Chicago Strike Indictments Highlight Labor Turmoil
The grand jury in Chicago indicts several pickets for assault on contractors and non union workers amid a broad labor conflict. Mayors and officials face scrutiny as civil service reform gains prominence with John W. Ela appointed to the civil service commission to enforce the law impartially.
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Chicago
Grand Jury
Harrison
Civil Service Commission
John W. Ela
Ela
Mr. Ela
Bricklayers’ and Stonemason’s
Des Moines Saloon Closures Put City Finance at Risk
The Des Moines Capital article argues that closing saloons will strip city revenue from the mulch tax and threaten a deficit in Des Moines. It contends the long run savings from fewer saloons outweigh short term losses and rejects the idea that saloons fund city finances.
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Sioux City Journal
Des Moines
Indiana's paroled inmates live as trusted citizens
Several hundred imprisoned men in Indiana, released on indeterminate sentences, progress through grades under the State board of pardons. They earn ten cents a day initially, learn trades, may work overtime, and gain trust until full pardon is granted.
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Indiana
State Board of Pardons
Chicago strikes halt operations and workers face heavy losses
The Chicago strikes are estimated to have suspended building operations worth over 50 million dollars and caused 20 million dollars in wages losses to 40 000 skilled workers. Five men were killed and 110 injured during the clash. The burden falls on workers and small contractors.
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Chicago
Walsh Confirms Democratic Blunt Stand On Silver Fight
Albia Republicans quote Chas A Walsh of the national Democratic committee saying the fight will be on silver if the people want it, but Democrats prefer offices and lack clear guiding principles. He says the administration will be opposed on grounds chosen by public sentiment.
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Albia
Chas. A. Walsh
National Democratic Committee
Walsh
Death of Richard Storrs Willis Revered Chicago Era Writer
Richard Storrs Willis died in Detroit at 82. He belonged to a famed literary clan that shaped American journalism for four generations. Brother of Nathaniel P. Willis and Sara Payson Willis Fanny Fern, he led the Musical Times and Musical World and founded Once a Month. The Willis family also included Fanny Fern’s husband James Parton.
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Richard Storrs Willis
Detroit
Nathaniel P. Willis
Sara Payson Willis
Fanny Fern
N. P. Willis
George Morris
Home Journal
Musical Times
Musical World
James Parton
Willises
New York Tribune on Nicaragua canal defense and trade value
The New York Tribune argues the Nicaragua canal is unnecessary to dwell upon its vast commercial benefits. It says only national defense concerns would invite criticism of a neutral ocean highway, with administration wisdom in relying on American fleets and stations rather than exclusive use.
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Nicaragua Canal
New York Tribune
Hepburn Led Nicaragua Canal Bill Passage In House
The Creston Gazette notes Col Hepburn secured the bill's passage with broad support from Democratic and Republican members alike. It lauds Hepburn's influence and the esteem in which he is held by the House, calling the vote nearly solid and nonpartisan.
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Hepburn
House
The
Creston Gazette
Col. Hepburn
Keokuk Judge Declines Iowa Democratic Convention
Judge Trimble of Keokuk said in Des Moines that he did not attend the recent Democratic convention and will not support the party. He blamed a conservative Iowa slate and the silver agitation, predicting Bryan will lead the party to Kansas City and that he is finished with the party while Bryan remains a leader.
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Judge Trimble
Keokuk
Des Moines
Register
Iowa
Kansas City
Bryan
Yates Family Nominated On Similar Day Forty Years Apart
On May 9 1860 Richard Yates famed war Governor of Illinois was nominated and exactly forty years later his son and namesake received the same honor from Illinois Republicans. The elder Yates was beloved though known for a drinking habit, and the son may merit similar distinction if he follows his father’s example apart from that fault.
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Richard Yates
Illinois
Yates
Democratic Convention Prepares Ticket in Sioux Falls
The Democratic National Convention has been supplied with a ready-made ticket in Sioux Falls but the vice presidential nomination may be discarded. The report hints at a Sewell Tom Watson split repeating history.
