Iowa Democrats Plan Des Moines Delegate Convention
The Iowa Democrats announce a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 16 1899 at 10 a m to nominate candidates for Governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent public instruction and railroad commissioner. Each county earns delegates by population and votes for Fred E White in 1897 with invitations extended to party supporters to participate per the state committee. Frederick Townsend chairs and G A Huffman serves as secretary.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Fred E. White
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Fred Townsend
G. A. Huffman
Cummins campaign challenges Gear despite initial optimism
The article notes Gear’s confidence fading as Cummins gains ground, overturning early expectations of an easy victory. It highlights the campaign’s shifting dynamic and the growing concern among Gear supporters.
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Gear
Cummins
County Democrats Urged to Attend August Primary
Democrats are urged to turn out for the primaries set for Thursday August 10th. Voters supporting the ticket should make it their business to be there and cast their ballots.
Labor Shortage Hits Northwest Wheat Fields
Reports show a great scarcity of labor in the northwest wheat fields with wages ranging from two to three and a quarter dollars per day. Employment agencies advertise nationwide but cannot locate workers for fields railroads or mines.
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Northwest
Republicans Expect Legislation On Financial Question
The Republicans say they will legislate on the financial question in the coming session of Congress. Observers doubt swift action as the presidential campaign looms. The drift policy may gain advocates in the near term.
Bryan Invited to Speak in Des Moines Democratic Convention
The advocate Wa J Bryan is invited to attend the upcoming democratic convention at Des Moines and to address the night before. The note questions whether Bryan’s presence signals lack of trust in the party’s own membership to decide its questions.
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J. Bryan
Des Moines
Bryan
Iowa Republicans Convene in Des Moines On Platform and Nominations
The Iowa state convention met in Des Moines with focus on the platform, Gear and Cummins support, and the supreme court nomination. The platform bears national significance as an Iowa speaker and Senator Allison chairs the senate Appropriations Committee.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Allison
Senate Committee On Appropriations
The Wave of Prosperity
The State Line Democrat notes widespread prosperity in the west and northwest with strong grain crops, rising exports, and booming industry. It cautions that real prosperity requires fair wealth distribution so all receive their share of the annual gains.
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Pittsburg
Stone supports independent Democratic party leadership at Chicago
At the Democratic National Committee meeting in Chicago Mr. Stone of Missouri urged the party to abandon advisory alliances and keep control within a new eleven member executive committee. Senator Tillman backed the stance, criticizing auxiliary organizations as attempts to control the party and urging rejection of entangling alliances.
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Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Stone
Missouri
Democratic Party
Tillman
South Carolina
Pitchfork Statesman
Beloved Ex-Governor Boies Seeks Democratic Platform
Ex Governor Boies arrives in Waterloo and heads to Dubuque as chairman of arbitrators over a $750,000 water works dispute. He dodges a question on 1900 Democratic standard bearer then advocates bimetalism and opposes a gold standard as essential to democracy. He urges unity on the money issue and Philippine independence to shape the campaign.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Boies
Dubuque
Boyes
Philippines
Frioods
Congress
Pilippine Islands
Tobacco Shortage Triggers Convict Strike At Anamosa
The state board of control order cutting tobacco to two ounces per convict per week meets resistance at Anamosa prison. About 300 of 500 inmates refused to work on Saturday and Monday, were confined, and later partially resumed work after threats of relief. Warden Hunter shows little sympathy, as the tobacco ban harms discipline and morale, though some inmates promised to return if the order is modified.
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Anamosa
State Board of Control
Hunter
Board of Control
Morgan and Johnston clash over Bryan in Alabama politics
In Burlington Gazette Senator Morgan questions nominating William Jennings Bryan again for 1900. Governor Johnston counters by pledging to lead a Bryan delegation in Alabama. Morgan backs a gold standard ally while Johnston aims to unseat him and win the senate bid.
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Alabama
Wm.j. Bryan
Bryan
Wm. J. Bryan
Morgan
Johnston
Johnson
United States Senate
Senator Morgan
Gorman
Gray
Telegraph Critiques 16 to 1 Doctrine in Iowa Politics
The Dubuque Telegraph condemns the 16 to 1 factional rule shaping Iowa Democratic conventions. It argues only silver delegates should be admitted and warns Republicans in disguise would be barred. SAM. CLARK IN CONVERSATION notes Keokuk figures Sam Clark’s eloquence at a Des Moines convention.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Davenport
Scott County
Telegraph
Guardian
the Telegraph
Roger Williams
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Murphy
Keokuk
Supreme Bench
Washington
Justice Harlan
Sam. Clark
Gate City
Des Moines
Pullman
Henry Clay Dean
Mr. Clark
o—Al. Swalm
Oskaloosa
Cal. Manning
Senator Waterman
Frank Simmons
Ottumwa
Sam Clark
Horace
Scott
Dickens
Sybil
Rock Island Playing Cards Offer from Chicago
The Rock Island playing cards are marketed with one pack sent for 15 cents in stamps. A money order or draft of 50 cents or more in stamps buys four packs, sent by express with charges prepaid. Address John Sebastian G P A C R I P Chicago.
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Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
Chicago
Swamp Root Remedy Offered by Dr Kilmer Co
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims availability in fifty cent and one dollar sizes and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N, Y
Ingersoll Doubt Versus Death at a Brother's Grave
The Omaha World Herald reflects on Colonel Ingersoll's belief in doubt and the power of love at the bier of his brother. It contrasts his gospel of doubt with the consolations of Christian faith and the enduring value of family ties.
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Ingersoll
Omaha World-Herald
Angersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Colonel Ingersoll
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