No Sir No War On The Republican Prohibitionist
The Telegraph defends liberty of opinion among republican prohibitionists while contrasting temperance as a moral issue with politics. It criticizes Mitchell and Boies factions, warns against township options, and recalls a Dubuque depot whiskey scene as illustration of vice and local reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Republican Prohibitionist
Jackson
3D Party
Mitchell
Boies
Sally Jameson
Court House
Mitchell Prohibitionist
Cass County
Dubuque
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Republican Prohibitionist Plank Sparks Davenport Saloon Debate
In Davenport a Scott county figure testified at the previous Republican convention that he had been a prohibitionist for forty years and had prosecuted whiskey sellers. He cited 240 saloons and claimed the party plank would help drive out 100. He urged Republicans to read the plank themselves and avoid secondhand conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedges
Scott County
Davenport
John
Coffin Declines Prohibition Ticket Run for Governor
L S Coffin declines to run for governor on the prohibition ticket. He is bitterly opposed to a township option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.S. Coffin
Coffin Declines Prohibition Citing Crisis Risk
Mr. L. W. Coffin declines to run as the prohibition candidate for governor. He fears leaving the party at this crisis will assure the saloon party’s success and dislikes the township option favored by Democrats. He argues the township option is the weakest liquor law plan, causing more dissension, legal costs, and illicit drinking than others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffin
Jackson and Sigourney Speech Sparks Republican Pride
Frank Jackson’s speech at Sigourney inflames Iowa Republicans with calls for national pride and American labor protection. The contrast with the Governor’s gloomy address blames free trade for harming American industries and outlines benefits of keeping tariffs to support farm products, wages, and domestic manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jackson
Iowa
Jackson
Des Moines
United States
East
Europe
Vetzer Sought for Representative Nomination by Doctor Chase
Doctor Chase urges support for Joseph Vetzer in the upcoming representative race calling Vetzer a strong candidate. The appeal signals Vetzer as the preferred choice for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetzer
Chase
Joseph Vetzer
Demonetization Debate Over Silver Acts of 1873 and 1893
The text questions what the 1873 silver act did by stopping further silver money growth and asks about a pending Senate repeal to halt silver money increases. It challenges Democrats to condemn both the 1873 demonetization and the 1893 move, addressing Dr. Chase and prompting audience critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
McKinley Voices Silver Policy And Pension Critique
Akron Ohio governor McKinley states support for both gold and silver with parity and intrinsic value. He criticizes administration for unjust pension treatment and calls suspension of a legally pensioned soldier without notice unprecedented and unlawful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
McKinley
Doctor Chase in a Cheap Hole
A heated political missive argues Doctor Chase aims to topple trusts and protect democracy. It claims Richard Olney, Cleveland’s attorney general, backs trusts, owns stock in nine trust companies, and supports repealing the Sherman anti trust law.
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Chase
Republican Party
Richard Olney
Cleveland
United States
Sole Leather Trust Exposed by Democratic Rule
A critique targets the supposed failure of Democrats to oppose the sole leather trust under their governance. The piece mocks Democratic leaders including Judge Willard for not protesting a giant combination of sole leather manufacturers that limits production and fixes prices. It ridicules political rhetoric and uses biblical imagery to emphasize perceived betrayal.
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Willard
Hepsidam
renomination of T. W. Brown as county treasurer praises him
In Atlantic resident T. W. Brown known as Tom visit the city and receive warm greetings. The Cumberland Express reports the convention unanimously renominated him for county treasurer, reflecting broad support for his straightforward business career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Brown
Atlantic
Tom
Cumberland Express
Brown
Express
Mr. Brown
Sole Leather Trust Consolidates Tannery Industry Across States
The article claims a vast sole leather trust now controls about sixteen tanneries nationwide from Hoyt Bros. in New York and Pennsylvania to J. D. Marshall & Co. in Chicago and other major operations in Buffalo Corry and Maine. It asserts pressure on rival tanneries in New England and the Midwest to join or face bankruptcy under Democratic rule.
