Iowa Republicans Win State Ticket Despite Apathy
Iowa voters backed Fred White and the Republican state ticket by about 30 000 as Bryanism and free silver faded. Shaw won a handsome plurality while local races swung in favor of Republicans in Dubuque and Polk counties. The ballot shift, late closing polls, and general indifference shaped a decisive but tranquil election day across the state.
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Am boy crippled after ride on freight train at Amboy
A fourteen year old boy named Johnny Lunt stepson of C Hasselbrank of Kellogg was riding an eastbound freight with companions when he slipped under a wheel at Amboy. The left leg was crushed and surgeons at Newton amputated above the knee. He endured the operation bravely and remains in fragile condition.
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Death of Mrs Reasoner in Central Iowa Farm Community
Newton mourns as Mrs H M Reasoner dies at home near Reasner after brief illness. She and husband Henry M Reasoner built a beloved farm home, planned moving to town for rest, and leaves aging parents and siblings. Funeral held at Congregational church with Rev. Baumgardner and Rev. Harrah, tributes cite Prov 31:10 31.
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Newton
H. M. Reasoner
Reasner
Mary Reasoner
Henry M. Reasoner
Iowa
Wm. Frary
Prairie City
Adrien Richards
Min Floy Frary
Robert
Hattie Balls
Carrie Demmick
Congregational
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Harrah
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Mary
Mra. Reasoner
Jasper County
Geo. Frary
Broadhead
Wis
Election results span states with mixed gains for parties
Across the nation voters favored Republicans in some states like Kansas and Ohio while New York saw Croker and Tammany Hall win, and Virginia, Colorado, Kentucky, Nebraska elected Democrats. The report notes a quiet turnout, a potential Hanna majority, and local incidents including a hog pasture accident and a family obituary and social notices.
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Bruce Dixon Found Dead in Sleeping Room
Prairie City residents review a grim inquest as Bruce Dixon is found in his sleeping room with a bullet wound to the forehead and a revolver beside him. Coroner's jury returns death by a pistol fired by an unknown person amid questions of possible self harm and family unrest.
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Bruce Dixon
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Dixon
Man Dodges Bull on Des Moines Bicycle Run
John Ashley, returning from a Saturday ride near Altoona, encountered a ferocious bull that toppled his bicycle. The owner shot the animal to save him, paid for bicycle repairs, covered his railroad fare, and gave five dollars. Both were glad to survive the incident.
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John Ashley
Des Moines
Bey
John
Aield
Ghostly Halloween Party At Mrs Baum Home
A Halloween party at Mrs. Dick Baum’s home Monday evening featured pumpkin lanterns and eerie décor. Guests were greeted by a ghost and warned by a skeleton on the bed as a gypsy fortune teller spoke of fate, with floor-sitting lunch of doughnuts cider baked beans pumpkin pie and brown bread.
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Dick Baum
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