Democratic Platform Emphasizes Reform and Civil Liberty
The Democratic platform pledges faith in local self government and national unity, calls for reform to curb executive overreach, and defends civil liberties. It denounces Republican overreach, supports tariff revision, anti trusts, public works, and isthmian canal plans, while urging statehood for territories and equal rights for citizens.
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Appeal to the Country in Defense of Constitutional Government
The passage condemns a partisan overreach that stretched statutes and usurped judicial interpretation. It criticizes secrecy, limited investigations, and selective prosecutions, urging citizens to support candidates who uphold constitutional government and oppose radical excesses. It appeals for unity beyond past differences to protect the republic’s founding framework.
Tragic mine death of John Koeleman in Evans
John Koeleman of this city was killed in a coal mine at Evans the night before. He had been working underground cars to the hoisting shaft when a coupling failed and a rear set of cars crushed him in darkness. He died about six o'clock the next morning after remaining conscious until then. The funeral was held at 1:30 at home and 2 o'clock at First Reformed church conducted by Rev W J Van Kersen.
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John Koeleman
Otley
L. van Maren
First Reformed Church
W. J. van Kersen
Second Reformed Church
Pella Chronicle Delivers Rousing Fourth of July Edition
Alton Democrat praises the Pella Chronicle for producing its most vivid Fourth of July issue yet in red white and blue, calling it a standout example of patriotic newspaper spirit.
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Pella Chronicle
Alton Democrat
Excursion to Twin Cities via Iowa Central Route
Special train leaves Oskaloosa Saturday July 16 at tring p.m. Fare for round trip 3.50 dollars. Tickets valid for return passage on any train until Tuesday morning July 16. Tourist sleepers attached to train 19.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Iowa Central
Oskaloosa
Tring P.m
Great Western Railway Excursion To Minneapolis and St Paul
The Chicago Great Western Railway will run a popular special coach and sleeping car excursion from Des Moines to Minneapolis and St Paul on July 23 at 10 30 PM. Tickets valid two days. For details contact E J Sawyer City Ticket Agent 514 Walnut Street Des Moines Iowa.
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Minneapolis and
St. Paul
E. J. Sawyer
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Marriage at East Washington Street in Pella
Last Thursday evening at the bride’s parents’ home in East Washington street J S Coppee married Miss Winifred Fowler. Rev D C Smith officiated. The couple will reside in Chambers Nebraska with Mr Coppoc continuing in ministry and the couple to live on his father’s farm. many well wishers sent off the newlyweds at the depot.
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Coppee
Winifred Fowler
East Washington Street
D. C. Smith
Methodist Church
Pella
Wooden Shoe
Mr. Coppoc
Coppoc
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Chronicle
Alleged Horse Thieves Nabbed After East Iowa Theft
A horse advertised by P H Van der Waal as missing eight miles southeast of Newton was found in Knoxville and sold by George Koder and Fred Coleman. Coleman from Reasner and Koder near Monroe had worked for Van der Waal. They allegedly took the horse, traveled to Monroe for a livery team, drove to Knoxville, and returned to Reasoner before fleeing to Eddyville. Sheriff Mobberly and deputies secured them in Monroe, and they were bound over to the grand jury for trial on $500 bonds after a preliminary hearing. Elliot of Knoxville recovered $110 of the $120 paid. the rest was spent on expenses.
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Newton
Knoxville
George Koder
Fred Coleman
Coleman
Reasner
Koder
Monroe
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Reasoner
Eddyville
Daily News
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Padre
Justice Crane
Elliot
Newton Daily News
Services Announced at Fourth Reformed Church
Rev. G. Flikkema of Muscatine will preach next Sunday at morning, afternoon and evening services in the Fourth Reformed Church. All are cordially invited to attend all services.
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G. Flikkema
Muscatine
Fourth Reformed Church
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