Democrats Hold Jefferson County Delegate Convention
The Democratic Party of Jefferson County Iowa schedules a Saturday September 3 1898 convention in Fairfield to select delegates to the state and congressional conventions and nominate county officers including Clerk Auditor County Attorney Recorder and Supervisor. Delegates are apportioned by township and voting precinct with one per precinct and one per thirty votes plus fifteen for White in 1897 gubernatorial race. Voters sympathizing with 1896 platform invited to attend primaries September 1 at 7 30 PM at local polling places. county committee member to be chosen.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Marshalltown
F. E. White
Party
Democratic County Central Committee
J. R. Burgess
E. M. Carr
Call for Democratic State Convention in Marshalltown
The Democratic party of Iowa calls a delegate convention in Marshalltown on September 7 1898 at 10 a m to nominate candidates for state offices and conduct other business. Each county has one delegate plus one per 200 votes over 100 cast for F E White, total delegates 1080. Des Moines Henry Jefferson Lee Louisa Van Buren Washington counties listed with 18 10 12 delegates.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Marshalltown
Supreme Court
F. E. White
Evans accused of preying on Spanish ships
The Minneapolis Journal reports Captain Bob Evans accused of preying on Spanish ships. The district democratic convention is set for Farmington on Wednesday September 14. Democrats won Alabama by 70,000, while populists carried six of sixty six counties.
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Minneapolis Journal
Bob Evans
Farmington
Alabama
Wheat deal ruin nearly killed father after seven million loss
The Des Moines Leader notes that when the young Mr. Leiter went broke on a wheat deal totaling seven million dollars the blow nearly killed his father.
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Des Moines
Leiter
Douglass Leaves Republican Party for Democracy
Stephen A. Douglass Jr. has severed ties with the Republican Party and joined the Democratic Party, declaring it a better fit for an honest man.
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Stephen A. Douglass, Jr
Republican Party
The
Democracy
Trio of Brothers Share Golden Wedding Milestone
Three Swinney brothers Garten Isaac and Delaney from Lick Creek township Davis County celebrate their golden wedding anniversaries, each having lived to mark fifty years of marriage. Never before has such a trio sustained lasting marriages.
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Lick Creek Township
Davis County
Garten
Isaac
Delaney Swinney
Texas Republicans Embrace Fusion Amid Democratic Weakness
The piece notes that while Western Republicans denounce Democratic fusion with populists, Texas Republicans in a minority are glad to fuse with them. Iowa might follow if Democrats held a 100000 vote majority.
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West
Texas
Iowa
Garretson Nominated by Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans
In the eleventh district the Democrats have nominated A. S. Garretson for congress and the populists and silver Republicans have as well. The nomination is highly spoken of and a hot contest is anticipated. Garretson was the millionaire boomer of Sioux City years ago.
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A. S. Garretson
Congress
Garretson
Sioux City
Roosevelt aims to take surviving Rough Riders to Paris Exposition
Roosevelt proposes to bring all living Rough Riders from 1900 to the Paris Exposition at his expense. John Jacob Astor reportedly plans to bring the Astor Battery from Manila, both efforts expected to boost the American exhibit.
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Roosevelt
John Jacob Astor
Manila
County party conventions scheduled through September
The county, judicial, state and congressional conventions have been scheduled. The judicial convention met in Ottumwa on August 9 with the county convention planned for September 3 in this city. The state convention will be in Marshalltown on September 7 and the congressional convention in Farmington on September 14.
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Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Farmington
Independence of soldiers pleases generals in Shafter letter
A round robin from several generals to Gen. Shafter praises independent spirit over strict army etiquette. The piece argues that firm self-reliance and willingness to challenge rules keep soldiers from dying needlessly and improve conditions.
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Shafter
Washington
Weaver Nominated by Democrats in Sixth District Race
The Democratic convention nominated Gen J. B. Weaver for Congress in the sixth district after a tight vote of 50 to 47 over Steck of Ottumwa, Burgess declining in Steck’s favor. The piece calls the nomination unwise and predicts defeat, noting many Democrats oppose Weaver and would prefer anyone else to this worn old demagogue.
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J. B. Weaver
Congress
Weaver
Steck
Ottumwa
Burgess
Bailey Defeated Over Territorial Expansion Policy in Texas Convention
Congressman Bailey of Texas led the opposition to immediate Porto Rico acquisition and Cuba annexation conditional on island desire, while the majority backed the resolutions committee. The report advocating annexation in the Philippines and Cuba retention passed by more than two to one, with support from Senator Chilton and others. Bailey was defeated two to one in the convention vote.
