Foster Credits Farmer Ignorance in Boies Iowa Victory
J Ellen Foster asserts that farmer ignorance helped carry Iowa for Boies, citing political dynamics and public sentiment influencing the outcome.
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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1891
Page
1
Farmer Wheeler Remains Silent on Horace Campaign Conflict
Wheeler has not spoken about the campaign split with Horace. The failed run leaves supporters without clear stance or remarks from the former candidate regarding the teaming issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Wheeler
Horace
Cleveland Quote on Opposed Party Fundamentals
A Grover Cleveland critique labels the opposing party as lacking a firm principle and upheld by distorted sentiment. It argues their fragile existence depends on shifting currents of selfish interest and popular misconception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Llorace Boies Supporters Seek Iowa Delegation
A fighting delegation for Llorace Boies for president is to be sent from Iowa to the national democratic convention next year. The plan has drawn favorable reaction along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llorace Boies
Sioux City Tribune
Iowa
Bills Named as Likely Gubernatorial Successor in Davenport
Hon John C Bills was introduced at a large ratification meeting in Davenport as Gov Boies successor. The party backs Bills saying he is the material big men are made of and certain to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Bills
Davenport
Gov
Boies
Dickinson and Floyd Counties Net Gains Reported
Dickinson county shows a net democratic gain of 50 percent this year compared to two years ago. Floyd county reports a net gain of 62 percent. Two years ago Hutchinson carried by 107 votes. this year Boies gains a 240 vote majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson County
Floyd County
Hutchinson
Boies
Railroads and Iowa Politics Tie Back to Voter Will
A comment argues that railroad influence in Iowa politics is overstated. It asserts railroad workers vote like others and claims the party misreads public repudiation.
Farmers steer votes as counties swing against Boies
The Clinton Herald notes many agricultural counties vote Democratic, suggesting farmers oppose Boies for governor. Clinton County highlights the trend with the city’s Boies margin shrinking by about 300 and the county nearing the 1889 level in Boies support.
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Clinton Herald
Clinton County
Democratic surge after Boies election echoed in Led ger note
The Led ger urged faithful effort and predicted Gov Boies victory would shake Republicans nationwide. It argued such a win would weaken the Northwest Republican column and boost Democratic hopes for the next presidential race. The piece reflects a strong Democratic mood and optimism following the 14th October issue.
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the Ledger
Boies
Northwest
Short Campaigns Are Best For Voter Clarity
The Davenport Democrat argues for shorter campaigns asserting long periods of agitation waste time. It endorses continuous political education via daily and weekly papers across cities and counties, claiming a fortnight notice suffices to mobilize a full vote. It contends voters are informed and seek concise guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Democrat
Democrat
Iowa shifts from Republican to Democratic in state-wide sweep
The Red Oak Sun reports that Iowa joined a Democratic wave with a large state ticket victory, plus Democratic gains in Congress and governor races. The piece notes Republicans mislabel Iowa as a solid Republican state and highlights a tariff-tinged forecast for next year’s battles. It cites saloon debates and prohibition rhetoric amid election aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Lowa
Loies
Indiana
Massachusetts
New York
Gov. Boies
Red Oak
Red Oak Sun
Governor Boies and 1892 presidential prospects
The Washington Post notes Gov. Boies of Iowa may not seek a presidential nomination despite local victory. It praises his prudent stance rejecting a premature boom while suggesting the Democratic party might consider him if the national scene shifts. Boies is called a safe, shrewd organizer with potential to lead a major fight if the party needs a non factional candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hatton
Washington J’ost
Bates
Boies
Friends of Iowa
Lowa
Gov
Iowa
National Democracy
Des Moines Returns Show Democratic State Ticket Elected
Early returns from Des Moines indicate a Democratic sweep with Wheeler 199,759 and Boies 207,575 for governor and lieutenant governor Bestow 204,825. Weaver trails Kinne 3,168 in the supreme court race Sabin leads Knoeptiler by 898 for public instruction Campbell loses to Dey by 10,373 for railroad commissioner. Three counties with railroad results missing and a secret bookmen plot cited to explain Sabin’s lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Returning Board
