Democratic Ticket List for State Officers and Officials
The slate lists Claude R. Porter for Secretary of State Nils Anderson for Treasurer E H Gillette for Auditor J M Parsons for Attorney General A Hanson for Railway Commissioner Full Term H E Wills for Railway Commissioner Short Term Earl R Perkins for Clerk of Supreme Court William A Spurrier for Judge of Supreme Court W H Ferren for Supreme Court Reporter
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Claude R. Porter
Nils. Anderson
Supreme Court
Earl R. Perkins
WM. A. Spurrier
Congressional and County Judicial Tickets Listed
For Representative in Congress First District D J O Connell of Des Moines county. For Judges Second Judicial District W H C Jaques of Wapello county Henry C Taylor of Davis county. Cc C Leech T M Stuart of Lucas county. For Clerk of the Courts Charles Linder of Polk township Albert Snyder of Brookville. For Recorder Martin Liblin of Cedar township. For Member of the Board W C Spalding of Fairfield.
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Congress
D. J. O'Connell
Des Moines County
W. H. C. Jaques
Wapello County
Henry C. Taylor
Davis County
Cc. C. Leech
T. M. Stuart
Lucas County
Charles Linder
Polk Township
Martin Liblin
Cedar Township
W. C. Spalding
Fairfield
Roosevelt Credit for War Regiments Sparks Debate
The text argues that if Roosevelt, a private citizen, deserves credit for leading a regiment in the recent war, then Bryan likewise deserves credit despite his regiment not seeing service, criticizing Republican newspapers for dwelling on the issue.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Altgeld to Open Democratic Campaign in Iowa
John P. Altgeld will open the Democratic campaign in Iowa with a Des Moines speech on October 12. Other speeches will follow in every congressional district the same day. In this district campaign events begin in Burlington with the likely congressional candidate speaking, then another address in this city on Saturday the 15th.
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John P. Altgeld
Iowa
Des Moines
Burlington
Congress
Daniel J. O'Connell Nominated in District Congress Race
The Keosauqua Democrat notes Daniel J. O'Connell a former Ottumwa Democrat writer who published at Sheldon and edited the Northwestern Catholic in Sioux City. The convention deemed him a gentleman of culture, ability and character and said the nomination was a better choice than expected.
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Keosauqua
Daniel J. O'Connell
Ottumwa
Sheldon
Sioux City
Apathy Among Iowa Voters Shapes Political Fear
A fall in Iowa shows voter apathy at unprecedented levels. Republicans fear the quiet turnout may shift against their expectations, while Democrats are urged to mobilize to capitalize on the low engagement and push their issues forward.
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Iowa
Hospital officers did best under constraints say report
The evidence shows hospital officers generally did their best given circumstances. They claimed requisitions for supplies were made but not obtained. Higher authorities failed to ensure proper equipment and comforts for every patient, an evident shortcoming.
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Relief for Catarrh
A reader testimonial praises Ely's Cream Balm as a specific for catarrh and nasal cold. The product is available in 10 cent and 50 cent sizes via mail order from Ely Brothers in New York, with druggists stocking it. The testimonial notes improved speaking, hearing, and reduced mucous after use.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
J. W. Davidson
Att’y At Law
Monmouth
Defends Dr J Fred Clarke From Criticism
The Fair Field Tribune defends Dr. J Fred Clarke of Ottumwa as surgeon in chief of the 49th Iowa. It portrays him as an accomplished physician, thorough in education, successful in civil practice, refined, scholarly, and a good citizen, contrasting him with surgeons chosen for political reasons.
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Ottumwa
War conduct commission to probe officer’s death allegation
The Sioux City Tribune notes the war conduct inquiry will have ample material, citing Captain Worden’s dying charge of ten days without food in a Tampa carhouse and a naked warehouse confinement. The paper argues accountability rests with responsible parties.
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Sioux City Tribune
Worden
Tampa
Increased Respect for American Name Worldwide After War
A letter dated August 26 from Ham IL King U S consul in Bangkok praises America's standing after the war. It cites Dewey's Manila victory and argues the nation now carries greater weight in the East through its consulates and legations, with officials feeling prouder of the government. The writer thanks God for the nation willing to pay the price of great things in history.
