Townes Speech on Free Coinage Stirred Debate
Hon Chas A Towne addressed a Wednesday Opera House audience as a free silver Republican. He argued for bimetalism and warned that only gold standard nations show practical success, while asserting money volume drives prices and that legislation can control value. Opponents countered with centuries of trade data and the dominance of gold in global commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Towne
India
South America
United States
Australia
England
France
Germany
Friends of Silver
Program of Morning General Events at Sunrise and Reunion
Morning events begin at sunrise with Reveille and reception of comrades at the trains. Old soldiers enroll and committees meet at headquarters to assign quarters in the city. A march from headquarters to the opera house leads to exercises, songs, speeches by Comrade Campbell and others, and closing with a congregational song. A rare talk by a veteran from California who served in the 40th Iowa Regiment follows.
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Newton
Opera House
Regment
Campbell
Iowa
Blair
Veterans of the 40th Plan October 13 Meeting and Reception
On Wednesday October 13 the veterans hold a morning business meeting at headquarters then officers report and elections followed by an afternoon program at the G A R Hall with short addresses by Comrades Williams Blaine and others. A cemetery tribute procession and a RMAL reception at the Harrah home will welcome Veterans of the 40th, hosted by Mrs Garrett and Anna Harrah and Newton ladies.
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G. A. R. Hall
Williams
Blaine
A. M. Harrah
Towne Addresses on Foreign Affairs and Silver Prices
Mr. Towne delivered an address assessing foreign nations in the context of silver price movements. The speaker spoke with gentlemanly fairness, warning against misplaced confidence. He argued that the momentous questions should not be voted on now as they would distract from pressing focal issues.
Mrs Webster's Condition and Family Notes
Daniel Harper has visited Newton friends for two weeks and recently left Hayesville Ohio where his sister Mrs I E Webster is cared for by a brother. She is failing mentally and physically and nearly seventy four, requiring constant care. Harper plans to spend the winter in Florida as usual.
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Rs. Webster
Daniel Harper
Newton
Hayesville
Ohio
I. E. Webster
Mr. Harper
Florida
Dr Breeden Lectures Delight Des Moines Audience
Dr Breeden of Des Moines presented three lectures titled Travel Through the Old World in the Christian church. Each evening featured illustrated views from his travels. The audience enjoyed the grand entertainment and would welcome further visits when attention is less divided.
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Breeden
Des Moines
Going on the Stage Mrs Chase and Daughter Migrating
Mrs. Chase Jackson and her daughter Bessie plan to move to Minneapolis next Monday morning to join Sanford Dodge's renowned theatrical company. They will perform in Dam on and Pythias Othello Richard III and Hamlet. Both have parts assigned and debut in Minneapolis on Monday evening Oct 18.
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Mrs. Chase. Jackson
Bessie
Minneapolis
Sanford Dodge
Accident to Van Delivers Severe Colt Kick Injury
Amos, last evening, was kicked by a colt while holding it on the roadside. The blow broke three ribs on the left side and bruised the right arm and shoulder. He is comfortable this morning but will be confined for some time. Also noted, Byerly has peritonitis and Dr. Hunter sees cautious improvement toward convalescence.
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van. Amos
Amos
Patty
Sam Wingett
Wingett
L. Alec
Palo Alto
Bert Turck
Bob Johnson
Monroe
Wm. Witmer
Simon Petermeier
Baxter
Graham
Main St Paving Contract Awarded to Davenport Firm
The curb and paving contract for Main St from the square’s southeast corner to Col Ryan’s property boundary was awarded this afternoon to M Bawards' & Walsh of Davenport, and work has already begun.
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Main St
Col. Ryan
M Bawards’ & Walsh
Davenport
Des Moines visit and local thefts in October news
The Sunday Register reports Frank Rinehart of Jasper county claiming Democratic access to funds and predicting a Republican home vote surge while noting general waning political interest. Local crime items include thefts of cash, syrup, saddles, harness, wheels, and a plea for vigilance and self defense. Glenn Justice, infant son of Mr and Mrs James L Justice, dies at fifteen months after illness. funeral held. Joseph Vladyka, released from Mt. Pleasant asylum, previously violent over politics and religion. Simon Petermeier suffers severe mouth injury from a fall while repairing cave spouting. he’s stitched and recovering.
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Sunday Register
Frank Rinehart
Jasper County
Des Moines
Rhinehart
Democratic State Central Committee
Iowa
James L. Justice
Little Glenn
Justice
Illinois
Glennie
Papa Goodby
Jc. V. Cowan
Joseph Vladyka
Newton
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa City
Vladyska
District Court Hearings and Outdated Code Noted
District court met Tuesday with Judge McCoy presiding. The grand jury was impanelled as state notes reflect, while four prisoners await action. A colored man and white woman pair vow marriage as reports tie a Colfax incident to a local hotel stay. The new Code is in force but few copies exist, leaving lawyers unsure of changes amid extensive notations.
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McCoy
J Russell
Dustice
Joe Sparham
Mary Welton
Althe
Cain
Colfax
Hotel De‘Tripp
Republican Car For Newson 4) Monday even cure ourt House
Frank H Fuller Marries Mattie Fitzgerald in Des Moines. The couple were greeted at the train by a band and hosted at Union Block after a reception. the groom is described as a genial friend and familiar in the Newton area.
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Newson 4
Frank Fuller
Frank H. Fuller
Des Moines
Dr. Frisbie
Mattie Fitzgerald
Oskaloo
Fuller Newton
Union Block
Frank
Sorrowful Homecoming for Mrs Howard and Miss Ethel
Mrs Bertha Howard and daughter Miss Ethel return to Rockford Illinois after visiting their old home shadowed by Channing Howards drowning. They will need sympathy as they mourn and interment details were reported earlier. Ed Warren at Rock Island depot is overworked but on duty despite rheumatism. Durocs victory at Springfield fair yields premiums and $165 in awards. 28 head sold for nearly $700. Mrs A van Haveskerke suffers acute articular rheumatism. Prof van Haveskerke returns from Davenport to resume music classes.
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Bertha Howard
Ethel
Rockford
Iil
Channing Howard
Ed. Warren
Rock Island
Durocs
F. F. Failor
Springfield
Duroc
St. Louis
A. van Haveskerke
Prof
van Haveskerke
Davenport
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Argentina
New York
Hong Kong
Goth
Rmal Reception
Mrs. Garrett
Anna Harrah
Newton Rrett
B. Byerly Very Bick
Byerly
Hunter
Simon Peterme
District Court
Sand Hill School
Aml Transact
Pato Alto
Wild Cat
Union
Do'elock
Basie Mound Prairie
Bear Grove
Towneship
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