State ticket candidates listed for president to elect
For President William J. Bryan of Nebraska. For Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois. Secretary of State 8 B Crane Polk County. Treasurer H L Williams O Brien County. Judge of Supreme Court J W Freeland Wayne County. Railroad Commissioner J E Anderson Winnebago County. Electors Joseph Eiboeck Polk County H Mackey Keokuk County.
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B. Crane
Polk County
Supreme Court
J. W. Freeland
Wayne County
J. E. Anderson
Winnebago County
Electors Listed for Districts One through Eleven
The article lists district electors for Iowa districts One to Eleven with names and counties including Miller Dubuque Kelsey Jackson Elwanger Dubuque Carter Winneshiek Rebok Tama Williams Mahaska Loomis Polk Maring Appanoose Shea Pottawattamie Anderson Carroll Stowe Dickinson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. KR. Miller
Washington
F. D. Kelsey
Jackson
John Elwanger
Dubuque
M. J. Carter
Winneshiek
H. M. Rebok
Tama
J. C. Williams
Mahaska
C. C. Loomis
Polk
W. B. Maring
Appanoose
J. J. Shea
Pottawattamie
L. T. Anderson
Carroll
W. W. Stowe
Dickinson
Looks Bright in the East on Bryan Electoral Victory
Representative Bradley predicts New York and New Jersey will award Bryan their electoral votes this fall. He argues Bryan’s image as a radical helped him four years ago, while McKinley’s departure from traditional policies scares capital, making Bryan favored in major urban centers.
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New York
New Jersey
Bryan
Thos. J. Bradley
New York City
Washington
Brydn
Mr. Bryan
McKinley
Conservator Calls Out New Jersey Trend in Elections
The speaker notes that New Jersey typically aligns with New York in presidential years, predicting a favorable outcome for the conservator of ancient established institutions and urging attention to the state's voting pattern this time.
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New Jersey
New York
Bryan and imperialism in the Philippine debate
The Chicago Chronicle critiques Colonel Denby and Republican imperialism over the Manila treaty. It argues Mr. Bryan did not approve subjugation measures and cites a Pawtucket letter asserting British influence over McKinley policy, urging voters to oppose the administration’s imperial course.
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Denby
Mr. Bryan
Spain
Indianapolis
Congress
Bryan
Senate
Philippines
Chicago Chronicle
Hugh J. Carroll
Pawtucket
R. I
John F. Finerty
Chicago Citizen
Philippine Islands
Finerty
East
Republican Party
Washington
Hay
Guam
Cuba
Porto Rico
McKinley
Lincoln
Sumner
Blain
Garfield
Canton
Unnecessary Tax Claim On Spanish War Finances
A 1900 treasury note to Chairman Richardson argues war costs through June 30 total 395 million dollars with 210 million collected under the war revenue act. It states a Spanish war loan of about 200 million and gold reserves exceeding 4.38 billion, claiming regular revenues would have funded Cuba and the Philippines without the tax. It cites 104 million tax receipts from Jan 1 to July 1, 1900, while 430 million in gold was hoarded.
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Richardson
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
Spain
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Treasury
United States
Treasury Department
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarete
Patent remedy advertisement promising relief from constipation. Claims a cure with a money back guarantee if it fails. Mentions candy like Cathartic and a 250 price reference.
The Flag at Pekin Debate by Bryan
W J Bryan argues that keeping the flag hoisted over Pekin means occupying China and implies imperial overreach. He contrasts withdrawing from the Philippines with maintaining a flag over foreign lands, urging the rise of a Philippine republic rather than an empire.
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Pekin
Manila
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Philippine Republic
Republic
W. J. Bryan
Ragtime Prosperity and the Deteriorating Dinner Pail
The piece argues that the full dinner pail is failing workers, with coal regions in Pennsylvania facing mine shutdowns and rising coal prices. It notes northern industries such as woolen mills in New England operating on rag time, half a day three days weekly, signaling widespread hunger and economic strain.
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Mark Hanna
Pennsylvania
New England
Mark Hanna Faces Political Fallout Over Perpetual Administration Claim
The Ohio boss spoke in Asbury Park suggesting McKinley’s administration would be perpetual. He struggles to retract the remark, which supporters and opponents see as revealing Hanna’s imperial aims and desire to extend his own influence within the party.
