Democratic ticket slate and warnings in county race
The notice lists Democratic candidates for governor Frederick E. White and Supreme Court L. G. Kinne and Superintendent G. F. Reinhart against Silver party and populist challengers. It also names Benjamin A. Plummer for lieutenant governor and 5. B. Crane for railroad commissioner. A Republican warning targets Messrs. Ball and Raines in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin A. Plummer
Justice Supreme Court
L. G. Kinne
G. F. Reinhart
B. Crane
Republican Silence Breaks Note on Dissent
A quote frames intra party tension urging swift action against Republicans who voice ideas. The remark mirrors Dix era orders and signals ongoing pressure within the party to suppress dissenting views.
Jefferson County Republicans Favor Prime Candidates Only
The Jefferson County Republicans dismiss third termers except those highly favored. Recent examples include John Loehr and Soc Crane, illustrating a focus on preferred figures over incumbents seeking extended terms.
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Jefferson County
John Loehr
Soc. Crane
County boxing night leaves GOP bosses brushed aside
Last Saturday's county event showcased robust ring power overwhelming Republican bosses. The showdown highlighted brute strength prevailing over partisan schemes in a clear, decisive display.
Jefferson County Republican Convention Promotes Conformity
The text warns Republicans in Jefferson County that dissent will not be tolerated after last Saturday’s convention. It says only established, ready made candidates will be honored with office, pressuring men with ideas to remain silent.
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Messrs. Ball and Raines
Jefferson County
Colorado Democrats Stand Firm Against Fusion at State Convention
Colorado Democrats rejected fusion with silver Republicans or populists. Their platform endorses free coinage and frames it as the supreme question in every election, local or national.
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Colorado
Dingley Bill Blamed for Europe's Wheat Shortage
A provocative verse claims Europe faces wheat famine due to the Dingley tariff. The chant argues protectionist policy burdens breadstuffs, forcing Europe to import while the speaker cheers the Dingley bill.
Democrats Must Stand Firm Against Coalition With Republicans
The text argues that reform of the currency cannot be won through coalitions with Republicans. It warns that keeping national democratic tickets in the field would aid Republican tariff schemes and urges a solid Democratic front on the old issues.
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Iowa
Kentucky
Sugar costs and the Dingley law impact on prices
The writer argues the Dingley law shifted sugar pricing by raising the weight of sugar given per dollar, noting three pounds added to every dollar spent. They claim similar favored treatment for other necessities, with dollars scarce and buying power reduced, urging readers that store prices reflect policy rather than store blame and linking voting to outcomes.
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Dingley Party
Jefferson county voters rebuke candidates for treasurer
Republicans claim victory after last Saturday's county election. Both Raines and Ball were defeated amid charges they spoke too freely. Ball was accused of expressing greenback and free silver views, while Raines was faulted for loose talk and resisting boss control.
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Jefferson County
Raines
Ball
G. O.p
Fairfield Journal Criticized For Alleged Misstatements
A local editor warns the Fairfield Journal to avoid statements that could damage reputations. He alleges the paper accused a Democrat of being an officer at a Republican convention and urges accuracy to protect readership and subscriptions.
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Fairfield Journal
Journal
Prosperity Not From Foreign Demand Says Senator
A dialogue quotes F Madison Democrat arguing that prosperity stems from living wages at home. The speaker denounces widespread hunger and unemployment in the United States, noting reduced wages and idle workers despite crop failures abroad increasing bread prices.
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Senator Gear
United States
Madison Democrat
Railroads Drive Iowa Politics in Gear's Scheming
In Iowa, Senator John H. Gear uses influence to advance railroad interests. Promised reappointments and maneuvers target Miles and Hepburn, framing the Republican party as run for corporate gain. Critics say Gear and colleagues consistently favor railroad supremacy over public welfare.