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Democratic Party
Hoyt Bros
New York
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
N. Y
Bush & Howard
A. Rumsey & Co
Jowett & Keating
J. F. Schoellkopf &Son
Corry
G. H. Williams & Co
Howard & Sons
Chicago
J. D. Marshall & Co
Maine
Massachusetts
New England
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
West Virginia
Cleveland
Carslisle
Wall Street
Richard Olney
PITY POR THE GOVERNOR BOIES PLEAS FOR PITY
The piece laments Governor Boies as distressed by a fractured conscience. It contrasts an initial vow against third termism with a later appeal to Iowa voters to support what it calls a wicked, dangerous, and pernicious action. It ends urging readers to extend pity for Boies.
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Boses
Boies
Iowa
Oust Him Doctor Seek Trust Destruction Crackdown
Riled quip accuses Dr. Chase of promising to destroy trusts while Olney as attorney general allows new trusts. Calls for action against Cleveland associates and a purge of officials seen as protecting trusts. Rhetorical shout insists on immediate moves to end abuses.
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Cleveland
Chase
Olney
Prall Ten Challenged by Local Families in Gass County
Columbus Prall claims ten Republican Prat votes in Gass County are tightly linked like kin. He invites the Harrises Butlers Baughmans Pringeys Hills Worthings Uncle Bill Morgan and the Franklins to respond with rivals. Democrats Pollocks and Conrads are urged to contest the Prall Ten.
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Columbus Prall
Prat
Gass County
Harrises
Butlers
Baughmans
Pringeys
Hills
Worthings
Bill Morgan
Franklins
Pollocks
Conrads
Prall
Genial Tom Brown for Cass County Treasurer
Genial candidate Tom Brown is praised as the most fitting choice for county treasurer in Cass County. The letter extols his capability and accommodating nature, noting political success has not changed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Tom Brown
Brown
Tom
Custar to Speak on Republican Politics at Lewis
Col Custar of Illinois will address the people at Lewis Saturday evening on republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Custar
Illinois
Lewis
Des Moines Conference Atlantic District Appointments Listed
Atlantic District reports appointments for S3S and 984 across towns including Anita Adel Audubon Avoca Casey Carson Dexter Earlham Guthrie Center Harlan Macedonia Menlo Neola North Branch Oakland Panora Redfield Stuart Stuart Circuit Walnut Wiota and others. Total missions raised in district last year 3836 with church building parsonage spending 28000 and benevolent work 6759.50.
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Jodle City
Dexter
J. W. Wright
fExtra
W. J. Richards
Earlham
M. A
Guthrie Center
W. E. Hows
Guthrie
H. T. Young
Hancock
Supply
M. M. Branson
Harlan
M. E. Goddard
Lewis
J. J. Varley
Macedonia
McKendre Stahl
Maine
Throckmorton
Menlo
J. E. Bryan
Neola
L. D
Barth North Branch
M. T. Brown
Oakland
J. D. Moore
Panora
C. J. English
Redfield
Linden
Ben J Shelby
Wm. Stevenson
Stuart
Igenfort
Stuart Circuit
W. van Meter
G. A. Deitrich
Walnut
A. V. Ene Wiota
Y. L. Johnson
Atlantic District
Market Report From Montague Co. to Spangler and Bruington
Wheat was dull and fractionally lower today. Corn steady with heavy receipts. Oats steady with corn. Provisions strong and higher. Data provided by Montague Co. to Spangler and Bruington, Atlantic, Iowa.
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Onicago
Montague ,Co
Spangler & Bruington
Atlantic
Iowa
Money of Final Redemption and the Case for Silver
The speaker argues that silver is no longer true money and that the country should coin and use silver as a money of ultimate redemption alongside gold. Recalling the Sherman bill repeal, silver in circulation and in the treasury is about 600 million, deserving equal treatment with gold in fulfilling government obligations.
