Republican delegates seat Iowa convention in Des Moines
To the Republican Electors of the State of Iowa a delegate convention will be held in Des Moines on Wednesday August ad at 11 o clock am to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor chief justice superintendent of public instruction and railroad commissioner and to address other business.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Foredge
Supreme Court
Reublican Party
Geo. JSON
State Central Committee
Adair
Jefferson
Adams Johnison
Allamakee
Jones
Ae Keokuk
Appanoese Auduben
Kossuth
Benton
Osceola
Climon
Awford
Palo
Dallas
Plymouth
Lovis Pocahontas
Decatur
Potk
Delaware
Pottawattamie
Poweshiek
Dickinson Ringgol Ar Dubuque
Emmett Scott Fayette
Shelby
Floyd_ ry Sioux
Franklin
Fremont
Tama
Taylor
Union
Guthrie Grundy
van Buren
Hamilton
Wapello Warren
Hardin Hancock
Washington Y Harrison
Wayne Oy
A Webster
Henry ‘Winnebago
Howard Winneshiek
Humboldt
Ida
U Worth
Woodbury
Ll Wright Jasper
Taio
T Hancock
Cretary
Knapp defends U S stance on Philippines in Advocate letter
The Register summarizes Dr Herman A Knapp former Iowa Agricultural College professor who argues in the Christian Advocate that the United States did not seek to impose rule in the Philippines He says Aguinaldo controlled only a fraction of the islands with vast opposition and that he betrayed U S cooperation by aiding arms and later waging war as a pirate against both his people and the United States.
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Herman A. Knapp
Iowa Agricultural College
Christian Advocate
Philippines
United States
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
Knapp
Register
Iowa Ends Biennial Period With Treasury Surplus
Iowa closed the biennial period June 30 1899 with a treasury of 496 002 37 after starting deficit 412 000 00 a gain of 908 002 37 in two years under Republican administration Herriot notes the state debt talk and treasury fears in earlier discussions but reports a healthy balance to begin the new period.
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Iowa
Nice
Herriot
Treasury
Iowa finances and Philippine war weigh on public discourse
A column argues Iowa's budget surplus stems from conservative state expenditure across the last two general assemblies. It contrasts Iowa's fiscal record with other states, notes insurgent forces in the Philippines and General Otis reports 4,000 northern and 2,000 southern troops remain, hindered by weather and terrain, with renewed effort expected during the wet season. It also condemns eastern city kidnappings and calls for severe penalties or legal amendments to deter ransom plots.
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Iowa
Owa
Otis
Cnda
Trade with Cuba Gains Despite Obstacles, Urges Self Help
The piece argues that trade with Cuba is rapidly growing and could prosper further if Cubans work earnestly to seize new opportunities. It criticizes reliance on obstacles to freedom and progress, urging proactive effort to leverage natural resources and advance.
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Cuba
Porto Ricans enlist, Cubans paid, Cuba vs Porto Rico fate
Many Porto Ricans seek enlistment in the American army while Cubans collect $75 a head and surrender their weapons. Porto Ricans are ready to defend the country they belong to. Cubans sulk and demand more. Porto Rico may flourish if urged to act, while Cuba risks stagnation without pressure.
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Porto Rico
Cuba
Opinion on Philippines vote favors U S submission
Observers say if Philippines inhabitants could vote they would likely approve submission to the United States by a wide margin. They doubt Aguinaldo’s military rule and seek relief from it.
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Philippines
United States
Aguinaldo
Legislature Size Question Sparks Debate Over Seats
A quoted line questions if the next Iowa legislature should grow to match the number of senators and representatives claimed by the Cummings papers. The remark suggests that if true, legislative balls would need considerable enlargement to accommodate them.
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Iowa
Cummings
International yacht race builds tension across nations
The international yacht race will draw wide newspaper interest on both sides of the ocean until it is brought to a head. Both vessels are progressing with careful construction funded by significant resources and skilled labor, set to become fine pieces of mechanism.
Lares Young Delivers Address at Las Vegas Rough Riders Reunion
Lares Young attended the Las Vegas reunion of the Rough Riders and delivered an address. It is believed he fared better there than on the Santiago trip and will recover without issue, enabling him to resume editorial duties upon his return.
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Lares Young
Rough Riders
Las Vegas
Santiago
Secretary Aegew Faces Demands Over War Office
The article notes Aegew may be fully occupied with senatorial duties, making it inconvenient to oversee the war office. If he becomes a patient, the public would excuse him and allow him to focus his attention elsewhere.
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Aegew
Hin
War Office
Farmers Prep Corn Fields for Laying By and Harvest
The past week saw farmers get corn fields ready for laying by with weed cleaning well done. The corn growth is satisfactory and small grain has done splendidly.
Treasury receipts beat estimates under Democratic administration
A fragment notes that treasury receipts this year exceed estimates, a situation “I never heard of” under a Democratic administration, and urges voters to remember this when going to the polls.
Trusts and watered stock collapse warned by investor
The United States Investor of Boston publishes a list of 487 trust projects since 1898 with total capitalization of about 7.37 billion dollars. Experts warn much of the value is watered stock and the movement has subsided as public caution and market reactions dampen the scheme.
