Berryhill vs Hull in Des Moines congressional race
The article argues against millionaire candidate Berryhill, praising Captain Hull’s record on military affairs and proposing post at Des Moines to boost local trade. It warns that wealth should not rule Congress and highlights the impact of a government post on soldiers, farmers, and merchants.
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Congress
Morrill
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Noone
Berryhill
Vanderbilt
Wall Street
Hull
House
James G. Berryhill
Des Moines
Polk County
Marryhi
CANDIDATES ANNOUNCE IN STORY COUNTY RACE FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY
A. L. Bartlett, H. H. Addison, and Vinje announce candidacies for Story County County Attorney. They state the contest is subject to Republican voters and county convention decisions. Nevada Iowa May 6 1896.
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A. L. Bartlett
Nevada
Iowa
Danskin Seeks Ames Story County Board Seat
James Danskin, Sherman township, declares candidacy for member of the Board of Supervisors of Story County at the primary election and to be ratified by the county convention. June 3, 1806.
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Ames Times
Story County
James Danskin
Sherman Township
Berryhill Faction Attacks Captain Hull in Story County
The Des Moines backers of Berryhill condemn Captain Hull over freight rates and accuse him of anti farmer bias. The Des Moines News and Intelligencer urge Story county voters to back Berryhill, while opposing Hull. The campaign alleges party rings and bias against soldiers, with Berryhill labeled wealthy and aristocratic and Hull praised for public service and integrity.
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Des Moines
Berryhill
Capt. Hull
Story County
Chicago
Des Moines News
The
Intelligencer
Captain Hull
Hall
Berrybill
Congress
Washington
Atrife
Republican Party
Seventh District
Clais
Mr. B
Questioning Pooling Bill Backed by Berryhill Foe for Congress
The Tax Intelligencer attacks the Times coverage of a pooling bill and questions whether Berryhill’s literary bureau originated the rebuttal. It mentions a shift from backing a home candidate for congress to favor Berryhill, and recalls an earlier advocacy for Dr. Stalker. The piece speculates about motives and urges clarification.
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Times
Berryhill Literary Bureau
Des Moines
The
Intelligencer
Berryhill
Story County
Congress
Tye
Stalker
Hull
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Yours
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Prop
THEE
Repo
H. Addison
Storry County
Tama
Capt. Hall
J. A. Berryhill
National Capital
Berrynill
Captain Hall
Ohio
Irwin Randall & Co
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Elry
Geo. E. Baker
Plumb
Sele
Parley Sheldon
Pres
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