State Ticket Crake Parrott Lead Ballot in Iowa County Race
Francis M Crake of Appanuos and Matt Parrott top state ticket lines for lieutenant governor Black Hawk County. R Perkins runs for Railroad Commissioner Vremont County. Hunly Sabing for Supt Public Instruction Muscatine. Joe Gard and others shown on county ticket with Biggs for Coroner and LevL Mountain for Board 4th District.
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Francis M.crake
Appanuos
Matt Parrott
Black Hawk County
E Prem Fudd
Polk CG
R. Perkins
Vremont County
Hunly Sabing
Public Instruction
Muscatine County
30Th Dinbrlet
WAVES
Lewis
Joe Gard
BROWN
Newcome
Graham At
Ake Biggs
Bourdigh
Levl Mountain
Republican Platform Proclaims Enduring GOP Principles
The Republican platform lauds returning prosperity under Republican policy, condemns the Democrats for 1892 missteps, defends the protective tariff, opposes pure revenue tariffs, and urges labor wage integrity. It calls for immigration screening, pension support for veterans, and Iowa’s two Republican representatives in Congress. It also honors a senior senator’s longstanding service.
Platform split shocks Pottawattamie Democrats in Marshalltown
The democracy of Pottawattamie counties splits over a Marshalltown platform as W. ST. Ware W. H. Isnepher Judge James and others renounce it. They predict the county will go Republican this fall by the largest majority ever given.
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Ous
Pottawattamie
Marshalltown
W. ST. Ware
W. H. Isnepher
Judge James
Pottawattamie County
Democratic Convention Adopts Moderate Platform and Nominates Tickets
The Democratic gathering at Marshalltown chose a ticket and adopted a platform aligning with some Republican ideas on certain issues while avoiding tariff specifics. They criticized trusts, called for a high license law, and favored a manufactures clause. Governor nominees include W. I. Babb, S. L. Bestow, George Jacobs, T. G. Harper, and L. B. Parshall. The convention urged unity to gain control of the legislature, while Republicans prep for a tough campaign. Justice Jackson of the United States Supreme Court died in Tennessee. replacement speculation centers on Carlisle, Hornblower, or Peckham.
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Marshalltown
Manes
Cleveland
Col. Mackey
W. I. Babb
Mt. Pleasant
8. L. Bestow
Chariton
Kent
George Jacobs
Dubuque
T. G. Harper
Burlington
Supreme Court
L. B. Parshall
Magnokets
Judge Babb
Bestow
Jacobs
Bro. Gardner
Justice Jackson
United Supreme Court
West Meade
Nashville
Tenn
Harrison
Carlisle
Hornblower
Peckam
Jackson
Democratic convention splits over free silver plank
Report describes late democratic convention tensions as federal office holders press the free silver faction. Boston is nominated for second place while stating he will not endorse the financial plank, seeking the office yet repudiating the platform. The party struggles to find democrats who can endorse the adopted platform.
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Boston
Saya
Irs
Marshalltown
Clarrison
Silver dollars in Philadelphia mint near fifty million
An official count shows the Philadelphia mint holds 49,999,367 silver dollars, just 684 short of 50,000,000. The Philadelphia Times notes circulation efforts have failed and offers a trade for silver dollars brought to Tim Tins GRAPH Office for the county paper.
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National Mint
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Tim Tins- Graph
Iowa
Enforcing Law and Political Campaign Movements
The piece argues strong public support is needed to enforce Sunday saloon closings and curb liquor with coordinated citizen effort. It notes Republicans plan to open Des Moines headquarters Sept and begin active campaigning in October with I M Treynor and J M Kemble leading efforts. It also remarks on Democratic Convention attendance by federal officers and predicts future party shifts.
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Liguor
United
Iti
Democrats claim GOP prosperity platform bold but dangerous
The text quotes a Republican style platform praising returning prosperity and labor reemployment, while criticizing Democrats for opposing such gains. It portrays a partisan dispute over wages, industry, and policy outcomes in a historical context. The tone emphasizes political contention and the perceived impact on workers and industry.
