Democratic National Ticket for President and Vice President
The ticket lists Grover Cleveland of New York for President with A E Stevenson of Illinois for Vice President. It also names district electors including Nathaniel French of Scott County and W W Witmer of Polk County among the slate.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
A. E. Stevenson
Illinois
Nathaniel French
Scott County
W. W. Witmer
Polk County
State officers listed for Cerro Gordo to Lee counties
Secretary of State J H McConlogue Cerro Gordo county Auditor of State S P Van Dyke Benton county Treasurer Charles Kueg nitz Clayton county Attorney General Ezra Willard Cass county Railroad Commissioner W G Kent Lee county candidates named for state offices.
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J. H. McConlogue
Cerro Gordo County
S. P.van Dyke
Benton County
Charles Kuegnitz
Clayton County
Ezra Willard
Cass County
W. G. Kent
Lee County
Representative John J. Seerley Des Moines County
Congressional note identifies Representative John J. Seerley of Des Moines County serving in Congress.
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John J. Seerley
Des Moines County
Judicial Ticket For Judge J C MITCHELL of Lucas County
A judicial ticket endorses Judge J C MITCHELL for the bench in Lucas County. Backers urge continuity in the county court amid ongoing legal oversight and local governance concerns.
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J. C. Mitchell
Lucas County
County Ticket Ballot slate for local offices
Voters are presented with candidates for county offices including Auditor T ER Howlett Clerk Oscar Snook County Attorney R K Ratcliffe Recorder A J Oberg and Member Board of Supervisors E A Howard. The slate outlines nominees to fill each position.
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T. ER. Howlett
Por
Oscar Snook
Rk. F. Ratclifp
A. J. Oberg
Board of Supervisors
E. A. Howard
Election Date Set For Tuesday November 8th
The notice states that Tuesday November 8th is the election date. It notes voting will occur at designated polling places and urges eligible residents to prepare to cast ballots.
Democratic County Ticket Comprised of Capable Men
The county slate presents a group of good men from top to bottom not professional office seekers. They are described as capable and ready to serve the public.
Protected Manufacturer Seeks Tariff Rationale
The speaker argues a tariff fails to raise prices unless the protected manufacturer gains. They question the motive behind protections and contend the measure should raise costs to shield local production. The exchange reflects a dispute over tariff effects and industrial policy.
Governor Boies Delivers Speeches in Missouri and Chicago
Governor Boies spoke in Missouri this week and traveled to Chicago for the dedicatory exercises of the World’s Fair buildings, marking a busy brief campaign tour and official ceremonies.
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Boies
Missouri
Chicago
Supreme Court Affirms Michigan District Elector Law
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday to uphold the Michigan statute that elects presidential electors by districts, confirming the constitutionality of the district method.
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United States Supreme Court
Michigan
Voter Registration Obligation For Fairfield In Late October
Every democratic vote entitled to be cast in Fairfield should be registered Thursday Friday or Saturday of next week October 27 28 or 29 The legal notice giving the place of registration for each ward will be found in another part of this paper
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Fairfield
Democratic unity urged to swing Iowa election
A call to action urges every Democrat to perform full duties through Election Day and mobilize every voter. The appeal argues a united, sustained effort can deliver Iowa to the Democratic ticket by a twenty thousand majority.
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Iowa
Iowa Republicans dodge stance on prohibition question
The passage accuses Iowa Republicans of cowardice on the prohibition issue, noting they avoid clear platform or speaker positions. It claims the party has run from the field on this great question it allegedly brought into Iowa politics.
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Shakespeare
Iowa
Grand Party of Moral Ideas Put to Test
The speaker derides the Republican Party for injecting prohibition into state politics and failing after three campaigns. mocks its moral boasts and questions its stance on its favorite cause, suggesting cowardice and concealment in this campaign.
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Republican Party
Boies Delivers Enthusiastic Mount Pleasant Speech
Governor Boies spoke in Mount Pleasant to about three thousand listeners, delivering a two hour address that drew close attention and evident enthusiasm. He then spoke at Wapello and will address Keosauqua on Wednesday October 26 in the afternoon.
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Gov. Boies
Mount Pleasant
Wapello
Keosauqua
Michigan Republicans Attack Free Trade Doctrine
The Republican county convention at Ann Arbor condemns free trade as defined by the Chicago Democratic platform. They denounce its advocates as office holders, office seekers, or university professors who want to buy books without paying duty. Prof. B. M. Thompson of the law faculty notes Republicans are sour because they see they are losing.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
B. M. Thompson
Law
Educated voters split on tariff issue and library policy
The speaker notes professors appear Republican by name but hold Democratic tariff views. Library book orders incur no fee, but the resolution framing the tariff as a tax pleases Democrats, highlighting political divides over economic policy.
