Republican County Convention At Atlantic August 7 1897
The Day Terroram reports a Republican county convention to nominate for Cass county offices at Atlantic Opera House on August 7 1897 at 6 pm. It outlines candidates for Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools and District No 3 Supervisor and 16 delegates to both state and senatorial conventions with temporary officers named. Also notes primaries to be held at usual township sites.
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Cass County
Opera House
Atlantic
Board of Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Beedle
Lewis
Hugh Waddell
Cumberland
Bear Grova
Cass
Noble
Edna
Victoria Lincoln
J. A. Conead
Cass county candidates announce for local offices
A series of political notices state candidates for Cass county Iowa offices. M N Baker Lincoln Township and H G Van Vlack Union Township seek Republican nominations for the Thirtieth District representative. Jasp Hill Atlantic and S E Shannon Grove Township announce sheriff bids. J O B Card Atlantic also seeks sheriff, as does Robert Marshall Washington Township and John Gentle Pymosa Township. The item ends noting Secretary Wilson’s butter effort in Atlantic.
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Iowa
Cass County
M. N. Baker
Lincoln Township
Lwhereby
H. G. van Vlack
Union Township
Jasp, Hill
Atlantic
S. E. Shannon
Grove Township
Robert Marshall
Washington Township
Cass
John Gentle
Pymosa Township
West proves as prosperous as East in business
An editorial rebuttal cites US Treasury statistics showing Western states hosting 458 600 business concerns in 1896 with 1.03 percent failures, less than Eastern and Southern regions. It argues the West has strong credit and recuperative power, contradicting populist or biased views. Fred Alexander's sells amateur photographic material.
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Dubuque Globe Journal
United States Treasury Department of Statistics
United States
Eastern States
Middle States
Western States
Pacific States
Southern States
West
Bureau of Statistics
Bryan’s stance on dollar value and the 16 to 1 doctrine
The article argues that if Mr Bryan counsels a dollar that holds its value and resists fluctuation, he must oppose the 16 to 1 policy. It suggests he supports the dollar we have or a gold standard, claims he and followers will claim to have always favored gold only, and labels Republicans as bi metalists by implication.
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Mr. Bryan
Horace Boies
Bryan
Frep Waite Advocates Socialism and Property Confiscation
In an interview Frep Waite declares belief in socialism and questions the right to accumulate $100,000, hinting at confiscation under law. He argues Debs and others oppose government authority and would ruin legitimate industry to seize private property. He criticizes Waite for supporting limits on wealth while others gain.
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Frep Waite
Debs
Soverien
Fred White
Democratic ticket selected at Des Moines convention
The gold Democrats held their Des Moines convention with earnest speeches and a strong commitment to the real Iowa Democratic party. The ticket includes Governor John Cliggett, Lieut. Governor H Malory, Supreme Judge Washington I Bab, Railroad Commissioner Peter A Dry, and Superintendent J B Knoepfler, all described as capable and respected men likely to win back wavering Democrats.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John Cliggett
Cerro Gordo County
H. Malory
Lucas County
Washington I. Babb
Henry County
Peter A. Dry
Johnson County
Public Instruction
J. B. Knoepfler
Winneshiek County
Currency unity and party shifts in national speeches
In a recent address Mr. Bryan argued for a universal currency value that does not fluctuate, aligning with Republican currency aims. He may drop free silver to attract Democrats, while Ohio voters note the Democratic candidate’s banking ties and Iowa’s lieutenant governor contender’s banker status. Populists face pressure to fuse with silver Democrats for a distant political gain.
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Bryan
Ohio
Iowa
Frep Waite Speech Signals Likely GOP Support Pull
In a preview of the coming campaign Frep Waite says if he keeps talking with the vigor he has begun voters will have many reasons to back the Republican ticket this fall. He cannot help it if his current manner continues.
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Frep Waite
Free silver issue sparks debate among political figures
Debs dissents, Boies shifts stance, and Mrs. Lease calls the matter dead. Watson criticizes the issue as too narrow, while Bryanie proposes curious brakes for the free silverite movement.
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Dugerrers
Debs
Boies
Mrs. Lease
Watson
Bryanie
Annexation of Hawvali' discussed across papers
The article notes diverse opinions on Hawaii annexation and cites the St Louis Globe-Democrat arguing proximity and strategic value. It highlights Aleutian Islands near Japan, Alaska harbors, and the naval benefit of holding Alaska and Hawaii for Pacific defense and peaceful development.
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Hawvali
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Hawaii
Aleutian
Alaska
Attu
Japan
Unalaska
Asia
Pacific
Cuban Insurgents Gird Havana for Fresh Campaign
Reports say large Cuban forces near Havana aim to keep Spanish troops occupied until the end of the conflict. Weyler seeks more troops but could lack an army to join them. A new expedition with ammunition and rapid firing guns is expected to land soon to aid in engagements near Havana.
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Tux Cabses
Weyler
Havana
Weyner
Spain
Iowa Praises Senator Allison on Tariff Bill Victory
Iowa readers note Senator Allison’s leadership in steering the tariff bill through a Republican minority Senate. The piece lauds his foresight, tact, and accuracy, while contrasting GOP self-policing of corruption. It also mentions Cheshire and Carr’s strong county convention showing and praises western farmers aligned with Allison and Gear.
