Local Political Ballot Slates Named for State Offices
Govenor Horace Boles of Blackhawk county and Samuel L Bestow of Lucas county run with John Cliggitt of Cerro Gordo for Supreme Judge J B Knoepfler of Allamakee for Superintendent of Public Instruction and Thomas Bowman of Pottawattamie for Railroad Commissioner.
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Govenor
Horace Boles
Blackhawk County
Samuel L. Bestow
Lucas County
John Cliggitt
Cerro Gordo County
J.B. Knoepfler
Allamakee County
Thomas Bowman
Pottawattamie County
Democratic County Ticket Favored In Campaign Push
The piece notes strong support for the democratic county ticket with two weeks until the election. Gov. Boies receives ovations on speaking tours as crowds greet him, while critics lampoon him as Frank Dennis Jackson. The Iowa City Press comments on the rationing of the reform platform and the Australian ballot law undergoes a second trial this fall.
Democratic nominee Stubbs not a repeat seeker for office
The Burlington Hawkeye disputes a claim that C. E. Stubbs has run for office before, noting he has never before been a candidate. The piece defends Stubbs against supposed party vote failures and questions the fairness of coverage in other papers.
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Burlington
Farmers Alliance Holds Iowa Convention in Des Moines
The Iowa Farmers' Alliance state convention met in Des Moines with over a hundred local groups represented. President Sanders presided as resolutions on silver were defeated and a broader plan backed a stable currency mix of gold, silver and greenbacks aligned with the Democratic platform.
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the Tribune
Iowa Farmers’ Alliance
Des Moines
Sanders
Farmers Alliance
Judge Hubbard Voices Alarm Over Nominee
Judge N M Hubbard, a veteran Republican from central Iowa, criticizes Frank Jackson's nomination amid Gov Boies reentry and a recent exposure, saying he will not help to fasten such a reflection on his party tradition.
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N. M. Hubbard
Iowa
Frank Jackson
Gov. Boies
Iona
Bright Named Democratic Candidate for County Treasurer
The article extols N. S. Bright a Jefferson county lifelong citizen and fit for the treasurer post. It urges immediate united effort across the county to secure his election, warning that time is short and action is required now.
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N. S. Bright
Jefferson County
C E Stubbs Seeks Legislature Seat For Jefferson County
The article portrays C E Stubbs as an active young Democratic candidate for the legislature. It claims he would represent Jefferson County effectively at Des Moines and supports his stance against present prohibition laws.
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C. E. Stubbs
Jefferson County
Des Moines
Wm. Brown Highlighted as Popular Polk Sheriff Candidate
Wm. Brown, the Democratic candidate for sheriff, ranks as a popular figure in Polk township. His election to township offices on the Democratic ticket occurred despite a large Republican majority. He is noted for special fitness for sheriff and would be a strong official.
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Wm. Brown
Polk Township
Mr. Brown
Crane
Editor Bahne Defends Vote For Boies In Rock Rapids
J. H. Bahne editor of the Rock Rapids Reporter says he will not vote for a man who admits in letters to being a thief though he claims he never has done so and never will. He promises to greet Gov Boies in Rock Rapids and vote Republican while hoping for a 50 000 majority.
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J. H. Bahne
Rock Rapids
Boies
Pension dispute cited in 1881 interior secretary note
A Burlington Hawk Eye remark questions Democratic fault finding about Frank Jackson and the pension department’s past satisfaction with his explanation fifteen years earlier. Samuel J. Wirkwood, Secretary of the Interior, stated on Nov. 10, 1881 that the disbarment action was justified and should not be set aside.
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Frank Jackson
Pension Department
Burlington Hawk Eye
Samuel J. Wirkwood
Secretary of the Interior
Contempt for Self Cited by Governor Candidate
Republican candidate Frank D. Jackson writes he cannot defend his past actions and condemns himself for the letters he wrote. He appeals to Colonel and Yuator Allison to reinstate him or face the verdict.
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Allison
Frank D. Jackson
Governor Boies presses for clear position in Iowa race
The piece reports Gov Boies challenging opponent Jackson to answer on prohibition and tariff issues during Iowa campaign events at Sigourney Davenport and Jefferson. Boies defends candor, states he would repeal the Sherman purchasing clause, and supports a revenue tariff with balanced gold and silver coinage. Ex Senator J J Russell presided and praised the campaign emphasis on clear stances.
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Boies
Jackson
Sigourney
Davenport
Jefferson
Green County
Dodger
Mr. Jackson
United States
Congress
Democratic Party
Dama
United States Senate
Lowa
Sam
Iowa
J.J. Russell
Arkansas
Road to heaven joke and prohibition crack in platform
A quip contrasts a traveler’s long journey to heaven with Arkansas as the pit stop, then shifts to criticize the Republican Party for years of Prohibition missteps and a vague platform plank.
