Local Officials Named in Ballot Slate
For County Auditor R H Shifflett of Pleasant Township. For County Recorder Frank Herbert of Brighton Township. For County Attorney Ga Meredith of Atlantic Township. For Supervisor First District NW Way of Banton Township or Fourth District Levi Mountain of Bear Grove Township.
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R.H. Shifflett
Pleasant Township
Frank Herbert
Brighton Township
GA. Meredith
Atlantic Township
Way
Banton Township
Levi Mountain
Bear Grove Township
Cass county claims next congressman over Guthrian counties
The Atlantic Telegraph reported Major Curtis leading Silas Wilson for Cass county’s congressional delegation. The Guthrian argues Cass should have the next congressman due to its long Republican support and lack of prior high offices for Cass, citing Hager’s past service and local voting gaps. Locust warnings and superstition are noted as credulous.
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Bro. Ashton
Guthrian
Atlantic Telegraph
Major Curtis
Silas Wilsone
Cass County
Major
Telegraph
Guthrie
Audubon
Shelby
Harrison
Mills
Montgomery
Hager
Adair County
Mr. Hager
Iowa Delegation and Navy Record Draw Broad Attention
The Iowa delegation stands united across districts with incumbents Henderson Cousins Lacy Updegraft Hepburn Dolliver Hager Perkins and others, facing limited opposition. A stronger navy record follows praise after Spanish American War scrutiny, noting no battleship losses or major damage except Winslow and minor repairs, touting unprecedented naval safety.
Temperance Move and Oregon Election Report
The article notes the military ban on liquor with reasons tied to discipline and climate. It then reports Oregon's election results, showing a sweeping Republican victory and rising party support statewide, with gains in times and business conditions boosting GOP votes. The text highlights a congressman winning by over 5,000 votes and asserts broader Republican momentum.
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Oregon
Philippines Rise Up Under Aguinaldo As Dewey Guides
The natives of the Philippines fight the Spanish with earnest resolve under Aguinaldo and American support, gaining control of Luzon. The conflict is fierce and, per Dewey's demand, prisoners are treated as prisoners of war, with Dewey guiding the situation.
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Philippines
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Dewey
Dynamite Cruiser Vesuvius Shapes Future Naval Debate
Naval writers weigh future fleet needs as speculation grows on best vessel types. The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius draws attention for potential to devastate ships, yet its practicality remains unproven and reliability uncertain.
Des Moines Leaders Sees Patriotism in Recruits Amid War Bias
A Des Moines Leader piece denounces derisive labeling of state fair ground volunteers as bums or vagabonds, praising country youths who traveled to enlist. It cites late reports of insurgent arms and a May battle, noting 1000 prisoners taken, arm losses, and a joint effort near Santiago. The piece predicts hard fighting before Santiago falls and urges respect for would-be recruits.
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Des Moines
Gianta
American Sailor Praises Navy Strength and Warfare Tone
A patriotic voice extols the American navy highlighting skilled crews and powerful ships. It credits decisive gunnery against enemy vessels and notes the destruction of the Mercedes and the end of the terror, while acknowledging potential losses and urging resolve against Spanish forces.
Merimac corks to tug as Regina Mercedes sinks in channel
The report notes Tus Merimac gaining a corking role alongside a tug as Cervera sought refuge from Sampson’s fleet. On Monday the Regina Mercedes was sent to the bottom to block the channel, and Sampson’s guns are ready to finish any more vessels that come out.
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Tus Merimac
Cork
Cervera
Sampson
Regina Mercedes
Sampgon
Vote history harms Hager in Ninth District race
A long review of Adair county voting and district tallies shows Hager’s performance weakened at home and in the district over multiple elections. The piece argues against nominating him again, citing declining local pluralities, past post office appointment issues, and diminished party strength.
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Adair
Mager
Hager
Shelby
Martin
Congress
Republican Party
Policy on Territory After Philippine Campaign
The speaker urges caution in acquiring more territory after the Philippine Islands. He stresses staying within our existing holdings, noting that war entry stemmed from more than land. The aim should be subduing the enemy, not expanding territory, warning against overextension that could harm our effort.
Fighting In Cuba Becomes More Lethal As War Extends
The text notes that land combat has begun in Cuba and predicts higher casualties on both sides. It argues Spaniards will pay for stubborn resistance as better armed troops with artillery and machine guns confront entrenched positions, making dislodgement difficult and implying tougher fighting ahead.
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Cuba
Battleships Prove Strong Against Forts and Land Batteries
It has long been believed warships made little headway against forts but recent bombardments by battleships and cruisers show they can demolish land batteries effectively with no harm to the ships. The ships’ heavy guns strike with landlike impact and accuracy.
