Democratic State Convention Meets in Des Moines Iowa
The Iowa Democratic Party prepares for a state convention in Des Moines on August 16 at 10 AM to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and to handle other business. Delegates are allocated by county based on 1897 votes. invitations extend to supporters of constitutional government. The note also mentions Coin Harvey's retirement from the national party and signals shifting stance on silver.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Gazette
Philippines
Islands
S. B. Evans
Ottumwa
W. A. Lippincott
Bentonsport
Democratic Party
Senate
Spain
United States
Itill
McKinley
Whig
America
Altgeld Seat Defeat Shakes Chicago Political Scene
General rejoicing marked Altgeld's loss in Chicago last week. The defeat split Carter Harrison's faction and dealt a blow to the national Democratic organization, which praised Altgeld as the sole real Democrat in the fight, exposing internal rifts.
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Altgeld
Chicago
Carter Harrison
National Democratic Organizan
Altgel
Iowa Democratic State Convention Call Published This Week
The notice announces the Iowa Democratic State Convention with an open invitation to all who support the party principles. It avoids 16 to 1 or free silver references and signals managers aim to recruit more members rather than expel dissenters.
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Conention
Iowa
Democratic call for state convention pleases all factions
The Seymour trader voices a call inviting all voters who back the Democratic party principles and seek economical constitutional government to participate in selecting delegates to the state convention. The piece argues the call should satisfy gold and other Democratic factions, noting the Sioux City Tribune publishes it as a broad, acceptable appeal.
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Seymour
Democratic Party
Sioux City Tribune
Democratic stance on Philippine expansion and war
The speaker argues the Democratic Party should oppose expansion now and back the US effort to crush the Philippine rebellion. They claim the Filipinos started the conflict, frame annexation as a later issue, and urge support for American governance as necessary for civilization and self-government.
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Democratic Party
Philippines
United States
Blood Purifier Claim for Pimples and Boils
An medicinal advertisement asserts pimples and boils prove impure blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best purifier available. It emphasizes money can buy and positions the product as a superior treatment for skin issues.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Health Claims Ad
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health aid. It cites cures for scrofula erysipelas vomiting spells and eczema with testimonials from Mrs. Latro of Ottawa Kansas Mrs. Waters of Washington DC and Mrs. Van Wreck of Paterson New Jersey.
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Hood
Mars
A. van Wreck
Montgomery Street
Paterson
N. J
New Conservative Party Aimed By J Sterling Morton
J Sterling Morton speaks for a new conservative party to form by July 4. He predicts a nationally signed plan with figures of political stature and notes common platform elements with existing parties. The movement cites postwar issues and populism’s decline as fertile ground.
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Republican Party
New York Democrats Mulling Alliance With Southern State Bank Democrats
They see a coalition to shift the party away from Bryan era fiat money and 1896 fusion. Richard Crocker Senator Gorman Stone of Missouri and Harrison of Chicago reportedly unite to push moderate silver and state bank currency to win eastern votes while losing Western support. The plan questions the future of universal paper money.
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New York
Money
William J. Bryan
Richard Crocker
Gorman
Stone
Missouri
Harrison
Chicago
Bryan
Altgeld's Downfall in Des Moines Leader Election
The Des Moines Leader reports Mayor Harrison’s re election amid Republican maneuvering to split the democratic vote John P Altgeld is cast as an independent spoiler likely harming Harrison’s rivals Yerkes uses a hostile press campaign while voters see through the tactics Harrison's victory, likely by 40 000, ends Altgeld as a western political figure.
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Harrison
John P. Altgeld
Carter Harrison
Yerkes
West
Beef Contract Scandal and Philippine War Debate
The article reports testimony questioning beef supply contracts and preservation methods used for soldiers in the Philippines conflict. It covers statements by General Eagan, Secretary Alger, and others on refrigerated beef, canning issues, and associated political pressure. It also discusses the Des Moines Gazette view on Democratic stance toward the Philippine war, urging caution and accountability while criticizing withdrawal instincts.
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Miles
Eagan
Armour & Co
Gampier
Lakeland
Pomeroy
Porto Rico
Smith
J. Hale Sypher
Congress
George H. Giddings
Texas
Alger
Giddings
Swift & Co
Sypher
Greenleaf
Pope
Kagan
Roosevelt
Seafarer braves seasickness aboard ship line
A moaning passenger on a ship declares he will endure seasickness and fight it out on the line, replying to a cigar-puffing traveler who urges him to take another route as the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Chicago Tribune
Spotted Crow Seeks Name Change to Polka Dot
A Chicago Record item notes Spotted Crow requesting a name change to Polka Dot. The poem features Jimmy braving snow and ice while seeking home, echoing themes of civilization and resilience in a winter scene.
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Spotted Crow
Chicago
Jimmy
Will Altgeld Subside or Live On in Politics
The Sioux City Tribune analyzes Altgeld’s Chicago defeat as a collapse of his anarchistic base and a shift away from the Democratic Party. It predicts continued activity, possible appeals, and lasting influence on future conventions, comparing him to Weaver and forecasting a persistent political bid regardless of vote counts.
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Altgeld
Sioux City Tribune
Chicago
Illinois
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Tommy Morgan
Harrison
Carter Harrison
Schweinfurth
Bryan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the World’s great Spring Medicine and the One True Blood Purifier. It claims personal pharmacist supervision and absolute cures for all blood diseases when other remedies fail.
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Hood
Sneeze Triggers Damages Suit in Massachusetts Runaway
A Massachusetts farmer faces a lawsuit after a sneeze allegedly startled a horse on a public highway, causing a runaway. The case cites the nuisance of a loud sneeze impacting another motorist or rider and seeks damages.
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Massachusetts
Banks as a Practical Man Says Chicago Record Quote
The Chicago Record quotes Banks as a thorough utilitarian who spares time for people he can use, while dismissing those who cannot serve his aims. The remark portrays his calculated approach and utilitarian mindset.
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Chicago
Missouri native proposes motto for united Americas
A Missouri native suggests a motto for a hypothetical United States of America federation. The proposed line reads United we stand divided by Niagara Falls, reflecting regional unity and division challenges.
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Niagara Falls
Canada
United States
Greater
America
Jefferson county railroad tax apportions in 1899 session
Jefferson county Iowa Board of Supervisors on April 3 1899 apportioned railroad property assessments for the C B & Q and C R I P railroads. It lists mileage by township subdistricts and per mile values for main line lengths of 27 375 miles at 11825 per mile and 26 68 miles at 7730 per mile, naming Penn Buchanan Fairfield Des Moines Liberty and other townships and independent districts with totals and allocations.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Iowa
J. W. Taylor
Frank Hurst
Alfred Armstrong
Executive Council
Lockridge Township
Buchanan Township
Vescecdiaach Duhdavertestase
Woss Dedvarcatec Riswonduse Wester
Fairfield ‘Township
Epegetus
Batavia
Des Moines
Dobbsess
C., R.1,& P. Railroad
Penn Township
Dettas Ets Diheareta. de
Fairfield
PNR
Rhe Sted Estes Halmid Buiseted
Rhe Sted Estes Halmid Buiseted Sexe
Fred Ks
Vanyss Dines
Liberty Independent
Buckbetness
Viethe
Burlington & Western Railroad
Walnut Township
Blackhawk Township
Polk Township
Polk Independent
Volk
Pak
Packwood
MTSU
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J. Sterling Morton
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Royal Baking Powder CO
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Chicago Daily News
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