State officers’ terms extended amid constitution debate
Discussion centers on the 1900 amendment extending terms for officers elected in 1899 and the impact on 1901 and 1903 successors. Attorney General Remley supports extending all affected terms while Gov. Shaw and others anticipate court interpretation. The issue may require judicial resolution in 1901 and reshapes local and state offices across Iowa.
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Supreme Court
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Birth of 12-pound boy marks clerkship bid in Woodbury
November 5 marked a notable day as Mrs Felix Jauron of Balix gave birth to a 12 pound boy just before her husband won reelection as county supervisor. Jauron had been elected three years earlier and had twins born days before that election. He remained the county's sole Democrat winner in Woodbury County.
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Felix J. Jauron
Balix
Jauron
Woodbury County
Iowa votes confirm constitutional convention ordered
Complete returns from all counties in Iowa show the constitutional convention ordered by 2 468 majority and the biennial election amendment adopted by 25 591 majority. Figures are practically correct. amendment is adopted and convention ordered.
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Iowa
Voted for Monroe William Zimmer Noted as Oldest U.S. Voter
Clinton centenarian William Zimmer, born April 1799 in Schoharie County New York, claims to be the oldest voter in the United States. He cast his first vote for James Monroe in 1820 and remains active on Clinton streets, with Iowa leading by eight votes in comparative age notes.
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William Zimmer
Clinton
United States
Iowa
James Monroe
Schoharie County
New York
Soldier Returns Home From Two-Year Philippines Service
Rae Standish, son of Waterloo residents, returned after over two years in the Philippines. His Manila dated letter gave no hint of arrival. He found his mother and brother at their restaurant, though his frail condition shocked them as he weighed under 100 pounds after illness. he hopes to regain weight with winter weather.
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Rae Standish
Waterloo
Philippines
Manila
Iowa
Northwest Horticultural Society Ninth Annual Meeting in Emmetsburg
The Northwest Horticultural Society holds its ninth annual meeting in Emmetsburg December 4 5 and 6. It promotes horticulture and forestry through demonstrations on fruit flowering and tree cultivation. Prizes include essays by youths under 17 with two dollars value and a year’s Fruitman subscription. essays due December 1.
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Northwest: Horticultural Society
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Bailey
Fruitman
Bryan's Defeat Statement Analyzed For Its Silences
A critical look at Mr Bryan's defeat statement notes its silence on free silver and coinage policy. The piece questions his claims about vote buying and absent voters while acknowledging his appeal to prosperity and patriotism. It argues his view of plutocrats versus democrats misreads universal manhood suffrage and misstates political reality.
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Bryan
New State Normal School Building Corner Stone Laid
The Cedar Falls State Normal School marks a milestone with the laying of its corner stone in the presence of distinguished guests. Rev. Myr. Kaye delivered the principal address, and Prof. D. Wright gave an historical review. The faculty grew from four to 83 instructors, enrollment rose from 155 to 2,104, and state appropriations increased from 5,000 to 45,000 plus 100,000 for the building under construction. President H H Seerley has served 15 years, the longest tenure among state educational officials.
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Hanna Honored for Enduring Campaign Triumphs
The piece lauds Hon. Mares Alonzo Hanna of Ohio for enduring knocks and achieving a second presidential campaign triumph. It cites William Allen White’s portrayal of Hanna as a representative American with thrift, industry, and truthfulness, noting his skilled management and personal outreach.
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Kansas
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Tianna
Bryan
Marcus A. Hanna
Republican National Executive Committee
Joseph I. Manley
Maine
West
Rural Free Delivery Expands Across Six Iowa Counties
Rural routes announced for six counties including Albin Center Point Marengo Valley Junction Forest City Parnell and Madrid. Carriers named such as Thomas Smiley H H Wormer K A Wilson J F Howard J H McClain C R Halvorsen and others. Several post offices to be served or continued with specified route lengths and populations.
