Debate over Allison Cummins Senate bid in Iowa press
A critical tract attacks Cummins as ambitious and unfit replacing Senator Allison. It defends Allison as faithful to party, cites Roosevelt praise and past respect for his service. The piece questions the motive of the Cummins campaign and warns of Republican party consequences. It also notes Rev Rollins sermon coverage on Billy Sunday’s Waterloo visit.
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Allison
Guv
Cummins
United States Senate
Senate
Ife
Iowa
Blatesman
Progressive Cummins
Roosevelt
Walter H. Rollins
First Congregational Church of
Waterloo
Reporter
Billy Sunday
Soniay
Sayas
Maquoketa Excelsior
Waterloo clergyman’s stance draws editorial praise
The Waterloo editorials praise the clergyman’s recent stand as a sign of progress. The piece notes a “progressive” phonograph seeks validation through newspaper rebuttals, and accuses Cummins of graft. It suggests public familiarity with Cummins’s tactics is increasing and weakens his appeal.
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Commins
Cumming
Cummins
FALSE PRETENSE Harlan and the railroad issue in Iowa
The piece attacks Gov. Cummins and his supporters as Pharisees while defending railroad legislation in Iowa. It argues Republicans and town leaders have long backed railroad policy, cites Gear and Blythe ties, defends Allison, Dolliver, Hepburn, and Roosevelt, and criticizes Cummins’ anti railroad stance as insincere. It notes campaign commentary from Cedar Rapids Republican and others.
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Harlan
Gummins
Iowa
Gear
Senate
J. W. Blythe
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Blythe
Gov. Gear
Senator Gear
Cummins
Rock Island
Shelby County
A. B. Cummins
Congress
Allison and
Dolliver
Hepburn
Roosevelt
February 27 in History: Stamp Act Passage and Militia Victory
Key events on February 27 include the 1745 British Commons approval of the Stamp Act, a 1777 South Carolina militia victory over royalists, and notable births and political milestones such as General Alger born in 1836 and the 1871 Ajait commission meeting in Washington to settle US Britain disputes.
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House of Commons
South Carolina
Baldomers Espartero
Spain
Russell A. Alger
Jait
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Credit Mo Difier
Midwinter Iowa convocation honors four dozen degrees
Fourteen students received degrees from an Iowa university at midwinter commencement. Lafe Young of Des Moines delivered the convocation address on The Panama Canal. The report notes a death in Popejoy, a rail disruption from heavy snow near Casnade, and various local incidents including a farm man injured near Majuba Hill and a series of political and social items from the era.
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Iowa University
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Panama Canal
Local court actions and community events fill Iowa pages
Reports detail a range of steam era city news from Iowa: a wrongful suit settlement in Rock Inland railroad case of $6,250 with costs. damages sought by Milo Peterson’s widow against Brackley for furnishing liquor linked to a fatal drunkenness case. jubilee plans for Mason City First Congregational Church with invited pastors. Mercy hospital to add a large wing in Des Moines increasing beds to 180-200. a Gifford to station fire incident aboard an Iowa Central train carrying Joseph W. Reavis goods including livestock. university march practice dates May 23 to May 26 for soldiers’ friends. Hidlebaugh pleads guilty to mail extortion against Delahoyde. a rural spelling contest in Marshalltown. a smallpox patient escape at Sioux City detention hospital. a Des Moines river skating accident with a boy rescued. early caisson work for a Chicago and Northwestern bridge over the Mississippi River near Little Rock Island progressing at a slow pace.
Electric Bitters touted as cure for stomach and health
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark praises Electric Bitters as a medicine that purifies and enriches the blood, steadies nerves, and restores vigor. The ad promises money back if it fails and notes availability at Wangler Bros. drug store alongside Ballister's Rocky Mountain Tea products.
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Hollister
Wangler Bros
W. C. Kiestler
Halliday, Ark
Rocky Mountain
Wangler Dros
Salvation Army Snow Fight Moves To Doc and Damsel
On High Street a snowball battle erupts as youths form rival gangs and pelt each other with snow. Miss Martha Murtha tends a sick child while the Salvation Army figure helps and inspires a driver named Elston to fetch a doctor. Michael suffers a blow to the eye, prompting Miss Murtha and Dr Cosgrove to rush to care, and romance blooms between Miss Murtha and Dr Cosgrove as Kitty reconsiders her missionary work for Roland. The snow clears but the melodrama lingers in the alleyway and cottage world.
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High Street
Salvation Armsy
Salvation Army
Sexiline
Miss Murtha
Martha
Omeick
Quinn
Jimmy
Jimy
Elston
Michael
Leigh
Ito
Dr. Cosgrove
Tle
Misa Martha
Mttla
Mrs. Quinn
Aaichael
Salvation Arms
Miss Martha
Kitty
Guardian
Curt Goodbys
Thomy
Roland
Coffee as Remedy For Asthma
Coffee is promoted as an excellent asthma remedy. The guidance advises very strong, black coffee without sugar or milk, taken on an empty stomach. It warns that weak coffee harms and large quantities can distend the stomach and hinder digestion.
The No Grog Law Ends Navy Spirit Ration
In July 1892 Congress passed a law ending the navy spirit ration from September 1862. Distilled liquor barred on warships except for medical use, with medical control, and a 6 cent daily commutation for those previously entitled. Since then, the navy has had no grog.
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Congress
United States
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