District electors list with assigned counties
First Rh Miller Washington. Second F D Kelsey Jackson. Third John Elwanger Dubuque. Fourth M J Carter Winneshiek. Fifth H M Rebok Tama. Sixth J C Williams Mahaska. Seventh C Loomis Polk. Eighth W B Maring Appanoose. Ninth J J Shea Pottawattamie. Tenth L T Anderson Carroll. Eleventh W W Stowe Dickinson.
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A. Rh. Miller
Washington
F. D. Kelsey
Jackson
John Elwanger
Dubuque
M. J. Carter
Winneshiek
H. M. Rebok
Tama
J.C. Williams
Mahaska
C. Loomis
Polk
W. B. Maring
Appanoose
J. J. Shea
Pottawattamie
L. T
Prosperity and the Work Ingmen
The piece argues Republican orators fail to discuss imperialism or trusts and expose the Administration’s currency errors. It notes Carl Schurz on Congress and warns of a coming campaign focusing on prosperity to secure McKinley’s re election while denouncing vague rhetoric and the gold standard debate.
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Carl Schurz
Bryan
McKinley
Prosperity promises deemphasized by Hannaites attack
The piece argues that working people and dependents will not be satisfied by glossy claims of prosperity. It condemns Republican fiscal policy and prophesies continued wage hardship, labor subjugation, and elite favoritism, urging disclosure of government documents to verify claims and condemning alleged manipulation. It cites McKinley and Froude as examples of misquotation and suppression of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Republican Congress
Claas
Spain
Alaska
England
D. R. Johnson
Blackshear
S.S.S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
McKinley Accused of Suppressing Public Documents
The letter accuses President McKinley of hiding official instructions to the Paris peace commissioners from 1897 and 1898, arguing that as trustee he should release such foreign correspondence after the Spanish treaty. It claims the president used excerpts for political gain and kept sensitive papers private.
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United States
Froude
Evening Post
New York City
McKinley
Peace Commission
Chicago Chronicle
Paris
Spain
Senate
Brandywine Remembrance Calls Nation to Choose Republic Over Empire
A Brandywine commemoration led by Grand Army of the Republic members marks the 123rd anniversary of the battle and warns Americans that November’s vote will decide whether the United States remains a republic or shifts toward empire. The piece laments imperial temptations and urges unity to preserve self rule and freedom for all.
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Brandywine
Grand Army of the Republic
Little Republic
1776
Stail
Republic
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
A vintage advertises Cascarets with a claim to cure constipation, promising candy cathartic relief. The copy notes a money back refund if CCC fails, targeting druggists as distributors.
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C.C.C
McKinley Letter Prompts Pause on War Taxes and Imperialism
A Chicago Record critique magazine notes McKinley’s acceptance letter omits clear tax relief, defends Philippine policy, and hints at imperialism as a campaign issue. It mocks Hanna's fund-raising, contrasts Roosevelt’s Detroit reception, and foresees a Democratic House after the election.
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M’kinley
Congress
Chicago Record
Roosevelt
Detroit
Russell A. Alger
Roosevelt’s Peculiar Ties Raise Debate Over Image
A letter to The Chicago Chronicle criticizes Theodore Roosevelt for bold campaign theatrics and partisan rancor. The writer contrasts Roosevelt with Buffalo Bill and Cleon, arguing the colonel combines bravado with statesmanship and mocks his imperial swagger.
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Chicago Chronicle
Theodore Roosevelt
Cuba
Montana
Buffalo Bill
Bill
Santiago
Cleon
Jay
President's Acceptance Letter Misreads Philippine Loyalties
The piece mocks the president's claim that Filipinos favor the United States, calling it absurd and insincere. It argues many Americans and observers dispute the stance, noting that even with 60,000 soldiers the majority resisted. It critiques the Aguinaldo era and accuses the president of pressuring the Senate to ratify the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philippines
Tagals
Luzon
Aguinaldo
Senate
An Interesting Letter From Des Moines Manufacturers
Norman Lichty Mfy Co reports a customer in Boston praising Krauses Headache Capsules. The letter says the product cured years of headaches and provides instantaneous relief. Bradshaw Thoma druggists sell the capsules.
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Norman Lichty
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Minatter
Bryan and Stevenson
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Adlai E. Stephenson
Illinois
B. Crane
Polk County
J. M. Gibson
Delaware County
H. L. Williams
O'Brien County
T. G. Harper
Des Moines County
Supreme Court
J. W. Freeland
Wayne County
J. E. Anderson
Winnebago County
Joseph Eiboeck
C. H. Mackey
Keokuk County
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D. J. Oconnell
Risk & Hufstedler
Mr. McKinley
Joe” Wheeler
Boss Hanna
Col. Bryan
Gage
Ben Harrison
International Board of Arbitration
Teddy
Senator Foraker
Li Hung Chang
China
Galveston
New York
Kaiser
Meas
Sesciente
King Remedy Co
Chicago
Montreal
New
MR. Roosevelt
H. Borden
Saumsville
Ee Ort
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