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War talk and politics sweep Iowa in 1900 era letter
The piece discusses naval strength under Dewey aimed at the Pacific, pulses of war time policy, and the political divide over McKinley era issues. It cites Iowa lawmakers Henderson and Dolliver and critiques fusion candidates while praising Republican leadership and sound money stance amid Spanish American War tensions.
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Iowa
Oregon
Dewey
Texas
Pacific
Spain
Congress
United States
Healy
Paris
McKinley
Army
Navy
Henderson
Cousins
Lacey
Hull
Hepburn
Dolliver
Cong
Kinley
Judge Ney
Lane
J. R. Burgess
Ottumwa
Gen. Weaver
Maj
Finn
Lyons
Executive Council
Gon Wer
Lafe Young
Iowa Capital
Cuba
War Department
Gen. Shafter
Mr. Young
Santiago
Young
Ms. Young
England
West Side
Vail
Dog House
Block Station
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Thayer
Marshalltown
Republican