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Heaven
Arkansas
Jefferson county nominees clash over county superintendent race
The Jefferson county republican convention re-nominated a woman for county superintendent for a third term while the democrats nominated a woman opponent. The Fairfiled Ledger criticizes the report as erroneous, noting prior democratic nominations of women for the post in 1887, 1863, and the current candidate Miss Anna Mahon.
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Jefferson County
Ledger
The
Clara Fiedler
S. N. Hopkins
Ada Peebler
Anna Mahon
Mr. Ledger
Populist Movement Seen As Republican-Influenced
The county populist movement is marked by Republican involvement in Birmingham speeches, convention leadership, and financiering. Analysts note most convention nominees are former Democrats and speakers come from the deep south, suggesting aims to siphon Republican votes.
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Weaver
Birmingham
Democratic Populists Support Prohibition and Suffrage Stances
Former Democrats turned populists back proposals including state and national control of prohibition with profits eliminated and equal political rights for all adult citizens regardless of sex. They claim Democrats oppose both issues while populists endorse them in Iowa.
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Democratic Party
Lowa
Judge Babb as a Jurist in Ottumwa Sun
Judge Babb faced a severe trial of patience and legal skill while presiding over recent criminal cases. The long days of careful investigation and complex questions tested his endurance as life and death stakes weighed on his courtroom duties.
Judge Babb Honored For Uniform Temper In Service
The tribute praises Judge Babb for his consistent good temper and fair decisions. It commends his dignified conduct and asserts he possesses the qualities for further distinction in the legal profession.
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Judge Babb
Editorial attacks on Jackson by Muscatine Journal editor
John Mahin of the Muscatine Journal criticizes Frank D. Jackson a pension attorney for alleged extortion and deceit. The piece argues readers should judge the case themselves, presenting all facts without urging a verdict and noting Jackson’s claimed admissions.
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John Mahin
The
Muscatine Journal
Jackson
the Jornal
Frank D. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Where Is He At The Prohibition Stand Question
The article criticizes Capt. Watkins for avoiding a clear stance on prohibition. It argues his platform is vague and misleads voters, undermining trust in his position. It notes regional splits on licensing versus stricter prohibition and calls for unequivocal public declaration.
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Watkins
Jackson Faces Pension Scandal In Plainspoken Speech
In Independence Oct. lot Frank Jackson discusses pension charges, admitting truth to a supposed honest mistake. He accuses critics of dishonesty, claims zeal for a union soldier led to errors, and argues his actions aimed at aiding a veteran while critics allege blackmail and self service.
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Independence Oct. Lot
Frank Jackson
Jackson
Ellis
Pension Department
Col. Henderson
Serape
Democrat Henry Vollmer to Speak at Columbian Hall
Davenport figure Henry Vollmer will address the public for the democratic cause at Columbian Hall on Thursday evening October 19. He is described as a fine speaker and is expected to draw a large audience.
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Henry Vollmer
Davenport
Columbian Hall
Republican Platform Change Provokes Prohibition Debate
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports a change in the Republican platform text from the word the localities to other localities. The alteration, sourced to the state central committee, shifts interpretation toward local option license arguments and alarms prohibitionist supporters. TheDes Moines Register and other papers echoed the wording, stirring concern about constitutional implications in Iowa.
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Marshalltown Times- Republican
Des Moines Register
Capital, Leader
Tines- Republican
State Central Committee
Republican State Central Committee
Candor
Iowa
Secretary of State Faces Protest Over Ballot Naming
A Republican secretary of state plans to omit Bennett Mitchell from the official ballot, prompting protest from B. B. Wright and the Republican Citizens' Prohibition State Committee. The letter argues nominations are valid if in apparent compliance and seeks a formal written objection process and court review if needed.
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Bennett Mitchell
B. B. Wright
Republican Citizens’ Prohibition
Wright
Lews of the Twenty-fourth General Assembly
Nct
Secretary of State
Lam
Bellevue
Wingie
Republican Citizens’ Prohibition State Committee
Mr. Mitchell
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C. EL Stubbs
Fairfield
N.S. Bright
J.J. Parsons
Cedar Township
Geo. Tuller
Locust Grove Township
J. W. Myers
Walnut Township
Frank Dennis Jackson
Frank
the News
Dyersville
Dubuque County
Senator Voorhies
River County
Interior Counties
Iowa City Press
Dubuque
Grand Army
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Prohibition
U.S
Tribune
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