Iowa Democrats to Convene in Des Moines Delegates Meet
The Iowa Democrats plan a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 1 1894 to nominate candidates for state offices including secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general and supreme court positions. Each county gets two delegates plus one per 225 votes and fraction over 115 for Grover Cleveland in 1902. District allocations and organizing guidance accompany the notice from state chairman Charles D Fullen and secretary A Walsh.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Grover Cleveland
Brgrey
Eees
Democratic Judicial Convention in Ottumwa Iowa
The Democrats of Iowa's second judicial district hold a delegate convention in Ottumwa's courthouse at 11 a.m. in August 18M to nominate four district judges for the next general election. Delegation ratios follow the state convention with county counts listed under Davis Henry Jefferson Lucas. W H Jaques chairs the Democratic Judicial Committee.
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Second Judicial District
Iowa
Ottumwa
Democratic Congressional Convention in Ft Madison Iowa
The Democrats of Iowa First District plan a delegate convention in Ft Madison on September 9 1804 at 1 oclock A M to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are allotted by county including Des Moines and Washington with party officers W G Mercer chairman and A Gibbons secretary.
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Tion
Iowa
Ft. Madison
Ovclock
A. M
Des Moines
Democratic mass convention to choose nine delegates
A mass convention of Jefferson county Democrats will meet at the Fairfield courthouse on Saturday July 28 at 1 o'clock PM. The gathering will select nine delegates to the state judicial and congressional conventions and will reorganize the county central committee as recommended by the state committee. C. M. McElroy, chairman.
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Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
C. M. McElroy
Debs Salary vs Striker's Family Hardship Highlight
A report notes a public figure earns 33 000 dollars yearly while a striker and his family suffer hunger and financial strain. The piece contrasts high income with need, emphasizing economic inequality.
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Debs
Prendergast Hanged Amid Public Relief
Prendergast was hanged last Friday to the great relief of the public. His crime was heinous and he was sane enough to suffer for it.
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Prendergast
Sympathy for Striking Workers vs Endorsing Law Violations
The remark contrasts sympathy for workers on strike against a greedy corporation with endorsement of breaking the law. It highlights divergent public attitudes toward labor disputes and unlawful actions during industrial strife.
Governor Boies Likely Democratic State Convention Chair
Governor Boies will probably serve as permanent chairman of the Democratic state convention at Des Moines to be held two weeks from today. He is the leading figure expected to steer proceedings and set the agenda for the gathering.
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Boies
Des Moines
Right to Strike Stated as Personal Choice and Property Respect
A statement affirms that every man may quit his job at will but cannot interfere with others or destroy property. The rule emphasizes personal liberty balanced by respect for others and preservation of property.
Strike Ends With Debs and Sovereign Leaders Mentioned
The text asserts the strike is over and notes leaders including Debs and Sovereign are at the end of their influence, signaling resumed work and diminished protest activity.
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Messrs
Debs
Sovereign
Republicans Trimmed Claim of House Majority
Republicans have scaled down their forecast of a House majority to fifteen seats. They expect the chamber to ultimately be Democratic after next November elections.
Backbone of Grover Cleveland Defies Crisis and Daily Duties
A newspaper line notes Grover Cleveland's backbone pleases both supporters and adversaries by facing major crises with the same firm stance he applies to minor official tasks.
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Grover Cleveland
Tax Levy Increase Ordered for State Collecting Excess Revenue
A state announces an increase in the tax levy to raise 258 527 79 dollars in excess revenue for the current year. The measure reflects Republican fiscal policy aimed at meeting the additional budget needs.
Substantial Fair Costs Impact This Year’s Plans
The text notes that despite the large expenses already incurred by the world’s fair, the costs are not to be met this year, suggesting ongoing financial strain and budgeting concerns for the event.
Enduring Common Sense Opposes Demagogic Tide
The passage asserts that despite widespread demagogic rhetoric the general populace will ultimately return to sensible judgment and steer affairs to a correct resolution. It emphasizes faith in ordinary people's steady reasoning overcoming populist excess.
Labor groups of New Orleans decline Debs strike request
The labor organizations of New Orleans say they will not repeat their extensive sympathetic strike, a move they once undertook years ago and now decline again at Debs' request. They indicate that once was enough and stand by that decision.
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New Orleans
Debs
Government charged over mail forwarding to Pullman papers
The case alleges government protection of the Pullman company by ensuring the mails are forwarded to certain newspapers and persons, with others accused of misstatements about the issue.
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United States
Pullman Company
Huntington Predicts Five-Year Prosperity Across Nation
Collis P. Huntington, noted railroad builder and business leader, predicts the next five years will match or exceed any similar period in U S history for prosperity across multiple industries.
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Collis P. Huntington
United States
Labor groups urged to thank Cleveland for timely intervention
The passage argues labor organizations should thank President Cleveland for showing courage by stepping in early to prevent the unions from pursuing actions that would have caused lasting regret. It frames his interference as timely and protective.
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Cleveland
Sam Clark Steps Down From Keokukrate City Editorship
Sam Clark retires from the editor ship of the Keokukrate City citing inability to write amid a political campaign. He laments the toll of the campaign and wishes to recall all he has written to ease his burden.
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Sam Clark
Keokukrate
Kuokuk Constitution Center Endorses Judge Babb for Congress
From all parts of Iowa's first district comes kind words for Judge Babb of Mt. Pleasant. The sentiment appears unanimous that he should be the party standard bearer in the congressional race this far.
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Keokuk
First
Iowa
Babb
Mt. Pleasant
German Republican remark sparks city race feud
A Birlington Gazette note recalls a shouted insult from Mr. Sam Clark that used the term lep-eared Dutch during criticism of opponents to the prohibitory law, highlighting lingering tensions in the public debate.
