Democratic State Convention Delegates Named By County
A state party notice set for August 5 195 at Widturlus outlines rules for the Democratic convention. It lists delegation allocation by county based on population fractions and names counties including Calhoun Carroll Crawford Emmet Greene and Webster, with several others and invites further business as needed by the committee.
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Democrats
Widturlus
Elven
Naren Ber
Groper
Rhaer
Lest
Kassin Palo Alto Webster Ss. Cas Stresses
Havahouras
Weecenlilay
The Barefooted Boy as Witness to Party Faults
A reader excerpt lampoons Bro Mayne by recounting a barefooted boy's tale of hardship tied to 19th century US politics. It attributes blame to Republicans for tariffs, greenbacks, and postwar fiscal policy, while noting the Bland Allison silver bill and currency debates as turning points affecting prosperity and industrial welfare.
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Mayne
Bor
Democratic Party
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel J. Tilden
Party of
Marina
High Seas
Grant
Bro
Clarke
Grover Cleveland
Bra
Bland-Alison
William B
Debunking the Gold Standard and Greenbacks Debate
The text argues against the value of bank notes backed by nothing and praises government bonds as the people’s promise. It critiques the claim that special payments revived the economy under Republican rule and dismisses opposition arguments as simplistic. It frames monetary policy as a partisan appeal and urges skepticism of the GOP’s supposed stability.
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Republican Party
Bryan for President in 1908 Declared by Iowa Convention
A call from a reform-minded observer urging the Iowa state convention in Waterloo to nominate William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908. The appeal praises his honesty, leadership, and world travel insights to unite the party, reform public affairs, and inspire the nation to elect him.
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W Ol
Bryan Sitl
Indiana
Missouri
Tammany
London
United State
Democrats
Iowa
Waterloo
W. J. Bryan
Northwest
Willian Jennings Bryan
Political shifts in Adair county cited in Perkins support
The piece notes Adair county favored Perkins by a large margin at a convention, while Richland township showed no votes for Cummins. It recalls Mayne’s local roots and defines the county’s past influence, including a barefoot boy who helped drive support in Richland township 28 years ago. The report also mentions Blythe’s 1906 conflict in Emmetsburg and the broader county political dynamic.
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Adair County
Perkins
Mayne
Richand Township
Cummins
Richland Township
Masee
Perking
Blythe
Richland
Carlos
Emmetsburg
Iowa Democratic Convention Reframed in Des Moines
The Reporter notes Democratic delegates plan to meet in Waterloo not Des Moines. It forecasts a gubernatorial nominee aligned with mass Democratic views on railways trusts tariffs and finances, while criticizing stand patters and corporate influence.
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Des Moines
Democrat and Tribune
Gov. Cummins
Bro. Mayne
Waterloo
Democrata of
Iowa
Loninville lid lifted as Kentucky upivita pivots stance
The Loninville lid has been lifted and Kentucky upivita will shift away from its prior stance on fermentation. Officials signal a new approach that could ease regulatory constraints and invite broader production activity in the region.
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Loninville
Kentucky Upivita
Purported Policy Signals and Political Gloom in Early 1900s
A fragmentary clip notes calls from the Federation of Women's clubs for pure and well cooked food, hints at Philadelphia driving stringent auto regulation, and mentions David R. Francis backing Bryan for 1908. It references Senator Burton’s resignation, a Kansas succession, and tariff talk with Secretary Shaw noting possible post 1908 revisions.
Water theft scandal hits private NY firm
A private water company in New York state is accused of stealing water and selling it illicitly. The incident is cited amid broader critiques of Wall Street and its notoriety for clever schemes linked to Rockefellerism.
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New York State
Senator Aldrich Promises Early Congress Adjournment
The public is assured by Senator Aldrich that Congress will adjourn this month and that he knows what will unfold. He, a dignified figure from Rock Island, was aware months ago of developments related to the Hep born bit and remains confidently informed.
