Republican State Platform Urges unity and strong national policy
The Iowa Republican platform endorses McKinley and Shaw administrations, praises wartime leadership, supports protectionist tariffs and gold standard, denounces free trade and free silver, backs sound money, and calls for active measures to restrain trusts while defending national defense and American shipbuilding. The document emphasizes loyalty, patriotism, and unity across parties against the Chicago platform.
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Towa
Wm. Makinley
Spain
Republic
McKinley
Shaw
Iowa
Congress
MacWinley
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
Chicago
United States
Nebraska soldiers home by special train debate sparks action
The Telegraph comments on Nebraska veterans raised 40000 for a return train from San Francisco, contrasting Iowa’s plan. It notes official war-department discharge sites, distances, travel and ration pay, arguing state muster-out at Des Moines would save money and reduce public expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
San Francisco
Iowa
McKinley
Sam
Des Moines
War Department
Federal plan honors soldiers with coast voyage and celebration
The article argues the federal government should fund transport for soldiers to reach the coast, then Lews locals from all parties would welcome them with a special train and public celebration, praising their conduct in the war with no politics involved.
What the Brethren Say and Press Attacks
A collection of editorials and quips: the Marshalltown Times-Republican challenges The Register’s Cummins claim, Shenandoah Sentinel questions Democratic rhetoric amid Missouri surplus reports, and Sioux City Journal critique on women and fashion eyewards, reflecting late 19th century partisan commentary.
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Register
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Cumming
Democratic Labor Commissioner
Missouri
Shenandoah Sentinel
Sioux City Journal
The Use of Schemes in Advertising
The article criticizes exaggerated advertising schemes and urges straightforward, fact based presentation of goods. It argues that only customers drawn by real merits are valuable and that effective ads should inform rather than merely stir comment.
Atlantic Telegraph Change of Ownership At Des Moines Capital
The Atlantic Telegraph once edited by Lafe Young and linked to Atlantic and Cass county is now under new owners Egan and Anderson formerly of the Glenwood Opinion. Editor Ert Ee Egan will steer the TrueGrapH as it moves toward a stronger, more prominent position in the field. Paul Maclean in the Creston Gazette lauds the change and the improved outlook for the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Telegraph
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Atlantic
Cass County
Truegraph
Egan & Anderson
Glenwood Opinion
Ert Ee Egan
Telegraph
Pelecgraps
Paul Maclean
Creston Gazette
Wir White Candidate Sparks Recalled Spectacle
Henry Willey of the Independent Gazetteer critiques Wir White as a political candidate who arrived without funds and lacks brains but claims to represent poor opportunities. The piece notes White is now better off than if voters had supported his 1896 stance, yet asserts his view on opportunity remains unchanged.
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White
Que
Henry Willey
The
Independance Guellotin Journal
Weeks predicts large populist convention in Winterset
The chairman of the populist state committee Mr. Weeks of Winterset says fusion days are past and the coming convention of his party will be the largest held in years. Tuxite’s nothing equal to a circus to bring a crowd to town, and then there’s nothing like a circus to take the crowd’s money out of town.
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Weeks
Winterset
Adair News
Attend the Fair Over Circus to Support Home Commerce
The piece urges choosing the fair over a circus next week, arguing that family outings should favor local events. It stresses the circus costs money leaving the country while the fair keeps funds local, enhancing community welfare and neighborly ties.
Old Soldiers group faults Anita reunion location
Dissatisfaction voiced by western and southern county Old Soldiers association members after Anita was chosen as the next reunion site last week. Leaders urge migratory meetings to spread fellowship, cautioning against commercialization and favoring broader county participation.
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Old Soldiers Association
Anita
Gov Shaw and Sheriff Hill Meet at Telegraph HQ
Gov Shaw and Sheriff Hill discussed reelection at Telegraph headquarters during a reunion last week. Both voiced confidence in defeating the same opponent as two years ago, asserting they would win again. The exchange sealed political fates for White and Blake, who now have records to point to alongside prior success.
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Gov. Shaw
Sheriff Hill
Mr. Hill
Hill
White
Blake
Embalmed beef comments praised by Omaha paper
South Omaha Stockman notes that Pennsylvania volunteers passing through Omaha on Saturday looked healthier thanks to embalmed beef. The editor suggests the government should raise its allowance to improve soldiers’ appearance and vitality, as never before have such robust troops traversed Omaha.
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Pennsylvaninia
Omaha
South
State Normal School Location Debate Reaches Atlantic
Anita Tribune notes strong support for locating a State Normal School in southwestern Iowa. The editorial argues Casa county could host the institution and Atlantic would be an acceptable site, signaling broad regional backing for the plan.
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Iowa
Casa County
Atlantic
Anita Tribune
Soldiers Favor Retention of Philippines say Omaha stop
Pennsylvania soldiers retreating from the Philippines express support for keeping the islands under the U.S. government while in Omaha, as reported by the Non pareil tom man.
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Pennsylvania
Omaha
Philippines
Tom Man
Trade at home libel suit sparks costly clash
Ft Dodge paper faces a libel action from a major mail order house over its aggressive at home trade editorials. Detractors say the suit serves as added advertisement rather than alleging a criminal act. Burlington Hawkeye notes Democrats may revive the White Man's Burden theme amid satirical verses about the road ahead.
