Governor candidates listed from multiple counties in Iowa
For Governor Horace Boies of Black Hawk county For Lieutenant Governor Samuel L Bestow of Lucas county For Supreme Judge John Cliggitt of Cerro Gordo county For Superintendent Public Instruction J Benoepfler of Allamakee county For Railroad Commissioner Thomas Bowman of Pottawattamie county
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Horace Boies
Blackhawk County
Samuel L. Bestow
Lucas County
John Cliggitt
Cerro Gordo County
J.benoepfler
Allamakee County
Thomas Bowman
Pottawattamie County
Democratic Platform Urges Reform and Economy in Iowa
A long political statement criticizes the Republican administrations, advocates tariff reform, a bimetallic monetary standard, and national relief. It demands pension integrity, temperance licensing, equal taxation, railroad regulation, anti monopoly measures, and a nonpartisan state board of control to manage institutions.
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Horace Bates
Iowa
Grover Cleveland
United States
Chicago
Congress
Democratic Congress
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Board of Control
Business outlook bright nationwide despite political din
The report notes a stronger business climate across the country amid noisy republican commentary and sensational headlines. It emphasizes rising activity and improved prospects for firms and markets despite partisan rhetoric.
Authorities ready to quell rioters in New York and Chicago
Officials in New York and Chicago warn rioters they will face full police power after recent clashes. Authorities say they are prepared to protect the public and deter further disturbances.
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New York
Chicago
Bankrupt Estate Burden Shifts Blame to Administrator
The Democratic Party, acting as administrator of a bankrupt estate left by the Republicans, struggles to make the estate pay. It seeks to avoid responsibility for the failure by blaming the administrator.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Itill
Hinkle Nominated for Representative in Van Buren County
Capt. A. Hinkle of Selma nominated on the democratic ticket for Van Buren county representative. Republican nominee is W. S. Allen of Birmingham. Hinkle's nomination is noted as very popular and he is described as highly regarded in the county.
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Capt. A. Hinkle
Selma
van Buren County
W.S. Allen
Birmingham
Defeat and principle test party's resolve
The speaker contrasts a party that endures thirty years of defeat without wavering with one that sacrifices all its principles after two defeats merely for spoils of office. The remark questions political integrity and loyalty in pursuit of power.
Rumor of political machine spoils over jail and crime costs
The passage claims that republican teachings once favored filling jails and poor houses, allowing abuse of women and children, and letting crimes rise so machine managers could keep spoils, suggesting a cynical view of political loyalty over public safety.
Walsh Elected to State Committee in Place of Seevers
At the convention caucuses selected C. A. Walsh of Ottumwa to replace J. E. Seevers of Oskaloosa on the Democratic State Committee. Chairman Fullen was reelected without opposition, and Walsh became secretary.
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Democratic State Committee
C. A. Walsh
Ottumwa
J. E. Seevers
Oskaloosa
Fullen
Mr. Walsh
Republicans Embrace Tariff Reform Plan in Congress
The Ways and Means Committee led by Chairman W. L. Wilson will start drafting a tariff bill immediately. After debate, Congress is expected to pass the reform measure, as declared by the Democratic party.
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Ways and Means Committee
W. L. Wilson
Congress
Democratic Party
Trade improves nationwide amid repeal hopes
Dunn's weekly review notes a sharper and more widespread improvement in trade as mills restart and commercial prospects brighten across the country. The optimism centers on the anticipated repeal of the Sherman Act purchasing provisions.
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Dunn's Weekly Review
Republican leaders abandon policy after defeat in state
The speaker laments Republican managers accepting a backward step after a rare defeat in thirty years. He notes they have discarded their settled policy and would rather yield than endure another loss, accusing them of throwing away principle.
Mass Republican protest at Des Moines calls for state temperance convention
A mass convention of over six hundred Republicans met in Des Moines to protest the party’s recent local option declaration and plan a citizen's state temperance convention. Hon. C. C. Nourse presided and delegates from every county were invited for Des Moines on Tuesday Sept 5. county conventions were urged for Saturday Sept.
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Des Moines
C.C. Nourse
President backs adjournment push after financial issue
The president favors adjourning the special session once the financial matter clears. He proposes Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees meet during the recess to hear tariff schedule testimony, setting up work for December’s regular session. Tariff reform members oppose adjournment, and no adjournment is now expected.
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Congress
Ways and Means Committee
House
Finance Committee
Senate
Fullen Re elected Chair as Iowa District Attorney Candidacy Boost
The St. Louis Republic notes the district caucuses elected new committee members who backed C. D. Fullen. At a subsequent meeting Fullen of Fairfield was re elected chairman and Chas. Walsh of Ottumwa became secretary. The piece calls this a triumph for Fullen and a boost to his district attorney bid in southern Iowa.
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St. Louis
The Third Term Controversy Over Gov Boies Nomination
The article argues third term fears in the Republican Party, noting Gov Horace Boies did not seek a third term and was nominated by his party rather than forcing himself on it, a distinction from typical third term campaigns. It highlights historical use of the third term issue in local politics and contrasts Boies' case with common expectations.
