Iowa War Deaths in Four Months Surpass Civil War Rates
The Red Oak Express notes Iowa regiments in service have suffered 78 deaths from disease in four months. The Forty-ninth, Fiftieth, Fifty-first, and Fifty-second regiments tally 15, 16, 19, and 28 deaths respectively. It compares these losses with Civil War figures, where early war disease deaths were much higher, citing the Twelfth Iowa and Thirty-fourth as examples. It quotes local editor sentiment on politics and figures such as Captain Lyons' Shelby campaign speech attendance.
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Iowa
Red Oak Express
The County Ticket and Porto Rico Debates in Des Moines Leader
The county ticket presented by Republicans in Casa County is praised as strong, competent, and worthy of endorsement with one new candidate, N. W. Way, set to succeed Biggs. The piece also critiques Democratic free silver positions and notes Aguinaldo's provisional government amid naval expansion plans adding thirty-nine new vessels to the fleet.
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Casa County
Repubblicans
N. W. Way
Biggs
Election Board
Tus Des Moines
Porto Rico
Congress
Divorces Refused in Two Long Marriages in Des Moines
Jupex Stevenson of Des Moines faced two divorce suits where de crepa was denied. One couple lived together 45 years, ages 68 and 60, quarrel over a letter. the other with five years of marriage. The article notes judges are increasingly cautious about granting divorces for trivial reasons and urges mutual forbearance and stronger cases before release. It also touches on political commentary about McKinley, Bryan, and upcoming campaigns, and concludes with optimism on Cuba and Porto Rico roles.
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Jupex Stevenson
Des Moines
Prosperity rises as land values and farm sales rebound
The piece notes rising prices for farm lands and stronger demand after a period of low sale. It says some farms are for sale but owners can now keep them for better returns and that voters should rally to support McKinley in the upcoming November election. The writer urges Republicans to act and praises the ticket.
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Cleveland
Cuba
McKinley
Aguinaldo’s Proclamations and Capture Highlight Philippine Conflict
Aguinaldo has captured a typewriter among prisoners taken from Spain, reflecting his growing output of proclamations. The key contrast with Spanish generals is his capability to both fight and issue orders, signaling a shift in the insurgent leadership and strategy.
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Aguinaldo
Spain
American trade growth praised as US goods gain global demand
The article argues foreign nations fear American manufactured goods as U S wages remain high while inventive US machinery and higher quality justify better prices. It cites Vienna and Antwerp trade data showing rising exports and imports, notes support for the current administration, and urges voters to back pro trade policies at the polls.
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America
United States
Vienna
State Department
Austria- Hungary
Lyons
Europe
Austria
Germany
Antwerp
Belgium
Bes
Confederate Veteran Opposes Expanded Army Rations
Private John Allen of Mississippi recalls army life and rationing, opposing a proposal to increase rations. He notes field rations would feast, comments on volunteers’ camp life, and criticizes Democratic press for false war department stories that harm their campaign.
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John Allen
Mississippi
Speaker
Delmanico
Commissary
War Department
Warships near the Philippines could deter foreign action
The speaker suggests closing Iowa and Oregon while adding ships that Dewey might use for target practice. A Philippine fleet with these two vessels would deter other nations even if not immediately needed, offering a resting force for now.
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Iowa
Oregon
Haa
Philippines
Republican voters urged to back a strong majority this fall
A political appeal urges Republicans to recognize the fall election as pivotal. It cites the danger of free silver and free trade under a weakened majority, praises President McKinley and Congressman Dolliver, and calls for energy and forward planning to secure a solid GOP majority in Congress.
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McKinley
Congress
Dolliver
Anarchist Fears and Repression in Wake of Empress Assassination
The author notes alarm in old and new nations over anarchist activity linked to the empress of Austria’s assassination. Some demand strong action or repression, fearing exiles may seek refuge here. Yet the commentator argues U S conditions favor less anarchism due to greater freedom, education, and ballot access, leading to fewer bomb or dagger tactics.
