Democratic Ticket Names for State 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 the Supreme Court WM Spurrier for Judge of the Supreme Court W H Ferren for Supreme Court Reporter.
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A. Hanson
H. E. Wills
Supreme Court
Earl R. Perkins
WM. A. Spurrier
Congressional and Judicial Ballot Proposals Listed
In Des Moines county voter material the First District ballots for Representative name D J O Connell. For Second Judicial District judges W H C Jaques of Wapello county Henry Taylor of Davis county and C C Leach T M Stuart of Lucas county. County offices include Clerk of the Courts Charles Linder Polk township Albert Snyder Brookville Recorder Martin Liblin Cedar township and Board member P I Labagh Fairfield County Attorney M B Sparks Batavia.
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Congress
D. J. O'Connell
Des Moines County
W. H. C. Jaques
Wapello County
Henry ©. Taylor
Davis County
Martin Liblin
Cedar Township
P. I. Labagh
Fairfield
Democratic County Ticket Urges Full Party Vote
The statement praises the county ticket as composed of good men and calls for the party to give them its strongest support in every precinct urging Democratic voters to cast the full party vote.
War Clouds Over Britain and France Grow Defiant
The prospects for war between Great Britain and France are more serious than ever. Both sides seem defiant and the French hold the stronger position, though avert may still be possible.
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Great Britain
France
Democrats Hopeful in Eleventh District Race
In the Eleventh district, Democrats aim to win the congressional seat with Garrettson leading the effort while Lot Thomas is viewed as facing a tough challenge to secure victory.
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Congress
Garrettson
Lot Thomas
Congress approves annexation and end to Spain rule in island
The Philippine congress votes seven to eight to annex the island to the United States and declares that Spain will not be permitted to control the island any longer with possible armed resistance if needed.
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Philippine Congress
Spain
American Republic
Carl Schirtz Opposes Roosevelt Over Bellicose Temper
Carl Schirtz declares his opposition to Roosevelt, candidly stating his belief that his bellicose temperament and fantastical notions render him dangerously deficient in the patient prudence needed for peaceful conduct of international relations.
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Carl Schirtz
Roosevelt
Republicans in Four Iowa Districts Report Scattered Confidence
The report claims Republicans are shaken in four Iowa congressional districts the sixth eighth ninth and second in proportion to rising alarm. Sources note they no longer enjoy the easy air of confidence they began with.
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Iowa
Altgeld fires on Tanner in Chicago Times Herald blast
The Chicago Times-Herald quotes a biting Altgeld speech denouncing Gov Tanner of Illinois. The paper says a word duel would be pitiable if not for Tanner’s acts that forfeit public sympathy.
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Altgeld
Tanner
Illinois
The
Chicago Times-Herald
Hood's Sarsaparilla Proves Best Blood Purifier
Miss Lena Nelson of Parkersburg Iowa testifies that after two years with erysipelas her mother found relief after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla She calls it the best blood purifier and credits two bottles with the improvement.
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Hood
Lena Nelson
Parkersburg
Iowa
Hood's Pills and Hood's Sarsaparilla Offer
An advertisement touts Hood's Pills as the only pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla, priced at 25 cents.
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Hood
Endorsement of War by All Parties Despite Criticism
The article notes broad support for the war with Spain with no criticism from Democratic sources aside from commissary department and surgeon general office mismanagement. A commission investigates those charges, while the president and administration face little criticism and public endorsement appears complete.
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Spain
O Connell Greets Democrats in County Tours
Democratic nominee D J O Connell spoke in Cedar township and Germanville last week. Attendance was small in Cedar township due to bad weather, but Germanville drew a large crowd. The speeches drew enthusiasm and boosted O Connell's standing among Democrats. Voter turnout is urged as the election nears.
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D. J. O'Connell
Cedar Township
Germanville
O’connell
Democratic candidate D J O Connell tours Keosauqua region
Keosauqua Democrat notes Democratic congress candidate D J O Connell visited Keosauqua on Tuesday after speaking in Milton on Monday. Weather hindered meetings at several stops though the candidate, about 35, is described as well dressed and a good speaker. He planned further talks in Bonaparte Farmington and Stockport.
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D. J. O’connell
Congress
Keosauqua
Milton
O'Connell
Bonaparte
Farmington
Stockport
Secret Hanna Letter Linked to Banking Bill Debate
At an Indianola meeting last Saturday a Democratic speaker read a secret Hanna letter from the high priest of the Republican party. It stated Republicans support the McCleary banking bill described by Republican Chairman Walker as bad economics. The bill would create one great bank with 10 000 branches and oust independent local banks. Democrats fear GOP control of Congress will pass it, weakening their drive for a Democratic Congress.