Wheeler
Boies
Westfall
Gibson
van Houten
Bestow
Supreme Court
Weaver
Kinne
Sabin
Knoeptiler
Campbell
Dey
Cleveland congratulates Boies on Iowa victory
Ex-president Grover Cleveland writes from Madison Avenue on November 6 1891 to Governor Horace Boies congratulating him on re election and the state ticket. He expresses hope that Iowa will embrace democracy and urges allegiance to the Democratic party for the people’s advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boies
Cleveland
Madison Avenue
Iowa
Grover Cleveland
Horace, Boles
Alliance Aims for About 150000 Kansas Votes This Year
Officials estimate the alliance could secure roughly 150000 votes in Kansas this year, with figures indicating overall turnout nearing that level as campaigns mobilize across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Kansas
Political resolutions urge Democrats to match Republican efforts
The Fairfield Ledger urges Democrats to begin a year of quiet, steady political work to reduce this year's Republican majority. It argues across Jefferson County and Iowa that single votes matter, and Democrats should mirror Republicans' organized efforts for the 1892 presidential contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Ledger
Jefferson County
Ledger
Evergreen
Iowa
Jefferson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Republicans Face Tough Battle Yet Democrats Still Secure Win
The text suggests Republicans must fight hard while Democrats could lose several races including Towa and Massachusetts yet still elect their candidate. It frames a strong partisan contrast and implied electoral resilience.
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Towa
Massachusetts
Democratic newspapers celebrate election with roosters and praise
Ul. M. Belvel reports a Iowa political mood shift after the election with Democrats buoyant while Republicans appear anxious. He cites Democratic papers littered with rooster imagery and political poems, praising coverage in Manchester and Rock Rapids Review as proof of a broad celebratory wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des MorNgs
Iowa
Navy
Tribune
Manchester Democrat
Jefferson
Jackson
Atlantic Democrat
Alton Democrat
Leon
Cleveland
Boies
Rock Rapids
Democratic Papers
Ul. M. Belvel
Elector College balance shifts with new state votes
The Louisville Courier-Journal argues new states admitted by Republicans do not change overall party standings. With New York and Indiana, Democrats would remain ahead. current state votes show Democrats 230 to Republicans 214, with several states—California Illinois Kansas New Hampshire Rhode Island Wisconsin Montana—listed as potentially doubtful to adjust the count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Indiana
Louisville Courer-Journal
California
Illinois
Kansas
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Montana
Total
Iowa
Massachusetts
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Idaho
Florida
Georgia
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Kentucky
Louisiana
Nebraska
Maryland
Ohio
New Jersey
Oregon
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Dakota
South Carolina
Vermont
Tennessee
Washington
Texas
Virginia
Wyoming
West Virginia
Democratic gains seen in several states amid 1892 race
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a wave of Democratic successes in New York Massachusetts and Iowa with governors elected and state tickets carried while Ohio Republicans rally around McKinley amid warnings the battle is just begun. It cites unified party support and warns Republicans must contest every inch of ground in 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
New York
Massachusetts
Iowa
Ohio
McKinley
Tariff Reform Rally Calls Democrats to United Victory
A Massachusetts oriented appeal urges Democrats to stay united on tariff reform as the path to victory, arguing division would hand the campaign to Republicans. The speaker traces a long struggle from 1876 toward a complete tax system reformation and a nation rallying behind democratic principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Iowa
Texas
Boies Speech at Des Moines Ratification Meeting
Gov Boies addresses the Des Moines ratification gathering on November 9 praising the campaign, defending principles, and condemning the opposing party for responsible acts by the liquor capital and preexisting laws. He warns the need to study causes of victory and preserve power, with a continuation noted on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Boies
Des Moines
Republican Party
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