Rally Round the Flag McKinley Club Formed in Newton
Over 300 members enrolled as the McKinley and Hobart Campaign Club held its second meeting at the Court Room. J. E. Northrup spoke on the money question. W. R. Manning named president, with a full slate of officers and a proposed bylaw committee. The group opened Republican headquarters above Yarham's shop and plans to grow to over 400 members before the next meeting.
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McKinley and Hobart
Newton
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Conti
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Son Green
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D. M. Kelly
Wm. Cooper
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O. N. Wagley
Mona Robinson
Court House
Doane
J. R. Crawford
Speed
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HE. Hunter
PJ. Young
Jasper County N
E. J. H. Beard
Colfax
Dan. Miller
Freemont
Nebr
J.C. Hisey
Kansas City
Clifford
Des Moines
G.S. Dick
Corner Stone Laying of New Catholic Church
The laying of the corner stone of the new Catholic church in the city occurred last Tuesday at 10 o clock. Parish members and many citizens attended with fourteen visiting priests present. Father O Farrell of Town City gave the first address, followed by Father Davis vicar general of the Davenport Diocese who led the services. The church choir provided fine music.
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Father O'Farrell
Town City
Father Davis
Davenport
Sixth District Convention at Ottumwa Nominates Lacey for Congress
John F. Lacey was renominated by the Sixth district Republican convention at Ottumwa. Immense crowds heard two speeches on free coinage by Lacey who argued Republicans would not abandon silver, insisting the party aims to keep silver at the gold standard. The gathering elected Maj. Jack Morrison temporary chairman, Hutchinson permanent chairman, Al Swalm district chair, and F J Conaway Poweshiek vice-chairman. Lacey warned free coinage would hurt the masses and cited monetary risks, while praising Republican policy and unity. A separate note recalls Hull resident Mrs. Dearinger’s death after a long illness and burial near Mt. Zion.
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John F. Lacey
Majo Jack Morrison
Keokuk
Hutchinson
al Swalm
F.j.conaway
Republican Party
Mexico
Thurston to Speak in Ottumwa August 15
Senator John M. Thurston of Nebraska will open the campaign in Ottumwa on August 15 with two major rallies and other national speakers. Excursion rates on railways quoted as he delivers at the St Louis convention, marking him as a leading U S orator. Also notes Old Settlers meeting Aug 2 with D M Kelly as orator, special train from Newton and Lynnville return, rest of day program.
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Jona M. Thurston
Ottumwa
John M.thurston
Nebraska
Thurston
St. Louis
Amer
Old Settlers
Ville
D. M. Kelly
Newton
Lynnville
Reform and Reformer by Prof Ott in Newton talk
Prof Ott argues for reform amid political shifts as Populists and Free Silver backers organize beyond Newton, while Republicans claim rapid name gains. the piece also records the death of John J. Mudgett in Maine and family history, and notes the Iowa Masons arranging a cornerstone ceremony for the Iowa Industrial School chapel with Gov. Drake to speak.
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Grand Lodge of Masons of Iowa
Iowa Industrial School For Girls
Mitchellville
Drake
Masons of
Crystal Lodge No
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A. M
Marriage Licenses Listed For Brown Ennor Baker Connely Lucas Craven Carson
Marriage licenses issued include U. G. Brown with Ella M. Ennor Wm. M. Baker with Susan M. Connely Frank E. Lucas with Ina B. Craven and C. A. Baridon with Mary Carson.
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U. G. Brown
Ella M. Ennor
Wm. M. Baker
Susan M. Connely
Frank E. Lucas
Ina B. Craven
C. A. Baridon
Mary Carson
Political Pow Wow Deliberates Delegates and Platform
A Pow wow in Silverite on Wednesday chose delegates to state and congressional conventions. Graham served as temporary secretary with a brisk speech. the crowd showed little enthusiasm for an Illinois importation. Larimer and another officer were kept on after dinner. A Bryan Chicago platform endorsement faced strong opposition from Kellogg speakers. A plan to court county office with a coalition of Democrats and Pops emerged amid lively speeches by Hill and others. The meeting included notes of newspaper politics and a wedding announcement, with Mercer dying after a long illness and a printer’s marriage in the same issue.
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Larry
Illinois
Bryan
Chicago
Craven
Kellogg
McLain
Iowa
Chgo
Pops
Ofice
Dil” Hill
Democratic Party
Ken
Pew
Sue
Narrow escape at steam threshing scene and race entries
Son of Colum bus Heavlin had a narrow escape when grabbed the tender of a steam thresher and was thrown under it but not run over, suffering an ugly scalp wound. George Townsend Avery Emery and Warren Thomas have entered a thirteen mile road race near Perry, with little practice and high hopes for a strong showing. The Galusha family and Steele of Perry enjoy a week of camping on Coon River, while Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Cook plan an extended visit to Elmer Hough.additional social notes mention Miss Ida of Moulton visiting, Willie and the Henry family in Des Moines, and Mrs. T. G. Bryant returning from Omaha and other relatives visiting in Extra, Iowa and Mt. Ayr.
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George Townsend
Avery Emery
Warren Thomas
S. H. Galusha
Harry Galusha
Ned Galusha
Miss Ida
Moulton
Lon Willie
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