Cornell Fraternities Stir College Dissent at Ames and Cornell
A lengthy critique discusses Cornell College facing student defiance over secret Greek societies. It notes about seventy five students privately joined fraternities, nine seniors among them, with women withdrawing to keep degrees. The piece cites Ames and Purdue cases where pledges and expulsions effectively killed fraternities and questions whether Cornell should emulate larger colleges. It also links a Wilson administration scandal over Caminetti immigration cases and internal federal pressure prompting investigations.
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Cornell
Cornell College
Ata Bita Pi
Ames
Béardshear
Roberts
Delta Tau Delta
Mandamus
United States
England Physician Links Suffragette Mischief to Sexual Conditions
An English physician argues that abnormal sexual conditions explain suffragette criminal acts. He cites three million old maids in the UK and suggests frustrated women seek public outlets for nervous energy. Militants are described as spinsters or hysterical wives, with a call to match spinster militants to honest husbands.
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United Kingdom
Cedar Rapids Dailies Urge No More Carnivals In City
Both Cedar Rapids papers agree the city should permit no further carnivals. They warn the carnival idea hinges on license and liken the pattern to a spree that leaves a headache as the price of dissipation for the town and similar cities.
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Cedar Rapids
Investigators Debate Releasing Lobby Probe Ties to Wilson Family
Some investigators seek postponing action in the lobby probe tied to the Wilson political family until next fall, while others push for earlier handling within the inquiry.
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Wilson
Cato Sells and the attempt to boost his salary
The article recounts Cato Sells pressuring for a raised salary from 5000 to 7500 per year with help from Senator Gore and others. The move was rejected by cold senators, and the piece predicts Cato will seek another chance to gain a boost while remaining in office due to his repeated campaigns for public roles.
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Cato Sells
Cato
Gore
President urges currency reform amid tariff uncertainty
The president urged currency reform in a message to Congress last Monday. Bipartisan gridlock over elastic plans stalls relief, as Aldrich’s bill faced opposition from Democrats and moderates. The president struggles to win a party majority for the reform he supports.
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Congress
Aldrich
Bankers Brace Against Politicians Over Currency Bill
The article warns that congress ignores banker advice in currency legislation. It claims lawmakers lack technical knowledge and fear bankers losing control to office seekers. Banks threaten to switch to state regulation if the bill with administration support passes.
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Congress
Ascent of Mt McKinley Recalled by Arch Deacon Stuck
Arch deacon Stuck and party recollect their ascent to the summit of Mt McKinley. The account recalls a book about a prior climb by Dr Frederick Cook, now out of print.
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Mt. McKinley
Archdeacon Stuck
Frederick Cook
President Solidifies Role as Democratic Leader
The president maintains control, backing a tariff bill he pressed for, and remains the central trainer of the Democratic ranks as the party faces its challenges.
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Senate
No Real Reformers There
Editorial from the Sioux City Journal condemns Congress for failing to curb franking abuses and mileage waste while salaries rise. It denounces public printing waste and seed distribution campaigns as extreme examples of political self interest and lacks moral consistency in a reformist frame.
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Sioux City Journal
Congress of the
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
War Lord No Longer
Emperor William for twenty five years has avoided warfare in Europe and may be called the peace lord rather than the war lord.
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War Lord
Kansas City Star
William
Germany
Europe
Monticello Chautauqua and local celebrations noted
Neighborhood news highlights events from Chautauqua at Monticello July 26 to 30 and Olin celebrating the Fourth with Anamosa firemen. Obituaries include Tillman Todd of Springdale Cedar County and Hans Jurgensen of Olin, plus John Lauser Jr. of Cascade. Several civic changes and arrivals noted.
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Chautauqua
Monticello
Olin
Anamosa
Tillman Todd
Springdale
Cedar County
Hans Jurgensen
John Lauser Jr
Cascade
Cascade Township
State University of Iowa
Iowa City Light, Heat & Power Co
Coralville
Iowa River
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Mary Styles
Vermont
Ionsa
Dubuque
Carl Bubrow
Laurel
District Court Proceedings In Anamosa Iowa Session Summary
District court actions include civil cases such as State of Iowa v Vochoski dismissed and bond released, How ell reassigned, Soper v Strutt & Austin decision on motion for specifics, various injunctions and probate matters, guardianships and estates, and the notable fight over tearing down the old Anamosa school building with briefs filed as Judge Treichler takes the case under advisement.
