Democrats to Convene Delegates in Ft Madison Iowa
The Democrats of Iowa’s First Congressional District plan a delegate convention in Ft Madison on Wednesday September 5th 1894 at 11 A M to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates will be apportioned by county including Des Moines Henry Van Buren Washington and others as listed by the Democratic Congressional Committee.
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Iowa
Ft. Madison
Des Moines
van Buren
Gse
Washington
Democratic Congressional Committee
Harerah For Alabama Victory boosts state ticket
The Alabama election returned a large democratic win with Oates leading and the state ticket, estimates place the majority between ten and thirty thousand. The legislature is expected to remain Democratic as Kolb and allies are defeated. Senator Hoar and the Boston Home Market Club should focus on populists.
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Alabama
Oates
Kolb
Senator Hoar
Boston
Black Friday Fire Nearly Destroys Phillips Wisconsin
On July 28 a devastating blaze swept through Phillips Wisconsin threatening to wipe out the town. Local firefighters battled flames as smoke rose above the community and prevented total destruction.
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Phillips
Wisconsin
Corbett-Jackson clash flares anew in heated newspapers battle
The long running feud between Corbett and Jackson papers intensifies with renewed public sparring. Editors trade sharp calls and editorial rebukes as the dispute resurfaces with renewed vigor.
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Corbett-Jackson
It Takes Nerve to Advertise and Lance a Felon
A reader notes bold moves in tough times praising advertising amid hardship and the bold step of pursuing a felon. The remark highlights courage and social action as community responses.
Governor Peck Aids Sufferers With Forest Fire Provisions
Governor Peck dispatches a train load of provisions to northern Wisconsin forest fire victims and is hailed as an angel of charity not a bad boy.
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Peck
Wisconsin
New York Democracy Prepares to Thash Platt Puppets
The New York Democracy shows resolve in opposing Tom Platt’s faction, signaling a campaign to deliver a decisive political rebuke and defend its own platform against entrenched party puppetry.
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New York Democracy
Tom Platt
Maine campaign refusals and Thomas B Reed’s presidential aims
The article notes whether Mr Harrison and Governor McKinley declined participation in Maine campaign efforts and discusses how this might relate to Thomas B Reed's own presidential ambitions. It presents the political context and possible implications without asserting a direct, confirmed link.
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Harrison
McKinley
Maine
Thomas B. Reed
New Democratic State Central Leader Appointed
Fletcher Howard of Sheldon becomes chairman of the Democratic state central committee, succeeding Charles D. Fullen. The district gains Alex Jolnstone of Keokuk as its new member.
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Fletcher Howard
Sheldon
Democratic State Central Committee
Chas. D. Fullen
Alex. Jolnstone
Keokuk
Iowa Republicans Distance From State Issues Boldly
The Iowa Republicans made no mention of Iowa affairs in their state platform and criticized their governor's calibre, a stance the Democrats also acknowledge.
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Iowa
Policy Statement at Democratic Convention Speech
The temporary presiding officer criticized the last Republican legislature for unsettled state policy, calling it a departure from the state's settled policy. He framed the remark as a key point of the convention’s discourse and emphasized the need for policy stability.
Democratic Judicial Convention in Session at Ottumwa
The district's democratic judicial convention meets today in Ottumwa and hopes to set a better example than the republican delegates at their convention, urging members to return home sober.
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Ottumwa
Democrats to Campaign in Missouri with Prominent Speakers
Missouri Democrats announce a campaign tour featuring Vice President Stevenson Speaker Crisp and Chairman Wilson among others from outside the state. The event signals intensified party activity as the national figures join local Democrats in the campaign season.
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Missouri
Stevenson
Crisp
Wilson
Sugar trust rushes to stockpile raw sugar before tariff
The sugar trust aims to load up its warehouses with all available raw sugar ahead of the new tariff law. President Cleveland has gained numerous friends despite some foes, and public discernment of politicians remains unpredictable.
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Sugar Trust
Cleveland
Tariff Debates Reflect Senate Split Over Protectionist Gop
The article notes President Cleveland may be mistaken on tariffs and fears protectionist senators in the Democratic ranks. It argues that if his view proves wrong, more than nine-tenths of the Democratic party will be in the same bind.
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Cleveland
Senseless Poll of NY County Democratic Chairmen
A Republican paper polls the chairmen of New York state county Democratic committees, a proceeding described as senseless and lacking substantive value. The item highlights partisan framing and questions the usefulness of such inquiries.
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Democratic Committees
New York State
Public bias used against Catholic clerk candidate
The piece notes Republican chairmen rarely condemn Senator Hill over the tariff vote. It says Catholic connections are weaponized to block a convention candidate for county clerk, a tactic blamed for defeating John McHugh for railroad commissioner and likely to thwart Henry in the clerk race.