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Mark Hanna
Housevelt
Asbury Park
Ohio
McKinley
Mark
Hanna
Rock Island Wall Map Offered for Fifteen Cents Postage
The Rock Island Wall Map of the United States is described as the best for public school use. It is large and designed for teachers and offices. It will be mailed postpaid for fifteen cents in stamps or coin. Address John Sebastian, G.P.A., Chicago, Ill. Subscribe for The Tribune.
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John Sebastian
G.P.A
Chicago
Ill
O'Connell Meeting Drive Aims Park County Voters Support
Readers at Pleas ant Plain and Packwood urged to attend O'Connell meetings next Friday and Saturday evenings. Citizens were asked to tell neighbors and bring their ladies to hear the candidate for Jefferson county voters at the next election.
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Pleasant Plain
Packwood
O’connell
Jefferson County
O Connell Delivers Labor Day Speech in Keokuk
Democratic candidate D J O Connell spoke at Keokuk last Monday delivering a labor day oration. Thousands heard the eloquent young orator and left pleased with the Democratic pick for Congress.
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D. J. O'Connell
Congress
Keokuk
O'connell
Democrats Rally Behind McKinley Campaign Tactics
The piece argues Democrats should boost Hanna to stump for McKinley while criticizing Republican enthusiasm for empire expansion. It links labor unrest in Chicago, armor contracts, and Indiana polls favoring Bryan and Stevenson, noting distrust of Boss Hanna, Otis on the stump, and a New York Democratic HQ branch as eastward strategy.
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Hanna
McKinley
Gen. Otis
Indiana
Bryan
Stevenson
Hoss Hanna
Dudley
First Congressional District Vote Framing in 1900s
The race centers on whether voters choose a fearless rights advocate or a proxy for corporations and financial combines. O Connell is described as the former and Hedge as the latter, with the ballot serving as the final answer.
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O’connell
Hedge
McKinley China policy critique and party fealty note
The piece argues McKinley missed a right move by withdrawing American troops from China after Pe kin danger. It criticizes party defections by Denby and notes Iowa backing for McKinley, while Maine spellbinders fail to rally Republicans. It condemns betrayal of confidence and warns against imperial partnerships in China.
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Mr. McKinley
China
Pekin
England Is For McKinley Says Cablegram
A cablegram asserts England supports McKinley. the piece notes Col. Bryan speaks to plain people and his messages gain traction as voters think.
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Col. Bryan
An Interesting Letter from Norman Lichty Mfg Co
A customer testimonial from G H Wright of Boston praising Krauses Headache Capsules. He says the medicine relieved his long standing headaches instantly and that he now never is without it. The ad notes Bradshaw and Thomas druggists distribute the product.
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Norman Lichty
Civil Service Exam Planned For Clerk And Carrier Posts
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a September 26 1900 examination in this city for clerk and carrier posts in the post office service. The test covers practical general intelligence and adaptability to post office work. Clerk age minimum 18, carrier ages 21 to 40. Open to all U S citizens meeting requirements. Applications and details available from the undersigned with a deadline to file locally by September 8.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Post Office Service
United States
Tribune clubbing list offers subscriptions to papers
The Tribune advertises combined subscriptions with Fairfield Tribune Homestead and other papers including St. Louis Semi-Weekly Republic Des Moines Weekly Sage Bee and Cincinnati Enquirer. Renewal and new subscriptions to The Tribune offer savings and bundle options.
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Tribune
Fairfield Tribune
Homestead
St. Louis
Republic
Des Moines
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Sparks National Recall
The nation buys nearly 5,000,000 boxes in 1899, up from 4,000,000 in 1897, with Cascarets praised as honest natural liver aid that purifies blood and freshens breath. The ad urges even hesitant readers to try the pleasant tablets.
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People of
America
No To Bac touted as easy tobacco quit aid
An advertisement claims No To Bac helps men quit tobacco easily and forever, promising strength and vigor. It notes a $1 price, druggists, a guaranteed cure, and offers a free booklet and sample from Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
S. S.S
Aci
Distressing Stomach Disease Cured by Neryine Tonic
A sensational claim for a South American Neryine Tonic promises permanent relief from stomach weakness and indigestion. The advertisement touts immediate benefit and universal cure, urging invalids to try the remedy sold by Bradshaw & Thoma, druggists in Fairfield, IA.
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Bradshaw
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Des Moines County
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