Maquoketa Quarrel Shapes Local Politics And Press Power
Republicans in Maquoketa split and aided Democrats to elect a aldermen majority. The Maquoketa Excelsior becomes semi weekly as Dan Priauxs presses ahead. The Clinton Age warns legislators that printers will have the last word. Dubuque raises 50000 for Finley hospital endowment with 50000 from August Sluminer and 25000 from H. L. Stout. Carson City predicted as Mecca for high roller sports drawing a rowdy crowd. City clerks publish municipal ballots in papers, though law exempts such notices. A curative act may aid banks and corporations in self serving notarial instruments. Eckerlebe granted new trial for Mina Keil murder near Bellevue due to juror bias. Senators Teller and Dubois threaten to stall tariff bills until free silver is secured. People settled diluted money by ballot last fall.
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Teller
Dubois
Senate
Rail magnate J. J. Hill faces editorial on Northern Pacific
The Minneapolis Daily Times denounces J. J. Hill as he absorbs a controlling stake in the Northern Pacific, warning of possible harm to St. Paul and Minneapolis. Editorials by John Blanchard urge public scrutiny and response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Daily Times
J. J. Hill
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapolis
John Blanchard
Banks to reveal depositors under new tax measure
The proposed bill would force all banks to supply the assessor with a true list of depositors and their credit balances, challenging tax dodgers who have relied on banker silence. This applies to both public and private banks.
Early Iowa Education Pioneers Mentioned in Obituary
Mrs Susan Russell, recently deceased in Jefferson, is claimed as Iowa’s first lady teacher for 1837 near Burlington. Barrett Whittemore, longtime county resident, taught a four month term in Dubuque in 1834 as the territory’s second schoolteacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Russell
Jefferson
Iowa
Burlington
Territory
Barrett Whittemore
This
Dubuque
Senator Allison and the bankruptcy bill dispute
The paper praised Allison for pushing the bankruptcy bill but Iowa constituents oppose it. Citizens see benefits for city wholesalers but fear harm to bankers and retailers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Congress
Iowa
Democratic paper backs Daniel Kerr for governor nomination
The Grundy Center newspaper endorses Daniel Kerr for the gubernatorial nomination on a free silver ticket. It questions Kerr responsibility for the suggestion and notes a prior, harsh pun made when he ran as a Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy Center
Daniel Kerr
Daniel
County Superintendents to Hold First Class Teacher Certificates
The new code requires county superintendents to possess first class teacher certificates. It remains unclear if state board examiners or county certificates satisfy the rule. The provision aims to ensure superintendents can teach and demonstrate strong instructional and intellectual qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Examiners
Tax rules on bonds for deed and mortgage cited
A correspondent asks about tax dodges via bonds for deed to avoid paying taxes on deferred purchase money. The editor cites Iowa law and Supreme Court rulings that the balance due on a farm sale is taxable as personal property, regardless of the form of securing the debt. Also notes President McKinley’s inauguration and Cuba reports with prudent foreign policy commentary.
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The
Xpress
My Township
Iowa
Supreme Court
Meyer
County of
Dubuque
McGregor
van Pell
24Th Town
Curfew enforcement debate hits Cascade juveniles
The Cascade Courier notes weak curfew enforcement as a key issue in curfew ordinances adopted by many towns. It argues that even with bells at 7 p.m. children ignore the rule and questions how one officer can enforce homebound orders on hundreds of youths.
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Cascade
Courier
President Cleveland Veto Blocked by House Vote
The president vetoed the immigration bill and the House overrode it last night by a sizable margin. The final tally stood 198 to 37 in favor of overcoming the veto.
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Cleveland
House
Literary notices preview upcoming works and serials
Dr Nansen’s voyage book is published by Harpers in two volumes for 10. Roberts Bros. will publish Halket of Mashonaland by Olive Schreiner. McClure’s prints St Ives after Stevenson’s death. Conan Doyle’s Rodney Stone tied to boxing lore. Scribner’s new Howells serial The Story of a Play. Midland Monthly praised for Grant reminiscence and West life account.
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Dr. Nansen
North Pole
Harpers
Messrs
Roberts Bros
Peter Halket
Mashonaland
Olive Schreiner
Robert Louis Stevenson
W. D. Howells
The
Midland Monthly
Johnson Brigham
Grant
McClure
Century
the Midland
West
Midland
Monticello Express Receives a New Dress Across Newspapers
Neighborly notes celebrate the Monticello Express’s fresh appearance and clearer type in many county papers. Editors praise its neat, bright layout and improving quality, calling it one of Iowa’s better country weeklies and a model for the region.
