Republican County Convention in Cass County Iowa 1896
The Republican County Convention for Cass County meets at the Atlantic courthouse on Saturday March 7 1896 at 8 o clock p m to select delegates for the State convention in Des Moines March 11 and to nominate delegates for the National convention in St Louis June next Temporary chairman is Charles Cole Cumberland and temporary secretary W A Follett Atlantic Representation includes one delegate per ward and one per over fifteen votes or fraction over eight cast for F M Deake in 1895 The convention also sets primaries caucuses for February 29 and lists township representation including Atlantic wards Grant Benton Brighton Washington Grove Franklin and others R W Murray chairman and W A Follett secretary.
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Cass County
Court House
Atlantic
Iowa
Es Moines
St. Louis
Charles Cole
Cumberland
W. A. Follett
F. M. Deake
Benton Py
Brighton
Washington
Grove
Franklin
Ninth District Republican Convention Set for Des Moines
An Iowa Ninth District Republican Convention is called for March 1596 in Des Moines to elect two delegates and two alternates to the national convention in St Louis on June 16 1856. Representation is by county votes cast for Governor Deake in 1895 with Adair, Audubon, Cass and other counties listed totals. Delegates to the state convention may also serve here.
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Ninth Congressional District
Iowa
Republican National Committee
State Central Committee of
Congressional Committee
Des Moines
St. Louis
Missouri
F. M. Deake
Adair
Addubon
Cass
Ron Quoces
A. N. Trevaor
J. H. Wilson
Cass County Republican Candidates Announce for Various Offices
A series of Cass county notices show candidates for Clerk Auditor Recorder and County Attorney announcing themselves as contestants in the Republican convention race. Names include W H McConvint Henry Whote James Green R H Sareererr C W Andrew Frank Aylesworth Prank Q Jackson H M Boorman with appeals for Republican support.
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District Court
Cass County
W. H. McConvint
Henry Whote
James Green
R. H. Sareererr
C. W. Andrew
Frank Aylesworth
H. M. Boorman
Cuba war talk stirs Spain crisis and US warning
The piece mocks Cuban resolutions and Spanish bravado toward the United States. It notes perceived threats against American ships and urges Spain to first deal with Cuba before confronting the US, remarking on bitter consequences for the proponents of aggression.
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Spain
United States
Pty
Cuba
Uncle Sam
Presidential Aspirants in the St Louis Republican nominating contest
The New York Herald lists eighteen Republican presidential aspirants with four leading as probabilities. It estimates first ballot votes for McKinley 269 Reed 182 Morton 121 Allison 139 and notes 911 delegates require 456 to win with Allison seen as strongest second choice. The piece predicts a fierce, hard convention with potential shifts as ballots proceed.
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New York Herald
William B. Allison
Wiliam McKinlay
Thomas B. Reed
Loui P. Morton
Benjamin Harrison
Shelby M.collom
Russel A. Alger
Robi. T. Lincoln
Mathew S. Quay
Joseph B. Foraker
John Sherman
William O. Bradley
Henry M. Teller
Stephen B. Elkins
Theia
Allison
McKinley
St. Louis
Carlisle Boom Sparks Debate in New York Club
The Manhattan club plants Secretary Carlisle’s presidential boom amid strong opposition as critics blame his policies for economic distress. Assertions condemn the “nickle-in-the-slot” intellect guiding the administration and urge Congress to repudiate secessionist talk. The Salvation Army leadership turmoil also raises concerns about its public influence.
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Carlisle
Manhattan Club
New York
Manhatten Club
Legislature Considers Reverting to Old Juror System
The current jury drawing method, enacted by the last general assembly, is described as cumbersome and costly with many legal complications. Lawmakers express strong inclination to return to the former system amid general demand for change.
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General Assembly
Trade losses urge reciprocity with South America
The text argues that current tari law cost $10,000,000 yearly in trade with South American nations and cites this as a key reason the public demands restored reciprocity, framing it as essential for fair commerce.
Senate votes 64 to 6 for Cuban recognition and neutrality
The U S Senate approved concurrent resolutions favoring Cuban belligerency and independence. It urged neutrality toward Spain while offering friendly offices to Spain for recognizing Cuba, arguing justice and humanity demand action. Prompt passage elicited praise from galleries amid warnings of Spain and England reactions. Senator Sherman delivered the closing remarks.
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United States Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Spain
Calis
United States of America
United States
Cuba
England
Armenia
Sherman
McKinleyites Win Delegates in Twelfth Texas Congress
In the Twelfth Texas Congress district Republican convention the McKinleyites held a delegate majority but faced opposition from Allisonians. Hon. Tom Tweedy of Tom Green County emerges as a notable figure, with Allison support expected to boost his standing as Mr. Allison’s win impacts rival candidates. The New York Sun notes the shift and its effects on local politics.
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Wiliam Boyd Allison
Ohio
South
McKinley
Texas Congress
Tom Tweedy
Tom Green County
Mark
Allison
New York Sun
Senator Hosten Bill Bids Wives Safeguard Homes
Senate approves a measure barring husbands from mortgaging exempt personal property without wife consent, aimed at protecting destitute families from drunken excess. Missouri politics shown as a heated ballot battle with Republicans poised to win, Democrats split over silver, while GOP united for supremacy.
