Conservatives Win In the Iowa Caucuses Campaign
Des Moines Aug 21 conservatives claimed success across several district caucuses, with sound money forces winning in the Fifth and Seventh while the Tenth showed narrow gains for conservatives. John G Murphy suffered a rare defeat in the Third, and General reaffirmation of democratic principles sparked fierce battles in multiple districts as the committee on resolutions formed, with J H Quick of Sioux City favored to chair the state central committee and A H Jackson named as possible chairman.
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Des Moines
Committee On Resolutions
John G. Murphy
Cato Sella
Sound Money
J. J. Seerley
N. D. Ely
Davenport
Murphy
Waterloo
John &. Murphy
John D. Denison
Bagte Grove
William M. Higbee
Independence
Higbee
Higpee
Kanaan
HK. C. ‘Bishop
Clayton
James Kerion
Fayette
W. OO
Hallman
Mason City
Bishop
Cato Sells
Stiger
M. R. Jackson
Tipton
Sells
Benton County
Jackson
Sella
D. W. Hamilton
Sigourney
Weaver
Newton
Duyerle
Kanspas
Walter Butler
Parley Shaldan
Ames
Claude R. Forter
Centerville
Saimpire
Kansas City
W. I. Cleveland
Shelby
Cleveland
Breye B. Morrissey
Harlan
J. L. Powers
Carroll
W. T. Brantwan
Palo Alto
Powers Tree
J. H. Quick
Sioux City
Eg B. Wolf
Alton
Cramer
LeMars
Camm
Frisbie of
Sloan
Asit
J.M. Parsons
Frank Harme
Fas Bronann
Spencer
Herrick
Branson
Tuyon
skAuck
Democratic Party
Woodbury County
le Tn
A. E. Isakaon
State Central Committee
C, G
Hibwell
A. E
Tama
S, B
McConnell
Bloomfield
A. W
Minxwell
Seymour
Steven B
Morrissey
A. C. Robert
Ft. Madison
J. M. Carr
Manchester
D. A. Lyons
Cresco
Geo. A. Huffman
Don Moines
J. B. Romans
Denison
A. H. Jackson
Eound Mouney
N. C
Platform reaffirmation of Iowa Democratic principles
The platform reaffirms the Kansas City national platform and urges state action. It calls for equal taxation on corporate and individual property, repeal of the muled law, local option law, abolition of the state printer and binder, and contracting state supplies to the lowest bidder. It invites all honest Iowans to unite to enact these principles.
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Kansas City
Pinok
Yes Moines
Iowa
Democratic Party
Railroada
Devery Muropoan
Ny IC
United States
Congress
Monapoly
Mento
Ingizlatera
Leowa
Jate
Stite
Asuete
Republican Party
Oigain
Horace Boles
Jackson
Drake
Board of Control
Jintty
Rtte
Horrie Boles
Executive Council
Benater Cheshire
Gumming
Cumming
Blythe
Hubbard
John Tierriatt
Kieking
Mamie
Republcan
State Board of Control
Demoocratic Party
Spots Make Coach Dogs Spotted In Comic Exchange
A New York Press item recounts Sir Walter and an American friend debating dog spotting. The Briton jokes on coach dogs, prompting an amused crowd as Sir Walter explains how the spots reveal a dog’s status, while the American nods to British wit.
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New York
Walters
Tollim
Berkshire
New Yorker
Walter
Fnr
Big Barnest
Sir Waller
Gaye
Bim
Bearded Woman Faces Manager After Discharge
Philadelphia Bulletin reports a dramatic scene as a bearded woman confronts her manager after being discharged. She endures taunts, wears a dress and fake whiskers, and finally breaks down in tears as witnesses describe the emotional moment.
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Philadelphia
Trise & Man
Democratic Attack on Imperial Policy and Trust Reform
The speech by J. M. Sharon of Scott County centers on opposing imperialism in the Philippines and Cuba, denouncing McKinley era policies. It argues for constitutional rights, opposes trusts through federal regulation, and calls for equal taxation of corporations, railroads, and utilities.
