Democratic State Ticket Names and Local Lineup
The slate lists Governor Fred E. White of Webster as head, with M. L. Bevis of Mount Ayr for lieutenant governor, A. Van Wagenen of Sioux City for the Supreme Court, W. H. Calhoun of Marshalltown as railway commissioner, and P. B. Holst of Boone for superintendent of public instruction.
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Fred E. White
Webster
M. L. Bevis
Mount Ayr
Supreme Court
A. van Wagenen
Sioux City
P. B. Holst
Boone
COUNTY TICKET LISTING FOR LOCAL OFFICES
The ticket lists candidates for county offices including Representative John C. Ruggles Treasurer E R Norvell Sheriff Fry Copeland Board member F P Mowery County Superintendent F W Cook Surveyor P I Labagh and Coroner Dr W H Conner.
Swedish voters rebuke party machine in county race
The Ledger’s harsh stance sparks Republican protest at the polls. Bengston faces strong opposition from Swedish residents who deem him unrepresentative, contrasting with the seasoned Cassel and with Democrat John C. Riggels of Polk township.
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Bengston
Andrew Cassel
Mr. Bengston
John C. Riggels
Polk Township
Unfavorable GOP Nominations Spark County Campaign
The Jefferson county Republicans face strong opposition to several nominees including sheriff and legislature candidates amid machine influence claims. Northern residents oppose the board nominee on personal grounds, signaling a heated election start as the band plays and the elephant marches.
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Jefferson County
Wholesome Dressing Down Aims to Purify Party
In Van Buren Henry and Jefferson counties Republicans rally against party bosses who dictate primaries and conventions. Voters claim independence and readiness to teach the bosses a lesson at the polls, following prior county successes in curbing machine influence.
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van Buren County
Henry County
Kopp
State Senate
Jefferson County
Swamp-Root Promises Kidney and Bladder Relief
Advertises Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles for both women and men. Claims quick relief and offers sample bottle by mail plus a pamphlet from Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton NY.
Democratic Party Returns to Unity and New Issues
The Tribune lauds the Democratic Party’s move from the gold standard dispute toward unity. It cites Iowa’s platform, inviting reformers, and a Chicago party committee push for consolidation ahead of 1900, with ex-Gov. Stone urging broad membership and harmony.
Third Term Favoritism Spars Over in County Republicans
The article laments machine bosses who grant third terms to favored officials while denying worthy candidates. It argues the bias fuels resentment and notes voters’ quiet scrutiny as election results approach and ballots are counted late.
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Republican Party
Boies Urges Democratic Unity and Sacred Parity Pledge
Ex governor Horace Boies writes that the Democratic party must unite and accept a pledge to maintain parity of the metals, warns against silver monometallism, and calls on the party press to heal rifts as war, tariffs, and trusts shape the 1900 campaign. He argues the key issue is free coinage versus parity. He condemns the Philippine War stance as a Republican policy and urges clear platforms ahead of elections.
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Waterloo
The
New York Journal
Democratic Party
Congress of
A Soldier's Letter From His Cousin to Miss Susie Carrigan
An interesting letter from a soldier to his cousin Susie Carrigan outlines daily life, hopes, and modest news from the front. It preserves personal tone while conveying distant wartime experiences and family affection.
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Susie Carrigan
Letter from a Kansas volunteer describes Manila siege and voyage
A Kansas Volunteer writes from Manila in 1899 recounting the voyage from San Francisco, a Pacific crossing, and the February night battle at Caloocan. He details trench warfare, casualties, hospital care, and his view of the war as unjust yet his duty-bound stance. He notes rain, a Venice-like Manila, and his near death from a sharpshooter.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Honolulu
China Sea
Manila Bay
Dewey
Caloocan
Uncle Sam
Oregon
Ve Loma Church
Malolas
Newton
Iowa
States
Venice
Prancis J. Breen
Co. L
20Th Kansas Volunteers
Imperialism and trusts in current American politics
The piece argues with Lentz over imperialism as the pressing issue of today while noting the trust question also dominates public debate. It highlights opposition to McKinley’s imperial policy, calls for a party stand for the people, and recalls Glasgow Iowa’s Civil War reception for the 30th Iowa Infantry, 1862 to 1865.
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Indianapolis
The
Sentinel
Lentz
Ohio
New York
Democratic Party
McKinley
Republican Party
Mark Hanna
Glaggow
Scotland
Glasgow
30Th Iowa Infantry
Co.g
Co. G
Strong
Kirkpatrick
Workman
Walters
Hopkirk
Hendricks
Wertz
Bankhead
Bradley
Billingsley
Campbell
Carter
Edwards
Wm. Howard
James Howard
Heaton
Hugulet
Hammond
Berry Johnson
Kimball
Lunchbaugh
Litton
McDonald
McCullough
Parker
Summers
Vlearch
Twentythree
A Soldiers' Reunion 30th at Glasgow
An unusually readable account covers the 30th soldiers’ reunion held in Glasgow. Details highlight attendees, organizing bodies, and the event’s program.
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Glasgow
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W. H. Calhoun
Marshalltown
John C. Ruggles
E. R. Norvell
Fry Copeland
F. P. Mowery
F. W. Cook
P. I. Labagh
W. H. Conner
Tribune
Old
Fred White
National Democratic Committee
Chicago
National Committee of the
Stone
Missouri
National Committee
the Tribune
Altgeld-Tillman
Jim Weaver
Boies
Horace Boies
Monnett
Royal Baking Powder CO
Uiram Heaton
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