Col Welcome Mowry Seeks Railroad Post Endorsed in Fifth District
The Vinton Eagle reports Col Welcome Mowry will seek the railroad commission seat after Perkins retires this fall. He carries strong Fifth District support and a broad statewide following as the campaign opens. Dr William P Allen dies in Dubuque at 74 after fifty years in the drug trade and Masonry. A weed-cutting law for farmers advances. failure to weed by Aug 15 triggers a $2 daily penalty levied on the property.
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The
Vinton Eagle
Welcome Mowry
William P. Allen
Masonic Lodge of
Iowa
Dubuque
Public urges prompt U S action after Maine blast
Opinion holds the United States should seek redress for the Maine destruction and push to end misery in Cuba. The Iowa delegation backs immediate intervention in Cuban affairs.
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Maine
United States
Cuba
Iowa
Archbishop Hennessy Ships Flour to Cubans for Relief
The New York Tribune notes Archbishop Hennessy of Dubuque as the wealthiest American clergyman has sent a large flour cargo to Cuba. The alms, overseen by the Bishop of Havana, are channeled largely through Madames of the Red Heart whose appeal for Cuban aid appeared in U S papers and prompted a strong clerical response across the United States before government calls for aid.
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New York Tribune
Hennesy
Dubuque
Havana
Madames of the Red Heart
United States
Edmunds' Realism on Cuba War Caution
Ex Senator Edmunds argues against sending Americans to war over Cuba, warning that fighting could cost many lives at home. He acknowledges humanitarian goals but urges defense of the nation without needless calamity, while critiquing jingoism and the push toward conflict.
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Edmunds
Cuba
Republican convention set for Dubuque on September 1
The Republican State Central Committee selects Dubuque as site for the state convention with Des Moines out of favor after years of hosting. Temporary officers named include Chairman Maj. Jnc. F. Lacey Sac City Secretary S M Stouffer and others from Centerville Mediapolis and Dubuque.
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Republican State Central Committee
Dubuque
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Maj. Jnc. F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
S. M. Stouffer
Sac City
D. H. McKee
Mediapolis
Reading
Con. E. C. Hayes
Centerville
E. R. Hutchins
R. T. St. John
Mitchell County
Con
C. D. Hayden
C. T. Hancock
M. Leach
N. EB. Kendall
McKinley pursued diplomatic firmness amid war cloud talk
The article praises President McKinley for a positive dignified course and cabinet unity, noting support from Foreign Relations committees and potential to free Cuba without war. It warns of delayed war prep and laments Congress’ rush to confrontation.
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McKinley
Cleveland
Cuba
Governor Shaw fills Iowa board of control with qualified appointees
Ex-Governor Larrabee brings business and political experience to the new office. Judge Kinne, four years on the supreme bench, will interpret legal issues. John Crownie, former State Agricultural Society president, adds broad views and sound judgment. Shaw is said to have bypassed applicants backed by politicians, choosing proven, qualified men, preserving public approval.
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Board of Control
Shaw
Larrabee
Judge Kinne
Supreme Bench
John Crownie
State Agricultural Society
Tio
Iowa
Iowa Congressman Hager linked to fatal Cedar Rapids family shooting
Marion Sadler of Cedar Rapids was shot and killed last Sunday by his wife and son after an alcohol fueled altercation. Sadler fired four times at his wife but missed. the son then shot him with a rifle as the mother fired the revolver, fatally wounding Sadler. An ante mortem statement cleared the wife and son. Sadler, a former soldier, is described as decent when sober but violently irrational when drunk, drawing public sympathy for the mother and her son.
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Marion Sadler
Cedar Rapids
Sadler
Closing Scene at Appomattox illustrated in Harper's April
Harper's Magazine April features an illustrated article on The Closing Scene at Appomattox recounting Grant and Lee’s meeting by General George A. Forsyth of Sheridan's staff. The issue also includes Morgan Robertson's character sketch Primordial about a civilized child on a tropical island and Sidney Whitman’s account of Anglo German commercial rivalry.
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Harper’s Magazine
Appomattox
Grant
Lee
George A. Forsyth
Sheridan
Morgan Robertson
Sidney Whitman
Germany
England
Monticello Hosts United Brethren Conference Closure
The Iowa Conference of the United Brethren met in Monticello closing a profitable session led by Bishop N Castle. A $1300 donation to Western College Toledo was announced, with Rev W A Carlton elected district president and Rev W D Hartsough reassigned to Ventura.