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Sioux Falls
Sewell
Tom Watson
Democratic Platform of 1884 Reflects Time and Progress
A 19th century platform statement notes that as the nation ages new issues arise from time and progress while longstanding concerns fade away. The remark frames political evolution as a recurring cycle in American democracy.
Aguinaldo Cleaning House, Says Charles City Press
The Charles City Press reports Aguinaldo was merely cleaning house taking a uplifted view, saying he just got up and dusted.
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Charles City Press
Aguinaldo
Press opinions from Iowa papers on conventions and salaries
Washington Gazette says Cedar Rapids will host the second Democratic State convention after a 10 to 1 vote amid Des Moines being dry. Davenport Republican defends the governor while arguing insurers should pay only actual losses. Wapello Tribune cites Lord Curzon’s $250000 salary in a critique of imperial costs.
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Washington Gazette
Burlington Gazette
Democratic
Democratic State Central Committee
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Wapello Tribune
Lord Curzon
India
Political Rhetoric Targets Officeholders and Populists
A column railing against elites and party dynamics compares England’s elite to a starving populace. It mockingly describes circus animal allegories for Republicans and Democrats, suggesting populists once again ride a succession of odd mascots and hinting at reform proposals.
Various Iowa News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Washington family misses a tame spring robin with a necklace of black feathers and a daily bath. In Oskaloosa, Master Max Baldauf’s death is marked by two white doves on his window sill. Des Moines police crack down on crime in Whitechapel. Pioneer editor William C. Swigart dies at 76 in Maquoketa. Davenport Times adds linotype machines to meet rising circulation. Iowa school library law allocates per-child funds from 5 to 15 cents. Cedar Falls adds German department at State Normal. Fort Dodge dedicates unknown soldier monument. Cedar Falls man returns after 16 years. Belmond reports an albatross inland. Grace M E church clerk resigns after 34 years. Des Moines Y M C A serves 66 819 lunches. Davenport class hits 70 graduates. Davenport coal dealers cut hard coal to 7.50 per ton for summer.
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Washington Press
Washington
Oskaloosa
Max Baldauf
Sam Baldauf
William C. Swigart
Maquoketa
Iowa
Weekly Sentinel
Cleveland
Davenport Times
Times
State Normal School
Cedar Falls
G. A. R. Post
Fort Dodge
H. H. Ruby
Belmond
J. C. Gates
Grace M. E. Church
Waterloo
Des Moines
Belle Henton
Sac City
Sac County
Davenport High School
Davenport
Cousins Likely Unopposed for Fifth District GOP Nomination
Cedar Rapids May 14 The fifth district Republican convention will meet in this city Thursday. Hon Robt G Cousins will be renominated by acclamation with no opposition. Democratic convention not yet called. Rumor says John M Redmond, mayor, will be the nominee.
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Cousins
Cedar Rapids
Robt. G. Cousins
Marshalltown
John M. Redmond
Hopewell Hosts A J Odell Talk On Porto Rico
May 11 crowd gathers at Hopewell school to hear A J Odell of Missouri recount his Spanish American War experiences in Porto Rico. The audience asks wide ranging questions on island life, crops, animals and geography as Mrs W W Webster shares California insights. Local residents come and go, crops look good after rain, and several residents visit family and friends in nearby towns.
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Hopewell
A. J. Odell
Missouri
Odell
Levi Odell
Port Louisa Township
Porto Rico
W. W. Webster
Muscatine
California
J. Q. Beatty
S. A. Rummery
Louisa County
Mr. Rummery
George Rummery
Muscatine County
Wm. Placke
Wm. Thompson
Musserville
Ruth
Bessie Higley
Grandivew
Bertha Martin
Wm. Fitzsimmons
J. C. Beatty
Moline
West Liberty Notes Include Visits and Church News
Mrs. Mary Ganse visits Mt. Vernon son N. C. Ganse and friends. Library Board nets 14 dollars from last Saturday ice cream festival. Mrs. Albert Watson visits Mrs. Charles Aiken on East Sixth street along with Anna and Lizzie Kirchner from Nichols. Rev. Dr. Lawson to preach at M E church Sunday. Two ministers attend Chicago events. J W Lewis, Gibson & Richards, and G F Sheldon ship cattle and hogs to Chicago.
