Mothers Congress Advocates Organized Parenthood
Des Moines reports on the National Congress of Mothers in Des Moines with over 5 000 attendees, praising cooperative efforts among Iowa clubs, teachers, and fathers. Key talks urge free kindergartens, child labor limits, higher education for women, and moral standards while criticizing male love theories and calling for parental responsibility.
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Des Moines
National Congress of Mothers
Iowa
Mothers’ Congress
Theodore W. Birney
Washington, D. C
Congress
A. J. Murray
South
Washington
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Louisiana
Murray
Church
Sabin
Michigan
Democratic split clouds ship subsidy fight in Congress
Democratic leaders press a campaign narrative to delay the shipping bill as a foreign lobby weighs potential funding. Two minority reports reveal internal party division over a $200,000,000-a-year subsidy, with Chanler Small and Ransdell resisting partisan framing and urging a business and national interest focus.
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Congress
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Messrs
William Astor Chanler
New York
John H. Small
North Carolina
Joseph I. Ransdell
Louisiana
Republicans See Chance to Pass Ship Subsidy Before Adjournment
The piece argues Democrats split on ship subsidies with one report urging government aid and another opposing subsidies for American shipping. It contends a large Democratic faction supports free ships, while Republicans could leverage this division to pass the ship subsidy bill this session.
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Cates
House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Messrs
John FE. Witzgerald
Massachusetts
Marion de Vries
California
Thomas Speight
Mississippi
William DB. Daly
New Jersey
Foreign
Congress
United States
House
Senate
Trade Figures Highlight U S Export Surges
Bureau of Statistics data shows April exports exceeded imports by 43.46 million dollars, with April 1900 exports surpassing April 1899 by 30.13 million. Ten months ending April exceed prior year by 135.95 million in value, and exports vs imports gap totals 455.50 million. Free of duty imports rose by 70.00 million in the ten months, with fiscal year totals expected to top 300.00 million more than 1899 and overall foreign trade likely over 2.25 billion dollars, exports about 1.407 billion.
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Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Idaho Bank Deposits Surpass $904000 in 1894
Idaho bank deposits neared $904 412 in 1894 up from $1 358 668 the previous year reflecting a $444 256 five year rise. Increased demand for lead and protected wood aided the growth during the Republican administration.
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Idaho
Pay Your Money Take Your Choice In Political Theater
Democratic chatter from Kansas City hints at a platform option shown as a living picture A reader could pick any element they desire. The mock suggestion reflects partisan maneuvering and media sensationalism.
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Kansas City
Lindsay Sees Kansas City Ticket Licking in November
Senator Lindsay of Kentucky, the era’s leading Democrat, argues the Kansas City ticket faces a decisive defeat in November. He cautions party leaders that the outcome is already settled and the GOP appears to hold the advantage.
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Senator Lindsay
Kentucky
Kansas City
Reversible Courier Journal Adopts New Motto
The Louisville Courier Journal announces a playful motto change “Platforms he browed” signaling an ironic self reversing format for the upcoming newspaper. The tongue in cheek note suggests a staged flip in design or policy within the publication.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Bridge work at the Paris exposition raises populist links
A fragment suggests the Paris exposition bridge project may reflect populist platform ideas or sponsorship. The note hints at political influence shaping construction, without detailing names or dates.
Iowa Prosperity Boosted by Factories and Railroads
Hon. J. P. Dolliver argues Iowa thrives on rising factory output, farm receipts, and bank deposits. He cites a larger live stock value, pearl button industry growth, and railroad wage gains as drivers, with workers obtaining stockholdings and personal stakes in major firms. Towns foresee a bigger McKinley win in 1900.
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Iowa
J. P. Dolliver
Congress
Mr. Dolliver
Department of Agriculture
United States
Towa
Dolliver
Minors Central
Melkinley
Would Jefferson Turn in Grave to See Modern Proposals
The remark imagines Thomas Jefferson reacting to current ideas voiced by figures named llon John P and Altgeld. It notes controversy and potential historical tensions without detailing specific proposals or events.
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Jefferson
Llon
John P, Altgeld
Iowa Wins Big Intercollegiate Meet at Des Moines State Fair
Four thousand attend the Iowa intercollegiate meet at the state fair grounds. Iowa State University leads with 51 points, Grinnell 27, Ames 22, Drake 21 1 4, Cornell 7, Penn 7. Uppers Iowa and State Normal scoreless. Chapman of Drake sets pole vault state record at 10 feet 6 inches.
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Iowa
State Fair Grounds
Des Moines
State University of Iowa
Grinnell
Ames
Drake
Cornell
Penn
UppersIowa
State Normal
Chapman
Snider
Crinnel
Baer
Morton
Brown
Boardman
Dwigans
Warner
Bunker
Burkier
Palmer
Williams
Sellards
Histance
Crouch Grinnell
Howell
Choate
Bone
Bansehbaugh
Klos
Witkon
Bacon
Raynor
Meredith
Penny
Chaham
Hird
Tinehos
Smith Cdeake
Rats Mull
Boggess
Chapmian
Fests Engetlen
Rinnell
Haewelkelt
Formor
Biehos
Dye
Anderson
Bauer
Dole von
Layman
Dlooking
Jones
Roberts
Neil
White
Kottlewell
Serious trouble over water duty sparks divorce near Fons Tassel
Gerhardt Pope and wife separated after four weeks of marriage over who should fetch water from the well. Mrs Pope argued women’s emancipation and refused to carry water, leaving Gerhardt to run the farm alone while she stayed with her father John Miller.
