Republican State Convention to nominate Iowa officials
The Republican State Convention will convene in Des Moines on Wednesday August 1 at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner and electors. Delegates: one per county plus one for every two hundred votes or fraction thereof for Leslie M Shaw in 1899. H O Weaver and C W Phillips cited.
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Owa
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Leslie M. Shaw
Can Journalism Be Christian
John K. Allen argues Christians may not publish a newspaper as Christ would though editors can shape moral framing. He notes journalism remains a human product limited by supply and demand and readers’ tastes. A Christian press could influence readers toward better literature, while exposing sin publicly to curb crime.
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John K. Allen
Chicago Press
Illinois State Association
Allen
God
Christ
Sheldon
Mr. Sheldon
Journalism’s Role and The Power of Ministers
A speaker critiques journalism’s moral tone while praising progress. He notes that both readers and writers shape journalistic character and says ministers, as leaders, can foster right taste among daily readers and powers.
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Jesus of Galilee
America becomes creditor nation under Republican policy
The article argues the United States will be less affected by European troubles as Alaska gold increases supply and lowers interest rates. It claims America will gain a strong foreign credit balance, undersell European manufacturers, and grow its global position as a creditor nation due to Republican policies and continued party control.
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America
Europe
Dun’s
Commercial and Financial Review
Alaska
Transvaal
United States
Republican Party
Woman Suffrage in the West Cited by Idaho Governor
Governor Steunenberg discusses Harper's Weekly statements on Idaho women voters in 1898. He notes about 40 percent of votes were cast by women and predicts the share may rise. He says women voters come from cities and rural areas alike, and their participation elevates public life.
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Steunenberg
Idaho
Harper's Weekly
Gov Shaw speech on prohibition cited by Dubuque Times questioned
Respondents challenge the newspaper’s reading of Gov Shaw’s late conference remarks. They dispute that he opposed prohibition and argue the Times misrepresents the tone. They propose consulting official state and county statistics to settle the debate.
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Dubuque
Criticism of newspaper bias toward law and order
The Clarinda Herald condemns papers in the state that claim support for temperance and law, but defend law breakers. Editors who begin with praise followed by excuses are revealed as saloon supporters and enablers of unlawful conduct.
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Clarinda Herald
Dem critics push against Hoarce Boies and Judge Hayes
The Dubuque Telegraph blasts two Democrats Hoarce Boies and Judge Hayes for predicting Democratic ticket defeats if the Chicago platform is kept. It accuses them of acting as if they hold exclusive trust and influence within Iowa’s party.
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Dubuque
Democrats of
Iowa
Hoarce Boies
Judge Hayes
Chicago
Democratic Party of
New Culinary Dish Sparks Female Interest in Making It
Readers note how women show curiosity and appetite for mastering a fresh recipe, eager to learn techniques and recreate the dish at home. The remark highlights a trend where culinary innovation prompts hands on kitchen experimentation among women.
Wise on Negro Vote and Southern Representation
Hon John S Wise argues that the negro vote should be disfranchised by state laws setting property and educational tests and that southern representation in Congress should be reduced accordingly. He fails to justify excluding whites from similar qualifications, insisting justice demands universal standards for an enduring government.
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Leslie's Weekly
Johns. Wise
Virginia
John Brown
Aticle
National House of Representatives
Bryan Defends Citizenship View on Filipino Question
The Dubuque Telegraph endorses Mr. Bryan's argument that Filipinos must be citizens or subjects under U S rule. It notes Republicans would have to alter their government if Filipinos were made subjects and contrasts that with existing un naturalized citizens who are treated as subjects. The piece labels Bryan's stance sophistry.
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Dubuque
Bryan
Carroll Herald Seeks Specific Facts on Secretary Dobson
The Carroll Herald demands definite information about Secretary Dobson’s alleged wrongs, noting prior general claims and criticizing hints and insinuations that could ruin a man’s good name.
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Carroll Herald
Dobson
Keokuk and Hamilton Power Franchise Favored by Senate
The Senate approved the Keokuk and Hamilton Water Power Company franchise after House passage. Birge family donates the Keokuk elegant Birge homestead worth 30000 to the Benevolent Union of Keokuk. A 200 ton foundation is complete for a 420 ton monument to Sergeant Charles Floyd who died near Sioux City in 1804. United States and Iowa fund the monument with 5000 each. District Collector Patterson collected 100 from the Anamosa District Fair association as a tax for a circus attraction. a 92.67 draft was sent to the secretary after departmental review, keeping 7 as fair tax. Monticello fair was treated similarly.
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Birge
Keokuk
Chas. P. Birge
Charles Floyd
Sioux City
Louisiana Purchase
United States
Iowa
Patterson
Anamosa
Fairport Social News: Dinners, Visits, and Local Happenings
Harry Bishop dined with his uncle J Humes on Tuesday. Leu Martin of Illinois transacted business in town today. Mrs Russe1 helps Mrs Dollman with house cleaning. Schools close the 15th and a picnic is planned. John Schellhorn shipped a bill of ware on the W J Young Friday. Mrs Geo Schmidt visited Mrs E A Mackenner Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Chas Fix and family spent Sunday with Wm Reeves. Miss Lydia Fix from Pine Mills helps Mrs E F Stull this week. Mr McEvoy places a new refrigerator in his store. Mr and Mrs Tutt welcome an eight pound boy born last Thursday. Tom Will, Bessie Knight, and Nora Knight from St Joseph Mo spent Sunday at the McEvoy home. E Dimick and daughter Rose of Vermilion Ca visit Mrs A J
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Harry Bishop
J. Humes
Leu Martin
Illinois
Russe
J. Dollman
John Schellhorn
W. J. Young
Geo. Schmidt
E. A. Mackenner
Chas. Fix
Wm. Reeves
Lydia Fix
Pine Mills
E. F. Stull
McEvoy
E. Dimick
Rose
Vermilion, Ca
A. J. Reeves
Century-Old Colored Minister Celebrates Birthday
Rev. Connors of the Methodist Episcopal church in Gales Ferry Conn. marked his hundredth birthday anniversary born in slavery. He led a prayer meeting last night and remains in splendid health and spirits.