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Bailey
Texas
Democratic Party
House
Committee On
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Chilton
Guys. Hogg
Culbertson
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Sores and Pimples
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla can permanently relieve sores humor pimples and similar skin troubles for men women and children, presenting the remedy as a trusted tonic.
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Hood
Roosevelt Letters Spark War Department Tug of War
The Sioux City Tribune notes Secretary Alger delayed printing Roosevelt’s first letter until after Roosevelt released his second urgent appeal for troops at Santiago. Roosevelt sought to save his regiment by moving it to Porto Rico or another site, but initial response was lacking. The second letter, backed by officers at Santiago, pressured administration to act and publish the first letter.
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Sioux City Tribune
Alger
Roosevelt
Santiago
Porto Rico
Wheeler
Rough Riders
Porto Io
Spain poised to accept peace terms and end hostilities
The Spanish cabinet has studied government terms for days and Premier Sagasta has consulted leaders to ensure unity and stability. Peace terms are expected to be agreed upon soon, signaling a potential end to the war.
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Spain
Sagasta
Roosevelt and Alger Clash Over Rough Riders Letter
The piece cites a public back and forth between Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary of War Russell A. Alger. Roosevelt defends the Rough Riders as superb volunteers while Alger retorts that the riders are not superior to other volunteers and warns against inflammatory comparisons.
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Col. Roosevelt
Alger
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Regular Army
Volunteer Army
Rough Riders
R. A. Alger
A Democratic Convert Stephen A Douglass Jr Joins Democrats
Stephen A Douglass Jr renounces republicanism and publicly joins the democratic party in Chicago. He cites government by the people and distrust of trusts, aligning with democratic aims on the Allen law and referendum. Other converts include Henry Wulff and William C Pfister, noted in Chicago politics.
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Stephen A. Douglas
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Stephen A
Illinois
Republican State Central Committee
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas, JR
Democracy
Chicago
George A. Gibbs
Washburne
Carter H. Harrison
Henry Wulff
William C. Pfister
Twentieth Ward
Evading the War Tax and Corporate Evasion
Salt Lake Herald reports on bankers brewers and others transferring war tax costs to customers. It cites New York Press criticism of tax avoidance by wealth interests and notes Standard Oil and Sugar Trust resisting assessments while opposing tax measures for common citizens.
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Salt Lake Herald
New York Press
Express Companies
Telegraph
Standard Oil Company
Sugar Trust
Free Coinage Expected as Indian Mints Reopen
Washington dispatch reports from London private channels claiming Indian mints will reopen for free coinage at an early date. The Indian commission report due before September 1 may clarify details. A 22 to 1 silver ratio is favored by some, potentially raising silver prices and blocking a 16 to 1 restoration. Doubts arise from the unexpected nature of the claim.
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Washington
Denver
Colorado
Times
London
Indian Commission
United States
France
Bears the Signature of CASTORIA in Sidelined Ad
An old advertisement claims CASTORIA bears the signature of its maker and promotes a familiar child’s remedy. The line emphasizes trust and brand heritage to reassure caregivers.
Ottumwa Walsh-Starbuck party reaches Dawson on Yukon voyage
The Walsh-Starbuck Klondiker party from Ottumwa has reached Dawson safely after navigating White Horse and Five Finger rapids. The group, including C. A. Walsh and Dr. J. C. Bonham, numbers 37 from across Iowa, planning to rest a few days then push toward new gold fields on the Yukon.
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Ottumwa
Yukon
Alaska
Dawson
Iowa
Five Finger
C. A. Walsh
J.C. Bonham
John Emerson
Con. Doran
Bert Park
Marshalltown
Starbuck
New State Tax Levy Sparks Public Debate
Des Moines letters dispute claims of tax relief under a 3.3 mill levy. The piece argues the 25 percent assessment applies only to personal property, with real and railroad assessments remaining largely unchanged. It notes a 20 percent rate increase and predicts possible future changes when the 25 percent basis expands to real estate and railroads.
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Des Moines
Register
Executive Council
Nostalgia Cause Of Soldier Death Sparks Debate
A reader notes General Shafter lists a Massachusetts soldier’s death as nostalgia while in Santiago. The piece explains nostalgia as homesickness, recounting Civil War cases and the longing for home that could thwart morale and health, matching both emotional and mortal costs.
Ice Cream and Soda On Tap at Post Office Restaurant
The post office restaurant announces a new summer lineup with ice cream and soda options now available. Patrons can enjoy refreshing treats as the season warms up.
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Lee
Louisa van Buren
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Congressional Committee
J.P. Hornish
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Tribune
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J. B. Lewis Company
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Mass
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