Democratic State Ticket Names For Key Posts
The slate lists W. H. Chamberlain of Buchanan county for Secretary of State G. S. Wirrer of Ida county for Auditor of State W. L. Whitak of Wayne county for Treasurer of State P. B. Wolfe of Clinton county for Judge of Supreme Court Petter A. Dey of Johnson county for Railroad Commissioner and Theodore W. Ivory of Mills county as Supreme Court Reporter.
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W. H. Chamberlain
Buchanan County
G.S. Wirrer
Ida County
W. L. WuHitk
Wayne County
Supreme Court
P. B. Wolfe
Clinton County
Petter A. Dey
Johnson County
Theodore W. Ivory
Mills County
Democrats of the Second Judicial district convention
The Democrats of the Second Judicial district of Town will meet in convention at Ottumwa on Tuesday August 19, 1800 at 2 pm to nominate three district judges and conduct other business. Representation will be two delegates per county plus one additional delegate for each 200 votes and major fraction of votes cast for Horace Boies for governor in 1889. Counties entitled to delegates as follows.
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Second Judicial District
Town
Ottumwa
R.m
Horace Boies
Democratic County Convention at Fairfield Iowa
The Democrats of Jefferson county will meet in delegate convention at the court house in Fairfield on Saturday September 20 1890 at 16 oclock P M to nominate candidates for County Attorney Clerk of District Court Recorder of Deeds and Member Board of Supervisors. Delegates allotted by precincts with representation based on Horace Roies gubernatorial votes. Primaries set for September 13 at P M unless changed by township committeeman.
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Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
Iowa
Blaine Backs Reciprocity With Latin American States
Mr Blaine declares support for reciprocal trade with the Latin states of South America. The Democratic state platform strengthens the stance by backing reciprocity with the entire world.
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Blaine
South America
Chicago Census Count Heights to Over One Million
The census bureau reports Chicago's population at 1 098 576, up 595 391 in ten years, making it the second most populous city in the United States and surpassing Philadelphia by 53 652.
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Chicago
United States
Philadelpha
Ingersoll Endorses Tough Stance Against Infant Industry Policy
Col. Robert G. Ingersol backs resisting the Chinese policy of the McKinley bill. He warns that protecting infant industries is futile once they grow. he likens cradle rocking to forcing industries to stand on their own or risk harming the economy.
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Robert G. Ingersol
Illinois Lawmaker Quorum Vote Censured by Speaker
Seven years earlier a Republican member of the Illinois Legislature refused to vote, breaking the quorum. Speaker Collins asked James G. Blaine whether nonvoting members could be counted. Blaine replied that members not voting cannot be counted. they may be censured, but their presence is only acknowledged if they respond to roll call.
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Illinois
Collins
Blaine
Washington
L. C. Collins
House
U. L Representatives
Springfield
Ills
James G. Blaine
National Democrat
Suppression of free speech debate in congress draws outcry
The Iowa Democrats mock Republican claims of free speech suppression while noting the McKinley bill’s 18 pages exist but only 16 were debated. Critics ask how a system limits discussion on major measures affecting constituents and the nation.
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Iowa
Congress
Stour City Journal
House
Dubuque
Iowa Democrats rally behind Boies era at Cedar Rapids convention
The largest Democratic convention in Iowa history approved a pro Boies platform, praised the party’s revival, and pledged victory in the fall. Delegates, including G. B. McFall and R. G. Phelps, praised the ticket led by W. H. Chamberlain and W. L. White with backing from notable figures like C. H. Mackey and P. B. Wolfe.
Election set for November 4 this year
The election date is scheduled for November 4 this year. Voters are asked to prepare, with local ballots detailing candidates and measures.
Sugar tariff bounty opposition by Ameri can Tron and Steel leader
Mr Swank, secretary of the American Tran and Steel Association, opposes paying a bounty on sugar manufacture. He says the tariff is a tax concession by Republicans and favors a few individuals.
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Mr. Swank
American Tron and Steel Association
Indignation Meeting in Birmingham Targets Prohibition Folly
An indignation meeting was held in Birmingham to protest the original package business and the prohibition policy that caused the trouble. The article suggests a stronger preemptive protest could have been organized earlier.
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Birmingham
Death of Irish Patriot John Boyle O Reily Winds Irish Mourning
John Boyle O Reily editor of the Boston Pilot and noted Irish patriot died suddenly about five o'clock Sunday morning from chloral taken to induce sleep. His death will be mourned by Irish hearts and patriotic men across the community.
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John Boyle O Reily
Boston Pilot
Iris
Statewide Dealers Exit Amid Legal Uncertainty
Local dealers in original packages across the state shut down as some lawyers push for further state legislation to implement a recent congressional act. Few are willing to risk defeat in court, prompting widespread business closures.
Central Figure Ed Campbell Highlighted at State Convention
The Ottumwa Democrat notes ex-US Marshal Ed Campbell of Jefferson County as a central hotel lobby figure. Described as wise and clear headed, Campbell’s counsel is sought by many. The anecdote mentions his difficulty sleeping in a tight six by six room with five occupants.