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Albert Watson
Muscatine
Charles Aiken
East Sixth Street
Anna
Lizzie Kirchner
Nichols
Chas. Aiken
Dr. Lawson
M. E
R. Hi. McCampbell
St. Louis
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Corley
Chicago
General Conference
J. W. Lewis
Gibson & Richards
G. F. Sheldon
Riverside notes promise for orphan boy to Muscatine move
The orphan boy remains with the Mottet sisters and may relocate to Muscatine. He is described as hearty and well liked on the main street where passersby comment on his cheerful appearance. John Newton delivered the first butter tubs, locally made and praised. The town reports many sick horses, dry ground, small showers, and ongoing building on the Mottet Sisters residence. Nearly six hundred pounds of butter churned Tuesday. Three carloads of hogs and two of cattle shipped Tuesday. A road grader was purchased by trustees. H L Swift is erecting a brick cottage near the brick yard.
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Mottet
Muscatine
John Newton
McCreedy & Walker
Mottet Sisters
H. L. Swift
Family blood purifier praised in Mason City ad
Frank Mitchell of Mason City Iowa endorses Beggs Blood Purifier as the family remedy after two years use claiming it purifies the system and makes new rich blood. The ad states all druggists carry the product.
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Frank Mitchell
Mason City
Denmark plans to hand islands to chartered company
An article in Vorland says Denmark may sell the Danish West Indies to a private company to operate under the Danish flag. If Congress does not act this session, the government cannot become purchaser. Plans include a national bank, hotels, a steam line, new customs, and local industries to boost profits on St. Thomas and St. Croix.
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New York
Vorland
Copenhagen
Denmark
Dauikh
Congress
St. Thomas
Colonial Bank
St. Croix
Porto Rico
United States
Islands
Croker and the British
London comment calls for ostracism of Richard Croker over Tamany stance on the Boer war and his English ties. It accuses Croker of hypocrisy as he sponsors English social clubs while supporting English adversaries and urges removal from English society.
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London
the Express
Richard Croker
England
Tammany
Tammany Hall
Croker
Duke of Orleans
Orleans
America
Moathouse
Wantage
New York
United States
Muscatine Rail Link Connects to Major Lines
A brief note describes Muscatine North and South Railroad connections with Burlington and Cedar Rapids Northern for Burlington and southward routes, plus a link from Burlington to Muscatine and an east, west and north extension toward Iowa Central.
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Burlington
Muscatine
Iowa Central
Rail timetable announced for Rock Island to Clinton line
The new Davenport and Clinton railroad timetable shows improved facilities for Muscatine citizens traveling to areas above Rock Island and Davenport, with the opening already noted in these pages.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Clinton
Muscatine
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John Mehin and
Ain
Clarinda Herald
SS Brief
Whitechapel
Elmer Jension
Wm. Placke, Jr
Florence Chatfield
Fruitland
Ellen Walton
Bertha Buell
West Liberty
Mary Ganse
N. C. Ganse
Mt. Vernon
Riverside
Danish West Indies
Tropics
Singapore
Aden
Tammany and Krueger
Hood
Traveler’s Guide
Cscatine
Montezuma
Freigut
Cg, 1 & P. Railroad
GOLNG
Denver
Kansas
St. Joseph
Sundz
Evans
Wilton
Muscat
Iw P.mae
Cseae
iTrain
Ng Oe
Tscuse i
Sam. Een Ae Terrane
Muscatine N. & S. Railroad
South No
Grandview
Walle
Clinton R. R
Davenport, Rock Island and
Northwestern
R. R. Co
Gilbert
Eee
Harrison St
Camanche
Folletts
Princeton
LeClaire
Tile Works
Valley City
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