Call for Democratic State Convention in Des Moines 1897
Iowa Democrats call a delegate convention in Des Moines on June 23 1897 to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor and other offices. Delegates come from counties with one per county plus one per 200 votes over 100 for Bryan in 1896. State total 1215 delegates. County and precinct organization urged with county conventions by June 19 and full reporting to the state committee. Leaders M F Healy chairman and E M Carr secretary invite all loyal citizens to participate.
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Supreme Court
Wm. J. Bryan
van Buren Washington
Iowa
State Central Committee
Jefferson County Iowa Democratic Convention Call
The Jefferson County Democratic Party calls a delegate convention in Fairfield at the courtroom on Saturday June 19 1897 at 1 PM to select ten delegates for the state convention in Des Moines June 23 1897. Delegates apportioned by township and 30 votes plus fractions vote Bryan 1896. Primary elections June 17 1897 7 30 PM at local precincts. I D Jones Chairman.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Court Room
Des Moines
Wm. J. Bryan
Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic Sold in Fairfield Iowa
Incontinence of water during sleep stopped immediately by Dr. E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic. Cures children and adults alike. Price one dollar. Sold by Bradshaw and Thoma druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
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E. Detchon
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
Woolford’s Sanitary Lotion Sale Ad
An Iowa advertisement touts Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claimed to cure humans and animals within 30 minutes. It notes availability through Bradshaw & Thoma druggists in Fairfield, Iowa.
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Woolford
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Iowa
Prosperity seen by Gage in Cedar Rapids boom for Hamilton
The Tribune notes Secretary Gage foresees prosperity as a Cedar Rapids rally supports Hon. John T. Hamilton as fusion governor candidate. John R. McLean is named Democratic candidate for Ohio senator. Democrats urged to attend primaries and send delegates to the county convention. some committee members have calls in this week’s issue.
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Cedar Rapids
John T. Hamilton
John R. McLean
Ohio
Tribune
Country editors weigh limits of editorial committees
A Sheldon Minnesota observation notes that country editors may not know everything yet learn more after time in committee, implying practical experience surpasses initial publishing. The remark underscores skepticism toward overextended editorial control and values local knowledge.
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Sheldon, Minn., Mail
Burgess Seen as Strong Governor Candidate in Ottumwa
A dispatch from Ottumwa notes broad support for J. R. Burgess for governor. Burgess, a former state legislator and Ottumwa mayor, currently serves as postmaster of Ottumwa.
Lewiston Journal Links Illiteracy to National Peril
The Lewiston Journal calls illiterate voters a national peril in a remark that mirrors past reactions when Georgia labeled illiteracy a threat and faced protests over disfranchising Black voters.
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Lewiston
Georgia
Lewiston Journal
Railways grant one fare round trip to Des Moines conventions
Chairman Healey announces a special rate of one fare for the round trip from all Iowa points to Des Moines for three conventions at the city. Tickets will be sold June 22 and 23 and valid for return June 24.
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Healey
Iowa
Des Moines
Commission seen unlikely to affect policy in France
A dispatch notes the bimetallic commission appointed by the president is not expected to accomplish anything in France. It calls the appointment a sop to the free silver faction and says the Republicans follow a straddling policy on issues, taking both sides whenever needed.
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France
Republican Party
Andrews Named Auditor for Treasury in Washington
Wa E Andrews a Parsons graduate of the class of 85 has been appointed auditor for the treasury department at Washington. He began as a minister and later led a Hastings Nebraska college. He pursued politics, contesting a Nebraska congressional seat in 1892, serving as private secretary to Governor Crounse, and was repeatedly renominated and defeated by McKeighan and later fusion candidate Sutherland in 1896. He has since remained a persistent candidate for various offices.
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Wa. E. Andrews
Treasury Department
Washington
Andrews
Hastings
Neb
W. A. McKeighan
Nebraska
Crounse
McKeighan
Fusion
Roderic D. Sutherland
Honest Chore Woman Finds Lost Cash at Treasury
A Treasury Department cleaner found a package of $100 bills left on a desk. Assistant Secretary Vanderlip praised her honesty and promised a reward. He also ordered the clerk and division superintendent to give her one month’s salary and ten days’ pay respectively as punishment for the oversight.
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United States Treasury
Vanderlip
Solomon
Scenic Route to California Promotes July Trip to San Francisco
Promotion for a Christian Endeavor meeting in San Francisco in July 1897 urges travelers to use the Great Rock Island Scenic Route to Colorado with special trains. The Trans-Continental Line offers incentives for Colorado tourist travel and a free informational pamphlet is available from John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago.
