Dead man elected justice of the peace in Chickasaw county
In Chickasaw county a deceased man won the justice of the peace seat, portraying voters as prudent in select ion. Iowa congressional delegation members debate a successor to Judge Shiras, with Dawley Healy Reed Wright votes reported as 2 2 2 1. Cedar Rapids Republican defends liquor interests and mocks temperance workers, drawing outside critique.
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Chickasaw County
Iowa
Congressional
Shiras
Dawley
Healy
Reed
Wright
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Bennett will case hints at greed and ads
The article argues Mr. Bryan shows greed beyond the Bennett will case and notes his shift to wealth accumulation after political disappointments. It criticizes a line of advertisements resembling Augusta Maine publications denied mail privileges and suggests their tone detracts from the publication's dignity.
Internal Revenue Collector Sammis Under Fire
Milton Howe former chief deputy in Dubuque files affidavit with the IRS commissioner accusing J. A. Sammis the collector of irregularities He claims he was forced to share part of his salary with Sammis brother who held a subordinate post Howe provides checks as proof Sammis denies the charges saying the salary equalization was arranged among deputies without his knowledge.
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Internal Revenue
Sammis
Milton Howe
Dubuque
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
J. A. Sammis
Howe
Ex Governor Drake Remembered for Drake University Gifts
Ex governor General Drake, who died last Friday in Centerville, was a noted businessman and generous benefactor. His most enduring legacy will be his gifts to Drake University, reflecting a spontaneous, benevolent drive to support schools and churches beyond public office or wealth.
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Drake
Centerville
Iowa
General Drake
Drake University
Gratitude and rail safety reflected in a holiday message
A holiday exhortation praises gratitude and considers varied life gains from health to prosperity. It then cites Interstate Commerce Commission data showing higher railroad fatalities in the past year, noting accidents stem from crew inattention amid competitive pressure and stressing the value of human life in railroading.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Congressman's push to repeal bankruptcy law sparks debate
Congressman Cousins proposes repealing the bankruptcy law saying it harms honest creditors and benefits debt-dodging firms. He argues the act was meant to aid honest, deeply indebted individuals to start fresh, but now is exploited by dishonest debtors and hurts the business world.
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Cousins
Chicago Tribune
Lincoln banquet to be hosted by Marquette Club Chicago
Congressman Cousins will serve as chief orator at the Lincoln banquet in Chicago on February 12 hosted by the Marquette Club. The event gathers prominent locals to honor Lincoln’s legacy and promote club activities.
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Congressman Cousins
Marquette Club
Chicago
No Mure Biennial Election Talk
The Marion Register urges the Des Moines Register to dismiss fears about biennial elections becoming a disturbing element in Iowa politics if the legislature ignores the issue next winter. It argues the idea is seen as harmless and urges no disturbance now.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa
Hark to the Mournful Sound in Wyoming Journal
The text laments a shift in prosperity and felt decline as the hoped industrial prosperity erodes. It suggests the hand of the prosperity maker has lost its cunning and anticipates a future filled with despair.
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the Wyoming Journal
Two Large Electric Railroads Planned From Dubuque
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald reports two major electric railroad ventures with capital stocks of 50000 and 250000, aiming to radiate from Dubuque within a year to Platteville Wisconsin and Waterloo Iowa. Anamosa serves as starting point for the larger line toward Dubuque, with surveying completed and eastern and local capital backing the efforts.
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Dubuque
Anamosa
Waterloo
Cascade
Dubuque County
Midland Railroad Company
Niles
Henry Kiene
Peter Kiene
Stephen B. Howard
Paul Kiene
M. E. Erwin
New York
Resignation of Penitentiary Teacher Opens posts
Mrs Sarah Rettig resigns as teacher and assistant matron at the penitentiary. Rumor says she will wed and live on the Pacific coast. The vacancy to be filled by Mr and Mrs Fred Benton. Chaplin Pickworth previously led the night school for men. Mr Benton will assist. Mrs Benton will run the day program for women convicts.
