Democrats to Nominate at Des Moines Convention 1899
Iowa democrats plan a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 16 1899 at 10 a m to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge public instruction railroad commissioner and other business. Each county gets two delegates plus one per 200 votes and fraction over 100 for Fred E White in 1897. Also notes Bryan Ingersoll death and political calls.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Fred E. White
Local committee faces tough tests amid summer squabble
A Chicago Chronicle passage notes a delaying committee fails to settle a local dispute and would struggle against the Hannas and Platts and Quays, who prepare to confront the issue with determined scrutiny.
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Chicago Chronicle
Hannas
Alger Resigns Under Public Pressure
Alger yields to public opinion and resigns his post after admitting the appointment was a mistake and his conduct was discreditable. He had few friends at the start and now has practically none.
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Alger
Democratic National Committee in Chicago Debates Next Year
The Chicago meeting leaves the party unsure of its path for the next year. Support leans to 16 to 1 and Bryan as nominee, but opposition to both grows. Party hopes for victory but fears the old slogan and old nominee may fail.
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Wm. J. Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Bryan
Bhe
Chicago Democrats weigh buying existing paper for daily start
National committeemen in Chicago debated starting a democratic daily. They believed half a million dollars could start the paper, but a wiser member cautioned lasting viability matters most and suggested buying an established paper to ensure survival.
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National
Dreyfus Case Turbulence Flares Over New Confession
Count Esterhazy admits preparing the bordereau at the urging of several officers to convict Dreyfus, claiming officials were certain of guilt but could not use a Berlin source. The alleged plan sought to fabricate evidence to punish an already guilty man, stirring renewed outrage among Dreyfus supporters ahead of August court martial.
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Dreyfus
France
Count Esterhazy
Bordereau
Berlin
Brad Shaw and Thoma's New Soda Fountain Delights
A city note praises Brad Shaw and Thoma's new soda fountain for offering the best soda water in town, inviting locals to visit and sample their refreshing beverages.
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Bradshaw & Thoma’s
Philippine Situation Explored by Ramon Reyes Lala
The piece from the New York Independent, cited by Ramon Reyes Lala, analyzes growing concerns among expansionists about the Philippine situation. It contends the administration lacks a clear policy and has been drifting in its approach.
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Ramon Reyes Lala
Philippines
New York Independent
Democrats Prepare Delegates for County Convention
The Tribune urges full participation in the upcoming county primaries on August 20th to fairly select delegates from township and precinct votes. Voters are urged to express views on free coinage 16 to 1 while supporting broad party goals and Chicago platform alignment.
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the Tribune
Chicago
Drop the Silver: Iowa Democrats Urged to Stop Free Coinage Factor
The Dubuque Herald urges Iowa Democrats to avoid reaffirming the Chicago convention financial plank. It argues the free silver issue hurt 1897 candidate White and warns against repeating a disastrous experiment, while stressing support for the gold standard and stable monetary policy.
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Dubuque
M. M. Ham
Bryan
Democratic Party of
Iowa
Chicago
White
Congress
Shaw
Republican State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Platform Critique Warns Democrats on Silver Policy
A political column argues that good Democrats will repudiate a platform seen as foolish. It states Democrats should not delude themselves about carrying the state or improving on the silver issue this year. It predicts defeat if they endorse the 16 to 1 ratio again.
Rock Island Playing Cards Offer by Mail
The Rock Island playing cards are advertised as the slickest to handle. One pack can be obtained by mail for 15 cents in stamps, or a money order for 50 cents will secure four packs with express shipment prepaid. Address JOHN SEBASTIAN G. P. A. C. R. I. & P. Chicago.
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Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
Chicago
Drift into Empire by Ramon Reyes Lala
A critical view of U S imperial policy in 1898 argues drift rather than plan guided the war in the Philippines. The piece notes Dewey's decisive Manila victory, then slow follow up, the need to recruit a land army, and the unpredictable rise of Aguinaldo and his forces.
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Ramon Reyes Lala
N. Y
United States
Philippines
Manila
Hong Kong
Dewey
Pacific
Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Iowa to Introduce Grade System With Colored Prison Uniforms
Des Moines July 15. Iowa state board of control to inaugurate a limited grade system at state penitentiaries substituting gray and plaid suits for stripes. Warden Hunter favors reforms via incentives, while Warden Jones remains cautious. The plan includes three grades with specific privileges and a monthly reporting requirement to the board.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Board of Control
Board of Control
Hunter
Anamosa Penitentiary
Iowa
Warden Jones
Kinne
Lowa
Anamosa
Democratic Factions Readying for 1900 Strife at Chicago Meeting
The Chicago meeting of the Democratic National Committee exposed rifts between radicals and conservatives. Bryan pressured both sides to bury grievances, yet doubts linger about future unity. Radicals plan a more radical platform and seek to disrupt allies, while conservatives stay loyal for expedience. Bryan fears their influence could shape his renomination.
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Chicago Chronicle
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Nebraska
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
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State Central Committee
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Marshall
Luzon
Sumners
Oregon Regiment
Oregon Volunteers
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New York
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