Democratic National Ticket Listings for President and Electors
The ticket lists Grover Cleveland of New York for president and A. E. Stevenson of Illinois for vice president. Electors at large include Nathaniel French of Scott county and IW Witmer of Polk county. District electors are named for each of the eleven districts with their respective counties and towns.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
A. E. Stevenson
Illinois
Nathaniel French
Scott County
IW. W. Witmer
Polk County
State officials listed from various counties
Secretary of State J H McConlogue Cerro Gordo Auditor S P Van Dyke Benton Treasurer Charles Kuennitz Clayton Attorney General Ezra Willard Cass Railroad Commissioner W G Kent Lee county names and counties shown for electoral slate.
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J. H. McConlogue
Cerro Gordo County
S. P. van Dyke
Benton County
Charles Kuegnitz
Clayton County
Ezra Willard
Cass County
W. G. Kent
Lee County
Representative John J. Seerley of Des Moines County
Representative in Congress John J. Seerley serves Des Moines County in the congressional delegation. This public notice highlights his role and constituency in the district.
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John J. Seerley
Des Moines County
Frick Rejects Link Between Tariff and Wages
Frick tells the House investigating committee that tariffs have no relation to wage levels. He argues against tying tariff policy to labor compensation and emphasizes economic separation.
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Frick
House
Iowa Democrats Predict Cleveland Vote if House Chooses
A comforting reflection for Iowa Democrats holds that should the presidential election be thrown to the House, Iowa will cast its vote for Grover Cleveland.
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Iowa
Grover Cleveland
Thirty Years of Republican Rule Prompts Call for Change
The Madison Democrat asks readers if they want more of debt, chaos, millionaire wealth, paupers, and white slave labor under thirty years of Republican governance, referencing strikes and Pinkertons as indicators of the era's failures.
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Madison Democrat
Prohibition Party Candidate Corrected for Congress
Samuel K. Glasgow of Washington County is the Prohibition party candidate for Congress in this district, not L. B. Glasgow as previously printed.
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Samuel K. Glasgow
Washington County
Prohibition Party
Congress
L. B. Glasgow
Swedish Newspapers Fold to Democratic Ticket in North Dakota
Three of four Swedish newspapers in North Dakota have switched from the Republican party to the Democratic ticket. The Normanden, the latest to switch, is published by A. A. Throvaten.
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North Dakota
Normanden
A. A. Throvaten
Local Republicans Hold City Convention Excluding Rural Voters
Report notes last Saturday’s Republican convention served city residents only with rural attendees left out. A quoted speaker said the city has the courthouse and country folks may go to thunder, underscoring urban dominance in the event.
Debates Sought Between Elector Candidates Judge French and Milton Remley
Judge Nathaniel French of Davenport invites Milton Remley of Iowa City to a series of joint debates. Both seek elector-at-large on opposite tickets. French champions tariff reform and high license. Remley supports high tariffs and prohibition. Remley drew votes in a Republican convention for his war record though he claims no war service.
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Nathaniel French
Davenport
Fullen
Democratic Central Committee
Milton Remley
Iowa City
Judge French
Remley
Sioux City
Republicans talk on breaking the solid South
Washington observers note Republican chatter about winning the solid South while offering to bet $5000 at two to one that Harrison and Reid gain no southern electoral votes. skeptics say leaders hope to push Democrats to shift focus away from the Northwest.
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Washington
Harrison
Reid
Democrats Aim to Gain Seats in All Iowa Districts
Congressmen White is renominated in the sixth district with strong election prospects. Butler is renominated in the fourth district against Thos Updegraff. J J Ryan opposes Dolliver in the tenth district with a possible victory. Campbell of Monona county is nominated by Democrats in the eleventh and also by the People’s Party. Maxwell is the Democratic nominee in the eighth district. Democrats across Iowa press for gains in the next House.
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White
Walter Butler
Republicans Challe nge Electors in Stump Fight
Republicans vow a bold fall campaign push to force stumping battles. A. B. Cummings, Republican elector and anti prohibitionist, challenges Democratic elector W. W. Witmer and GOP secretary of state candidate W. M. McFarland.
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A. B. Cummings
W. W. Witmer
W. M. McFarland
Debates Sought Between Candidates Across District
The text notes a challenge by Gear against Hon. John J. Seerley and by J. H. McCoulogue against the democratic nominee. It also states Judge Nathaniel French, the democratic elector at large, challenged Milton Remley, the Republican-Prohibitionist running mate of A. B. Cummings, for joint debates.
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J. H. McCoulogue
John J. Seerley
Nathaniel French
Milton Remley
A.B. Cummings
Congressman Seerley Defends Vote On Land Grant Bill
The Fairfield Ledger notes Congressman Seerley accused ex Governor Gear of voting against the bill to forfeit unearned railroad land grants. It says Gear opposed only the bill’s consideration to stall while Democrats pressed it. It contends Gear could have voted yea or nay and criticizes politicians who delay for a bad bill.
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Seerley
Gear
Fairfield Ledger
Des Moines News
Des Moines News Pushes Prohibition and Third Party Support
The Des Moines News urges voters to support prohibition and the third party prohibitionists. It argues politicians think the people are indifferent and calls for a decisive vote this fall to repeal the prohibitory law.
