Democratic State Convention to select delegates at Dubuque
Iowa Democrats convene in Dubuque on May 2 1888 at 10 50 AM to pick delegates for the national convention in St Louis June 5. Delegates include four at large and twenty two district delegates, with representation by county and votes cast in 1887 for governor. Jefferson county entitled to six. invites all who back restrained taxation and pro growth policies to participate. By order of the state central committee. EDW H HUNTER Chairman Cons D FULLEN Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puepeen
St. Louis
T. J. Anderson
Jefferson County
State of Iowa
Emma McGuire
Gilbert L. McGuire
Lewis J. McGuire
Earl McGuire
Marcus W. McGuire
Bruce A. McGuire
Edward M. McGuire
District Court
John W. Comingore
Hannah Comingore
Iowa
Nouth
Fairfield
Robert F. Ratcliff
John Harrison Simes
Elizabeth Jane Simes
James Christopher Simes
Elizabeth Simes
Samuel Simes
William Simes
Harriett Mahaffy
Stephen Mahbaffy
James Simes
Rebecca Simes
George Newland
Tariff reform debate at Illinois Republican meeting
A Springfield gathering of young Republicans debated adding a tariff reform clause to their Illinois resolutions. The North American Review highlights a Pittsburgh based pig iron propaganda scheme opposing internal revenue taxes, with western Republicans increasingly wary of eastern manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Review
Pittsburg
West
Springfield
Illinois
Carnegie warns republics in review of monarchies
In St Louis the Republican notes Andrew Carnegie contends foreign paupers gain via tariffs and a book on monarchies failures. He cites the North American Review and hints the president urged restraint on taxes, while predicting Carnegie may leave America to spend wealth in deer parks and remove crofters from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
North American Review
Americca
Surplus is Robbery and the Government’s Purpose
The piece argues against a budget surplus and warns that excess funds in the treasury amount to theft from the people. It labels surplus as evil, favors a modest deficit to force fiscal restraint, and criticizes Republicans and tariff supporters for backing excessive taxation while farmers demand tax cuts. The author asserts government should fund only essential expenses and that revenue beyond needs should be returned to or used for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republican
Sherman
Ohio
Congress
West
South
Patent medicine promises cure all for skin sores and catarrh
Cures piles salt rheum tetter burns scalds sores wounds infant sores and chafing sore nipples and eruptions of the skin. Sufferers with catarrh will find this an invaluable remedy, and certain cure. Pleasant to use and perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Clarke Junkin.
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Clarke & Junkin
Death of T. J. Potter and funeral train to Ottumwa
Thomas J. Potter died in Washington DC on March 9 at 11 15 AM and was buried in Ottumwa Iowa. The Burlington Hawkeye notes his life from Irish ancestry to Ottumwa merchant family, his post office work, Civil War service, and enduring honor. The obituary details a dramatic funeral procession to Ottumwa with elaborate mourning and a final burial beside his parents and daughter. Potters character and public service are praised, highlighting his firmness, honor, loyalty, and dedication to duty.
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Thomas J. Potter
Washington
D. C
Ottumwa
Iowa
Burlington
Mayor Hinkle
Ile
W. E. Thompson
P. H. Howlett
C. D. Fullen
A. B. Scott
T. F. Higley
H. L. Brown
John Davies
Verner White
Fayette Spencer
John W. Starr
Union Pacific
Western
Potter
Hinkle
B. Evans
Burlington Hawkeye
T. J. Potter
John Potter
Thomas
Carroll County
Ohio
Tom
Mr. Leggett
Fairfield
Kansas
Non
H. M. McCully
Pella
Land of Promise
Notable Leader's Quiet Resolve Shaped Transportation Vision
The subject possessed a calm ease that won trust and a firm focus on his main goal. Conciliatory where possible yet unwavering in large aims, his integrity and insight guided his work. He remained confident light favored his efforts, capable of great achievements in transportation or any major field if given opportunity. 8S. B. E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sizit
Land Value Loss From Tariff Across Midwestern Farms
A Chicago Herald table based on census data compares farm values, acreage, and population for Ohio through Missouri. It argues tariffs harmed land values, estimating a $2 billion shortfall by 1880 from protection, with declines per capita and per acre, and asserts 51 percent of farm value absorbed by manufacturing centers under protection.
