Legislature Fixes March Eighteenth for Final Adjournment
A joint resolution proposes March eighteenth as the legislature final adjournment date. Des Moines republican papers announce Hon. John Herriott faces no opposition for renomination as state treasurer. Congratulations go to editor Crouch of the Oxford Mirror on his recent marriage to Miss Phil Hensley of Oxford Junction.
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Des Moines
John Herriott
Crouch
The
Oxford Mirror
Phil Hensley
Oxford Junction
Cedar Rapids Ministers Publish Weekly Opinion Column
The Cedar Rapids ministers cooperate with the Sunday Cedar Rapids Republican by supplying a weekly column of comment on current topics each Sunday morning.
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Cedar Rapids
Correspndents in Key West and Washington昵称 referred as liars
Readers label the field reporters as deceitful figures, echoing the Apostle John who declares "he is a liar, and the truth is not in him." The remark reflects public distrust in contemporary journalism.
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Key West
Washington
John
Postmaster Nomination Settled in Mt. Vernon Fight
The Mt. Vernon post office dispute ends as Lozier withdraws his name and Mr. Cousins recommends W. H. Moore a one arm soldier appointed by the president as postmaster.
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Mt. Vernon
Mr. Lozier
Cousins
W. H. Moore
Judge Remley Heads Linn County District Court Term
Linn county papers praise Judge Remley for efficient handling of business during the late district court term. The Republican lauds it as history making and notes broad approval across party lines and among fellow citizens.
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Remley
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Everitt Coquelette
Wm. Coquelette
Coggon
Hill
Marion
Jones County District Court
Henry Mentzer
Central City
Klondike
Alaska
Cigar Passage Stays In Campaign Practices
Lawmakers defeated Representative Blake's bill to ban passing cigars during campaigns. Peddlers who funded their way to the legislature opposed the measure, killing it decisively this session. Voters may continue to smoke when candidates distribute cigars.
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Blake
Voters urged not to trust party papers on post offices
The Belle Plaine Herald rebukes partisan claims about district newspapers being postmasters. It notes no publishers in Jones Cedar Linn counties serve as postmasters or ran for the job and calls the writer a poor critic of veracity.
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Belle Plaine
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Cedar Counties
Linn County
Des Moines Lectures Describe Herron as Honest Yet Unwell
Lafe Young of the Iowa Capital observed Prof. George D. Herron during three Grinnell linked lectures in Des Moines. The editor called Herron lean and nervous, noting a dark view of the world and suggesting a possible long period without hearty meals.
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Town College
Grinnell
Des Moines
Lafe Young
Towa Capital
Cascade Democrats Consider Solo Municipal Ticket
The Cascade democrats plan to nominate a municipal ticket alone rather than unite with the republicans. The Pioneer cites resentment toward the republican party’s state and national posture. Republicans may field a ticket or join a citizens’ slate, predicting backlash if the democrats win. The piece argues for nonpartisan city government to reduce local dissention.
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Union
Citizens
Monticello
Ex-President Harrison at Lincoln Banquet Urges Honest Tax Pay
Harrison denounces tax dodging by the wealthy and urges full payment of public burdens. He cites Lincoln and warns that a half taxed, half free nation cannot endure. calls for reform leadership from wealth holders and corporate managers.
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State Finances Under Scrutiny as Legislature Debates Levy
Legislative committees release a biennial revenue synopsis for 1898 1899 showing receipts expenditures and a projected debt of 422 826 60 at year end 1898. Bills on Temple amendment Ray textbook uniformity and board of control face heated debate amid calls to cut institutional funding and avert new debt.
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Law Amends School Treasurer and Board Election Rules
The legislature enacts changes to school treasurer selection and board composition. Independent districts with villages gain five directors. rural districts adjust to three or five members. Treasurers now serve two-year terms and are elected in districts where the electorate includes all or part of a city or town.
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General Assembly
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Chicago Times-Herald 1898 News Dealer Spotlight
The Chicago Times-Herald highlights its 1898 presence as a must have for households with newsdealers stocking the edition. It emphasizes broad distribution and popularity among readers seeking daily updates.
The Man for the Hour
The New York Tribune lauds President McKinley for Washington like leadership and calm, measured judgment. Ex-President Harrison commends McKinley for prudent preparation, patient deliberation, and firm, just action when needed.
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School book bill sparks clash over uniformity in education
Report notes State Teachers' Association and other school officials oppose the Ray bill for uniform state school books and may be echoing arguments used by book trusts.
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County Seat Fight Prompts Ground Offer for Court House
In Hancock county a county seat wrangle unfolds as Britt residents propose gifting a $5,000 plot for a brick courthouse costing $24,000 if the county relocates the seat. The political wager centers on securing the county seat through this ground donation and construction.
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Hancnck County
Britt
Thither
George M. Christian Named U S Marshal Selects Deputy Staff
Drs Moines reports George M. Christian preparing to assume office as United States marshal. The deputy roster includes Hedrick of Ottumwa as office deputy John McCormack field deputy at Keokuk Willis of Perry as field deputy in Des Moines ScNaught of Clinton in the western division Delmage of Lorimer in the southern district and four Mount Pleasant men in the eastern division.
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Road board rules amid cross roads and forks of the road
The article notes updates in road supervision urging wooden guide boards on district roads set on hardwood posts four feet in and eight feet high, with supervisors liable for duty failures. It also reports the Mirror’s wedding bells for Phil Hensley and Rev. D Ke Uloans officiating, in a quiet family ceremony last night.
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Bright Skies in the West Fourth Article Highlights Midwest Intellectual Giants
In his fourth article, Franklin Matthews cites a Chicago editor on Kansas and Nebraska, quoting a public figure who predicts an American race rising from the Midwest. The piece praises native born Kansans and Nebraskans as highly intelligent, noting ninety percent native-born and growing intellectual giants despite past hardships.
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