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California
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Colorado
Great Rock Island
Rockies
John Sebastian
Hicago
No Occasion for Pride in Centerville Journal Commentary
The Centerville Journal notes the May 9 State Register claim of victory for taxpayers but argues no real wins occurred in the legislature. It cites potential savings in state printing and binding, janitor and staff cuts, and Funk committee costs, questioning why planned reductions were not enacted.
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Centerville Journal
Register
State Register
C., B. & Q. Railroad
Funk Committee
Calamity Howling in St Louis Press Debate
A column reviews rival editorials amid claims of failed predictions on post election prosperity. It cites exchanges between the Globe-Democrat and the St Louis Republic over expectations of a business boom after McKinley’s victory and Wanamaker’s rebuke of premature optimism.
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St. Louis Republic
Bryan
Globe-Democrat
Republic
McKinley
Wanamaker
War talk and silver dominance in populist rhetoric
Tom Watson voices strong opposition to silver focused policy within the populist movement. He laments endless silver rhetoric and criticizes millionaire silver mine owners for steering reform, urging focus on other issues beyond silver.
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Tom Watson
Georgia
Gilead
Ople
Hood's Sarsaparilla Tops World Medicine Sales
A claim asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla offers cures that are absolute and permanent, noting it as the world’s best selling medicine and leading in sales.
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Hood
Money to loan on rate of interest with security
A broker offers loans with specified interest rates and secured by collateral. The notice mentions J M Stinson as a point of contact for terms and arrangements.
Jefferson County Public Buildings and Asylum Noted in 1896
The Allerton News reviews Fairfield and Jefferson county’s fine court house and Carnegie library, funded farm improvements, and the new Jefferson county poor farm and asylum. It notes costs, staffing, and the farm’s condition, praising Moss Kiger’s stewardship and detailing construction and operating figures from 1896.
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Allerton News
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Court House
Asylum
Andrew Carnegie
James F. Wilson
Wayne County
Jefferson
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson Couty
Mt. Pleasant
Moses Kiger
Kiger
Boards of Supervisors
Iowa political gossip hints at congressional and judgeship moves
A Des Moines correspondent reports Rollin J. Wilson of Fairfield aims for Congress. Jefferson county may back Judge Leggett for supreme court while Des Moines would back Thomas Hedge for Congress. Judge Huston of Burlington is reportedly pulled from the supreme court race to aid the plan, with Gear strong in the Senate and active in securing gains.
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Rollin J. Wilson
Fairfield
Congress
Jefferson County
Judge Leggett
Des Moines County
Thomas Hedge
Huston
Burlington
Leggett
Wilson
John Henry Gear
Senate
Whitelaw Reid sails as special ambassador to queen jubilee
The Chicago Chronicle questions the choice of a single ocean liner journey for Whitelaw Reid and his brother in law as special US ambassador to the queen’s jubilee. It criticizes the lack of a naval squadron and mocks John Hay’s budget. It notes the high cost of passage and compares to General Miles.
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Whitelaw Reid
United States
John Hay
Jolly
Pary
Reid
Washington
Whitelaw
General Miles
Preparing a Financial Measure for Congress Next Winter
A dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Gage is drafting a financial measure to be submitted to Congress next winter. He has invited 200 leading bankers and merchants for currency reform suggestions and met with former Secretary Carlisle in a conference. Both agree on the money issue, with Carlisle aligning with Cleveland and the gold Democrats.
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St. Louis Republic
Washington
Gage
Congress
Carlisle
the Treasury
Chicago
Cleveland
Gage Plans National Bank Note System Shift and Greenback Retirement
The plan outlines retiring greenbacks gradually and replacing them with national bank notes at full issue limits. It aims to cut circulation taxes, cap note denominations at $10, and replace sub-$10 notes with silver. Branch banks may be allowed, and state and municipal bonds could back up to half of note circulation. Secretary Gage has started retiring greenbacks by locking them in the treasury. as of June 1 about 60 million dollars in greenbacks and treasury notes remained in storage.
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Gage
Treasury
Tribune
Ottumwa
Free Silver
McKinley
Democratic Party
No Backward Steps In Free Silver Era Debate
Editor Tribune recalls the Free Silver Democratic State Convention era, arguing against platform changes in 1896. It condemns high prices, debt, and the gold standard, warns that money volume must grow with population, and critiques Democratic Party shifts toward single standard voters.
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E. M. Carr
Walnut
Black Hawk
Packwood Cote
Abingdon
Batavia
Brookville
Poor Renee
Buchanan
Lockridge
Liberty
J. R. Burgess
THE
Arm Security
Low J.M. Stinson
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Chicago Chronicle
Hay
Royal Baking Powder CO
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