Democratic State Convention Nominating Iowa Officials
The Iowa Democrats call a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 1, 1894 to nominate state officials including secretary of state and attorney general. Counties receive delegates by vote share, county committees urged to reorganize, and all Democrats invited to participate in delegate selection.
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Supreme Court
Grover Cleveland
Ise
Uae
Oils CO
Henry
van Buren
Democratic State Central Committee
Iowa
Bankers
Des Moines
Democratic Judicial Convention set for Ottumwa on August five
The Democratic Party of the second judicial district of Iowa will hold a delegate convention in Ottumwa's large court room at 11 a.m. August 5 184 for nominating four district judge candidates. Delegates from Appanoose Davis Jefferson Lucas Monroe Wapello and others will be apportioned as in the state convention. The Batavia Sentinel says it will support populist principles in upcoming issues.
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Second Judicial District
Towa
Ottumwa
Iowa
Appanogse
Davis
Pevien the Reese
Ee Henry
Bettie
Jefferson
Lucas
Dee Aes
Monroe
Batavia Sentinel
Republicans Nominate Sam Clark for Congress
Sam Clark secured the Republican nomination to represent the district in Congress, signaling a pro free trade stance will be advanced in the seat.
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Sam Clark
Congress
Singerly Nominated by Pennsylvania Democrats for Governor
The Pennsylvania Democrats nominate Wm. M. Singerly for governor. He is described as a pronounced free trader and an excellent man, though he has little chance of winning.
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Pennsylvania
Wm. M. Singerly
Judge Barcroft Attacks Harrison Over McKinley Bill
Judge J R Barcroft the industrial party nominee in Iowa's seventh district stated in his acceptance speech that Harrison's election was the country’s worst curse since it enabled passage of the McKinley bill. He framed the tariff measure as harmful to the nation and tied it to the administration.
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J. R. Barcroft
Industrial Party
Iowa
Harrison
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
Gulf
Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Democrats Nominate Franklin MacVeagh for Illinois Seat
Illinois Democrats choose Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago as their senatorial nominee at the state convention. Iowa Democrats favored Jnc Black but accept MacVeagh as the nominee.
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Illinois
Franklin MacVeagh
Chicago
Iowa
Jnc
State Line Democrat Critiques Populist Run For Congress
The State Line Democrat and THE TRIBUNE oppose supporting populists this year. Weaver and fellow demagogues allegedly maintain a third party to trade on, with followers repeatedly betrayed for leaders' personal gain.
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State Line Democrat
Congress
THE
Tribune
Weaver
Sherman backs free trade view in private talk
The Washington correspondent of the St. Louis Republic reports that John Sherman told two recently graduated friends a month or six weeks ago that if he were young he would adopt the free trade theory of political economy. He said he felt certain the country was drifting toward free trade and that free traders would shape future politics.
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Washington
St. Louis Republic
John Sherman
Ohio
Critics Call Out Professors At Lincoln And Richmond
The Rev. Mr. Cave and Prof. Herron are denounced for criticizing the government. They spoke at Richmond Virginia and Lincoln Nebraska during state university commencement exercises.
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Cave
Richmond
Herron
Lincoln
Neb
State University
Iowa Ranks Eighth in Union Property Valuation
The 1890 census estimates Iowa's property valuation at 2 287 000 dollars, placing the state eighth among states. This valuation reflects land, improvements, and taxable property across Iowa.
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Iowa
Free Wool Policy Sparks Alarm for Wool Growers
The Springfield Republican argues that free wool and protection cuts will lower woolen costs and boost manufacturing, but warns that a thriving industry would ruin wool growers. The piece predicts cheaper woolen wear yet fears adverse effects on growers under the tariff shift.
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Springfield
Mass
Republican
Mugwump
Sugar schedule must stand like a rock in the House
The House is urged to resist a Senate sugar bill viewed as a trust concession. It condemns two points, higher duties on refined sugar and delaying duties on raw sugar until January 1, 1895, arguing this would gift the trust a free import window. The piece calls for denying the bargain and compelling capitalists to profit without federal aid.