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Austria
McKinley’s Horse Doctor Targeted by Local Democrats
The Cass County Democrat and like groups fear the man they call McKinley’s Horse Doctor, Dr Huidekoper, asserting he is skilled with horses dogs and cats and implying he could treat other animals. They offer no concrete charges of incompetence, only noting he was once a horse doctor.
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Taz
Cass County Democrat
McKinley
Huidekoper
Cuban independence and possible conflict with the United States
Gry Garcia of the Cuban army says only full Cuban independence will satisfy them and that clashes with the United States may follow. The United States says Cuba may gain independence once it proves it can govern itself with a stable, equitable government protecting equal rights for all, and warns against threats or pressure.
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Gry. Garcia
United States
General Suarter Reports Santiago Campaign Results
General Suarter presents a thorough report of the Santiago campaign noting no disturbance from critics. He gives clear details of events as they occurred and credits his men for gallant conduct in taking the city. He shows hard sense, military skill, and bravery, and pays no heed to criticism while doing his duty.
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Suarter
Santiago
Des Moines Free Silver Committees Seek District Wins
The Des Moines groups plan strong efforts in the second, sixth, and eighth districts for the free silver cause. They expect Republicans to win elsewhere unless voters turn out and support the era of prosperity by voting on election day.
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Taae
Des Moines
Politicking Over McKinley Era Watchdog Fizzles
A fragment notes political maneuvering around a naval department probe. It claims McKinley yielded to an investigating committee but vows to resist public scrutiny with closed doors. Allegations accuse Mark Hanna of pressuring witnesses while reformers struggle to find fresh issues.
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Naw
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Era of Prosperity at Stake in Democratic Congress Victory
The text argues the nation faces a pivotal choice between continuing the era of prosperity or returning to pre McKinley conditions under silver barons. It warns a Democratic Congress would bring revolution, chaos, and stagnation to business, urging voters to elect a full Republican delegation to preserve gains.
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Spain
Mr. McKinley
Hap Bryan Would Have Vetoed Navy Expansion in 1892
In a July 9 1892 congressional speech Hap Bryan argued against enlarging the naval fleet noting the nation already had sufficient ships. The later war showed the need for more battleships, countering claims by rivals that McKinley was pressured into defense buildup.
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Bryan
McKinley
Congres
Nore
Popocrats
Wartime Volunteers and the Duty to Guard Possessions
The piece argues that releasing volunteer regiments would burden remaining troops as Uncle Sam must keep soldiers for garrison duty. It notes the desire for volunteers to return home, but emphasizes their ongoing value and necessity while guarding possessions during wartime.
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Uncle Sam
Sixth district claims on Weaver’s election tale
The fusion faction says Gen. Weaver is unfit for Congress though he is habitually elected during campaigns and defeated when votes are counted. They predict Maj. Lacy will win as usual once results are tallied, repeating the district’s familiar outcome.
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Gen. Weaver
Weaver
Maj. Lacy
Daara Declares Queen of Denmark Victim of Time
A fragmented report notes Daara’s claim of the queen of Denmark as a victim of age. Her deathbed was attended by European royalty, yet age prevailed, and the queen died peacefully. The piece underscores death’s impartiality beyond rank or blood.
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Daara
Denmark
Europe
Soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry Parade Home From Santiago
Onlookers praise the colored infantry unit for its endurance and bravery in the Santiago trenches. Despite reports of starvation and mistreatment, the unit showed fortitude and failed to voice complaints as they passed through town on their return.
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Tose
Twenty-fourth
United States Infantry
Santiago
NY Democrats Split Over Roosevelt as State Citizen
Tax Democrats in New York show mixed views on making Theodore Roosevelt a state citizen after his military record. Some would welcome him for campaign value, while others resist, exposing a divide between voters who support the soldier for political reasons and those who balk at full state ties.
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New York
Teddy Roosevelt
Jons
Spaniards Move Columbus Bones From Cuban Monument
The report states that Tor Spaniards will not allow Columbus’s remains to rest in Cuba and are removing them from the monument for shipment to Spain. The text then comments that living Spaniards should be removed as well, arguing their presence soils the land and should be swiftly addressed.
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Cuba
Porto Rico
Columbus
Spain
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