Republican Year Celebrates Narrow Iowa Victory
The piece reviews political gains for Republicans in Iowa and nearby states, noting district judges elected as Republicans, a moral defeat debate, and favorable county results. It highlights Linn County's surprise Republican wins, contests over election practices, and mentions John A. Logan Jr and a Chicago horse show as contextual chatter.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
John A. Logan, Jr
Chicago
State Board of Agriculture
General McCook
Nietert Presses Bid for Speaker in Linn County Race
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Honorable H. J. Nietert of Linn County has entered the race for speaker of the Iowa House. Nietert, described as a useful representative in the last two general assemblies, has strong support among returning members and rivals other candidates in ambition and backing.
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Cedar Rapids
H. J. Nietert
Linn County
House of Representatives
Nietert
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Thanksgiving Day
The president proclaims Thursday November 25 as Thanksgiving Day. He calls for rejoicing and domestic reunion and prayers for blessings, charity, and good will toward all, asking citizens to be worthy of divine concern.
Counties split as Democrats and Republicans vie for governor
In a statewide vote Dubuque and Lee counties gave the Democratic candidate over a thousand in plurality while ten counties backed the Republican candidate by more than a thousand. White carried 24 of 99 counties and Shaw achieved the largest gubernatorial vote on record, leaving Democrats buoyed by the result.
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Dubuque and Lee
White
Shaw
Court notes on chattel mortgage acknowledgments
The lawyer who warned of no provision for chattel mortgage acknowledgments now finds no cause for alarm. Section 2906 requires chattel mortgages to be acknowledged like real estate conveyances and section 2942 lists who can take such acknowledgments for real estate and mortgages.
Board of Supervisors canvass vote shows similar results
The board of supervisors canvassed the vote last Monday and announced results not materially different from those reported by The Express last week. Township tallies will be published next week in summarized form.
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Board of Supervisors
The
Express
Tammany Triumphs Divides New York Political Scene
The Low supporters and machine followers of Tracy in New York City praise the Tammany candidate. Low framed as a decency in politics while opposing bossism, yet a more undeserving faction emerged from the struggle.
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Low
Tracy
New York City
Tammany
Fifth district stays solidly Republican in pluralities
The Fifth congressional district remains solidly Republican with Shaw leading in every county and an aggregate plurality near 3500. Detailed figures show Shaw's wins across counties, culminating in a close overall tally.
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Shaw
Defusing Sensational Revivalists and Local Church quarrels
The Cedar Rapids papers treated evangelist Williams as a controversial figure, showing restraint by ignoring his services. The local press has supported hard working ministers while avoiding sensational figures who thrive on controversy. This strategy prevents attention to Williams and similar preachers.
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Evangelist Williams
Cedar Rapids
Williams
Lord’s Vineyard
Tramp Murphy Captured After Jail Escape
John Patrick Murphy once a key witness in the Eckerlebe case was recaptured and returned to Maquoketa after escaping from jail in April. Sheriff Mitchell had spent over $800 in the search and Indiana officers tracked him to Indianapolis before sending him back for safekeeping pending a Supreme Court ruling.
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Chris
Eckerlebe
Maquoketa
Mitchell
Murphy
Supreme Court
Indiana
Jaiior John G. Tubbs
Indianapolis
Ind
Local Caucus Rupture Splits Wyoming Township Republican
About thirty Republicans in the township opposed Hiram Arnold reflecting the split formed during the previous summer caucus. The article notes lingering tensions as the Wyoming Journal reports on internal party fractures and candidate alignment.
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The
Wyoming Journal
Hiram Arnold
Carpenter Defeated for Representative in Olin Race
The Olin Recorder notes L. M. Carpenter lost the representative race. Supporters blame unfounded pledges and personal attacks while he remains uncompromising against pre election commitments. He stood true to the party and faced prejudice for thrift and industry.
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Olin Recorder
L. M. Carpenter
Mr. Madden
Anamosa Penitentiary
Madden
Carpenter
Shaw and Sheean Lead In Anamosa Township Vote
The Anamosa Eureka reports Shaw winning by 173 votes and Sheean by 75 in a local township contest. The piece notes over 110 Republicans backed the Democrat candidate, influenced by party clashes and ground campaign, while Carpenter faced blame over state institution politics rather than personal fault.
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Shaw
Sheean
Enitentiary
Stone City
Carpenter
Cascade Trades Draw Trade From Nearby Towns
W E Stockwell and R Able with ladies of Monticello visited Cascade on Sunday. Local merchants offer an excellent 8 oak of goods and fair prices. Cascade draws regional trade. J B Corbin finished the Moore's ford bridge last week and moved near Ehby's mill with a contract to build another bridge. praised as a first class bridge builder.
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R. Able and
Monticello
Cascade
J. B. Corbin
Moore’s Ford
Ehby’s Mill
Mr. Corbin
Tax Lien Ads Shrink in County This Year
The Express notes the current county tax sale list is one quarter smaller than last year and asserts no county in the state shows so little real estate for tax sale.
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The
Express
Town race hinges on Curtwright withdrawal
Tom Cowan studies the latest returns and tax rate impact after Curtwright withdrew in favor of Moore, leaving Cowan assessing political consequences for taxpayers.
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Curtwright
Moore
Literary Notes on Authors and Publications 1898
Sir Edwin Arnold marries a Japanese wife. Barrie’s Sentimental Tommy runs to its forty third edition. Harpers Round Table becomes a monthly. Scribner’s to publish a long postwar reconstruction novel by Thomas Nelson Page. Crawford’s Corleone completes the Saracinesca saga. Kipling to feature prominently in coming year. New periodical Literature debuts in Harpers. Wyckoff’s Workers details farm life in Pennsylvania. Midland Monthly tiems on Vinnie Ream Hoxie. Ladies' Home Journal features The Inner Experiences of a Cabinet Member's Wife with Washington letters.
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Scribner's Magazine
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F. Marion Crawford
Harpers
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Scribners
Pennsylvania
Midland Monthly
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Bright
Vinnie Ream Hoxie
Isadore Baker
Ladies’ Home Journal
Washington
Greeks in Greece and the fading Greek spirit
A reflective piece questions modern Greek identity tracing origins beyond ancient Greece. It contrasts Constantinople and Smyrna Greek populations with Athens and critiques current Greek discourse and manners. The excerpt includes a humorous vignette about a late night romance and parental meddling from the Strand.
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Constantinople
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Tax List Delinquent Lands in Jones County Iowa Sale Notice
Notice is given that on Monday December 7 1887 at the County Treasurer's office Anamosa Jones County Iowa lands and town lots will be offered at public sale for taxes interest and costs delinquent for 1818 and prior years. The sale continues day to day while bidders remain and as needed to recover amounts due per law. J W Waitr
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Anamosa
Jones County
Roving Knights and Widows in Chivalry Tales
A 13th century anecdote from The Gentleman's Magazine recounts widows who traded marriages for money and land. William de Landa offers 60 marks for Joan's hand with sheriffal consent, while Walter de Umfraville and Peter de Vaux pursue Emma by palfrey, illustrating borderland chivalry. The narrative shifts to a medical ad, touting DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin ailments.
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