Free silver debate and political notes in The Times
The Times reports on Senator Pettigrew’s Sioux Falls visit with large populist and democrat turnout, Cedar Rapids Republican praise for prohibition effects, and local push for electric light plant. It cites electoral vote forecasts, Hull’s 7th district victory, and reactions to tariff and free silver policies.
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Cleveland
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
California
Iorade
Idaho
Oregon
Nebraska
Nede
North Dakota
South Dakota
Ming
Montana
Aumosrt
Times
Capt
Hull
Worms Invade City Water Reservoirs Across Years
The article notes that Boom’s waterworks reservoir was infected by bright red worms last year and again this year with worms of various colors. It explains the value of the American silver dollar, stating it is worth one hundred cents worldwide because it is backed by gold.
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Mexico
Free Silver Plan Promoted by Tom Bidwell
Tur Prairie City News reports Tom Bidwell defines free silver as exchanging a gold dollar for sixteen silver dollars at the bank. Bidwell claims this would make his platform the most popular ever conceived by men.
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Tur
Prairie City News
Tom Bidwell
Tom
Four candidates seek secretary of state in Iowa race
The article lists G. L. Dobson and H. C. Burkit of Des Moines Ed. Chassell of Lemars and G. B. Hanford of Charles City as secretary of state hopefuls with Dobson and Chassell leading. It notes C. G. McCarthy as clear state auditor candidate and mentions thirteen contenders for Supreme Judge. The Des Moines convention starts next Wednesday with presidential electors chosen then and E. H. Conger of Des Moines touted as elector at large.
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G. L. Dobson
8. C. Burkit
Des Moines
Chassell
Lemars
Hanford
Charles City
Dobson
Burkit
Lemars Sentinel
C. G. McCarthy
Supreme Judge
E.H. Conger
Bryan and silver cry fuel old tariff wars in politics
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan and Horace Boies in Iowa and Nevada as promoters of free silver, recalls 1890s tariff promises, and warns that free silver would repeat past misgovernance. It links Altgeld and Hanna to party control, and recalls Sherman, Carey, Harper, and Kearney in historic financial battles.
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W. J. Bryan
Nevada
Iowa
Mr. Bryan
Cleveland
Bryan
Horace Boies
Boies
Greenback Party
Hayes
John Sherman
Treasury
Denver
Sherman
Centennial State
Whitney
Sam Carey
Ohio
Jessie Harper
Ilinois
Dennis Kearney
California
Republican Party
San Francisco
Altgeld
Editor C H Monger Dies After Brief Illness In Anamosa
The Anamosa Journal editor C H Monger died at his home after a brief illness on Thursday. He was known as a unique figure in Iowa country journalism, genial and a true friend to all, respected for his democratic politics and public speaking. The piece notes his departure leaves a gap in local press circles. Fence be to his ashes.
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Charley Monger
C. H. Monger
Anamosa Journal
Iowa
Times
Howard Burrell
Washington, Iowa
Press
Monger
Fence
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Boone Standard
Kansas City Brand Club
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Des Moines News
Uptown Echo
Democratic Party
Altgeid of
Dinois
Mark Hanna
John P. Altgeld
Dupaxon
Kassem
Palestine Township
Capt. Hull
Huxley
Hall
Polk County
Ole Roe
Nevada Glee Club
Cambridge Band
Ole Nelson
Slater
J. F. Reed
Reed
Payne Clu
Joe Fitchpatrick
Billy Gates
Payne
Joe MecGarraugh
Deacon Ashford
Billy
Eliiote's
Jac Elry
Cor- CCL ‘Ly
Csho. HK
Lowa
Anna
Jusdisch
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