Signs of the Times in Iowa Politics and Party Ideas
The piece notes Democrats may nominate Bryan in 1900 with a 16 to 1 call and mentions J Sterling Morton urging a new party while arguing he is not fit as its godfather. It also praises Iowa’s board of control for state institutions and its broad public support, despite limited opposition.
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Times
Mr. Bryan
J. Sterling Morton
J. Sterling
Board of Control
State Institutions
Iowa
Colorado Senator Forecasts Democratic Financial Issue in 1900
Senator Teller of Colorado predicts the Democratic Party will make the financial question the campaign issue and Bryan will be the presidential nominee. He JB? comments that Tammany in New York is not democrats, and a renegade Republican as umpire should direct the party line.
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Teller
Colorado
Bryan
Tammany Organization
New York City
Des Moines Leader Criticizes Iowa Political Machine
The Des Moines Leader laments a centralized rail road style control in Iowa. It argues public officers are mere puppets to a small group of leaders, unlike bosses in Pennsylvania or New York who consult allies. The piece notes this view is voiced by many leading party members in private talks.
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Des Moines
Tn Iowa
Quay
Pennsylvania
Platt
New York
Railroads in Iowa Valuation Sparks Debate on Tax Justice
The Republican executive council revalued Iowa railroads with minimal changes, fixing railroad property at 180 million dollars though the Des Moines Leader cites a market-based figure near 400 million. Critics call this insufficient and predict future political upheaval in the state.
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Republican Executive Council
Iowa
Des Moines
Albia Paper Rebukes Tribune Over Silver Policy
The Ottumwa Democrat favors free silver but cites an Albia paper’s claim that the Tribune is partly out of step with the party on the 16 to 1 policy. The Albia paper argues local democratic papers may align more with the party in 1900 than previously and urges caution not to read undue optimism into Tribune support.
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Ottumwa Democrat
Albia
Tribune
Democratic Party
Bryan Letter Deepens Split in Democratic Ranks
The letter from Mr. Bryan to Mr. Perry Belmont signals a renewed division among Democrats in Washington. It is seen as a declaration against sound money factions and a rejection of reunion on any concession. The move could embolden free silver factions and widen the rift with eastern leaders Croker and Gorman.
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Bryan
Perry Belmont
New York
Washington
East
Chicago
Croker and Gorman
Free Silver Democrats
The
Christian Science Services Schedule and Location
Sunday school at 9 30 A M church services at 10 30 A M and Bible study Thursday at 2 30 P M. Room two doors east of Leggett House upstairs. All are invited.
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Christian Science
Leggett House
What Shall the Democratic Party Do to Be Saved
Henry Watterson argues in the Courier-Journal that Democrats must abandon populism and extreme reform, restore conservative principles, and unite around practical policies. He compares past leaders to Jefferson and Jackson, warns against radical moves, and urges Kentucky Tennessee and southern voters to demand stable, moderate governance to prevent another disastrous 1900 campaign.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
Chicago
McKinley
Hanna
St. Louis
Wilson
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Altgeld
Illinois
Tillman
South Carolina
United States
Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Jackson
New Oreleans
Florida
Napoleon
Louisiana
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Mississippi
France
Europe
Washington
Franklin
America
Taylor and Fillmore
Harrison
Madison
Monroe
Pierce
Jefferson Davis
Yankey
Mr. Bryan
Courier-Journal
Kentucky
Tennessee
South
Expansion policy debate and Cuba clash letter
Mr Flint cautions on expansion after Dr Clarke's Cuba letter and wartime aims. He argues Cuba and the Philippines are treated as spoils, condemns annexation, and urges opposition to current national policy amid calls for freedom and resistance. The piece dramatizes misused power and critics of imperial conquest.
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Tribune
the Tribune
Philippines
Cuba
Spain
Washington
Valley Forge
Marion
Sumpter
South Carolina
Col. Marion
Corry
Weem
Francis Marion
Clarke
Arnold
Dr. Clarke
France
England
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Hood
Michigan
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Level Street
Kalamazoo
Mich
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J. Girres
Moose Lake
Minn
Royal Baking Powder
Mr. Flint
P. J. Labagh
Jefferson County Farmers’ Institute
Thia City
Quito
Ireland
Virginia
Hawkins
Francis Drake
Walter Raleigh
Germany
Great Britain
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