State election ticket candidates listed by counties
Secretary of State W H Chamber Lin from Buchanan county Auditor of State Geo B Witters Ida county Treasurer State W L White Wayne county Attorney General C H Mackey Keokuk county Supreme Court judge P B Wolfe Clinton Clerk of Supreme Court E J Sankey Decatur county Supreme Court Reporter Theo W Ivory Mills county Railroad Commissioner Peter A Dey Johnson county Congress First District John J Seekley Des Moines county
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W. H. Chamberlin
Buchanan County
Witters
Ida County
W. L. White
Wayne County
C. H. Mackey
Keokuk County
Supreme Court
P. B. Wolfe
Clinton County
E. J. Sankey
Decatur County
Theo, Wivory
Mills County
Peter A. Dey
Johnson County
Judges Named for Second District Elections
The slate lists FE L Burton of Wapello county, W J Babb of Henry county, and Dillon H Payne of Davis county as candidates for the Second District judgeship.
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FE. L. Burton
Wapello County
W. J. Babb
Henry County
Dillon H. Payne
Davis County
Local Officials Named in County Ticket
The slate lists candidates for county offices including Clerk of the District Court F B Taylor, County Recorder Allen King, Board of Supervisors member William Case, and Coroner T E V Farris.
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Allen King
Board of Supervisors
WM. Case
T. E. V. Farris
Democratic Platform Endorsement from Iowa Governor Era
A historical party statement lauds Governor Bores and Iowa lawmakers for enacting measures like the Australian tmulot bill and pharmacy bill, supports liquor control and railroad policy, praises veterans pensions, denounces Congress leader Reed, and advocates free silver coinage, a low tariff, broad taxation on luxuries, and reciprocity while opposing the McKinley tariff and federal election bills.
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Iowa
Bores
Twenty-Third General Assembly
Union
Congress
Reed
South America
United States
Philosophers of tariffs praised by politicians in 1890s
The Madison Democrat quote collection characterizes Jay Gould and others as philosophers who praise tariffs and price increases. It cites Mc Kinley bill logic that higher costs simply reduce consumption and praises or mocks various political figures for their optimistic economics.
Wilson bill Triggered Liquor Sale Revival In Iowa
The Wilson bill to ban liquor sold in original packages is declared inoperative without state action, leading to reopened original package houses in Iowa. Rumor says Governor Boies may call a special session to curb the traffic, which could otherwise deteriorate into an uncontrollable situation.
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Boies
Western farmer urged to vote against Gear over caucus ties
The speaker argues farmers should oppose John S. Gear, claiming he votes with the caucus and that the Republican caucus serves eastern trusts and monopolies. The statement frames Gear as aligned with powerful interests detracting from western farmer needs.
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John S. Gear
East
Tariff Debate Sparks Protests Over Cost of Living
In a heated exchange critics argue that tariffs raise prices on clothing, fuel, carpets, crockery and other goods while the public bears the added cost. They challenge supporters to label the tariff and provide a clear answer.
Allen King for Recorder: A Past Officer Named Man of Character
Allen King is presented as the Democratic candidate for recorder this year. A long-time county resident, he has been a farmer, teacher, businessman, and served one term as recorder. He is praised as a careful official with prior success and military service, urging voters to support him.
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Allen King
King
Ledger
Republican opposition to Cassel for Supervisor noted
The piece reports broad Republican criticism of Cassel the nominee and praises William Case of Round Prairie township as a strong, widely admired alternative who would serve well on the Board. It urges Republicans unhappy with Cassel to vote for Case, asserting no mistake in that choice.
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Cassel
William Case
Round Prairie Township
The Independent Press and the GOP in Rural Tax Debates
The Ledger critiques partisan editors who favor the Democratic view while supporting Republican farmers. It accuses GOP aligned papers of pressuring farmers to vote straight tickets, urging tax burdens to fund ventures while dodging taxes themselves.
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Ledger
G.o.p
Thre Judicial Ticket Elevates Democratic Slate
The Democratic judicial ticket features Judge E. L. Burton Hon W. T. Babb and Dillon Payne. Burton sits the unexpired term of Judge Stewart by Gov Boies appointment and gains cross party support. Babb, a Henry county lawyer and former soldier, is trustee at Iowa Wesleyan University and the Asylum for the Insane. Payne, a Mt. Pleasant Methodist college graduate and attorney from Davis county, is praised as an excellent candidate. The editorial urges election of the entire ticket.
