Democratic State Ticket for 1889 Election
The ticket lists Horace Bores for Governor from Black Hawk county Samuel L. Boston for Lieutenant Governor of Lucas county William F. Brannan for Supreme Court Judge to fill the vacancy from Muscatine county Thomas M. Inisa for Superintendent of Public Instruction from Dubuque county and David Morgan for Railway Commissioner from Poweshiek county. Election set for Tuesday November 5 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Bores
Blackhawk County
Samuel L. Boston
Lucas County
Supreme Court
William F. Brannan
Muscatine County
Thomas M. Inisa
Dubuque County
David Morgan
Poweshiek County
Local Officials List For Fairfield Locust Grove and Walnut Townships
A slate of township and county offices listed includes Representative Charles D Fullen from Fairfield, Auditor W F Shoemaker of Locust Grove, Treasurer L J Browen of Walnut, Sheriff Richard Fisner of Cedar, Superintendent J W Myers of Walnut, Surveyor Charles W Youn of Fairfield, and Board member E A Howard of Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Fullen
Fairfield Township
W. 8. Shoemaker
Locust Grove Township
L. J. Browen
Walnut Township
Richard Fisner
J. W. Myers
Charles W. Youn
E. A. Howard
Larrabee Questions Hutchison on Journal Record
Larrabee says Hutchison’s published copy of the house and senate journals appears correct and the record should reflect the journals as printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larrabee
Hutchison
House
Senate
He is a Democrat speech by President Eliot
Harvard College President Charles W. Eliot explains his reasons for joining the Democratic party in a recent address. The article urges young men to pay attention and consider his view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Harvard College
Ashby Corrected Role in Farmers Alliance Speech
The article clarifies that N L Ashby is not the secretary but the state lecturer of the Farmers Alliance, a more influential position in shaping and conveying the group’s views on the railroad question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.L. Ashby
Iutchison
Farmers’ Alliance
Democrats Call for Full Turnout to Back Horace Boies
The speaker urges every Democrat to form a precinct committee to ensure the full Democratic vote is cast before polls close Tuesday night. He predicts strong Republican support for Boies and emphasizes everyone’s duty to mobilize voters for the Iowa gubernatorial race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Boies
Iowa
Boies Emerges As Possible Governor Candidate
The passage notes a potential election of Mr Boies the Democratic candidate for governor. It cites a poor railroad record for the Republican candidate shown by the Farmers Alliance and says anti monopoly Republicans may vote to defeat him. Outcome uncertain as to whether enough votes will appear to elect Boies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Boies
Farmers’ Alliance
Boies
Democratic county ticket praised by the paper
The article argues that party candidates rise when parties seek skilled men, praising the Jefferson county Democratic slate as one a Democrat can be proud of and urging every Democrat to vote for it in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Fullen Named Democratic Candidate for Iowa Legislature
In Jefferson county Chas D Fullen is chosen as the Democratic nominee for the legislature. Known in Keosauqua and statewide as former secretary of the Democratic central committee, he pledges to advance Jefferson county and Iowa welfare if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Chas
D. Fullen
Fullen
Keosauqua
Democratic Central Committee
Iowa
Bidwell for Walnut Township Treasurer
Local voters hear a plea for L. J. Bidwell to win the Walnut township treasurer post. The speaker urges Republicans to back their neighbor, noting long absence of county offices for party members in Walnut and predicting a 175 vote majority if supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Bidwell
Walnut Township
E. A. Howard for County Board Seeks Local Support
Proponent argues E A Howard should win the county board seat on business grounds. Voters from distant county areas travel long distances to meet board members, which Howard would alleviate by being actively on the ground and readily accessible.
Hutchison and Trusts Controversy Hits The Leader
The Leader accuses Senator Hutchison of opposing the last legislature anti trust bill and failing to publicly deny the charge. The paper prints a senate journal facsimile claiming Hutchison voted against the pools and conspiracies bill before adjournment, and dodged final passage. It questions Hutchison's courage and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader
Senator Hutchison
Hutchison
Hutchson
Senate
Iowa
Senate Concludes On Bill For Punishment Of Pools And Conspiracies
Senator Clark moved to take up senate file 35 a bill to punish pools trusts and conspiracies and set rules of evidence. The senate failed to unanimous consent as 27 yeas 1 not voting 17 absent. The body then adopted a resolution thanking Lt Governor Hull. The senate concurred in house amendments by 34 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Senate
House
Barnett
Barrett
Bayless
Balter
Brower
Converse
Davidson
Dodge
Dooley
Doud
Dungan
Funk
Finn
Garlock
Harsh
Kelly
Knight
Mattoon
McVa
Woolson
John A. T. Hull
Yeas
Bills
Chesebro
Kelley
Kent
Lawrence
McVay
Meservey
Mills
Payneer
Price
Reiniger
Leeds
Sweney
Taylor
Yale
Weber
Weidman
Wolfe
Young
Caldwell
Cassatt
Deal
Gatch
Groneweg
Hanchett
Hutchison
Kegler
McCoy
Parrott
Schmidt
Smith
Ledger correction dismisses Ashby removal claim
The Ledger is shown to have falsely claimed N B Ashby was removed as State Lecturer of the Farmers Alliance. The Tribune reports Ashby as active and lecturing statewide, with no evidence of disloyalty or bought status. The piece urges Democrats to counter misinformation and cites letters from Alliance officers.
