Hughes
Atorney Att Law
Iowa
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Prentice
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Busstoran
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M. D. Purshran
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Town
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M. D. Paysiotans
Kurgoons
Offica
Sycamore Street
Examinations of the Eye
C. B. Rundle
Entist Rooma
Monticello Bank
Postottiog
W. B. Pearson
Opunusr
Oles
Shaw
Cudworth's
Anamosi
J. B. Smith
Montionllo
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Montinullo
Mysea of Building
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Hicks & Kilers’ Dry Goods Store
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Eastman Kodak Co
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