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E. L. Burton
W. T. Babb
Dillon Payne
Burton
Stewart
Boies
Jefferson County
W. J. Babb
Henry County
Babb
Iowa Wesleyan University
Asylum For the Insane
Jefferson
Davis County
Methodist College
Mt. Pleasant
Payne
Seerley Campaigning for Congress in First District
A contemporary urges voters to elect John J. Seerley to Congress in one week’s election. The piece extols his character and campaign as logical and convincing, targets tariff policy and the McKinley bill, and accuses opponents of sugar tariffs benefiting refineries. It calls for Democrat turnout to secure a large majority.
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John J. Seerley
Congress
First Congressional District
Mr. Seerley
Gear
Seerley
The American political economy of dearness and scarcity
A Kuokuk Gate City column critiques a paradoxical push for higher prices under the banner of protecting American labor. It targets merchants and politicians selling goods cheap or dear and argues that inflated school book prices and broader price hikes harm workers, urging consistency in professed aims. It likewise mocks calls for higher interest and wages while demanding higher prices from others.
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Keokuk Gate City
Rep
Lim
Congress
Gate City
Iowa
Europe
McKinley prices rise as tariff debate spreads across retailers
The piece notes that McKinley prices differ from ordinary prices with increases in imported goods while domestically produced items stay unchanged. It cites retailer warnings of higher costs, examples in hardware and buttons, and notices from merchants about price adjustments and tariff effects on various goods.
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New York Post
Congress
Matthew Quay
McKinley
Pearl Buttons
Cordage Makers Decry Duty Claim as Falsehood
A historic plea to Congress disputes the cordage and binder-twine manufacturers’ testimony on duty impacts. It argues profits have never funded the stated preferred dividend, while noting 14 of 42 firms advertise strong trade prospects despite earlier cautions.
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United States
Senate Committee On Finance
Congress
Free Sugar Debate Meets Northwest Merchants
Burlington Iowa on Oct 15 1890 hosts a correspondence between A H L Kuhlemeler and Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago. The letter seeks clarity on the McKinley tariff's sugar clause and whether refined sugars stay taxed after April. The exchange highlights industry figures and concerns about sugar prices and the so called free sugar measure.
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Burlington Gazette
Kuhlemier
Franklin MacVeagh
Chicago
Messrs
Franklin MacVeagh & Cow
United States
Northwest
MacVeagh
Geear
Lbisa
Sugar Trust
House
Blaine
Frye
West
Burlington
Iowa
Franklin McVeagh & Co
McKinley
Gear
Crear
A. H L. Kuulemeler
Democratic Congressional Committee
Franklin Macveagh & Co
AH. Kuhlenvier
Sugar and the McKinley bill misnomer in opinion
Franklin MacVeagh argues that the term tree sugar misleads on the McKinley tariff. He states refined sugar is protected and duty free raw sugar benefits refiners, while consumers pay through bounties and enforcement costs. He notes exceptions for Dutch standard sugars and forecasts continued refiners’ advantage.
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England
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
Messrs
Willett and Garay
America
Franklin Macveagh
Taylor for County Clerk is a trustworthy choice
The endorsement promotes Mr. Taylor as a capable, well educated and experienced candidate to succeed Mr. Sipple. It lauds his neat handwriting, systematic record keeping, and courteous business conduct, urging voters to elect him for county clerk.
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Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Sipple
Local Town Booms as Builders Rush Ahead
Packwoop reports rapid growth with seven carpenters at work on Coy-Kendal bank building and Houghton’s new business house nearing completion. Christian church dedication planned for next Lord’s day. N S Mitchell starts a 22x50 ft business house this week. Visitors include Wits and Osborns. Ramey Downey launch a livery stable. Local chatter about free trade and old friends.
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Packwoop
Carlisle
Coy- Kendal Bank
Houghton
N. S. Mitchell
Stillwell
Lewiston
Nebraska
Wits
William Osborn
Decatur County
BF. M. Stephenson
Messrs
Ramey & Downey
James Alexander
Jefferson County
C. DD. Chandler
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Democratic
John J Seekley
Des Moines County
F. B. Taylor
Jay Gould
P. M. G. Clarkson
Ile
Hawley
Harrison
T. Madison Democrat
Wckinley
Pearl Sea
Vienna
New York
Newell Bros. Manufacturing Co
Springfield
Mass
McKinnley
Liebenroth, von Auw & Co
Franklin Street
Loorum & Pease
Reade Street
John Forsythe
Broadway
National Cordage Co
Packwood
SurLou
Hutford
U. S. Gov't Report
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