Democratic State Ticket Names for Iowa Elections
The slate lists W. H. Chamberlain of Buchanan county for Secretary of State G. B. Wirrer of Ida county for Auditor W. L. Write of Wayne for Treasurer P. B. Wolfe of Clinton for Supreme Court Judge Cyrus H. Mackey of Keokuk for Attorney General Peter R. A. Dey of Johnson for Railroad Commissioner Theodore W. Ivory of Mills for Supreme Court Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Chamberlain
Buchanan County
G. 8. Wirrer
Ida County
W. L. Write
Wayne County
Supreme Court
P. B. Wolfe
Clinton County
Cyrus H. Mackey
Keokuk County
Petteerr A. Dey
Johnson County
Theodore W. Ivory
Mills County
John J. Seerley for Congress in Iowa’s First District
Des Moines county native John J. Seerley announces his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in Iowa’s First District. He seeks reform and stronger national leadership, listing prior public service and community ties as qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John J. Seerley
Des Moines County
Second District Judges Named by State Appointment
The slate includes E. L. Burton of Wapello County W J Babb of Henry County and Dillon H Payne of Davis County to fill the Second District judgeships as announced by the convening authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Burton
Wapello County
W. J. Babb
Henry County
Dillon H. Payne
Davis County
Jefferson county Democratic delegate convention set for Sept 20 1890
The Democrats of Jefferson county meet in Fairfield Iowa to nominate candidates for County Attorney Clerk of District Court Recorder of Deeds and Member Board of Supervisors. Delegates allotted by precinct with votes for Horace Boles in 1884 as basis. Primaries Sept 13 at 6 PM unless varied by precinct notice in The Fairfield Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
Iowa
Recorder of Deeds
Board of Supervisors
Horace Boles
Blackhawk
Buchanan Cedars
Des Moings
Liberty
PCR
Locust Grove
Penns
Datartia
A.s
Brookville
Round Prairie
Walnut Fairtiela
Fairfield Tribune
County Central Committee
Et Central Committee
B. Taylor
First Ward Democratic Primary in Fairfield Sept 13 1800
The First Ward Democratic primary will be held at the courthouse in Fairfield on Saturday September 13 1800 at 8 o clock p.m. to select four delegates to the county convention elect a member of the county central committee and handle other proper business. Ward Committeeman Snoek announces the meeting.
Third Ward Democratic Primary at Keltner's Fairfield
The Third Ward Democratic primary meeting will be held at Keltner's grocery in Fairfield on Saturday Sept 13 1800 at 5 PM. Delegates to the county convention and a member of the county central committee will be chosen and other proper business may be transacted. H B Kestner Ward Committeeman.
Fourth Ward Democratic Primary Meeting Notice
The Fourth Ward Democratic primary meeting will be held at the Stubbs building in Fairfield on Saturday September 18 1800 for the purpose of selecting five delegates to the county convention a member of the county central committee and other business as may properly come before it H L Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Boyd
Fairfield
B. P.gudgel
Fourth Ward
Stubbs
H. L. Brown
Brookville
John Everett
Buchanan Township
Chandler’s School House
J. R. Parsons
Des Moines Township
W. E. Cowan
W.S. Shoemaker
Polk Township
Marion Packwood
Packwood
Orlin HW
Gillett
Walnut Township Democratic Primary Meeting at Germanville
Walnut township readers are invited to a Democratic primary meeting at Germanville on September 13 at 7:39 PM for eight county convention delegates, a county central committee member, other proper business, and nominating a township ticket. H. J. Kientz, Township committeeman.
Brookville Precinct Democratic Primary Meeting Notice
The Brookville precinct Democratic primary meeting will be held in Brookville on Saturday September 18 1890 at 2 o clock p m to select three delegates and address any proper business before the meeting. John Everett Precinct Committeeman.
Batavia Precinct Primary Meeting Scheduled
Batavia precinct Locust Grove township Democrats set a primary meeting at Spark's office Batavia on September 13 1890 at 2 oclock p m for the votes and proceedings.
Seven delegates chosen for county central committee
W S Shoemaker notes the purpose of selecting seven delegates to the county central committee and the related transactions for it.
Polk Township Democratic Primary Meeting Held Aug 30
Polk township voters meet in Packwood store room to select six delegates to the county central committee and conduct other business. The gathering is set for Saturday at 2 PM in the Packwood location.
Blackhawk Township Democratic Primary Meeting Planned
The Blackhawk township Democratic primary will be held at Center Schoolhouse in Blackhawk on Saturday September 15 1880 at 8 o clock P M for selecting four delegates to the county convention and electing a township committee member ED Woolums Yeoman Township Committeeman.