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State of Iowa
Otto Vochoski
Mary C. Howell
J.R. Soper
Strutt & Austin
Lowell State Bank
Frank Jacqui
Tebo Gda
Tebo
Wosoba
Lovell State Bank
Frank Jacque
R. Moore
Board of Directors Independent School District
Anamosa
4. R. Moore
Annmost
Board of Education
Treichler
O. J. Cash
Wade
Iowa
Democratic National Committee
B. Paul
Romley & Romley
William Chamberlain
Cedar Rapids
The Farmer and Living Cost in Walter’s Analysis
The article argues that increased farm production does not raise farmers’ money value and thus may not cut the cost of living. It notes that prices farmers receive align with consumer buying power, and that a panic would lower living costs, while direct producer to consumer channels might reduce costs without harming farmer profits. It critiques tariff claims on food prices and calls for further demonstration.
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Jess
Preachers and Vacations Debate in Sioux City Journal
Charles City Intelligencer reports on a Sioux City Journal piece that asks why ministers and newspaper men differ in taking time off. It argues a preacher can suspend duties while a newspaperman cannot, yet notes constant work may devalue a ministerial effort and that even the devil never takes a vacation.
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Charles City Intelligencer
Sioux City Journal
Kaiser Wilhelm's Mustache Sparks War Bristle
A wry note from the Chicsto Evening Post contrasts Kaiser Wilhelm's mustache with wartime fervor, suggesting the facial hair may be the only thing visibly tense about his stance as conflict looms.
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Chicsto Evening Post
Kaiser Wilhelm
New York Tribune Echoes on June Weather Grumble
The New York Tribune notes that citizens who complained about a raw June are hoped to be satisfied by improvements in the recent weather.
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New York Tribune
Monticello in June 1884 a Roundup of Local Events
The Monticello area reports a busy June with H Viarks buying a half interest in Soelje drug store Sophia Luckey dies at home on the 24th Aw H Hall takes over O R Rastode’s store in Langworthy A son born to Mr and Mrs Matthew Noyes on the 24th The Hast Monticello Mills sold to O R Davis A new Dubuque to Monticello telephone line nears completion The passenger depot moved closer to First Street The Broom Brigade performed by sixteen Monticello girls on the 22nd The Olin Recorder marked three years old The editor issued a special edition Clarence Blanchard left for Dubuque to join the Daily Times A traveling check lost in Monticello following a pocketbook theft The Monticello State Bank added a Diebold vault on the 25th Will Magee starts a photography business in Ashland Nebraska Tiane Maxwell leaves Kahn clothing to travel for a St Paul nursery house Mr and Mrs C B R Applegate celebrate silver wedding on the 18th Elizabeth Spencer dies at 16th The Ames State Agricultural College students Jennie Henderson Anna McConnon Marcus Farwell James Davidson Clarence Coxsee Grant Hicks visit Monticello The Schneider meat market employee B Florin injured stepping from wagon and run over by horses
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H. Viarks
Soelje
Sophia Luckey
Luckey
O. R. Rastode
Langworthy
Aw. H. Halls
Olin Recorder
Clarence Blanchard
The
Express
Dubuque
Bth
Daily Times
Chcos
Monticello State Bank
Will Magee
D. I. Magee
Ashland
Nebraska
Tiane Maxwell
Kahn Clothing
Badé
St. Paul
C. BR. Applegate
Scotch Grove
Elizabeth Spencer
Joseph Clark
Spencer
Letter from 1861 found after long delay in Pottsville
A Civil War era letter from Henry O. Russel of Pottsville, dated May 30 1861 in Fort Washington Maryland, reached his widow via regular mail. It was entrusted to a comrade Richard s of Potts town and later discovered among old papers after his death. The letter describes a fragment of a shirt worn by Colonel Ellsworth when he was shot at Alexandria Virginia after removing the Confederate flag from the Marshall House. The letter is well preserved.
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Fort Washington
Henry O. Russel
Pottsville
Pennsylvania
United States
Richards
Pottatown
Russel
Ellsworth
Alexandria
Marshall House
Root of the Trouble Delaven Cost of Living Quibbles
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat hints that high living costs stem from universal cravings for spring chicken and strawberry shortcake, suggesting consumer demand drives prices. The notice frames inflation as a common grievance among households.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Louisville Courier-Journal warns against speeding youth
A Louisville Cour ier Journal brief urges swatting a sly young felon known for driving forty miles per hour in city streets.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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