Gubernatorial and statewide ticket listings endorsee candidates
For Governor Horace Botes of Black Hawk county for Lieutenant Governor Samuel L Bestow of Lucas county for Supreme Judge John Cliggitt of Cerro Gordo county for Superintendent Public Instruction J B Knde pfl erf of Allarsakee county for Railroad Commissioner Thomas Bowman of Pottawattamie county.
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Horace Botes
Blackhawk County
Samuel L. Bestow
Lucas County
John Cliggitt
Cerro Gordo County
J.B Kndepfler
Allarsakee County
Thomas Bowman
Pottawattamie County
Senate Obstruction Sparks Public Outcry Over Delay
A columnist condemns the United States Senate for excessive delays in government business. The piece argues that conservatism and courtesy are used as excuses to obstruct, hindering progress and urgent national matters.
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United States Senate
Stackhouse Appointed Internal Revenue Collector at Burlington
W. H L. Stackhouse of Davenport is named collector of internal revenue at Burlington. The appointment is a well paid federal post and highly approved by the party.
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W. H L. Stackhouse
Davenport
Internal Revenue
Burlington
Republican press flags Gy Boles speech impact
The Republican press highlights Gy Boles' masterly presentation of campaign issues as proof of the speech's effectiveness. Citing an old saying, the piece notes that the hurt bird flutters as a vivid metaphor for political vulnerability.
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Gy. Boles
Democratic County Convention Call and Primary Dates
The notice announces township primaries on Saturday September 30 and the county convention at the court house on Saturday October 7. It urges township nominations at primaries and notes county central committee members will be selected then.
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Court House
Gobble Renominated for Senator in Muscatine Louisa District
The re nomination of Hon. John H. Gobble of Muscatine for senator on the democratic ticket in Muscatine and Louisa counties is praised by his friends. Gobble has served as senator and mayor and his renomination is considered highly satisfactory to democrats.
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John H. Gobble
Muscatine
Louisa
Gobble
Wilson bill protects silver dollars under Sherman act repeal
The Sioux City Tribune reports that the Wilson bill repeal of the Sherman silver law preserves the legal tender status of coins previously minted. It states the repeal will not impair the parity of gold and silver dollars and the U S faith and credit will support the ratio established by law.
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Sioux City Tribune
United States
Prohibitionist Bennett Mitchell Named for Governor Seat
L. H. Coffin criticizes the party liquor plank calling it rotten and declines the governor nomination. The executive committee substitutes Bennett Mitchell of Crawford County for Coffin, and Mitchell a Methodist preacher will campaign actively across the state.
Stages of Sherman Act Pressure on U S Finance
The Financial Chronicle outlines how the Sherman law tightened credit in six steps. It damaged European confidence in U S currency, halted fresh capital, prompted foreign capital withdrawal, spread distrust domestically, spurred hoarding of gold and cash, and halted business transactions, freezing commerce.
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the Financial Chronicle
Europe
United States
Contrast in Iowa governor speeches shows Boies as calm and convincing
The article contrasts Democratic Gov Boies and Republican Jackson in their first campaign speeches. Boies is described as courageous, conscientious, carefully weighed, temperate, and convincing throughout. Jackson is labeled as largely a tirade filled with buncombe.
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Iowa
Boies
Jackson
Buncombe
Iowa Voters Face Clear Choice Between Two Men
The passage argues Mr. Jackson’s speech fails to persuade even neutral readers and may alienate his own supporters. It urges Iowans to understand the difference between the two men to decide at the polls.
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Jackson
Iowa
Prohibition Faith Tested By Local Politics In Iowa
A county convention dispute tests Senator James F. Wilson now called father of prohibition as party shifts to local option. The piece argues Gift will accept office despite conscience, condemns license, and urges firm stand against legalized saloons with calls to elect anti liquor leaders and defeat pro license candidates.
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James F. Wilson
Wilson
John H. Gear
Jefferson County
Des Moines County
Congress
Court House
Republican Party
Charles Gift
Fairfield
Gift
the Tribune
Tribune
Fairfield Ledger
Mr. Gift
Commonwealth
Belial
General Assembly
George C. Haddock
Muscatine
Where Does Mr. Watkins Stand on Local Option?
A protest questions Mr. Watkins position on local option, urging a clear pledge on prohibition. It recalls 1881 figure John Williamson who answered as an out and out prohibitionist, and asks Watkins to provide a direct, public statement defining his stance before county voters.
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Watkins
Jefferson County
Des Moines
John Williamson
Prohibition Club
Pleasant Plain
Fairfield, Lowe
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promises Dyspepsia Cure
Advertises Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a tested remedy for dyspepsia that purifies blood and strengthens organs, claiming the stomach regains healthy action after use.
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Ayer
Methodists Stand Firm Against Liquor in Mount Pleasant Confab
The Methodists conference in Mount Pleasant reaffirmed opposition to the liquor traffic and prohibition, signaling consistency beyond party lines. The Tribune commends the church for its courage and honesty, noting morality above politics and urging full publication of the resolutions.
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Methodist Conference
Mount Pleasant
Tribune
Republican Party
Temperance
Ottawa Courier's stance on economic change amid panic
The Ottumwa Courier editorial argues the banking panic is ending and prosperity returning, blaming Democratic leadership for past fears while praising Republican policy. It cites a Bloomfield Democrat critique of partisan panic and accountability in financial crises.
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Ottumwa Courier
Ottumwa Courer
Courier
Democratic Party
Bloomfield Democrat
The Calamity Candidate Speech From Sigourney
The Cedar Rapids Gazette publishes Mr Jack son’s opening speech delivered at Sigourney this afternoon. The speech, secured from the Republican state central committee, condemns calamity rhetoric as harmful and unpatriotic to the state.
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Cedar Rapids
Jackson
Sigourney
Republican State Central Committee
Grand Ola Party
Candidate silent on prohibition stance ahead of vote
The article notes the candidate avoids voicing a clear position on prohibition, claiming the issue is left to legislative districts. It predicts he will likely declare a policy before the campaign ends as voters seek his stance on the matter.
Liberal Republicans face pressure over anti prohibition plank
Corneil Blatts Globe surveys the fallout from the state convention where liberal Republicans struggle to maintain opposition to prohibition. Editor Sam Clark defends the plank while warnings rise that electing Dungan could kill any repeal, with detailed board of supervisors tax levies for 1893 and numerous district funds listed.
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Corneil
L. B. Catlin
Dungan
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