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Iowa
The
United Brethren Church
Monticello
N. Castle
Opera House
Western College
Toledo
Town
Bookwalter
W. A. Carlton
W. D. Hartsough
Ventura
M. L. Tibbitts
A. King
A. King. Rev. Tibbitts
Lisbon
Crepan Rartos
W. T. Beatty
Cedar Rapids
F. J. Brooke
Chariton
William Cunningham
Keota
A. K. Root
Letts
H. C. Kephart
I. K. Statton
D. D. Lovilla
J. P. Wilson
Moravia
W. I. Borey
Morley
W. B. Arble
Musculine
L. B. Hix
Nassau
J. B. Kirseh
Olin
A. H. Hooker
Ottumwa
J. B. Borey
Plano
William Ballard
Riverside
E. Hooper
Sewall
F. L. Brock
Seymour
W. C. Tuttle
Shueyville
J. L. Sonner
Tipton
G. A. Wahl
Unionville
G. D. Batdorf
Will It Be War The Cuban Revolt and US Spain Ultimatum
The article discusses looming war between the United States and Spain over Cuba. It notes the president demands Spain reverse Cuban policy and grant independence, while Congress contemplates immediate war if Spain refuses. Democratic opposition clashes with Republican support as Reed rules on Cuban independence.
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United States
Spain
Congress
Mny
Cuba
Madrid
Reed
Bailey
House
Bob Cousins Triumph Moves House With Eloquent Speech
Rep. Cousins of Iowa delivered a powerful address in the U S House supporting Maine relief. His rhythmic eloquence stirred members and galleries for minutes as he memorialized fallen sailors and invoked Rudyard Kipling's Recessional. The chamber filled with a hush then prolonged applause as his words echoed through the capitol.
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Cousins
Iowa
Maine
Ingersoll
Mr. Cousins
Spain
Havana
United States
Rudyard Ringling
Two. One of Dr. Crane's Recent Sermons
A fragmentary sermon fragment discusses politics and religion, praising wise politicians and reform while critiquing selfish motives. It compares Jesus to a politician in true sense and notes value in cautious, principled action over loud rhetoric.
Do all the good you can in all the places you can
An inscription found on a card hung inside a shepherds cottage ruins atop a mountain in North Wales urges continual good deeds. The fragment describes a motto carved alongside views of the old castle and valley below.
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North
Wales
Taxes accrue 1 percent monthly interest on unpaid balances
The penalty attaches to unpaid taxes tomorrow and a payment of at least half the amount tomorrow avoids the full one percent per month interest.
Plans for Exposition State Buildings Rapidly Advance
The Omaha Exposition highlights rapid progress on state buildings including Minnesota Montana Arkansas Colorado Missouri and Wisconsin while Illinois Nebraska and Georgia pine palace progress and bids for New York and New Jersey emerge. Thirty five states have decided to participate with commissions appointed in thirty. Government building stretches 500 feet long with a dome near 200 feet and annexes planned to handle exhibit demand.
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Department of Publicity
Minnesota
Montana
Arkansas
Denver
Missouri
Hlinois
Finois
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Colorado
Oregon
New York
New Jersey
Musings of Wisdom from the Ram's Tove
A reflective collection notes that a contented mind enjoys a continuous feast and kind words brighten all. It urges living in the present, facing today's toil, and considers duty and love guiding actions.
Controllers of Politics in the Wyoming Journal
The board of control bill is expected to pass and form a five member body to oversee state charity expenditures and politics. Critics warn practical politicians could gain absolute power, while the senate may appoint business leaders to limit politics and save Town thousands yearly.
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Wyoming
Board of Control
Towa
Iowa
Senate
Executive Council
We Bear the Same Affliction Train the Cascade Pioneer
A Cascade opinion piece rebukes traveling troupes at the opera house for poor quality shows. The author argues audiences deserve better than a street button and a wheezy brass band and warns the public may ignore future troupes lacking professional standards.
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Cascade Pioneer
Cascade
Opera House
Unusual Death Notice Sparks Public Thanks Debate
A Johannesburg obituary clipping mocks excessive thanks in death notices. It highlights Amy Jane Mary Smit’s death and a long list of thanks to Dr Jones, Mrs Williams, Mr Wilson, and Mr Robinson for services amid illness, suggesting public acknowledgment amid misfortune can be excessive.
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Johannesburg
Smit
Amy Jane Mary Smit
William Smit
de. Jones
Mrs. Williams
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Robinson
Midland Monthly April issue features art and fiction
The April Midland Monthly presents a illustrated paper Search and the Dated Printers by Maury A. Whirkup of Fort Dodge. Frank W. Caulking contributes a thrilling adventure story in fiction. The art section includes portraits of several new senators' wives and a fine picture of Speaker Steed's wife.
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Midland Monthly
Maury A. Whirkup
Fort Dodge
Frank W. Caulking
Speaker Steed
Not in Cedar Falls a Dressed Chicken Flinged As Charity
A Cedar Falls Gazette note says a pastor outside Cedar Falls got a dressed chicken and was asked for 25 cents credit on an injury claim. The next day his brother did some court business and brought his five-member family to dine at the parsonage. Such men claim preachers are paid too much.
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Jesus
Cedar Falls
Bourget Sketches in English Translation for Living Age
A collection of Paul Bourget sketches and stories, recently published in France, will begin appearing in English in the Living Age in April. Translation is by William Marchant for the Living Age.
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Paul Bourget
France
William Marchant
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