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New York Times
Senate
Trust
House
Lochren Defends Pensions Amid Fraud Concerns
United States Pension Commissioner Lochren visited St. Paul to address claims that deserving pensioners are cut off and spies target evidence for further reductions. He said there is no plan to shut off pensions and emphasized his duty to grant benefits to all entitled. He confirmed no spies are used and that special examiners aim to document meritorious cases, not uncover fraud.
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United States
Lochren
St. Paul
Is It Prudent to Nominate Mr Clark
A circular circulated by Republicans accuses Mr Clark of free trade leanings and opposition to protectionist policy. The document asserts his stated positions, contrasts them with Democratic allies, and questions voters about his sincerity. The piece previews a circular distributed before a district convention to warn protectionists about Clark’s stance.
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Mr. Clark
Clark
Mr Clark’s tariff stance stirs Jefferson county readers
The letter to the editor cites Mr Clark’s support for the McKinley tariff and reciprocity while criticizing protectionism. It notes editorials from Gate City and Keokuk industries harmed by tariff shifts, questions Clark’s fitness for congress, and warns Democrats may win if Clark is nominee.
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Diane i
Keokuk
Tha
Henry County
Facts in the Case on Clark and McKinley Tariff
The text argues Mr. Clark may favor McKinley tariff principles yet publish editorials showing inconsistent stances. It questions whether he should be the party standard bearer for a protectionist tariff in the upcoming Mt Pleasant nomination.
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Clark
Mt. Pleasant
Grate City
Protection and tariffs debate on McKinley bill
Excerpts from the Gate City advocate tariff reform opposing McKinley. The piece argues protection harms the nation while free trade and broad industry benefit, criticizing McKinley for rushing the tariff bill and warning voters about political implications. It cites historical context from 1890 and the 1900 publication date.
Recalling Hard Times Before the War and Railroads
An old timer recalls harsher days before the war noting wheat at 25 cents a bushel hogs at 1 dollar per hundred pounds corn at 12 to 15 cents and hogs 2 to 2.25 dollars per hundred while railroads were scarce and labor scarce at 75 cents to 1.00 a day.
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Bloomfield
Sedalia Democrat
Kansas City Times
Republican Party
Horse kicks man. knee healed by Pain Balm
H Shafer of the Freemyer House Middleburg N Y was kicked on the knee by a horse. He was laid up and the knee stiffened but after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm he was able to be around in two days. He recommends it for bruises sprains and rheumatism. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma.
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Shafer
Freemyer House
Middleburg
N. Y
Chamberlain
Bradshaw & Thoma
Clark Crank Draws Fire as First District U.S. House Hopeful
Editorial attacks Clark as a talker turned crank, promising unsafe policies and bitter feuds with McKinleyites Democrats Catholics and court factions. It cites his finance draft on debt payments as impractical, warns of losses in Lee and Des Moines counties and urges nominating a reliable man in the first district.
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Clark
Congress
Gear
Seerley
Lee
Des Moines
Outbid by Republicans as They Plead for Votes
The piece argues Republicans flirt with silver policy and outbid populists to gain votes. It cites Senator Cameron and a Denver plank, condemning the Cameron letter as demagogic and unfounded while urging Republicans to demand consistency and honor from him.
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Cameron
National Republican League
Denver
St. Paul
Bridge Square
Pennsylvania
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Auditor of State
Charles D. Fullen
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Hedge
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W. Oh
C. Fargues
Democratic Judical Committee
Sam Chak
Neokuk Gate City
Grcelar
Nar
Row
Fairfield Ledger
Lowa
Democratic Party
Mel Winley
Tam
M. Clark
Gate City
America
England
Wim. McKinley
Keokuk Gate City
MckKinley
U.S
Tess
Committee On
W. G. Ross
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