Methodist Ban On Amusements Rejected At Conference
The Methodist General Conference rejected removing the ban on amusements but granted privileges to the women’s conference. The Mothers Congress at Des Moines praised two measures, silencing a pessimistic professor on love and avoiding discussion of women’s suffrage. Cedar Rapids Mayor Redmond will not seek the Democratic nomination for Congress.
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Iowa Republicans Debate Vice Presidential Possibilities
Washington rumor links Governor Shaw and Congressman Dolliver to the Republican vice presidential nomination. Iowa Republicans welcome the chatter but show muted enthusiasm, fearing an Iowa VP would jeopardize Col. Henderson’s bid for a second term as Speaker. They argue Iowa need not rely on a favorite son to boost turnout.
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County Attorney Herrick Praised For Efficient Service
The Wyoming Journal lauds County Attorney Herrick as an effective and prudent official who saves county expenses. It notes he may not seek the office and urges Jones County Republicans to offer him another term, stressing his value to supervisors and the public.
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Col Clark crossexamines party switch over free trade
The Cedar Rapids Republican questions Col Clark's switch to the Republican fold arguing he was a Democrat from 1872 to 1896 and delivered free trade speeches. It asks when his convictions changed and whether his claimed Republican stance reflects a political conversion or expediency.
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Decoration Day Observed in Monticello
Monticello and vicinity marked Memorial Day with a 1:30 pm program at the opera house led by Major S. S. Farwell and Hon. F. O. Ellison. Veterans and the Ladies Band attended services at Onak Woods cemetery, where graves were decorated, followed by reflections on Union and Confederate heritage and national renewal.
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Assault on Evang elist and Lisconer Patient Recovery Hopes
Boston Trangerlot notes M B Williams, a loud evangelist, was assaulted at Paxton Illinois by a man angered by a rebuke at a church service. The report also mentions J A Bronson of Lisbon likely moving home next week due to brain paralysis, with partial recovery possible and friends hoping for full recovery.
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Lisbon
Railway To Sell Des Moines Excursion Tickets At One Fare
United Commercial Travelers meeting prompts Chi cago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co to offer round trip tickets to Des Moines at a single fare. Tickets good for May 11 and June 1 with return allowed until June 4.
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Express Trains Link Chicago New York and Boston
Traveling public offered three daily express trains between Chicago New York and Boston with 27 hour service Chicago to New York Dining cars on day trains provide meals at popular prices J Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago also promotes DeWit's Little Marly Risers liver and bowels cleansing tablets with no gripe Weeks Break-Up a Cold Tablets promise cure or no pay 26c agent O H Sc...
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