The Stupendous City Problem and Civic Reform
This essay by K. F. Geiser argues urban growth demands better city governance. It cites census shifts showing urban populations eclipsing rural ones and notes widespread graft and vice in large cities. The piece discusses political tensions around Cummins Young and party loyalty versus reform.
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K. F. Geiser
Detroit
Minneapolis
Denver
New York
Philadelphia
United States
Chicago
Tesl
San Francises
Illinois
Germany
Dr. Grier
Rand
Lecomes Ayticiponts Itinaaz 5
Cum mins and Young Senate Race Stirs Rumors of Real Action
A fragmented political note describes tensions between junior and senior senators with acrimonious rhetoric suggesting potential substantive results, as the dynamic shifts from adulation to public sparring. The piece hints at party stance and power plays affecting looming Washington action.
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Cummins and Young
Washington
Sen Wer Young
Water quality fears prompt boil notice in Cedar Rapids
Citizens are warned that low rainfall and river drought may raise water pollution, increasing typhoid risk. Officials urge boiling city water before drinking to prevent illness, noting mortality differences between living and dead.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Prisoners Choose Plush House in Nebraska Fencing Case
Four Nebraska cattlemen convicted in federal court for fencing government lands select a luxurious prison, bring a chef, order expensive furniture and lace window coverings, install a curated library, subscribe to leading papers, and claim a dry town headline from What Cheer as the date line mocks American folly.
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DE Luxe
Nebraska
Iowa Legislature and local opinions on taxation and primaries
The Iowa debate features calls to repeal certain taxes and credits to keep money within the state. Commentaries discuss a direct primary proposal and the absence of a primary at home. Regional papers note rural population declines and advocate rural school consolidation due to transportation limits.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Noush
Rights versus legislative freedom in Iowa politics
Sioux City Tribune argues citizens should pursue office freely while lawmakers remain unbound by promises. It contends corporate influence courtesies newly elected officials who advocate for policies like railroad double tracking, seen as relief for oppressed millions and a response to high living costs.
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Iowa
Sioux City Tribune
Chicago
New York
Des Moines
Griselda Sacrifices All for an Abusive Husband
A columnist recounts Griselda’s long suffering in a violent marriage. Despite years of poverty and danger to her three children, she stays with a drunk, deceitful husband who drains savings, borrows, abandons, and abuses. A charity worker warns against returning him, while a commentator calls it love, prompting debate on life and loyalty.
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Griselda
Qriselda
Finney's life at Oberlin and his enduring impact
Charles Grandison Finney, born 1792 in Warren Connecticut, became a renowned evangelist and Oberlin College leader. He shaped theology, education, and abolition era progress from 1835 to 1875, guiding Oberlin as professor, president, and pastor while founding The Oberlin Evangelist and influencing thousands of ministers.
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Charles Grandison Finney
Warren
Conn
Litchfield
Tousatonic
Finney
Broadway Tabernacle
New York City
Oberlin College
Broad- Way Tabernacle
Oberlin
New Fresh Water College
First Congregational Church
Ile
Europe
Oberlin Evangelist
Maude
Richard
Storrs
Brooklyn
Tie
R. T. Cross
Academy
Brother Cross
Mississippi Valley
Fragments Reflect on Understanding and Thought Provocation
A brief note contemplates confusion and curiosity about meaning. The text hints at personal pondering as a form of mental sustenance and inquiry.
Woman with typhoid leaps to death at hospital
Des Moines reports Ruth Patterson 52 leaped headfirst from a second story hospital window during delirium from typhoid fever. She fell on the porch stairs and died instantly. Nurses heard nothing until a white figure vanished and investigators confirmed she was not in her room.
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Des Moines
Ruth Patterson
Twenty-sixth Street
G. H. Patterson
Methodist Hospital
Tragic discovery in driveway of Highland Park woman
A lifeless body was found in a driveway by residents, with the skull almost completely crushed. The deceased, Mrs Patterson formerly Ruth Chase of Highland Park, was the mother of a two month old child.
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Llouse Phylsteian Harnagle
Allison memorial fund grows to 325000 after surprise
Gen G M Dodge revealed the Allison memorial fund has risen to 325000 with 15000 already in state treasurer Morrow’s hands. A 5000 subscription came in yesterday, donor name withheld. Town residents contributed significantly as the fund clears the 10000 legislative set aside and Dodge aims for 50000 total.
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Allison Fund
Council Bluffs, Ja
G. M. Dodge
Allison Memorial
General Dodge
Morrow
Dodge
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Iowa Mausoleum CO
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