Iowa Democrats hold Des Moines conference with pledge to stay organized
The Iowa party leaders met in Des Moines last week to preserve their structure and issue an address. Meanwhile the Missouri National Bank in Kansas City closed its doors, prompting questions about McKinley era prosperity. Congressman Clark in Gale City said district post office cases will be settled before his December 1 trip to Washington, leaving many wondering about future stability.
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Washington
Republican Party Drives Tariff as Core Legislative Offer
The party appears to pursue its agenda on the premise that the nation serves trusts. It argues a high tariff is the sole policy it has to present to voters.
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Final McKinley lead narrowed to six hundred thousand
Early reports overstated McKinley’s win with a reported million majority. Final figures are not yet in, but his plurality is certain to be about six hundred fifty thousand or slightly more.
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Railroad cuts at Galesburg shops spark talk of prosperity
The C B Q railroad discharged about fifty employees at the Galesburg shops starting Dec 1. Remaining workers will be on a thirty two hour week due to dull business. The note ends with a sarcastic query about McKinley and prosperity.
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Lil
Chandler Favors Bimetalism Opposes Gold Standard
U S Senator William E Chandler of New Hampshire argues that European bimetalists should not view McKinley and Hobard's likely victory by overwhelming majorities as a mandate for adopting a single gold standard. He advocates bimetalism in opposition to the gold standard.
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United States
New Hampshire
McKinley
Hobard
McKinley Wins Iowa with Large Plurality
Official Iowa canvass shows McKinley with a 65 552 plurality and 56 939 majority. Four years earlier Harrison had a 23 428 plurality. McKinley’s net gain is 42 124 with 53 842 votes gained in 74 counties at 749 per county while Bryan gained 10 358 votes in 25 counties at 414 per county.
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McKinley
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Bryan
Iowa Liquor Question Faces Special Session Clash
Gov Drake opposes bringing up liquor bills but will not veto if passed. Republicans have largely abandoned Prohibition, making a liquor measure a likely test in the upcoming Iowa legislative special session.
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Iowa
Drake
Moody Praises Bryan as Daily Preacher at Trinity Church
Evangelist Moody lauded William Jennings Bryan, saying he would rather see Bryan preaching Christ to Wall Street in Trinity Church than presiding at the White House. Moody called Bryan a good Christian and suggested his daily sermons would do more good than the presidency.
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Republican plan risks disaster in looming 1898 elections
The Chicago Chronicle argues that delaying the country to push a new robber tariff would harm the Republicans. With congressional elections near, it warns that if prosperity does not appear, McKinley may face a hostile 1899 Congress and be defeated for re-election in 1900.
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Republicans Lose Ground in Cities and Face 1898 Election
The Des Moines News notes urban voters swung against Republicans while business and labor groups in cities are easily influenced. It cites steady conservative tendencies in rural areas and predicts cities will again defeat Republicans in 1900 if economic prospects do not improve. It mentions the party’s bimetallism stance and silver Republicans' influence and warns failure to deliver better farm prices could doom the 1898 congressional race.
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One Minute Cough Cure Promotes Longer Life
The ad claims life lengthening by reducing dangers from lung troubles. It asserts most deaths arise from lung problems and promotes One Minute Cough Cure, sold by Bradshaw & Thoma.
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Bryan Speech Favors Equality Before Law in Denver
William Jennings Bryan urged in Denver that government tools must not become private gain and that the many must not be plundered by a few with lobbyists. He said equality before the law does not diminish earned, thrifty success.
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Denver
Patterson Introduces William Jennings Bryan to Denver Women
Mrs. T. M. Patterson extols Bryan as a national beacon defending liberty and progress. She calls him the first present of the twentieth century and envisions him guiding the nation toward a Christ-centered future.
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Wm. J. Bryan
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Francis Letter Stirrs Gold Democrats in Missouri
David R. Francis new Secretary of the Interior has drawn attention among Missouri gold Democrats with a Kansas City banquet speech. He urged limiting wealth and curbing trusts and warned of a people’s uprising if no such legislation is enacted, after stating the financial question is settled for now.
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Huke Smith
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State Auditor guards deficit details amid tax delays
State Auditor McCarty works on a careful balance of revenues and expenditures to reveal the treasury’s shortfall, with figures on old appropriations, last assembly balances, expected tax receipts, and likely expenses. Counties delay tax remittances and asylum payments, heightening the deficit concern as lawmakers push to cut costs and shorten the legislative session.
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Des Moines
Modern Telephone Replaces Postboys For Fast Messages
Old methods of delivering messages by postboys are contrasted with the instant remedy by One Minute Cough Cure. Sold by Bradship and Thoma.
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Reduced price offer for The Tribune and Bryan reception roar
The Tribune cuts prepaid yearly rate to one dollar for cash advanced from Sept 1 for four months, with old rate of 1.50 for arrears. The note explains a hoped reader increase may sustain revenue. The rest spotlights William Jennings Bryan’s Denver welcome, hero worship, and massive public demonstrations marking the campaign climax.
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Western Republicans Split Over Silver and Gold Standard
A Washington correspondent reports signs of discord in the Republican Party over financial policy in the next Congress. Western members push silver to push toward international bimetallism, while Eastern gold advocates fear renewed battles and warn that the party has committed to the gold standard. The split mirrors debates seen at St. Louis and may delay silver legislation for years.
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St. Louis
Republican Party
Carter
Montana
Bryan Received Unprecedented Denver Reception
The Denver press lauded William Jennings Bryan with an overwhelming welcome, calling it unmatched in American history. Reportes describe Bryan as a standard bearer still treated as a king by Coloradans who supported his humanitarian doctrine despite a recent defeat.
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Colorado
Old Diet Myths Debunked Dyspepsia Cure Promoted
An ad-style article denounces dieting for indigestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a digestion aid that nourishes the body and rests the stomach. It claims tablets digest 3,000 grains of meat or eggs and are sold for 50 cents. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure by Bradshaw Thoma for a child's croup remedy.
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Board of Supervisors Claims Allowed November Session
The Board of Supervisors approves claims from the November session. Details specify authorized expenditures and eligible recipients as listed in the session docket.
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Board OF Supervisors
Iron bar 2000 years old linked to Artemis relic
A fragment of iron dating before the start of the Christian era, found in the Artemis Leucophryne temple at Magnesia, Asia Minor, was forged into a memorial plate for Prince Bismarck. The plate bore Hermogenes’ name and notes the iron’s 200 B C origin and the maker Hamann’s discovery.
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Surgeon Corrects Location Of Liver Joke
A man with spectacles proclaims a liver misplacement, while a second man insists DeWitt's Little Early Risers will reach and shake any target. The product is sold by Bradshaw & Thoma.
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Bradshaw & Thoma
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