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Horace Boies
Grant
Gov. Boses
Gov. Boies
Fullen Re-elected Chairman of Democratic State Committee
C D Fullen won re election as chairman amid strong party support and a rebuke to a small opposition in the eighth district led by Stewart and Ed Curry. The convention quieted untruthful charges and affirmed confidence in his leadership, despite his not seeking the role.
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C.D. Fullen
Democratic State Central Committee
Fullen
Kickers
Stewart
Chariton Democrat
Ed Curry
Republic party repudiates past records and backs tariff reform
The Tribune notes Republicans disavow the Sherman silver bill and decades of policy in favor of Democratic positions. It predicts rapid progress toward tariff reform and diminishing opposition, arguing protectionism outruns prohibition in public judgment.
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THE
Tribune
Prohibitionists Aim for House Victory in Local Option Stand
The anti repeal faction hopes to elect fifty lawmakers solidly against repealing the prohibitory law, believing the governor's race will go to Loies or Jackson and that the senate remains unconvinced. They urge voters to reject any candidate from either party who supports retaining the current prohibitory statute.
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Loies
Jackson
Senate
Senator Voorhees backs unrestricted Sherman Act repeal
In Washington D C the week saw Senator Voorhees of Indiana declare he will vote for unconditional repeal of the Sherman act. For twenty years he championed silver free coinage and was a hero to Indiana greenbackers, but recent study led him to renounce the act as weak and friendless.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Voorhees
Indiana
Voorhees
Sherman bill repealing purchasing clause passes House
The House approved the bill repealing the purchasing clause of the Sherman silver bill by a 129 majority. All amendments proposed by silver men were rejected. The measure moves to the Senate where passage is confidently anticipated.
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HOUSE
Senate
State Democratic Convention at Des Moines Impresses Crowd
The Des Moines state convention drew full county delegations and packed venues with harmony and enthusiasm. Key figures included Mayor Vollmer of Davenport delivering a young and stirring address, Cato Sells as permanent chairman, and John P. Irish praised for an unprepared yet powerful speech. Nominees Boies, Kestow, Knoeptler, and officials Cliggett and Bowman were highlighted as strong party choices.
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Des Moines
Grand Opera House
Mayor Vollmer
Davenport
Vollmer
Harvard College
Cato Sells
Iowa
John P. Irish
California
Webster
Massachusetts
Boies
Kestow
Knoeptler
the Supreme Court
John Cliggett
Cerro Gordo County
Thos. Bowman
Council Bluffs
Democrats Reject Boies Nominating Plea in Des Moines Caucus
In Des Moines the Democrats of Iowa's first district voted almost unanimously not to nominate Gov Boies. W W Baldwin of Burlington moved the measure with brief remarks by J J Seer ley Edward Campbell Jr C D Fullen and E A Howard. Sprague of Louisa spoke in opposition not to Gov Boies as a person but to his letter declining renomination.
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Boies
Des Moines
W. W. Baldwin
Burlington
J. J. Seerley
Edw. Campbell, Jr
C.D. Fullen
E. A. Howard
Sprague
Louisa
Railway Club Acknowledges Backing Republican Victory
The Des Moines Capital reports a railway employees club aligned with the Republican party to block anti-railroad laws and defeat reform candidates. It claims influence helped last year’s GOP win and aims to swell Iowa’s majority, warning that corporate gain motivates support for candidate Frank Jackson.
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Council Bluffs Globe
Railway Club
Des Moines Capital
Frank Campbell
Spencer Smith
Iowa
Young
Frank Jackson
Jackson
Pensions scrutiny targets fraudulent veterans under 1890 act
The platform urges removing names of fraudulent or illegal pensioners from relief. Worthy soldiers should keep pensions while others lose them. A reexamination process is underway, with temporary suspensions possible. No political favoritism is shown, four suspensions in the county include three Democrats.
Failures Then and Now
The Cres ton Democrat notes historical and recent business failures. It cites 1873 to 1874 panics with thousands of firm collapses and large liabilities, compares 1890s totals, and reports six months into the current year showing 401 failures and liabilities of 1 638 920 839, arguing quicker recovery ahead.
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Creston Democrat
United States
Canada
New York Evening Post
Grave contrast as ministers back temperance yet vote for saloons
The speaker denounces church deacons and ministers who preach against drink but vote to open saloons in towns where they have defied law and order. He says it would be the devil's turn to laugh if they vote for license amid violence and destruction.
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Hell
Address by Henry Vollmer at Des Moines Convention
The temporary chairman Henry Vollmer delivers a fiery Iowa convention address urging Democrats to repudiate Republican policies. He denounces protection, Sherman, and the McKinley era, warning of panic, unemployment, and overproduction as the nation's crisis deepens. He attacks Republican deception and defends Democratic governance at state and national levels.
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Henry Vollmer
Des Moines
Tr Midat
Iowa
McKinley
Pertult Congress
Treasury
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