Democratic Party Platform Endorses Governor Bores Policies
The platform celebrates Governor Bores in Towa, backs the 23rd general assembly’s push for the Australian ballot and pharmacy bills, and supports liquor control, railroad fairness, and veteran pensions, while condemning Reed era speech suppression and opposing McKinley tariff excesses. It also calls for revenue only tariffs, broad reciprocity, and local election autonomy against federal overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Bores
Twenty-Third General Assembly
Congress
Reed
South America
United States
Liston McMillen Runs on Prohibition Ticket in Sixth District
Liston McMillen announces candidacy for Congress on the Prohibition ticket in the sixth district, seeking reform and a platform based on temperance and national solutions. The campaign highlights traditional values and political independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liston McMillen
Congress
Prohibition
John Prrish Nominated for Congress in California District
John Prrish has been nominated on the Democratic ticket to run for Congress in California’s third district. The nomination signals party support for the candidate in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. [Rish
Congress
California
Mills Delivers Large Tariff Speech in Creston
Congressman Mills gave a tariff-focused speech in Creston last week before about ten thousand listeners. The turnout signaled strong public interest in trade policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Mills
Creston
Senate Republicans Split With Force Bill Vote
Several Republican senators have shifted stance to align with Democrats and oppose the force bill, signaling a major party split on the contentious legislation and potential passage obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Judge Couch Nominated for Congress in Third District
Democrats nominate Judge Couch in the third district amid strong prospects for defeating Henderson. Judge E. B. Burton named by the Governor to replace Judge Stewart on the district bench and will begin his term at Chariton court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 8. Burton
Stewart
Chariton
Republicans Question County Ticket Ahead of Election
There is broad Republican discontent with the county ticket and some members privately predict the defeat of at least two nominees. The mood suggests challenges for the slate in the upcoming electoral contest.
Modoc Club Endorses John J Seerley for Congress
The Modoc club of Keokuk endorses the nomination of John J Seerley for congress urging his election as a matter of patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modoc Club of
Keokuk
John J. Seerley
Congress
County Republicans Claim Ticket Weakest in Memory
A veteran GOP organizer in the county denounces the recently nominated slate for county offices as the weakest the party has produced. He warns the failings will be obvious before election day and clear after results.
Des Moines Register Criticized as Dishonest on Prohibition
A reader laments the Des Moines Register for loss of character and circulation and accuses it of a dishonest vaccination stance and unsafe political guidance, saying the paper has disgusted its party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
McKinley tariff defense criticized in Iowa editorial
Jefferson argues the McKinley tariff raises prices on home and imported goods to benefit manufacturers and bounty recipients, not revenue. He cites a family organ example, notes higher costs fall on buyers, and warns Iowa voters against Congressman Gear who supported the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Congressman Gear
St Louis Republic
New York
Republic
Dejiblic
Germany
France
Canada
Ile
Gear
Custom House
Packard Company
Burdett Company
Louisiana
Iowa
Rear
Jefferson
Seerley Nominated by Keokuk Convention for Congress
The Keokuk convention nominated John J. Seerley by practical unanimity to oppose incumbent Gear in Iowa's First district. Seerley attacks Gear for backing the McKinley tariff, voting against soldier pensions, and siding with eastern monopolists, arguing Seerley will champion local people and sound governance.
Gear’s tax push sparks district opposition in Fort Madison
The Fort Madison Democrat quotes the Hawk Eye asserting Gear is better suited as a congressman for backing high taxes and force bills. It argues Gear would enrich the rich and oppress the poor while praising Gear as an effective promoter. The first district opposes Gov Gearon on these grounds, claiming he robs citizens of money and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Hawkeye
Gear
Seerley
Gearon
County Democratic Convention Call and Primary Notices
The Democratic audience in Jefferson county is urged to attend the county convention and the published primary meetings. Emphasis is placed on well attended primaries and full delegations from each township and precinct to advance Democratic principles this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Administration should honor pledges to reduce tariff in interests of all
The Inter Ocean argues the administration must redeem promises for tariff cuts and govern for all people, not a millionaire donor class. Cedar Rapids Gazette notes the call to retire rhetoric and seek reciprocal policies while staying in power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerico
Inter Ocean
Cedar Rapids
Fazette
Rep
Democratic judicial nominees praised by Mount Pleasant free Press
The Mount Pleasant free Press endorses two Democratic judicial candidates in the district. It cites Babb strong in Henry county where he won representation by a large margin, Burton known district wide with expected strong vote, and Payne a Bloomfield bar member and Iowa Wesleyan graduate with many local supporters. The paper expects victory this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant Free Press
