Reappointment and city salary dispute noted
Geo Delevan will oversee fish law violators for two years. Luther A Brewer of Cedar Rapids Republican is reappointed as state oil inspector. Judge Waterman says the Dubuque aldermen did not commit a crime by raising salaries. demurrers to the incidents sustained. Publican state convention suggests the city should handle the convention better than Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Delevan
The
Cedar
Rapids -Republican
Waterman
Dubuque
Des. Moines
Grand Jury
Drake
Luther A. Brewer
Cedar Rapids
W. E. O’bleness
Des Moines
George E. Delavan
Spirit Lake
State House and Grounds
Geo. Metzgar
Davenport
W. K. Boardman
Nevada
J. J. Gibson
Denison
M. Stalker
Ames
Laura Cope
Marshalltown
Mar. Laura Creighton
Indianola
E.H. Thomas
Wapello County
Alonzo H. Jenks
Decatur County
J. C. Bixby
Pottawattamie County
A. A. Henderson
Dickinson County
A. W. Jones
Buena Vista County
Charles E. Beebe
Cerro. Gordo County
James Carmody
Williams Evangelist Stir Not Seen in Marion
Williams the evangelist, styled like Sam Jones, did not create the anticipated stir in Marion. His raw remarks failed to find broad appreciation among the crowd and local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Marion
Sam Jones
Ex-president Harrison mocks office seekers during remarks
The article reports former president Harrison criticizing those seeking office, saying their pressure burdened the president and likening the would-be officeholders to a swarm around a king bee.
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Harrison
Indiana governor predicts McKinley opposition to nomination
Governor Mathews says McKinley’s lieutenants overdo their work and enough opposition will develop to prevent his nomination. He predicts Allison’s nomination. Iowa delegates to the national Republican convention will be assessed 250 dollars each to cover Iowa headquarters expenses. Alternates will pay 150 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Indiana
McKinley
Allison
Iowa
Miss Bertha McClelland to Edit Cedar Rapids Times
Miss Bertha McClelland will continue to publish the Cedar Rapids Times edited by her late father. The Tipton Advertiser cites Judge William P Wolf as a strong candidate for the supreme bench, praising his legal attainments and analytic mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha McClelland
Cedar Rapids
Tipton Advertiser
Wm. P Wolf
Wolf
Supreme Bench
Spaulding Defaulter in Grain Futures Gamble Scandal
Suel J. Spaulding former postmaster of Indianola and secretary of the Iowa pharmacy commission is listed as a $10,000 defaulter after attempting sudden wealth through grain futures speculation during Cleveland's first term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suel J. Spaulding
Iowa Pharmacy Commission
Indianola
Cleveland
Stick to a good officer not office seeking advice
The Boone Republican urges citizens to stay with competent officers and warns hopeful politicians against seeking county office. It suggests independence financially politically and socially is unlikely for those chasing office and compares ambition to a tangled underbrush beyond a hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Republican
Wolf Nominated for Iowa Supreme Court Seat
The Tipton Advertiser reports Judge William P. Wolf of Cedar County has agreed to run for the Republican nomination for a judge on the Iowa Supreme Court. Supporters praise his honesty, extensive legal career, wartime service, and strong character, urging Republicans to nominate him as the best candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ohio
Cedar County
Iowa Republican Principles and the Promise of Work
A collection of early 20th century political sentiments praising republican ideals in Iowa, stressing the link between work and pay, opposition to outside competition, and the call for a strong administration. It highlights the farmer artisan as key to the economy and lauds an unassuming GOP leader as best suited for office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
United States
Quotable Greeley On Newspapers And Opportunity
A witty reflection by Horace Greeley on the power of newspapers and editors. He notes editors' leverage over the famous and the fate of a man in life and death, from neglect in illness to rejection at obituary.
Wanamaker on advertising and a long Mexico trip
John Wanamaker explains he spends heavily on dull times to attract shoppers and keeps steady announcements in leading publications. Hon J A Green returns from an extended Mexico trip with Will Peaslee, covering 8900 miles, bringing a flintlock musket bayonet and an enamelware sample among relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
J. A. Green
Mexico
Will’ Peaslee
March error corrected for anti saloon league event
The Anamosa Journal notes a correction: the anti saloon league will be organized in Jones county by Lecturer A O Rankin in April, not March, and Rev. Father Leary of Minneapolis will attend then.
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Jones County
Rankin
Father Leary
Minneapolis
Anamosa Journal
Des Moines Letter highlights legislative agenda and appointments
The Des Moines letter reports a busy ninth week of the Twenty sixth general assembly with code reforms debated and many bills adopted. It notes railroad law preservation, warehouse and hedge bills, publishers libel exemptions, guardianship loans, and a $10,000 semi centennial appropriation, plus governor Drake names and state office appointments.