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Oscar Chrisman
Kansas State Normal School
Kansas
Congress
W. S. Hall
Ilinois
WH. H. Birney
Philadelphia
E.R. Weeks
Kansas City
T. Hy, Smith
Harlan
Chrisman
Thaddeus LP
Stanwood
Evanston
Massachusetts
New England
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Gerhardt Pope
Fonstanelle
Gerhardd Deciares
Ible
Rebecca
Gerhardt
Long
Popa
Mrs. Pope
Ter
Loan Companies Hit By New Interest Law
Northwestern state building and loan firms face upheaval as new law sets eight percent interest and requires deductions from revenues. Some firms will exit the business when the measure takes effect, while others consider reorganizing into insurance structures or liquidation.
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Pak
Diuilding
Joll
Algona Deposit, and Loan Association
Port Dodge Savings and Loan
National Bank totals rise in April financials
The April 26 condition reports for Town National Banks excluding Des Moines show deposits increasing from 10,076,185 to 43,981,654 and total specie rising to 2,888,01. Average reserve stands at 30.04 percent with legal money reserve up to 4,122,000. Securities and gold coin also gain against February figures.
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Des Moines
Orange County Saloon Petition Upheld Ending Prohibition Plan
Judge G. W. Wakefield in district court at Orange City ruled the saloon consent petition sufficient in the appeal from the board of supervisors. The decision to sustain the petition will close all the county saloons after a yearlong contest dating to last fall.
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G. W. Wakefield
Orange City
Board of Supervisors
State holds Wall Lake land for public use. no fence in water
Attorney General Remley issues opinion to Deputy Fish Commissioner Baughman that land adjacent to Wall lake in Sac county cannot have a water fence to block fishing. The meandering lake beds are state owned for public use.
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Remley
Baughman
Wall Lake
Sac County
Civil War Hero Dart of Attica at Columbia parade
George W. Dart, 60, of Attica New York, famed as color guard leading his regiment in Sherman's march to the sea, reenlisted after Vicksburg and helped storm the Confederate capital. Described as a notable drive on Columbia with colors flying, his actions are praised in Army of the Tennessee history.
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Marshake
Columbia
George W. Dart
Attica
N. Y
Dart
Iowa
Canton
Crocker
Vicksburg
Miss
Louisville
Sherman
Leutenant
Capitol Building
Tramses
Army of the Tennessee
Centerville Band Masters War Tour Ends With Heroic Tales
Acting under General MacArthur guidance Bandmaster Anders and the Fifty-First Town Band finished a western state tour before heading to the Philippines. They served as fighters and cannoneers during five months of the Mantin advance, aided hospital corps and guarded prisoners. They brought home a 13 year old Filipino boy named Fremon and plan to educate him before sending him back. Professors Landers and Wenrich Berger praised the regiment and suggested educating thousands of Filipino youths as educational missionaries.
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MacArthur
Anders
Centerville
Philippines
Mantin
Cavite
Springfoldvilles
Fringine
Wenrich Berger
National Band of Hawaii
Witty-frat Regiment
Honolulu
Soldiers' Home Christian Association Formed in Marshalltown
A religious organization called the Soldiers' Home Christian Association is formed with charter membership of 15. A four member committee led by Dr Yeoman and Chaplain Jesse Cole will draft a constitution and by laws and plan a meeting next Sunday night. Members aim to edify home members through weekly chapel services and religious discussions with prayer and praise.
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Marshalltown
Soldiers’ Tome Christian Association
Yeoman
Steve. Abel Craton
Chaplin Jesse Cole
Joyful Surprise for Mrs. Judron as Son Returns
Harry Neal, son of Mrs. Minnie Judron of Washington, served in the Asiatic squadron aboard a Manila bound ship when Dewey seized the city. Believing him dead after a year without letters, his mother identified an Arlington burial by Manila from the description. Neal rejoined home unexpectedly as his enlistment neared its end, fulfilling a joyous surprise.
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Harry Neal
Minnie Judron
Washington
Philippines
Dewey
Myrtle Moore Freed After Chicago Larceny Charge
Myrtle Moore of Onawa was discharged by Mayor Brown after several days held on larceny charges stemming from arrival in Chicago. Detective Colleran telegram led to the case and Chicago complainant Michael Charleston failed to appear. Moore quips she will relocate if Chicago showmen owe girls diamonds and loans along Claris Street.
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Myrtle Moore
Onawa
Chicago
Colleran
Brown
Michael Charleston
Myrtle
Missouri River
Claris Street
Boone to Own New Library Building by Senator Ericson
The Liberality of Senator C J C Ericson will fund a two story gray brick library building with basement. It measures 70 by 50 feet and includes a stack room children s reading room rotunda and reading rooms on the first floor while the second floor houses an art gallery museum lecture hall ladies clubroom and board and reception rooms.
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the Mothers’ Congress
H. H. Birney
Herman H. Birney
Mary Roberts Smith
Leland Stanford University
Hfe Nes
BR. W. Bicknelm
Iowa Funeral Directors’ Association
Waterloo
A. H. Duncan
Humbohlt
F. M. Stowell
Boone
Aaron Park
Fred B. Neff
Cedar Rapids
Democratic National Committee
Chanler-Small-Ransdell
Messrs. Chanler
Small
Ransdell
Democratic Party
State University
Town National Banks
Kitty-best Regiment
The
Religious Organization
Soldiers’ Home
Christiaan Association
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