Democratic National Ticket Electors for 1884
The slate lists President Grover Cleveland of New York and Vice President A E Stevenson of Illinois. Electors at large include Nathaniel French of Scott county and W W Witmer of Polk county, plus district electors for eleven districts across Iowa with county associations.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
A. E. Stevenson
Illinois
Nathaniel French
Scott County
W. W. Witmer
Polk County
State officials list for 1908 election slate
Secretary of State J H McConlogue Cerro Gordo. Auditor S P Van Dyke Benton. Treasurer Charles Kueg nitz Clayton. Attorney General Ezra Willard Cass. Railroad Commissioner W G Kent Lee.
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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 in Des Moines County
Brief notice lists John J. Seerley as a representative in Congress from Des Moines County. </s>
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John J. Seerley
Des Moines County
Has Any Fairfield Worker Got Wages Raised by McKinley Bill
A question from the public asks if the McKinley tariff law has increased wages for workers in Fairfield or Jefferson County. The query requests a clear answer.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
Blaine Campaign Letter Sees Blame for Harrison Omission
Blaine issued a campaign letter that mentions no reference to Harrison. Supporters perceive the omission as a strategic hint to followers.
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Blaine
Harrison
Truth for democracy and the white vote in the nation
The St Louis Republic notes that the Democratic party already holds an overwhelming white voter majority and continues gaining new adherents among literate citizens as time goes on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Ret
Clarkson
Democratic Party
Seerley Seen as Upright in Public Stance on Prohibition
The article praises Congressman Seerley for his consistent, outspoken positions on public questions, including prohibition, contrasting him with opponents who pretend to be what they are not.
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Congressman Seerley
Republican Nomination of John H. Gear for Congress
The text attacks John H. Gear as a discredited politician and party hack. It questions why Republicans nominate him again and suggests he would bend his views for a vote, labeling him a general roustabout in the district.
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John H. Gear
Congress
Gear
Arkansas election yields solid Democratic gains last week
The Arkansas vote produced a strong Democratic victory with majorities around 18 000 to 25 000. The state leaned heavily Democratic in the legislature, while several counties swung against the People's Party and Republicans, leaving the state ticket short in six counties.
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Arkansas
People’s Party
Burlington editor salutes Congressmen Seerley despite kinship
The Burlington Saturday Post editor J. W. Murphy, a Republican, praises Congressmen Seerley for his political diligence and commitment to his party and district though their opinions differ. He notes admiration for Seerley’s service and expresses a bittersweet pride in local progress.
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Burlington
Peck's tariff report argued by private manufacturer input
The Manchester Democrat reports Mr. Peck sent inquiries to state manufacturers seeking views on continuing or repealing the McKinley tariff. He claims the compilation treats responses as privileged and notes no labor groups were consulted, only tariff beneficiaries shaping statements for his report.
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The
Manchester Democrat
Peck
Mr. Peck
Officeholders Weigh Harrison Term Renewal Question
The passage notes officeholders appointed by Harrison face questions about desired continuance of his administration for four more years. It suggests New York manufacturers backing the McKinley bill and warns that officeholders may be surprised if they favor reelection of Mr. Larison.
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Harrison
New York
Larrison
A Case Against Tariffs and the Democratic Call
The speaker argues that protective tariffs are a tax on productive industries and consumers. They claim tariff reductions lower prices, citing sugar as an example, and urge voters to support the Democratic ticket for relief rather than the Republican.
Voter vows to review tariff impact after farmer’s detailed books
The signer pledges to vote against the McKinley tariff if a single Iowa farmer can produce three years of detailed farm accounts and show overall benefit from the tariff, to be decided by officials on October 15, 1892. The note is dated Cantril, Iowa, August 31, 1892 and signed W A Jones.
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John J. Seerley
John H. Gear
Rex Vale
W. A. Jones
Cantril
Iowa
Republican Leaders Debate Cheapness and Tariff Policy
A compilation of 19th century quotes from Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, Henry Cabot Lodge, Warner Miller, Grover Cleveland and others arguing tariffs, protectionism, and the political stance against “cheapness.” The remarks contrast views on prices, patriotism, and American industry.
Fifty Shots at Protection The New York World critique
Eugene V. Brewster argues against protectionism, listing about fifty claims that tariff barriers raise prices, reduce wages, harm industry, and shift costs to consumers. He asserts protection benefits few elites while harming workers and overall national prosperity.
Democrats Champion Free Labor Rights Against Republican Policy
The Chicago Herald quotes Democrats asserting that every American citizen has a right to sell their labor to the highest bidder and to be free, condemning Republican policy as coercive and slave-like. Democrats seek equal rights to the fruits of labor and just compensation, while welcoming new industries without sacrificing liberty.
Protest Against Republican Policy on Prices and Quality
They protest vehemently against a republican policy that forces Americans to buy inferior products at high prices from favored classes. They oppose the policy in all forms, asserting liberty and opposing slavery in any guise.
Tariff debate reveals wealth inequality and pity for the poor
In a critique of Jay Gould and tariff policy, a writer argues the rich person lacks sympathy for the poor who must deny necessities. The piece highlights starvation risk, cold, and clothing constraints faced by working families and questions the tariff’s real impact on common people.
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Iris
Jay Gould
A Specialty Offers Low Rent and Self Service
A specialist advertises low rent and no helper staff offering service to both new and existing customers.
Good Looks Tied to Health and Vital Organs
The advertisement argues beauty depends on liver stomach and kidney health. It claims Electric Bitters as a potent tonic acting on these organs to cure pimples blotches and boils and improve complexion. Sold at Geo D Clarke's drug store at a price per bottle.
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Geo. D. Clarke
Railroad excursion tickets on sale August 30 and September 27
The C., Bb. & Q. will sell harvest excursion tickets on August 30 and September 27 at one fair for the round trip good to return within twenty days. Tickets valid to many points in Nebraska Colorado Kansas Wyoming Utah North and South Dakota Oklahoma Texas Indian Territory New Mexico and numerous points in Missouri and Iowa. For information apply to EF Hetlin, agent.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Wyoming
Utah
North
South Dakota
Oklalahoma
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Chicago
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Warner Miller
America
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Fifth Avenue
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