Dreyfus Trial News and Local Political Moves
The piece notes a strong western crop and announces Abingdon’s Frank P. Mowery as new Democratic county central committee chairman with Frank Jones of this city as secretary. It also reports a sensational incident in the Dreyfus trial in France where the leading counsel for Dreyfus was assassinated.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Frank P. Mowery
Abingdon
Frank Jones
This City
Dreyfus
France
Bryan speaks in Iowa towns after Sunday Fairfield visit
Hon. Wm. J. Bryan rode the early eastbound train to Fairfield on Sunday and left for Allerton after midnight on the Rock Island. He addressed a large Des Moines audience Tuesday evening after talks in Allerton and Fairfield.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Fairfield
Burlington
Rock Island
Allerton
Des Moines
Ingalls Family Jam Notoriety Sparks Post Comment
Rumor spreads that a superior jam by the wife of John J. Ingalls drew Washington Post attention. The paper notes a past era when the Ingalls family did not rely on raspberry jam for its notice or fame.
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John J. Ingalls
The
Washington Post
Des Moines Hosts Major Iowa Democratic Convention
The Iowa Democratic state convention meets in Des Moines with strong support for a platform modification. Indications point to Cato Sells as the likely gubernatorial nominee, though Sells opposed the 16 to 1 ratio and backed Bryan in 1896.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Cato Sells
Sells
Bryan
County Democratic Convention Adopts Chicago Platform Endorses Old Policy
The county convention last Saturday drew strong attendance and broad support for the old ratio while opposing no resolutions. Delegates to the state convention pledged endorsement of the old platform. No county candidates were named and adjournment was set to September ninth to field a ticket.
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Chicago
Cummins
W. O Payne
Chicago Times-Herald
Nevada
Iowa
Powesheik
Jasper
van Buren
Keokuk
Mahaska
Ringgold
Pottawattamie
Gear
Rock Island
Osceola
Delaware
Butler
Franklin
Sioux County
Black Hawk
Palo Alto
Lina
Sens
W. O. Payne
Readers urged to seek toleration over 16 to 1 stance
The Des Moines Gazette edited by S. R. Davis argues for tolerance and reasonable debate within the party. He criticizes intolerance among 16 to 1 advocates and says the party needs leaders with executive ability and plain sense, urging full debate and rejection of gag laws while recognizing that revisiting the old ratio may be wise.
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THE
Tribune
Des Moines Gazette
Gazette
S. R. Davis
Judge Davies
Des’ Moines Gazette
J. W. Bryan
John Sherman
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
United States
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Maine
Havna
Colorado
Josh Billings
Chicago
Kentucky Democracy
Chevalier Bayards
Cato Sells
Horace Boies
Platform over 16 to 1 truce shapes Bryan bid
The piece argues the Democratic platform should avoid endorsing 16 to 1 and instead favor temperance and bimetallism, placing the ratio with Congress. It warns a 16 to 1 stance risks northern state losses and hinders unification around Bryan as a presidential candidate.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles for both women and men. It claims prompt relief, offers sample bottles by mail, and lists fifty cent and dollar sizes at druggists, with mailing information for Binghamton, New York.
Rock Island playing cards offered by mail and express
The Rock Island playing cards are offered at 15 cents per pack by mail. A money order or draft for 50 cents or stamps will secure four packs, with express shipment and prepaid charges. Address JOHN SEBASTIAN, a G P A, C R I P, Chicago. Subscribe for THE TRIBUNE.
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Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
Chicago
Debates on Philippine independence and self government
William Jennings Bryan argues in New York that the United States must avoid forceful conquest of the Philippines and uphold government by consent as proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. He contrasts colonial policy with republican ideals and urges independence for the Filipinos alongside prayers for peace. The piece condemns gunpowder power and calls for nonviolent extension of democracy.
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William Jennings Bryan
New York
Cuba
Philippines
Congress
Spain
Europe
Philippine Islands
Lincoln
William T. Brown
Rochester
N. Y
South America
Orient
Manila
Independence Hall
Springfield
Mass
Lowell
Roosevelt
Washington
Gunton
Gunton’s Magazine (High Priest of the Cause of Protection
United States
England
Republic
PURPOSE OF MUSIC IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
A long public editorial reflects on music education and its growing role in public schools. It lauds Superintendent Andrews for expanding time for music lessons and integrating singing between lessons, arguing music aids character development and mental growth without replacing technical study.
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Chicago Tribune
Andrews
Farmers Read Western Trail Quarterly for Free Year
Rail line issued farmers pamphlet Western Trail for quarterly reading. Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway offers one year free subscription by mail. John Sebastian, G P A, Chicago, signs the notice.
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
John Sebastian
Chicago
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