Republican State and County Ticket Listed for Election
The announcement lists the Republican slate: Governor Leslie M Shaw Crawford county. Lieutenant Governor J G Milliman Harrison county. Supreme Court Charles M Waterman Scott county. Railroad Commissioner Charles L Davidson Sioux county. Superintendent Richard C Barrett Mitchell county. County tickets include Representative L M Carpenter Rome township. Auditor W S Barker Fallview township. Treasurer J W Walte Wyoming township. County Superintendent Tt J I Cowan. Supervisors T W Dunn Wayne township and J R Clay Hale township.
Central Committee Meeting Discusses Campaign Features
The Republican county central committee held a meeting at Center Junction yesterday. Members reviewed the general features of the campaign and found the reports highly satisfactory.
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Republican County Central Committee
Center Junction
Candidate Shaw Faces Scrutiny Over Past Overcharge
After a two month search, critics focus on a single alleged lapse in Shaw's past when he over-charged a customer forty cents in an interest calculation. The piece notes no clarity on whether this incident laid the groundwork for his wealth.
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Shaw
Campaign activity heats Scott county with party canvassing
The gold democrats aim to hold their ground while republicans push a school house canvass. The popocrats are active and warn that results may mirror last fall’s Bryanism losses, signaling a volatile local political scene.
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Scott County
Democrat Voices Hope for Republican Ticket Support
A longtime Democrat told the writer he hoped for the Republican ticket's success. He said after a life of toil he would not assist a party proposing a monetary standard that would erode the value of his savings to a 40 cent dollar.
Republican rally praised by Allison in Cleveland
Senator Allison spoke to a large Cleveland audience praising Republican policies and prosperity. The piece contrasts free silver with 16 to 1 and urges voters to back the Democratic ticket to counter Bryanism. It notes Democratic calls for free coinage and warns Republicans oppose debasement.
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Allison
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Bryan
Weain
Lost russet valise hints at political omen
An old russet hand satchel is described as badly worn. The note suggests a finder contact Ben Miller, chairman of the democratic county central committee, and remarks that if Ben has lost the valise it would be a bad omen for their Democratic friends.
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Oxford Mirror
Ben Miller
Democratic County Central Committee
Ben
Death of George M. Pullman Opens Globe Obituary
George M. Pullman sleeping car magnate was found dead in his Chicago home last Tuesday morning. He contributed to the invention with Wagner and others and used his business skill to turn the idea into a public necessity and wealth.
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George M. Pullman
Chicago
Mr. Pullman
Wagner
Campaign Notes Voters urged to back Republican ticket
The piece urges votes for the Republican slate in Jones county with reminders to vote early, praises John Waite for treasurer, and warns against scratching tickets. It notes polls open 8 and close 6, cites McKinley era prosperity, and references candidates Dunn Clay Barker Voorhees Shaw Plummer and local officials with county and state committee involvement.
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Jones County
John Waite
Dunn
Clay
Barker
Jim Voorhees
Jim
Chicago
Bryan
Bogardus
Oxford Junction
Monticello
Leslie M. Shaw
Shaw
Senate
Plummer
Democratic State Central Committee
Wilk
McKinley
Cowan
State Board of Examiners
Moore
Minnie Murray Delivers Hard Times Speech in Silk Dress
Minnie Murray appears on stage in a white silk dress delivering a strong critique of ongoing economic hardship and urging relief measures. The public speak includes calls for jobs programs and fiscal reform aimed at assisting everyday workers.
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Minnie Murray
Voting Tips Sparkling with Law Changes
Mr. Voter warns ballots must be marked correctly under new rules as Tuk Express explains changes. The piece notes many voters may lose votes due to inaction and cites Iowa Capital on Congressman Cousins in demand. It highlights Cousins' strong arguments and widespread praise for Iowa legislators.
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Tuk Express
Iowa
Cousins
Dolliver
State Committee
Kasson Appointed Special Commissioner for Reciprocity
Mr. McKinley recognizes Hon. John A. Kasson of Iowa for appointment as a special commissioner to carry reciprocity into effect. Kasson brings long diplomatic experience and is eminently qualified to negotiate the treaties under the tariff law.
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McKinley
John A. Kasson
Iowa
Kasson
Luetgert Case Jury Divided Over Conviction
The Luetgert murder trial in Chicago went to the jury Monday evening. The panel was split 8 to 4 for conviction for a time, then reported 11 to 1 in favor of conviction and the death penalty. If no agreement is reached, the court will retain the jury until Saturday.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Death of Charles A. Dana and the Sun’s literary touch
The New York Sun loses its distinguished leader Charles A. Dana. He was a scholar who demanded spotless work and cultivated high literary standards. His strong opinions shaped the paper, which rose to prominence without resorting to sensationalism.
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Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Dana
The
Sun
Fred White accused of radical statements in congressional run
An Ottumwa Democrat editorial from September 1896 claimed Fred White advocated killing President Cleveland and hanging gold Democrats. The piece labels such views as anarchistic and unfit for governor, urging defense of free speech and reason.
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Fred White
Iowa
Ottumwa
White
Mr. White
Keokuk County
Cleveland
Congress
Ottumwa Democrat
United States
Democrat
Robert Moore
Palmer
Buckner
Moore
Democratic Party
Nherry
Good Roads Movement Buys Three Rock Crushers
Delaware county purchases three steam rock crushers from Western and Champion brands. Each machine handles 10 to 18 tons per hour, delivering three sizes of rock. Supervisors will control one machine at Hopkinton Masonville and Colesburg. The purchase aims to improve county roads and ballast rock highways.