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United States
Treasury
U.S
Call for Senatorial Convention in Atlantic Iowa
The Peoples Party of Cass and Shelby counties will meet in a delegate convention at Atlantic Iowa on September 28 1893 at 1 oclock p m to nominate one candidate for Senator for the 18th district of Iowa Shelby county is entitled to 4 delegates Cass county to 6 delegates W E George chairman Shelby Co Central Com James W Brown chairman Cass Co Central Com F Matthias honored us with a visit a strong young republican not afraid of the enemy Long Life James W Leslie enjoys retirement in Cumberland Long live the Leslies
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Peoples Party of
Cass
Shelby Counties
Atlantic
Iowa
Sharp
P. m
Shelby County
Cass County
W. E. George
Shelby Co. Central
James W. Brown
Central Com
Cass Co
F. Matthias
Lucky Dilly Receives Telegraph Prize in Cumberland
Samuel Dilly of Cumberland is awarded a year of Telegraph subscriptions. N A Day notes a large potato acreage but poor yield this year, though quality remains unbeaten. Last year Day’s potatoes led the field.
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Lucky Dilly
Samuel Dilly
Cumberland
Mr. Dilly
N. A. Day
Mr. Day
Bear Grove man praised as solid county friend
Fred Gruby of Bear Grove was in town Saturday. The Telegraph commends him as a new but solid man in the county, praising his character and reliability.
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Fred Gruby
Bear Grove
Mr. Gruby
Telegraph
Big Republican Morning Paper Planned in Des Moines
A prominent Des Moines project is reported to launch a large morning Republican newspaper with Henry Wallace serving as editor. The venture aims to establish a strong daily presence in the local press landscape.
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Des Moines
Henry Wallace
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Receipts Reported in Chicago Market
Chicago market briefing shows hog receipts at 15 000 with higher asks and weak closes. Cattle receipts total 5 000 including 4 090 Texans and market steady with beeves to 5.50, cows 1.00 to 3.00, stockers and feeders 2.00 to 8.60. Sheep receipts 7 000 with steady market.
Y M C A Meeting Plans Fundraising and Furnishings
A church gathering at the Atlantic Y M C A rooms elected a committee from each church to plan entertainment and ticket sales to support Y M C A efforts. Another panel was named to arrange better furnishings. The group set a follow up for Monday evening Sept 25 at 7 30 p m and urged all interested to attend.
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Atlantic
Hill
Mosely
Dr. Wilkin
F. Q. Jackson
H. G. Curtis
Macomber
Crooks
C. Carlson
Dr. Teele
Harris
Tennis club doubles entries from Extra Avoca and Harlan grow
Members of the tennis club report entries from Extra Avoca and Harlan for doubles with several more expected before tomorrow. The club promises a complete history of the game tomorrow.
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Extra
Avoca
Harlan
Looks Strong Henry Bartling Returns to Cass County
Henry Bartling wanders back to the Cass county fold from Lower California. He persists in praising California as a grand country. He asserts the West offers cold nights and superior fruits and wheat, and he looks as strong as a buck.
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Henry Bartling
Cass County
California
Henry
Secretary Scott Goes Next
John H. Scott and wife traveled to Chicago Tuesday to attend the Columbia Fair for two weeks. Those having claims against the agricultural society will present them accordingly.
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John H. Scott
Chicago
Columbia Fair
Agricultural Society
Populate Meeting with Labor Leader at Atlantic
Ralph Beaumont a noted labor reformer will speak in Atlantic on September 26 1893. He is described as vigorous and persuasive. John Peterson is highlighted as an active Cass County free trader known for contentious exchanges. The notice invites public engagement and discussion with both figures.
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Ralph Beaumont
Atlantic
Ralph
Roberts Warns of Bluster and Party Split
Wm Roberts of Union cites perceived bluster by the acre and warns that votes may reflect a split within the Democratic fold, contrasting pretension with posturing in local politics.
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Wm Roberts
Union
Acre
Swede Friend F E Nelson Struggles With Rheumatism
F E Nelson, a valued Swede friend of the Telegraph in Pleasant Township, is described as having a hard time with rheumatism. The brief note expresses sympathy for Mr Nelson and his ailment.
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F. E. Nelson
Telegraph
Pleasant Township
Mr. Nel- Bod
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Brother Pierson
Custar
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F, Shinn
E. Green
James W. Leslie
Mr. Leslie
the Leslies
Iel
Guwy
SNL
AEG
Owain
Col
Y.M.C.A
Scott
John Peterson
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