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Monroe County
Thomas Smiley
Bluff
Creek
Center Point
Linn County
H. H. Wormer
Alice
Marengo
Iowa County
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Valley Junction
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J. H. McClain
C. R. Halvorsen
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Ratha
Hilington
Parnell
J. H.tiernan
Holbrook
Madrid
Boone County
H. M. Graves
Big Corn Crop Predicted This Season In Iowa
Director John Sage of the state weather and crop service announces Iowa corn crops will exceed 800 million bushels with reports from reporters indicating even larger yields. He notes wet fall weather may lower quality and value though most corn is fed domestically with profits strong. two thirds already cribbed and moulding losses possibly three to four cents per bushel. He cites a potential yield of 40 to 41 bushels per acre versus last year’s 36.
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State Weather and Crop Service
Iowa
Sioux City saloon men win dispute over petition of consent
Saloon men defeat prohibitionists in a contest over the sufficiency of the petition of consent for liquor sales. The board of supervisors had approved it, making it in effect until an appeal, and Judge Hutchinson upheld this view refusing to grant injunctions against 16 liquor dealers.
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Board of Supervisors
Hutchinson
Bryanism and the fate of popular government in the era
A political commentary argues that poverty myths misread widespread comfort and economic diffusion in the nation. It asserts that democratic demagogues threaten property while most workers and savers back stable governance, yet distrusts Bryanism as a factor in defeats per Chicago Times Herald.
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Democratic Party
Bryan
Chicago Times. Herald
National figures praised for wartime deliverance efforts
New York and Franklin Murphy of New Jersey join Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin at the western headquarters to acknowledge the nation’s gratitude for their part in the deliverance from evil. The Sun notes these leaders and colleagues contributed to the effort.
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Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Sun
Democratic Opinion on Bryan Defeat and Party Reorganization
A Democratic view praises Bryan’s defeat as a chance to purge populism, restore financial principles, and strengthen business friendly policy. It argues the party will shift from demagoguery to pragmatic governance and aims for renewed national success in world business. Other notes reference Edwin Atkinson’s Massachusetts win and criticisms of Bryan’s campaign tactics.
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Keokuk and Northwestern Agree to Sell to CB&Q
Stockholders of Keokuk and Northwestern vote unanimously to sell the entire property and franchises to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway. The Keokuk to Des Moines line and the Burlington to St. Louis line will transfer.
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Distributing Wealth Parlor Plan At Newton Estate
Frederick Swinhart a wealthy citizen of Newton plans to distribute his wealth during his lifetime by giving each relative an amount he deems due. Receipts are given and handed to his lawyer to oversee affairs after death. So far 75 relatives have filed claims.
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Judge rules no jurisdiction in Dutch language church case
Judge Hutchinson dismisses suit by H. L. Andrews et al. against Rev. J. Weemstra of Central Reformed Church Sioux Center. The pastor, hired to preach in English, advertised Dutch Sunday afternoon services and English evening services, prompting church members to sue for language use.
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Suit Aims To Oust Iowa Bell Telephone In Des Moines
I M Hub bell and C % Campbell sue to remove the Iowa Bell Telephone from Des Moines claiming the franchise expired and wires and poles encumber the streets. The company fights back arguing the city has recognized its existence since expiry and citing vested rights with over 100000 dollars invested in its plant.
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Iowa (Bell) Telephone Company
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Press opinions on Bryan and the 1900s political stance
A compilation of editorials from Detroit Free Press Washington Post Chicago Tribune Washington Star Indianapolis Press Indianapolis News and Mobile Register denouncing William Jennings Bryan. They mock his term stance, question his electability, and critique monetary policy repudiation while urging the nation away from his appeal to discontent and violence.
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Dems Show Enduring Principles in Bryan Vote
A wartime era note reflects on Bryan’s large vote signaling strong democratic sentiment. The piece argues party errors fail to derail convictions and political principles remain a potent force in the electorate.
Democratic setback outlined after McKinley victory
The Indianapolis News decries the 1900 election results noting Bryan carried only four northern states and Nebraska, while McKinley dominates from coast to coast. It urges Democrats to abandon current leadership and return to national principles to restore broad, cross‑sectional support.
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Incorrigible Bryan Still Claims Victory in Defeat
The Albany Journal and Macon Telegraph condemn William Jennings Bryan as incorrigible and dangerous, arguing his defeat shows arrogance and dishonesty. They note his failure to accept the voters verdict, imply he seeks future leadership, and criticize his anti imperialist stance and self praise. Chicago Record adds a jab about Bryan refusing a high paying editor job.
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