Babb
Henry County
Judge Burton
Payne
Bloomfield
Ile
Lowa Wesleyan University
W L White Praised in Corydon Nominating Speech
The Times Republican reports W L White the Democratic candidate for state treasurer received an ovation on return to Corydon Iowa. Citizens praised his character and service while noting opposition to Democratic victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times-Republican
Corydon
Iowa
W. L. White
State Treasure
W. L
Citizenus
White
Ife
W. J. White
Boies Proclaims Labor Day Observance in State
Governor Boies issues a proclamation calling on residents to observe Monday September 1 as Labor Day. It urges workers to assemble and rejoice in the material progress aided by their labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies
Weaver Nominated for Seventh District Congress
The Democratic convention last week nominated Gen. Jas. B. Weaver by acclamation for congress. The General was in Missouri when nominated and has not yet stated whether he will accept. If he runs, he would challenge Republican nominee J. A. Tall for the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. B. Weaver
Congress
Missouri
Hell
J. A.T. Tall
Seerley Nominated in First District Race
John J. Seerley nominated by the first district Democrats to run for Congress with John H. Gear as Republican opposition. Seerley, defeated by only six votes two years ago, declares he will win easily. Voters oppose what they call highway robbery by the tariff tax champion Gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
John J. Seerley
Congress
Seerley
Gear
Lowa
Jay
Ways and Means Committee
Burlington Gazette
Iowa City
John Hl. Gear
Politically Charged Attack Targets McKinley and Gear
The Sioux City Tribune denounces McKinley and his bi as unjust and argues against John H. Crear a coauthor of the bill. It calls the First district voters foolish farmers as per the Chicago Tribune and threatens punishment if Gear is reelected to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
McKinley
John HH. Crear
Chicago Tribune
Congress
Disarray in Republican Leadership Sparked by Bill Debates
The National Democrat argues the Republican party is more disorganized than ever with no clear course on key issues. Leaders are split over the force bill the tariff measures river and harbor public building bills and other major legislation as the storm grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
National Democrat
G. O. Pins
John J Seerley Nominated by Democrats for Congress
The Keokuk Gate Cry praised John J Seerley of Burlington after his nomination by Democrats at yesterday's convention calling him a man of good character and sound life and saying the nomination reflects well on his party and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Gate
John Seerley
John J. Seerley
Burlington
Congress
Democrats
Tariff debate and moral concerns on wealth and taxation
A letter excerpt argues tariffs have a moral dimension like the slave question. It contrasts infant industries with fifty years of growth, urges free salt and lumber for workers, warns that high tariffs and trusts widen wealth gaps, and cautions against plutocracy and mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cuyler
New York
New Bedford
Marionn
Cleveland
T Henry Clay
America
Potter
Hluntington
Farmer votes and McKinley bill critique in Congress
Jas G Blaine, a Republican authority, argues the McKinley bill Gear helped draft fails to open markets for wheat or pork. The remark targets Gear as a reason voters should oppose him for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilere
John Sl. Gear
Congress
Jas.g. Blaine
Gear
Judge rules for lodge in Me rath vs Birmingham Lodge I O O F
Judge Leggett files decision this week in the case of Mike Merath against the Birmingham Lodge I O O F. McGrath claimed 34 000 damages for unpaid sick benefits and wrongful suspension harming employment. The judge decides the case in favor of the lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
van Buren Democrat
Leggett
Mike Merath
Birmingham
F. McGrath
Frank Slatton Shapes Washington Independent Paper
Frank Slatton edits the Washington Post as an independent sheet turning it into a notably Democratic paper with a strong editorial voice and local influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Slatton
Post
Washington, D.C
First Enfant of Albia Described in Local Legend
The Albia Democrat recounts Mrs. A. A. Gray of Albia as the first child connected to early settler life in Iowa, Abigail A. Gray, noting earlier settlers near Burlington and a 1835 store opening by John B. Gray. It traces family moves to Texas and Monroe County, with sons James and Henry remaining at the old homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia Democrat
A. A. Gray
Iowa
Burlington
Jefferson Davis
Ilinois
Iss
Flint Hills
John B. Gray
James
Tlenry
Butterworth Prompts Valiant Talk On Tariffs And Politics
The piece criticizes Ben Butterworth for rhetoric after losing a vote opportunity on the McKinley tariff bill. It portrays his fiery speech as valiant talk about tariffs harming farmers, workers, and national prosperity, arguing it would not change policy when the bill returns to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterworth
Ben Butterworth
Senate
Benjamin Dutterworth
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democratic County
TION
Co. Snook
Keltner
H. B. Kestner
Walnut Township
Germanville
H. J. Kientz
Brookville Precinct
Buchanan Townsship
Batavia
Batavia Precinct
Locust Grove Township
Spark
Blackhawk Township
Center Schoolhouse
Woolums
Yecman
Commi
Joan J. Seerley
Puee Morne
U. S. Gov't Report
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!