Democrats of Iowa Convene Delegates Des Moines 1899
Iowa Democrats plan a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 16 1899 at 10 AM to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor Supreme Court Judge Superintendent Public Instruction Railroad Commissioner and to conduct other business. Delegates allocated by county and votes for Fred E White in 1897 invite all supporters to participate under state committee chair Towns end and secretary Huffman.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Fred E. White
MO Teoumog
Ois
Necy
Cdescese
al Icin
Washington
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Fred Townsend
G. A. Huffman
Dobson Scandal Defended by Some Republican Papers
Regardless of defense from some GOP papers, the matter is described as a theft and wrongdoing. The remark notes partisan backing while labeling the incident as a steal.
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Dobson
Death of Bloomfield Noted Citizen M H Jones
M H Jones a prominent Bloomfield resident died recently from grip and related complications. The death removes a well known local figure active in community affairs and civic life.
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M. H. Jones
Bloomfield
Des Moines Leader Praised as Iowa’s Best Daily Paper
The Des Moines Leader is acclaimed as the premier daily newspaper in Iowa by broad consensus and noted for its editorial quality and consistent reliability.
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Iowa
Des Moines Leader
Gorman Nominated as Democratic Presidential Candidate
The New York Sun reports James M. Gorman seeks the Democratic presidential nomination and that the party north of Kentucky and east of Illinois supports him solidly.
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New York Sun
Gorman
Kentucky
Illinois
Trust Announces Uniform Increase in Farm Implement Prices
Announcement states that the price of all agricultural implements will be advanced by the trust. The move is described as controlled by the trust to profit from the price rise.
Corn Planting Progress Delayed by Rains in South
Northern counties complete planting while southern areas face heavy rains delaying the work. Overall state acreage is expected to rise significantly as planting continues.
Post Offices Call Dewey Name in Southern Solidarity
Fifty Kentucky post offices petition to rename with Dewey while seventy in Tennessee join in. The union must be cemented as the South honors a Yankee hero.
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Kentucky
Dewey
Tennessee
South
Platform clash looms over 16 to 1 plank
The writer argues a 16 to 1 plank in the Democratic platform will force the campaign to focus on trust issues from the start. He says the fight will be unavoidable and cannot be kept in the background once adopted, staying at the forefront through the campaign.
Iowa secretary of state son payroll scandal described
A Des Moines high school student, son of the Iowa secretary of state, was added to the state payroll and has drawn 60 to 75 dollars monthly since his father took office. The report notes thrift among Republican officeholders and mentions ongoing litigation related to former secretary McFarland.
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Iowa
Des Moines
McFarland
Liggett & Meyers Factory Falls Under Trust Control
The Hampton Globe notes the transfer of Liggett & Meyers tobacco to a trust and reports that 300 traveling salespeople were dismissed while office staff faced severe pay cuts. The piece warns of worse consequences as trusts consolidate power.
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Liggett & Meyers Tobacco Factory
Trust
Hampton Globe
Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as spring medicine
The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest spring medicine for cleansing the blood and strengthening the weak. Testimonies claim cures for bad blood running sores dyspepsia and a consumptive cough with years of recovery and improved health.
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Hood
America
Lovursa Mason
Court Street
Lowell
Maas
Kate E. Thomas
Governor St
Annapolis
Matilda Bripgewater
Cor
Pearl and
Chestnut Sts
Jeffersonville
Ind
Dreyfus to face new trial as acquittal hoped
Estherhazy confession fuels demand for Dreyfus release. The French Supreme Court orders a new trial, with world attention on the case and Zola’s defense credited for advancing justice and liberty amid remnants of the old empire.
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Estherhazy
Dreyfus
Supreme Court of France
Republic
Zola
Democrats Reconsider 16 to 1 Fight Within the Platform
A broad section of Democrats across farms shops and newspapers are re evaluating the 16 to 1 demand. They fear renewed conflict may settle the issue as a political question with uncertain victory or defeat. The party should decide among Democrats without outside help from populists or free silver Republicans.
