Democratic State Convention in Cedar Rapids August Sixth
The Iowa Democrats meet in Cedar Rapids at 10 A M to nominate state officers including Secretary of State and Attorney General and judges. Delegates are two per county plus one per 225 votes and fraction for Horace Boies in PSI. Committee organization urged for caucuses and county conventions. By order state central committee. J J Dunn, chairman. Thos H Lee, secretary.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Horace Boies
PSI
State Central Committee
J J. Dunn
Thos. H. Lee
Detorata Congressional Delegation Convention in Keokuk Iowa
The First Congressional District of Iowa will meet in delegate convention on Wednesday August 15 160 at 10 o'clock A M in Keokuk to nominate a candidate for Representative and conduct related business The plan provides one delegate per county plus one more for every 200 votes or fraction over 10 cast for John J Seerley in November 1888 Committeemen are asked to arrange delegate elections and inform Theod Guelich Chairman Burlington Iowa June 24 1800
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Iowa
Keokuk
John J. Seerley
Central Committee
Theod
Guelich
Burlington
Aboe
William Whitman
National Association of Woolen Manufacturers
Arlington Mills
John Charlton
Richwoods
Jefferson County
Samuel
Nancy Charlton
Navy
Franklin County
Penn
Keziah Bell
M. E. Church
Jesus
Father
A. Green
Margaret Garmoe
Eve
Henry Semon
Mr. Lemon
Lutheran Church
Rev. M. Chatham
James I. Crawford
Charles D. Fullen
A. C. D. Bradshaw
Charles P. Sippel
F. B. [Lnutsinger
George A. Wells
Henry W. Semon
Selzin
Maentz
Hessa Darmstadt
Germany
Francisea Ackerman
Galesburg
Fairfield
Lemon Opera House
Johnny
The
Odd Fellows
B. T
Lowell
Nelson
Chicago
Sarah
Anna
Cora
Howell
John Kinsinger
Quincy
Morris
Clark Morris
Ife
Knoll
W. WK. Morris
Ie. J. George
Joliet
Kiell
Ile
Paifield
Mr. Morris
Hendricks County
Indiana
Sarah Mendenhall
Plainfield
Charles George
Vierl D
Walter L
Fred C
Grace
George
West
Burlington Street
Indianapolis
Syracuse
N.Y
W. WK
Democratic County Convention in Jefferson County
Jefferson county Democrats will hold a mass convention at Fairfield courthouse on Saturday July 26 1890 at 10 AM to select delegates to the State and Congressional conventions and handle other business. State convention set for Cedar Rapids August 6 1890 at 10 AM and Congressional convention in Keokuk August 15 16. Jefferson county entitled to nine delegates per convention. F B Taylor chair.
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Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
F.B. Taylor
Chm
A Farmer's View of the Tariff Debate
The author argues against tariff increases and in favor of broad reductions. He contends western farmers must voice demands to Congress, notes political promises tire voters, and explains farm surplus competes with cheap labor abroad making protection ineffective. He criticizes modest duties as unlikely to raise prices.
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West
the West
Congress
India
Australia
South America
McKinley
Chicago
McKinley bill tax hike sparks political dispute
The piece details a reform era tariff table from the McKinley bill showing increased duties on common goods and criticizes Republican lawmakers from the state for once promising to raise taxes only to back the bill. It cites statements from Woolen manufacturers and notes intra party maneuvering affecting judicial and senatorial nominations.
Tariff talk by Jacob Funck on imports and duties
In Fairfield Iowa Jacob Funck argues against tariffs he says hurt farmers and Texas cattle trade. He notes duties on hogs sheep and cattle protect none and waste treasury funds on unnecessary projects. He opposes prohibitive duties that raise prices for domestic production and profits for manufacturers.
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Texas
Mexico
Chicago
Jacob Funck
Fairfield
Iowa
Voters face tax issues and seek concrete benefits to offset costs
The Tribune urges Illinois Senators and Congressmen to justify higher duties with tangible benefits to constituents. It questions who loses and who gains, warns of political risk in November, and contrasts support for Mr. Whitman with western farmers and consumers, pressing for a clear vote explanation.
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The
Tribune
Isss
Farwell
Cullom
Illinois
Palmer
Senate
General Assembly
Mr. Whitman
Washington
West
William Whitman
Tariff Increase Hits Musical Instrument Prices
A 1960 notice from John F Stratton & Son explains a Supreme Court ruling on December 16, 1889 that raises duties on musical instrument parts such as bows strings and trimmings from 25 percent to 35 to 50 percent. The duty hike is said to boost cost prices by 10 to 25 percent and require selling price raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
United States
John F. Stratton & Son
New York
Local notice on deaths and community history in Fairfield
Obituaries and notices recount the deaths of John Charlton Henry Semon Morris and Clark Morris in Fairfield Iowa with details of their lives families and funerals. The piece covers earlier local histories including John Wilkin and The history of weddings and early settlers in the area. It notes funeral arrangements and community memory.
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Henry
Jefferson
Lee
Louisa - WM
San Buren
Moines
Sory
Detferson
Louisa Easter
van Buren Asterbetee
Ae Peerenee
Democratic County Convention
Parmer
Theetar
Penets Por Ellingoeis Republican Congressiailen
Chicago Tribune
Republican House
R. J. Wilson
Wilson
van Buren
van Buren County
John Charleton
Loehr
G. B. Loehr
C. ‘I. Forest
Abingdon
John Bk. Loehr
L.O. Westenhaver
Leverett Otis Westenhaver
Ham Westenhaver
Leverett
Perlee
Ss Cts
G. C. Merman & Co
Springfield
Mass
Pioneer History of
Glendale
Bprron
Tue Tribune
J.S. Chandler
E. Bonnifield
Joe
John Graber
Coalport
Chandler
Joseph Hickenbottom
Adaline
Turner Harris
Milton Moor
Betsy Smith
Betsey
Cincinnati
New West
Col. Bonnitieh
England
Scott
Rob Roy
Sle
Scotland
Mr. Wilkin
Robin Farrell
Cleasby
Yorkshire
River Tees
Darlington
Durham
Wetherell
Comet
Wright
Westell
Duckington
John S Heaton
John Stout
Rosses
John Hopkirk
Bonnifield
Wilkin
Billy ‘Tilford
Burlington Road
Duke of Newcastle
Wm. Il. Harrison
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