Landslide for McKinley and big GOP gains noted
Early returns show William McKinley riding to a landslide victory with sweeping majorities for protection and sound money. Republicans lead in most states with California, South Dakota, and Wyoming still undecided. Illinois defeats Altgeld and delivers a strong Republican Congress and state ticket victory.
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Chase-Lister Theatre back in Newton for week long engagement
The Chase-Lister Theatre Co returns to Newton for a week long engagement with a grand matinee on Saturday. New repertoire and specialties promised, with a Friday Maurier production and 10 20 and 90 cent pricing. several chair giveaways planned. Local social notes mention Mr and Mrs Henry Reason hosting a birthday gathering, Misses Katharine and Zoe Parmeter’s Halloween frolic, and various voting and community activities as the election nears.
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Jasper County Vote Shows McKinley Lacey Lead
Jasper County totals indicate McKinley and Lacey widen their Republican majorities across 18 townships and precincts. Final county results show strong support in Newton with the heaviest city vote and a spread across Pal o Alto to Prairie, corrected to credit Elk Creek alongside Rock Creek for a Newton Republican display. The season opens with Entre Nous dancing party hosted by Miss Jace Churchill.
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Science of Money Explained at Campaign Meetings
The Chicago Bay Orator leads Newton and nearby towns with a clear defense of bimetallism and free silver, outlining the 1 to 1 ratio and denouncing attackers while praising the audience’s engagement and the speakers. A vice presidential clue hints Washington as Bryan’s partner. An oyster supper fundraiser is announced for Pleasant Chapel.
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Friday Evening at Abo With Mandolin Club
Forty guests attended Friday evening as the Mandolin club furnished excellent music and the rooms radiated with cheerful colors. The club offered light programs, pretty souvenirs, and a refined decoration scheme in white and blue.
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Our Present Congressman and Congressman-Elect
Maj John F Lacey and others dominate district politics. Lacey will carry Keokuk and Monona while Davis trails. a crowd plans for the election in the sixth Iowa district. A man named Ivka is taken to Mt Pleasant Asylum after a political rant in public and at a rally. Pension news brings Alonzo Thomas four dollars more per month, aiding his ill health. A sermon on moderation is praised but likely ignored. Marshal Phillips jails Henry Welton for thirty days for drunkenness and threats to kill John Hale.
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Colfax couple wed by Squire Mitch after rally day
Mr Charles Cross and Miss Emmi Wright of Colfax were married by Squire E W Mitch in his city office last Saturday afternoon. The bride and groom are noted as among the spring city's best young people and their union brightened the rally day. Mrs R G Galusha recently arrived from Wichita to visit Newton friends and relatives for a month.
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