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Hanna
Indianola
McCleary
Walker
Committee On Banking
House of Representatives
Congress
One of the Last Chances for Capt Jaques
The Ottumwa Democrat urges Union Army veterans to back Capt. W. H. C. Jaques of Ottumwa for judge of the district. It lauds his brave service, sober judgment, honesty, and legal skill, calling him one of the district’s ablest lawyers and a true Jeffersonian candidate.
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Ottumwn
W. H. C. Jaques
Jaques
Iowa
Impressive Mixup Leaves Trunks at Front Porch
A plain dealer notice quotes a quarrel over misplaced baggage with seven trunks left on the porch and five more to be retrieved after dark sparking neighborly embarrassment and a curt exchange about the delivery man.
Fightin with Pepper and Mustard in Wartime Dossier
In a Harper's Bazar frame the line reads Fightin's hot business as Willie notes regiments face enemy fire and then suffer from their own government's actions. The quoted remark highlights the grim cycle of combat peppering and bureaucratic fallout amid conflict.
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Willie
Harper’s Bazar
Paper Use in England Drives 72000-Ton Postcard Demand
The article states that England consumes 72,000 tons of paper annually to produce the nation’s postcards, highlighting the scale of paper use and the postcard trade.
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England
Money to Loan on Easy Terms and Low Rates
Raney and Simmons advertise available loans with favorable terms and the lowest rates, inviting interested borrowers to contact their office.
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Raney & Simmons
Hill on the War and Democratic Unity in Brooklyn
Former Senator David B Hill spoke to a large Brooklyn Democratic meeting denouncing Republican opposition to Cuban intervention and urging honest government. He defended the war as national, urged focus on postwar settlements with Spain, and criticized Republican leaders for political use of the conflict.
Kellys Fleet Reminiscent in Iowa Politicking
Ottumwa papers recount Major Lacey’s Montezuma speech linking Weaver’s Des Moines alliance to the Kelly fleet. The Ottumwa Democrat notes Republicans aided and cheered the vagabond force opposing Cleveland, while Al Swalm helped supply and fraternize with the group at Mahaska County.
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Montezuma Saturay
Lacey
Weaver
Des Moines
Kelly
White House
Ottumwa
al Swalm
Major Lacey
Iron Bridge
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Grover Cleveland
Fleet
Grover
Friends
Christian Science Sunday School and Services Announcement
Christian Science holds Sunday school at 9 30 A M and church service at 10 30 A M A Bible study meets Thursday at 2 30 P M The room is two doors east of Leggett House upstairs All are invited.
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Leggett House
Judge Ney Answers Questions on Silver and Currency Standards
Judge Ney responds to Mr. Lane with clear positions on coinage silver and currency standards. He refutes unlimited 16 to 1 coinage without safeguards and supports a parity based system using both metals. He poses further questions on bonds banks Walker bill and national currency policy.
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Joe Lane
Congress
Second
West Liberty
Judge Ney
Iowa City
United States
United States and Treasury
Merete
Johns Hopkins President Warns on Imperialist Windfall
The Johns Hopkins University address by President Gilman, introduced by President Patton at Princeton’s 152nd anniversary, cautions against imperial entanglements. He argues Americans must balance expansion with constitutional limits amid 1898 precedents and new foreign policy pressures.
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Princeton University
Patton
Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Congress
United States
Spain
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Liver Health and Ayer's Pills Endorsed in Quarantine Warning
The message warns that a yellow flag signals disease from liver trouble and stresses the liver's key role in health. It urges immediate use of Ayer's Pills for prompt relief and lasting cure, citing a testimonial of recovery from liver weakness.
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Ayer
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Claude R. Porter
Nils. Anderson
E. H. Gillette
J. M. Parsons
W. H. Ferren
Congressional
Cc. C. Leech
T. M. Stuart
Lucas County
Charles Linder
Polk Township
Albert Snyder
Brookville
M. B. Sparks
Batavia
Tribune
Hill
David Bill
David B. Hill
New York State
Syracuse
Brooklyn
N. Y
McKinley
Columbus
Republican Party
Washington
Dr. Depew
Christian Science Services
Town City Press
John Hopkins University
H.R. W. Bentley
Towner, N.D
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