Political battle frames Emmert and Smith in Iowa race
The Democrats nominate Dr. Emmert of Atlantic as a likeable professional but dictatorial in politics. Republicans back Thos. H. Smith of this city as an in-touch, decisive leader with a strong legal background. Both parties claim readiness to represent the local district in the Iowa legislature. The piece contrasts employment gains under the current party with the Free Silverites and criticizes Henry George style taxation concepts as impractical.
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Dr. Emmert
Atlantic
Politique
Thos. H. Smith
Tobe
Iowa
Harlan American
Sv Ws
Free Silverites
Henry George
New York
Pride in large Republican vote urged by township leaders
Every township should take especial pride in getting out a large republican vote this year. The fusionists are banking a good deal upon the stay at home republican vote this year and the republicans should show them that they do not propose to go to sleep and allow political needs to spring up and choke out prosperity. A full attendance at the polls is what is needed.
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Che
L. M. Shaw
Red
Shaw
Er. White
Sound Money Democrats
Patterson
Tennessee
Wm. D. Bynum
National Democratic Committee
Congress
Indiana
Democratic Party of
Iowa
Frep Wurrs on Tariff Opponents Note Trade Surplus
Frep Wurrs in opposition speeches to the Dingley tariff argues that without buying we cannot sell. He notes since the Dingley bill took effect exports from the country exceed imports, indicating a current trade surplus and that we seem to be selling more than we buy.
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Frep Wurrs
Look Out For Traders The Binetallist Warns Voters
The Binetallist urges Cass County voters to beware trade schemes aimed at swapping candidates across parties. It condemns underhand deals, calls for reporting such plots to the county central committee, and endorses open fair fights within parties. It notes reactions to L M Shaw’s Redbank speech and discusses free silver politics and currency. It also mentions Spain’s leadership, McKinley era money circulation, and a push to curb food and drug adulteration with a federal investigative drive.
Japan Withdraws Warship After Hawaii Damages Claim
As Hawaii’s annexation looms, Japan sought damages and sent a major warship, but after the US stationed its own vessels, Japan agreed to a money settlement and withdrew. In Colorado, prosperity returns with cattle prices up and gold mining wealth surging, reversing last year’s silver slump and stagnant business fears.
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Hawaii
United States
Japan
Colorado
Union
Denver
Des Moines Leader Commentary on Disintegration of Propaganda
The Des Moines Leader laments signs of disintegration in a 16 to 1 propaganda effort. It argues the outward bravado of its advocates hides weakness and predicts collapse like bubbles bursting.
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Des Moines
Shay
National law cleans up adulterated foods
The national law against filled cheese is curbing grease and chemical adulterations. The measure aims to restore public confidence by ensuring foods are pure and properly represented.
Corn harvest signals good times for western farmers
The article notes Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas have raised over 950,000,000 bushels of corn this year and the higher price suggests prosperity for western farmers. It mocks Horace Boies among fusionists and jokes about free silver jitters fading after frost, comparing it to yellow fever.
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McKinley
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
West
Sioux City Hosts Big Carni Val With Crowds in Town
Sioux City welcomes a grand carni val as immense crowds flood the streets. The city displays its best dress and hospitality, signaling a strong wave of energy and activity throughout the day.
Shaw frames tariff stake in Iowa governorship race
The piece cites Charles Shaw arguing the McKinley tariff raised value of Iowa livestock shipped to Chicago while Wilson tariff lowered it, predicting gains from a McKinley style bill. He asserts GOP rule brings prosperity, contrasts Democratic misery, and dismisses a rival’s luck claim as baseless. The report notes campaign speakers and labor tensions with fusionists in Cass county.
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Shaw
Iowa
Chicago
Towa
McKinley
Inter Ocean
Fragmented party lines and farm insights in a political column
The piece critiques Democratic coalitions across states, noting mixed ticket factions in New York and Nebraska. It discusses money in circulation, dry spell effects on farming, and a warning about embracing perceived evils as a political stance. It also references Iowa feed conditions and remarks on local political figures Garver and Gardner.
Political campaign notes stir Iowa schools and farms
A lively three week political period looms with speeches in small towns and schoolhouses. The writer urges Republicans to attend meetings and vote straight on election day. Mention is made of Rev. Frank Evans and his shifting loyalties, wheat price bets by Jerry Stupson aiding Fred White, and fusionists debating real issues while sparing Hanna.
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Jerry Stupson
Iowa
Fred White
Mc Kinley Opens Mills for American Labor
The nation has acted on Mc Kinley’s view that prioritizing American labor over global silver supplies is best. Mills will be opened to domestic workers, ending reliance on foreign minting and signaling protectionist aims.
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Everynony
McKinley
Cass County Democrat Notes Safe Young Skiver Speeches
The Cass County Democrat remarks that Safe Young is delivering nationwide speeches while avoiding public appearances. The piece suggests he may be opposing the state’s political stance, with implied political maneuvering and critique of his rhetorical tactics.
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Cass County
Young
Political currents and social agitators questioned in Chicago talk
The labor convention in Chicago rejected socialist and anarchist support, warning wage earners that Debs and Sovereign harm the cause. Reports note populists drifting from old alliances, free silver fading, and market optimism versus real prosperity. Johnny Bart declines a sea conference, while Nebraska’s contest and droughts shape outlooks, followed by ads for Shaker Digestive Cordial, De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve, Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy, Grain-O coffee substitute, and Cascarets.
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Chicago
Labor Convention
Debs
Sovereign
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