Election of United States Senators in Iowa Debate
The Creston Gazette argues Republicans resist moving to elect Senators by constitution amendment. It notes the difficulty of changing the federal constitution, the historical consensus backing the current method, and dismisses reformers as impractical or misguided. The piece also cites Western reports claiming trusts affect independent lawyers as consolidations expand.
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United States
Creston Gazette
Iowa
Congress
Chicago lawyers face decline as corporations dominate practice
A Chicago newspaper quotes a well known lawyer warning that consolidation has shifted work from independent attorneys to corporate law offices. Young lawyers struggle to find clients as firms hire clerks for meager salaries and 400 of 4,000 lawyers earn enough to live. Collection agencies and the bankruptcy act shrink old claims and profits.
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Great Corporation
Chicago
Republican Platform Declares Support For McKinley Era Policies
The Iowa Republican convention at Des Moines adopts strong resolutions praising four years of GOP policy. It denounces currency debasement as disastrous, calls for public credit protection, and endorses continued self government, anti-trust measures, and limited capital power. It endorses McKinley for renomination and lauds Congressional leadership.
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Republicans of
Iowa
Des Moines
Republican Party of
Republican Party
McKinley
Republican Congress
Henderson
Senate
House
Candy Cath:olic Cure Ad Promises Constipation Fix
An old advertisement touts Educated or Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cath:olic as a permanent cure for constipation. It claims price 30e or 25e and offers druggists refunds if CCC fails.
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C.C.C
Impartial Truth-Teller on Facial Expression and Mood
A feature urging self examination of one’s displeased or sour expression. It recalls a school rule that punished ill natured looks and notes how a constant frown affects others. The piece ends with a warning to observe one’s own image and avoid a harsh, unhappy demeanor.
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Adam
Sweet
Biography of a Tramp sermon at Congregational church
The third sermon in a series at the Congregational church by Rev. H. D. Herr, titled The Biography of a Tramp, uses Josiah Flynt and Jamie the Kid as modern parallels to the prodigal son. It traces a youth from comfort to tramp life, a life of degradation, and a hopeful return, ending with a warning to stay with the father’s house and a prayer for the prodigal.
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Beacon Lights
Congregational Church
H. D. Herr
Josiah Flynt
Jamie
Christ
Red
Slim
San Francisco
Denver Red
Cig
Jesus
Rock Island Provides Free Transport For Kansas Corn Gift To India
The Rock Island railroad granted free transport from Kansas to Chicago for twenty car loads of corn donated by the Kansas famine relief effort. Stations along the line received corn cars, which were collected and bannered as Kansas relief to India. The train, carrying over 20,000 bushels, reached Chicago on May 25 and is headed to India via Eastern lines.
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Rock Island
India Relief Committee
State of
Kansas
Chicago
India
Weather turns warmer with sunshine boosting crops statewide
The past week was warmer than average with more sunshine and less rainfall. Temperature excess ranged 2 to 6 degrees, showers were light and uneven. Corn planting is finishing, early fields being cleaned, cultivation well begun, and stands promising. Spring grains good. hay varies, southern areas better than northern. Clover winter-kill harmed meadows. some hay shortages reported. Southern belt hay and timothy look to be at full average.
How a Magician Tricks a Stiff Cane Upright
Widow of Herrmann explains the cane levitation trick from Magic as a Home Amusement. She describes using a black screen, a hidden thread tied between chair legs, and a poised cane to create the illusion of a cane standing in mid parlor.
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Herrmann
Yachts Nancy and Roann Reach City Harbor
The two small yachts Nancy and Roann were in port yesterday in this city. The Young arrived last night with substantial freight for the city. River stage today measured 4 feet 5 inches above low water mark.
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Nancy
Roann
Mexican Herald knocks Bryanites on silver policy
An editorial from Mexico’s Herald argues against free coinage of silver, noting Mexico’s experience with silver as currency. It states Mexico uses silver due to policy and practicality, contrasts with US advocates, and envisions possible gold standard in the future.
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Wm. Kennedy
Mexico
Mexican Herald
City of
Kennedy
United States
Gladstone Statue Unveiled in Parliament Lobby
The Pomeroy statute of Gladstone was unveiled in Parliament this afternoon in London. Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman delivered the dedicatory speech as the central lobby statue was unveiled. The treasurer’s statement notes over $25 raised by subscriptions from 82,250 people.
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London
Gladstone
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Electrocution Set for Adrien Braun at Sing Sing
Adrien Braun, sentenced to death for first degree murder of his wife at Sing Sing prison, has the electrocution date set this week. He was convicted June 27, 1898, after appeals to the Court of Appeals upheld the sentence.
Annexation of Suburbs in Greater Cincinnati Vote
The May 29 special election addresses annexing territory with about 70 600 residents. Cincinnati expands rapidly and even if today’s vote favors opposing a Greater Cincinnati, nearby villages are bound to be incorporated soon.
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Cincinnati, O
Cincinnati
Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker Ad Claims Strength
An advertisement touts Bryan as a sturdy man and promotes Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood Maker as a guaranteed way to maintain good health. It promises satisfaction and notes availability through all dealers.
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Bryan
Woman's International Press Union to Convene in Detroit
Members of the Woman's International Press Union gather in Detroit for a convention starting this evening and running through June 2. Sessions will cover the role of women in journalism with discussions on their place in the field.
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International Woman's Press Union
Detroit
Mich
Womans’ International Press Union
Beauty Is Blood Deep and Cleanse Your Skin
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a beauty aid claiming clean blood improves skin. It promises pimples blotches blackheads and bilious complexions banished by taking Cascarets for ten cents. Sold at druggists with guaranteed satisfaction.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Scrofula and More
The letter from Mrs. Nettie Cuase of Washington describes a toddler with a neck swelling misdiagnosed as measles and mumps, later scrofula. After blood medicines and salves failed, Hood's Sarsaparilla helped the wound heal and the condition disappear, with no visible scar. A Denver testimonial praises renewed appetite and relief from other troubles after using Hood's Sarsaparilla.
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Washington, D. C
Hood
Nood
Nettie Cuase
K St
N. E
N. B
West 14Th Ave
Denver
Col
Probate Notice for Jacob P. Miller Will
Probate notice from Muscatine County Iowa states the last will of Jacob P. Miller, deceased, was opened May 28 199, with a hearing set for June 18 190, at the district court. Interested parties may attend to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. J. W. Bevus, Clerk.
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State of
Iowa
Muscatine County
District Court
Said
Jacob PD. Miller
Said County
Wascatine
J. W. Bevus
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