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The
Des Moines News
Des Moines Register Warns Democrats Risk in Iowa Vote
The Des Moines Register warns that Democrats hold a strong position in Iowa but cautions the need for vigorous campaigning to boost turnout. It fears if the campaign lags, Republicans could win the state's vote after decades of control.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa
The
Register
Prohibition Question Supplied to Churches Questioned
A third party prohibitionist notes church activity last year in promoting prohibition and asks if churches will drop the issue this year as the Republican party deems it not advantageous. He questions if voting as one prays is still policy and if churches will take a backward step due to state convention orders.
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Republican Party
Farfield Ledger Advised to Curb Rhetoric in Campaigns
The Farfield Ledger faced a costly libel settlement after accusing a democratic nominee of lying. The letter urges measured language to avoid further legal trouble before the upcoming election.
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Farfield Ledger
Seerley
Iowa Democrats Endorse Liquor Regulation Platform
The Iowa Democracy reaffirms its 1889 platform on liquor traffic regulation and commends the last General Assembly for efforts toward reform. It supports license and local option, noting two successive state elections approved the policy and pledges laws to give localities control of the traffic.
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Democracy of
Iowa
General Assembly
Early American War Question Sparks Student Debate
A humorous classroom exchange pits a teacher against a pupil over what caused the Revolutionary War. The pupil suggests ignorance, claiming ancestors did not realize foreigners funded their taxes and thus led to rebellion.
Krause's German Oil Warned Against Counterfeits
Norman Lichty owns Krause's German Oil in the United States and warns that rival imitators use similar names and styles. Buyers are advised to insist on the genuine Krause's German Oil with proper labeling and to avoid counterfeit products sold by Bradshaw and Thoma.
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Germany
Norman Lichty
United States
Krause
Bradshaw & Thoma
Iowa A Democratic Hopeful in a Republican Stronghold
The piece traces Iowa politics from early 19th century elections through 1890, noting long Republican dominance, rising Democratic and farmer alliance influence, and growing discontent with prohibition. It highlights shifts in gubernatorial and congressional results, the impact of tariff reform, and growing Democratic sentiment ahead of a pivotal fall contest. It also critiques the Greenbackers, predicting limited statewide impact and urging a vigorous Democratic educational campaign.
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Towa
Union
Boies
Farmer’s Alliance
Prohibitionists
Farmer's Alliance
Iowa
Bidwell
Lowa
Political bragging in Des Moines Iowa party heat
A Des Moines column mocks political boasting by the Weaver faction and its allies. It notes prior guarantees of political upheaval, including Westfall’s gubernatorial bid and promises of large vote shares, highlighting inflated forecasts and party self praise.
Madden letter urges Iowa Republicans to protect labor
Hon John Madden Kansas Republican and former presidential elector criticizes party leadership for favoring capital over labor. He denounces warping of republican ideals, Pinkerton militias, and big business power, urging protection for workers and reform of government machinery.
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Dea Moines
John Madden
Kansas
Carrison
Republican State Central Committee
Madden
Labor
Pinkerton
Benjamin Harrison
Carnegies
Pinkertons
Mcleods
Armours
Beef Combine
Goulds
Lincoln
Stanton, Seward
Chase
Varios
Hot Springs Skin Salve Offered by Bradshaw & Thoma
The salve uses evaporated waters salts in its composition and is suitable for use as a salve or ointment. Available for sale by Bradshaw and Thoma.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
Democratic reform call targets state boards of trustees
A Davenport resolution, backed by Democratic state convention advocates abolishing separate boards of trustees for state institutions. It urges a single nonpartisan board of control to curb extravagance and align interests with the state. The piece notes Republican praise from the Franklin County Recorder and urges legislative action if Republicans control both chambers.
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Davenport
Franklin County Recorder
Iowa voters urged to weigh Harrison Cleveland choice
The Oskaloosa Times argues that Iowa's thirteen electoral votes could decide the national race. It states Cleveland or Harrison will win Iowa, notes Democrats have carried Iowa recently, and warns that a Weaver vote aligns with Harrison or against Cleveland on tariff and economic policy.
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Oskaloosa Times
Harrison
Cleveland
Lowa
Iowa
Weaver
Post Office Restaurant Serves Meals and Fresh Oysters
The wartime menu offers meals and lunch featuring fresh oysters available at all hours at the post office restaurant.
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Post Office
Harvest Excursion Tickets For Wide Prairie Route
Harvest excursion tickets will be sold by The C B Q on August 30 and September 27 at one fare for a round trip good for twenty days. Tickets cover all points in Nebraska Colorado Kansas Wyoming Utah North and South Dakota Oklahoma Texas Indiana Territory and New Mexico and many Missouri and Iowa points. For further information apply to Ek Hetlin agent.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Wyomin
Utah
North
South Dakota
Okklahoma
Texas
Indiana Territory
New Mexico
Missouri
Iowa
Ek. Hetlin
The Best Salve for Bruises and Sores Sold Here
Advertises a medicinal salve claiming to heal bruises sores salt rheum fever sas tetter chapped hands chilblains and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Clarke Junkin.
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Clarke
Junkin
Finest Baking Powder Claim Debated by Experts
The article argues Royal Baking Powder is the purest and strongest, producing finest tasting, lightest, and most digestible foods. Dr Haines of Rush Medical College endorses it as not only pure but the strongest baking powder he knows.
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Haines
Rush Medical College
Consig
Chicago Board of Health
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