Republican Delegates Called for Iowa Convention 1902
A call to Iowa Republican electors for a Des Moines delegate convention on July 40 1902 at 11 a m to nominate candidates for state offices and to handle other business. It details representation by county based on Cummins 1901 votes and lists delegates and officers as R H Spench chairman and C W Phillips secretary.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Albert B. Cummins
Abe
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R. H. Spench
C.W. Philligs
Notice to Readers at The Chicago Inter Ocean
Readers are invited to call at the Inter Ocean office to tour the building and inspect its mechanical and scientific improvements. The notice promotes a tour of the newspaper’s facilities and sights in Chicago, highlighting the paper as a great example of age advancing needs.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Apt Historic Illustrations in Cushman Speech
The Journal notes Cushman’s orthodox republican reciprocity and protection stance as printed by the American Economist. It criticizes Payne and Grosvenor for backing Cuba debt rhetoric, using satirical tom tom imagery to accuse political manipulation and suppression of dissent.
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Francis W. Cushman
Congress
Washington
Muscatine
Muscatine Island
American Economist
Cushman
James G. Blaine
Benjamin Harrison
William McKinley
Cuba
Payne
Gen. Grosvenor
Follow the heart of Bruce in Scottish martyrdom tale
The speech recalls Robert Bruce's last voyage to Jerusalem to bury his heart in holy ground and the knights who defend his memory. Amid applause, the speaker vows to uphold party principles and protect national interests against hostile forces and industry threats.
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Cuba
Robert Bruce
Scotland
Bannockburn
Holy Ground
Jerusalem
Holy
Bruce
Republic
Bragg Named Consul at Havana by Roosevelt
Gen E L Bragg veteran soldier and Democrat aged 75 is appointed by President Roosevelt as consul at Havana. A Palmer and Buckner supporter in 1896 he has since hardly belonged to any party. The appointment reflects Roosevelt’s admiration for his political ability and courage.
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E. 8. Bragg
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Havana
Palmer and
Buckner
Trusts and Sherman Law Highlight in Political Debate
The Fairfield Ledger notes that prosecutions of capital combinations are under the Sherman anti trust law, calling it a purely republican measure. It claims Democrats opposed the law at inception and have not sought to strengthen it, yet they criticize trusts.
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Fairfield Ledger
Demoecrats
Foraker Denounces Ceding Territory While GOP Holds Power
Senator Foraker reiterates a strong stance against yielding American territory while the Republican party remains in power. He endorses patriotic sentiment and aligns with continued national resolve.
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Foraker
Republican Party
Eruptions in Martinique Threaten Island as Pompeii Echoes Resurface
Scientists warn Martinique faces near total devastation from a Monday eruption, with St Pierre buried under lava and new dangerous craters forming. experts compare the scale to Pompeii and note lava and ash dispersal far surpassing ancient volcanic dust. Separate political chatter from Kansas hints at a fight against Roosevelt in state conventions as Senator Burton critiques appointments and party alignment. Congressman Marcus A. Smith in Arizona faces sharp exchanges over statehood, with General Grosvenor of Ohio and Iowa figures drawn into the debate amid mutual barbs.
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Martinique
St. Pierre
Kansas
Burton
Roosevelt
Mt. Vesuvius
Pompeii
Herculaneum
St. Vincent
Marcus A. Smith
Arizona
Congress
Grosvenor
Ohio
House
Smith
Origin of Arizona and the arid zone meaning
A writer muses on the word Arizona claiming it means an arid zone. He contrasts this with misinterpretations of horticulture and reflects on Bret Harte’s influence as quoted by a friend. The passage ends noting Harte’s death as linked to the quoted tribute.
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Arizona
Bret Harte
Lacey
Kansas
Boy Asks Permission To Fish Next Sunday
A small boy asks the gents for a fishing outing next Sunday. Track layers arrive making the scene feel real, while clerks union expresses thanks as the courthouse excitement winds down.
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Clerks Union
Court House
Town Clock Maintains Sunday Closure Amid Public Gate Issue
A local report notes no charges or filings have been brought against the town clock for operating on Sundays or opening its public gate. The matter appears unresolved with no formal action recorded.
Warm Sunday List Discussion Prompt
A call invites readers to visit and talk with people on the Sunday list. The note emphasizes friendly, informal conversation about the matter and suggests dropping in to join the discussion.
Weather jest and holiday travel in Muscatine
The Journal notes July must improvise new weather strategies to rival May. John Jones leaves for Chicago on the C M St P Flyer to spend Thanksgiving. Muscatine risks a dry spell with ice cream parlors closed Sunday and soda fountains shut, while water works are not yet listed.
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Journal
John Jones
Chicago
Muscatine
Fresh Air Farm Dreams in Spring for Local Kids
Verse depicts kids leaving Military Park for a Fresh Air Farm on a train to escape city rules. They describe freedom from cops and paper sales, with animals to chase and trees budding on Clinton Street. The mood is hopeful as spring approaches and siblings anticipate better days.
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Military Park
Clinton Street
Literary Names for Craft and Style in One Line
A compact homage to literary schools listing authors for clearness logic action conciseness sublimity vivacity imagination common sense elegance smoothness simplicity and humor, attributing guiding traits to a spectrum of classic writers from Shakespeare to Franklin Kansas City Star.
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Macaulay
Burke and Bacon
Homer and
Scott
Bacon and
Pope
Milton
Stevenson and
Kipling
Shakespeare
Job
Benjamin Franklin
Virgil
Arnold
Addison and
Hawthorne
Burns, Whittier and
Bunyan
Jane Austin
Chaucer
Cervantes
Mark
New-Fargled Pump Delays Water in Hotel Lobby
A bell boy explains a new pump is installed to supply ice water but no water has arrived yet, and the scene captures the lingering pause and frustration in the hotel lobby.