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United States
Boston
Springfield
Mass
Democratic Platform of Kentucky Gets a Scolding
A frenzied critique attacks a Kentucky Democratic platform, labeling it ignorance filled and illogical. The writer argues that demonetizing silver would curb currency needs, asserts money is already abundant, and accuses convention members of misunderstanding due to isolation and overindulgence.
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Kentucky
President calls 10000 volunteers for Manila siege
The president seizes on force to subdue insurgents in the Philippines after failed negotiations. He orders 10000 volunteers to reinforce Otis at Manila and vows to raise the army there to 40000 as transports permit. If needed, more troops will follow.
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Otis
Manila
Philippines
Uncle Sammé
Democrats and Republicans Face 1896 and 1900 Trust Fears
The piece argues Democrats should credit the Republicans for breaking the era’s largest trust and warns against a future revival in 1900. It asserts the silver issue will block any presidential bid by Bryan or another candidate, stressing party conflict over business power and monetary policy.
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Republican Party
United States
Bryan
Democratic plan to destroy trusts through tariff attack
A party statement argues that attempts to undermine the protective tariff will fail to harm revenues or business for now and asserts that Republicans will handle tariff reductions when the time comes, dismissing the plan as ineffective.
Free traders warned of rapid trust growth in Rugland
The text warns that trusts and syndicates are forming quickly in Rugland, alarming the country’s statesmen. It suggests the deno may have to pursue another “mother” or abandon their political scheme for a new funding path.
Senator Guar’s Strong Lead Away From B and Q Railroad
Reports from conventions suggest Senator Guar is performing well in territory distant from the B and Q railroad. The note hints at favorable opinions shaping his candidacy, indicating solid support beyond railroad-adjacent districts.
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Guar
Roosevelt On Public Questions And New Possessions
The piece notes Governor Roosevelt’s sensible stance on public questions and a strong view of dealing with challenges. It asserts that raising the fish will not be allowed to fail, and that greater effort will overcome difficulties in government and business, reducing worry and improving outlook.
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Gov. Roosevelt
Cummins cites congressional trust over Iowa governorship
The article critiques Senator Cummins and allies for alleging a congressional trust in Iowa politics. It argues no two delegation members backed the campaign, then predicts popular Iowa figures may challenge Cummins rather than Gear for a second term. Gate City notes the bluff while detailing implications for Iowa candidates.
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Iowa
Cummins
Gear
Cumming
Thurston offer and office life troubles noted
Senator Thurston has been prominent in national affairs and made a good offer, but holding office involves worry and turmoil. He notes annoyances and jealousies after obtaining a position, though the general rule is for most to stay long once they experience office holding.
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Thurston
Bryan Faces Railroads Notoriety Claim Amid Lectures
The writer denounces Mr. Bryan for opposing railroads yet relying on them for notoriety and travel. It notes his presidential defeat and says he uses rail transport to tour the country, deliver lectures, and collect money.
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Mr. Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Sheckers
Woman in White Minnie Murray Marries Denver Miner Boss
Miss Minnie Murray known as the woman in white who stood out at the 1896 Chicago Democratic convention has wed H. S. Stenberger of Denver, a major Cripple Creek mining owner. Also, Miss Gorman from the newspaper fold has quit the paper to marry.
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Minnie Murray
Chicago
H. 5. Stenberger
Denver
Cripple Creek
Gorman
Tariff claim on trusts questioned amid seed trust report
A statement claiming the tariff is the mother of trusts is challenged as unfounded in England, a free trade nation, where trusts exist as in the United States. Reports mention a seed trust formed with a capital of 12,500,000 dollars, suggesting the remark was random.
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England
Havemyer
Tariff Clash Over Sugar Trust Sparks Attorney’s Quote
The comment that the tariff is the mother of trusts is tied to Mr Havermeyer’s sugar trust losing about 36.5 million annually under the Dingley tariff versus the Wilson Gorman plan. The sugar trust suffers under protection while Stavemeyer protests loudly.
War on Firecrackers Invades Urban Centers
Citizens fear large firecrackers as dangerous contrivances. Authors argue shipping them to the Philippines would reduce soldier deployments, suggesting natives ignite them to prevent further conflict.
Paris owners plan two larger ships after wreck
The Paris steamship owners, whose vessel recently ran ashore, show optimism as they prepare to build two bigger ships to replace the wreck. They believe replacing every wrecked ship with two better ones will boost national shipping.
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Paris
Trusts and common stock risks described in early article
The trusts just organized pose greater danger to investors in their common stock than others. Common stock in most of them is nearly worthless, and in many cases the preferred stock is worth little.
Prisoners Protest Prune Diet at Anomosa State Prison
In Anomosa State Prison inmates refused to work due to an inadequate grub. They demanded better fare and the warden promised changes, vowing to remove prunes and substitute a different diet to restore order.
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Try Bitest Sirike
Anomosa
Nebraska Senator Thurston Says He Will Not Seek Office Again
Senator Thurston of Nebraska declares that after his term ends in 1961 he will not seek any future public office. He notes the transition from holding high office to voluntary retirement as a possible consequence of accepting such positions.
