11 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Perry Advertiser
Location
Perry, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1898
Page
1
Editorial notes discuss the Republican stance during peace talks and public support for the administration. It argues the party risks a split if it pushes punitive measures now and questions Roosevelt’s presidential prospects amid wartime diplomacy and espionage intrigue.
An opinion criticizing Congress and President McKinley for annexation aims and the Philippines. It argues the war was used for self interest, mocks expansionists, questions duties to oppressed peoples, and warns of history judging the United States as a land grabber rather than acting selflessly for Cuba.
The report notes big Democratic gains in Congress alongside Republican control of the governorship in New York with Roosevelt winning by a slim margin. It cites Iowa as strongly Republican and recounts a nationwide pattern of sustained Republican majorities. The piece argues Democratic votes were dampened by voter abstention rather than opinion shifts, and begins detailing state precinct results names the secretary for state as the official tally observer.
The Suny edition pocket memorandum from the Northern Pacific offers a compact digest of Spanish and United States navies and armies at the war’s outset. It includes a Cuba map, ship illustrations, navy terms, and Spanish word translations. Send ten cents to Ghas S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, N. P. R. St. Louis, Mo for a copy.
A Des Moines area railroad rumor cites Hubbell and the Des Moines Northern & Western as potential sellers to Iowa Central and Milwaukee lines. The Milwaukee seeks an independent Des Moines entry to rival Rock Island and attract Chicago and St Paul freight and passenger traffic, with counties Guthrie Carroll and Greene noted as likely sites for new trackage.
Mesdames Capper and Raybourn visited Perry for a shopping outing. Rev J W Allen has received a unanimous call to pastor Decorah Baptist church and plans to move soon. Andrew Machead Jr of Moingona died after being crushed while coupling cars. A monument for John Moran will be erected at the Beaver cemetery, weight about tows. Mrs J S Shanneez was badly bruised by a loose board on the sidewalk. Judge Stevens of Boone was in town for River Land testimony. Rey Emms, Perry’s noted oculist, brought his wife to town. we wish them a happy life.
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