State Ticket List From Governor Drake Era
The Weekly Telegraph lists state ticket candidates including Francis M. Drake for governor, Matt Parrott for lieutenant governor, and Jos Ail Given for supreme judge. Other names cover railroad commissioner Henry Sabin and public instruction Supt duties, with district board members Abe Biggs and Levi Mountain.
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Francis M. Drake
Appeliouse Vou
Matt Parrott
US Black Hawk County
Jose Ail Given
Polke County
Geo. R. Perkins
Henry Sabin
Public Instruction
Muscatine County
M. J. Davis
Joe Card
Eres
T. W. Brown
H. B. Newcomb
Graham
M. D. Paves Coe
Abe Biggs
Levi Mountain
Fraudulent Elections and the Chicago Case Sealed in Prison
The editorial commends Chicago for convictions in election frauds and argues the right to vote must be protected. It cites Democrats as the agents of intimidation and warns against ward heelers influencing federal results, linking New York frauds to national outcomes and urging swift punishment for any voter suppression.
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Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Kentucky
New York City
United States
Butler
Hopkins
Republican Platform Endorses Protection and Immigration Policy
The Republican platform denounces the Democratic record from 1892, defends protection, bimetallism, and labor wages, and advocates equal opportunity in foreign markets. It supports welcoming lawful immigrants, stricter immigration enforcement, pensions for veterans, and praise for Iowa’s two-senator representation and a senior senator’s continued service.
Hoke Suiram Reverses View on Silver Question
Hoke Suiram says he has changed his mind on the silver issue since taking office. Many veterans hope he will also rethink the pension policy while Tar democrats in Iowa push state issues and Kentucky Democrats focus on national topics.
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Hoke Suiram
Tar Democrats
Iowa
Democrats
Kentucky
Railroads prep for big grain movement and revival
As new crop moves, railroads plan to hire many more car and repair crews and employers at elevators to handle grain. Small farmers shrug debts by selling early crops, boosting trade, wages, and circulating money. Businessmen widen stock to meet demand, aiding newspapers and regional revival despite past hard times.
Farmers Fearful of Grain Prices as Harvest Prospects Rise
Weather across the region promises a heavy corn crop this year with abundant oats and corn in the west. If shipments abroad meet demand, farmers may receive fair prices, aiding their financial position amid improved yields.
The Indian Outbreak in the Jackson Slore Country
The piece argues that conflicts with Ban nock Indians in Wyoming stem from lax oversight as armed reservation members roam off the Ban nock reserve. It urges government accountability for depredations and calls for strict supervision to protect settlers and property, warning of possible extermination if control is lost.
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Jackson Slore
Wyoming
Bannock Reservation
Gold reserve and republican confidence amid a changing economy
The article notes shrinking gold reserves under guardian ship, with a Treasury plan likely to endure until the inward gold flow resumes before August. It cites Democrats celebrating wage increases in some factories while warning that substantial gains are still needed to restore pre-1893 employment levels. Confidence grows as Republicans regain Congress, with business leaders hopeful for relief from Wilson tariff effects despite a Democratic president and half-bred Senate.
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Congress
Conflicting Reports on Cuban War Progress and U.S. Sympathy
Conflicting tumor-like reports from the Cuba conflict blur the situation but Spanish orders to send more troops and active forces suggest Spanish setbacks. Insurgents gain in numbers and position, the fighting is bloody and likely prolonged, with American sympathy largely with the insurgents in their liberty struggle.
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Cuba
English syndicate buys up mills to raise oat prices
Tip indications say an English syndicate is buying rolled oats mills to shut down a portion and keep prices high, mirroring starch factory tactics. Three Iowa mills would be allowed to run while Iowa now produces more rolled oats than any other three states. English capital seeks investments in the U S, and measures should prevent cornering any business class.
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Iowa
Democratic Leaders Debate Silver and Beer in State Rally
The state Democratic leaders push beer expansion as a campaign issue while county conventions show trouble in resolving the silver question, tariff, and liquor stance. The party’s position on liquor is clear, but the silver and tariff questions remain unsettled at Marshall town gathering.
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Marshalltown
Gate City letter attacks editorial on Democratic opportunity
Sam Clark of the Gate City rebukes the democratic paper that claims the republican ticket and platform in Iowa offer the democracy its opportunity. He argues that other Democrats do not share that view and urges consultation with more sensible party members.
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Sam Clark
The
Gate City
Bro. Gardner
Iowa
Democrats Convene at Fireman's Hall After Delayed Start
The county Democrats held a convention at Fireman's Hall after a late start. T. B. Swan was temporary chairman, with 8. W. Rowley as secretary. Delegates from eleven townships were chosen for Marshalltown duties. Chas. R. Hunt declined rep, yet was voted in. Sheriff candidates were Wm. Garlock and W. P. Kile. debutante Kile favored. Union of resolutions blasted McKinley era while praising Wilson. The session extended past four with slow work and heat.
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Fireman’s Hall
T. B. Swan
W. Rowley
Committee On
Marshalltown
W Wilson
EF Kelley
G Lamson J H Marshall
John Startzer
I Hamilton Wilcox
Chas Birman
John Verger
Rowley Leys Huff
Gardner
Delano
Chas. R. Hunt
Hunt
Wm. Garlock
W. P. Kile
Griswold
Ixile
Harry Breece
Mr. Dickinson
Cumberland
S. W. Rowley
Wiota
Rowley
Henry Heaton
F. W. Porterfield
J.D. Young
Henry Miller
L. L. DeLane
Jewelry and gifts at Eggers Bros with repair services
In most departments of the jewelry line at our store now. Tortoise shell silver gift affairs and musical instruments featured. Eggers Bros offers accessories to Geo. Marsh and acts as official watch inspectors for the Rockstand with fine repair services available.
BAD BEEF POISONS FORTY PEOPLE IN ILLINOIS MEAT SCARCE
Forty people were poisoned after eating dressed beef at Thompson Illinois a farmhouse dinner eight miles north of Clinton The meat prepared by a local butcher caused intense suffering with no deaths reported yet many in danger One young woman was found wandering in distress as screams echoed for miles The spread involved several families who shared the meat.
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Clinton
Ill
Thompson
Here
George Griswold
The Markets Hogs and cattle steady in Chicago market
Hogs receipts 8,000 with prices mixed from 4.60 to 6.25 for various hog heavies and lights. Cattle receipts 4,000 with market steady. Report dated July 30 1595 from Houston Houston? (Q).
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Hous
Phicago
Ind
Atlantic
Ghain
Butely’s
Engine Tests Push Train Weight to 761 Tons
Rock Island officials tested engine capacity between here and Avoca today. The engines rated for 570 tons pulled 761 tons this morning. Also noted is an unrelated line about several infants at 802 Walnut Street and an upcoming funeral notice not yet announced.
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Rock Island
Here
Avoca
Infantum Af
Walnut Street
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