Democratic State Convention in Council Bluffs Iowa 1892
Iowa Democrats convene in Council Bluffs on May 11 1892 at 10 30 AM to pick 26 delegates to the National Democratic Convention in Chicago June 21 1892 Four delegates at large and two per congressional district will be chosen based on 1891 totals with county allocations. Voters support the National Democracy for pure economical government urged to join and organize for 1892 campaign. Dated February 20 1892. CITAS D Fullen Chairman J E Skevens Secretary.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs
Chicago
Horace Boies
Muines
Washington
Democratic State Central Committee
Citas
D. Fullen
Des Moines
Cummins
Boies
Delares
Clarkson
National Republican Party
Harrison
Lincoln
Legislature Approves 150000 for Des Moines Soldiers Monument
The legislature appropriates 150000 dollars to fund a soldiers monument in Des Moines. The measure directs construction of a public memorial honoring military service and civic duty in the capital city.
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Des Moines
Gear vows rematch after Seerley knockout jab
A rumor says John H. Gear seeks a political rematch this fall following a knockout blow from Congressman Seerley two years ago. Gear plans renewed effort to challenge Seerley.
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John H. Gear
Congressman Seerley
Iowa Republicans Split Over Prohibition Stance
The Iowa Republican Party is shown as divided between prohibitionists and anti prohibitionists. The remark suggests party organization adapts to both sides and voters are urged to seek desired policy outcomes.
Politically Theod. Guelich in Iowa Article
A Burlington author Hon Theod Guelich writes on Iowa politics. The St Louis Republic printed the piece and the paper urges careful reading by every Democrat reader.
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Iowa
Theod. Guelich
Burlington
St. Louis
Cummins Speech Seen as Peak of Tariff Debate
The Des Moines News notes that Mr. Cummins delivered a high tariff speech as temporary chairman of the Republican state convention and would have outshone any lower tariff remarks had he chaired the Democratic state convention.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Senator Hill Praises South as He Pledges New York Electoral Vote
Senator Hill, warmly received in the south, said the presidential nominee matters little. He pledged New York's electoral votes to any Democrat candidate.
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Hill
South
New York
Congressman Seerley Pushes Equal Weight for Testimony in Pensions
The Salem News reports Congressman Seerley introduced a bill to give private testimony the same weight as officer testimony in pension settlements. The paper argues a free country treats one man’s word as equal to another’s with no exemption.
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Congressman Seerley
Congress
Salem News
Seerley Praised for Effort On Soldiers Oath
The Des Moines News endorses Congressman Seerley of Iowa for pushing pension law changes to recognize a private soldier’s oath as equal to an officer’s for disability proofs. The move seeks fairness and justice in veterans benefits.
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Seerley
Iowa
Pension Department
Hhere
Des Moines News
Tariff reform first in Iowa editorial stance on issues
The Keosauqua State Line Democrat aligns with The Tribune, urging one issue at a time. It argues for completing tariff reform before tackling free silver, warning that shifting topics too soon would prevent lasting party achievements.
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State Line Democrat
Keosauqua
Iowa
THE
Tribune
Immigrant Ship Gellert Passengers Bound for Iowa Detected
The immigration commissioner lists Gellert passengers arriving March 140 in the United States with measles and one typhus case. Iowa destinations include Arcadia Venison Davenport Cresco Aspinwall Humboldt Keystone Wheatland. Typhus spread among those who stopped in Illinois. local health authorities are urged to quarantine at first sign of outbreak. Other states take similar precautions for these immigrants.
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Commissioner of Immigration
Iowa State Board of Health
Gellert
Iowa
Arcadia
Venison
Davenport
Cresco
Aspinwall
Humboldt
Keystone
Wheatland
Ihlinois
State Board
Campbell for delegate at large to Chicago convention
The Ottumwa Sun urges Hon. Edw. Campbell Jr of Fairfield as a delegate at large. It notes his wide acquaintance, diplomatic skill, and western nomination support for Horace Boies, arguing his selection would strengthen Iowa democracy.
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Ottumwa Sun
Jefferson County
Edw. Campbell, Jr
Chicago
Campbell
Horace Boies
The
Sun
Fairfield
Iowa Democracy
Bowes
Iowa
the Sun
Democratic Party
Illinois Farmers Migration Alleged as Pro-Prohibition Debate
The Ledger claims 118 Illinois farmers and 600 people crossed the Mississippi to settle in Iowa, arguing the move stems from high license politics. It questions why they avoided Dubuque and settled in Hardin County, used to defend prohibition and political shifts.
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L[llinois
Illinois
Mississippi River
Dubuque
Iowa
Hardin County
Ledger
I[lardin County
God Words for Seerley Faithful Democrat in Congress
The State Line Democrat lauds John Seerley of the first district for voting with the Bland bill and for a soldier friendly measure. It praises his record and urges Grand Army men to imitate Potomac post resolutions commending his actions as reported in the National Tribune.
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Mt. Pleasant Cor
John Seerley
Democrat
Potomac Post
National Capital Gossip on Statehood and Tariffs
Washington letter reports Arizona and New Mexico statehood bills headed to passage, discusses Blaine Harrison tensions and Behring Sea issue, and covers tariff debates and World’s Fair inquiry moves. It also praises William Jennings Bryan’s Senate debut and public reception, noting strong support and contrasts with McKinley.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Bryan's Great Speech Electrifies the House in Congress
The ablest speech of the current session was delivered by young Mr. Bryan in the U S House last Wednesday. He spoke for three and a half hours, electrifying the chamber and galleries as the house debated rules and extended time by unanimous consent.
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Burrows
Michigan
Congress
House
Bryan
Lind
Minnesota
Perkins
Iowa
Raines
New York
Supreme Court
Samuel J. Randall
McKinley
Ohio
Nebraska
St. Louis Republic
Mr. Bryan
Jonxson Peck & Co Advise On City And Farm Property
Jonxson Peck and Co promote bargains in city and farm property urging prospective buyers to view listings before purchasing. The notice highlights available parcels and emphasizes inspecting options with the firm.
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Jonxson, Peck & Co
Iowa Shifts From Republican Roots to Democratic Ties
Burlington March 2 The author argues Iowa has ceased to be a Republican state and outlines a shift in party strength from 1889 to 1901. He cites a Democratic plurality rise from 78 082 to 213 213, counties swing from 59 to 43 Democratic and 56 to 43 Republican, and a shift in Congress from a Republican delegation to six Democrats. The piece attributes this to Prohibition and paternalism via the McKinley tariff, noting ongoing uncertainty about November outcomes.
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Burlington
Ita
St. Louis Republic
Commonwealth
Iowa
Democratic Party
Congress
Washington
Republican Party
Supreme Court
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Committee On Ways and Means
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Great West
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Gee
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Wm. Eaton
Fremont
Marcus Simpson
W. S. Withrow
Henry
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Jackson Roberts
Geo. M. Curtis
Clinton
John N. Monroe
Muscatine
J. M. Buchanan
J. C. Campbell
C. W. Mullan
Blackhawk
C. H Tidd
Franklin
J. A. Rogers
Wright
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