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Chicago Herald
Cesus
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Democratic shift wins over skeptics at Norfolk banquet
Col Charles R Codman, a Boston mugwump leader, praised the Democrats and said he was drawn to the party by its return to first principles opposing taxation for monopolies. Julius Dexter, Cincinnati financier and official in Chicago Hamilton Dayton Ohio railroad politics, weighed in on President Cleveland and re election prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Charles R. Codman
Boston
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Blaine
Julius Dexter
Chicago, Hamilton, Dayton & Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Reformer Republicans Turned Out in Cincinnati Applaud Cleveland
A Cincinnati reader, once a Republican, declares conversion to President Cleveland’s tariff reform program. He cites bankers and business leaders across New York joining the shift, calling the high protective tariff doomed and predicting a Democratic surge in national power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Cleveland
Cincinnati
New York
Democratic Party
Teachers Association Meeting at Pleasant Plain March 16 1888
A county teachers association will meet at Pleasant Plain on March 16 and 17, 1888. The program lists evening activities with music, orations by Eddie L. Jones and Miss Laura Mahon, numerous declamations by local students, essays by Miss Ollie Logan and Miss Nora Inqua, a German dialogue, pantomime, and other performances presented by many named participants.
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Teachers’ Association of
County
Pleasant Plain
Eddie L. Jones
Ethel Logan
Elva Brown
Minnie Humphrey
Ollie Logan
Lulu Mealy
George Bayne
Nettie Paxson
Nora Inqua
Lacey Orr
Ray Machisney
Laura Mahon
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Towa
Democrats of
Dubuque
The
Democratic State Central Committee
Edw
H. Hunter
Cons
D. Fullen
Clarke
Teachers’ Association
Otto Rushton
Ella Weygandt
George Carse
Eva Hiatt
Annis Jones
Lizzie Koontz
Gertie Mealey
Oliver Frazer
Marian Crumly
C. D. McPherson
H. Lloyd
R. A. Harkness
Jessie Black
L.T. Hill
J. W. Myers
John Baker
James Harvey
A. H. Waterhouse
Question
Raby
Castoria
Hood
N. M. Bright & Son
East Side Square
First National Bank
Capital
Jas. F. Wilson
McElhinny
Southeast Corner Park
Abram Rodibaugh
Adam Rodibaugh
Hiram L. Rodibaugh
McKemneyy & SiMmons
J. H. Zeilin & CO
Philadelphia
D. Jones
M'Kemey
E. F. Simmons
McKemey & Simmons
Leggett & cKemey
Law
South Side Square
H. C. Raney
Bell's
Northwest Corner Square
R. J. Wilson
J. M. Hinkle
Fairfield, Iowa
P. O
M.A. McCoid
Attorney AT Law
Lowa
Leggett House
Brichton & Jaques
Attorneys AT Law
H. P. Nelson
Calla
Byrnes
Calvin Snook
Dr. N. Steele
J. W. Bean, M. D
Fairfield, IA
D.H. Worthington
Clarks Drug Store
Northwest Cor
J. L. Sharp
DR. James
Samuel Zeigler
Second North and
Second West Sts
Jones & Fullen
Plaintiff
A. B. Hollister
Larness
Naddles
N.E. Cor
J. D. Freeman
Jordan Block
G. A. Merich
CASEL
Queensware Store
South St
Fairfield, la
Charles Gift
Bell's Grocery
Chicag
Milwaukee
Paul
Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
Theorld
R. Miller
A. H. V. Carpenter
J. F. Tucker
Geo. H. Herfford
Caricaogo, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
H.G. Maugan
Nettie F. West
Wells & Garrettson
North Side Park
Fairfied, IA
J. B. Monfort
Fairfield, Lowa
Chicago
H. A. Arengi
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tus Centavus Company
Fulton Street, N. Y
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
R’y
Chio
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Joliet
Ottawa
LaSalle
Peoria
Geneseo
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Muscatine
Ottumwe
Oskaloosa
West Liberty
Iowa City
Des Moines
Indienola
St. Joseny Atchison
Kansas City
Chicaco
Kansas & Nebraska
St. Joseph
Fairbury
Nelson
Horton
Topeka
Herington
United States
Canada
E. ST. John
Chicago, L
E. A. Holbrook
Gen’l Ticket
Pasa'r
Wokson
Atlee Burpee & CQ
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago Express
Pacific Express
Eli
tWay
Rock Island Crossing
Rock Island & Pacific
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Asaaes
Cedeé
BEG
BOP
Cacnr
Purniture Store
Fulton
W. F. Goodban
Carsoas College
Ewimg
John P. Stead
Catholic Church
Send
Hiram Sibley & CO
Rochester
B. Main St
Chicago, Ill
Rehee & UcMakin
Cheeeknoenas
Forshee & McMakin
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