Republican Convention Names Iowa Delegates for St Louis
The Iowa Republican state convention elected at large delegates J A Gear D B Henderson J S Clarkson and W Hepburn. District delegates were chosen for the St Louis convention including C M Jenkin J M Davis S L Baker Geo W French Ed Knott J F Merry S B Zeigler Ed Collins G R Struble S W Rathbun Calvin Manning W H Needham A B Cummins L Banks Wilson R P Spence John N Baldwin Silas Wilson George C Call H W Macomber F Helsell E C Roach and others. Allison remains in the presidential race with Brant named Linn County representative. The piece notes the Supreme Court’s workload and mentions the late Christian Coonrad dying near Mannae Delaware County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolliver
A.B. Cummins
Des ‘Moines
Ada
J. A. Gear
Cal
D. B. Henderson
J.S. Clarkson
Fayette
Ed. Collins
Worth County
Struble
Tama
S. Www
Rathbun
Linn County
Calvin Manning
Wapello
W.H. Needham
Keokuk County
Des Moines
Dr. Bevington
Winterset
Marshall County Republicans Endorse Bob Cousins for Re-election
The Marshall County Republicans vote unanimously to endorse Bob Cousins for re-election to Congress. The endorsement is described as a strong show of support for the able representative and is expected to resonate throughout the district according to the Express.
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Marshall County
Bob Cousins
THE
Express
Burnham of Benton County Seeks Supreme Judge Seat
Judge Geo W Burnham of Benton county is announced by the Vinton Eagle as a candidate for supreme judge. He is well equipped for the position and backed by friends in the Fifth district, likely to be heard from around convention time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W., Burnham
Benton County
The
Vinton Eagle
Burnham
Fifth District
Resolutions Laud Leviator Allison by State Convention
The State convention adopted lengthy resolutions praising Leviator Allison as a statesman and presidential candidate. Drafted by Hon. Jacob Rich, the remarks emphasize his qualifications and past work, though the tributes are noted for their excessive length.
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Allison
Jacob Rich
Berry Detective Agency found guilty of manslaughter
A Chicago jury rebuked private detectives last Saturday by convicting six members of the Berry Detective Agency of manslaughter, challenging the value of detective work and the evidence presented in the case.
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Chicago
Berry
Keeley institute to be founded in Monticello
The Manchester Herald notes plans for a Keeley institute in Monticello. The paper questions the value of such a facility, suggesting skepticism about whether the ensuing results would justify the investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
America
Keeley Institute
Monticello
Long Distance Line Installed at County Clerk Office
A long distance telephone has been installed in the county clerk’s office enabling calls to Des Moines or Chicago with no expense to the county. County officers and attorneys may use it for long or short distances at regular central office rates while the courthouse railing has been reconfigured to create an attorney-only enclosure.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Court House
Anamosa Eureka
Weather Wrinkles March With Uncertain Shifts
March brings changeable weather and light flurry patterns with unsuccessful attempts at warmth. Sudden chills trigger colds and sore throats as reports indicate a notable rise in illness across areas.
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Itn
Session progress in Iowa Senate and Jones County court notes
Des Moines March 9 1896 report shows Iowa Twenty sixth general assembly nearing code completion with loans and building concerns resolved while temperance tweaks and age of consent set. Fort Madison prison enlargement funding. court docket for March term in Jones County reveals probate and foreclosure actions with numerous guardianship appointments and judgments.
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Des Moines
Owa
Twenty-sixth General Assembly
General Assembly
Senate
Twenty Second General Assembly
Temple
Clark
Adair
Palmer
Parrott
Towit
Capitol
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Anamosa
Wm. P. Wolf
Hi Brainard
Albert Kiburz
John Jacobs
Jacobs
Mary M. Propst
Ira Propst
Wm. Byerly
N. Potter
Benj. R. Simpson
Ann M. Simpson
Frank L. Osborn
W.D. Sheean
W. B. Skinner
Geo. E. Noble
J. K. Hale
Melvina H. McDonough
Francis Seeery
Betsey Williams
Geo. Bennett
C. M. Brown
A. Heitchen
W. D. Sheean
George W. Meade
Mary A. T. Holt
P. Washington
Augusta M. Ackerman
Wm Kehoe
State House Advances Cigarette Prohibition Measure
The House adopts a modified bill as a substitute for Morrison and allows cross state sales by wholesalers and jobbers while prohibiting manufacture and sale of cigarettes and cigarette paper within the state. Heavy fines and penalties accompany violations as another contentious issue moves forward.
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House
Presidential Preferences Open to Iowa Voters by Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette invites Iowa readers to submit their first and second presidential choices by postal card. Include your name and post office address for publication to verify vote integrity and prevent ballot stuffing.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
Towa
Rowdy remark sparks debate over free silver tone
A folded snippet from Texas Siftings recalls a heated moment as a speaker mocks the free silver advocate, joking about a "golden harp" amid a charged exchange that hints at political tensions of the era.
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St.Peter
Angel
Texas Siftings
Land Transfers From Ato z to Various Purchasers
A long list of property transfers shows numerous individuals and entities, including Roxy A Markham, John TL Starks, Mary Scott, Frank Kubert, Colemaan Blmmans, and others, buying and selling parcels across sections and townships. The entries name buyers and sellers along with approximate parcel locations and sometimes lot or section numbers in Wyoming, Monticello, Madison, Castle Grove, and related areas.
