Democratic State Convention Called for August Meeting
A Democratic delegate convention for Low county is scheduled at Waterlow on Tuesday August to nominate a candidate for state offices to be chosen in the November 6 election. Representation is by county and per 200 votes or fraction thereof. counties listed include Alton Parke, Calawa Huone, Calhounew, Crawford, Fortet, Hamilton, Hancock, Kossuth, Pacdhontas, Weber, Winnebago, with further allocation by state committee.
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Low
Waterlow
Medh
Alton Parke
Jon
T Fe Dascret
Calawa
Huone
Calhounew Carralt Crawford
Fortet Urecuy Hmamilton
Hancock Faanhalde Oe
Kossuthesc
Pala Altos
Pacdhontas
Weber Winnebago
State Committee
Field Faces for Republican Nomination for Representative
A group led by Col. ES Ormsby and J. M. Border announces willingness to seek the Republican nomination for representative. They note no Democratic aspirant has emerged besides W I Branagan, who is unlikely to run. They reject any personal political ambitions, urging unity and a strong Democratic nomination with cross-party cooperation to challenge the GOP.
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Col. Es, Ormsby
J. M. Border
D. E. Kulp
B. J. Bergeson
Rev. Wigdahl
W. I. Branagan
Tribune
W. F Branagan
Uodel
Still Afraid of Cheap Money in 19th Century Debate
The Algona Upper Des Moines Republican critiques Mr. Bryan’s stance on money, arguing a congress message would revive the silver issue. It opposes a president favoring 50 cent dollars and unsafe fundamental questions of money and tariff, calling the paper’s view on sound money flawed and its market value unsupported.
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Bryan
Algona Upper Des Moines Repubblican
Congress
Theney
Alew
Not for Sarah in the Legion of Honor
The president and the French cabinet refused to endorse the Legion of Honor council's action granting Sarah Bernhardt entry into the order. Officials deem Shelia immoral, denying the honor despite her fame. Napoleon founded the order to bar questionable private lives from membership. The cabinet's stance meets with universal commendation.
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Council of the Legion of Honor
Sarah Bernhardt
Napoleon Bonaparte
Sarah
Government should reclaim inland shipping routes at cost
The government should place passenger and freight boats on the Great Lakes to challenge private monopolies. Moving transportation from Lake Superior head to the Atlantic seaboard would benefit millions in the southwest and central west by providing cost transportation, with the experiment costing less than half a dollar.
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Paceenger
Creat Lakes
Delath
Oceania
Lake Superior
Atlantic Seaboard
Public waterways expansion and transit plans urged
The speaker urges funding for ship subsidies and the construction of canals linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River and Lake Michigan to the Mississippi, deepening channels and equipping waterways with freighters and passenger vessels, arguing public transportation is a paramount national issue. The plan is touted as more critical than the Panama Canal project.
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Congress
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Panaing
Reducing Transportation Expenses Across the Northern Pacific
The article notes oil burning locomotives on the Northern Pacific to reduce costs. It claims a fireman is unnecessary, smoke and dust are absent, and travel from Ewnetsburg to Chicago could cost about $125. It suggests alcohol fuel could lower expenses further and anticipates lower transportation charges in the near future.
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Ewnetsburg
Chicago
Keep out of politics and seek business abroad
A young man is urged to avoid political life as public offices bring heavy responsibilities and little reward. The piece argues business, farming, or street work yields more dignity and profit, citing a Brazilian consul note about opportunities for American soda fountains and shoe factories in Brazil.
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Santos
Brazil
Washington
Mrs Longworth under public gaze in London papers
London papers reflect on Mrs Longworth with mixed tone. The writer says fate may be deserved and that discretion is needed, especially abroad. The critique labels her as improvident at times, suggesting cautious conduct could ease future scrutiny.
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London
Towne as Bryan’s Running Mate Urges Cabinet Voice
Chas A Towne of New York announces candidacy for vice president on the Bryan ticket. He praises Bryan as a brilliant campaigner and says a Towne presidency would empower the vice president within the cabinet. Hearst may run for New York governor with possible Tammany backing after past anti Hearst tactics. The piece highlights Hearst as a remarkable, controversial figure.
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Chas. A. Towne
New York
Bryan
Towne
Williiam RK. Hearst
Tammany
Republican Party
Br. Hearst
Indian trade and cotton cloth production in the world market
J W Blythe arrived at Deg Moines on crutches amid reports of a strong coup in India. The note discusses India’s cotton cloth output of about one and a third billion pardles annually and its imports of 125 million pounds worth of goods abroad. Governor Camminz is criticized for mental strain but not for physical infirmities.
