Democratic delegate convention set for Des Moines Iowa
The Iowa Democrats will meet in Des Moines on August 1 1894 at 10 A M to nominate candidates for state offices including secretary of state auditor treasurer and attorney general and to conduct other business. Each county earns two delegates plus one for every 225 votes and a fractional 115 or more for Grover Cleveland in 1892. The first district delegates are listed and county committees are urged to reorganize and send names to the state secretary. All Democrats are invited to participate. By order of the state central committee Charles D Fuller Chairman C A Walsh Secretary
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Grover Cleveland
Del
Toni van Buren
Washington
Democratic State Central Committee
Congress
South Dakota
Gettysburg Herald
Gettysburg
Seppleman
Democratic Judicial Convention Held in Ottumwa Iowa August 8 1894
The Democrats of the second Iowa judicial district meet in Ottumwa in the court room at 11 AM August 8 1894 to nominate four district judges for the next general election Delegates from counties are apportioned as in the state convention with Jefferson Lucas Monroe Van Buren and others listed among delegations Jacques chairs the Democratic Judicial Committee
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Second Judicial District
Iowa
Ottumwa
Mao Ge
Ric
Henry
Rae Jefferson
Lucas Sra
Monroe
van Buren
RPUO
Democratic First District Convent to Nominate Congress Candidate
The Democrats of Iowa's First Congressional District will hold a delegate convention at Fort Madison on Wednesday September 5 1894 at 11 a m to nominate a candidate for Congress. Delegates are allotted to Des Moines Henry Jefferson Lee Van Buren and others per county by the Democratic Congressional Committee chaired by W G Mercer with A Gibbons as secretary.
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Iowa
Ft. Maddison
Des Moines
Henry Jefferson
Lee Rere
A. Tom
van Buren
Washington
Democratic Congressional Committee
Democratic Mass Convention in Jefferson County
A mass convention of the Democrats of Jefferson county will be held at the courthouse in Fairfield on Saturday at 1 PM to select nine delegates for state judicial and congressional conventions and to reorganize the county central committee as urged by the state committee. C M McElRoy chairman.
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Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
C. M. McElRoy
Congressional nomination debate reaches Hon. J D M Hamilton
The State Line Democrat argues that if Judge Babb rejects the congressional nomination the nomination should go to Fort Madison's Hon. J. D. M. Hamilton.
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State Line Democrat
Babb
J. D. M. Hamilton
Fort Madison
President Cleveland Gains Support During Strike Troubles
President Cleveland's handling of the strike troubles wins renewed support and admiration from many who had previously condemned him for other acts.
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Cleveland
Forty Southern Paper Mills Planned Amid Boom in Circulation
The article notes that surrounding the southern region there are projects for building forty paper mills currently under way as anticipation grows for increased newspaper circulation in the area.
Judge Trimble Declines Pension Agency At Des Moines
The Des Moines News, a republican paper, notes Judge Trimble declines the pension agency at Des Moines. The editorial cites outsiders urging a quick decision and comments on political gains from a large railroad strike benefiting Democrats and hurting Republicans.
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The
Des Moines News
the News
Strike Media Impact on Democratic and Populist Gains
The strike is cited as a tool to boost Cleveland’s popularity and influence the upcoming congressional elections in favor of the Democratic and Populist camps.
Don Cameron draws GOP power players behind scenes
Don Cameron attracts Republican backers as ex-boss Clarkson shifts loyalty from Tom Reed, indicating possible switch to Cameron under certain conditions.
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Don Cameron
Clarkson
Tom Reed
Cameron
Pullman declares two percent quarterly dividend despite hard times
The Pullman company announced a two percent quarterly dividend on its capital stock, asserting dividends endure through hard times and urging the Iowa legislature to reduce sleeping car rates by half.
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Pullman Company
Iowa
Democrats Call for County Mass Convention Saturday
Democrats are reminded of a county mass convention at the courthouse Saturday afternoon to select nine delegates to state judicial and congressional conventions and to reorganize the county central committee.
Debs Remains in Chicago Jail Limbo for Suits
The Chicago jail keeps Debs confined, delaying his response to multiple lawsuits and avoiding public boycott explanations. The characterization suggests jail offers ease and safety for addressing legal pressures.
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Tous City Tribune
Chicago
Treasury experts project small private income tax revenue
Treasury experts say revenue from private incomes will be small and hardly cover collection costs, while corporate revenue may reach as high as 39 million dollars but is more likely around 12 million dollars.
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Treasury
House passes bill for popular election of U S senators
The house approves a measure to elect United States senators by popular vote, but Senate fate is uncertain and likely to oppose. Even if it advances, final adoption requires a constitutional amendment.
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House
United States
Senate
Hypocrisy Charged After Ottumwa Delegation Rally
The piece condemns part of Jefferson county's delegation for disgraceful conduct at the republican racial convention in Ottumwa. It argues that loud virtue claims by the party are hollow and notes similar jubilation in Des Moines over a U.S. senator's election as evidence of ongoing hypocrisy.
