Democratic State Ticket Listing for Iowa
The ticket includes Governor Fred E. White of Webster, Lieutenant Governor M. L. Bevis of Mount Ayr, Justice A. Van Wagenen of Sioux City, Railway Commissioner W. H. Calhoun of Marshalltown, and Superintendent P. B. Holst of Boone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. White
Webster
M. L. Bevis
Mount Ayr
Supreme Court
A. van Wagenen
Sioux City
W. H. Calhoun
Marshalltown
P. B. Holst
Boone
Iowa Democrats Endorse 1896 Chicago Platform and Bryan for 1900
The Iowa Democratic convention unreservedly backs the 1896 Chicago platform and W. J. Bryan for 1900. It supports the Cuban war and condemns the Philippine war as imperialist and unjust, opposes trusts and tariff protection, condemns convict labor contracts, urges liquor law reforms, and denounces Leslie M. Shaw's administration and the Republican Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
United States
Cuba
Spain
Philippines
Congress
Oriental Islands
George Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Republican Party
Leslie M. Shaw
Democrats Unite To Defeat Republicans Next Fifteen Months
The speaker urges the Democratic Party to set aside internal differences and join forces to defeat the Republicans over the coming fifteen months. The call emphasizes unity as the party’s main business in that period.
State convention shifts focus from 16 to 1 issue
The recent democratic state convention favored de-emphasizing the 16 to 1 issue and instead highlighted other matters. An improved party tone is evident and signals a shift in priorities.
Vollmer to Address Sigourney Democratic Rally September 9
Henry Vollmer of Davenport will speak at the Sigourney home of Fred White during the county convention. Though a noted gold democrat, Vollmer will discuss the money question at the event. White invites Vollmer as a cohost to kick off the campaign amid talk of imperialism and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vollmer
Davenport
Sigourney
Fred White
Vollmer
White
Gold Democrats and Democratic Senatorial Call Ignored
The national gold Democrats refuse to act this year and may drop the organization. Bryan says the door is open to return if a friendly spirit prevails. No senatorial convention call for Jefferson and Van Buren counties is published, and the committee men’s identities remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jefferson
van Buren
Keosauqua
Duckworth
Croker Praises Bryan Amid Opposed Ratio Stand
Richard Croker of Tammany lauds William Jennings Bryan as one of America's greatest, noting Bryan's close ties to plain people and their trust in him, while Croker remains opposed to Bryan's 16 to 1 ratio stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Croker
New York Tammany
Mr. Bryan
America
Mr. Croker
Bryan
Bryan’s Rise and Likely Democratic Nomination
The piece argues William Jennings Bryan may become the Democratic nominee as issues shift. It forecasts a Republican six-year Senate and a likely gold standard law restricting silver payments. It suggests anti 16 to 1 Democrats may rally to Bryan, while many Republicans oppose trusts and imperial war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Bryan
Senate
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Bryan
Editorial contrasts expansion policy with Filipino independence
The Des Moines Leader editorial argues against expansion and a war of conquest, noting Filipinos prefer independence and should not be compelled into U S rule. It cites Aguinaldo’s oath and compares his stance to Washington’s, urging mercy and prudence in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Leader
the Tribune
United States
Aguinaldo
George Washington
Great Britain
Washington
Rock Island playing cards offered by mail
The Rock Island playing cards are advertised as slickest. One pack available for 15 cents in stamps. A money order or draft for 50 cents secures four packs, sent by express with charges prepaid. Address John Sebastian G P C R I P Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
Chicago
G A R Excursion to Philadelphia Announcement
G A R members announce an upcoming Philadelphia excursion. Due to the illness of A W Jaques, C R I P and B and O rail lines are handling arrangements. For rates and car reservations contact C D Tomy in Fairfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
A. W. Jaques
C. D. Tomy
Fairfield
Lowa
Christian Science Services and Reading Info
Sunday school at 9 30 A M church services at 10 30 A M Bible study Thursday at 2 30 P M. Room two doors east of Leggett House upstairs All are invited Readers advised to consult the Western Trail Published quarterly by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway Free for one year Address to John Sebastian G P A Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Leggett House
Western Trail
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
John Sebastian
Chicago
Admiral Dewey On the Philippines and Bryan Interview
The text argues Admiral Dewey favored independence for the Philippines and opposed conquest, citing his 1898 dispatches and remarks about self government. It also presents an interview with William J. Bryan, defending bimetallism and the 16 to 1 ratio, asserting the party must stand by right over expediency. The piece contrasts Dewey’s views with current policy and previews Bryan's stance ahead of the next national platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
Secretary of the Navy
Uialdo
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Naval Department
London Daily News
Naples
Otis
Bryan
James Creelman
Wm. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
St. Paul
Democratic Party
Ower
Chicago
East
Europe
Buchanan
Henry Ward Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Italy
Austria
Poland
Kilmer’s Remedy Offered By Mail
A promotional note offers samples of a new remedy by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York. The ad claims it helps kidney liver and bladder troubles and is available in fifty cent and one dollar sizes with a printed pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Gold standard, trusts and liberty in 19th century politics
An attorney general from New Jersey argues that the national administration pursues conquest and imperialism. He defends the Democratic platform for financial independence, anti trust reforms, and a cautious foreign policy, urging Gold Democrats to rejoin with restraint and uphold liberty as stated in the Declaration of Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Republican Party
Democratic Party
East
Chicago
Philippine Question Now And A Year Ago
The Des Moines Leader notes surprise at newspapers once silent on expansion now criticise Philippine conquest. It recalls Washington reports that Aguinaldo led a minor movement and claims earlier assurances misrepresented the Filipinos’ hopes. It argues McKinley’s policy has shifted toward forcible annexation and urges consideration of Filipino desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Aguinaldo
Washington
Otis
Manila
Luzon
Merritt
Peace Commissioners
Malolos
United States
Philippines
McKinley
Congress
Foraker
Rac Pines
Massachussetts
Hoar
the Philippines
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