Democrats of Iowa Convene in Cedar Rapids August 6 1890
The Iowa Democratic state convention meets in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday August 6 1890 at 10 A M to nominate candidates for state offices including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court positions. Delegates are apportioned by county with a 2 per county base and one extra per 225 votes or fraction for Horace Boies 1889 governor vote.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Horace Boies
Democratic Congressional Convention in Keokuk Iowa
The Democracy of the counties in Iowa's First District will meet August 15 at 1 am in Keokuk to nominate a Representative candidate and conduct other business. Representation is by one delegate per county plus one for every 200 votes over 100 cast for John J. Seerley in November 1845.
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Iowa
Keokuk
John J. Seerley
Democratic Judicial Convention for Second District Iowa
The Democrats of the Second Judicial district of Iowa convene in Ottumwa on Tuesday August 19 1890 at 2 pm to nominate three district judges and conduct other business. Delegates: two per county plus one for each 200 votes or major fraction for Horace Boies governor in 1884. The counties’ delegate entitlements follow this ratio.
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Second Judicial District
Iowa
Ottumwa
Horace Boies
Stewart
Pacific Coast
Chariton
Chariton Patriot
E. L. Burton
Govenor Boies
Burton
Judge Leggett
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Democratic Convention Notice
The Democrats of Jefferson county hold a mass convention at the Fairfield court house Iowa on Saturday July 26 1880 at 10 AM to select delegates for State Congressional and Judicial conventions and handle other business. The State convention convenes in Cedar Rapids on August 6 1890 at 10 AM and the Congressional in Keokuk on August 13 1800. Jefferson county entitled to nine delegates per convention per representation ratio. F B Taylor Chair Co Com.
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Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
F. B. Taylor
Chm, Co
The Duty Of The Farquer And Politics
A reader apologizes for a mistaken view on farming and politics. The letter argues a farmer who moves to town is no longer a farmer and contends politicians with land may know farming better than career farmers. It claims farmers should abstain from political meddling.
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the Tribune
Machine Organ
Wilson
Gear
Rear
Farmer
Professional Courtesy and the Judship
A long critique condemns political meddling by farmers and asserts politicians dictate farm voting. It lampoons the idea of farmer input on tariffs and taxes, urging obedience to party lines and showcasing editorials about political pressure and ideology. The piece shifts to Judge Stewart’s absence and party-influenced judicial appointments, ending with a call for a Democratic Judicial Convention in Ottumwa on August 19.
Des Moines Fountain Water Draws Equal Patronage
The Des Moines News notes a bronze fountain in the courthouse west yard now has patronage matching that of the original package houses, as the city remains less dry than Fairfield.
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Des Moines News
Court House
Des Moines
Fairfield
Sioux City Edition Narrowing Politics to Local Gain
The article argues that Sioux City uses the term politics to mean policies bringing local benefits such as appropriations, new enterprises, or competitive advantage. It suggests Fairfield’s broader view could have altered political outcomes by shifting focus to business and wealth.
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Sioux City
Fairfield
Prohibition Costs Exposed by Polk County Officials
The Des Moines Register condemns justices and constables for draining Polk County treasury through prohibitory law enforcement. It cites $30,500 in six months for justice courts and argues seizures of single bottles fail to curb liquor sales while enriching a mercenary group.
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Des Moines Register
Polk County
Treasury
Des Moines Leader
State Register
Des Moines
Ulis City
Whvle
Register
Mithis City
Justice
York County
Des
Tawn
the Register
Board of Supervisors
Callender
Heirlan
District Court
Justice Courts
Justice of the Peace
Justices’ of the Peace
Prohibition Move Shapes Iowa GOP Rift Across State
Des Moines dispatch reports Secretary Cook of the Prohibition State Committee announces a September 4 mass convention in Des Moines to organize prohibitionists after criticizing the Republican platform as a temperance trap. He warns losing Iowa would setback the national liquor suppression effort and cites past conventions and candidates in Taylor and Page counties.
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Des Moines
Sio City Tribune
Iowa Republicans
Sioux City
Cook
Prohibition State Committee
Iowa
Lowa
Prohibition
National Prohibition Committee
Towa
Ss. A. Gilley
College Springs
Page County
Clearfield
Taylor County
John A. Brooks
Ottumwa Opposes Narrow Gauge Plan for Ottumwa
The Ottumwa newspaper denounces the Ft Madison Narrow Gauge proposal to bring the line to Ottumwa for 35000 dollars and suggests allowing its arrival only if financed entirely by others.
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Ottumwa
Ft. Madison
Appeal to Editors Urges Endorsement of Election Bill
Republican party headquarters issues appeal urging editors to back the election bill amid criticism that the measure seeks moral support in advance and is condemned by opponents as improper.
Beces Family Medicines Blood Purifier and Maker
Beces Family Medicines and Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker are praised as a superior blood purifier. The elixir is claimed to cleanse the blood and purify the system, safe for children and adults, recommended as essential for every family, sold and warranted by R. H. Hufford.
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R. H. Hufford
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Demoocratic State Convention
State Central Committee
J.J. Nunn
Thos. H. Lee
Cane
Jefferson Lee
Louisa Ws van Buren
Washington
Henry Jefferson
Lee
Guelich
Burlington
TION
Appanoose
Davis Henry
Jeferson
Crseer
Lucas Monroe
van Buren
Democratic Judicial Committee
J J. Smith
Demockratic County Convention
Jacop Funck
P.S
Jersey
Frank Pierce
TPS
the Register Editorial
OAS
Cronsunsiomie
Johnson
Sen Mo
Jan
Constable Skinni
Jane
Maren
Dles Vane
Ton Jianee
Sir Justice Mathis Sin Montils
Ako Hansen
Neers
Constable Wilson
Nelda
Consi Mercer
Total
Saoine
Will Gote
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