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Thurston
Nebraska
Labor factions demand U S forces leave Idahomines clash
Tax groups oppose military presence calling it usurpation. They argue soldiers protect life and property, while mobs threaten workers who refuse to join the organizations. The piece condemns violent enforcement by those unions and contrasts with their opposition to trusts and corporations.
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California
Idahomines
Tragic Wheat Crop Failure Leaves Rasera Starving
In Rasera twenty million people face food shortage as a failed wheat harvest drives famine. The report notes similar hardship across parts of Russia, citing past expulsions of Jews and famine deaths as lasting calamities. The Globe Democrat contrasts the ruler’s claimed humanity with Russia's continued backward condition.
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Rasera
China
Russia
Globe. Democrat
President calls 10600 volunteers for two year service
Ir 18 reports the president has concluded to call 10,600 volunteers to serve two years or until the Philippines war ends with precedence for veterans enlisting. Many men are eager to join to combat insurgents, showing resolve to maintain the war until arms are laid down.
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Ir 18
Philippines
Maorls
Army battles tropical fevers threat in Cuban barracks
Troops exposed to tropical fever risk are moved to open air camps in Cuba. Army physicians implement strict housing, food and climate precautions. Eighteen cases, four deaths have occurred before relocation. overall health of the men remains good.
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Cuba
Philadelphia Time Reports Jewish Wealthy Scheme for Dreyfus Rescue
The Philadelphia Time notes a plan by wealthy Jews of Philadelphia to mount an expedition to free Dreyfus from Devils Island. The court’s decision for a new trial was already shaping the plot, which could have sparked tension between the United States and France if carried out. Strong Jewish leaders worldwide showed interest and many would have helped fund such an expedition.
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Philadelphia
Dreyfus
Devils Island
France
Plainfield Woman Recovers From Consumption With New Discovery
Hearne of Plainfield Illinois states she caught cold settled on her lungs was treated a month by her physician but worsened. He said consumption hopeless. Dr King's New Discovery helped after six bottles she is sound and can do housework. Free bottles at Vic Emmert & Co drug store. 50c and 1.00 guaranteed.
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Mra
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Dr. King
Vic Emmert & Co
Enlist Volunteers for Philippine Campaign Urged
Washington reports a plan to begin enlistment of volunteers for ten thousand men in three brigades, expanding to 33 000 authorized, with no state calls. United States volunteers will form regiments under president appointed officers, Otis to command 50 000 by rush. Veterans and seasoned officers get preference. Wheeler named brigadier general among others.
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Omiado
Washington
The
Tribune
Algorif
United States
Provisional Army
Otis
United States Volunteers
Joe Wheeler
Democrats Hope for Campaign Cry Before McKinley Victory
The text says the democrats hope for an event before the next presidential campaign to hinder prosperity and provide a campaign cry, but that event will not occur as hoped and a grand Republican victory will place William McKinley in the presidency for a second term.
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Democrata
William McKinley
Rural Iowa papers resist bossism and shape conventions
A number of Iowa newspapers outside Des Moines resist centralized control. Independent rural presses operate free of bosses and political machinery, gaining influence as state conventions occur in various counties.
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Des Moines
Bossiam
Iowa In Rainy Favorable Weather Lifts Prosperity
Other regions face cyclones hail and crop damage while this part of Iowa enjoys ample rain. Crops show robust growth with corn prospects strong, pastures good, and meadows expected to yield a large hay crop. Overall, condition here seems hard to beat for happiness and prosperity.
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Iowa
Regiments Withdraw To Rest After Action Near Prairie Winds
The Kansas regiment has retired from the firing line to prepare for home. The Nebraska regiment has about 400 men fit for active duty. Many are slightly wounded or suffer fevers and other illnesses. Rest and sea breezes are aiding recovery as winds of the prairie prairies are hoped to bring relief.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Weatero Prairies
Aguinaldo Independence Offer Report Questioned
A Hong Kong based Filipino junta claims the United States offered independence to Aguinaldo. The report is dismissed as a fabrication, with Aguinaldo said to be fighting for claimed goals rather than such an offer.
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Hong Kong
United States
Aguinaldo
Kentucky Democratic Convention Faces Bitter Split
The Kentucky Democratic gathering featured disorder with a constant police presence to prevent fighting. The contentious contest risks tearing the party apart as tensions rise.
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Kentucky
Tme
Otis Lifts Blockade Opened Ports to Trade Despite Risks
Major General Otis orders reopening to trade at many ports closed since the outbreak. Gunboats protect some routes while others risk confiscation by insurgents who exact heavy tribute on ships allowed to sail. Rumor of Aguinaldo’s assassination finds no credence in Manila. A Filipino general on a large horse with staff near Sat Fernando is thought to be Aguinaldo. Hobbs battery shells blockhouses north of San Fernando. the positions are destroyed with no resistance. Spanish consul general lauds restraint toward the new regime in a speech to Otis.
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Manna
Generat Otis
Aguinaldo
Pio del Pilar
Manila
Sat Ferando
Hobbs
Bam 4
Fernando
Otis
Philippines
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