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Senator Hill
John McHugh
Mr. Henry
Bryan Declares Nebraska Senate Candidacy with Free Coinage Views
Congressman Wm J Bryan announces his bid for Nebraska senator to succeed Manderson. He backs a revenue tariff, a graduated income tax, and free coinage of silver at two to one. He states his aim to work with all parties toward repealing unjust laws, and his supporters urge backing a strong Democrat even if free coinage stance differs.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Manderson
Bryan
Baldwin the Democratic Turncoat at Iowa Conclave
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lauds Baldwin as temporary chairman of the Republican state convention while noting his past conversion to democracy and support for Cleveland. It contrasts Baldwin with Bob Ingersoll and comments on Republican sentiment about his shift and speech.
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Cedar Rapids
Baldwin
Cazette
Cleveland
Bob Ingersoll
Bob
Johnny Baldwin
Demcratic infighting alleged by Colonel Eiboeck in Iowa letter
Colonel Joseph Eiboeck of Des Moines accuses leading Democrats of betraying him in a bid for the Des Moines post office. He prints telegrams between Washington and Des Moines and singles out John H. Gear in the Hunter interest as evidence of duplicity. He argues party leaders collude with Republican officials to dispose of Democratic patronage and calls for mass sympathy from Iowa Democrats who oppose railroad influence and Washington meddling.
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Joseph Eiboeck
Des Moines
Democracy of
Colonel Eiboeck
Iowa
C., B. & Q. Railroad
John H. Gear
Washington
Mc Cleveland
Congress
Democratic Ticket and Platform from Des Moines Convention
The Democratic state convention in Des Moines nominated a slate: Secretary H. F. Dale, Auditor John Whitefield, Treasurer L. W. White, Supreme Judge long term John Cliggett, Supreme Judge short term E. M. Mitchell, Attorney General J. D. F. Smith, Bailiff Commissioner W. L. Parker, Clerk of Supreme Court T. R. North, and Supreme Court Reporter J. J. Shea.
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Des Moines
John Cliggett
Democratic Platform of Iowa Party Urges Tariff Reform and Direct Senate Vote
The Iowa Democratic platform denounces trusts and favors a revenue tariff to curb misdeeds. praises President Cleveland and tariff reform. blames Republican policy for financial stringency. endorses gold and silver coinage with paper at par. calls for direct election of U S senators, liberal veterans pensions, and local option alcohol laws. condemns mulet bill and nonpartisan state board control.
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Democratic Party
Iowa
Congress
Europe
Cleveland
Wilson
United States
House of Representatives
Democratic Congress
Democratic Party of
Lowa
Republican Party
Republican speech attacks tax levy and free trade stance
The text criticizes the last Republican legislature for raising state taxes by about half a million dollars and attacks Sam Clark as a true free trader. It notes Democrats favor their own candidate and will not back Clark on free trade, urging voters to consider the issue in the fall congressional race.
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Congress
Sam Clark
Debs Misses Train Exit Sparks Light Moment
Labor Leader Debs and his wife rushed to catch a Chicago Terre Haute train but reached the Pullman car after it began moving. They jumped aboard a day coach as the train pulled away, drawing lighthearted laughter from onlookers. Debs himself smiled at the awkward dash.
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Debs
Chicago
Terre Haute
Ind
Debs Opposes Populist Plan for Government Railway Ownership
The piece argues against Debs and populists who favor government ownership of railways. It cautions that federal control would strain the treasury, empower centralized government, and threaten republican liberty, warning that railways would be followed by telegraphs and broader confiscation.
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Debs
United States
Sam
Free Trial Offer for Dr King’s New Discovery and Life Pills
Advertises free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery and New Life Pills, with a sample box and Guide to Health and Household Instructor sent to H E Bucklen & Co. Chicago, available through Clarke’s drug store, guaranteed to do good at no cost.
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Dr. King
H. EB. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Clarke's
Birth of Protection The Infant Wears a Beard in Iowa
Ex Governor Boies as permanent chairman of the Democratic state convention in Des Moines spoke plainly on tariff history and its impact. He traced a century of protective tariffs, revenue needs, and political battles from Lincoln era to McKinley, urging reform and noting Democratic promises for free raw materials and restrained taxation.
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Iowa
Boies
Des Moines
Frientlemen
Repubic
Democratic Defense of Protection and Trust in Electors
A political speech defends protective tariffs as essential and warns against surrendering principle for party gain. The speaker criticizes Democrats for blame over a financial panic and argues the electorate will demand accountability, noting decades under protection and the rise of destitute crowds seeking aid.
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Democratic Party
Congress
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L. W. White
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J. D. F. Smith
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W. L. Parker
Supreme Court
T. R. North
Supreme Court Reporter
J. J. Shea
Board of Control
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