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Ashby
Tribune
Alliance
Uputchison
Democratic nominee Myers for superintendent of schools
The Democrats offer a strong candidate this year for superintendent of schools. Mr. Myers, born in Indiana in 1846, moved to Washington county in 1858 and later settled in Walnut township. His career has been in teaching.
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Myers
Indiana
Washington County
Walnut Township
Democratic nominees Myers and Fullen highlighted for education work
A farmer and educator profile praises Myers for supporting county education and urges his election. Chas D Fullen is praised as a fit Democratic representative candidate with training to lead in the legislature and a clean record.
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Chas. D. Fullen
Gazette supports Boies in Lincoln Republican spirit
Governor Larrabee writes praising the Cedar Rapids Gazette as a true blue Abraham Lincoln Republican paper not for sale or to let. He commends the Gazette for defending the people’s interests and expresses desire to converse, signing Wa. Larrabee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Boies
Larrabee
Gazette
Hutchison Struggles in Governor Campaign
The Ledger notes Republican governor candidate Hutchison faces criticism over his legislative record. Editorials claim he aided railroads and favored trusts, citing state lecturer Ashby and a late legislature vote where he opposed prohibiting trusts and then dodged the final tally.
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Hutchison
Ledger
Ashby
State Farmers’ Alliance
Wealth Concentration: US Magnates Hold Vast Shares
A Des Moines Leader summary notes Thomas G. Shearman’s figures show American fortunes dominated by a small elite. It lists owners of more than 20 million and argues 25,000 people own half the nation’s wealth while 250,000 hold most remaining assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Thos. G. Shearman
New York
Mr Shearman
J. J. Astor
Trinity Church
C. Vanderbilt
W. K. Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
Leland Stanford
J. D. Rockefeller
A. Packer
John L. Blair
Charles Crocker
William Astor
W. W. Astor
Russell Sage
A. Stevens
Moses ‘Taylor
Brown X& Ives
Armour
FB. L. Ames
William Rockefeller
Hl. M. Flagler
Vowers & Weightman
P. Geoelet
CP. Hantington
D. O. Mills
A. Scott
J. W. Garrett
DB. Roberts
Charles Pratt
Ross Winans
E. B. Coxe
Claus Spreckles
A. Belmont
R. J. Livingston
Fred Weyerhauser
Mark Flopkins
O. HL. Payne
F. A. Drexel
L. W. Williamson
W. F. Weld
F. W. Vanderbilt
Theo. Havemeyer
H. O. Havemeyer
W. G Warden
W. P. Thompson
Mrs. Schenley
J. B. Hagen
HA. Hutchins
W. Sloane
E. S. Higgins
C. Tower
Thaw
Dr. Hostetter
Wim. Sharon
Peter Denohos
Shearman
Baron Overstone
Earl Dudley
Duke of
Buccleuch
County Superintendency race critiques question female candidate
The Tribune notes Republicans and Democrats show mixed support for a woman contender for county Superintendent. It questions why the party did not nominate a local Jefferson County teacher, suggesting many qualified local candidates exist and raises residence questions about Miss Heald.
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Tribune
Jefferson County
Miss Heald
Fairfield
Honest Shoes from Trusted Manufacturers For Fall
This ad touts fall footwear from honest factories with 11 years of experience. It lists genuine handmade French and American Kip Boots, Nelson and Son shoes for women and children, J. and T. Cousin, Reynolds Bros, and Mews Fine Shoes. Emphasizes accurate representation, good leather, lasting shape, and money savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Nelson & Son
J. & T. Cousin’s
Reynolds Bros. U.T. Kk
Fairfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Supervisors
Howard
Hutchison and Trusts
Journal OF the State
the Ledger
N. B. Ashby
Central University
Pella
State University
R. J. Wilson
J. J. Seerley
Burlington
Congress
Hunt & Howard
North Sidl
South Side
Pairfield
Goodban & Fulton
AGAE
East Side
A.B. Scott & Son
Samuel Zeigler
Messenger & Raney
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