Democratic State Convention Sets Iowa Delegates for Aug 16 1899
Iowa Democrats meet in Des Moines for a delegate convention on August 16 1899 at 10 AM to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent of public instruction railroad commissioner and conduct other business. Counties receive delegates based on votes for Fred E White in 1897 and district allocations listed. By order of the state committee Chairman Fred Townsend Secretary G A Huffman.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Instru Railroad
Fred E. White
Henry
Louisa Terr
van Buren
Washington
Foraker Urges Hanna Rivalry Seen in Times-Herald
The Chicago Times-Herald praises Senator Foraker to please Marcus Hanna and Hanna supporters. The piece asserts the truth of its statements and hints that if Foraker acts, Hanna should be exposed and confronted.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Senator Foraker
Marcus Hanna
Hanna
Foraker
Trustees Oppose Herron Echoes Nero Comments
The Fort Dodge Post quotes a controversial line likening opposition to Herron to Nero suppressing Christians. The editorial compares the trustees’ stance to a ruler fearing a society that challenges his rule and hints at a need to check and restrain dissent.
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Herron
Fort Dodge Post
Nero
Porter defends crooked meat policy amid embalmed beef outcry
Robert B. Porter argues that the embalmed beef scandal costs U.S. meat exports about 25 million dollars annually. The Sioux City Tribune counters that farmers gain from higher stock prices while the loss falls on those responsible for army rations, who must bear the blame in solitude.
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Robert B. Porter
Sioux City Tribune
McKinley, Bryan, and 1900 election mood in Baltimore
The Baltimore Sun comments on a probable majority of Americans discontent with McKinley and McKinleyism. It notes this majority may grow by 1900 but unlikely to unite behind the 1896 Chicago platform or William J. Bryan's leadership.
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Baltimore Sun
William J. Bryan
Outlining a dual stance on gold standard support
The piece recalls 1896 Iowa Republican positions on finance led by Senator Gear and notes current Franklin county Republicans partially straddling the issue. It endorses a gold standard and government obligations repayable in gold or silver at holder option.
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Hanna
Iowa
Carter Harrison Seen as South's Best Path to Victory
An exchange argues Carter Harrison offers a real chance to win for the Democrats, noting the South favors practical victory over free silver and would back Harrison if he can unite the party, with Bryan beloved but not guaranteed to lead to triumph.
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Carter Harrison
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Supreme judge race in progress in central Iowa
The Des Moines News reports three Republican candidates Huston of Burlington Fee of Centerville and Sloan of Keosauqua remain in the race but are not expected to make a strong showing. Judge Robinson of Sioux City leads with Judge Burnham of Vinton close behind.
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The
Des Moines News
Huston
Burlington
Fee
Centerville
Sloan
Keosauqua
Judge Robinson
Sioux City
Burnham
Vinton
Mayor Harrison Avoids Collision by Deliberate Bicycle Strike
Chicago Mayor Harrison swerved his bicycle into a coal wagon to avoid a woman, causing damage to himself and his bike. The Times-Herald suggests the act reflects the mayor’s much discussed popularity and public regard.
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Harrison
Chicago
The
Times-Herald
Attorney General Warns of Political Pendulum Swing
Milton Remley addresses county attorneys in Des Moines saying socialism could follow trusts. He links history to the French Revolution as a caution about concentration of wealth and power, insisting the pendulum may swing that way in the United States.
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Des Moines
Milton Remley
France
Postmaster Junkin Leads County GOP at Convention
The postmaster attended the Republican county convention last Saturday with typewritten resolutions praising John H. Gear. The party adopted them, showing Junkin’s influence as a county boss and the party’s compliance with his wishes. Civil service reform is questioned under this Republican administration.
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Junkin
John H. Gear
P. M
Des Moines sermon critiques Dr Herron's stated mission
Rev A L Frisbie described Dr Herron as aiming to reveal the gap between ideal and real life. He urged practical Christianity in business, condemning Christians who use unChristian means to impress the public.
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Dr. Herron
A. L. Frisbie
Des Moines
Dr. Frisbie
Fulton Declines Candidacy for State Legislature
Mr C J Fulton of this city has decided he cannot be a candidate for the lower house on the Republican ticket next fall. He is described as able earnest and honest and would have been a candidate for county pride were he running. The Tribune notes the Republicans are likely to elect their nominee regardless of who runs.
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C. J. Fulton
Fulton
Tribune
Silver Republicans Skip State Convention
Mr. C. S. Wilson of Des Moines, chairing the Silver Republicans, declares no state convention will be held this year. He notes the party cannot win a ticket under present law and expects most Silver Republicans to vote with Democrats. The faction is described as largely fictional with few adherents remaining locally.
