Democrats Open Keokuk Convention for First District nominate
The Democrats of the First Congressional District meet in Keokuk Iowa on July 10 1900 at 11 AM to nominate a congressional candidate and conduct other business including electing a new congressional committee. Representation is based on 1898 vote for Hon D J ODonnell with Des Moines Henry Jefferson Lee Louisa Van Buren Washington districts.
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Keokuk
Iowa
D. J. O’onnell
Des Moines Henry
Jefferson Lee
Louisa
van Buren
Washington
Why Carthage Fell and McKinley Subservience Exposed
A critical review condemns William McKinley’s presidency as dominated by Mark Hanna with Hanna as de facto president, denouncing corruption and war. It contrasts era leaders with Hanna and argues Carthage fell from greed and militarism, warning against imperial conquest and oligarchy.
Special Home Seekers Excursion on the Rock Island
Announcement for excursions on Rock Island with departures May 1 and 15 and June 5 and 19, 1900. One fare plus $2 round trip. Valid twenty-one days from sale. Travel to all points west southwest north and northwest. Stopovers allowed on the outbound trip. For details call agent M. O. Gay.
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Rock Island By
Cal
M. O. Gay
Benton's Formidable Opponent Senator Green Profiles
Chicago Times-Herald notes Congressman Hitt recounting Senator James Stephen Green as a powerful figure with genius and charm. Green, guest at the National Hotel, was popular though not devout, and a Sunday late for dinner led to a quip about attending divine worship.
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Hitt
Benton
James Stephen Green
Green
National Hotel
War talk and political sketches from a southern paper
A clip from a southern newspaper recounts social scenes with a senator’s odd church visit and a satirical take on war era politics. It lampoons congress, Panama canal debates, and republican infighting over investigations into Cuba and the Philippines. The piece references Judge Hall, Mrs McFadden, and McKinley era tensions.
Bryan poised for acclamation at Kansas City convention
The article notes Col Bryan is seen as likely to be nominated by acclamation at the Kansas City convention. It mentions Senator Wellington and an international note on liberty, plus a reunion of Confederate veterans in Louisville on the 27th, and James R. Keene betting on Bryan beating McKinley.
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Mr. McKinley
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Hamilton
Lincoln
Blaine
Hanna
William McKinley
Benjamin Harrison
Thomas B. Reed
Senator Hoar
United States
Philadelphia
M. A. Hanna
Republic of
Carthage
Africa
Transvaal
Rome
Spain
Col. Bryan
Kansas City
James R. Keene
New York
Bryan
Political maneuvering shocks Ohio and Montana figures
The piece notes a Republican split in Ohio with six delegation incumbents defeated or endangered. It cites Wharton Barker revealing Hanna’s plan to siphon Bryan votes and casts doubt on any “peace and hominy” among Ohio Republicans. It also reports Senatorial challenges for Clark of Montana amid strong opposition.
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Ohio
Retaliation Debate Over German Meat Trade
The article argues Secretary Wilson favors no immediate retaliation against Germany over meat trade. It critiques protective measures, noting the aim to shield German producers and the health law that could bar deleterious German products, while warning against un-American actions and policy inconsistency.
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Chicago Chronicle
Wilson
Germany
Congress
Krause Headache Capsules Praised by South Dakota Governor
Governor J H Fletcher of Santa Clara endorses Krause's Headache Capsules, claiming they cure headaches and relieve suffering. He notes druggists in Aberdeen Hecla and Britton Marshall County will stock them and plans to spread the remedy as he travels to Colorado among miners plagued by altitude headaches. Sold by Brad shaw & Thoma.
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Krause
Aberdeen
Hecla
Britton
Marshall County
Colorado
J. H. Fletcher
Santa Clara
S. Dak
Bradshaw & Thoma
Notice to Edith Lyon on Addison Lyon estate
State of Iowa Jefferson County to Edith M Lyon and all interested in Addison Lyon deceased. On or before August 1 1900 the final report of W H Chandler executor will be filed in Jefferson County District Court Fairfield Iowa praying discharge. Appear before noon August term 1900 to defend or default will be entered. W H Chandler Executor I D Jones attorney
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State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Edith M.lyon
Addison Lyon
District Court
State of
Iown
W. H. Chandler
Fairfield
Iowa
Wanderings of an American in England Describe Birds and Towns
The narrative from Newark England on May 16 details crossings from Warwick to Stratford and Abingdon to Oxford, noting nightingales skylarks cuckoos and the mockingbird as a benchmark. He compares English and American birds, mentions Winchester, Nunchan and Lord Harcourt's deer park, and observes fields elms and English ivy amid a late fair.
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Newark
Eng
Lingle Tur Tribune
Birmingham
Chicago
Warwick
Stratford-on-Avon
Michigan Avenue
Wm. J. Ross
Gifford Hunt
Lrd
Winchester
Abingdon
Oxford
England
Nunchan
Hampshire
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Orse
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Risk & Hufstedler
Rijk & Hufstedler
Fourth Street
Epicopal
John I. Hall
Macon
Atlantic Journal
South
Supreme Court
Philippines
Mars George
Darkie
Patsy
McFadden
Elien Dugan
Jon Post
Cuba
Lincoln Republican Club
Cincinnati
Pneumatic
House
Senate
Morgan
New
Panama Canal Company
New Jersey
Island of
South Africa
Fischer
White House
Wellington
U. S
Old Boys In
Louisville
Wharton Barker
Mr. Clark
Montana
South Dakota
I. D. Jones
H. Heaton
S.S.S
J. McBrayver
Lawrenceburg
Nadie
Kadres
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Atlanta, GA
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