Democratic rally rolls for Bryan in Canton and Roosevelt in Lexington
In Canton Ohio on October 15 two hundred Democrats greeted William Jennings Bryan as his train arrived at the depot, and Bryan spoke briefly from the rear platform. In Lexington Kentucky ten thousand gathered to welcome Theodore Roosevelt with Breckenridge delivering the introduction and praising the guest as a unifying, patriotic figure.
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Lexington
Roosevelt
Court House
Breckenridge
Pollard
Kentucky
Southern editors weigh Bryanism and expansion views
Leland Rankin and W. A. Hemphill quote southern editors on Bryanism and expansion. They say the south backs expansion and protection, noting 16 to 1 as populist concession, praising McKinley on appointments while predicting southern profit from Philippines retention.
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Eittle
Memphis
Ryan
Nashville Banner
The
Atlanta Constitution
South
Pryan
McKinley
Leland Rankin
Nashville American
Dem
Bryan
Philippines
W. A. Hemphill
The Militarism Boggy and Global Standing Armies
The piece critiques national armed forces, noting 65,000 in our large standing army while Switzerland maintains 148,000 in service and 361,000 in reserve. It claims the United States has the smallest soldiers-to-population ratio among nations.
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Switzerland
United States
Kansas Bank Deposits Rise Between 1895 and 1899
The December 24 1895 deposit total in Kansas state banks reached 16.19 million dollars while June 3 1899 deposits climbed to 33.51 million. The state was settled under McKinley administration with its debts paid.
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Kansas
Next Move in New York Strike Uncertain
President Mitchell says the strike situation now rests with the operators in New York. He has no knowledge of when or if they will meet to discuss Saturday resolutions. The workers feel jubilant and expect consideration, while both sides may hold out for an opening.
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Scruton
New York
Mitchell
Parsons
Rock Rapids
Bryan for Free Wool and Carlisle for McKinley
The record notes W. J. Bryan advocating free wool in Congress, contrasted with tariff figures from Boston and Carlisle's leadership role as president of New York’s Lawyers' Sound Money club backing President McKinley. The items reflect campaign era tariff debates and party loyalties.
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W. J. Bryan
Congress
Bryan
Carlisle
McKinley
John G. Carlisle
the Treasury
Cleveland
National House of Representatives
Lawyers’ Sound Money Club
New York
Democratic Meeting Criticizes Parsons Speech
A Democratic meeting at Appel's Hall in the Fourth Ward drew a small crowd. Speaker Hon. J. M. Parsons from Rock Rapids Iowa attacked trusts and imperialism but the report criticizes his historical accuracy and messaging as erratic and poorly prepared.
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Satury
Fourth Ward
J. M. Parsons
Parsons
British Generals Reassess Boer Resistance as Pacification Plans Formulate
In Capetown and Pretoria on Oct 15 Roberts Buller Kitchener and Milner discuss the ongoing Boer resistance. A new pacification plan is reportedly being formed as Buller relinquishes command of the Natal field force. Boers disrupt rail lines at Standerton as the end of the campaign remains unclear.
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Capetown
Roberts
Buller
Kitchener
Milner
Pretoria
South Africa
Natal
Standerton
E S Carl Dies Suddenly in Davenport Bank
Davenport news notes the sudden death of E S Carl a veteran financier and longtime cashier at Citizens National Bank in Davenport where he had recently resigned. The event occurred today in the bank. no further details were provided.
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Davenport
E. S. Carl
Citizens National Bank
Captain Shields and 48 Men Rescued in Marinduque
Washington reports official word that Captain Shields and 48 men of the 29th infantry captured on Marinduque are relieved. MacArthur forwarded the intelligence today.
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Captain Shields
Washington
29Th Infantry
Marinduque
MacArthur
Local notes on piano lessons and city visitors
Miss LNila Rich ard offers piano instruction at 116 West West Fourth Street. Martin Switzer received thirty days in county jail for drunkenness as judged by Judge Rowan. Felicitas Mackey now greets friends at the Boston Store where her services are engaged. Townsend's studio remains a popular spot with daily receptions. Judge Brannan and Rev. Elliott sat for photos to be shown in the show window soon. Fraternal Aid picnic delegates from West Liberty listed: Levi Miller, T C Ryan, J J Reindl, E Z Maxon, Wm Kupping, and wives B Al Detwil, Bertha Mapon, Anna Adie man, Ella G Allen, Matilda Lewis, Dora Bardon.