R Howlett Nominated Democrat for County Auditor
R Howlett of Fairfield and Jefferson county is the Democratic nominee for county auditor. A longtime resident and clothing businessman, he has not actively campaigned but seeks support from friends until election night. If elected he would be an admirable official and would not disappoint the voters.
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T. R. Howlett
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Re-nomination of Bo A. Howard for board seat
The country shows satisfaction with Bo A. Howard's re nomination for the board of supervisors. The public favors minority representation and keeping him until the courthouse project is finished. Howard did not seek the nomination but consented after party convention pressure and is expected to attract strong votes.
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Bo A. Howard
Board of Supervisors
Howard
How to Vote in the Election
Instructions explain voting by marking the ballot in a private booth. Voters may vote straight party or select individual candidates by placing crosses on chosen names and leaving non desired tickets blank. Ballots are folded and handed to the election officer.
Lost Courage in Iowa Republican Debates Spark Debate on Prohibition
The Iowa Republican candidates Cummins Remley McFarland and Stone faced criticism for avoiding clear pro prohibition positions during four joint discussions. Critics say the party showed cowardice and failed to state its stance, risking loss of honest supporters who demand courage on local issues.
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Iowa
Cummins
Remley
McFarland
Stone
Gear faces tough position over land forfeiture vote
A local politician connected to John H. Gear is attacked for voting against a land forfeiture bill to pursue a contested election case. The critic cites a February 17 1891 vote, while supporters argue the record concerns a September case. The piece accuses Gear of siding with railroads against public interest, counting on farmer forgiveness.
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John HH. Gear
Congressman Seerley
Seerley
Gear
Mr. Gear
J. W Blythe
Burlington Road
Mrs Lease Urges Harrison Vote Change in Kansas
A New York Times special from Lopeka Kansas dated October 15 reports Mrs Lease, allied with General Weaver, telling Kansans that a Weaver vote equals a Cleveland vote and urging populists to back Harrison electors. Her stance alarms both parties as Republicans reportedly offer her 5000 to campaign for Harrison.
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New York Times
Cleveland
Harrison
People’s Party
Republican National Committee
Lease
New York
Henry Clay on tariffs from Ashlands letter 1843
In a September 13 1843 letter from Ashlands Henry Clay argues against a high tariff again. He recalls the 1828 tariff as discreditable to American legislation and notes U S manufactures have rooted themselves reducing need for protection. He contrasts this with current blanket duties under McKinley era talk.
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Henry Clay
Ashlands
IF. S. Bron
Congress
Sam
H. Clay
Bronson
Clay
Bates Corn Speech Sparks Iowa Rally Debate on Farm Losses
Gov Bates revisits his New York corn speech at Mt Pleasant urging Iowa farmers to weigh the 67 cent per acre loss cited with labor costs. He argues high land prices and factory profits justify a shift to Democratic reforms, urging a party change to support farmers over manufacturers.
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Mt. Pleasant
Gov. Bates
New York
Ile
Iowa
State Commissioner of Labor
Boies
Northwest
Des Moines
Peck
Decorah
OpWn
Sianacre
Iin
Iown
United States
Opinion of the Campaign Winds Favor Democrats Across Nation
The Courier-Journal weighs political currents as campaigns loom. It notes straws from Maine to Arkansas signaling Democratic gains, with New York pivotal and Cleveland supporters optimistic about victory. The piece argues protectionism must fall and predicts Democratic triumphs from coast to coast.
Bargain Prices At Bed Rock Store Ad
Bargain listing offers coffee six pounds for one dollar sugar twenty to twenty two pounds for one dollar. Other goods advertised at bed rock prices. Insurance companies names appear at bottom and loan or real estate transfers offered as cheap as the cheapest.
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Burlington
School and Church Furniture A Speciality
Advertisement notes low rent and no hired help offering both new and old customers benefit for school and church furniture purchases. It presents a simple sales pitch without details on location or contact.
Blaine on Low Tariff and Prosperity Narrative
The text cites James G. Blaine arguing that the 1846 tariff proved beneficial, with free traders praising low duties. It claims rising commerce and Anglo shipments, harmony between manufacturing and agriculture, and farmers receiving good gold coin prices for surplus, aided by rail and coastal trade.
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Blaine
Congress
England
James G. Blaine
World Columbian Exposition Tickets On Sale For Oct Events
Tickets go on sale October 1 through 22 for the World’s Columbian Exposition with round trip fares at one and one third times the regular rate, max $13, from all C B & Q points. Highlights include October 20 civic parade reviewed by President Harrison, October 21 dedication services with Depew, and October 22 Woman’s Building dedication.
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Harrison
S Hall
Depew
Miles
Jackson Park
J. M. Keckon
Div
Pass. Agt
Burlington
Road Carts Selling Fast This Year for Twenty Dollars
Taylor and Son advertise road carts with compressed springs and a neat finish offered at the bargain price of twenty dollars, urging buyers to call before stock runs out.
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Taylor & Son
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