06 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1899
Page
1
A potpourri of politics and society from Des Moines to Fort Dodge covers the Pierce Wallace libel verdict, Cummins Gear alignments, Hanna’s influence, Roosevelt and McKinley chatter, and western quirks. Locals debate trusts, weather, and urban transit while taunting eastern misconceptions.
The Official Paper notes the Republican senatorial convention for the 31st district set for Thursday July 27 1899 at 11 a m in Boones Firemen Hall Boone County Story County committee members J L Smith W H Gallup Lon G Hardin pledge support The piece also comments on labor and political rhetoric including Bryan McKinley and a ministerial trust in Marshalltown with sermon rates and a Christian Science controversy.
The report notes Bryan drew less attention than two years ago though he appeared in Sioux City recently. It mentions two Democrats visiting his station, and observes that Bryanism and free silver ideas are waning as general prosperity rises.
When Gov. Shaw retires in two and a half years, he will be one of the best known ex-governors Iowa has ever had. He is a man of the people with a wonderful memory for faces and rarely forgets a person he meets. He enjoys mingling with common people and travels across the state meeting many residents.
The article notes Mary Lease once beloved by populists now denounces the movement. She claims she followed populism mainly to promote herself as a lecture platform draw, suggesting her public career will continue elsewhere while populism remains active at its old base.
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