Bland Sees Silver Fight Within Democrats as Prohibition Fades
Richard P. Bland declares himself a Democrat and plans to press the silver issue within party lines. He notes Republicans claim glory from prohibition in Iowa and predict they will abandon that policy. The piece suggests the American public would broadly welcome a war with a foreign nation regardless of which country or cause.
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Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Iowa
Rid
Spanish Foreign Office
Gresham
Spain
Taylor
South America
Great Britain
Europe
Slaughter of Italians in Colorado Stirs Political Debate
The incident is tied to a Republican governor and sparks partisan commentary. Supporters claim a populist alternative would have provoked horror at the bloody affair, highlighting divisions over policy and governance.
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Colorado
Waite
McKinley Threatens Party Exit Over Free Silver
In Thomasville Georgia McKinley warned that if his party endorses free silver he will decline the presidential nomination and leave the party.
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McKinley
South
Thomasville
Railroads Bonus Support Sparks Tax Cut for Farmers
As partial payment to railroads for aid to the party last fall the executive council reduced assessed railroad property values. The action plus a half mill state levy aims to shore up farmer votes for the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Harlan Tops GOP Gubernatorial Hopefuls in Iowa
Among many Republican candidates for Iowa governor ex Senator Harlan of Mt Pleasant leads the field. If prohibition loses support this venerable Methodist would ease the consciences of the faithful, many believe.
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Iowa
Harlan
Mt. Pleasant
Farmers Urgently Seek Rain As Ground Remains Dry
Jefferson county farmers voice concern over extreme dryness. They stress the need for a soaking rain to replenish moisture, warning that germination prospects for seed hinge on timely rainfall after two dry seasons.
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Jefferson County
No Clear Democratic Field Before National Convention
The article notes the lack of declared Democratic presidential candidates with the national convention over a year away. Mentioned names include former Secretary Whitney Morrison and Stevenson of Illinois, but no strong consensus exists as regional blocs clash over economic issues.
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Whitney
Morrison
Stevenson
Illinois
Peace envoy Li Hung Chang shot amid Japan peace talks
Li Hung Chang, Chinese peace envoy to Japan, was shot in the face last Sunday on returning to his lodgings after a peace commission session. A fanatical young Japanese patriot has been arrested. The attack threatens peace negotiations and is portrayed as a setback for Japan.
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Li Hung Chang
Japan
Peace Commission
Monroe Doctrine Origins and Core Principles
The Monroe doctrine, more accurately Thomas Jefferson's, was clarified by Monroe in 1825. It forbids entangling alliances with foreign nations and any trans Atlantic government extending its system to the western hemisphere, a democratic doctrine widely accepted in the United States.
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Monroe
Thos
Jefferson
Congress
Chicago Herald Times Herald loses edge with changes
The piece criticizes the Chicago Herald Times for its hyphenation changes its former editor Seymour and cartoonist Lederer. It calls the addition of Nelly Big a weak trade and notes the paper's tame mayoral campaign on Frank Wenter. It also mocks Nelly Bly's coverage and the Sunday paper dolls offered by the Times Herald.
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Chicago Herald
The
Times
Seymour
Lederer
Nelly Big
Frank Wenter
Democratic
Chicago
Wenter
Nelly Bly
Times-Herald
Iowan farmers move south to join Louisiana colony
A notable migration of Iowan farmers toward the southern United States is reported. Several have moved from this county to Louisiana, with more considering the move. In Monroe county, particularly near Albia, the exodus is growing, and about a dozen families from Avery and Frederic have relocated to Jennings, Louisiana, joining others from the colony.
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Louisiana
Albia
Avery
Frederic
Monroe County
Jennings
Governors Endorse Plan For Northern Family Colonies
Louisiana and Georgia governors back a scheme to settle northern families in their states. The plan offers an undeveloped land draw with no recruiting snare, presenting southern resources as inviting for thrifty energetic families. An option on land near Jennings, Louisiana at two dollars per acre is noted.
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Louisiana
Georgia
Jennings
Senator Wilson Proved a Notable Senate Failure
Critics in Iowa newspapers denounce Senator Wilson after his second term ends, labeling him a nonentity who failed to make an impact. His lone notable act, the liquor sale bill, is dismissed as moot after a Supreme Court ruling.
