Republican Platform of Iowa Emphasizes McKinley Era Unity
A reading of the Iowa Republican platform advocates party unity and strong national policy. It praises McKinley administration achievements in war and peace, endorses Shaw's leadership, condemns the Chicago platform, reaffirms the gold standard, and calls for trust restraint and protection of American industries. It also supports defense expansion, foreign markets, and loyalty to sound money Democrats and other parties.
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Iowa
McKinley
Ely
Spain
Republic
Win McKinley
Gavehner Shaw
Iown
Congress
McHinley
David B. Henderson
House of Representatives
Dne
Chicago
Righth
Mmen
United States
Steventh
Ameria
Fremont County
Ohio
Herald
Governor Shaw Campaign Button Bets on Reciprocity
Governor Shaw promotes a clever campaign button bearing the slogan one good term deserves another, distributing it as a truthful reminder of political reciprocity. The item reflects campaign culture and the playful messaging of the era.
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Fovernor Shaw
Free Silver Faith Questioned by White in Davenport Speech
In Davenport Mr White asserted no argument could shake his belief in free silver at sixteen to one. He suggested Bryan wavering across regions shows instability, while pacific coast support for endless war highlights party differences. The piece labels Bryan as a shifting, perhaps unserious figure.
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Davenport
White
Democratic Party
Middle West
Bryan
Private Ritner Returns From Philippines Service
Shenandoah Sentinel interviews Private Ritner of Company EF adats lons regarding his views on Aguinaldo and anti war critics. He confirms soldiers would punish treasonous utterances, expressing readiness to enforce discipline among peers.
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PE. Ritner
EF Adat Lons
Shenandoah
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Shenandoah Sentinel
Ritner
Atkinson
Pia
Free Silver Sainted Past and Iowa Politics Revisited
In 1896 free silver rhetoric promised cheap money to revive industry amid hard times. The 1897 and 1907 Democratic platforms attacked Republican money policy, while Iowa voters backed GOP candidates as prosperity returned. The piece notes shifting stances on silver, the Philippines conflict, and soldiers in the Spanish war.
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Socialistic
Iowa
MacKinley
Silver clash over silver policy and county wage tale
The Fremont County Herald condemns the silver question as a political ploy and mocks the opposing Iowa critics. It rebukes a Southern county resident for alleging Supervisor Frink received vast pay for minimal road work, stating the claim is unfounded and a cheap campaign tactic with no truth.
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Frink
Ohio governor candidate platform denounces wealth line
The Democratic party in Ohio targets a millionaire governor candidate, with a platform that denounces wealth and the wealthy. The text suggests an effort to fool Ohioans, portraying the push as misleading and designed to sway voter opinion.
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Democratic
Ohio
Wen
Capital Quiet After Senator Controversy In Iowa
State papers echo Des Moines Capital by moving on from the Gach senate fight as voters in Iowa shift focus away from the controversy.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Iowa Crops Show August Gain Keeps Core Condition Up
The Gate City notes that Iowa remains a strong republican, anti socialistic state as the August crop condition shows gains in the core crop. The remark highlights how such improvements contribute to political identity and agricultural stability in Iowa.
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Laws
Iowa
Keakuk Gate City
New G A K Commander Pledges Pension Legislation Push
The new commander of the G. A. K. Company Shaw says he will devote his time to securing more favorable pension legislation.
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Co. Shaw
Local bank chief wins court permission to move Duvoe funds
In Creston, J. S. Clarke president of the First National Bank, asked Judge Lowner to allow distribution of £385,000 from the Duvoe estate where he is executor. The money bore 3 percent interest while tied in litigation. The court granted partitioning to enable investment, highlighting tensions over money and political finance in the era.
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J. S. Clarke
First National Bank
Lowner
Duvoe
Clarke
Creston
Creston Gazette
Territorial acquisitions and U S leadership warned
A Republican correspondent argues that opposing territorial expansion has failed historically and that current claims to the Philippine archipelago lack better authorization than existing Florida and Louisiana purchases. The piece asserts only Congress can authorize withdrawals from these lands.
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United States
Florida Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
Congress
Anita Republician
Saloon keepers urge Sunday laws at Des Moines meet
Wednesday the state convention of saloon keepers met in Des Moines and passed resolutions demanding Sunday laws for the protection of their business. Francis Murphy addressed them urging saloon keepers to become total abstainers, but none signed a pledge.
