Democratic State Convention Directory of Iowa 1899
The Iowa Democratic Party schedules a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 16 1899 at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge public instruction railroad commissioner and other business. Delegates allocated by county and district with rules and invitation to all party supporters to participate. Also notes peace treaty ratification and political commentary from Boone Democrat and a cabinet tenure remark about Abraham Lincoln era issues.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Fred E. White
REG
Eistoad
Sciege
State Central Committee
Frred Townsend
G. A. Huffman
Bryan: only those willing to stand on the last platform should take part
W. J. Bryan writes to the Milwaukee Journal that only those who stand on the last platform should participate in drafting the next platform. He adds that objections to parts of the last platform can still lead to change, else no platform could ever be altered.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Lincoln
Grant
Spain
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Tropic
Socialist labels divvy party aims by Chicago minister
Rev H W Thomas of People's Church Chicago declared socialism as taught by Rev Herron. The Chicago Chronicle calls socialism a Republican vice tied to tariff protection for part of the people. Herron socialism favors all classes while democracy defends individual rights.
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H. W. Thomas
People’s Church
Chicago
Political Winds Favor Gear Foe as Senate Fight Heats Up
The piece notes growing alarm among Gear supporters about a possible senatorial defeat. Republicans in the region favor his loss to ease the pressure of protecting the senatorship. Judge Sloan's chances for the Republican nomination to be supreme judge would rise if this region cannot claim Gear as a safeguard for benefits.
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Senator Gear
Senate
Judge Sloan
Residents protest army post and women’s congress near Des Moines
Veterans of the Civil War join critics of a national military post near Des Moines and a women’s congress held at or near the city. The protests cite immorality and seek intervention from ministers to curb event hosting. The W C T U resolutions frame objections as protecting moral purity.
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Des Moines
Women’s Congress
Women’s Christian Temperance Union of
Hood's Sarsaparilla Featured as Spring Remedy
In a promotional notice, Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as America's greatest spring medicine. It claims to purify blood, strengthen the weak, and cure blood diseases with testimonials from Mrs. Louisa Mason, Mrs. Kate Tuomas, and Matilda Bridgewater citing recovery from sores, dyspepsia, and a consumptive cough after use.
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Hood
America
Louisa Mason
Court Street
Lowell
Mass
Kate E. Tuomas
Governor St
Annapolis
Matilda Bridgewater, Cor, Pearl and
Chestnut Sts
Jeffersonville, Ind
Altgeld Attacks by Washington Democrat Critique
The Washington Democrat mocks John P Altgeld as a sore head in politics and calls for him to form his own party. It contrasts Altgeld with Carter Harrison and notes election votes for Bryan, Cleveland, McKinley, and Kiass while debating party loyalty and Democratic purity.
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John P. Altgeld
Chicago
Carter Harrison
Altgeld
John Altgeld
Bryan
New York
Simon
Harrison
Cleveland
McKinley
Miss Kiass
Alberson
Atgeld
Aitgeld
Bryan’s strength lies in courage and honesty
The text lauds Bryan’s courage honesty earnestness energy and sympathy with the people noting his honesty of purpose resists attack and remains his defining leadership quality. It concedes his policy may be mistaken but asserts his honesty cannot be proven false and credits these traits as his principal strength.
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Bryan
Populist Party Sets August 16 Convention in Des Moines
The state committee of the Populists met in Des Moines and agreed to hold the state convention on August 16, same day as the Democrats. The party will uphold its principles, advocate 16 to 1, oppose corporate aggression, trusts, and organized capital, with representation: one delegate per county plus one for every 300 votes in 1897 for Free Ek White for governor.
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People's Party
Des Moines
Frea Ek. White
Roosevelt’s Cuba combat honesty shocks with candor
In a magazine interview Col. Roosevelt claims Spanish losses were smaller than American losses in the Cuba fight of July 1 and 2. He states no clear orders came from Shafter, no advance ground knowledge by American commanders, the artillery and balloon corps were useless, Rough Riders did not seize San Juan Hill, and Wheeler was not in command of the cavalry division despite his claims.
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Col
Roosevelt
Cuba
Shafter
San Juan Hill
Block House
Wheeler
Cavalry
Self government in high schools praised as promising
A Sioux City Tribune excerpt notes progressive self government experiments in Hyde Park Chicago and Montclair New Jersey high schools. It cites student committees handling order without teachers present during study hours and questions readiness and need for careful preparation before wider adoption.
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Williamson
Hyde Park
Chicago
Sioux City Tribune
Montclair
N. J
Randall Spalding
Sioux City
French Attache Critiques US Army In Chicago Remarks
Lieutenant St Sauveur argues American officers and wealth influence harmfully. He praises American privates but condemns generals and officials, noting pay disparities and mismanagement in Cuba and the Spanish American War. He commends French troops and questions Shafter’s leadership.
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St. Sauveur
Cuba
Chicago
Corps D’armee
Alsace
Lorraine
Germany
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Lasting Cure
Advertisers claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cures when all other preparations fail and urge giving it a fair trial to treat sickness.
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Hood
The Life of Endeavor by Theodore Roosevelt Speech
Theodore Roosevelt’s Hamilton Club Chicago address urges a strenuous life of toil, effort, and national duty. He argues against ease, urges strong navy and army, and warns against timid leaders while praising Lincoln and Grant.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hamilton Club
Chicago
the Tribune
Roosevelt
West
Lincoln
Grant
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