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Penrose
Senate Committee On Railways
General Assembly
District Court Calendar Notes Three Jury Trials So Far
The court reports only three jury cases tried since last week. Criminal cases will be tackled next, before civil cases resume, with multiple nuisance prosecutions and pleas noted. Vic Chambers pled guilty to keeping a disorderly house and received a $50 fine plus costs. Several civil actions proceeded or were settled, with judgments and continuances recorded, including Kiburz v Jacobs and Ellison v Miller among others. Alternates for the national convention from this district are Col. Letts and W. F. Lake.
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District Court
Chas
Shemonick
H. Sacora
S. Powlister
Powleska
J. Bleck
Bleck
State
John Dolozol
J. D. Priest
Vic Chambers
CIVEL
Michael. Finn
Patrick Finn
John
Welch
James Vorhees
Asa Phelps
John Fry
H. Vernimont
A. E. Armstrong
J.G. Cudworth
Samantha
Kane
Genevieve
Albert ‘Kiburz
John Jacobs
John Ellison
Hattie A. Miller
P. Mulverhill
P. ‘ Crawford
Albert. Kiburz
Bert Hubbard
Wm. B. Skinner
National’convention
Col. Letts
W. F. Lake
Monticello City Finance Report and Board Elections
Monticello Iowa records show the annual financial statement for the year ending March 11, 1800 with balances in General Water Works Bond and Park funds. The town council elected R C Stirton as president and set standing committees including Finance Buildings and Grounds Printing and Insurance and more. A special meeting was set to discuss opera house lease and school superintendent election before April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Tower
Iowa
Noyes and Hicks
J. J. Bacher
R.C. Stirton
Mr. Stirton
R. C. Smith
Sarles
Hicks and
Stirton
Noyer
Bacher
Sarlea
Ehunter
Noyes
Jules
Bacher, Hunter and
Hicks
Hicks, Hunter and
Bacher, Wonter and
Opera
G. E. Bishop
P. Smrva
Secy
General Fund
Esseyee
Prador
Res. To Water Fund
Marshal Service Een
Sca
Snes
Sean Geeee
Water Works Fond
Monticello School Board Meeting Minutes of March 16 1896
The Monticello board of education met in regular annual session with Stirton Bacher Hosford and McConnon present. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Bills were allowed for contingent fund and school house expenses including printing, election costs, and furnishings. The financial committee reported the secretary and treasurer books correct for the year ending Feb 20 1896. The meeting adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monvriello
Board of Education
Stirton
Bacher
Hosford
McConnon
Palmer
Con
Montizello ‘Express
Jones Co. Times
Ceedings
Opera House
Smith
R C. Stirton
JH. Bucher
CG. Smith
BR A. Putnam
Opera “House
J. L. White
Monticello Glewetto Co
Bealnetin School Furnishing Co
Monticello Electric Co
H. M. Carpenter
R. Henderson
R. P. Smith
Sec
Resolutions of respect for Presley Hanna at Cass Congregational
The Cass Congregational Church Sunday School and Society of Christian Endeavor publish resolutions honoring Presley Hanna a longtime deacon trustee Sunday School superintendent and Endeavor vice president. They commend his faithful service and bid Godspeed to his bereaved wife Mrs Hanna with copies to the local paper.
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Cass Congregational Church
Sunday School
Society of Christian Endofivor
Presley Hanna
Society of Christian Endeavor
Bacon Hann
Hanna
Timeonticello Express
Anamosa Eureka
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Dr. Parkhurst
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Horace Greeley
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General Crocker
Cornwall
St. John Public Warehouse
Carpenter
Allen
State Board of Health
Keokuk
Ericson
Senate
Perrin
Healy
Trewin
Carroll
Burlington
the Weather and Crop Service
David Brant
Linn
Dr. McClelland
House Committee On Schools
Fort Madison Penitentiary
House
State Agricultural Society
State Fair Society
Wenden
Omaha
New Orleans Echo
Billon
Brown
Lafe Young
Recorder’s Annual
Water Works
Andes
W. W. Bond
W. W
J. Peronna
Schoonover
Com
Finance
Richard Zacher
First ST
South Side
Guarantihed
Remley & Brcanbrack
Ctorneys
Anumona
Own
Jones Oonty
M. W. Herrick
Ttorney
Cowunsgolor
Montetioello
Jones Oo
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
Lay
J. W. Coxsee
Aoney
Montigello
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
Atpornty AT Law
Towa
Jonern
G.w.&c. L. Lovell
Anson
Bank Buancas
Forden
Mostio
Augouita
Bidwell
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Iduysician
Onticello
W. W. Hunter
Inglis
Onils
OG. i. Sohipman
Ilrat Street
T. B. Kent
Hizhet Onlls
Malo Street
Postofice
Center Junction
Lowa
J. E
L. Gilmore
M.D. Physicians and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
Borth
First Street
Montlaallo, Towa
O. B. Rundle
Over Postoffice
Wm. J. Coughlan
D. D.S
Otic
Hicks & Eijlora
W. B. Pearson
D. D
Shaw's
Cudworth’s
Auumose
J.H. Lathrop
J. B. Smith
F. J. Brainard
R. A. Washburne
Stickue
Cass
Peter Henderson
Cortlandt Bt
New Yorks
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