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Hamilton King
United States
Bangkok
Siam
America
Dewey
Manilla
East
Wool Market in Shutdown Amid Seasonal Slump and Tariff Question
New York wool exchange suspends operations as directors cite a depressed market. Allan McNaughton states the ledger is sound with 15 million pounds of wool held in warehouses, and predicts no activity until prices recover and manufacturers buy. The exchange plans to reopen when the outlook improves.
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New York
Wool Exchange
Allan McNaughton
Allan M’naughton
the Exchange
Chicago
Boston
New York Exchange
Ice Cream and Soda On Tap at Post Office Restaurant
The Tribune notes summer drinks including ice cream and soda are now available at the post office restaurant. Readers are invited to subscribe for THE TRIBUNE for more news.
Ill Focus on Boom Town Loans and Political Predictions
The piece argues the New England Loan and Trust failure stemmed from boom town valuations and not sound money. It asserts farm mortgages remain sound in Iowa and central states, while detailing Democratic gains hopes across multiple states and a possible House majority.
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Ottumwa Democrat
W. W. Witmer
Des Moines
New England Loan and Trust Company
Dispatches
Omaha
Kansas City
Sioux City
the Tribune
Loan and Trust Company
Iowa
D. O. Eshbaugh
Tribune
War words and soldiers' voices in press clash
The Davenport Democrat quotes the Cedar Rapids Republican criticizing soldiers who spoke out about wartime care. It argues the time has come to stop coddling "whiners" and to avoid politicizing the war inquiry. It urges restraint by the press and public.
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Davenport
Cedar Rapids
War Inquiry Commission
Outlook for the Next Congress Prompts Republican Fears
Republicans fear loss of the next house as Democratic conventions in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut suggest strong gains in the East. Elections expected to yield Maryland two seats, Pennsylvania four to six, New York similar gains, with possible pickups in New Jersey Connecticut and Massachusetts.
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Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
Alabama
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Texas
West Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Virginia
House of Representatives
Delaware
East
Congress
Tammany Districts
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Solid Republican
General Miles Defends the Soldiers Amid Political Clash
General Miles rebukes Republican attacks blaming soldiers for disease while defending their sacrifice. The piece also covers Theodore Roosevelt's New York governor bid, Platt’s support, and eligibility questions over Roosevelt’s residency and tax status.
Official report cites mismanagement at camp hospital
An in progress official examination discusses Camp Thomas hospital mismanagement. Surgeons warned that untrained leaders caused unnecessary suffering and deaths due to lack of supplies and improper care, with accountability sought for those responsible.
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Sternberg
Camp Thomas
Best Harness for the Money at BuAch & Mour's
BuAch and Mour's on East Side offers a selection of harnesses claimed to be the best value for money. Shoppers are urged to compare prices and features to find the right fit.
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BuAch & Mour’s
East Side
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ends Nervous Nerves Malady
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve tonic. Claims to cleanse blood and aid nervous ailments.
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Hood
Christian Science Sunday Services and Study
Sunday school at 9 30, church service at 10 30, Bible study Thursday at 2 30. Location two doors east of Leggett House, upstairs. All are invited.
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Leggett House
Expansion Split Frays Iowa Democrats Over Expansion
In Iowa the county party backs expansion while the state convention opposes it. M F Healy of Ft Dodge led expansion advocates at the state meeting and then resigned from the Democratic State Central Committee citing time demands and party drift away from his views. Healy, a long time worker, warns he may leave the party.
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Chicago
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Platt
Roosevelt
Washington
Washington, D. C
New York City
N Street
Washington, D.C
Oyster Bay
L. I
Edwin P. Hanna
M. F. Healy
Ft. Dodge
Heally
S. H. Basher
Healy
Dodge
Iowa
Fred Townsend
Democratic State Central Committee
Albia
Lherewith
Democratic State Central
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E. H. Gillette
J.M. Parsons
A. Hanson
H. E. Wills
W. H. Ferren
Congressional
Albert Snyder
Brookville
M. B. Sparks
Batavia
THE
Deer Creek
Papxsr I
Hendrikson
Hood’s
Miles
Republican Party
Gen
Alger
War Department
Mr. Roosevelt
Manship
Lewis
J. B. Lewis
Boston, Mass
J. F. Wilson, Jr
Christian Science Services
Royal
Ayer
J. A. Gray
Trav
Wrought Iron Range Co
St. Louis
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