The Glass Trust Tightens Its Grip on Prices
The author warns that growing trust power in the glass industry will soon dictate prices. Independent manufacturers are being crushed as jobbers face dwindling relief options. Importing is futile due to a 144 percent tariff protecting domestic producers.
Free Coinage Issue in 1896 Echoes in 1900 Platform Debate
Des Moines Leader reports three main lines in Chicago platform democracy: retain 16 to 1 free coinage, elevate anti trust alongside it, or minimize 16 to 1. The prevailing trend favors Bryan's 16 to 1, with anti trust possibly given nominal parity, while Republicans push to keep 16 to 1 as the campaign focus.
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St. Louis
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Bryan
Hill
Croker
Gorman
Stone
Johnson
Chicago
Bryan
Chicago Platform
McGregor
Washington Post
Cigarette Smoking Linked to Crime by Reformatory Head
Superintendent Torrance of Ili nois state reformatory testifies that cigarettes are a stronger source of crime than saloons. Among 278 boys, 58 of 63 twelve year olds, 125 of 133 fourteen year olds, and 73 of 82 fifteen year olds smoke cigarettes, forming a compelling indictment.
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Torrance
Ilinois State
Three Big Issues: Warner on Trusts and Money in 1896 Race
Ex representative Warner of Ohio in Washington discusses three major trust coalitions shaping the economy and warns of a massive future capitalization. He backs Bryan on silver, notes mounting interest in money reform, and argues that no single issue will eclipse the coalition of trusts imperialism and monetary policy for the next campaign.
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Washington
Warner
Ohio
Bimetallic League
Bryan
Bryan Free Silver Movement
Democratic Party
Potosi
Mexico
California
Australia
Chicago
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promise for Summer Health
A spring course of Hood's Sarsaparilla is suggested as a means to stay well and maintain vigor through the summer season.
Money to Loan 6 Percent for 10 Years
Ready and Conler advertise money to loan at 6 percent for ten years with flexible payments. Loans payable in any amounts at any time after the first year. Subscribe for The Tribune.
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Ready &Conler
National Civil Service Reform League Attacks McKinley Order
The National Civil Service Reform league accuses McKinley of rolling back civil service protections with the new order. It cites mass removals from classified service and shifts of War Department positions from competitive systems to secretary of war control, plus allowances for noncompetitive and reinstated appointments and a degraded pass examination standard.
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National Civil Service Reform League
McKinley
League
War Department
Civil Service Commission
Secretary of War
Spain
Conservative Policy Urged At Democratic Conference
Hon J R Burgess reports that leading Democrats discussed adopting a conservative monetary policy in 1900 while opposing Republican imperial and trust policies. They warned no major monetary reform would pass soon and urged uniting the party to defeat McKinley and curb imperial aims.
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J. R. Burgess
Walsh
National Committee
St. Louis
Burgess
Democratic Party
United States Senate
Republican Party
Democratic Union
McKinley
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Nerve Tonic
The advertisement cites pure blood as the nerve food and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla fully nourishes nerves. It also touts Hood's Pills as the family cathartic, easy to take and operate, asserting overall system building benefits.
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Hood
Hood’s
The Man Who Longed to Lead
A man prays for wisdom and worldly leadership but drifts daily until he combines hard work with prayer. God answers, transforming him from a common drifter into a true leader who guides the throng.
Secretary of State’s Son Named Janitor in State Office
Records show Guy R. Dobson, son of Secretary George L. Dobson, served as janitor or janitor and messenger in the Secretary of State’s office from January 1897 through 1898 with some gaps during legislative sessions. He later became certified as janitor and messenger under new pay rules from April 1898, drawing warrants for clerical duties in the supply department before the current law shifted janitor pay to office appropriations. A state house janitor noted limited evidence of Dobson’s work hours.
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Des Moines
Guy RE. Dobson
North Des Moines High School
George L. Dobson
Dobson
Guy Dobson
E. Dobson
Executive Council
Guy E. Dobson
Secretary of State
Appa DD
Desuettal Bk
Tony
Acsibn Ices Co
W. T. Brinkenhoff
State House
Capitol
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St. Louis Republic
the Tribune
Royal Baking Powder
New York
Mr. Dobson
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