Camara’s Philippine voyage faces Dewey’s quick challenge
The report notes Camara is underway to the Philippines with two or three solid vessels while many others are inferior. It predicts Dewey will mirror his Manila victory and swiftly neutralize Camara. Congress member Perkins loses renomination at last Thursday’s convention, with Judge Lot Thomas elected as the new candidate and regarded as a strong winner.
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Philippines
Dewey
Manila
Perkins
Lot Thomas
Judge Thomas
U. S
Smithsonian Institution
Maine
Omaha
Exposition Grounds
G. W. Wattles
Mississippi River
Fifth District Editorial association elects officers in Omaha
At the meeting in Omaha last Thursday the Fifth District Editorial association elected E. E. Taylor of the Star-Clipper Traer as president C. J. Adams of the Courier Reinbeck as vice president Cyrenus Cole of the Republican Cedar Rapids as secretary and J. P. Dotson of the Reflector Marshalltown as treasurer.
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Fifth District Editorial Association
Omaha
E. E. Taylor
Star-Clipper
Traer
C. J. Adams
Courier
Reinbeck
Cyrenus Cole
Republican
Cedar Rapids
J. P. Dotson
Reflector
Marshalltown
Finn Fusion Candidate for Congress Faces Scrutiny
The Cedar Rapids Gazette discusses George L. Finn the fusion candidate in Iowa's Eighth district. It contrasts praise for his steadiness across platforms with a distant, colorful note labeling him hydra headed and able to digest various heresies in political races.
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The
Cedar Rapids
George L. Finn
Finn
Contest Hopes Rise Over Perkins Defeat In District
The loss of Perkins in the Eleventh district fuels ambition among rivals aiming to unseat Hager and Updegraff. In Updegraff’s district James Blythe contemplates a congressional bid but fears another convention defeat.
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Perkins
Hager
Updegraff
James Blythe
Blythe
Entomologist Prof Osborn Resigns for OSU Chair
Prof Herbert Osborn, renowned entomology professor at the State Agricultural College, accepts the chair of zoology and entomology at Ohio State University. Iowa loses a dedicated contributor to farming through practical entomological research and published reports.
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Herbert Osborn
State Agricultural College
Ohio State University
Iowa
Oregon Progress Note From Eugene City Letter
Honorable H. M. Yoran writes to J. B. Smith from Eugene City Oregon reporting that Oregon set a strong pace for other states. He notes a perfect union of democrats populists and free silver republicans facing a sound money victory and predicts parties will avoid the 16 to 1 sinker in future elections.
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M. Yoran
J.B. Smith
Eugene City
Oregon
The Clinton Age Weighs 16 to 1 Quarrel in Democracy
The Clinton Age notes that democracy keeps its charm despite a claim of 16 to 1 but cites Democratic members resisting the notion. A citizen compares the 16 to 1 heresy to Republican prohibition, saying the party bears it yet struggles to discard it.
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The
Clinton Age
Cherry Sisters lose libel suit against Des Moines Leader
The Cherry Sisters failed in a $10,000 damages suit against the Des Moines Leader for reproducing an Odebolt Chronicle account of their performance. After evidence, the defense urged a directed verdict arguing no libel or co partnership without special damages, which the court granted, resulting in a verdict for the defendants.
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Cherry
Taxation Burden on Corporations Reassessed
The Minneapolis Times argues that populists and free silver advocates misjudge corporate taxes. It states corporations bear the tax as an expense, not the public, and price controls may prevent passing the burden on to consumers.
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The
Minneapolis Times
Bankrupt Law Passes Congress Amid Amendments
The bankruptcy bill, championed by Mr. Henderson, cleared the senate after heavy amendments. It aims to reset debtors’ finances but threatens bankers and country creditors. It ends creditor favoritism, requiring pro rata shares and reducing security advantages for creditors.
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Congress
House
Henderson
Third Town
Senate
Oregon GOP platform cited in Carroll Herald urging national stance
The Carroll Herald urges endorsing the national party platform at the state convention while noting the GOP’s shift toward the gold standard. It argues bimetalism via an international congress is unlikely and cites Oregon’s victory on a gold standard platform as a guide for campaign issues.
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The
Carroll Herald
Oregon
Sioux City
Iowa
War tax bill mandates stamps on bank documents
The new war tax law takes effect tomorrow morning requiring a two cent revenue stamp on deeds mortgages contracts leases bills of lading telegrams insurance policies drafts and other bank issued documents. Noncompliance will be penalized and proper stamps will be stocked by lawyers and conveyancers for their clients.
Fifth District Platform Omits Key Slavery and Reconstruction Pledges
In a conservative shift the Fifth district Republican platform makes no reference to protection or abolition of slavery and reconstruction policy. Des Moines Leader notes the omission would have caused furor years ago, now seen as routine. Burlington Hawkeye comments on national issues deemed settled.
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Des Moines
Burlington Hawkeye
Weirsten
Clark
W. IT. R. Co
Prev Wire
A. A. Human
Independent to Relaunch as Weekly Magazine in July
Twenty years ago weekly papers shrank from blanket sheets to smaller formats. The Independent of New York declares its first issue in July will become a weekly magazine roughly the size of the Century with a cover and about 84 pages, expanding as needed.
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Harpers’ Weekly
Scientific American
Independent of New York
Elgin Butter Market Reported Firm at Sixteen Cents
The Elgin butter market was reported last Monday as firm with average sales priced at sixteen cents.
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Elgin
Iowa Delegation Tours Omaha Exposition Highlights Government Building
About 120 members of the Editorial Association of the Fifth District of Iowa visited the Trans Mississipp i Exposition in Omaha under E H Sherman. They toured the government building with its $200000 exhibit and praised the Midway attractions while noting Iowa’s displays in Agriculture Town and Horticulture.
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Fifth District
Iowa
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Co
E. H. Sherman
Omaha
Colorado
Chicago
Nebraska
Illinois
Town
Missouri
Blairstown Youth Named West Point Cadet
George A. Lynch of Blairstown, aged eighteen, was appointed a West Point cadet from the district. He led a class of 88 candidates examined at Cedar Rapids with the highest markings. Wm. H. Smyth of Marion ranked second.
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George A. Lynch
Blairstown
West Point
Cedar Rapids
Wm. H. Smyth
Marion
Anamosa Attorney Chas Cash Marries Maggie Kennedy
Anamosa attorney Charles J. Cash wed Maggie Kennedy of Sioux City last week. The couple attended the Omaha Exposition together.
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Chas. J. Cash
Anamosa
Maggie Kennedy
Sioux City
Omaha Exposition
Delaware County Split Over State Office Candidacy
The Manchester Press notes two Delaware county contenders for state offices Merriam for auditor and Haeberle for treasurer. The Cedar Rapids Republican calls the dual candidacy inevitable and potentially ruinous for both, urging county unity and restraint until local contests are settled.
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Manchester
Delaware County
F. I. Merriam
H.C. Haeherle
Tno
Cedar Rapids
H. CG. Haeberle
Herrioté
Merriam
Haeberle
Couty
Dubuque
Delaware Beang
Hareberle
Hoeherle
Haeberile
Baptist Young People's Union Rail and Water Trip to Buffalo
The Baptist Young People's Union offers a round trip to Buffalo via Nickel Plate with water or rail options between Cleveland and Buffalo, within a final ticket limit. For details contact J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adament, Chicago.
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Buffalo
Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland
J. Y. Calahan
Adament
Chicago
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