Moses to lead Democrats to a united future in 1900
The Ottumwa Democrat editorial calls for a strong northern, experienced leader to guide the party after the 1900 elections. It debates candidates from Hill to Kinne, notes Bryan's weaknesses, and urges unity while dropping the 16 to 1 coinage detail. It argues reuniting Democrats with Populists and Republicans is essential to defeat the money power.
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Moses
Democratic Party
Sam Evans
Ottumwa Democrat
Chicago Chronic
the Tribune
Evans
Chicago
Kansas
California
Washington
Nebraska
Iowa
Spurriers
Coles
New York
South
Byron
Bryan
Blaine
David B. Hill
Wm. C. Whitney
Henry Watterson
L. G. Kinne
Democrats urged to drop or cling to 16 to 1 dogma
The Des Moines Leader editorial argues Democrats should decide their stance on 16 to 1. It says patriotism pushes dropping the issue to aid prosperity, while partisanship keeps the dogma alive and risks electoral advantage for Republicans.
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Des Moines
The Republication Party and Trusts Trade Off Tariff
The piece accuses the Republican Party of abandoning protective tariff in favor of expansion and free trade. It labels the party as pro trusts and monopolies, predicting failure to satisfy the people who will vote in annual elections.
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Union
Republican Party
Prosperity Doubt Cast Over 1899 Trade
The New York Sun argues prosperity is failing in the year’s commercial report. Cotton prices hit fifty-year lows as stockpiles grow in New England, mills shut to align supply with demand, and wool prices drop amid tariff disputes. Hides show little incentive. several jobbers announce retirements as profits shrink.
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New York Sun
New England
Great Offer to Farmers Bundled Subscriptions
A publisher offers a special 1.45 dollar annual bundle for farmers in the county, including The Iowa Homestead and four other papers valued at 3.80 dollars if bought separately. The Humane Alliance promotes humane education, and the bundle emphasizes practical farm reading and broad humanity for youth.
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Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal
Humane Alliance
West
Senate election results show GOP gains and party split
The next United States Senate will be overwhelmingly Republican with fifty four Republicans, twenty six Democrats, six Populists, and four Silver Republicans. The defeat is described as a pretty bad one.
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United States
Senate
Ely’s Cream Balm Promoted for Nasal Catarrh Relief
Advertises Ely Brothers nasal remedy as a cure for nasal catarrh and membranal diseases. Claims trial size 10 cents and full bottle 50 cents available by mail from 56 Warren Street New York. also sold by druggists.
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Ely
Y Ely Brothers
Warren Street
York
Popular Judge Smythe Wins Narrow Victory in March County Race
The district of Henry Des Moines and Louisa backed Smythe with a 525 vote edge, overcoming a Republican majority of 2223 for Hedge. Smythe secured strong margins in Des Moines and Burlington while Henry and Louisa split, resulting in his overall election tally.
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Smythe
Henry
Des Moines
Louisa
Henry County
Antrobus
Louisa County
Where Is the Tilden A Leader for Democracy Today
An editorial on Samuel J. Tilden in 1870s and 1880s context analyzes his leadership, reform deeds, and the Democratic Party’s decline. It recalls his governorship of New York, efforts against rings, tariff reform, and hard money stance. It warns that no figure matches Tilden and questions future Democratic revival.
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Chicano Chronicle
Watterson
Courier-Journal
Samuel J. Tilden
Congress
Tilden
Tilden, Who Was Governor of the State of
New York
Mr. Tilden
Commonwealth
Sages
Eer
Democratic Party
Greely
Democratic Party of
United States
Republic
Mount Pisgah
Gramercy
Democrats Stand by Bimetallism Amid Poll Setback
The Ottumwa Democrat states the Democratic Party will not abandon its bimetallism stance despite electoral headwinds. It argues gold standard Democrats cannot defend their policy and urges maintaining the straight forward course to gain and unify all factions of the party. Continued on page 4.
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Democratic Party
Senate
House of Representatives
Gulf
Democratic
Ottumwa
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Hill
Whitney
Standard Oil Co
Abraham Lincoln
Supreme Bench of
East
Union OF
Democrats
Sam. B. Evans
Hood
Maus
G. F. Norris
Larabee
Hood’s
America
Dr. Price
Agricultural Department
Royal
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