Campaign slate listed for state executive posts
The document names Governor candidate UORACE BOIES of Black Hawk County and Lieutenant Governor candidate S. L. BESTOW of Lucas County. It also lists Supreme Court Judge candidate L. G. KINNE of Tama County Superintendent J. B. KNOEPFLER of Allamakee County and Railroad Commissioner Peter A. DEY of Johnson County.
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Uorace Boies
Blackhawk County
S. L. Bestow
Lucas County
Supreme Court
L. G. Kinne
Tama County
J. B. Knoepfler
Allamakee County
Peter A. Dey
Johnson County
Political slate and tariff claims in Iowa commentary
The piece lists local election nominees including Representative Hon D P Stubbs Sheriff J D Bates Treasurer G D McGaw and others with Ada Peehler and T R Fariss as county officials. It notes the November 3 election two weeks away and cites Rex Vale as state senate candidate. It criticizes the McKinley tariff for raising living costs and discusses prohibition, party realignment, and national opinion on the issue.
Jefferson County backs Campbell for state senator
County voters are urged to support Hon Edward Campbell for state senator noting ten years since a local senator. The letter warns redistricting could remove representation for two years and praises Campbell as a pride to Jefferson County and the state.
The Sheriff’s Letter Again in Facsimile
The Fairfield Ledger reprints Sheriff Crane’s disputed letter to Deputy Doner in facsimile as proof of its handwriting and content. The piece argues the letter shows disgraceful conduct by the Jefferson County official and questions Crane’s renomination by the Republican party. It includes a corrected transcription of the letter dated April 27, 18%, from Crane to Deputy Sheriff Alia Iowa, pleading for “swag” from a county incident.
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Crane
Doner
Mr. Craine
Jefferson County
Fairfield Ledger
B.S. Crane
Fairhelp
Iowa
Alia
Prohibition Ticket Nominated at Iowa State Convention
A genuine prohibition party ticket was nominated at a state convention in Des Moines in early June. Nominees include Governor Isaac T. Gibson of Salem, Lieutenant Governor J. G Little of Perry, Superintendent of Public Instruction Mrs. M. H. Dunham of Burlington, Railroad Commissioner C. S. Hart of Coyne, and Supreme Judge D. B. Turney of Bennett.
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Des Moines
Isaac T. Gibson
Salem
J. G Little
Perry
M. H. Dunham
Burlington
C. 8. Hart
Coyne
D. B. Turney
Bennett
Fairfield Pioneer D. P. Stubbs Honored for Civic Work
Old Fairfield resident D. P. Stubbs is praised as a progressive citizen with investments in the town and county. He owns a top stock farm near the square featuring extensive lumber use and annual horse importations. He has supported Parsons College and repeatedly aided local initiatives.
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D. P. Stubbs
Fairfield
Parsons College
Stubbs
Iowa Republicans Face National Platform Shakeup Ahead
The piece argues Iowa Republicans must align with the national party on high license and local option, noting New York already includes it and President Harrison cited the party as leaning toward high license. It warns without change, they risk losing the presidency, and urges Iowa to modify its state platform this fall to match nationwide stance.
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Iowa
New York
Harrison
State Senator Candidate Campbell Described as Strong Choice
The piece urges voters in Jefferson and Van Buren counties to elect Mon Edw Campbell, democratic nominee, highlighting his experience, integrity, public virtue, and leadership. It argues his influence in the Iowa senate would advance local option and high license reform, and that he is a fair, honorable figure even to opponents.
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Jefferson
van Buren
State Senate
Rex Vale
Mon. Edw. Campbell
Campbell
Jefferson County
Senate
Iowa
McMillen Backs Democrats on Prohibition Repeal
Mr Listen McMillen of Oskaloosa a known Republican and prohibitionist supports the Democratic ticket. He argues the state prohibition law has failed and campaigns statewide on the topic Has the Almighty God decreed the Dissolution of the Republican Party. He remains a staunch temperance advocate.
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Listen McMillen
Oskaloosa
McMillen
Mr Stubbs and the Relief of Soldiers Families Debate
The Ledger claimed Mr Stubbs could not vote against the relief bill, but 1864 senate records show six Republicans Burdick Bridges King Wharton Woolson and Young opposed final passage and filed a bitter protest. A Clarkson resolution later denounced their protest as unpatriotic and undignified.
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Senate of 1864
Burdick
Bridges
King
Wharton
Woolson
Young
Clarkson
National Republican Committee
Senate
Senate Journal
Stubbs
Ledger
Ledger critiques D P Stubbs and past endorsements
The Ledger accuses itself of unfairness to Mr. Stubbs noting its earlier praise for his legislative actions. It recalls 1877 Fourth of July in the park with orations by Lion D P Stubbs and Dr J F Magill, praising their patriotic talks. It cites Stubbs's recent strong speech in pate park referencing the Civil War.
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Stubbs
Ubs
Lion
D. P
Captain Watkins on Pensions
The article contrasts Hon. D. P. Stubbs who supported liberal soldier pensions with Capt. S. H. Watkins who reportedly denigrates pensioners calling them government paupers. It claims Watkins refused to assist soldiers in filling pension forms and urges investigation by soldiers himself.
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Captain Watkins
D. P. Stubbs
Iowa Senate
Iowa
Stubbs
S. H. Watkins
Watkins
Local option urged as remedy for prohibition flaws
Harris and Cuddy argue there is no universal law for all localities. They say prohibition can cause secret vice and lawlessness when public sentiment is weak, while in areas with strong sentiment it is beneficial. Local option by towns, counties, states, and wards is proposed as the true solvent.
Soldiers urged to verify Watkins remarks before election
The Tribune urges county soldiers to investigate for themselves Watkins's alleged slurring remarks before ballots. It warns not to rely on party newspapers denial and claims Watkins has repeatedly made such remarks, urging readers to verify with neighbors and form an independent judgment.
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Watkins
the Tribune
Jefferson County Choice for Legislature Between Stubbs and Watkins
Editorial urges Jefferson County to elect Hon. D. P. Stubbs to the Des Moines legislature over Captain Watkins. Stubbs is praised as honest, experienced, and a strong orator who would advance the county, while Watkins is criticized as narrow minded and unprogressive, unlikely to contribute or attend public ceremonies. The piece argues Watkins would hinder county improvements like sidewalks and the courthouse and urges choosing a representative who will push the county into the forward ranks.
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Republican Party
Jefferson County
D. P. Stubbs
Des Moines
Captain Watkins
Stubbs
Watkins
Church and State Clash Over Iowa Prohibition Debate
The editorial argues the Methodist conference at Des Moines overstepped in politics by calling for repealing the prohibitory law. It cites Rev. Lyman Abbott and The Christian Union, contending temperance is a duty of the church but not its political role. The piece endorses licensing with strict law as an alternative.
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Lyman Abbott
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth
Iowa
West
Christian Union
the Methodist Church
Des Moines
Lowa
Sigourney Review
Conference of the Methodist Church
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Campbell, JR
J. D. Bates
G. DD. McGaw
J. M. Gonterman
Miss Ada Peebler
T. ER. V. Fariss
The
Farmers’ and ‘Traders’ Bank
Bonaparte
Chicago Tribune
J. S. Clarkson
Democratic Party
Edw. Campbell
Henry County
Mr. Crane
Tin LepGer
Sheriff Crane
S. Crane
Sheri
Mr. Stubbs
Harris & Cuddy’s Clothing
Gent's
Harris & Cuddy
First Door West National Bank
the Church IN Politics
U. S. Gov't Report
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