Democratic State Convention to Nominate Iowa Officers
The Iowa Democratic Party schedules a state convention in Davenport for August 15 1892 at 10 30 am to nominate a slate including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Railroad Commissioner and two presidential electors with one more per congressional district caucus at 9 am on the same day. Delegates are apportioned by county votes with Horace Boies 1891 support as the standard. Party officials CHAS. D. FULLEN and J. E. SEEvers urge township and county organization formation in advance.
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Horace Boies
Carnegie
Democratic State Central Committee
Chas. D. Fullen
Tariff Organ Critique of Pittsburgh Leaders and Labor Policy
The Ft. Madison Democrat reprints a Pittsburg Leader critique urging honest Republicans to expose leaders who oppose tariff protection. It condemns Carnegie Frick Jones and allied magnates for profiting from protection while undermining labor, arguing their actions threaten the Republican party and its platform.
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Ft. Madison
Frick, Jones
Pennsylvania
Why Iowa Farmer Votes Against a 60 Percent Tariff
The Des Moines Leader notes the puzzling stance of an Iowa farmer toward a high 60 percent tariff. It contrasts sympathy for mill owners, sugar growers, and lumber barons in other states with the farmer’s expected resistance to broad protection.
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Des Moines
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
Michigan
Carnegie
Iowa
Tariff Talks Heat Up as McKinley Campaign Opens
A brisk political scene centers on tariff talk and William McKinley as the campaign heats up. An observer notes the first volley of this year's Republican drive, likening it to a Winchester signifying the start of campaign hostilities.
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Winchester
Workingman Tariff Rights Backed by Labor Strikes
The text argues that if a tariff benefits workers they may strike to demand it. It states that employers who benefit from protection must not refuse reasonable labor demands.
Congress urged to form arbitration board for labor disputes
The writer argues Congress should establish a board of arbitration to settle all differences between laborers and employers who manufacture protected articles. Such a body would ensure workers receive tariff benefits, though it conflicts with the Republican stance on protection.
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Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Press Nominates Whiting for Rail Road Commissioner
The state democratic press shows strong support for Hon. E. Whiting of Monona county as railroad commissioner. His nomination would appeal to farmers and jobbers. ex-Senator Taylor of Davis county is also mentioned as a strong alternative.
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E. Whiting
Monona County
Taylor
Davis County
Political contrasts in party platforms from New York Herald
The New York Herald contrasts a rich aristocracy and mass labor with republican and democratic aims. It argues voters should endorse Democrats for economy at the White House and Congress and general prosperity, while warning against the other ticket.
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White House
Congress
New York Herald
Cleveland and Stevenson Nominated in New York Notification
Cleveland and Stevenson will be formally notified of their nomination today in New York City. L. M. Martin of Des Moines leads Iowa’s notification committee, accompanied by J. J. Richardson and C. D. Fullen. William F. Harrity of Pennsylvania is anticipated to be named chairman of the national committee.
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Cleveland
Stevenson
New York City
L. M. Martin
Des Moines
Iowa
New York
J. J. Richardson
C. D. Fullen
Wm. F. Harrity
Pennsylvania
Democratic Leader Predicts Cleveland Victory By Large Majority
Hon. D. O. Fisch, former state Democratic figure now in Seattle, toured the east and reports, from observations of Republicans and others, that Cleveland will win by a tremendous margin. He cites Washington and New York Republicans conceding Harrison’s weak prospects and forecasts a 50,000 vote majority for Cleveland in New York.
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D. O. Fisch
Seattle
Washington
Finch
Cleveland
New York
Harrison
Temescal tin mine exposed as fraud in San Jacinto
A two page San Francisco Examiner exposure questions the Temescal tin mine near San Jacinto California once sold to an English syndicate for 1.5 million dollars. It alleges pay ore exhaustion, monthly losses of 2000 to 4000 below operating costs, and reports the English superintendent’s resignation to seek stockholder explanations in London.
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San Francisco
San Jacinto
California
Cornwall
London
Temescaltin
Harrison
Lowell’s tribute paints Cleveland as Lincoln’s worthy heir
In an address before the Boston Reform Club, James Russell Lowell praised Grover Cleveland as the best representative of high Americanism since Lincoln. He said Cleveland speaks plainly, values businesslike politics, and tells the truth regardless of personal or party consequences.
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James Russell Lowell
Cleveland
Boston Reform Club
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Privates Evidence Bill Advances in Congress
Congressman Seerley introduces a pension regulation reform to weight private testimony equally with officers. The House passed the measure, with Seerley praising justice for privates and urging Senate approval. Support from Grand Army posts and veterans groups underscores shared demand for equal proof in pension claims.
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House of Representatives
Seerley
Pension Department
Senate
Butler
Pension Bureau
Lam
Department of the Potomac
Grand Army of the Republic
Iowa
John J. Seerley
Congress
Tirat
Lowa
Good Thing For The Man Manufacturers
W L Wilson discusses the 1890 tariff history tied to the McKinley bill metal schedule. McKinley defended the schedule as vital for industry and employment, noting no wage reductions or job losses. The metal schedule was prepared by the American Iron and Steel Association per its secretary Swank in May 1871.
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W.L. Wilson
St. Louis Republic
Iron and Steel
Pittsburg
Cleveland
House
McKinley
American Iron and Steel Association
Swank
Congress
New York
Beliver
House Committee
Association
Major McKinney
Cluny Castle
Harrison
Carnegie
Tarif Lords
Tariff debate cites McKinley bill and protection impact
The piece critiques the McKinley tariff pushing for full protection of iron and steel interests while claiming benefits for labor. It notes factory closures and job losses despite claims of prosperity, contrasting domestic producer gains with widespread unemployment and distrust of tariff advocates.
Royal Baking Powder praised by government and officials
Government tests declare Royal Baking Powder superior in leavening strength and purity. Canadian tests support its lead in leavening. Endorsed by Epwarph G. Love Pu D and others as the purest and most reliable baking powder available.
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United States
Epwarph G. Love, Pu. D
Henry A. Mort
M. D
Wa. McMurrrie
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