Political chatter spans census rounds to trust regulation
A Dubuque committee aims to count every resident during the census. Dobson’s withdrawal as secretary of state candidate unsettles Republicans while Democrats oppose a congressional trust regulation. Col J L Torrey is touted as a GOP VP possibility. Posts in Cuba face a swindle scheme tied to imprisonment. Elmer Taylor may see the Fifth District Editor association fail. Night burglars plague Wyoming, Monticello, and a call for armed defense follows. Supreme Court declines review of Kentucky election disputes, stirring turmoil. The Chicago Chronicle critiques Senator Clark’s tactics as likely to shift Montana to the Republicans. A dubious mutual benefit marriage fund aims to finance weddings, failing in Cedar Rapids years ago. Ex-congressman Sam Clark mocks Democratic inconsistency on rights for colored Americans versus Filipinos. The piece closes with colonial administration cautions.
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Sam Clark
South
America
Neely's
Boer Envoys Warn of U S Support Shift
Boer envoys sought American backing for their independence but were told the United States already leans more toward that cause than any European power, signaling strong sympathy already present.
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United States
Enumerators Ready for Work in Fifth District Census
The Fifty third congress district enumerators are commissioned and ready to begin the population and agricultural census one week from tomorrow. Cedar Rapids, Marshalltown divisions must finish in two weeks, others have a full month. They will collect names, deficients in hearing sight or speech, births deaths and livestock, visiting every family farm and manufactory. Officials warn of secrecy fines up to 500 dollars and no canvassing or schedule retention. Special agents handle manufacturer data in certain cities. Pay ranges per item and per farm are listed, with interpreters for Sac and Fox on Toledo reservation. Institutions to be enumerated include Anamosa Penitentiary and Marshall County Poor House.
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Anamosa Student Passes Iowa Bar Exam at May Term
Alex Wilds of Anamosa has passed the bar admission examinations before the supreme court at the May term. He started with Ellison & Brearbrack and attended lectures at the State University of Iowa during the past year. He is noted as a fine student and is expected to rank well in the profession.
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Anamosa
Supreme Court
Alex
Ellison & Breanbrack
State University of Iowa
Wyoming Journal
Combined Tur Express and Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean Offer
Advance paying subscribers can secure both Tur Express and Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean for $2.00. The offer is not available to non subscribers.
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Tur Express
Chicago
Inter Ocean
District Court Proceedings At Anamosa May Term
The May term of the district court convened at Anamosa with Judge H M Remley. Entries include probate for estates of Bennafield Reiter and Mary Kirkpatrick, guardianships for Ralph Seeber and others, appraisals and sales of real estate, and multiple civil cases with defaults and judgments. The court also set an equity case schedule and noted a Jones County bar meeting with a celebratory banquet and speaker list.
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H.M. Remley
Bennafield Reiter
Ellen Anderson
Mary Kirkpatrick
John Dennison
W. T. Cameron
Jones County
Gillen House
B. KB. Rhinehart
C. J. Cash
C. M. Brown
J. §. Stacy
A. Cale
I. Ti. Read
O. J. Welton
J. O. Hilison
Hope
Park Chamberlain
D. Mce Cain
M. Remley
Get Rich Quick Schemes Warned Against in Des Moines
An advisory piece warns Des Moines residents about risky money schemes run by current or former politicians and others. It urges using reliable savings banks and cautions that many profit promises are unsustainable and unsafe for investors and borrowers alike.
Trust and family mercy in sealed letters speech
Rev. Minot J. Savage argues for unwavering trust within marriage and home not to invade a spouse's privacy. He stresses openness toward children who err, stating any son or daughter should always find welcome, patience, and a loving heart at home.
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Perdition
Learn to laugh and tell stories to lift spirits
A St. Louis Globe Democrat item urges readers to keep troubles private and attend to personal business. It highlights smiling, avoiding croaking, sharing good news, and greeting friends to ease social burdens. It promotes humor as a remedy and shared cheer.
Census Enumerator Prizes Courtesy in Chicago Times-Herald
The census enumerator asks for essential information and promises privacy. The piece urges women to answer fully without fear or shyness, noting questions may seem intrusive but reports won’t be printed. It cautions against seeking neighbors ages or gossip during the census call.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Fair Lady
Monticelo School Board Votes For Taxes In Special Session
Monticelo Massachusetts May 19 1900 the board of education met in special session with Stirton Noyes Hall and Tiarks present The meeting approved last minutes and voted a 5000 teachers fund tax a 1000 contingent fund tax and a 700 school house fund tax the latter being the balance of a 2000 vote by the electors in March 1898 The session adjourned RP Surin secretary
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Noyes
Hall
Tiarks
Itall
Noyas
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Railway To Sell Excursion Tickets To Des Moines
United Commercial Travelers meeting prompts Chi enzo Milwaukee and St Paul Railway to offer round trip tickets to Des Moines for one fare. Tickets available May 31 and June 1 with return valid until June 4.
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Chienzo, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Des Moines
Unclaimed Mail at Monticello Post Office May 1900
A list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Monticello post office shows items for Mrs Nettie Bone Moss Stella Barkley Miss Ida Meyer and Wm Marsh D BE and Ponp P M with notice published May 21 1900 asking recipients to claim at the office.
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Nettie Bone
Moss Stella Barkley
Ida Meyer
Wm, Marsh
D. BE
Ponp
P.M
Express Trains Link Chicago New York and Boston Daily
Travelers may choose three daily express trains between Chicago New York and Boston with twenty seven hour service between Chicago and New York. Dining cars serve meals on day trains from Chicago at popular prices. Information available from J Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago. Weeks Break Up Cold Tablets claim sleep cure with price 25c via Soetjexole agent.
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