Abolish the Council Idea Backed by Iowa Bar Group
The Iowa State Bar Association endorses a three member city government to replace mayor and council. At Ottumwa meeting they urged enactment of a law for boards elected rather than appointed. All three commissioners hold equal powers and a chair leads the board. The plan aims to attract business men with salaries and cut minor officials. The proposal will be presented to the Iowa General Assembly by a committee.
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Bryan's denunciation shadows Parker's national bid
The St Louis Globe-Democrat notes Bryan's sharp condemnation of Parker and Hill before the convention. It argues Parker seeks Bryan's support despite personal denigration, predicting western backing will come with humiliating conditions and qualifications.
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New York Tribune Looks at Walker for Chief Judge
The New York Tribune notes Alton Walker’s 1897 gubernatorial trial and argues his candidacy this year faces harsher tests. The piece contends his record and persona won’t persuade voters while criticizing his party for self rule and unfitness to govern, suggesting statewide scrutiny will test his appeal.
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Untitled Notes on Teachers and Canadian Settlement
A garbled early report notes alleged acts by local teachers blending institute members and a passerby count. It also contends the American government may curb Canadian officials steering Americans to Northwest territory with offers, while Canada’s interior department reportedly reads personal letters to lure residents.
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Republicans Hold State Convention at Des Moines Today
The Republican state convention meets in Des Moines with one contest likely for railroad commissioner. The platform will diverge from earlier positions and align with the national stance. Expected are committee contests in the Third and Fourth districts. nomination for railroad commissioner is the main excitement.
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Dea Moines
Anglophilic society notes and war rumors mixed
A Finglish society column highlights Lord and Lady Farquhar private ball, with Mrs John Jacob Astor drawing crowds at Devonshire House. It also relays uncertain Port Arthur casualty rumors, Navy secretary Mocton on a strong fleet, Grand Duke Moris sent home after a sword nose strike, and Roosevelt nomination notices slated for Oyster Bay.
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Democratic leader resigns over Wall Street control
A. W. Maxwell of Seymour resigns as chair of the Iowa Democratic State Central Committee and repudiates the national ticket. He accuses Standard Oil interests of dominating candidates and vows not to support Parker and Davis, impacting Democratic support ahead of the Iowa conventions.
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Roosevelt to Speak At Length On Vital Questions
Journal notes anticipate President Roosevelt's acceptance speech of about 3000 words. The draft promises emphasis and comprehensive expression of views on key issues, reflecting ongoing national political discourse.
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Roosevelt
Weather boosts crops and drainage work lift land values
The report notes favorable crop conditions and steady drainage and tiling improvements, predicting a great harvest that will ease hard times. It highlights substantial spending to drain low lands, increasing land value per acre, and mentions the Chicago board of education scrapping size rules for teaching candidates, replacing them with a modified physical exam.
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Fourth of July notes and fall entertainment plans
The notice discusses planning a county fall event with booths, speaking, and vaudeville. It promotes Blake's free admission to Western Hemisphere products, hints at American commercial strength, and urges joining the celebration and prescriptions, with a Louis N. Ritten endorsement. It also advertises very low Rock Island rates to St. Louis for July 25 with seven day ticket validity.
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United States
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Mt Peles and the Destruction of St Pierre at State Fair
At the Iowa State Fair four nightly performances present Mt Pelee and the Destruction of St Pierre. A staged scene depicts arrivals from a French warship, American sailors, a governor’s reception, a wedding interruption, abduction, pursuits, and the city’s fiery destruction. Fireworks finale and direct-from-nursery pricing offered.
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