Kill or Cure. Mrs McLubberty and the pills mystery
Local chatter centers on Mrs McLubberty dismissing rumors about pills found by Mrs Hogan. The pills are said to either kill or cure, with partygoers debating which effect would occur first. Marty and others weigh in on the danger and potential remedies.
Miss Petticoats Promises Fresh Love Story From Major
Dwight Tilton's Miss Petticoats is praised for its lavish binding and color illustrations by Charlies H. Stephens. The plot follows Dorothy Vernon like a tempestuous heroine driven by passion, slander, and revenge in Old New England at New Bedford’s whaling docks.
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Charlies H. Stephens
Gill
Quincy Adams
Miss Petticoats
Chetford
New England
New Bedford
Lucifer
Booth Tarkington to wed Miss Louisa Fletcher in June
The Indiana author and playwright Booth Tarkington is to marry Louisa Fletcher of Indianapolis on June 18. Miss Fletcher, daughter of Stoughton Fletcher, a prominent Indianapolis banker, leads the citys upper social set. The couple plan to reside in Indianapolis.
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Booth Tarkington
Indiana
Louisa Fletcher
Indianapolis
Miss Fletcher
Stoughton Fletcher
River Rafting Seen Not As It Used to Be
Captain George Winans of the raft Saturn recalls record rafts on the Mississippi and laments changes in rafting. He notes rising contractor costs, falling raft boats, and fewer logs as northern forests are depleted. He explains raft construction, cost advantages of rafting, and comments on pilots and Mark Twain’s river career.
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George Winans
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Muscatine
Mississippi
Stillwater
St. Croix River
St. Croix
St. Paul
Mark Twain
Hannibal
Low Rates for European Tourists on Nickel Plate Line
European tourists and others bound for eastern points can save with Nickel Plate Line to New York and New England. Three trains daily from Chicago with first class service. Uniformed porters oversee day coaches. dining car meals are reasonably priced. Details from John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago. Chicago City Ticket Office, 131 Adams St.
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New York
New England
Ocean Steamship Docks
Chicago
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago City
Adams Stret
The Sea At Surface Saltier Than Great Depth
A concise reflection notes that surface seawater is harsherly salted than water at greater depths, suggesting salinity varies with depth and exposure to air and evaporation.
Bethel of Old A Historic Bible Spot Not Fought For
William E. Curtis argues Bethel in Ephraim is a sacred site tied to biblical and royal history. He says the stone linked to Jacob and Westminster Abbey links should inspire preservation. Bethel’s landscape and associations would merit memorials despite current neglect. He cites Hymn writer Mrs. Adams and Elijahs mockers as contrasts to the site’s stature.
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William E. Curtis
Chicago
Edward the Confessor
London
Westminster Abbey
Bethel
Adams
Ephraim
Elijah
Baldhead
East Lynne at the Grand Promises Smooth Performance
The familiar play East Lynne draws theatergoers with its relatable emotions. Miss Courtenay Morgan stars as the heroine and will wear Paris-made costumes by M Felix, offering ladies a special visual treat. Grand promises a polished show Monday May 26.
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East Lynne
M. Felix
Country cure joke sparks hotel owner confusion
A humorous exchange has a patient confessing ownership of a summer hotel after the doctor suggests a country cure. The punchline hinges on the patient realizing the doctor’s advice would benefit his business.
Noah and Japheth discuss post ark plans in jest
Noah voices uncertainty after landing and Japheth jokes about killing mosquitoes and starting a summer hotel. The dialogue hints at practical humor amid recovery and settlement efforts following their voyage.
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Noah
Japheth
Barrister Demands Justice as Judge Denies More Than Two Years
A barrister insists all he asks is justice for his client while the judge explains the law prevents a sentence exceeding two years. The exchange shows tension between advocacy and statutory limits.
Damaged eggs prompt tense waitstaff exchange
A brief overheard moment shows a waiter declining to take back eggs after a dent is noticed. The customer dispute centers on whether the fault lies with the cook or the diner.
A Shrewd One Wealthy Lawyer Debate
A sharp exchange unfolds as a wealthy lawyer tells a coachman whose horses bolt to steer into something inexpensive if he cannot regain control. The remark hints at urgency and sly wit in a tense moment.
Might Acquire It He Do You Think You Could Learn
Dialogue fragment shows a couple contemplating affection and preference. He asks if love is possible while she indicates openness. She mentions learning to like olives suggesting gradual adjustment in tastes and feelings.
Why Not Go West Special Rail Excursion Rates
The Iowa Central railway offers special summer excursion fares from all points to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood and Black Hills Cur. One way fare round trip under special low rate. June 1 to 21 25 to 30 July 14 to 31 Aug 15 to 22 25 to 29 and Sept 11 to 15. Final ticket limit October 31 1902. For details contact local agents or A B Cutts Minneapolis G P T A.
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Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Black Hills
Satuz
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Low Rates to Western Cities by Shrine and TR Travel Club
Low rates to San Francisco Los Angeles California and Portland Oregon offered by Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine San Francisco and National Convention Travelers Protective Association Portland. On sale May 27 to June 60 days. For rates routes and stopovers contact C R L P passenger depot. C M Gould Agent.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
Portland
Oregon
Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic
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Ottumwa
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H. W. Becker
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H. C. Bruckman
C. M. Fortune
M. Godfrey
J. ¥. Boyd
H. H. Jepson
Wm. Smause
West Liberty
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Winterset
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