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Europe
Cuba
Philippine
McKinley
Aupolringy
Ucla
Lewisiana
Florida
California
Mexico
Democratic Party
Aeduien
Mississippi
Pacific
Te Grauade
Alaska
Mississigypi
Golden Gate
United States
Philippines
Far East
Atoaul
Republican Party
Standard Oil
Sugar Trust
Federal Trust
States Steel Corporation
Contens
Morgan, Rockefeller and Company
Norwegians and Swedes slated for Iowa rally nomination focus
Des Moines reports the Scandinavian Republican League meeting slated for August 27 will back Cummins for governor and endorse the party platform. Three Norwegian leaders including Rep Gilbert N. Haugen, Ole Nelson, and Ole Logs await confirmation as speakers. A separate fire at the depot area caused extensive damage to freight platforms and cars, with early estimates of losses around $60,000.
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Scandinavian Republican League
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Scandinavian Republican League
Ummins
Three Would Be Judge
Eugene Bryan announces candidacy for district judge to succeed Judge Weaver. Bryan, an attorney with a solid district court record, is supported by Wright county. Republican state convention nomination of Weaver for supreme judge requires district judge election for the Eleventh district comprising Boone Franklin Hamilton Hardin Story Webster and Wright counties. Story county will field two candidates AH. M. Funson of Nevads and KE. YH. Addison of Maxwell.
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Hardin, Story
Webster
Wright Counties
Story County
AH. M. Funson
Nevads and
YH. Addison
Maxwell
Dogs Attack Children Prompt Pasteur Treatment Plans
In Iowa City Hester Maxwell and brother Frankie were bitten by a dog believed rabid after a Saturday encounter. Wounds were cauterized Sunday, with concern over delay before medical care. Plans arise to send the pair to Chicago or New York for Pasteur treatment while the dog remains at large.
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Iowa City
Hester Max
Well
Frankie
Chicago
New York
Irish Servant Girl and the Mosquitoes at Brooklyn Party
An Irish servant girl at a Brooklyn evening gathering prepared tea and ice cream. the hostess jokes about extra guests, then discovers the girl had made more tea than needed. The tale turns on a playful mishearing about “the other gifts” and “the mosquitoes.”
Silver men win at Des Moines in Iowa convention
Des Moines reports emphasize silver forces triumphing over gold in the Iowa Democratic convention despite attacks. The document details ballots, nominations for lieutenant governor and superintendent, and party faction tensions. It notes Phillips, Ferguson, Walsh and Weaver figures, and cites the Kansas City platform reaffirmation with education funding at 61 to 558.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Kansas City
Eilyer
George T. Baker
Davenport
J. J Seerley
Burlington
H. I. Cleveland
Shelby
J. M. Parsons
Rock Rapids
D. W. Hamilton
Sigourney
Charles Walsh
Walt Butler
J. B. Weaver
Pred White
Committee On
Baoze
Caldwell Waming
H. J. Stier
John W. Lewis
T. T. Phillips
Sennator Ball
Cato Silis
J. R. Redmond
B. Weaver
Msorder
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NEW Central Committee
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Allroad
Telegraph
Telephone and Express
Supreme Court of Michigan
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Supreme Court of Ohio
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Gedar Falls
Mary Crosby
State Board of Examiners
Jefferson, Ia
L. R. Carlyle
Nevada
Minnesota
Towa City
P. C. Myers
Winona
Minn
Phillips
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MAS
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Judes
Supreme Court
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Trailroad Brigg
Gersford
Publin
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Pierré
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New York Times
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James
Kelly
Jerome Park
Lorislard
Lorillard
Wright Sanford
Newbold Morris
John Winter
Jay
Mr. Borillard
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With & Holile
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Mr. Lopill
Jimmy" Heny
Lonik Tard
Demelde
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Myrtle Bigler
Hercyle
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