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Sarah Rettig
Pacific Coast
Fred Benton
Chaplin Pickworth
Benton
Anamosa Journal
Optimist Pays for Turkey and Remains Thankful
A Topeka resident speaks of gratitude and optimism as he plans to buy a turkey this year, believing he still has something to be thankful for despite economic concerns.
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Topeka Herald
Rural Iowa notes and incidents across several counties
The Cedar County grand jury indicted liquor violators. a Epworth fire destroyed Spensley's store and post office, with $8,000 loss though mail saved. Typhoid deaths hit the Strong family near Strawberry Point. Osage women organize village cleanup. Clinton bar probe hints at blackmail.
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Dubuque
F. B. Tibbits
Hopkinton
Waverley
Sumner
Cedar County
Epworth
Spensley
Strong
Strawberry Point
Jackson County
Monticello
Clinton
Wolf
C. W Chase
A. L. Schuyler
W. Ellis
Cook
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Joe
Minneapolis
Chicago & Great Western
Oelwein
Preston
Foster
Fred King
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
Opera House
K. of P
King
First National Bank of Tipton
A. E. Rodgers
Sadie M. Rodgers
Rodgers
Anna Crawford
Anamosa
Gillen House
E. H. Thurston
Chicago
Thornton
Green Mountain
Marshalltown
Thomas Lyons
Jones County
Center Junction
Lyons
Hardin County
Ohio
Dubuque County
Presbyterian Church
Supervisors Report on Poor Farm Purchases and Local Actions
The board notes goods bought since the last report with issued warrants and itemized accounts. Purchases include hardware from Scott Bros and merchandise from Mallory & Hartman, along with labor, threshing, oil, and milking sales. The minutes record election of a new poor farm steward L B Peet, and authorization to transfer 3000 from mulct tax to the county road fund.
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
Scott Bros
Mallory & Hartman
Dawson
Teeter
John Carson
Ethel Preston
Bet
Anna Wiedlar
Sumic Seree Ikiarigeae Weve
Lee Bunce
Kilers & Bolton
tiBb
Sokol
Wm. Sutherland
R. A. Scroggie
Monticello
Committee On Poor
Jones
Linn
Scroggie
J. Mills
Sutherland
L. B. Peet
Peet
Scott’s Emulsion Health Ad Promotes Flesh Gain
A vintage advertisement promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a fattening nourishing tonic for invalids convalescents and children. It claims to increase bone flesh blood and nerve tissue, offers free samples, and notes availability from Scott & Bowne chemists at 409 Pearl Street New York, priced 50 cents and one dollar.
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Scott
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Supervisors’ Proceedings
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
Cole
Monticello and Vicinity
Hall’s Hardware
Blickensderfer
Ave. Illus
Harger & Blish
Gen. Agts
W. A. Mirick
Old Congregational Church
H. M. Reanuy
Jamin Lem
Fa. E
van Buen
A. Matthiessen
Adjoining
Counties
Earth
Anamosa, Towa
Herrick & Bauder
J.H. Lathrop
Acvionerr
Oxford Junction
Laws Willery
Fred Puleston
Qorricu
Ellers & Bolton
J. W. Doxsee
Lovell Building
P. C. Babcock
A. M. Maurice
D. D.S
Lovell
Dental Department
Jrown Bridge
J. S. Houser
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Lowa
E. Reed
Hurrichtor'a Drygoods
J. Couchlan
D.D.S. Dentiet
Ellorg & Bolton
Monticelo State Bank
National Bank Act
Fannens
M. Hicks
H. M. Canvention
Ricuanpson
Farwell
Frank M. Hicks
Sarles
John Schweitzer
John McDonald
G. Henry George
William Stahler
O. H. Soetje
H. M. Carpenter
J. E. Bateman
W. First
Cross
Ayer
Buck Agnam
R P. Hall & Co
Nashua
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