Warning on Democratic loyalties echoes historic party fades
The Chicago Inter Ocean argues that any party opposing major wars or national aims tends to vanish, citing the Tory Federalist Whig and past Democratic stances as warnings. It suggests current Democrats oppose Philippine policy and warns such disloyalty harms the nation and party prospects.
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Democratic Party
United States
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Great H Britain
Mexico
Philippines
Secretary Shaw earns wide gratitude from Atlantic travelers
The New York Tribune praises Secretary Shaw for reforming baggage inspection at the port. He aims to stop petty, aggravating methods while ensuring duties are still collected. Passengers should be treated liberally, avoiding offensive, minute inspections that annoy travelers more than they aid revenue and fraud detection.
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The
New York Tribune
Shaw
Custom House
Prices and Meat Policy Voice From Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues against lowering cattle prices and insists farmers are not overpaid, urging a policy that protects farmer values as meat prices remain high. The editorial frames meat pricing as a fair balance between packer profits and farmer income.
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Cedar Rapids
Republican
Moros Sympathy Criticized by Keokuk Paper
The Keokuk Gate City denounces American sympathizers with the Moros, calling their stance the worst form of hysteria as judged by the common people. The editorial frames the issue as a dangerous public mood fueling conflict.
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Keokuk Gate City
Miners vote to strike signaling extended labor tense times
The miners have voted to strike in Pennsylvania signaling weeks of possible labor conflict. The piece notes regional expectations that a right vs wrong outcome will yield coal at normal prices next fall and reflects on earth’s geological history and cooling trend as broader context.
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Pennsylvania
Opera House Improvement Plan With Northwestern Commencement
The project calls for about 17000 in improvements with the commercial club pledging 5000 via ticket sales for a fall performance to aid Mr Col dren. Senator Dolliver will deliver the Northwestern commencement address before the senior class under a large tent on campus to accommodate the crowd.
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Coldren
Dolliver
Northwestern University
America Leads in Relief Efforts Worldwide Admiration Grows
America remains in front of relief work and has earned global praise for its quick sending of supplies and funds to volcano victims.
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America
Muscatine doctors reject insanity plea in quiet Iowa City note
The insanity plea failed to gain traction with Muscatine physicians while Iowa City remains notably quiet after Muscatine secured a $15 000 building site.
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Muscatine
Iowa City
Rumor Buoyed by Muscatine Rail Talk
The Muscatine rumor mill runs hot this year as chatter rises over a possible C B Q railroad move to buy the Muscatine high bridge. The scene is lively with speculation and local interest in railroad deals.
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C., B. & Q. Railroad
Muscatine High Bridge
Muscatine
Odds On Kid Noble Trial Outcome Attract Bets
Speculation runs that ex-prize fighter Kid Noble faces a possible hanging as jurors weigh the case with bookmakers noting bettors wagering on the verdict. Opinions split on Noble’s fate while legal observers monitor the trial’s progress.
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Kid Noble
Cedar Street Wins School Contest With 1400 Vote Avalanche
The Journal reports a school contest drew strong bids from almost all schools. Cedar Street produced a dramatic finale by delivering an avalanche of 1,400 votes to claim the prize.
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Journal
Cedar Street
Council reconsiders telephone question actions
The council reevaluates their stance on the telephone issue showing genuine representation of the people and a relief from the bull headedness of the old council members.
Journal Leads in Known Circulation Among Muscatine Papers
The Journal is the only Muscatine newspaper with a bona fide known circulation while other papers fail to provide circulation data.
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Muscatine
Peoples' Pulpit A Column Set Asids for Readers
A columnist notices the Journal prints signed communications for readers use. The paper clarifies it grants free use of the column as a medium for ideas and will neither approve nor disapprove the sentiments expressed.
The Doctor's Wife pamphlet praised by A G Hopkins M D
Editor notes how many doctors have read The Doctor's Wife and urges others to obtain a copy. The piece lauds Prof. William E Quine M D lecturer and former state health official, describing the book as a touching after dinner speech about a doctor's life with sorrow, struggle, and small mercies.
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Low fares on Nickel Plate to New York and eastern points
European tourists and others bound east will find Nickel Plate Railroad rates to New York New England and eastern destinations attractive. Three daily trains from Chicago with first class service uniformed porters day coaches dining cars meals reasonably priced. Apply to John Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago or Chicago City Office 111 Adams St.
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New England
Ocean Steamship
Chicago
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago City
Adams Stret
Jefferson's Bible Found and Jeffersons Moral Condensation
Washington report details a Jefferson volume titled The Life and Morals of Jesus Extracted Textually from the Gospels in Greek Latin French and English. A bill to print 9 500 copies passes in the House with support from Major Lacey and Congressmen Crosvenor and Crumpacker as senators push Senate approval.
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Congressional Library
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Washington
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Miss Randolph
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Cyrus Adler
Jesus of Nazareth
Virginia
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Plutarch
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Matthew
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Crosvenor
Dillingworth
Senate
Jones
Arkansaw
A Civil War Court Martial and the Pretty Mess
Cyril F. Follin recounts the Nashville court martial of Sergeant Milton Troop in the Army of the Cumberland. Troop is accused of desertion, but a disputed note and captain Croker’s cowardice lead to a chain of reversals. Troop is pardoned and made captain while Croker resigns after confessing.
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Army of the Cumberland
Milton Troop
Troop
Croker
Nan
Camme
Cyril F. Follin
Damp Spring Brings Plentiful Mushrooms to Muscatine
Mushrooms are abundant in Muscatine area due to damp spring days. Authorities on toadstools are busy answering inquiries as people gather the edible fungus in bottom lands across the river. One expert reportedly ate two mushrooms to test their safety while a silver test is suggested to confirm poison or quality.
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Muscatine
Not That Far First Kid Dialogue
Two children argue about honesty in a clipped exchange. The older chides the younger for lying while the younger defends their stance claiming not to have reached such deceit yet. The fragment captures a curt domestic moral moment.
Noble trial testimony ends with doctors pronouncing sanity
Mrs. Mamie Noble testified at length during cross examination about her marriage, illicit relations, and movements in Davenport Muscatine and Sherrys. Doctors stated their belief the defendant Kid Noble was sane, a verdict that weighed against the defense's mental-unsoundness argument.
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Jim
Rock Island
Tom Morgan
Muscatine
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Sherry
Sherry’s
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Sherrys
Kid” Noble
A J. Weaver
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Warner
Mr. Hanley
Hanley
Orono Notes Farm Visits and School Talk
The Orono Iowa column reports farmers progressing with corn planting. Social visits include Allen and Brockway at the Brockway home, Cecil families near Muscatine, and Tipton visiting Hawkins. The county superintendent visited Brockway school praising pupils and inviting parental participation to boost school effort.
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Mrs. Allen
Columbus City
Brockway
L. M. Cecil
Henry Hoffmeyer
Muscatine
Mae McCormicc
Will McCormic
Barton Cecil
Hedrick
Charles
Chet Cecil
Henry Krider
Jim Smith
Cone
Mises Aggie Tipton
Lone Tree
Madge Hawkins
Eva McCurdy
M. J. McKee
Lehigh Valley Railroad Releases Color Poster of Arrival Scene
A bold colored poster from the Lehigh Valley Railroad shows a train arriving at a station with a bride and groom in the foreground just alighting, promoting posters sent for 10 cents to cover mailing.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
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