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Iowa
Wilson
United States
Senate
Supreme Court
Chicago
House
Union
William Curtis and George William Curtis in Moral Lecturing
The review notes Edward Cary’s volume on George William Curtis, praising his moral impulse and refined lecturing style. It contrasts his graceful rhetoric with Phillips’s invective, detailing Curtis’s shift from platform to weekly editor and his aim to stir public conscience through thoughtful, purposeful writing.
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Edward Cary
George William Curtis
March Atlantic
Archimedes
Curtis
Phillips
New Baby Talk and the New Woman
The quote questions baby naming by the so called new woman, noting she often avoids naming newborns. It contrasts praise and critique, citing the Grover Cleveland line and suggesting limited occasions for naming in modern times.
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Washington Post
Grover Cleveland
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Policymaking in Foreign Affairs Faces Wide-Eyed Challenges
Washington insiders outline the Monroe doctrine driven policy stance of Secretary Gresham amid global tensions. Britain and Spain disputes, Hawaii, Samoa, and Brazil events test U S resolve to resist European intervention and uphold hemispheric sovereignty.
Practical Philanthropy: New York trial for allotment farming
The Burlington Gazette reports a charity project to給 destitute families plots of one third of an acre for potatoes and beans, with land donated by Wim Steinway 700 acres in Long Island City and others. Detroit’s Mayor Pingree led a similar effort with 450 acres producing about 14000 dollars in crops, aided by Capt. Cornelius Gardner. The plan requires supervision to prevent waste, but is described as a happy, practical philanthropy with potential citywide impact.
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New York
Charities Conference
Burlington
Pingree
Detroit
Wim
Steinway
Long Island City
Hewitt
Inwood
Columbia College
Morningside Heights
Postminster Dayton
West One Hundred and Forty-fifth Street
Harlem River
Cornelius Gardner
Nineteenth
United States Infantry
New York Conference
Farm property for sale notice seeks early listings
Persons who have farm property for sale should list it promptly to enjoy the benefits of a new bulletin and advertising in Illinois.
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Sam
Illinois
Parity debate over silver and gold values discussed
In Sigourney Review letters Fred White and W R Hollingsworth spar over establishing parity between silver and gold. The exchange questions how a 16 to 1 parity could hold when market rates run 32 to 1 and critiques past demonetization and silver coinage history.
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Fred White
W. R. Hollingsworth
Sigourney Review
White
Hollingsworth
Esop
Jupiter
Fred
Pred
Pold
Democratic Revival Planned Jefferson Day Dinner in Mason City
The Cliggitt club of Mason City schedules a Jefferson day tribute on April 2 with a 500 guest banquet. Invitations go to leading Democrats statewide and speakers include Horace Boies, Henry Vollmer, Judge Wade, and J. C. A. Yeoman among others. The event aims to revive Democratic devotion to party principles and boost state morale.
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Siemws
Cliveitt Club
Mason City
Iowa
Oubround
Will Bee
Horace Boies
Henrys Vollmer
Davenport
Wade
Iowa City
J.C. A. Yeoman
Port Dodge
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Cliggitt Club
Democratic appeal to rally aid in political swing
A remarks urge all good Democrats to help accelerate a nationwide swing of the political pendulum as the public anger toward the party is deemed unreasonable and not caused by Democratic actions.
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Democratic Party
Increased Pensions Authorized by Congress for Des Moines Pensioners
Pension Agent C H Robinson mails circulars to 3300 pensioners in Town and Nebraska agency about a new law raising all pensions below 6 dollars to 6 dollars per month. Letters note no new certificates or applications are needed and detail voucher handling with April 4 payment.
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C. H. Robinson
Nebraska
Congress
United States Pension Agency
Des Moines
Towa
Bureau of Pensions
Robinson
Cervird
Dies Moines
Hr. Koninson
Prices Realized at Colfax Sale by J. Joss Ross
Milch cows brought thirty five to forty dollars per head and sheep about six dollars each. Hogs over one hundred forty pounds sold eight to ten dollars. Joss offered fine horses with a two year old stallion selling for three hundred dollars amid a weak horse market.
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Newton
My. J. 2
Ross
Colfax
The Welcome Child study by Lady Henry Somerset
Mareh magazine feature notes Lady Henry Somerset's paper on The Welcome Child a study in social purity. The writer is a prominent reform figure in the country and the article is expected to attract wide attention. A frontispiece portrait of Lady Somerset accompanies the piece.
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Henry Somerset
Lady Somerset
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