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John H. Gear
Iowa
Lewis H. Miles
Hepburn
Eighth
Miles
Gear
Public critique of relentless praise for Mr. Shaw
The Sioux City Tribune argues that constant laudatory reporting of Mr. Shaw's virtues tires the public and ridicules the candidate. It calls for ending the overbearing ads and respecting political privacy, urging restraint in press praise.
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Sioux City
Shaw
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertising Claims
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the world's best selling remedy and a true blood purifier with permanent cures. It touts Hood's Pills as easy to take and to operate, claiming relief from indigestion and headache.
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Hood
Public charges fury as Remley defends free rail passes
The Des Moines Leader exposes Attorney General Remley for accepting free railroad transport and charging five cents per mile to the state. It cites an executive council implicated in clerk payroll theft, payoffs to McFarland, beyond dismissal fears and a $37,418.10 misappropriation, urging accountability and legal action.
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Des Moines
Remley
State Executive Council
McFarland
Boss Tweed
Republican Legislative Committee
Lafe Young
State Binder
Clarkson
Young
Grosvenor
Ohio
Tweed
Vanderbilt
McCarthy
Executive Council
Drake
Herriott
Legislative Committee
A. B. Cummins
Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Indignation Over Hazleton Horror Sparks Court Injustice Debate
The piece rails at the Hazleton killings where most victims were foreigners and condemns court injunctions that curb public assembly. It argues courts misjudge citizens and warns against widening the labor capital breach, urging lawful remedies and peaceful protest. The piece predicts the massacre may shift public opinion on injunctions and spark reform.
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Hazleton
Pennsylvania
Anti Diuretic for Sleep Incontinence Sold in Fairfield
Dr W DieTcH orn announces ANTI DivaRETIC to stop bed wetting in children and adults. Priced at $1.00 and sold by Bradshaw & Thoma druggists in Fairfield Iowa. Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claims instant cure for humans and animals in three minutes, also offered by Bradshaw & Thoma in Fairfield Iowa.
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W. DieTcHorn
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fair Field
Woolford
Fairfield
Lowa
Democratic County Convention Called in Jefferson Iowa
The Jefferson County Democratic meeting in Fairfield invites delegates to a September 25 1897 convention at 11:00 AM to nominate county officers including Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent Surveyor and Board of Supervisors. Delegates are allotted by township and Bryan vote share with local caucuses on September 23 at 7:30 PM.
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J. C. Milliman
Harrison County
Mr. Milliman
Boyer Rr
Magnolia - Morgan
Calhoun
Sete Ee Ewes
Taylor
Clay ” See Jones
Washington
St. John Oe
Mo. Valley
Cincinnati Township
Milliman
Jefferson County
Iowa
Fairfield
Wm. J. Bryan
Democratic County Central Committee
J. FB. Reapy
Monpay
Board of Supervisors
Frank Hurst
R. D. du Bois
J. W. Taylor
University
County
School
Bridge
Soldiers
Courthouse
Congressional critique of silver policy and mining wealth
Congressman R P Bland condemns bimetallism changes and warns of dependence on British gold. He argues for using American silver wealth to supply currency,批 praying for a return to independent money standards. He cites miners, western domains, and Alaska as contrasts to gold under foreign influence.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
John Bull
Arctic
Klondike
Yukon
Alaska
September Crop Report Assesses Iowa Corn Condition
Crop reporters across Iowa note hot and dry conditions through early September lowering yields. The statewide average corn condition is about 74 percent with districts ranging from 70 to 76 percent. by Sept 10 the director estimates no more than 60 percent of normal and potential merchantable yield near twenty bushels per acre totaling about 160 million bushels with substantial immature forage.
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Iowa
Local district millage list shows funding for nine districts
Independent district No. 1 through No. 9 outline millage rates for teachers' funds contingent funds general townships and other specific school funds. Rates range from 1 to 16 10 mills, with multiple districts detailing 8 2-10 to 14-10 mills in various funds and combinations.
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Burr Oak
General Township Fund
General Township
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