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Ft. Dodge
Career of Dr George Mogridge from field hand to medical associate
A Telegraph piece profiles Dr George Mogridge born near Lewis and raised there who rose from potato digger to assistant physician and second in command at Glenwood’s Substitution for Feeble Minded. The article praises plain work over fortune, noting his national reputation and frequent journal publications as he advances in his specialty.
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George Mogridge
Glenwood
Lewis
Harris Grain Office
Heind
Powell
Mogridge
Owuba
Hag
Telegraph
Trusts Speech by Sam Clark Cites Natural and Statutory Law
The speech argues trusts are constrained by natural law and statute to serve the people. It warns against tariff bills turning into political acts and urges laws about trusts to be sober, lasting, and just, not driven by partisanship. The speaker urges calm public action and avoids extremist rhetoric.
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Sam Clark
Congress
Clark
President Schurmann and the Philippine insurrection
President Schurmann, a college president and sociologist, is trusted by McKinsey and the mugwump press. After six months in the islands he reports the rebellion is confined to 1.5 million of 9 million Luzon inhabitants, with the rest generally friendly.
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Schurmann
Philippine Commission
McKinsey
Mugwomp
Schuraimaun
Islands
Luzon
Finish the Fight or Flee in the Philippine War Debate
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues the key question for the United States is whether the American navy and army will press on to defeat Aguinaldo and thwart dictatorship or retreat after suppressing the insurrection. It urges action rather than withdrawal.
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United States
Aguinaldo
Cedar Rapids
Reunions bring soldiers together beyond numbers
The author argues that a soldiers reunion succeeds by spirit rather than crowd size. Fellowship forged in danger and hardship creates a freemasonry among veterans, renewing their light hearted yet serious nature and rewarding war service with lasting camaraderie.
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Fellowship of Brothers
Potta Wattamie County GOP Convention Nominations Set
In Potta wattamie county a September 6 Republican convention will nominate county officers. The key fight centers on representative and senator seats with Gear and Cummins backing. The federal senatorial race dominates, as Gear versus Cummins stirs local support and dust. The county, historically Gear aligned, could swing to the anti Gear camp, as Web Byers ally Byers and McPherson supporters shape past outcomes.
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Tur
Pottawattamie County
Gear
Cummins
Gear County
McPherson
Pottawattamie
Democratic papers quote Larrabee on Philippines stance
Cedar Rapids Republican notes the ex governor’s remarks on running away from the Philippines, liking a light out then letting go. It also observes Democrats omit his full reaction to Des Moines platform, claiming it implies a $5,000 Republican Iowa majority this fall, a figure said better than 1866.
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Larrabee
Philippines
Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Five Killed in Cuban Pay Riot Near Santiago
Five men died and ten were wounded in a confrontation between gendarmes and Cuban soldiers at Cuevitas, three miles from Santiago, as fears grew over unpaid troops. Captain Baliat was struck and wounded when a mob attacked him, prompting a volley from gendarmes that killed three more and wounded eighteen.
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Santiago
Cuevitas
Santiags
Baliat
Democratic State Committees Plan Short Campaign
Chairman Georges Hoffman announces a Democratic state committee meeting in this city on August 30 to plan the campaign. He favors a short campaign opening October 1 and says the campaign will be fought on antiimperialism as the primal issue, reflecting state demands.
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Drs Mores
Georges Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
Tractors in Disguise Spark Philippine Self-Government Efforts
Manila dispatch reports U S officials frustrated by native treachery undermining new municipal governments. Mayors in San Pedro Macati and Balangay arrested for aiding insurgents and carrying incriminating papers. A prominent Angeles leader was jailed after being found aiding rebels. Authorities tighten patrols as unrest grows.
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Manila
Hong Kong
San Pedro Muscati
Dean Worcester
United States Advisory Commission For the Philippines
United States
San Pedro Macati
Philippine Army
Balinag
Spaus
Lawton
Worcester
Bilibid
Dubaque Ix the Meces of Sports Opens Big Race Meet
Dubaque Iowa Aug 27 The eve of the big race meeting and boxing carnival finds the city crowded with visitors. Hotels nearly full and the information bureau taxed for rooms. Half fare rail rates in effect since midnight and four trunk lines bringing in crowds. Horses arriving from Readville Mass and other cities. Indications favor a week of fine sport with attendees from El Paso Denver Cheyenne and New York.
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Dunuqus
Bureau of Information
Readville
Mass
The
Athletic Association
el Paso
Denver
Cheyenne
New York
Ringling Bros Great Show August 31 at Atlantic drugstore
Advertises Ringling Bros Great Show on August 31. Promotes a drugstore display of drugs and school books closing out sales. Invites readers to buy show tickets at high noon and to purchase perfume and chewing gum, citing No 417 Chestnut Street, Atlantic.
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Chestnut Street
Atlantic
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BROWN
Shariff
P. Hill
B. Johnson
Yor Cotoner
M. J Muspay
R. D. Wilkin
D. B. Frink
Republican State Platform
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Burlington
Satan
Golden Gate
Atlaola
Trattors
Morong
Smith
Twelfth Infantry
Angeles
San Fernando
Dubaque
Ringling Bros
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