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Tndia
Woill
Ake Doey
Ivaat
J. W. Blythe
Deg Moires
Camminz
State Republican Convention Stirs In Des Moines Ring
Report notes the Des Moines convention in progress with tensions lingering as factions press their cases and others inside the building weigh their positions. The scene suggests ongoing debate and activity among delegates and observers.
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Des Moines
Collins backed by West Bend Journal and Rathven Free Press
D. E. Collins appears to enjoy the support of the West Bend Journal and the Rathven Free Press in the race for clerk, signaling local press backing that could influence voters.
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D. E. Collins
The
West Bend Journal
Rathven Free Pree
Clerk
Highland-Silver Lake Booth District picks four candidates
Republican contenders for the Highland-Silver Lake Booth District include M. T. Washington GO. C. Underwaat Gacar Bargetrom and BH. Emrich all residents of Highland township. Reportedly Booth has no candidate yet.
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Aupervisor
Fighland
Silver Lake Booth District
M. T. Washington
GO. C. Underwaat
Gacar Bargetrom
BH. Emrich
Thres
Highland Township
Booth
A Trip Through Canada From Detroit To Toronto
A Canadian visit recounts travel by train from Detroit to Toronto, praising Toronto’s modern streets, hotels, and public buildings. The narrative compares Toronto and Detroit, notes the city’s educational institutions, churches, and manufacturing base, and describes Niagara Falls and Brock Monument visits with historical reflections on the War of 1812.
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Toronto
Niagara Falls
Mambarg
Detroit
Republic
Suunday
Montreal
Indianapolis
Laka
Ontario
Gibralter Point
Toronto University
Upper Canada College
McMaster's University
Victoria University
St. Michael's College
St. James
St. Michael
Kingston's Fort and Thousand Islands Day Trip
The passage notes Kingston's historic fort built by Frontenac, later destroyed by Bradstreet, and renamed under British control. It mentions the provincial penitentiary and a military school in Kingston, then describes a six o'clock departure on a Richelieu Ontario boat for a daylight trip through the Thousand Islands, with further details promised in a west issue by W. L. B.
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Niagara Falls
Lewinton
Victoria Park
Niagara
C. S
Niagara Falla
Brock
Edward
Londy
E Lane
Trevaro
Copmander
Brown
Winfield Scott
Queenatown
Scott
Rial
Lundy's Lane
Lake Erie
McDonnough
Lake Champlain
Commodore Perry
Commodore Barclay
Brock m
Toronto
Kingston
Halifax
Quebec
Dominion
Count de Frontenac
Bradstreet
Richelieu & Ontario
Thousand Islands
Their Marriage a Surprise in Emmetsburg
Edwin B. Merriman and Winnifred A. Dayton wed privately at the bride’s parents in Emmetsburg. Rev W G Moyer officiated. They left for Okoboji, then settled in Graettinger to start housekeeping. Merriman serves as a rural route mail carrier. Dayton has taught and resided in Emmetsburg after coming from New Hampton. The Democrat extends best wishes for happiness.
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Siternom
Edwin B. Merriman
Winnifred A. Dayton
R. E. Horhes
W. G. Moyer
M. EL Church
Okoboji
Graattinger
Meekman
Graettinger
Emmetsburg
New Hampton
Hughes
Merritan
Brown Anthony Nuptials at Ruthers Parsonage
Own and Mr A D Brown and Misa Lean Anthony of Ruthers wed at M EB parsonage Saturday afternoon July 3. The bride, daughter of N D Anthony, counts many friends among readers. The groom, a carpenter, has worked for Mr Sobnson of the Free Press. They plan a future home at Rathven as friends wish health and happiness.
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A.D. Brown
Misa Lean Anthony
Ruthers
M. EB
N. D. Anthony
Peicher
Sobnson
The
Free Press
Roosevelt the Less Objectional
A partisan note argues Roosevelt would face strong corporate effort if Bryan and Roosevelt opposed in 1903. It claims Roosevelt harmed monopolies little and accuses Bryan of anti monopoly stances. The piece warns private monopoly wields great power and implies voters resist big interests.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
McKinney
Bigs
Tariff Laws And Trade For A Prosperous Nation
A historical editorial argues tariffs boost domestic production through cheap raw materials and labor saving machinery while criticizing uneven market access for foreign competitors. It highlights high prices and domestic prealuhere charges, noting American ingenuity and philanthropy toward trade yet calls for fairer opportunities.
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Traate
Upéa
There Is Trouble Brewing in Ruthven Paper Conflict
The text hints at a looming exhibit or event in Ruthven during the campaign. It notes that none of the parties are Democrats and urges restraint and humility while cautioning against provocation. The Democrat appeals for peace amid tensions among factions.
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Ruthven
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