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Aldrich
Conpreae
Rock Feland
Republican ardor and warlike talk linger in political arena
Republican ardor remains heated in the week as factions prepared for sharp political and military maneuvers. References to Sherman calling war hell reflect continued harsh rhetoric and the rough tone of ongoing political conflict.
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Cumming
Ferkins
Sherman
Sentnor Gorman Exits Public Life Amid Controversy
The former Washington official is described as selfish and fortune building in office. The remarks note his influence but claim the public never trusted him, and say he will be wired from party counsels though his logs of service won t affect the nation.
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Sentnor Gorman
Washington
Chicago Packers Extend Invite to All U S Visitors
A page ad in the Recard-Herald invites every man, woman, and child in the United States to call and inspect the clean liners of their plants. Officials allegedly played a trick by calling when the needle of the dance was not prepared for visitors.
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Packers
Chicago
Recard-Herald
Cvery
United States
Coal stocks held by New York Central, testimony in Philadelphia
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports New York Central Railway owns 1,500,000 coal company shares received as a gift. The link to Chauncey remains unclear. The testimony reflects troubled times for some members of the respected body of statesmen.
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New York Central Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
Chauncey
Political mood shifts across regions prompt a Democratic surge
Stand patters in South Dakota boast of victory yet face defeat in the northwest. Eastern Republicans must recognize the Toward Spirit of Progressiveness in Iowa and adjoining states or suffer a severe drubbing in the next National campaign. People grow bolder for Democracy as skies brighten and sentiment for its principles strengthens daily.
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South Dakota
Northwest
Towa
Federation of Women’s Clubs delegate’s advice on child play in extreme cold
A St Paul delegate argues that babies should be left to sleep outside in twenty below weather so they can play in snow and rain for hours, claiming it builds strength without doctors. The remark, though criticized as inhuman, is cited as evidence some members excuse minor negligence amidst busy schedules.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
St. Paul
Daora
King Alfonso urged reforms to calm archists
King Alfonso fears assassination by anarchists and faces pressure to prove his care for subject welfare. He should pursue government reforms to ease unrest, as dying for the cause would earn mankind praise and eternal reward, a fate he deems more glorious than death at anarchists’ hands.
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Alfonso
Ate
Republican Judicial Convention Fails To Nominate Judge Quarton
After ten days of balloting and multiple adjournments the Republican judicial convention adjourned without nominating a candidate for district judge. The vote favored Martin Francis Ladd or Welly as emergency contenders, withQuartone facing opposition from Buena Vista and other counties. The meeting, held at Spirit Lake, active delegates from several counties attended but could not reach a nomination, prompting a planned adjournment to July 12.
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Republican Judicial Convention
Moet
Spirit Lake
Quartan
Buena Vista
Messrs. Martin
Francis
Ladd
Welly
Quarton
Howe
Dudge Bailie
Quatoe
Coyle
Humboldt
Gilchrist
Pocahontas
Wrate
Fone
Fred Kirkpatrick
Spencer
G. E. Patterson
Estherville
Palo Alto
B. E. Kelly
Dickingon
Clay
Emmet
Judge Quarton
Goest
Land
Bailie
Nactio
Kelly
Dadge Quarton
Emmer
Child Reported Kidnapped Near Graettinger Resolved
Wednesday morning a Graettinger report said C S George's one year old daughter was kidnapped by a traveling man who took the child for a ride to the ferry and gallop. The child was found soon after the worried parents notified the authorities.
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Graettinger
C. S. George
Ferry-Galrompd
Northwest Igwa Telephone Association Meeting
A large gathering of officers and members of the Northwestern Tow s Telephone association met at the McCarty and McCarty office in this city on Thursday. The session covered many matters of interest to the member companies and ended as a successful meeting.
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Northwestern Tows Telephone Association
McCarty & McCarty
Tragedy at Clear Lake Claims Two Young Boaters
Two youths, Clatency Howard and Miex Belle Fris bie, drowned at Clear Lake after a boating trip in a leaky boat bought from a Chicago catalogue house. The vessel failed and costs lives.
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Clear Lake
Clatency Howard
Miex Belle Frisbie
Chicago
Weat Bend
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