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Delaware County
Hopkinton
Masonville
Colesburg
First Thanksgiving Feast At Plymouth Recalled In Journal
The article recalls the 1621 Thanksgiving at Plymouth Massachusetts with Miles Standish and Priscilla Mullins as figures in the tale. The scene features twenty men of the colonial army and mentions Priscilla as serving at the tables. The story will run in Ladies Home Journal in November.
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Plymouth
Massachusetts
Miles Standish
Priscilla
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Good Reasons for Winning. Curtis on McKinley Gains
W de Curtis argues in Chicago Record that Republicans will win a large overall majority. He says McKinley gained in cities with gold standard support and lost where free silver spread among farmers, who now prosper in Ohio with better prices for wool, livestock, and farm produce, despite Democratic warnings.
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W. de. Curtis
Chicago
McKinley
Ohio
Pye
Ashtabula
Centennial hopes for John McDonald reach three centuries
Cascade News reports John McDonald of Center Junction, Jones county, may reach age 99 on the first day of next January, with expectations of living beyond two more years and a third century ahead due to his strong health. Also notes injuries from a wagon accident near Croston residence involving Mabel Parrott, Fannie Hickman, and Kate Maurice, and updates on local horse Countess Eve, post office inspector Dennis Sullivan, Mina Hawkins' death, Mark Twain excerpts in McClure's November, and Des Moines coal prices at $7.75 per ton.
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John McDonald
Center Junction
Jones County
Croston
Mabel Parrott
Fannie Hickman
Kate Maurice
al Kiburz
Countess Eve
Lexington
Terre Haute
Europe
Kiburz
Dennis Sullivan
Excelsior Springs
Sam
Mina Hawkins
Solomon Bess
Ben Hankins
Hillside
Cascade Township
Colesbury
Burglars Strike Paris Post Office Twice in a Week
The Paris post office in Linn County was broken into by burglars two times during the past week, prompting police inquiries and damage assessments.
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Paris
Linn County
Weaver as portrayed by Cousins in Cedar Rapids speech
The speech characterizes General J. B. Weaver as a persistent disorganizer and negationist. It attacks Weaver as hypocritical and revolutionary, linking him to Altgeld and Populists while portraying his career as a 25 year blight on politics and a source of misery and economic harm.
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Bob” Cousins
Cedar Rapids
Commonwealth
Kansas
Nebraska
Mississippi
Hlingis
Lincoln
Altgeld
Minnesota
Women Who Should Not Marry Says New York Times
A New York Times piece catalogs traits of women deemed unsuitable brides, condemning vanity, financial imprudence, reliance on servants, love of shopping, and craving social status. It lists behaviors from never sewing a hem to preferring luxury over thrift, and from romantic fantasies to constant declarations of love.
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New York Times
The Woman Who Values Style Over Family Comfort
A critique of women who prioritise appearances and social status over their children’s wellbeing. It ridicules those who stay home only when visiting is impossible, prize ornate items over practical necessities, and borrow from neighbors. It highlights the emptiness of chasing fashion and social prizes.
Men Who Should Not Marry Says Readers Across Manners
A column lists types of men deemed unfit for marriage by praising wives and critiquing outdated sexist attitudes. It targets men who undervalue effort, dismiss flowers, control finances, and expect domestic labor without fair compensation, ending with a jab at those who misuse religious phrases.
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Crawford County
J. G. Milliman
Harrison County
Supreme Court
Charles M. Waterman
Charles L. Davidson
Sioux County
Richard C. Barrett
Mitchell County
Republican County
L. M. Carpenter
Rome Township
W.S Barker
Fallview Township
J. W. Walte
Wyoming Township
Hiram Arnold
JI. Cowan
T. WH. Dunn
Wayne Township
J. R. Clay
Hale Township
K. O. Peters
Fairview Township
T. B. Kent
Madison Township
Republican State Central Committee
Dubuque Times
Manchester Press
Cascade News
From
Pioneer
the Courier
McClure
Mark Twain
A. B. Frost
Peter Newell
Des Moines
Royal
Royal Baking Powder
New York
J. B. Weaver
Congressman Cousins
Weaver
Star Clothing House
Apostle Paul
Apostle
M. W. Herrick
J. W. Coxsee
Monti
J. N. Hughes
Atrorney AT Law
Outlar Rapids
W. A. Mirick
M. D
Dayrician
Congregational Church
Lown
Maie Street
Postofice
Conter Dination
E. L. Gilmore
Pilyligians
Hyonmore Street
Kirst Street
He Eye
Monticado
Town
Rundle
Monticgho Bank
J. Coughlan
D. D
Sicksad& Milora
Www
B. Pearson, D. D. S
Pliniig
Rasterly
Anninoga
J. H. Lathrop
Lovell State Bank
Gvyonatt L
Lovaon
ROU
Airliners
R.O. Strevon
Heneie i Payal
0. Stirton
I. A. Itleklate
J. 4. Hall
J. W. Doxsee
Herman Sandhouse
Nicholue Holst
C. J. Wilson, M.D. C. M
Fulton, Iowa
Ange
Gyiptorn
R. Ricker
Montiueello
Bohlken
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