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Roxy A Markham
Mirtha M Markham
Lots
Anamosa
John TL Starks
Js Weaver
Walmer
Droibelbis
Batiste
Hagan
Mary Scott
Hoot
Anamoba
Sion
Frank Kubert
Geo Ledalna
Swid Hoc Loxford
Wim. Borger
Emma G ‘Trammond
Soo
Oxford
Geoff Walston
Wit Polley
Bile
Polkoy
Tarn Polkoy
Wyoming
Joseph Olgar
O ’Rinker
Hold Alma Blakeslee
Hos
Violet Foimworto
John Garis
Lind
Puiniel Brady
Lund
Lundborr
Bradatroot
Monticello
Rogers & Stansale
Kilot
Balre
PobicolhGaso
Joseph Kelger
Cpeperee
Rene Nee Nancey
Garrison
Toi Dorrymin
Mateview Voc
Cceeee
Nelson Ilnkas
Murfield
Groentield
Cere
Broderick Starks
Ginric
Radd Monticello
Obarios Bi Benson
Midwood
Nis
Alg
Nord
Wyopantel Hddioman
hVornon
MJ McNollly
Jackhon
Oseese
Shaifer
Charles
Bator Hotton
Peek
Ann- Aghol
I ‘Nichols
Wiley
Goder
Madison
Gund Hila Petrie
David Sungi
Houger
Varvell
Ada Barker
Niel I Hamlton
Uwl
Mallicent
Wobberson
Bunean
Wolcomb
Shaw
Magel M Bopnar
Kinner
Strawberry Hill
Sco
Coleman Simmons
Ghrisi
Quandt
Hale
Asn Alspach
James ‘B' Johnson
James B Johnson
Goo Jackson
Susanna Parsons
Loews
Wouvel Ozendek
John Bonesehok
John Auracher
Frank ‘Grover
Greenfield
William Conway
Orr
Albert Smith
McAleary
Rome
OW Wright
Anna ‘Trenneay
Radd
James Henak
Joseph Henak
Ago
Joseph Tomlinson
Flenry
Joseph
William’ Ntrench
Benedict Sherman
Jdnoy
Goleman
Hae
John McNally
Pollar
Igworth E
Asa
Aispuch
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David Brant
Linn. County
Supreme Court
Rothrock
McKinley
Monley
Christian Coonrad
Mannae
Delaware County
Young
Fort’ Madison
Boards of Directors
Iunday
Junkin
Montgomery
Correctionville
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Blanchard
Ladd
Funk
Okoboji Dam
Martin
Civil Cares
Abbie Matson
Mace
Geo. Dorsey
Geo. R. Moore
A. E. Taylor
John Fry
H. Wernimont
Schoonover
W. W
Sutliff
Remon
Pheobe A. Culver
Magdalina Nipp
A. P. Jennings
Cecil Thompson
Esen Wood
Buel
R. Wood
Buel R. Wood
Bert Hubbard
John Henley
Wm. A Hogar
I, FaNer, Sons &Co
F.landesman
L. Schoonover
J. A. Overly
G.W
G. L. Lovell
Matilda’ Ommen
Matilda Ommen
Daniel Hogan
Gay & Son
Frederick Brown
Geo. H. Bennett
A. L. Fairbanks
Joseph Urban
Wmn. P. Wolf
Mary B. Babcock
Sarah E. van Slyke
Emily J. ‘Nichola
W. J.chamberlain
Guardian Ad Litem
W. H. Alexander
J. N. Smith
R. G. Lyons
Porter Weaver
Charles W. Huston
Sarah A. ‘Isham
Dillon
BE. Propst
W. A. Millerva
Geo. W. Fish
Wm. R. Belding
W. K. Grimm
E. W. Gawley
H. Pelkey
J. M. Bodenhoffer
Chester L. Butler
Wm. T. Shawva
J. G. Parsons
Brasted & Prentice
Rt. W. Templeman
a _H. Carter Sons
M. S. Johnson
M.P. Smith
Leamon van
Russell Birkett
Brasted & Prentiss
J. W Norris Et al
M. W. Hoyt Ve. M
Johnson
Hall
Monticello State Bank Gar
H. G. Vernimont
J. W. Coxsee
Monticello State Bank
John Henely
H. Newnaber
John McDonald
Thos
H. Story
A. J. Kuhlman
J. W. Curtright
D. Chadwick
L. F. Waggon
J. McDonald
G. W. James
S. W
Underwood
Elizabeth Crawford
J. W. Overly
G. W
G. M. Hogeboom
Vernimont & Parrott
Valley Nat'l, Bank
Grimm Et al
Town Packing Co
M.S. Johnson
Richard Zacher
First ST
South Side
Ani
Remley & Brcanbrack
M. W. Herrick
Ptorney
Jonogoo
Town
Dubuque
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
J. W. Doxsee
Lowa
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
Attonnny ‘Am’ Law
Oscar Rapids, Lown
C.w.&c.l. Lovell
Lanka
Tennsact 'Saeral Banking
Ollige
Bidwell
W. A. Mirick
W. W. Hunter
M. D. Hwysician
Monticallo
Deo. Inelis
M.D. Pays
Oalla
H. Shipman
First Street
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Center Junction
J. E
E. L. Gilmore
M. D. Physicians and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
Firat Street
B. Rundle
Over Postoffice
Dennes Coughlan
D. D.ss. de Ote
Hicka & Eilere
Atore
Monticello, Iowa
W. B. Pearson
D. D
Entist
Shaw's
Cudworth's Hardware Store
Pony
J. H. Lathrop
Udotionder
Oxford Junction
Wil Ory
J.B. Smith
Sedds
Peter, Henderson, & CO
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