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Des Moines
Francis Murphy
Murphy
Canpipare White Opens Davenport Campaign
Canpipare White began his campaign in Davenport with a speech outlining democracy as it exists in town. He highlighted government ownership of railroads and spoke to an audience of Germans, noting the lack of emphasis on free coinage of silver.
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Canpipare Gwhite
Davenport
What's the matter with 16 to? Bryan ignored free silver
A Republican editorial mocks W. J. Bryan for speaking on income tax and direct senatorial election while not addressing the "heaven ordained" 16 to 1 ratio or free silver. The piece notes his focus on amendments and anti trust legislation, implying inconsistent stance on monetary policy. The comment targets New Jersey readers with sharp political satire.
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W. J. Bryan
New Jersey
U. S
Anita Republican
Tax first issue of Editor Ayres' New paper Herald
The Marshalltown Herald appeared on Saturday as a handsome paper full of readable matter. Friends of editor P. Ayres in Cass county had hoped the venture would be successful and are glad the start is under favorable circumstances.
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P. Ayres
Marshalltown Herald
Cuerokee County Carried by Friends of Mr Lear on Saturday
Cuerokee county was carried by the friends of Mr Lear on Saturday and Senator Hobart, a holdover, announced his intention of abiding by the convention instructions to its candidate for representative, so two votes for Guar are assured by the day’s work. It was warmly contested and a disappointment to Mr Cummins who expected to carry the vote.
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Cuerokee
Lear
Hobart
Cummins
State and Savings Smoke Law Sparks Banking Capital Rise
The law governing State and Savings Smoke requires banks to boost their capital, with deposits tied to Welr capital and support from the public. Bank resilience and public trust push banks to strengthen reserves as financial safeguards amid ongoing concerns.
Goon Government Holds to Republican Character in Power
The piece argues the Goon government has always shown Republican traits while in office and finds no valid reason to change course, asserting continuity in policy and leadership.
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Republican Party
Admitting Bias in Press and Politics Today
A letter extols Editor Gardner for claiming prosperity while outlining future charges against the Republican Party. It promises to blame Republicans for Cleveland’s 1892 election outcome, Kelly’s army, 184, and local issues including building schemes and whiskey debates. The piece taunts rivals over Aguinaldo’s rebels and aims to inflame public sentiment.
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Eprick Gardner
Republicat Party
Cleveland
Harrison
Kelly
Rditer Jaardno
Republican Party
Geo. Pennell
Dee Eamumert
Dr. LH
Stern
Atlantic
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Panic narrative follows McKinley election through 97
The Democrat claims a new panic after McKinley’s 1897 win, lasting months, then asserts it mirrors previous gold standard debates. The piece derides the Democrat for amplifying fear to attack free silver and note it halted as prosperity grew.
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McKinlay
Free Trade Administration
Grover Cleveland
TeLea
McKinley
Advertising rules for political candidates in 1888
The piece notes a highly advertised Democratic presidential candidate in 1888 whose name appeared on all 3,426,242 ballots yet many Cass county residents cannot recall it. It argues the need for persistent advertising by merchants to maintain fame and reputation.
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Cass County
Cass County land value teased by corn height tale
A mock letter urges settlers to spread a tale about a corn stalk raised in Cass County. It claims the stalk stands thirteen feet nine inches tall with ears eight feet high, suggesting such tall tales will boost Cass County land prices.
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Cass County
Telegraph Questions Republican Support for County Superintendent
The Telegraph states it has not seen a sufficient reason for any single Republican voter to back the Democratic candidate for county superintendent.
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Telegraph
Vanderbilt Will Sets Estate At One Hundred Million
New York Sept. 14 Cornelius Vanderbilt left a carefully drawn will but its terms are unknown. No estimate is less than 100 million. The family had reconciled with Grace Wilson, raising doubts about any punishment of Vanderbilt Jr for the marriage. Upon his death William K Vanderbilt became head of the family and arranged the funeral and probate plans. The will’s probating will mark the retirement of many Vanderbilt connections from social life and close several mansions to the gay world for some time.
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Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Grace Wilson
Wil
Iam K
Mr. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Elkes Sets One Hour World Mark In Philadelphia
Harry Elkes shattered the one hour world record at Woodside Park in Philadelphia by riding 36 miles and 747 yards in 60 minutes. The previous best for one hour was Taylore, the Frenchman, at 36 miles 6 98 yards in France.
