Democratic State Convention for Iowa Delegates
The Iowa Democratic Party calls a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 16, 1899 at 10 am to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent of public instruction and railroad commissioner. Delegates allocated by county and district based on prior votes plus the 1897 governor race results. invited voters supporting Democratic principles to participate.
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Democrats of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Fred E. White
Westy
Aden
Washington
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Fred Townsend
G. A. Huffman
Reform in Currency Leaves Republic Papers Quiet
The republic papers have nothing to say now about a reform in the currency. Their party holds the offices and that is sufficient for them.
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Republican
Commission on Army Beef Report Falls Flat
The appointed commission investigating beef furnished to the army has released its report, but the public regards it as unimpressive and inadequate.
Commencement Time Returns with Pride and Pressure
Seniors prepare for a commencement time shadowed by anxiety among the president and faculty as the board of trustees weighs judgment, with ceremonies nearing.
American Goods Find Global Markets Amid Trade Barriers
American products and manufacturing are rapidly expanding into foreign markets as trade barriers fall. The growth is framed as evidence that open markets boost exports and national industry.
Admiral Dewey Pupils Home Soon Likely
Navy officials indicate Admiral Dewey will return home soon as Rear Admiral Watson is ordered to report at Manila to relieve him when feasible. The move follows routine staffing and strategic rotation of command in the Asiatic Fleet.
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Dewey
Navy Department
Watson
Manila
Opposition as election rival eyes Gear’s re election
The Gear men hereabouts maintain a stiff upper lip and applaud him yet strong opposition to his re election looms. Local sentiment suggests his chances are far from assured.
Filipino insurgents seek truce but suffer surrender stance
The Filipinos push for a ceasefire with intent to surrender, while the American army insists on surrender first to prevent insurgents from gathering strength or rebuilding supply lines.
Trustees Elect New President for Indianola College
The Methodist college trustees of Indianola Iowa elected Charles E. Shelton as president. He comes from the West and is currently superintendent of schools in Burlington.
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Methodist College
Indianola
Charles E. Shelton
Burlington
Time When There Shall Be No War Remains Far Off
The passage reflects on the enduring nature of war until global civilization, including the United States, advances significantly. The ideal of universal peace is acknowledged as distant, with conflicts seen as likely to continue among humankind.
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United States
Cummins Seen Stronger in Electorate Before Primaries
The Sioux City Tribune assesses Cummins as stronger than the first-choice railroad candidates, predicting wins in Eleventh, Second, Third and Fourth districts, a unanimous Seventh, probable gains in Tenth, and notes a contest between railroad bosses and the people if voters are well informed before primaries.
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Sioux City Tribune
Cummins
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Medicine
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior spring remedy claiming wide effectiveness. Presents strong claim of being best money can buy and suitable for general health needs this season.
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Hood
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Across Ailments
A promotional fragment touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a perfect remedy for blood, kidney, liver, and bowel issues. Testimonies from Anna Sutherland Kalamazoo and Evizaneta Grereis Moose Lake claim goitre, rheumatism, poor health, and fatigue improved, with others praising strength gains and reliability.
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Hood
Michigan
Anna Sutherland
Level Street
Kalamazoo
Mich
Evizaneta J. Grereis
Moose Lake
Minn
Albert A. JanNow
Douglastown
N. Y
Freedom of Speech and Opposition to Philippine Policy
The Tribune cites Jefferson to defend free opinion amid anti expansionist views on the Philippines policy. It argues history judges Chatham Pitt Fox and Burke not as traitors, urging broad free speech while warning officials to avoid inciting soldiers or accusing opponents of treason.
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the Tribune
Jefferson
Philippines
Des Moines
Hoar
Rogers
Laughlin
Lord Chatham
William Pitt
Charles James Fox
Cornwallis
Burke
America
Chatham
Pitt
Fox
The Whitewash on Beef Board Inquiry
The Wade board of inquiry is mocked for exonerating soldiers and packers while critics claim the meat was bad. The Des Moines News backs the view that General Miles deserves praise for calling the beef rotten and reporting it, reflecting public opinion.
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Miles
Board of Inquiry
Beef Board of Inquiry
Wade Board of Inquiry
The
Des Moines News
Trust Climax and American Power In Europe Copper Scene
European financiers warn against an American led international copper trust. The piece cites Rothschilds and Senator Clark linked to vast copper control and fears of a single world trust amid rising industrial combinations. It contrasts with warnings of democracy resisting such concentration of power.
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Chicago Chronicle
Europe
International Copper Trust
London
Berlin
Anaconda
Clark
Montana
Rothchilds
Rockefellers
Bishop Defends Dancing As Music Of Motion In Diocese Pamphlet
The Rt Rev George F Seymour Bishop of Springfield outlines in a diocese pamphlet that dancing is not inherently evil and can be legitimate. He argues dancing mirrors music’s expressiveness and should not be condemned as sin though abuse occurs and discretion is needed.
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George F. Seymour
Springfield
Christian Science Services Announced
Sunday school at 9 30 A M church services at 10 30 A M 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
Postmaster Prosecution Sparks Manila War Opinion Clash
In the United States postmaster general seizure of pamphlets mailed by Edward Atkinson in Boston and directed to Admiral Dewey General Otis General Miller and Professors Schurman and Worcester in Manila, a clash over militaristic policy and conquest is urged by St Louis Republic. Atkinson faces legal action.
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St. Louis Republic
United States
San Francisco
Edward Atkinson
Boston
Admiral Dewey
Otis
Miller
Schurman and Worcester
Manilla
Atkinson
Republicans Split Over Dingley Tariff Trust Issues
The Ft. Madison Democrat notes a Democratic effort in the House to amend the Dingley tariff to curb trusts, but Republicans blocked a vote. Dockery offered a recommit motion with free list protections for U S manufactured articles, leading to a party line tally of 148 to 197 and a 49 vote margin for tariff trusts.
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Ft. Madison
House
Dockery
United States
Committee On Ways and Means
Secretary of the Treasury
Reed
Sherman
Sherman, During Discussion In the Committee of the Whole
Committee of the Whole
Rocky Mountain Tea Complexion Inference Ad
An old advertisement claims a girl’s complexion may be stamped on a lover’s heart, warning that powder is bad and urging readers to ask their druggist about Rocky Mountain Tea for complexion.
The Cry of the Dreamer Poem by John Boyle O Reilly
The speaker longs to quit the crowded life and return to simple dreams by the river. He contrasts dreamers who live forever with toilers who die in a day. He laments wealth and city life and yearns for the woodland and meadow where dreams endure.
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Mart
Tarriffs By Free List Aims To End Trust Subsidies
Attorney General Griggs argues it is impossible to curb trusts under current law. The piece proposes removing tariffs on major trusts and relying on a graduated income tax for revenue, arguing free trade would reduce trust profits and unnecessary protection.
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New York Journal
Griggs
United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company
Capital
National Lead Company
Sugar Trust
Steel
American Tin Plate Company
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rested Vitality
An medical ad claims fatigue stems from unhealthy blood and promises Hood's Sarsaparilla will purify and enrich the blood, boosting vigor and energy for the summer. The copy urges first time users to try the tonic to feel renewed throughout the season.
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Hood
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Promoted as Cure All
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the most wonderful medical discovery. It claims to cleanse the entire system and cure colds headaches fever habitual constipation and biliousness. Boxes sold at 10 25 and 60 cents by druggists with a guarantee of cure.
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