Democratic State Ticket Candidates Listed
The slate includes Governor Fred E. White of Webster for the top post, Lieutenant Governor M. L. Bevis of Mount Ayr, Justice of the Supreme Court A. Van Wagenen of Sioux City, Railway Commissioner W. H. Calhoun of Marshalltown, and Superintendent of Public Instruction P. B. Holst of Boone.
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Fred E. White
Webster
M. L. Bevis
Mount Ayr
Supreme Court
A. van Wagenen
Sioux City
W. H. Calhoun
Marshalltown
P. B. Holst
Boone
Democratic platform of 1896 and Bryan support in Iowa
A 1890s Iowa Democratic platform endorses the Chicago platform of 1896 and Bryan for 1900. It condemns the Philippine war, praises Cuba and Spain war conduct, attacks imperialism and trusts, calls for trust suppression, reform of convict labor, liquor law revision, and condemns Leslie M. Shaw's administration as well as the Republican Party.
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Iowa
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
United States
Cuba
Spain
Philippines
Congress
Oriental Islands
George Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Republican Party
Leslie M. Shaw
Question on Democratic Party leadership in Iowa
If J. S. Murphy of the Dubuque Telegraph does not run the Democratic Party of Iowa, who leads it instead.
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J. S. Murphy
The
Dubuque
Political calculation amid party ticket victory aims
The text argues it may be easier for the Democratic party to declare for a 16 to 1 ratio next year, but stresses the core goal is securing enough votes to elect the ticket.
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Democratic Party
Bryan Draws Record Crowd in Des Moines Speech
William J. Bryan spoke to the largest political meeting ever held in Des Moines the night before the Democratic convention. He retained his strong drawing power and impact with the audience.
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J. Bryan
Des Moines
Bryan
Convicts to Work Building Iowa Roads
The Sioux City Tribune urges the state to use convicts in penitentiaries to manufacture brick for road building, arguing the board of control should put inmates to work on road projects.
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Sioux City Tribune
Board of Control
Iowa
Spartan constable arrests son over beer keg incident
The constable who jailed his own son at Valley Junction for drinking a keg of beer is criticized for not paying the fine and forcing a five day jail term. The piece argues a father should protect and support his child in such scrapes.
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Valley Junction
Iowa Democrats drop 16 to 1 gold standard stance
The Iowa Democratic platform no longer endorses free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. The party had insisted on 8 to 1 for three years before, and observers see a slight weakening in their position.
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Democratic Party of
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Beckwith
Illinois
Bryan Stands Firm for 16 Tol Beliefs
Mr. Bryan remains steadfast for 16 tol, bold and outspoken about his views. He is respected for the courage of his opinions even by skeptics who disagree with him.
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Bryan
Democrats urged to back bimetallism guiding next year
Croker opposes expansion and praises Bryan stirring democratic opinion toward supporting bimetallism. The remark prompts a call for the party to declare for bimetallism next year and let congress tackle the ratio question, enabling a party fight on new issues.
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Croker
Bryan
Congress
Notable point on trust prosecution burden cited
Cato Selle notes that Attorney General Griggs shifted trust prosecution to states, Attorney General Remley of Iowa passed the duty to county attorneys, and Scott county’s attorney may follow a precedent by entrusting the matter to the courthouse janitor.
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Sioux Cityity Tribune
Cato Selle
Griggs
Remley
Iowa
Scott County
Court House
Conquest of the Filipinos Provokes Debate
The piece argues that conquest is separate from expansion and that the United States has no moral right to impose government on the Philippines if the people reject it. It notes strong Filipino resistance and urges sober consideration by the public.
Democratic Convention at Des Moines Divided by Radical Minorities
The Des Moines Democratic state convention moved toward harmony yet was controlled by radicals. The debate centered on Sells versus White with Sells declining the nomination after Bryan urged him to accept. The platform, leaning toward 16 to 1, favored radical stances while conservatives hoped for broader appeal.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Fred White
Keokuk County
Democratic Party
Cato Sells
Katio
Irou
Sells
White
United States
Iowa
Bryan
Democratic State Committee
Republican State Committee
Cummins
Seils
Mr. Sells
Walsh
National Democratic Committee
Des Moines Leader Readers Silver Omission Signals Shift
The Des Moines Leader argues the omission of "16 to 1" from the state platform signifies a strategic concession to gold Democrats. It says the Chicago platform remains reaffirmed, yet the move shows less emphasis on silver and more on trust, imperialism, and the income tax.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Old Settlers Day Revered Addresses Recall Iowa Pioneers
The twenty first annual Old Settlers Association reunion in the park drew a large crowd on a sunny day. Dr Wiley A Jones of Cantril delivered the keynote reminisces of early county life and social amusements, while Mrs Joel Turney and others read papers detailing hardship and growth in Henry County Iowa. The afternoon featured accounts of settlement, travel from Burlington in 1838, and village life describing cabins, crops, and encounters with Indigenous peoples.
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Old Settler’s Association
Norvell
Wiley A. Jones
Cantril
F. O. Danielson
Jones
F. M. Stephenson
Packwood
W. E. Cowan
Libertyville
Hiram Heaton
August Walgren
Sweden
America
John Williamson
John
Iowa
Joel Turney
Missouri
Henry County
J. S. McKenney
Messrs
McLean
Mississippi
Burlington
Washington County
Wayland
Indiana
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Democratic Platform
the Tribune
OLD Settlers’ Day
Rochelle
Calumet
Farad
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
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