Democratic State Convention in Des Moines Iowa 1899
The Democratic Party of Iowa invites appealing voters to a delegate convention at Des Moines on August 16 1899 at 10 AM to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Superintendent of Public Instruction and Railroad Commissioner and conduct related business Delegates allocated by county based on 1897 votes for Fred E White Edited by Fred Townsend Chairman and G A Huffman Secretary
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Fred E. White
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Fred Townsend
G. A. Huffman
Prominent Iowa Dems Consider Nomination for Governor
Prominent candidates being considered for the Democratic nomination for governor of Iowa are Cato Sells and S. H. Bashor.
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Iowa
Cato Sells
S. H. Bashor
Goebel Emerges as Rising Kentucky Democratic Leader
William Goebel named Democratic nominee for Kentucky governor. Descriptions compare him to historic figures Henry Clay and John C. Breckenridge, marking him as a standout talent within the party.
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Kentucky
William Goebel
Henry Clay
John C. Breckenridge
Question on Jeffersonian merit principle in political appointments
The quote asks how many contemporary politicians could mirror Thomas Jefferson’s stance on avoiding relatives in office, claiming he never saw a case where a relative offered or appeared less qualified, implying strict merit over kinship in appointments.
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Thomas Jefferson
Americans Abroad Win Warm Reception Across Europe
American travelers are praised for valued cultural exchange as about 200000 depart for Europe this season. Reported spending nears 100 million dollars, highlighting their freedom and impact on host economies.
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Europe
Ministers Strike Over Sermon Fees Shifts Sundays
Protestant ministers in Marshall town have withdrawn from preaching at the Soldier's home on Sunday afternoons unless paid at least five dollars per sermon. The board of control set the price at three dollars, prompting Father Lenihan of St. Mary's Catholic church to conduct services and lead until the strike ends. It is described as an interesting situation.
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Marshalltown
Board of Control
Father Lenihan
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Populists Oppose Fusion Despite Democratic Talks
Dispatches note the populists oppose fusion, a stance consistent with their history of opposition. The Sioux City Tribune remarks they have tried every political scheme to move along and must go against the only option left.
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Sioux City Tribune
Christian Endeavor Proposal for Daily Newspaper
A proposal to start a Christian daily newspaper in Chicago or another city is criticized as impractical and possibly un-Christian. Rev Bruce Brown opposes the plan, arguing funding via a large endowment may not guarantee Christian influence and that secular papers already perform similar editorial roles.
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Chicago
Bruce Brown
Postoffice Restaurant Offers Fresh Candy Selection
A choice lot of fresh candy decorates the Postoffice Restaurant display. Patrons can choose from assorted sweets and confections in a colorful, inviting setup.
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Postoffice
Bryan poised for nomination with 626 votes
In New York City it is reported W. J. Bryan has 626 votes, nineteen short of nomination. Illinois Massachusetts and Michigan are listed as doubtful. sure states include Alabama through Wyoming, with Delaware New Jersey New Hampshire Vermont Maine Connecticut Rhode Island Maryland among the anti Bryan states.
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New York City
W. J. Bryan
Illinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indiana
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Kansas
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Louisiana
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Wyoming
Delaware
New Jersey
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maryland
New York
Editorial Attack on Carter Harrison in Democratic Press Bulletin
A Democratic Press Bulletin editorial by editor P. J. Devlin denounces Mayor Carter Harrison as a traitor to the national platform. Devlin claims he will not retract his words and notes support for Altgeld in Chicago’s campaign. The piece questions the Democratic National Committee’s oversight of the bulletin and cites Morton as another supposed democrat at odds with Harrison.
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Democratic Press Bulletin
P. J. Devlin
Carter Harrison
Devlin
Harrison
Chicago
Altgeld
Democratic National Committee
Democrats
Equal Justice
J. Sterling Morton
Protectionists on the Defensive in Congress Debates
The Washington Times argues that the Dingley law fails as a revenue source and acts as a prohibitive tariff. It claims high protection expands trusts, hurts labor, and increases idle workers, setting protectionists on the defensive through the fifty sixth congress.
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Mr. Gage
Last night Jack vows to marry only if she takes Rocky Mountain Tea
Maud recalls Jack’s condition that he would wed the best girl living only if she drinks Rocky Mountain Tea. The remark is presented as a witty aside in a humorous exchange.
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Maud
Jack
Rocky Mountain
Mr. Bryan's Popularity Across Georgia
The Chicago Times-Herald notes ex Governor Hogg stirs Tammany while Mr Bryan arouses strong loyalty in Atlanta and Barnesville Georgia. It credits his charm honesty and eloquence as core to enduring support and asks if he can win voters with his political ideas.
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Bryan
Chicago Times-Herald
Hogg
Atlanta
Barnesville
Georgia
S. S. Cox
How the Gear Man Did Up Judge Fee
Centerville Journal reports Judge Fee aimed to select top influential delegates for the state convention. Gear supporters in Appanoose County pledged to Gear, affecting Fee’s chances as Cummins and Deliver factions withhold support. The piece criticizes the bosses for endorsing Gear and sacrificing Fee, urging strategic alliance to win the state judgeship.
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Centerville
Fee
John H. Gear
United States Senate
Judge Fee
Appanoose County
Des Moines
Cummins
Gear
Appanoose
U.S
Cummins and Deliver
Supreme Court
Municipal ownership as taxation relief for Atlanta
The Atlanta Constitution argues that municipal ownership of public utilities is essential to relieve tax burdens and lower costs. It contends private provision profits drain resources, while public control would offer cheaper water, light, and heat, aligning with British municipal practice and urging enactment of positive laws.
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Atlanta Constitution
United States
Great Britain
Greatritain
Atlanta
Poweshiek County Democrats Issue Key Resolutions
The first Democratic county convention in Iowa this year, held in Poweshiek County, endorsed core party principles. Resolutions praise democracy, call for economical county administration, bi metalism, opposition to the Dingley tariff, Monroe Doctrine support, and sympathy for Philippine War soldiers while criticizing current administration.
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Iowa
Poweshiek County
W.J. Bryan
THE
Tribune
Jefferson County
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Philippine Islands
Mr Hogg of Texas Emerges as Democratic Contender
St Louis Republic profiles James Stephen Hogg of Texas as a seasoned political operator with a record from justice of the peace to twice governor. The piece argues his mastery of campaigning, memory for voters, and bold tactics make him a formidable potential nominee for the 1900 Democratic National Convention, urging close attention from state leaders.
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Hogg
Texas
St. Louis Republic
Tammany
Justice of the Peace
Meen
The Poet of the West profile of Edwin Markham
A Kansas City Star discussion of Edwin Markham and his volume The Man With the Hoe and Other Poems. It covers his western roots, the poem’s impact since publication, Markham’s philosophy of fraternity and labor, the San Francisco loan exhibit that inspired the work, and a brief life sketch from Oregon City to California including early writing and schooling.
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Kansas City
Harvard
West
Edwin Markham
Mr. Markham
San Francisco
Markham
Miller
Cain
Oregon City
Ore
California
Byron
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