Democratic State Convention in Des Moines Aug 16 1899
The Iowa Democratic Party calls a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 16 1899 at 10 AM to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge public instruction railroad commissioner and handle other business. Delegates are apportioned by county votes for 1897 and by district tallies with invitations to all voters aligned with Democratic principles. The notice is signed by Fred Townsend chairman and G A Huffman secretary. The piece also notes editorial commentary on a potential gubernatorial candidate A C Daley and a local remark about Dobson’s son salary and public service prospects.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Fred E. White
Tone
Washington
Democratic Party
Death of Congressman Richard P. Bland Recalls His Upright Public Service
The Missouri congressman Richard P. Bland died and his funeral was held Sunday with large attendance. He was widely regarded as an earnest and upright public figure.
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Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Tribune rejects ready made pro Democrat editorials
The Tribune states it will not publish ready made editorials claimed to be democratic and usable without credit, noting the pieces are all of a 16 to 1 variety and asserting the paper does not share that belief.
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Tribune
Unnamed Chicago Anti-Trust Group Formed
An anti trust organization incorporated in Chicago aims to curb trust growth through vigorous systematic work. It will work with the national democratic party and form local clubs to achieve definite aims.
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Chicago
Nationalemocratic Party
County Republicans to Nominate Senatorial Delegates
Republicans meet Saturday to pick senatorial delegates. Senator Bell seeks renomination, facing H. H. Brighton who just finished two terms in the lower house. Brighton’s backers expect broad support, while Bell’s supporters claim strong rural backing. Jefferson has eleven delegates and Van Buren twelve.
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Bell
H. H. Brighton
Jefferson
van Buren
Rumor on Reed Possible House Challenge and Power Play
The Hampton Globe notes chatter that Thomas B. Reed may seek to retain his congress seat and influence debates to advance a personal score or rise within his party. It warns Reed could threaten administration aims if he acts as a free agent on the floor, with McKinley preferring Reed in the speaker role to curb his power. The gossip will linger until Reed resigns, if ever, uncertain to be announced.
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Hampton Globe
New York
Thos. B. Reed
Congress
Reed
McKinley
Ossip
Mred
Why Morgan Lost His Job at Drake University
Former Drake University professor Oscar T. Morgan was removed from the chair of Sanskrit Hebrew and Greek after being moved from biblical languages and literature. The dispute centers on his advocacy of higher criticism and public statements of his views on biblical inspiration, which trustees say violated an understood condition not to publicize his beliefs. Morgan argues the Bible’s inspiration remains intact though he rejects a fixed definition, asserting the life and writings of Israel and the New Testament reveal God, and that inspiration is proven by its impact on readers.
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Des Moines
Oscar T. Morgan
Drake University
Morgan
Christian Oracle
Chicago
Drake
Prof
Oracle
Jesus
Nicodemus
Israel
God
David
Abraham
Pharoah Abou
Luther
Christ
Honest return of taxable property shocks Chicago editors
A Times Herald reprint notes the rare honest return of personal property for taxation by Mrs. Blaine widow of Emmons Blaine and daughter of Cyrus McCormick. The piece praises virtue and urges wealthy residents in Chicago and Jefferson County to emulate her.
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Chicago
Times Herald
Emmons Blaine
Cyrus McCormick
Blaine
Jefferson County
Bellamy Storer Delay in Reaching Madrid Sparks Questions
The new U S minister to Spain, Bellamy Storer, failed to arrive in Madrid on the agreed day while the Spanish minister reached Washington. For a week or more he was reported missing and caused concern in the state department. The explanation remains unsatisfactory with speculation about confusion or indifference to the simultaneous ministerial visit.
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Bellamy Storer
United States
Spain
Madrid
Washington, D. C
State Department
Gay Paree
Rse
Mrs Blaines Personal Property Schedule Sets Civic Standard
Chicago Times-Herald lauds Mrs. Emmons Blaine for reporting 1 563 000 in personal property and a 1 000 000 educational endowment. The editorial praises her honesty as a model for wealthy citizens and argues such conduct could elevate city governance and funding for public needs.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Emmons Blaine
Blaine
America
Chicago
Coleago
Pressing need for stronger policy in the Philippines
The St. Louis Republic argues that despite defeats around Bacoor General Lawton’s forces faced a sustained Filipino counteroffensive. Aguinaldo’s tactics threaten a prolonged conflict unless the War Department sends a larger army and shifts to a firmer campaign to restore order and protect American prestige in the Far East.
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St. Louis Republic
Lawton
Bacoor
Funston
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Philippines
War Department
Far East
The People Are Awakening in Burlington Gazette
The piece harshly critiques the Republican administration citing Lockwood’s testimony before the industrial commission about railway rebates and corporate influence. It warns of debauched courts and vast wealth concentration, predicting a reckoning that will sweep away obstacles to prosperity and good government.
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Burlington Gazette
Lockwood
Pennsylvania
Industrial Commission
Beef Trust
Board of Supervisors June Session 1899 Sixth Day Proceedings
The June 10 1899 session notes minutes read and approved. Audits and warrants issued for claims. Bridge petitions from F I Flinspach and Perry Bates referred to J W Taylor. A $1000 bridge fund appropriation approved and other bridge costs funded. Semiannual county treasurer settlement completed and highway established forty feet wide. Mileage and per diem totals for J W Taylor Frank Hurst and Alfred Armstrong listed. Minutes approved and board adjourned sine die.
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F. I. Flinspach
Buchanan Township
J. W. Taylor
Andrew Peterson
Range 9
Perry Bates
Alfred Armstrong
Frank Hurst
Fragments of Adjournment Message From County Meeting
A fragment from a county meeting records adjournment until 9:00 Monday morning. J. W. Taylor, Chairman. Attest: Gro. R. Horn, Auditor.
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J. W. Taylor
Go. R. Hon
J. W. Tayior
Gro. R. Horn
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