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C. S. Wilson
Des Moines
State Committee of
Silver Republicans
Wilson
Jefferson County
Williams warns of possible Bryan bolt at convention
George F Williams of Massachusetts warns that if Bryan and the Chicago platform fail at the next year’s Democratic convention Bryan could be nominated by a separate party. He calls bolting a dangerous threat and urges Democrats to stay united as populists and free silver Republicans drift away.
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George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Bryan
Chicago
Chicago Platform Is In All Likelihood Going To Be Re-Adopted and Mr
Democrat skeptics rebuff Chicago platform in 1896 stance
Mason City figure Honorable John Cliggitt argues for gold Democrats saying those who rejected the Chicago platform then will not now embrace it. He dismisses Bryan and any bid to shift to silver 16 to 1, insisting Democrats will follow their own banner and not be swayed by unfamiliar doctrines.
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John Cliggitt
Mason City
Chicago
Bryan
Pickerel Faces Republican Backlash in Locust Grove Nominating Fight
The Tribune notes talk among leading Republicans about denying Hon. Pickerel the legislative nomination. Despite thirty workers backing him, the party has shifted away from veteran candidates, replacing old soldiers with newcomers, and Pickerel now faces insider opposition from the county party machinery.
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Hon. Pickerel
Locust Grove Township
Pickerel
Tribune
Court House
Bell
Mr. Pickerel
Sparks
Batavia
Brutal Failed Bid at Republican County Convention
The county convention last Saturday nominated Hon. H. H. Brighton after a landslide over cut candidate Bell. Bell drew only four votes and faced harsh public critique for his term, while Brighton's camp celebrated as the “mountain labored.”
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Bell
Mr. Bell
Mr. Brighton
Brighton
H. H. Brighton
Christian Science Services and Bible Study Notice
Sunday school starts at 9 30 A M and church services at 10 30 A M A Bible study is held Thursday at 2 30 P M The room is two doors east of Logsert House upstairs All are invited to attend
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Logsert House
Philippine situation prompts call for more troops and change
Sioux City Tribune reports returning troops say the Philippines war will not end with current methods. Captain MecQuestion says 100000 troops are needed and Manila may siege. Sergeant Anderne accuses General Otis of prolonging the conflict for personal ends. Debate over Lawton and possible new command or policy dominates. Questions about a National Democratic Convention seat alignments surface as July 29 Chicago meeting looms.
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Philippines
Tribune
McQuestion
Otis
Manilla
Seige
MecQuestion
Sargent Anderne
New York
General Otis
Aguinaldo
McKinley
Lawton
Washington
Democratic plan to build nationwide party and anti trust push
Former Missouri governor W J Stone acting chair of the National Democratic Committee says a new national party organization will push the anti trust issue as a banner for 1900. He predicts George Fred Williams as Bryan’s running mate and outlines a $400 000 to $500 000 fundraising goal in Chicago.
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ChicaGo
Ill
W. J. Stone
Missouri
National Democratic Committee
Jones
St. Louis
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Colonel Bryan
Bryan
United States
Democratic Party
Stone
Ownership of public utilities debated as socialism claim
A Des Moines Leader summary discusses a New York Tribune letter arguing that public ownership of water works schools police fire and transit is not socialism. It notes the distinction between public ownership and socialism and cites caution against conflating the two while emphasizing municipal ownership as separate from socialist doctrine.
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Des Moines
New York Tribune
The
Tribune
Chicago
United States
Thomas Berkeley
Bayshore
N. Y
Rock Island Playing Cards Offer by Mail
The Rock Island playing cards are offered at 15 cents per pack by mail. A money order or draft for 50 cents, or the same in stamps, buys four packs prepaid by express. Address John Sebastian G P A C R I P Chicago.
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Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
Chicago
Well Digging and Cleaning Services Ad
Job notice from John Keltner offering well digging cistern cleaning and tile drains. Promises first class workmanship and reasonable charges. Requests postal reply for all kinds of digging related work.
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John Keltner
Drop the War on Schley
Chicago Times-Herald argues the public supports Admiral Schley and the Brooklyn’s role at Santiago and praises Admiral Sampson for plans, while dismissing rumors of bridge conversations as irrelevant to the public record.
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Schley
Chicago Times-Herald
Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Santiago
Brooklyn
Sampson
Hogdson
Santiago Harbor
Cyclone debate argues old storms predate towns
John E. Lindsay of Davenport challenges the view that cyclones are a modern phenomenon. He and E W Durant recall earlier tornado paths in Wisconsin and Nebraska, noting preexisting timber and new growth, and say storms struck before towns and telegraph networks. The Democrat concedes the point, warning towns near tracks will face cyclones as settlement grows.
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Des Moines
John E. Lindsay
Davenport
Democrat
Lindsay
Wisconsin
New Richmond
St. Croix
E. W. Durant
Stillwater
Nebraska
Iowa
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