Democratic County Convention Call for Jefferson County Iowa
The Democratic party of Jefferson County Iowa calls a delegate convention in Fairfield at the court room on September 3 1898 at eleven A M to select delegates for the state and congressional conventions and nominate county officers including Clerk Auditor County Attorney Recorder and Supervisor. Delegates are apportioned by township and votes for Governor 1897. Primary delegates meet September 1 at 7 30 P M at local voting places. By order of the Democratic county central committee J F Ready Chairman.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Marshalltown
F. E. White
Democratic County Central Committee
Call for Democratic State Convention in Iowa
The Iowa Democrats invite delegates to Marshalltown on September 7 1898 at 10:00 AM to nominate state officials and conduct party business. Delegates allocated by county with 200 votes and over 100 cast for Governor F E White. total 1030. Open invitation to all voters aligned with the 1896 national and 1895-6 state platforms to attend primaries and select delegates.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Marshalltown
Supreme Court
F. E. White
Democratic Congressional Delegates Meet in Farmington Iowa
The Democrats of the First Congressional District will hold a delegate convention in Farmington Iowa on Wednesday September 14 at 11 A M to nominate a candidate for Congress and conduct other business A new congressional committee to elect will also be formed Representation is allocated by county Des Moines Lee Van Buren J P Hornish Chairman A R Miller Secretary
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Farmington
Iowa
Lee Louisa van Buren
Washington
Congressional Committee
J. P. Hornish
A. R. Miller
Judicial slate for Second District judges listed
Democratic ticket announces judicial candidates for the Second Judicial District. W H G Jaques from Wapello Henry C Taylor from Davis C Leech C M Stuart from Lucas county comprise the slate for judgeship.
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W. H. G. Jaques
Wapello County
Henry C. Taylor
Davis County
Iowa bill for blank books prompts GOP disappointment
Republicans lamented the Democrats did not oppose the war effort while the Iowa state printer submitted a bill for two blank books used by the state, totaling $1,000.
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Iowa
Arrow Shots Impress Washington Democrat Readers
The Arrow-Shots in the Washington Democrat draw steady attention as they almost always hit the center with engaging reading.
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Washington Democrat
Democrats Set Primary Election for Thursday September First
Democrats statewide organize primaries next Thursday evening to elect delegates to the county convention. Community clubs and local voters are urged to participate and support the party slate.
Resignation of Col. Jackson from the 50th Iowa
The resignation of Col. Jackson of the 50th Iowa at Jacksonville was regretted by the entire regiment. Col. Jackson was popular with his men and officers.
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Col. Jackson
Iowa
Jacksonville
Early mustering out of the 52nd at Chickamauga
The 52nd Regiment is mustered out early at Chickamauga amid reports of disease and poor soldier health. Soldiers face difficult conditions as many are reported in bad condition.
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52Nd
Chickamauga
Ayer
Nomination Split in Fairfield Township Board Race
Freshwater carried the Fairfield township delegates while Armstrong, also from Fairfield, received the nomination, revealing a split within the local board race and highlighting intra town division.
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Freshwater
Fairfield Township
Armstrong
Gobble Backed by Muscatine County Democrats for Congress
Muscatine county Democrats instruct delegates to support John M. Gobble for the second district congressional nomination. Gobble has many local friends who will be glad to see him honored.
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Muscatine County
John M. Gobble
Judge Leggett Welcomes Strayed Republicans on Silver Issue
In a brief convention speech last Saturday Judge Leggett delivered an emphatic line calling his “welcome house” to Republicans who had drifted into the opposition camp over the silver issue two years ago. One such prominent Republican was a convention delegate.
Populist Leader Marion Butler Surrenders at Greenville Speech
Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina national chairman of the Populist Party declares at Greenville Texas on the 19th that he will not align with either old party before the next national election. He vows no trades or combines with the old parties and signals a move toward anti fusionism.
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Greenville
Texas
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Prosperity Foretold by Atlanta Constitution Outlook
The Atlanta Constitution predicts a bright business future with a general boom across the South. Georgia leads, Atlanta at the front, and a jubilant winter ahead with a strong Thanksgiving and Christmas season.
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Atlanta Constitution
South
Georgia
Atlanta
Fairfield Demand Shapes County Board Nominations
The editorial argues one board member should be from Fairfield and a businessman. It criticizes the Republican choice of farmer Armstrong, noting Fairfield delegates gave him only two of twenty eight votes on the ballot and one on the informal tally, urging local representation.
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Fairfield
Armstrong
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills End Pain and Fatigue Claims
A testimonial from Margaret V. Walker of Wick, Iowa, says Hood's Sarsaparilla relieved a side pain and fatigue after use. She also notes her son recovered from erysipelas and another recovered appetite and strength. Hood's Pills are described as easy to take and to operate for indigestion and headache.