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Slavery
Gales Ferry
Conn
Connors
Methodist Episcopal Church
Third Duke of Wellington Dies in London
Henry Wilesley the third Duke of Wellington died in London this morning at age fifty four.
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Duke of Wellington
London
Henry Wilesley
Quotes on men bearing church duties and truth
A fragment reflecting on men who manage only the money of a church and the notion that a smooth lie can be as valid as truth, highlighting moral scrutiny.
Children Celebrate Programs Across Churches
Churches marked Children’s Day with colorful decorations and varied programs. The Methodist Church organized efforts across denominations to celebrate and showcase child-friendly activities.
Children’s Day Observance at First M E Church Highlighted by Educational Loan Fund
Monday’s Daily reports the First M E Church Children’s Day service featuring baptism and a 19 student graduating class. The Educational Loan Fund aids over 10 000 students including 6 000 pastors and missionaries, with loans repaid within three years after graduation. A collection exceeded $10.
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M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Educational Loan Fund
Methodist Church
Methodist Institutions of Learning
Eva Baker
Dr. Stafford
Marguerite Armstrong
Jerodine Howe
Lives That Lift Theme At Christian Endeavor Meeting
The Christian Endeavor society discussed Lives that Lift as Mrs Wells and Mrs St John led the evening preaching hour. They shared fascinating accounts of the Mothers Congress held in Des Moines, tying the day’s services to children youth and family home life.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Children’s Day Exercises at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church held Children’s Day exercises with red white and blue bunting and evergreen decorations. Young scholars presented songs recitations and music while Mr E Parkerest of Chicago spoke on The Bible and Dr Martin was praised for guiding the school.
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Presbyterian Church
E. Parkerest
Chicago
Children’s Day Exercises At First Congregational Church
The First Congregational church held Children’s Day services with a 10:30 a.m. Sunday school program led by superintendent Mr. Rosenberger and pastor Rev H D Herr. The event featured decorated halls, a canopy of flowers, choir and orchestra performances, and an impromptu entertainment segment. A missionary sermon preceded a Sunday school collection and an evening address by Mr Herr. Several volunteers were individually commended for their help.
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Clara Raupe
Amelia Miller
M. O. Briggs
Elmer George
M.O. Briggs
Joe. R. Hanley
Nellie Downer
Grace Miller
Ethel Cross
Glen Parvin
Joe
R. Hanley
Jennie Howe
Harold Duffield
Henrietta Robertson
Effie Hutchinson
Katie Slaven
Ora Selman
Myrtle Covey
Retta Wright
Cora Selman
First Congregational Church
Rosenberger
H. D. Herr
Bertha Hoover
Frances Hawley
Hattie van Horne
L. Hopkinson
Harriet McQuesten
Gertrude Herr
Mr. Herr
First Baptist Church Hosts Home Mission Sermon and Children’s Day
Yesterday morning Mr. Fowler preached on Home Mission Work and the annual collection was taken after the sermon. In the evening the Sunday School presented the Children’s Day exercises to large crowds, with standing room at a premium and many turned away. The church was decorated with roses, ferns, and potted plants.
Two From Muscatine In Iowa College Graduation
In the graduating class of the academic department of Iowa College two Muscatine natives are named Miss Harriet Hunt and Miss Mazie Lane. Lane, a Muscatine High School graduate, will enter the collegiate department next year. Hunt has pursued music conservatory study alongside her college coursework.
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Iowa College
Muscatine
Harriet Hunt
Mazie Lane
Miss Lane
Muscatine High School
Miss Hunt
Conservatory of Music
Breakup of church haunts people after breakup
A reflection notes that individuals who leave a church face judgment or social stigma in future communities, implying lasting reputational consequences beyond the split.
Dr C L Stafford Denounces Liquor Trade In Sermon
Dr C L Stafford preached a temperance sermon at First Methodist church condemning liquor business as ruinous to families and communities. He cited $1 196 000 000 yearly national expenditure and 29 hundred women who died from drunken husbands, arguing revenue from alcohol is robbery and misused iniquity.
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C. L. Stafford
First Methodist
Eight Muscatine Youth Camp at Eagle Point with three chaperones
A camping party of eight Muscatine youths and Miss Alma Brindley Miss Nina Albertson and Mr Bandhbouch depart for a ten day camping trip at Eagle Point near Fairport. Mrs Robertson and Mrs J R Hanley will act as chaperones.
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Muscatine
Alma Brindley
Nina Albertson
Washington
Bandhbouch
Prinston, II
Eagle Point
Fairport
Robertson
J. R. Hanley
One Fare Rate To Davenport for G A R Encampment
The B C R N Ry offers a round trip at a single fare from all Iowa points to Davenport IA for the State Encampment G A R in June. Sale dates June 11 to 14 with return allowed through June 16. Contact nearest agent for details.
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Iowa
Davenport
Jno. G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
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