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Felicitas Mackey
B. E. Lilly
Boston
Townsend
Judge Brannan
Rev. Elliott
West, Liberty
Messrs
Levi Miller
T. C. Ryan
J. J. Reindl
E. Z. Maxon
Wm. Kupping
Mesdames B. al Detwil
Bertha Mapon
Anna Adieman
Ella G Allen
Matilda Lewis
Dora Bardon
Fraternal Aid Association
West Liberty
Cedar Rapids
Columbus Junction
Iowa City
Muscatine
Mechanics Aid Band
Army Interference and Labor Riots in 1894 and Idaho
The article notes only two instances of army involvement in labor unrest, both after local resources failed. In Chicago 1894 Debs riots Grover Cleveland sent troops, restoring order after Governor Altgeld refused state militia use. In Idaho Coeur d’Alene mining troubles federal aid followed powerless county authorities. National troops acted only after local power collapsed.
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Grover Cleveland
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Frank Steunenberg
Will Land the West in Pettigrew Defeat Tour
Notable Chicago gathering of politicians including Senator Hanna Senator Frye Victor Dolliver and the Dolliver brother departs by special train at noon for a campaign swing through Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota and Nebraska with focus on Pettigrew's defeat Hanna aims for Pettigrew's loss. First speech at Waukesha Wisconsin this afternoon followed by a Madison address.
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Chicago
Hanna
Frye
Victor Dolliver
Dolliver
Iowa
Wsconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Pettigrew
Waukesha
Wis
Madison
Youtsey Ordered to Stand Trial in Georgetown
Georgetown Ky October 15 Judge Cantrill overruled defense postponement requests and ordered the Youtsey trial to proceed immediately despite attorney appeals for delay.
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Youtsey
Georgetown
Cantrill
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claim Quick Cures
This testimonial style notice touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for scrofula eczema catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia claiming prompt permanent cures after other preparations fail. It asserts confidence in the medicine and notes Hood's Pills offer constipation relief priced at 25 cents.
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Hood
Eggs Thrown at Fowler Church in City Assault
Four or five men gathered in front of the First Baptist church at Cedar and Third street to shower a gentleman with eggs as he passed. Rev. Arthur Fowler, whose criticism of saloons sparked the incident, said he knew only what the janitor relayed. Judge Rowan offered a $25 reward for information leading to convictions.
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First Baptist Church
Arthur Fowler
Cedar
Third Street
Journal
Fowler
Cousins to Speak at Stein's Hall in Muscatine
Hon R G Cousins will address Muscatine tomorrow night at Stein's Hall Second Street. crowd expected to fill the hall. Luke Township speakers John Waterman and James TeWinkle plan talks at Lucas Grove schoolhouse tomorrow night with TeWinkle possibly speaking German. William L Roach will speak in Atalissa next Saturday evening with a local glee club to provide music. County Chairman McKee notes Republican gains in Muscatine County and predicts Rumple victory. Iowa County reports a 700 vote majority for Capt Rumple.
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Lake Township
John Waterman
James Te- Winkle
Lucas Grove
TeWinkile
Roach
Atalissa
William L. Roach
Atalisse
William Roach
McKee
Muscatine County
Rumple
Marengo Republican
Journal
Iowa County
Capt. Rumple
Working Man’s Friend Sermon Stresses Christ as Helper
Rev. C. L. Stafford at the M. E. church spoke on criticizing Christianity’s human side. He cited Peter’s night fishing to show Christ’s closeness to laborers and urged followers to partner with Christ for personal guidance and success beyond secular measures.
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Rev
C. L. Stafford
M. E
Peter
Christ
God
W. C. T. U. Elects Officers at Des Moines Convention
At the state convention in Des Moines last week officers for the coming year were chosen. President Mrs. Georgia B. McClellan of Denison. Corresponding secretary Mrs. Etta R. B. Harford of Indianola. Secretary Mrs. Flora J. McAchran of Des Moines. Treasurer Mrs. Nannie B. Howe.
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Des Moines
Georgia B. McClellan
Denison
Etta RB. Harford
Indianola
Flora J. McAchran
Nannie B. Howe
Weather outlook: cooler with partial clearing in Iowa
Chicago reports cloudy conditions and a cooler trend for Tuesday. Special indications suggest a fair tonight and partly cloudy cooler Tuesday for Iowa.
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Iowa
Cousins to Speak at Muscatine County GOP Meeting
Congress man Robert G. Cousins will address Muscatine county Republicans at Stefy's hall on Tuesday evening October 16. The visiting speaker is described as an able orator second only to Dolliver, presenting a notable campaign opportunity for local Republicans.
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Dolliver
Two Paths lecture by Chas F Nevins at Musserville church
Secretary Chas F Nevins of the Y M C A speaks at Musserville M E church giving a free stereopticon illustrated lecture on The Two Paths with Juvenile Chorus numbers, prayer, songs, and an evening program. Local leader Dolive praises last night’s torchlight procession and tent meeting.
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Chas. F. Nevins
Musserville M. E
Juvenie
Chas. F. Nevius
Serztor Dolive
Black Diamond Express Leaves Buffalo for New York
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh Valley Railroad heading to New York. The train offers an a la carte dining car, and luxurious parlor and day coaches.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
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