Democratic State Convention Call for Iowa 1897
The Iowa Democrats announce a delegate convention in Des Moines on June 23 1897 at 10 o clock AM to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge railroad commissioner and state superintendent and to conduct other business. Delegates are apportioned by county and 200 votes over 100 for Bryan in 1896. The call urges county committees to organize, emphasizes reform of government, and invites all supporters of the national and state 1896 platforms to attend and participate.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Wm. J. Bryan
Nike
Henry Aspine
Jefferson
Ear
Louisa
van Buregg
Washington
Neig
Lowa
Pgs
State Central Committee
Law
Ottumwa Republican to Be Run as Free Silver Daily
A group of gentlemen have purchased the Ottumwa Republican and will operate it as a free silver democratic daily newspaper.
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Ottumwa
Legislature Change Synopsis Found on Fourth Page
A summary outlines recent state law changes enacted by the legislature and directs readers to the fourth page for the complete overview. The note highlights legislative action and its impact without detailing specific provisions.
Bismarck on Growing Old and Growing Indifferent to Hatred
The quotation points to a philosopher king view of aging noting that with age comes diminished rancor and enhanced capacity for love and goodwill. It frames aging as a tolerance for insult while boosting positive sentiments.
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Bismarck
Mining shift could yield gold glut and inflation
The Sioux City Tribune predicts new mining methods will finally bring abundant gold, likely triggering a period of gold inflation, leading to speculation and possible market collapse.
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The
Sioux City Tribune
McKinley Sends Cuba Commission Like Cleve land
The text notes that after Cleveland sent Commissioner Blount to the Sandwich Islands for a special report, McKinley has done similarly with Cuba, appointing Mr. Calhoun as the commissioner. The Republican party reacted with spasms years ago and again now.
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Cleveland
Blount
Sandwich Islands
McKinley
Cuba
Calhoun
Call for Democratic State Convention of Iowa
The Tribune announces the call for Iowa's Democratic state convention. The invitation to participate in the primaries is broad and liberal, inviting all voters in sympathy with the 1896 national and state platforms and those who believe in honesty economy and devotion to the people's interests in state government.
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THE
Tribune
Iowa
English Presbyterian Synod Rejects Heresy Petition
The English Presbyterian synod has rejected charges of heresy against Rev. John Watson known as Ian Maclaren. The critique condemns religious bodies for clinging to ancient creeds and praises Watson for offering progressive light through his writings.
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Mt. Pleasant Free Press
English Presbyterian Synod
John Watson
Ian Maclaren
Earth
Democrats in Iowa Likely To Back Regular Ticket on Silver Platform
The Dubuque Herald suggests most gold democrats in Iowa will support the regular democratic ticket even on a silver platform. It contends the platform will oppose high tariffs and align with state matters, arguing Republicans have harmed state affairs.
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Dubuque
Ohio Democratic State Convention Set for June 29 30 in Columbus
The Ohio Democratic State Committee announced the state convention will be held in Columbus on June 29 and 30. The party aims for a vigorous campaign with Gold and Silver democrats united and Hanna as the issue. Robert T. Hough of Hillsboro is seen as probable governor nominee, a former solicitor of internal revenue under Cleveland who recently joined the Silver Democrats on a 16 to 1 platform. He is a friend and supporter of John R. McLean. If the tariff bill is not law by June 29 the convention will pass sharply worded resolutions.
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Democratic State Committee of
Ohio
Columbus
Hanna
Robert T. Hough
Hillsboro
Internal Revenue
Cleveland
John R. McLean
Ohio Democratic Convention
Endorsement Debate For Supreme Judge Kinne
The Des Moines Register favors indorsing Supreme Judge Kinne by Republicans this year citing merit and integrity. It notes too many aspirants and argues for minority party representation on the bench while praising Kinne’s ability and unimpeachable integrity.
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LeMars Sentinel
Des Moines Register
Supreme Court
Drake appoints Democrats to state Omaha exposition panel
Governor Drake names John H. Wallbank, J. E. B. Markley, R. H. Moore, Allan Dawson, and S. H. Mallory to lead Iowa’s delegation at the Omaha exposition. All others named are Republicans. Critics say the picks reveal political bias and ignore the statewide Democratic vote. The move is framed as reducing political influence, yet the administration favors a fringe Democratic faction.
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Gov. Drake
Iowa Commission
John H. Wallbank
Mt. Pleasant
J. E. B. Markley
Mason City
R. H. Moore
Ottumwa
Allan Dawson
Des Moines
S. H. Mallory
Chariton
National Democratic Party
Iowa
Iowa Treasury Loot Exposed in Senate Testimony
Readable excerpts reveal alleged systematic looting of the state treasury by Republican officials including Ex-Secretary McFarland. The drive claims inflated janitor costs and census work manipulation to boost campaign funds. Witnesses discuss pressure to lie and misused custodian funds, with a focus on integrity and political favoritism.
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State McFarland
McFarland
Treasury
Executive Council
Legislative Investigating Committee
Outlook for Iowa politics lauded by Judge Van Wagenen
Sioux City judge predicts a strong democratic showing in Iowa this fall citing past election polls. He notes a larger-than-expected turnout last year from nonvoters and defectors, while projecting renewed GOP support amid disaffection with Republican prosperity. He mentions Lafe Young's Iowa Capital as sharing caution.