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Iowa
Allison
Senate
Des Moines
Cheshire
Carr
Polk County
Trent
Gear
Presidential campaign debates over silver question
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes discord among leaders on free coinage and silver policy. Fred White warns inflation from free coinage, while Horace Boles says the issue is played out. Weaver seeks fusion to boost his chances, with Kinnie opposed but open to support.
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Cain
Bryan
Fred White
Cincinnati Enquirer
Horace Boles
Weaver
Gold production expands world supply despite silverite fears
Delegates from twenty states and foreign countries gather in Denver to note that global gold output is rapidly rising and dwarfs population growth, yet free silver proponents insist on the scarcity of gold and demand more circulating medium.
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Denver
Weaver Trick Exposed Over Judge Nomination
The fusion movement accuses Jim Weaver of deceiving free silverites to back Judge Kinne, denying any silver platform endorsement and repudiating the 16 to 1 policy. Cedar Rapids letter writer Mr. Saner is cited. populists blame themselves for the ruse.
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Jim’ Weaver
Fusionitea
Kinne
Saner
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Keane
Tariff Bill Moves to House as Currency Plan Follows
Senate conference reconciles amendments on the tariff bill and Republicans tout steadfast work. President McKinley, aiming to redeem pledges, urges a nine member currency commission to reform the monetary system, continuing a policy of finishing one major issue before tackling the next.
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House
Senate Conference Committee
McKinley
Congress
Working man blasts packing house over holiday labor practices
Ta Omaha Bee publishes a worker's communication from South Omaha criticizing the packing house for employing staff on legal holidays. The piece contrasts fusionist platform claims with reality, noting more men out of work yet increased railroad labor and hours at Missouri Valley, Valley Junction, Burlington, and Creston, urging recognition of improved employment locally.
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Omaha Bee
South
Omaha
Ista
Cass
Missouri Valley
Valley Junction
Burlington
Creston
Gardner Decries Softsoap Tactics Against Populists
The speaker brands Gardner and allies as softsoap critics aiming to swallow middle ground populists whole. Middle-of-the-road figures resist, praising their own discernment and principle for objecting. A quip questions Gardner’s critique of Maj Curtis and asks if his rebuke is soft soap or taffy.
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Gardner
Bro. Gardner
Maj. Curtis
Silver coinage shines in mint reports for year
Proponents of silver coinage note the mint minted 21 203 701 silver dollars in the past fiscal year plus subsidiary coins, accounting for over a quarter of total coinage. They argue silver has received fair treatment from Uncle Sam.
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Taosa
Uncle Sam
Debate on true democracy and demagogues in a heated race
A commentator argues that true democracy cannot be defined by self professed leaders and warns of demagogues. The piece suggests arbitration by figures like Cleveland Hill and Bryan would fail, notes Davin B Hil's view on too many demagogues, and calls for a speech tour by John RB Sovereign to sway Atlanticism voters.
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Tas
Cleveland
Hill
Bryan
Davin B. Hil
New York
Campaigns heighten battle for party recognition in Town
With tickets in the field representing all the parties claiming recognition in Town and a campaign by each including speeches by Bryan, Altgeld, Tillman, Debs and Sovereign, it looks as if the republicans would have no pretty easy time to elect their ticket, whoever they may nominate.
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Bryan
Altgeld
Tillman
Debs
Sovereign
Colorado Gold Miners Meeting Alarms Silverites
A Denver gathering of gold miners and mine owners worries silverites in Colorado as rapid gold production may depress silver interests. Denver papers report revived business in the city and attribute part of the revival to increased gold mining, suggesting stronger gold advocates will soon be in Colorado.
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Denver
Colorado
Mid-Summer Business Dullness Lifts Across Sectors
Business men view mid-summer as a dull period yet notice improving activity. The current upturn suggests better conditions after hot weather, with wholesale dealers preparing for a strong fall trade and a hopeful near-term outlook.
American Standalone Founding Celebrated in Urge
The piece urges a nationwide jubilee when a tariff bill takes effect likening it to England and Europe celebrating the Wilson bill. It argues Americans should mark the moment to show national independence and economic strength.
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England
Europe
America
Iowa wind storm threat snarls fall campaign start
The passage notes good rainfall this season and a projected severe wind storm likely to hit Iowa as Fred White and his supporters begin their campaign this fall. The forecast links weather risk with political activity in the state.
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Towa
Iowa
Fred White
New tariff bill proposes reciprocity provisions
The article notes an American tariff with a reciprocity provision and warns that if Democrats regain power, they may abolish reciprocity again. It argues the party has learned a lesson that should be sufficient to deter such changes.
Tariff Debate Backed by Wilson Plan Doleful to Critics
Critics deride the Dingley tariff and offer no defense of the Wilson tariff as their experience with that measure proves its faults. The passage notes the lack of opposition to the Wilson tariff and the tariff debate’s political texture.
Commission aims at international conference on bimetalism
If the commission wins an agreement for a favorable international conference on bimetalism, it would significantly weaken free silver advocates in the United States.
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England
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Wright
Saa. Ie
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