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Hood
Margaret V. Walker
Wick
Owa
Merckens Nominated for County Clerk by Republicans
After years of service and labor for party interests John H. Merckens was named the county's Republican nomination for clerk of the courts at last Saturday's meeting. While many friends deem he did not deserve it, backers say he leveraged party favors and wide acquaintances to secure the draft amid surface grumbling and threats.
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John H. Merckens
Merckens
Criticism of War Department Leadership Targets Secretary Alger
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues that wartime criticism of the War Department has been withheld until peace nears. It accuses Secretary Alger of causing breakdowns in the commissary quartermasters and medical branches by appointing inexperienced or unqualified staff to favor personal friends and political allies.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
War Department
Alger
Spain at war’s end faces heavy debt burden and slow recovery
The article notes Spain’s debt surpassing two billion dollars with a yearly interest of about 140 million while revenues lag around 150 million. It warns that stripped colonies and domestic burdens will raise taxes, pressuring industry and veteran unemployment, as unrest may grow amid potential new revolts.
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St. Paul Pioneer
Spain
Canaries
Peninsula
Balm's swift relief praised in New Hampshire letter
Mrs Franklin Freeman of Dove New Hampshire writes that Ely Bros Balm reached her quickly and gave relief after the first use. She praises Ely's Cream Balm and notes full size 50c trial 10c and mail order from Ely Bros 56 Warren St New York City.
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Dove, N. H
Ely Bros
Ely
Franklin Freeman
Warren St
N. Y
Ice Cream and Soda Tap at Post Office Restaurant
The post office restaurant now offers ice cream and soda with all summer drinks on tap. Patrons can enjoy the new cooling options alongside existing menu items in a seasonally refreshed dining space.
Navy Board Plans Largest Battleships to World’s Highest Power
The Navy Department will seek Congress authorization to build three 13 000 to 14 000 ton battleships with at least nineteen knots, three first class cruisers over 12 000 tons at twenty two knots, and fast armored cruisers around 5000 to 6000 tons. The plan aims for speed and hull protection, with armor and calibers debated, and notes rapid deterioration from tropical marine growth.
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Navy Department
Congress
Cervera
Naval Board of Construction
Alabama
Kearsarge
New York
Brooklyn
Olympia
Dewey
Detroit
Marblehead
Atlanta
Boston
United States
O'Neill
Europe
Cuban insurgents and the peace bearing on their future
The St Louis Republic argues that Cuban insurgents were not named in peace talks. It says they fought bravely for emancipation, will gain citizenship in a democratic Cuba, and will be cared for by the United States during the transition. Leaders may receive honors in the new republic.
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St. Louis Republic
Cuba
United States
Republic
New Republic
Alger Must Go From War Department Says Mass Boston
Sioux City Tribune cites William E. Curtis on Massachusetts veterans arriving home with neglect in hospitals and delays. The piece accuses the War Department of incompetence and political favoritism under Secretary Alger, calling for his retirement.
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ALGER
Sioux City Tribune
War Department
Santiago
Massachusetts
William E. Curtis
Chicago Record
Boston
Red Cross
Hell
American Soldier praised for contempt of death by Rupert Hughes
Rupert Hughes lauds the American soldiers in the Criterion for supreme courage and a notable trait, contempt of death. He cites high casualty rates at Shiloh, Gettysburg, Petersburg and other battles, arguing Americans fought with unprecedented tenacity despite vast losses.
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Keokuk Gate City
Rupert Hughes
Criterion
New York
Rochefort
Cavil
Shiloh
Murfreesboro
Chickamauga
Santiago
Shafter
Hughes
Balaklava
Gettysburg
Petersburg
Metz
Mars-la-Tour
Plevna
Texas
Antietam
North Carolina
American Heroism in Civil War and Spanish Campaigns
The narrative cites Grant’s week ending May 12, 1865, noting extreme Union losses at Wilderness and Spotsylvania, then contrasts with Howe Hughes’s analysis of American prowess. It highlights Captain Ducat and the Twenty fourth Regulars at San Juan, the Ninth Infantry at El Caney, and praises officers and the unyielding spirit of American soldiers in combat.
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Grant
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Napoleon
Marengo
Wellington
Waterloo
Hughes
Santiago
Plevna
Ducat
Twenty-fourth Regulars
San Juan
Ninth Infantry
el Caney
Testimonials for Hood's Sarsaparilla by Honest People
Honest people write testimonials about Hood's Sarsaparilla to share what it has done for them.
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Hood
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Walnut
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Packwood Abingdon Ave
Batavia Brookville
Buchanan
Lockridge
Round Prairie
Cedar
Liberty
Des Moines
Aps
Henry Jefferson
Lee
Louisa van Buren
J. R. Burgess
Dem
E. M. Carr
Sec
Y Dem
THE
Tribune
Lewis
J.B. Lewis CO
Mass
J. F. Wilson, Jr
C. C. Leech
T. M. Stuart
Lucas County
NAVY
Royal
Dandruff
Ayers
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