Democrats of Iowa Delegate Convention Notice
Iowa Democrats meet in Des Moines on August 16 1899 at 10 A M to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge public instruction and railroad commissioner. Delegates apportioned by county and a per 200 vote and fraction threshold from 1897. By order of the state central committee Fred Townsend chair G A Huffman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Fred E. White
Coss
Obika Sa
Fescien Aubi
van Buren
Washington
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Fred Townsend
G. A. Huffman
President Loubet Seen as Right Man for French Republic
The article argues that President Loubet holds the suitable position and qualifications to lead France, portraying him as fitting for the role and the republic's needs. It emphasizes stability and leadership amid political currents in France.
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Loubet
French Republic
Publisher W. A. George Dies On Santa Fe Train
Dr. W. A. George, publisher of the Keokuk Constitution from 1883 to 1888, died on a Santa Fe train near Ft. Madison last Saturday. He had resided in New York since 1888, spent last winter in San Diego for health, and was returning to Bonaparte, Iowa, to spend his remaining days.
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W. A. George
Ft. Madison
New York
San Diego
Cal
Bonaparte
Iowa
Severe Iowa Winter Wrecks Trees and Vines Across State
Des Moines News writer D F Rogers notes extreme cold last winter damaged root systems with no snow cover. Apple trees failed after flowering and bud death, cherries fared worse, grapes and berries mostly died except in a few areas, with osage orange fencing largely killed in the 98 99 winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines News
D. F. Rogers
Bossism in House Speakership Beaten in Iowa Vote
The text argues that party bosses harm their organizations with boss Platt as a prime example. It notes New York figures sought the speakership but faced a western shift, citing General Henderson and Iowa as not machine controlled. It concludes the nationwide mood favors running the house without machine control and that the machine can be defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boss Platt
Empire State
Sherman
New York
Thos. B. Reed
Boss
New York Post
Henderson
Massachusetts
Iowa
James 8. Clarkson
Clarkson
Dobson accused of private deal with public office
In a Carroll Sentinel opinion, Secretary of State Dobson faces critique that GOP politicians treat public offices as private exchanges, reflecting discontent with perceived political bargaining.
Henderson Elected West’s First House Speaker in Iowa Tone
Iowa readers celebrate D. B. Henderson of the Third District as the next speaker of the U S House. The letter lauds his long service and cross party support, noting the historic east west shift and Henderson’s readiness to stand firm for twelve months.
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Iowa
House of Representative
Republic
D. B. Henderson
West
Henderson
Dubuque
Samuel J. Randall
Philadelphia
Randall
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Money Center
Section of
Ideas
Col. Henderson
House of Representatives
Political folly and faction in Indiana politics examined
A critical look at Republican bosses in Jefferson County and flawed candidates, plus reflections on Indiana politics. The piece cites a letter to the Indiana Secretary of State from a disgruntled party member and discusses Amos Steckel’s views on the Democratic platform and key issues like money, silver, trusts, expansion, municipal ownership, and initiative and referendum.
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Jefferson County
Board of Supervisors
Indiana
Republican Party
Amos Steckel
Ottumwa Herald
Amos
Steckel
Chicago
Democratic Party
Free Silver
Father urges son to do his best in life
The father tells his son to always do his best no matter his station. Years later the son, now a prosperous businessman, repays his loyalty by helping a close friend despite having a large debt to settle. The piece reflects on fate and occasional reversals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Papa-Why Discusses Wealth and Tailoring Dispute
In a short exchange from the Chicago Daily News a character named Mr. Saphedde defends his spending on a tailor while another voice questions the money tied to clothing, highlighting social tension over visible wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Saphedde
Chicago Daily News
Foraker Defends Reputation Against Times-Herald Attacks
Senator Joseph B. Foraker rebuts The Times-Herald editorial Now Retire Foraker, denying falsehoods about his role in a ballot box forging scheme. The piece recalls Washington investigations, Wood testimony, and questions about Foraker’s loyalty, Cuban Junta ties, and postmaster duties amid political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times-Herald
Senator Foraker
Foraker
Washington
Ohio
Richard G. Wood
Hall & Wood, Ballot Box Company
Wood
Governor Foraker
Timnes-Herald
Joseph B. Foraker
John Sherman
McKisson
Republic
Hardihood
United States Senate
Postmasters Told to Limit Absences in Presidential Offices
The Post Office Department orders all presidential postmasters to avoid absences longer than one or two days without written department approval. Officials say the rule targets frequent long summer absences, though it does not mention vacations, and could cover any absence in political or other contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
A. B. Hunt
Indianapolis
Famiel
Sioux City Tribune
Post Office Department
Washington
Wool Schedule Revisions and Dingley Tariff Failures
Des Moines Leader notes the Wilson tariff’s failure to shield wool interests and describes the Dingley tariff of 1897 as radically altering wool duties. It cites anomalies in the wool market, with fine domestic wool exported while coarse wools profit abroad, and argues that prices shift mainly with general business conditions rather than duties. The American Wool and Cotton Reporter is called a legitimate trade journal providing factual insights.
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Des Moines
East
Boston
American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Europe
Foreclosure and a Hasty Engagement Tale
A lighthearted Chicago Post snippet describes a man foreclosing a mortgage while a caller notes the typewriter missing. The punchline: someone mortgaged her life, and she then married a young man, prompting a bemused reaction from the caller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Alcoholism in England and Germany Cited in Treatise
The treatise by Truly notes England sees 75 percent of pauperism caused by drink while Germany reports 80 percent. It claims alcohol leads to 1 600 deaths by own action annually and supplies lunatic asylums with 3 000 victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truly
England
Germany
Jefferson County Board Minutes June 5 1899
Proceedings of the Jefferson county Iowa Board of Supervisors at the auditor's office on June 5 1899 with J W Taylor Frank Hurst and Alfred Armstrong present. After sorting miscellaneous business the board reviewed the assessor's books for 1899 assessment and adjourned to 9:00 tomorrow morning.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Iowa
J. W. Taylor
Frank Hurst
Alfred Armstrong
Gro. R. Horn
Board meeting adjourns day two in 1899 assessing equalization
On Tuesday June 6 1899 the board met with all members present read and approved yesterday's minutes resumed the assessment equalization and approved several changes to township fees and conditions for John Seahtl to build a cattle-way under bridge No 10 in Fairfield township under Section 1534 of the 1897 code. W S Hammond overseer of the city poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seahtl
Fairfield Township
W. 8. Hammond
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Calumet Powacs
Chicago Times-Herald
Cincinnati
H. H. Kohlsaar
Care Times-Herald
J. B. Foraker
Royal Baking Powder CO
Pauoperian
the Board
Walnut Township
Penn Township
Pavers
Polk Township
Locust Grove Township
Khuchanan Township
Looseridge Township
Prairie Township
Cedar Township
Liberty Township
Cess
Ada
Abe Gheeass
Batavia
Tee
Fairfield Erry
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