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Independence Bulletin - Journal
The
Monticello Express
Farley Advertiser
Monticello
Express
Jones County
Maquoketa Excelsior
Monrceito Express
Jones County Times
Tur Express
Vinton Review
Monticrito Express
Cascade Courier
Doxsee
the Express
Iowa
Manchester Press
Monticento Express
Hopkinton
Bro. Doxsee
Tue Express
Charles E Hunt Named City Editor In Mankato Daily Record
Charles E Hunt formerly of Monti cello becomes the city editor of the Daily Record in Mankato Minnesota.
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Charles E. Hunt
Monticello
The
Daily Record
Mankato
Minnesota
Fashion Notes and Witty Wisdom from The Feminine Observer
Gleaned from Hachanges the piece surveys trends in veils worn under the chin fur hats and opera bags bold red home décor and the evolving role of women in society. It lampoons health claims and streetcar fare gripes while detailing dress codes gloves boots and attitudes shaping daily life.
Pertinent Points from the Globe-Democrat on Marriage and Manners
A collection of wry observations on married life and gender dynamics. The notes comment on kissing danger, economy, streetcar behavior, grudges, ministers, hats, temper, and social expectations. The tone is aphoristic and satirical about men and women.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
When Lincoln Was First Inaugurated article
Stephen Fiske describes Lincoln's 1861 journey from Springfield to Washington and the inauguration events in the Ladies' Home Journal, contrasting the nation's condition then with the era of McKinley.
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Lincoln
Brect McKinley
Stephen Fiske
Mr. Fiske
Mr. Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Washington
Ladies’ Home Journal
Stowe on Muscles and Moral Labor in 19th Century
The piece cites Harriet Beecher Stowe arguing that vigorous domestic work could develop women’s muscles. It also notes obituaries and local notices including Mrs. Hester McGune’s death in Belle Plaine, a piano fundraiser in Cascade, a fire at Diamond Creamery’s ice house in Hopkinton, and a hand injury from a stallion in Wyoming Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Hester McGune
John V. McCune
Daniel Hill
Belle Plaing
Diamond Creamery Co
Osford Mirror
Death of County Superintendent Cowan’s Mother
The mother of County Superintendent T. J. Cowan died at Mr. Pleasant last Friday night. The funeral was held at Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Cowan attended the rites and returned last evening. Further particulars will appear in our next issue. Anamose Iureka.
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T. J. Cowan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maquoketa
Dan Priaulx
Clinton Age
Finley Hospital
August Slumimer
Waverly
H. L. Stout
Carson City
Eckerlebe
Mina Keil
Bellevue
William McKinley
United States
McKinley
Republican Party
William E. Curtis
Chicago Record
Cuba
Havanna
Spain
State Department
Olney
Ake
Royal Baring
Monticelo Express
Manchester
Toledo
Tur Montick
Lo Express
Anamosa Eureka
Hawkeye
Wheatland Gazette
Monvich
Feminine
Star Clothing
Happy Home Clothing
Happy Home
S. J. Errickson & Co
Mias Gibson
Rey. Bulear
Glee Club
James Kegley
Kirkpatrick
Wyoming Journal
M. W. Herrick
Tworny and
Copnselorat Law
Mon- A Tselle, Jones Co
Jowa
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
Offivo
Poblothug
J. W. Coxsee
Monti- Avello
Monticello Bunt
J. Ny Hughes
Codir Teds
C.w.&c.l. Loy I Ankdrs
Hidwell’s Block
Opera House
Town
W. A. Mirick
Ottice
Jowi
Geo. Inglis
Patera
Qualls
O. Jr. Schipmaan
Hirst Street
T. B. Kent
Ofice
Milo Street
Postofice
Center Junction
Paysicians and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
Fliat Street
Own
O. B. Rundle
Monticello Bank
Wm.j. Coughlan
D. D.S. Entist
Hicks & Eilers
Atore
W. B. Pearson
D.D.S
Enrist
Anamosa
J. H. Lathrop
Auciionerer
Oxford Junction
Will
J. B. Smith
R. Ricker
John Gibson
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