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Republican Party
Warden Madden Keeps Anamosa Fund Intact
The Register questions the idea of turning the Anamosa state institution into a political issue. It notes Madden has managed the facility well and that $11,000 remains in the support fund. The piece mocks turning this management into a campaign controversy.
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Warden Madden
Anamosa
Democratic Party
Marshalltown
Register
Sunday School Convention and Local Notices Echo in Cass County
A fragmented Cass County page reports a critic calling a tariff bill a “presidy and dishonor,” summaries of Sunday School Association events at Atlantic and Maine area, and resolutions from Atlantic Lodge No. 297 A U W. Notices include thanks for care during illness and death, plus an assertion that Royal baking powder outperforms others.
A New Organization Formed For Our Rank
An informal notice describes forming a Loater's Association to protect members and assist those with idle business. Meeting times depend on quorum, with offices of vice president secretary and treasurer still open. Roll book open. members urged to entrust business for leisurely attention. ComMi?TTER Iowa news: deaf school at Council Bluffs opens Sept 11 free to Iowa deaf students. Henry W. Rothers, superintendent, Council Bluffs. Taylor Will Get Off Easy: defalcation case near resolution. $100,000 turned over in checks and drafts. two-year maximum sentence due to defective statute. Bynching Expected: four men arrested after battle in Concharty mountains near Okmulgee. several white women attacked. prisoner transport to Tort Smith jail. Lynching is expected. Witness Corn In Fine Shape: corn crop prospects strongest in state. favorable season. News Told In A Few Words: suicides in Booneville and St. Joseph. tuberculosis test successful. W. Willard jailed for forgery. wage cuts at Star City mines. Milwaukee harbor push. various city notes and speeches.
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Prenne
Taylor
South America
Caecorau
I. T
United States
Tort Smith
Mat Austill
Booneville
A. Benedict
Sb. Joseph
Yella Hay
Salina
Kun
Minnesota
A. Willard
Warpon
Wig
Star City
Shelburn
Ind
National Guard of
Milwaukee
Congress
W. O. Hurst
Cincinnati
Stephen Delong
Robert J. Burdette
Plaia Bluffe
Adston
Jonny Lind
Chicago
Wichita
Johnson
Lake Winnebago
Noonah
Wis
William H. Sanders
Salem
Ills
Ilinois Central Railroad
War Veterans of
Hardin
Iowa
Eldora, Ia
J. H. Punk
Ions Malls
J. B. Albrook
Mount Vernon
Altgeld
Kansas
James Howards
Taylorville
Pleasant Surprise Party For Miss Blake In August Evening
A group of about forty Miss Mamie Blake friends organized a surprise party on Thursday evening at Burnea's Ball, then escorted her to her West Seventh Street home for music by the Mandolin and Guitar Club. After refreshments at 10:30, guests enjoyed more music and social chat, parting after midnight with best wishes.
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Mamie Blake
Burnea
Blall
Miss Blake
West Seventh Street
Mandolin and Guitar Club
McConvill
Moreland
Litterstand Helps
Margurite Gould
Margurite Burnes
Mamie Boyle
Addie Reynolds
Anna Barnes
Hose Sharp
Nellie Murray
Rebecca Fox
Agnes White
Anna Sterback
May Meighan
Elzabeth Moyneaugh
Katie Quigley
Margurite Boyls
Katie Taulty
Katia Conners
Mary Stece Back
Margurite Daly
Callighan
Omaha
Della Lynch
Mary Laurenson
Mosard
W. He McConvill
Joseph Barnes
J. M. Reynolds
Thos, Doyle
James Donley
John Boyle
Joan McConvill
Chas, Moreland
Chas. Antrim
Jos
Conners
Arthur P. Blake
John McLaughlin
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