Democrats to Convene Iowa Delegate Convention at Des Moines
Iowa Democrats meet in Des Moines on August 16, 1899 at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent public instruction and railroad commissioner. Delegates allocated by county votes and district tallies with invitations to participate under state central committee leadership. Fred Townsend chairs the committee with G A Huffman as secretary.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Fred E. White
Jefferson
Louisa
van Buren
Aes
Washington
State Central Committee
Fred Townsend
G. A. Huffman
Cato Declines Governor Nomination If Unattainable
Hon Cato states he will not accept the democratic nomination for governor unless he can secure it. The remark suggests he will reject the bid if he cannot achieve the position.
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Cato
Editor travels to Colorado for recovery with wife
The Bloomfield Democrat editor has gone to Colorado to recuperate, wisely accompanied by his wife to guard against overdoing it. During his absence the paper’s morals will be upheld by the regular preacher, Rev. H. C. Ethell.
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Bloomfield Democrat
Colorado
H. C. Ethell
Puffed Bryan Praise From Chicago Times-Herald Sparks Democratic Caution
The paper notes a laudatory feature on W. J. Bryan copied from Chicago Times-Herald. It warns Democrats to scrutinize editor H. H. Kohlsaat, regarded as McKinley’s strong ally in the West, and questions the puffery's motive.
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J. Bryan
Chicago Times-Herald
Times Herald
H. H. Kohlsaat
McKinley
West
Times-Herald
Mr. Bryan
Democratic county resolves praise for Spanish war and free trade
The Washington county Democratic resolution lauds the Spanish American War as a triumph of Democratic policy. It credits congressional action for dragging the reluctant administration into war to end tyranny and expand trade and gospel liberty worldwide. A second resolution advocates widening Orient trade and promoting free trade finance.
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Washington
Congress
Democratic Party
Cook Defends Democratic Way to Differ With Party Platform
Sam B. Cook of Missouri leads the national ways and means committee and argues that Democrats have the right to differ from and seek changes to the party platform after a campaign. He warns against labeling dissenters as traitors and says loyalty is shown by supporting candidates and platform after the convention.
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Sam B. Cook
Missouri
Ways and Means Committee
Democratic Party
Cook
Boies
THE
Tribune
Mr. Cook
No Democrat Right to Speak of Modifying 1896 Platform
The speaker argues that changing the 1896 Chicago platform would be poor politics and personal crisis. They state Democrats or Republicans who seek to participate at the 1900 convention with proper credentials should be seated, while those who bolted in 1896 may need to declare future intentions before seating.
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Chicago
Tuller
France
Democratic Party
Bryan
Burlington Gazette
Philadelphia Record
Mr. Bryan
West
Morss
William H. English
Indiana
Indianapolis Sentinel
English
Alabama
Joseph J. Willett
Cotton
New York Herald
South
Henry Clay
Philippines
War Department
New York Tribune
Washington
Trbune
Army
McKinley
Party of Action
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Captain Dreyfus
Tack
America
Emporia
Kan
Gazette
Commercial Street
The
the Gazette
Democracy and 1836 platform shape 1900 party debates
The text traces Democratic ideas from the 1836 platform to 1900 party debates. It argues democracy is a principle guiding legislation against monopolies and vested rights, notes opposition to Bryan and free silver, and discusses potential candidates and strategy for unifying the party. It cites figures like Morss and English and mentions Alabama comments and southern tariffs.
Iowa boards ban tobacco in prisons after July 1
The Iowa state board of control orders a tobacco ban in penitentiaries starting after July 1 with wardens to enforce it. Inmates now will have their weekly ration cut from four to two ounces, while butter is added to menus. The board notes similar bans elsewhere and considers extending the policy to all state institutions, though current enforcement will for now affect only future shipments.
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Iowa State Board of Control
Iowa Penitentiaries
State Board of Control
Board of Control
New York
Larrabee
Fort Madison
Straight Democracy Advocated By Local Papers
The editors argue for a straight democracy over fusion, praising the idea and denouncing “nondescripts” using the party to bolster decaying organizations. They stress pride in democratic alignment and criticize allied factions for misrepresenting the party to voters.
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Frisbie
Manson Democrat
Johnny
Democratic Party
Sloan Star
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