Advice to Doctors: Christian Usefulness and Divine Help
Rev T De Witt Talmage urges medical professionals to be Christians, citing Asa’s failed reliance on physicians and praising physicians across history. He stresses prayer, moral duty, and the healer's dual role of body and soul, ending with a vision of heavenly reward for faithful doctors.
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Tariff Drift and Currency Hope Rise in Washington
Washington dispatch notes strong movement on tariff legislation amid McKinley administration optimism. Secretary Gage’s assurances push congressional action, with senate progress cited and cross party backing noted. Cuban policy and national currency debates also outline strategic aims as business improves nationally.
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Nevada
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Popularity of the President and McKinley’s Qualities
The Philadelphia Press assesses William McKinley as a strong, principled leader after a few months in office. It highlights his handling of office seekers, commitment to civil service, willingness to engage with the public, and his calm, deliberate approach to foreign policy. The piece lauds his oratory and dignified, intelligent American leadership.
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Beer Tax Increase: Democratic Senators Split
Indianapolis Journal argues Democratic senators show lack of leadership by opposing a beer tax hike while supporting a tea tax. It frames the tax as a pure revenue measure. critics say opposing the beer tax betrays poor drinkers and favors brewers. The piece urges Republicans to back the beer tax despite Democratic vacillation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Scarcity of Money Debunked by Comptroller Report
The March 9 comptroller of the currency report shows national banks hold $277,626,483 more in reserve than required. The excess appears greatest in states urged for more money, arguing the problem is not money scarcity but tariff policies. The piece notes heavy imports reduce revenue but boost future gold inflow and a favorable balance.
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Treasury
Congress
Toledo Blade
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Commissioners Named to Transmississippi Exposition Delegation
The executive council named Iowa commissioners for the Transmississippi Exposition in Omaha. Districts include John H. Wallback Mount Pleasant Democrat. S D Cook Davenport Republican. F N Chase Cedar Falls Republican. J I E Markley Mason City Democrat. S D Packard Marshalltown Republican. R M Moore Ottumwa Democrat. Allan Dawson Des Moines Democrat. M H Manory Charlton Democrat. George W. McCord Logan Republican. Owen Lovejoy Joerson Republican. A W Erwin Sioux City Republican.
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Iowa
Omaha
John HW. Wallback
Mount Pleasant
Dem
S. D. Cook
Davenport
F. N. Chase
Cedar Falls
J. I. E. Markley
Mason City
S. D
Packard
Marshalltown
R. M. Moore
Ottumwa
Allan Dawson
Des Moines
MH. Manory
Charlton
George W. McCord
Logan
Rep
Owen Lovejoy
Joerson
W. Erwin
Sioux City
Neale Boys Dispute Over Bird Ends in Tragedy
In Mingo Albert Neale 19 and Perry Neale 11 quarreled over a pet bird. The younger boy fired a shotgun at the older, killing him instantly. He wiped the blood, walked outside, and later confessed after the father found the body at night.
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Mingo
State Crop Bulletin Notes Corn Progress and Wheat Condition
The bulletin reports corn planting near completion in the hotter regions with early fields showing poor stands and cultivation underway. Replanting remains limited by seed quality. Central and southern areas report some wheat damage from crusted soil, but overall prospects are fairly promising.
Indictments Return Against Marshalltown Soldiers' Home Officials
A federal grand jury returned indictments against J. J. Katekin commandant B Warfel RBvans J J Russell A T Birchard Col George T Godfrey T Raymond and John Morton commissioners of the soldiers home at Marshalltown. They are accused of withholding pension certificates from home pensioners.
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Federal Grand Jury
J. J. Katekin
B., Warfel
Rbvans
J. J. Russell
A. T. Birchard
Col
George T. Godfrey
T . Raymond
John Morton
Soldiers’ Home
Marshalltown
Foresters Name Officers At Cedar Rapids Session
The high court of the Independent Order of Foresters in Cedar Rapids elected officers including Muh chief ranger ALD Mau of Davenport high vice chief ranger Z Bo White of Cedar Rapids high secretary Perry Perkins of Des Moines bleh treasurer Christian Haw of Ottumwa high physician CK Stuart of Waterloo high counselor William Theophilus of Davenport high chaplain Dr Thomas EE Cruen of Cedar Rapids.
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High Court of the Independent Order of Foresters
Cedar Rapids
Muh
Ald. Mau
Davenport
Z. Bo White
Perry Perkins
Dey Molnas Bleh
Christian Haw
Ottunmwas
C. K. Stuart
Watearloo
William Theophilus
Supreme Court Denies New Trial in Brady Case
The Otumwadian supreme court refuses a new trial for Patrick Brady convicted two years ago of creating vouchers to Wapello County for aid to the needy, used to steal thousands of dollars. He remains sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.
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Supreme Court of
Otumwadian
Patrick Brady
Wapello County
State Supreme Court Refines Guardianship Requests
The state supreme court says courts need not recognize parental requests for guardianship unless in the child's best interest. Courts retain discretion to determine guardianship based on the child's welfare.
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State Supreme Court
Turdin college elocution winner and town notes mix
Miss Cordius Cole of Bedford won at Turdin college in Mexico Missouri while Davenport clothier Isaac Rothschild reports assets between 20000 and 25000 dollars. Various local deaths, accidents, crimes, and civic actions fill this broad news brief.
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Bedford
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Mexico
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Davenport
Elis
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Thompson
William Dickson
Ananiosa
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Linden
Coon
Clarence Hoyt
Lettle Shanor
Acoo
Burt
Wesley Jordan
Colfax
Ife
Sibley Business Men's Association
D. T Willis
J. W. Shatter
Keokuk
Bernard Michael
Dubuque
Des Moines
Laterville
Silver Party
Silver Republicans
Charles Ifoch
Burlington
Glain
Sheriff Parker
Mason City
Louis JE. Wyde
Lloyd, Ta
William Burbridge
Boomer Township
Citizens’ State Bank
Raven’s Meat Market
Traders’ Bank
Corydon
Frank Sherman
Anita
Macy
L. C. Ingersoll
Mississippi Valley
William 14. Ripley
Fourth
Iowa Cavalry
Sibley
Forest City Planing Mill
Columbia
Delwein
Joss
Corn Belt Editorial Association
Correctionville
Sheldon Insurance Company
H. C. Lane
I. Riddell
M. Gillespie
C. Kinzie
C. Longshore
Prosperity Seen With Tariff and Gold Standard Reform
A Chicago Times Herald summary notes Secretary Gage’s Cincinnati remarks pledge no tariff reversal and quick reform after the tariff bill. It predicts stock market booms and securities strength under a gold basis, urging rapid enactment to avoid past crashes and ensure prosperity.
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Herald
Republican momentum in 1896 political drift noted
Multiple newspapers echo a Republican win projection with calls for fiscal reform and currency stability. Critics accuse reformers of delaying recovery while Secretary Gage defends administration plans. Financial comparisons and Brazil's currency scene are cited to question free silver arguments.
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Omaha
United States
Great Lake Shore Railway
Toledo Blade
Brazil
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
Gagei
Cincinnati
Republican Party
Minneapolis
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