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Jefferson County
Ottumwa
Des Moines
United States
Ed Campbell Denies Quotation Attributed to Him
The Fairfield Democrat Ed Campbell denies saying the A quote claiming he urged a Gabriel and a resurrection for the Democratic Party of Iowa is false He notes the public may vent wrath over party conditions this fall but hopes Senate will pass the Wilson bill close to its House version bringing no strong consequences for the Democrats.
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Muscatine Journal
Ed. Campbell
Fairfield Democrat
Democratic Party of
Iowa
Moses
Gabriel
Campbell
Senate
Wilson
House
The President Did His Duty Says Creston Editorial
The Creston American argues against populist state rights doctrine. It asserts that the federal government must prevent obstruction of U S mails and interstate commerce and praises President Cleveland for acting against Debs Sovereign and other populists over railroad control. States rights should not shield obstruction of mail and commerce.
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Ottumwa Sun
Creston American
Democratic Party
U. S
Cleveland
Debs
Sovereign
United States
Stand or fall Civil Peace and the Limited Army
The piece argues against expanding the federal standing army, warning it threats personal liberty and republican government. It praises civil authorities and local police as the first line of peace while criticizing militarization and urging preservation of peaceful institutions. The author cites Chicago and national events to advocate governing by consent and law rather than force. The editorial also critiques protective tariff debates and McKinley’s tariff bill, urging restraint and public scrutiny of policy.
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St. Louis Republic
Cleveland
United States
Chicago
Union
Sam Clark’s McKinley stance haunts Iowa campaign
Des Moines Leader warns that Sam Clark, aiming for Congress in Iowa's first district, is torn between past anti McKinley remarks and a current campaign on a McKinley endorsing platform. The piece notes Clarke’s prior honesty and hints at political expediency and editorial withdrawal during the race.
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Des Moines
Sam Clark
Congress
Iowa
Sam
Clark
Sam Clark's Candidacy and the Clark Vote Dilemma
The piece critiques Sam Clark amid factional split lines in the State Line Democrat. It argues prohibitionists Catholics Rom an faith voters and alliance backers will oppose Clark, while Republicans and farmers oppose his policies. It suggests a broad anti Clark coalition could elect an alternative in November.
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Cincinnatus
Clark
Burlington
Keokuk
Alliance
McGinty
Democratic Congress
Jackson
Democratic push in Iowa district hints at 54th Congress
A reader criticizes party politics and legislative gridlock. The piece argues for replacement of Republican laws seen as causing economic hardship, urges action over mere rehash, and predicts a Democratic win in Iowa's First District as the 54th Congress looms.
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Clark
Democratic Congress
Mr. Clark
Congress
Mt. Pleasant
Saint
Iowa
Democratic Accessions Signal Shifting Political Landscape
The piece argues Democrats gain in the fall while Republicans lose ground in the West and South. It notes large Democratic primaries in Des Moines, rising unity, and GOP defections highlighted by the Gettysburg Herald’s disaffection. It cites disenchantment with boss rule and a shift toward the opposition.
Hill Endorses Puristi Dent And Tariff Reform Hope
President Cleveland writes in favor of tariff reform and gains support from Senator David B Hill in the senate. The unusual shift raises hope that Congress may pass a real tariff reform measure amid recent events in Hocking.
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Cleveland
Senate
David B. Hill
Congress
Hocking
Senator Hill Opposes Senate Tariff Compromise Bill
The article portrays Senator Hill denouncing a senate compromise on tariffs as a betrayal of Democratic pledges. He argues the party favors free raw materials but rejects the compromise as a dicker that would defeat Democratic aims. He notes President Cleveland supports tariff reform and claims public and press sentiment backs him.
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Gorman
Hill
Democratic Senate
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Senate
No Fusion for Bill Hollingsworth
In a Sigourney Review and Oskaloosa Ties view, Jim has joined a Democratic convention backing the populist candidate for Congress and carried a large margin. The Keokuk county vote is awaited. The editorials warn against further fusion and accuse other counties of trading county fees to force Democratic endorsement. The Review pledges not to support such arrangements.
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Sigourney Review
Oskaloosa
Jim
Congress
Bro. Seevers
Keokuk County
Old Keokuk
The South is all Right
The Atlanta Constitution urges federal action against rioters threatening the metropolis, endorsing federal rescue when local authorities fail to maintain peace, and supporting state troops to preserve order under Governor Altgeld.
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Altgeld
United States
West
Georgia
Chi Cayo
A Puzzling Spectacle of the Populist Party
Marshalltown Statesmilli condemns the Populist party for planning to halt business and ruin property, accusing them of confiscating private property for government control, debasing currency, and provoking riot with anarchistic ideas not rooted in American soil.
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Marshalltown
Infant Cures Diarrhea with Remedy, 25 Cent Bottle
Last June Dick Crawford brought his twelve month old child with infantile diarrhea and a weak, wasting condition. After usual treatment failed, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Ma Diarrhea Remedy was used, and rapid improvement followed. The child regained strength and health, and the doctors credited the remedy with saving the life. Bradshaw & Thoma, druggists, sell the remedy.
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Dick Crawford
Chamberlain
T. Marlow
M. D
Bradshaw & Thoma
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McKinley
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