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Texas
Botton
Iowa
Columbia
Spain
Winslow
Dewey
Mercedes
Maria Teresa
Cervera
Rainy season boosts crops as weeds spread and fruit booms
The rain has soaked the ground with prospects of a heavy grain and corn yield if showers continue briefly. Grass grows vigorously and fruit crops, especially cherries, are abundant. General Gomez, a Cuban rebel leader allied by marriage to a Tennessee native, is highlighted as a key insurgent figure.
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Gomez
Insurgenta
Tennessee
Heroes of the Ninth District in War Losses Named
The Ninth congressional district honors three war heroes. Two died aboard the Maine, one from Red Oak and one from Council Bluffs. The third is Osborne Deignan of Stuart, a crew member of the Morrimae.
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Ninth
Maine
Red Oak
Council Bluffs
Osborne Deignan
Stuart
Morrimae
Atlantic convention shapes Curtis support stance
The Griswold American notes the county convention in Atlantic endorses H. G. Curtin for congress but states the party will shift support to the congressional nominee once chosen. The paper rejects mixed loyalty and clarifies steady backing for Curtis until the convention and after nomination.
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Atlantic
H. G. Curtin
Hou
A. L. Hager
Curtis
Hager
Hagar
Blanco Faces Humble Pie After Santiago Vessel Feat
The passage contemplates Blanco hearing of actions at Santiago and the looming reckoning with Weyler. It foresees his boastful pride being trimmed as others advance him, and imagines a fitting reception by General Fitzhugh Lee when consequences arrive.
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Blanco
Santiago
Weyler
Spain
Gen
Fitahugh Lee
Mayor Hager Seeks Soldier Honor by Reenlisting at Reunion
In Cumberland last fall Mayor Hager told old soldiers he regretted not being born earlier to join the rebellion. He now seeks to enlist and serve with the boys, receiving full support to share in the honors of a soldier and the status he holds. No strings attach to his wish.
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Cumberland
Troops Move to Santiago and Porto Rico Urgently
The report states at least 26,000 American troops are in transit or en route to Santiago and Porto Rico with more on the way. Transports must return to carry the next waves, and Spaniards on this side of the pond should seek passage back to their origins before it is too late. The speaker warns that many Spaniards would be killed if they stay.
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Santiago
Porto Rico
Aggressive war stance towards Hawaii and Spaniards
The speaker insists Hawaii must be subdued through force while claiming humanity as the motive. They argue conquest of another island and declare intent to eliminate Spaniards, belittling their misery. The tone is combative and openly imperial.
Important coming congress needs first rate representatives
The speaker urges voters to choose men of unquestioned ability for the next congress. He warns that many intricate questions will arise after the war and stresses that the best men must be elected to handle new possessions and essential measures. No second rate candidates should be selected.
Politics in regiment selection cautioned by editor
The writer argues that Turne seeks to inject politics into regimental formations during the war. He says this causes trouble and should be avoided. Soldiers enlist to perform duties, not to promote political advancement, and officers should be chosen for fitness, not political influence.
Fleet Bombardment and US Forces Break Spanish Links
The American fleet unleashed three hours of heavy gunfire on coastal batteries and destroyed Cervera’s fleet. Landings by American troops followed as operations expand around Tampa and Porto Rico. An end to the Spanish war seems near with decisive military action advancing.
Manila's Gold Riches Boosted by Modern Methods Discovery
The report claims Philippine islands hold rich gold mines long worked primitively for 1600 years. It suggests Yankees could vastly increase output with modern methods. Meanwhile Omana exposition nears completion, drawing many daily visitors to the grounds.
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Philippine Islands
Insurgents Rise Fast In Manila As War Looms
Dispatches indicate Philippine insurgents under Aguinaldo gain strength and threaten Spanish rule in Manila. They may cooperate with Admiral Dewey and could overwhelm Spain if the city falls. The war loan bonds attract nationwide subscriptions while some critique government critics.
Spaniards at Santiago Face Doom as Troops Advance
The Spaniards at Santiago are warned of doom when American troops arrive to finish the work begun by the fleet. Sampson’s harbor, about forty miles east, could serve as a safety base for supplies and future operations. The fleet reportedly completed its task until ground is seized. A large Spanish force is trapped near Santiago, unable to break out without suffering surrender or destruction, aided by insurgents poised to harass any escape.
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Santiago
Sampson
Prohibitionists Nominate Peffer for Kansas Governor
Tax prohibitionists of Kansas have nowinated Peffer for their candidate for governor, probably hoping to induce the populists to quit drinking and vote the prohibition ticket. If the pops will now retaliate by nominating St. Joho, it can be called a pretty even trade with the edge slightly in favor of the prohibitionists.
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Kansas
Peffer
St. Joho
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