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van Wagenen
Sioux City
Iowa
Republican State Committee
McMillan
Bryan
McKinley
Silver
Lafe Young
Miss Hanna Testifies on Salary Deductions and Payments
Miss Mame Hanna refused to answer until assured of protection and testified she received 50 dollars monthly at first and then 65 dollars after deductions. She described envelopes with 10 dollars taken per month for four months. McFarland disputed details and sought to bring an ex auditor to testify about collecting money for him. The auditor refused to respond.
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Mame Hanna
McFarland
Hanna
Des Moines
Mec Farland
Miss Hanna
Testimony on salary mispayment in McFarland case
Miss Madge Taylor described her pay as supposed to be $3 per day. She testified she received $50 a month for the first three months, with Sundays included, making about $90 to $93 monthly, and said the remainder went into McFarland's pocket. She said no explanation was given until after the first payday.
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Madge Taylor
McFarland
Mac
Lizzie M. Conger
Secretary of State
Jean Smith
Missing funds scheme in census office testimony
The transcript quotes Miss Lizzie M Conger and Mary Howe detailing coercive wage contributions and pressure to fund a third party. Mc Farland directed payments pooling wages to benefit Mrs McFarland and others. several women believed continued work depended on conformity, leading to early layoffs.
Miss Jean Smith Testimony About Jackpot Fund
Miss Jean Smith testified about the so called jackpot fund linked to Mrs McFarland and described a monthly contribution of roughly ten dollars from participants. The questioning referenced an agreement to provide Mrs McFarland with a place and other unspecified benefits and sought details on individual pay deductions.
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Jean Smith
Testimony on janitors pay and political influence at the state house
Des Moines testimony discusses hiring janitors for $40 a month elsewhere versus $75 in state service, with witness noting political influence raises wages. McFarland recounts a scheme involving Madge Taylor and Isaac Brandt over boarding money, with Brandt denying the allegations. Brandt and McFarland are described as seasoned Republican officeholders with long ties to public funds.
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McFarland
State House
Des Moines
Madge Taylor
Isaac Brandt
Brandt
Corrupt Ties Highlight Conger Politician Inquiries
Major Conger a Republican power player testifies about influence over his cousin Lizzie Conger and her on the McFarland payroll. He admits arranging her clerical position and aiding salary sharing to extend pay, justifying it as normal at the time.
Testimony on McFarland Metzgar payroll and liquor in senate
John F. Robinson testifies about an Andrew Miner affidavit alleging nonstate work while on Metzgar and McFarland payrolls, Envelopes addressed for McFarland, pay records, and rumors of kickbacks. Robinson recalls Beall incident tied to liquor in the senate cloak room during Jackson era.
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John F. Robinson
MacFarland
Andrew Miner
Davenib
Metzgar
McFarland
Miner
McParland
Manbeck
Geo. Beall
Jackson
John Robinson
Beall
Senate
Question on party record before the senate session
Readers are asked whether the party deserves support given alleged looting of the treasury for census costs. The message accuses the Ex Secretary of extravagance and wage skimming, council scheming to protect wages, printing and binding thefts, and urges honest voters to condemn the party in November.
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Treasury
Executive Council
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertising Claim Highlights Its Reach
A neighbor recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trusted household remedy praising cures and vitality. The testimonial style ad copy promotes widespread family use and suggests peer influence drives large sales.
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Hood
Friend
Hood's Pills Act on Liver and Bowels
Hood's Pills act easily and promptly on the liver and bowels. Cure sick head ache.
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Hood
Ely's Cream Balm Advertised as Relible Catarrh Cure
A 10 cent trial size of Ely's Cream Balm is offered by Ely Bros for catarrh and head cold with mail option. Full size costs 50 cents. The ad cites endorsements from B W Sperry of Hartford and notes the product as safe and effective.
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Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St
N. Y. City
B. W. Sperry
Hartford, Conn
New Pennsylvania Lines Opens Entrance at Twenty third Street
The new entrance to New York will open May 16 providing three entry points on Cortlandt street Desbrosses street and Twenty third street for six daily through trains from Chicago. For details contact H R DerInG Assistant General Passenger Agent at 248 South Clark St Chicago IL.
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Twenty-third St
New York
Metropolis
Pennsylvania Lines
Cortlandt Street
Desbrosses Street
Twenty-third Street
Chicago
H. R. Dering
Clark St
Chicago, Il
Wine of Cardui advertised to cure female troubles
The ad claims MecElree's Wine of Cardus cures irregular monthly periods and other female troubles. It argues women are to blame for weakness and promises relief, beauty, and youth with a bottle sold at drug stores for $1.00.
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Cardui
Scenic Route to California Ad for 1897 Trans Continental Line
The notice promotes the Christian Endeavor meeting in San Francisco in July 1897 with special trains via the Great Rock Island and Scenic Route to Colorado. It offers a free pamphlet on scenery and travel, with inducements for tourist trips to the Rockies and coast, by John Sebastian G P aA Chicago. Also lists medicines: Dr E Dercu on anti diuretic and Wodford s Sanitary Lotion cures in 80 minutes, sold by Bradshaw Thoma Fairfield Iowa.
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California
Christian Endeavor
San Francisco
Colorado
Great Rock Island
Rockies
John Sebastian
G. P. Aa
Chicago
E. Dercu-On
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Lowa
Wodford
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E. M. Carr
Vane
Iowa Commonwealth
Mary Howe
Miss Howe
Major Conger
Lizzie Conger
Conger
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