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Hosten
Senate
Missouri
Governor Bores Declines Presidency Bid and Silver Stand
Gov. Bores opts not to run for the presidency under any circumstances and informs the Des Moines Leader in a written letter. He remains committed to his silver ideas, while recent congressional votes indicate the rotten money crowd will gain no aid from the Republican organization.
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Gov. Bores
Des Moines
Senate
House
Washington
Poor boys in line for presidential nominees
The piece argues that future presidents will likely be from the working class, citing senators Allison Quay Collom and McKinley era figures, all raised by modest means and hard work. It urges today’s poor boys to value education, perseverance, and integrity to reach honorable positions.
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Allison
Ohio
Western Reserve
Major McKinley
Speaker Reed
Morton
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Senator Collom
Kentucky
Prize fighting moves to Mexico reflecting progress in U S courage
The article notes bruisers and boxers must travel to Mexico for prize fights, signaling strong public opposition to the brutal sport in the United States. It claims no American soil remains safe for such bouts without officer neglect, praising evolving sentiment against the practice.
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Mexico
United States
Free silver and tariff clash in political deadlock
The Marshalltown Times-Republican editorial argues free silver and protective tariff are an impossible pairing, likening it to water and oil. It urges the Senate to recognize the stalemate and that concessions must come from the white metal faction without abandoning the sound money majority in the lower house.
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Senate
Marshalltown
Republican
Temperance agitation in wake of re submission of tre bills
The passage notes that tre manufacturing bills are likely shelved as the re submission bill is considered, while urging continued temperance efforts among the public. It stresses keeping intoxication unpopular outside political lines.
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Tre
Legislature adjourns to Tuesday to hear voters’ call
A brief adjournment until Tuesday allows legislators to return home for municipal elections. Lawmakers will learn from constituents that they should resume work and end idle talk, focusing on the session’s remaining business.
Four candidates named for vacant judge seat in Iowa
Four declared contenders for Judge Rothrock's vacant term are Weaver Ivuna Falls McCrary Keokuk Ladd Sheldon and Blanchard Quska toosa. The president and party just returned from a duck hunt with poor luck, suggesting critics say the head of the Democratic administration hides behind blind.
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Rothrock
Weaver
Ivuna Falls
McCrary
Keokuk
Ladd
Sheldon and
Blanchard
Quskatloosa
BaAL Lington Boots heads Salvation Army unit
The American branch leader BaAL Lington Boots shows strong American spirit with ongoing training under the stars and stripes. The article notes agitation over 1 cent postage and suggests delaying bonds until revenue covers marching expenses.
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Baal Lington Boots
The
Salvation Army
Stars and Stripes
Century of pennies and polar views in old town chatter
TuErK reaches 800 million one cent pieces in circulation as demand at the mint soars. The penny grows in daily use while local weather hints at a southern tilt. Nansen’s north pole feat is linked to the mild winter. Chicago papers boost McKinley, risking backlash by uniting foes of other candidates.
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Tuerk
Nansen
North Pole
Chicago
Open field for great legal minds as judge declines renomination
Judge Roraxock says he will not seek renomination for the supreme court opening the field for capable minds. President Cleveland may enjoy a duck hunt upon return and hear about Cuban resolutions. Mixed political chatter, mentions of Nansen, and various local notices including an executor appointment and a patent liver remedy endorsement.
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Roraxock
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Spain
Shaker Digestive Cordial touted for indigestion relief
An advertisement touts Shaker Digestive Cordial from Mount Lebanon as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It promises strength from digested food, notes symptoms like acid eructations and nausea, and cites trial bottles at ten cents available at druggists.
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Mount Lebanon
What the first ballot may be in St Louis convention
The New York Herald forecast in an 8 Louis article estimates the Republican nominating convention may see McKinley leading with at least 260 votes on the first allotment, Reed second with 182, Allison 130, and Morton 121, amid possible alternatives among 14 other delegates. The total 911 delegates are allocated by state and territory, with 456 votes needed to win.
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Morton
Chauncey M. Depew
Warner Miller
Cleaves
Lodge
Boutelle
Mr. Reed
Bushner
Major McKinley
Henderson
Gear
Allison
St. Louis
The
New York Herald
Louis
William McKinley
William B. Allison
Levi P. Morton
Thomas B. Reed
Benjamin Harrison
Shelby M- Cullom
Russel A. Alger
Robert J. Lincoln
Matthew &. Quay
Joseph B. Foraker
John Sherman
William O. Bradley
Henry M. Teller
Stephen B. Elkins
Cushman K. Davis
James 8. Clarkson
Reed
Amem
National committee division on first ballot outlined
Fragmentary OCR indicates a national committee member active in the presidential canvass expresses views on the division expected on the first ballot. The readable portion hints at a stance on candidate strength and alignment within the committee body.
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National Committee
Electric Bitters Promised Relief for Bilious Fevers
Electric Bitters is a medicine suited for any season yet most needed in spring when languid exhaustion preys on the liver. It acts as a tonic and alterative to counteract malarial poison, relieving headaches, indigestion, consumption, and craziness. Only fifty cents per bottle at any drug store.
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W. A. Fottert
Qualla Bee
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Talbert
South Carolina
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U.S.A
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IM. J. Davis & Son
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