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Birlington
Sam Clark
Democratic Twass county convention urged for delegates
The notice calls on all Democratic voters to attend a Twass county convention to select delegates to state judicial and congressional conventions and to reorganize the county committee.
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Twass
Bicycling Risks Stir Medical Warnings
Physicians warn that long bicycle runs strain leg muscles and a stooped posture harms the spine and lungs. They urge upright riding to avoid health risks, arguing vanity of speed drives the harmful stance.
Sovereign’s Strike Order Backfires On North American Industry
The article accuses Mr. Sovereign of overestimating his power as he ordered a strike of Knights of Labor. He disregarded warned consequences and blocked industry, but the Knights deny being affected and insist work continued. Sovereign is labeled a blatherskite and fraud, a poor leader for workers.
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Sovereign
Knights of Labor
Debs Hails Cleveland Arbitration Board Plan
Debs praises President Cleveland for appointing a board of arbitration. He trusts the commissioners will be of high character to determine right from wrong in the dispute and foresees a speedy settlement. He notes labor supports arbitration and believes the strike might have been avoided if this principle had been recognized.
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Cleveland
Debs
President Cleveland praised for firm handling of emergency
St. Paul Pioneer Press lauds President Cleveland for calm decisive action to uphold the constitution and enforce laws during a crisis. The piece highlights discreet use of federal power, restraint, and the restoration of order while defending his stance against labor unions and anarchist governors Altgeld and Waite.
Statute Excerpt on Federal Authority to Enforce Laws
The text outlines sections 5 298 and 5 299 enacted in 1861 and 1871 granting the president power to deploy militia and federal forces to enforce federal law and protect rights when ordinary judicial processes are obstructed by rebellion insurrection or domestic violence in any state or territory. It notes the president may use land and naval forces as necessary to suppress rebellion or enforce laws.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Cleveland
United States
A. R.U
Altgeld
Waite
Duty to suppress insurrection and protect rights under U S law
The text states the president must use militia or armed forces to suppress insurrection violence unlawful combinations that obstruct federal laws or impede justice, deeming such measures necessary to uphold constitutional rights and maintain order.
Mt Pleasant Free Press Sold to Throop Partners
The Mt Pleasant Free Press changes hands as Jas Gillis and Gus Walters sell to James A Throop and H L Throop. The former owners retire after building a strong, readable, profitable paper with long experience behind them.
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Mt. Pleasant
Cleveland earns cross party praise for swift riot response
The president acted promptly and temperedly in Chicago riots, earning approval from northern and southern Democrats as well as Republicans, a rare bipartisan endorsement of his prudence and restraint.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Demand Grows for W J Babb Nomination in District
Across the district there is pressure for the nomination of W J Babb of Mr Pleasant as the Democratic candidate for congress. Babb is praised for fitness and strength, while supporters of Sam Clark fear a Babb victory as John H Gear warned that Babb would thrash Clark in a bad year for Democrats.
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W.J. Babb
Mr. Pleasant
Congress
Mr. Babb
Sam Clark
John H. Gear
Clark
Babb
Ottumwa Republican Judicial Convention Drunkfest Sparks Critique
Report suggests several Jefferson county delegates overindulged at Ottumwa gathering with two needing restraint. Votes later cast correctly, praised mulet law as a success though mani festations raise concern. Fairfield Republicans warned against attending such events.
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Ottumwa
Jefferson County
Fairfield
No Conflict of Authority at Chicago Says St. Louis Republic
The St. Louis Republic reports no federal state clash in Chicago. It notes the Altgeld Cleveland correspondence aided troops and emphasised limits of authority to avoid federal usurpation of state power during the tense period.
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St. Louis Republic
Chicago
Altgeld
Cleveland
Illinois Supremacy Maintained at Chicago by State Forces
The article praises the state militia and Chicago police for upholding Illinois law during disturbances in Chicago. It contends Governor Altgeld was right about state capability to handle the crisis, while noting federal troops mainly performed guard duty and were not needed for broader power.
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Illinois
Chicago
Altgeld
United States
Harrison Defends Cleveland Troop Use in Federal Enforcements
Ex President Harrison argues that federal troops may operate in any state under orders to enforce laws where civil authorities fail. He rejects claims of attacking Cleveland’s action and says enforcing the laws is the president and army’s sworn duty. He also responds to James W. Riggs about criticism attributed to him.
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Harrison
Cleveland
Dam
United States
James W. Riggs
New York Constitutional Convention
Indianapolis
Tued
James A. Riggs
Albany
N.Y
Twotonty
President's View of Federal Authority Cited by Harrison
Benjamin Harrison discusses the president enforcing federal law nationwide without consent, recalling his own Army service marching into reluctant states and urging readiness to aid national authority as a private citizen and part of the posse comitatus.
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United States
Benjamin Harrison
East and the Income Tax Devilish Device Cited
The piece questions the New York Journal's anti income tax stance, arguing the tax is equitable in war and peace. It defends the policy as necessary revenue, notes its impact on wages and savings, and critiques tariff and trust influences on taxation.
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Invinnatt Enquirer
New York
Jsvald
Metropolitan
Republican Party
Herald
Sherman
Morrill
Morton
Summer
Wallpaper cleaning offered by Mr J B Gaumer
Parties seeking bright as new wallpaper can have cleaning done at reasonable rates by Mr J B Gaumer. Leave orders at this office.
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J. B. Gaumer
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A. Walsh
Democratic Judicial Convention
Davis Henry
Jefferson
Lucas
W. H.C. Jaquses
Democratic Judicial Committee
Erste
Monroe van Buren
Wapellu
Democratic
Henry
Washington
Colt
Democratic Congressional Committee
Baevenses
W.G. Mercer
A. Gibbons
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