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Reele
Philadelphia
Poapioma
Harry Elkes
Woodside Park
Taylore
France
Philadelphia Painters Strike Over Eight Hour Day
In Philadelphia on September 14 fifteen hundred members of the Amalgamated Journeymen House Painters Association walked out after master painters refused to sign the proposed agreement. The union seeks an eight hour day at 85 cents per hour, time and a half for extended work and double time on Sundays. Rae
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Philadelphia
Phnabelphia
Amalgamated Journeymen House Painters’ Association
Anti-Trust League Calls National Convention
M L Lockwood president of the National Anti-Trust league announces a national conference to curb corporate monopolies. He asks state leaders to nominate candidates for national vice presidents and urges workers to organize local anti monopoly leagues, with all communications to H B Martin, secretary, 1220 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington.
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Cuncany
M. L. Lockwood
The
Anti-Trust League
Bes
National Anti-Trust League
Ftill-Trust League
H. B. Martin
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Eight Women Seriously Hurt in Kansas City Cable Car Crash
Eight women were seriously injured in a cable railroad collision on Kansas City’s Twelfth Street incline. Mrs. Walter G. Cheney was among the worst injured and not expected to live. The crash followed an intoxicated man named Gray falling on the track causing trains to halt and brake failure. In all, about twenty people were injured.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Oity
Twelfth Street
Walter G. Cheney
Gray
Indians Off Reservation Threaten Utah Invasion
Governor Thomas reports Uintah Indians left Utah reservation to hunt in Colorado violating state law. Fear grows that Ouray and Uncompahgre bands may join, seeking revenge for past killings of three tribe members by game wardens. Governor seeks U.S. troop protection from Washington.
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Thomas
Utah
Denver
Colorado
Washington
United States
Murdered wife slain by ax in Boone County murder
News from Cuartestown West Virginia reports Harvey Bailey killed his wife with a axe after giving her a large dose of rough-on-rats. Bailey fled to the mountains and is hunted by a posse that vows to lynch him if captured.
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Cuartestown
W. Va
Boone County
Harvey Bailey
Bailey
Hatfield Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder in Ellis Case
Elias Hatfield, in Williamson West Virginia, was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the July 3 shooting of H. B. Ellis. The verdict followed more than 12 hours of jury deliberation. The special grand jury has also indicted several Hatfield clan members for complicity in Ellis’s murder.
Self-Defense Shot Kills Man Near Nacana Fanns
Ernest Wasie died yesterday after being shot by farmer William Volker near the city. Wasie allegedly struck Volker with an iron bar prompting Volker to shoot in self defense. Authorities released Volker, citing self defense.
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Nacana Fanns
Ernest Wasie
William Volker
Wasie
Volker
National irrigation congress meets in Missoula on Sept 25
Telegraph briefs report a national irrigation congress convening in Missoula Montana September 25. Other items include a Milwaukee harvester works basement fire causing 7000 in losses, and several separate local incidents across the country.
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National Irrigation Congress
Missoula
Mont
Milwaukee Harvester Works
R. L. Reams
Ardmore
I. T
St. John’s
N. Y
T. M. Sinclair Packing Company
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
International Brotherhood of Stationary Engineers
St. Louis
Peoria
Martin Coons
Maynard Coons
Stuyvesant
Empire State Express
Calumet
Mich
William Heenan
New York
Edward Brown
Glasgow
Mount Marion
West Shore
Chicago
Martin Walgren
Theodore Walgren
George Clark
Fred Fisher
Fisher
Trusts On Trial Sparks Across Conference in Chicago
Chicago reports opening Civic Federation talks on trusts with delegates from New York Wisconsin and Texas amid sharp vows for and against combinations. Wooten of Texas blasts trusts while others mock or cheer. Edges of chaos prompt quick committee setup and raucous exchanges led by Gans and Cookran as attendance flags and early business unfolds.
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Chicaco
Civic Federation
Siites
New York
W. Bourke Covkran
Wisconsin
Plae
Central Music Hall
Franklin H. Head
Civico Federation
Wooten
Texas
W. Bourke Cookran
August Guns
Knights of Labor
Gans
John W. Hayes
New Jersey
Easley
Pingree
J. Wrenks
Henry Carter Adams
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T. W. Brown
Shevitt
P. Hill
J. B. Johnson
M. 7. Murphy
R. D. Wilkin
D. B. Frink
Gardner
Elkes
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Topman
Farmers’ Federation of the
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Stanley
Civic Federation Congress
Denison
J. W. Joyce
McCabe
Shaw
Dubuque
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Frank D. Stout
Nutwood Park
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Jester
Mexico
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Alexander Jester
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