Political Debate on War Policy and Election Day Voter Push
The piece argues that the Republican administration under Gov Shaw bears responsibility for current debt and praises farmers who vote, linking corn gathering to election influence. It critiques the Anti Imperialist League, forecasts Bryan’s possible nomination, and urges Union county voters to participate, framing the poll as essential to sustaining corn demand and national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Case County
Union
Union County
Endorsement and downfall of a rising local talent
A central state man rises from a small town to county prominence through quick rewards and political ascent. He leaves moral energy behind, succumbs to prosperity, and is convicted of a crime. Neighbors overestimate him, revealing that enduring success comes from sustained worth and proper self-classification.
The Log of It War and Politics in the Nation
A historical summary arguing that Republicans backed the war and tariff to spur prosperity while Democrats opposed them The text credits the gold standard with low interest rates and plentiful money and notes Democratic opposition to Philippine Islands policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Philippines
Republican Convention Upholds Gold Standard Resolve
The Des Moines Republican convention acted with clear purpose declaring the gold standard firmly established to resist any move to impose silver by future presidents. It asserts no credulous delegates fell for sly tactics, praising courage and statesmanship that keeps Iowa ahead among states in declaring the right course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iona
Sisterhood of
Caru Scuurz Faces Shifting Philippine Policy Stance
Caru Scuurz, once fervent on free coinage of silver, now opposes President McKinley’s Philippines policy. Once alarmed three years ago about silver, he deems its free coinage a lesser evil than U S victory in the Philippines and remains the era’s leading anti administration voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caru Scuurz
McKinley
Philippines
Governor Shaw and wife sail toward San Francisco
Governor Shaw and his wife passed through Atlantic this morning en route to San Francisco where they will join in welcoming the Fifty-floot Iowa regiment expected to reach the Pacific shores early next week. The trip is intended to ease opposition press criticism ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Atlantic
San Francisco
October Days and Republican Rally in Iowa Opinion
A reflective piece celebrates October in Iowa, praising pleasant weather, strong crops, and a buoyant economy. It urges Republican turnout to sustain prosperity, denounces free silver critiques, and cites Cass County GOP aims while endorsing McKinley era policies and Philippine War support.
Free silver and free trade threaten business interests
The passage argues that while not every voter must cast a ballot in the upcoming election, a large abstention could empower the so called free silver free trade and free savagery in the Philippines faction, disrupting the country and harming those with business stake. It emphasizes the stakes of voter turnout and the impact on the economy.
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Philippines
Philippine policy defended against Democratic opposition
The chief reason voters should support the administration’s Philippine policy is that it is being attacked by the Democratic party. It notes that this political group opposes anything, implying a bias against the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Trusts and law reform ta k on price fixing
Governor Shaw argues trusts are hard to curb by law, illustrating with three Des Moines brick firms that form a new company to raise prices. He says policy must be legislated gradually, not by quick political fixes, and notes broader philosophical questions about reform and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Des Moines
Political party clash over gold standard tariffs and trusts
The piece frames Republican and Democratic lines on gold standard, protective tariffs, Philippine war aims, and trust opposition. It predicts Cass County will back Republicans by about 1,000 votes, suggesting voters understand the key issues of prosperity, expansion, and corporate restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Spain
Aguinaldo
TELUG@RAIH
Bryan Criticism of Revenue Stamp Abuse in Telegraphs
A National critique targets government handling of revenue stamps on messages and bills of lading. The piece defends Mr. Bryan against unfounded rumors of campaign funds, urges the opposition to focus on sensible issues, and notes rising circulation of the Telegraph presses as publisher.
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Tne
Bryan
Telegraph and Express Companies
Persus
Revenue Stamp Mart
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the Weekly Telegraph
Egan, Anderson & CO
L. M. Shaw
J.C. Milliman
Sherwin
E. A. Dawson
R. C. Barrett
Repulilican County
M. N. Baker
T. W. Brown
J. P. Hill
J. B. Johnson
M. [. Murphy
R. D. Wilkin
B. Frink
Stone Laws
Gov. Shaw
Mississippii River
Chicago
Boles
Mr. Boies
Boies
United States
Tenecrarn
Iowa
the Democrat
Joe Cherokee Herald
Crawford
Indian Ocean
Majestic
G. H. Thorley
McKinery
West
W. &. Emerson
Manila
P. I
W. B Emerson
Iowa Regiment
Emerson
United
Loper
Freedom
Eighth Army Corps
Gqualor
Republican
Weekly
Daily Telegraph
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