Democratic Convention in Des Moines Names Platform and Delegates
Iowa Democrats gathered in Des Moines to endorse the Chicago platform, reaffirm Bryanism, denounce the gold standard, trusts, and imperial policy, and pledge unity for the 1898 election. Delegates from multiple districts were chosen, with Cato Sells and others named for at large posts, and the next state gathering set for Cedar Rapids in August.
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Democracy of
Iowa
Des Moines
Democratic Party
J. B. Sullivan
United States
Tony
Eee
Dan P. Stubbs
Fairfield
Iowa House
Chicago
Illiam J. Bryan
Agress
Anking
Republican Party
Cato Sells
Vinton
C. A. Walsh
Ottumwa
John S. Murphy
Dubuque
Geo. T. Baker
Davenport
A. van Wagenen
Sioux City
L. T. Genung
Hastings
F. B. Evans
D. P. Stubbs
W. F. Kiel
Lee
H. L. Throop
Henry County
Capt. A. Hinkle
van Buren
H. A. Leipsinger
Des Moines County
N. C. Roberts
Lee County
C. G. Hipwell
Scott County
Holdover
E. M. Carr
Delaware County
D. A. Lyons
Howard County
A. E. Jackson
Tama County
S. F. McConnell
Davis County
G. A. Huffman
Polk County
W. R. Hart
Ringgold County
E. H. Bickford
Adair County
J. B. Romans
Crawford County
F. T. Ward
Plymouth County
Geo. A. Huffman
Tama
Delaware
Huffman
Jefferson County
Cedar Rapids
Trust Magnates and the Anti Trust Charade
The piece denounces Republican state conventions for denouncing trusts while in power and argues that party leaders from Hanna to Fairbanks cater to trust money. It claims Republicans blocked anti trust measures, supported subsidy and canal interests, and deceived voters into trusting anti trust rhetoric. The author questions voter discernment and warns of consequences.
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Washington Times
Congress
Senate
House
Hannas
Grosvenors
Beveridges
Fairbankses
Gallingers
Penroses
Treasury
Standard Oil Bank
Transportation Trust
Republican
House of Congress
Alabama Democratic State Convention Adopts Bryan Endorsement
The Alabama Democratic state convention completed the state ticket and selected delegates to Kansas City. W. J. Sanford was named governor candidate, with John T. Morgan and others chosen as delegates. A Bryan endorsement resolution passed while a Chicago platform reaffirmation failed. The platform calls for the Nicaragua canal and criticizes Porto Rican treatment, plus a push for a constitutional convention.
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Montgomery
Ala
Kansas City
W. J. Sanford
Lee
John T. Morgan
Frank S. White
A. M. Merrill
R. J. Lowe
Bryan
Alabama
Chicago
Nicaragua Canal
Bryan Confidence Boosts Democratic Rally in Toledo
William J. Bryan arrived in Toledo from Detroit to a large civic turnout led by a northern Ohio Democratic committee. He spoke at the armory and Memorial hall, received by the Modern Woodmen of America, and later at Elk hall. About 25 000 people heard his remarks as he predicted a sweeping Democratic victory and reaffirmed his money policy.
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Toledo, O
William J. Bryan
Toledo
Detroit
Ohio
Bryan
Armory
Memorial Hall
Woodmen of America
Elk Hall
Mr. Bryan
Kansas City
Nebraska
Krause's Little Liver Pills Promote Gentle Liver Action
Krause's Little Liver Pills are vegetable gelatine coated pills that act on the liver and bile. They are free from crude matter, gentle and natural, and do not cause constipation after use. Sold by Brad shaw & Thoma.
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Krause
Bradshaw & Thoma
Handsome Spring and Summer Suitings at Fairfield
Announcement from a local merchant boasting an extensive line of fashionable cassimers cev iots and worsteds in stripes checks plaids and original fancy weaves. He guarantees quality trimmings and invites early inspection for discerning dressers.
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Fairfield
Kansas Populists Instruct Delegates for Bryan at Sioux Falls
Kansas Populists in the state convention at Cuay Center elect eighty four delegates to the national convention for Sioux Falls and instruct them to vote solidly for William J. Bryan. Five thousand people greeted Bryan upon arrival and cheered as he spoke. There is tense talk of adjournment timing and vice presidential options, with debate over Samuel M. Jones eligibility and warnings against Democratic influence.
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Cuay Center
Kan
Kansas
Sioux Falls
William J. Bryan
Dlegates
Bryan
Wichita
George Esterwood
Kansas City
Judge Prost
W. F. Green
Samuel M. Jones
Ohio
Toledo
Michigan
Jones
Albert Griffin
United States
Mr. Griffin
Col
J. J. Donaldson
Cure Constipation Forever With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
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Electric Bitters credited with curing woman’s jaundice
Mrs J B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced severe stomach trouble and yellow jaundice from gall stones. After vain efforts, she used Electric Bitters and recovered fully. Advertisers claim it cures stomach liver and kidney ailments including dyspepsia and loss of appetite. 50 cents. Geo D Clarke druggist. Western Trail readers urged to subscribe via John Sebastian Chicago.
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J. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
Geo. D. Clarke
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Keen Clear Brain
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as boosting strength, mental clarity, ambition, and vitality. A 25 cent box is advertised, sold by Geo. D. Clarke, a druggist.
Rock Island Wall Map of the United States Promotion
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is presented as the best for public use and ideal for schools. It is large and suited for teachers and offices, available postpaid for fifteen cents to any address, with John Sebastian, G.P.A., Chicago, Ill.
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Rock Island Wall
United States
John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago, Ill
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