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Ottumwa Democrat
United States
Ed. Campbell
Jefferson County
Campbell
Kell's Iowa Turf promotes horsemen in Iowa
A new candidate for horsemen in Iowa, Kell's Iowa Turf, edited by Phil S Kell at Des Moines, publishes a neat sixteen page three column sheet full of horse and turf news. Subscriptions are two dollars per year and Kell leverages extensive publishing experience to offer value beyond price.
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Iowa
Kell
Y Phil
Republicans Confront Dissatisfaction After County Convention
Widespread GOP discontent follows last Saturday's county convention. Sippel defeat and Taylor nomination trigger harsh critiques of Lewis two-term stance while Cassel seeks a third term. Ross named attorney amid trades leaves lingering bad blood and personal grievances among candidates.
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Sippel
Taylor
Lewis
Cassel
Ross
Reception for Gov Boies and Sen Mills at Creston
The Democracy of southwestern Iowa hosts a reception for Iowa Governor Horace Boies and Texas tariff reform advocate Roger Mills at the Blue Grass Palace in Creston on August 21 and 22. The governor speaks at 3:00 PM on the 21st, Mills delivers a tariff address at 10:50 AM on the 22nd. Democrats are invited to attend and visit the exposition with half fare rail travel offered.
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Iowa
Horace Boies
Roger (. Mills
Texas
Blue Grass Palace
Creston
Mills
Blue Grass Place
Fullen Named Democratic State Committee Chair in Iowa
The Democratic Party in southeastern Iowa and Jefferson County hails Chas. D. Fullen of Fairfield as chairman of the Iowa Democratic State Committee. A longtime member and former secretary, Fullen is praised for party leadership, political tact, and his ability to spot weaknesses in opponents. The editorial lauds the honor as well deserved and anticipates strong results under his guidance.
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Iowa
Jefferson County
Cedar Rapids
Chas
D. Fullen
Fairfield
Democratic State Committee
Fullen
Blaine’s reciprocity shift signals broader free trade push
The Louisville Courier Journal argues that Charles Blaine’s embrace of reciprocity with Latin America exposes a pivot in Republican thinking. It says Blaine moves from tariff protection to expanding foreign markets, arguing for free trade as a safeguard for American industry even at the cost of protectionist duties.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Blaine
Latin-America
Republian
Cleveland
Mr. Blaine
Latin America
Frye
Maine
Europe
Asia
Africa
Courier Journal
Trade Protection and the Modern Joshua
The passage argues that increasing markets will stimulate manufacturers and agriculture, calling the policy a form of protection regardless of the label. It likens the shift to a Joshua-like blast breaking down the old Jericho of entrenched protection, contending the name is less important than the outcome.
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Joshua
Jericho
Slander War Over Council Bluffs Census Claims
A Republican contemporary rebuts a Ledger slander accusing Council Bluffs of misrepresenting census data. It asserts the city has grown in population over five years, disputes a 5 000 loss figure, and attacks the Ledger as deceitful and malicious while defending Council Bluffs as progressive and metropolitan.
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Council Blutts
Fairfield Ledger
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Iowa Cities
Conference bill passage and enactment into law described
The conference committee bill passed the house last week and has been signed by the president to become law. It extends state and territorial liquor laws to alcohol entering or remaining in those areas, enacting police powers to regulate imports as if produced locally. Vote was 120 to 93 with cross party support and specific bipartisan names listed.
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Conference Committee
House
Wilson
Senate
Republicans Nominate Ticket in Local Judicial District
The district Republicans nominate Chas. D. Leggett of Fairfield T. M. Fee of Centerville and W. E. Chambers of Ottumwa. Emotions run high among Emery supporters in Ottumwa as Jefferson county delegates pivot from the Prohibition candidate to an unexpected nominee W. B. Chambers.
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Chas. D. Leggett
Fairfield
T. M. Fee
Centerville
W. E. Chambers
Ottumwa
Emery
Jefferson County
Wapello
W. B. Chambers
Democratic State Platform and Leadership Rally in Iowa
Iowa voters face a constitutional revision this fall as Democratic leadership touts a strong slate. C. D. Fallen chairs the state central committee with Thos. H. Lee as secretary and Sam Cobn as treasurer. The Cedar Rapids platform is declared clear and ambitious, while national commentary questions the McKinley tariff's benefits for farmers.
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State Central Committee
C. D. Fullen
Fairfield
Thos. H. Lee
Red Oak
Sam Cobn
Muscatine
Iowa Weather and Crops Week Ending August 8
The Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports an average weekly temperature near 50 degrees, with above normal sunshine. Rainfall from passing showers on the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th eased drought, though hail and wind caused local damage in several counties including Union and Saylor. Crop prospects improved with past week rains. corn expected to reach about 75 percent of an average, potatoes and late crops also showing gains. notes from Mt. Pleasant and Washington record light rains and mixed effects on corn.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Central Station
Des Moines
Union
Saylor
Croos
Secretar Shaffer
HiNry
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
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