July Fourth heat and political echoes in Kansas City
The piece recalls past Democratic national conventions on July 4, noting Seymour’s nomination and a weak electoral showing. It cites Kansas legislature’s failure to abolish the state printer’s office and critiques the State Register’s warnings, while mentioning English campaigns in South Africa and Boers’ costly resistance.
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Democratic Party
Seymour
State Register
Register
South Africa
Ex Governors and Gubernatorial Ambitions in Question
The Vinton Eagle questions whether the Board of Control will become a resting place for ex governors and ex judges and whether this move will end the political hopes of figures like John Downie who aspire to the governorship.
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Vinton Eagle
Board of Control
John Downie
A few lawmakers split on anti pass law majority
The piece notes a constitutional hurdle for an anti pass law. It describes lawmakers who want the measure to pass for records but fear it will not secure a constitutional majority. It portrays a tension between support and fear of blocking the law.
Legislature outlines notice requirement for petitions
The legislature proposes banning surprise mulcr petitions and requires a notice of intention before circulating measures. It argues that had this rule existed two years ago, saloons would not have gained legal standing in Jones county.
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Mulcr
Jones County
Republicans set March primary for county offices
In Delaware County the Republicans will elect their candidates for county offices on the last Saturday in March. The Jones County Republicans have not fallen into year round campaigning, with nominations already made in September.
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Delaware County
Jones County
Census Enumerators Named for District to Be Appointed
Newspapers seek the district census supervisor’s list of enumerators, but the Director forbids public release until exam papers or test schedules go to Washington for review. Appointments may be altered. examinations are ongoing and lists go forward March 26.
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Washington
Colorado Faces Tuberculosis Wave With Public Alarm
Colorado, long a Mecca for consumptives, sees rising tuberculosis cases due to visitors and residents' exposure. The state board of health warns of airborne germs contaminating the atmosphere and the increasing risk to healthy residents. The era of welcome for the sick is ending as the spread raises concern.
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Colorado
Board of Health
President seeks Porto Rican relief fund from tariff proceeds
The President asked Congress to dedicate over 2 million dollars collected from Porto Rican imports since the Spanish evacuation to relief for Porto Ricans. Congress, especially Democrats, rejected returning the money, balking at McKinley's plan and showing partisan, not statesman, behavior.
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Congress
United States
McKinley
The Little Christian in New Lippincott Fun
Maarten Maartens story praised as diverting and lively in a March issue. A Dubuque special election on water works ownership produced 3133 votes for and 439 against. Women voters in Dubuque supported 276 for and 33 against the measure.
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Maarten Maartens
New Lippincott
Dubuque
Remley Support Grows in Jones County for Supreme Judge Nomination
The Jones county bar unanimously endorses H. M. Remley for the supreme court judge seat while Col. Clark of Cedar Rapids faces opposition from Remley supporters in Linn and Jones counties. Delegates cite Remley’s integrity and district court record and reject partisan pressures in favor of unity and respect for Remley’s qualifications.
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Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Judge Remley
Remiley
Linn County
Juiin County
Burnham
Jones County
Judge Remle
M. W. Herrick
A. A. Cole
J. W. Coxsee
B. H. Miller
T. R. Breanbrack
Iowa
H. M. Remley
Tax Ferret Contracts Raise Questions at County Level
The Tipton Advertiser reports Iowa counties increasingly contract with tax ferreting firms for back-tax collection. Cities share costs in some plans, and commissions rise to 80 percent in Muscatine and 18 percent in Polk. Critics note reduced county receipts and potential evasion reduction claims. Assessors gain as property listings increase ahead of investigations.
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Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Muscatine County
Commission
Polk County
Woodbury County
Des Moines
Read and Respect It Boldness in Chicago Times-Herald
The Chicago Times-Herald emphasizes boldness honesty and intelligence as essential to editors guiding public interest. It highlights how readers value the paper for its direct reporting and respectability, noting rising circulation and home presence.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Anamosa Attorneys Form New Copartnership
Messrs. C. J. Cash and B. E. Rhinehart of Anamosa have formed a new law copartnership. They are described as reliable young men and expected to build a strong firm.
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Messrs
C. J. Cash
B. E. Rhinehart
Anamosa
Elopement Marriage Ties Iowa Couple in Dubuque
Alice McDonald nineteen of Anamosa and Herbert Fortney twenty three of Olin wed in Dubuque on Tuesday. The marriage is described as an elopement with the bride’s father opposing the match.
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Anamosa
Herbert Fortney
Olin
Dubuque
Wyoming Journal
Cascade fair talks and county court notices span Iowa
In Cedar county discussions surface on discontinuing the Cascade fair while court in Cedar county declares a malcr petition sufficient and valid. Clarence Livingood of Manchester buys two $200 harps. A powder keg explosion at Gustavus Horn’s farm near Dunkerton, Blackhawk county fatally injures two children. The Robi. Chrystal remains to be buried in Golden cemetery in Ryan later this month. Conductor Tom Hefner of Farley marries Ella Warren. Delaware county reports a notable divorce Whitaker versus Whitaker with custody questions. The Dubuque Herald wins printing contract for the Board of Control quarterly bulletin for 1900.
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Manchester
Golden Cemetery
Tom Hefner
Farley
Ella Warren
Hefner
Cedar Rapids
Delaware County
Whitaker
Board of Control
Lent observance instructions from Archbishop Hennessy
The late Archbishop of Dubuque issues Lent observance guidance read in churches two weeks earlier. It outlines daily fasts except Sundays, allowances for meat on certain days, and exemptions for workers, with mortifications urged. Devotions on Wednesdays and Fridays remain, and a March collection for missions will be sent to the chancery.
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Hennessy
Dubuque
Holy See
Baltimore
Chancery
Iam
Joan Hennessy
Pungent Points From the Chicago News
A collection of wry aphorisms on timing honesty humor and human folly. The piece riffs on ratifications of social behavior and the quirks of everyday life with tart witticisms and pointed observations about manners money and morals.
District court actions finalize estates and civil disputes
The district court chaired by Judge Treichler wraps numerous estates through final reports authority to distribute funds and private real estate sales. Guardianships, mortgage renewals, and appraisals proceed while civil cases see settlements, default judgments, and decrees quieting title with references to March 16 and March 12 deadlines.
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Monticello Area Property Transfers and Local Moves
A flood of land transfers and relocations announced for Monticello and surrounding towns. Griswold sells cows and departs the area. James McConaughy plans a restaurant move from Monticello to Anamosa. O H Soetje advertises sale of the Monticello Times plant in ten days.
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Onslow
Monticello
Wyoming Journal
James McConaughy
Anamosa
Holt
James
Anamosa Journal
O. H. Soetje
The
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Anamosa Eureka
Magazine Offer and Cold Remedy Advertisement
The Express and Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean can be had together for $2.00 for advance paying subscribers only. Also promotes Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets with a no cure no pay claim at 26e. O H Soetje is listed as sole agent.
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Chicago
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O. H. Soetje Sole Agt
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