Republicans call state convention in Des Moines on June 29
The piece notes a Republican state convention set for Des Moines on June 29 and mentions other political maneuvers. It also cites Colorado Democrats backing free silver and electing a Hill delegation to Chicago, with talk of Cleveland possibly declining a presidential bid. The South Dakota convention reacts to Horace Boies, with eight delegates, while remaining uninstructed.
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Des Moines
Colorado
Hill
Chicago
South Dakota
Lorace Boies
Council Bluffs
Boies
Iowa
United States
New York
Indiana
Maine
California
National
Tilden
Hancock
Hendricks
Cleveland
Cedar Rapids
Hle
Thomas Jefferson
Flower
Slocum
Horace Soles
Seerley Opposed Big River and Harbor Bill
The present congress bears sins as does the past but Rep Seerley of this district bears no blame for the river and harbor bill. He voted against the measure and did all he could to defeat it.
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Congress
Seerley
Ledger
Senator Hill Dodges Vote on Silver Question
The article accuses Senator Hill of dodging a vote on a silver issue on the 25th while seated in the chamber. It argues the American public despises cowards more than those who openly oppose them and condemns Hill for avoiding responsibility on a key public matter.
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Senator Hill
Wisconsin district Lutherans adopt resolutions at Galena
The Wisconsin district of the evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio and other states closed its annual session in Galena Illinois on the 23rd by adopting a preamble and resolutions. The final line urges Lutherans in Illinois to support the Democratic party for the state ticket in the next election.
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Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Ohio
Galena
Ill
Ilinois
Party vote on river and harbor bill disputed
The piece notes that most Republicans supported the river and harbor bill while four did not and corrects a Ledger error by stating Congressman Seerley voted against the measure rather than for it.
Governor Sholes appeals for aid after Sioux City flood
The Marshalltown Times- Democrat reports the governor calls for nationwide support for flood sufferers in Sioux City. The appeal emphasizes a liberal civic response from Iowa towns and cities, with about $200,000 reportedly needed and several communities already contributing substantial sums.
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Sholes
Marshalltown
Prohibition Spirit Spreads Through Rail Firms
The text notes 365 of 600 U S railway corporations ban alcohol for employees and reports 400 locomotive engineers expelled last year for abstinence violations. The author argues this self-imposed prohibition is sincere and contrasts it with state interference in Iowa.
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United States
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Lowa
Colored leaders revolt in Mt Pleasant politics
The State Line Democrat reports exiled Mt Pleasant figures like Mr. 8S. H. McCrackin and Mr. K Bartlett switch allegiances from First M. E. church and republican groups to the Democratic fold. Also named are Mr. Mash of Des Moines and Charles H. Curtis of Marion as part of a wider backlash against color coded voting.
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H. McCrackin
M. E. Church
Mt. Pleasant
State Line Democrat
K. Bartlett
Republican County Central Committee
Bartlett
Henry County
Mash
Des Moines
Civil service reform drive targets democrats in offices
The administration asserts reform aims at civil service but shows uneven strictness, implying party-based targeting in replacing office holders.
Delegation Lines for Republican Convention Show State Representation
Report details regional holdovers for the Minneapolis convention. Southern states list counts by delegation and notable officeholders including Texas leaders N W Carney and John W Reetor, Arkansas figure Henry M Cooper, Delaware’s George Massey, and Maryland’s John T Ensor with their roles noted.
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Minneapolis
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
North Carolina
Florida
South Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Texas
N. W. Carney
Galveston
Internal Revenue
John W. Reetor
L. M. Daniel
Arkansas
Henry M. Cooper
International Revenue
Delaware
George \. Massey
Maryland
John T. Ensor
United States
Ledger misrepresents Seerley river and harbor vote
An editorial attacks a Republican candidate, claiming a river and harbor bill backed by Democrats, including Mr. Seerley. The piece asserts Seerley opposed the bill in Congress, helped block conference approval, and saved taxpayers millions. It defends Seerley as a faithful first district representative and urges re election.
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Ledger
the Ledger
Congress
Seerley
McCord
House
Iowa
Senate
Kentucky convention signals free delegation amid crisis
Henry Watterson at the Kentucky Democratic gathering warned the party faces a dire, in between danger scenario. He urged responsible judgment, warned against nominating a candidate drawing opposition from home, and cited Governor Charles Scott on self repair when things deteriorate. He pledged support for the eventual choice.
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Kentucky
Cleveland
Henry Watterson
Louisville Ceurer- Journal
Scylla
Charybdis
Charles Scott
Post Office Restaurant Offers Warm Meals All Day
The restaurant serves warm meals lunch and fresh oysters around the clock at the post office dining room.
Washington Letter on Harrison Debate and Silver Move
Washington report from May 30 1992 covers Iowa Rep Henderson's attack on Harrison over negro representation at the World’s Fair board, Johnson’s defense revealing Force bill talk, Democratic concerns on rainmaking funds, Teddy Roosevelt and Wanamaker civil service tussle, and Senate votes on currency and silver with the second National Silver convention described. It notes Democratic loyalty, Boies for president, and Iowa urging Horace Boies to lead the ticket.
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Representative Henderson
Iowa
Bankum
Johnson
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South
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Chicago
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Democratic Party
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Senate Committee On Agriculture
Pettigrew
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Senate
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Roosevelt
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Baltimore Post Office
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Morrill
Committee On Finance
Sherman
Finance Committee
Gray
Palmer
Vilas
Knights of Labor
Noble
Mr. Harrison
Raum
State Central Committee adds new members and retains experience
The Democratic State Central Committee announces three new members M J Carter is replaced by W E Lewis and A Van Wagenen by eight district picks while eight old members stay. Charles D Fullen remains chairman with J E Seevers as secretary as Iowa politics head toward a large campaign. Iowa corn to Russia draws support and caution from Col. Murphey studies.
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Democratic State Central Committee
W. E. Lewis
A. van Wagenen
Iowa
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Charles D. Fullen
Fuller
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