Democratic National Ticket Listed for President and Electors
The ticket names Grover Cleveland of New York for President and A. E. Stevenson of Illinois for Vice President. Electors at large include Nathaniel French of Scott County and W. W. Witmer of Polk County. District electors cover twelve districts with named electors and counties across the state.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Nathaniel French
Scott County
W. W. Witmer
Polk County
State official candidates listed by county
Secretary of State J H McCon Sigue of Cerro Gordo county. Auditor of State S P Van Dyke of Lenton county. Treasurer Charles Ruegnitz of Clayton county. Attorney General Czra Willard of Cass county. Railroad Commissioner W G Kent of Lee county.
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J. H. McConsigue
Cerro Gordo County
S. P. van Dyke
Lenton County
Charles Ruegnitz
Clayton County
Czra Willard
Cass County
W. G. Kent
Lee County
Representative in Congress John J Seerley Des Moines County
John J Seerley serves as Representative in Congress for Des Moines County. The listing notes his role and service in the congressional delegation.
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John J. Seerley
Des Moines County
Temescaltin Mine Shuts Down After Friday Collapse
The Temescaltin mine in southern California has ceased operations following a collapse that occurred last Friday. The accident adds pressure to the ongoing republican campaign as officials assess the incident and its political implications.
National League of Republican Clubs Convention At Buffalo
The National League of Republican Clubs met in Buffalo New York last Thursday with thirty three delegates in the forenoon and forty in the afternoon. It was a great occasion.
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National League of Republican Clubs
Atuffalo
N. Y
Blaine Republicans Boycott Polls After Defeat
The Republican loss in Maine and Vermont is blamed on Blaine Republicans failing to vote. Bitter sentiment toward Harrison persists among Blaine supporters who plan little effort to reach the polls on election day.
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Maine
Vermont
Blaine
Harrison
New York Labor Official Charles F. Peck Arrested
Charles F. Peck commissioner of labor statistics is arrested on a charge of destroying public documents. He allegedly burned original manufacturer reports that underpinned a recent published statistic. The case is described as serious.
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Charles F. Peck
New York
Democrats Sweep Southern and New England States
The piece reports Democratic gains in Alabama Arkansas Maine and Vermont with Arkansas still awaiting two counties. Arkansas leads by 24 290 with two counties pending. Vermont shows a Republican loss of 9 262 compared to 1888.
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Alabama
Arkansas
Maine
Vermont
Ex Assemblyman O Conner switches parties to Cleveland
Ex assemblyman James K O Conner of New York resigns from party posts and shifts support to Cleveland. A former anti Platt Republican, he cites party control by Platt as the reason and may be recruited for campaign duties.
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James K. O’conner
New York
Assembly
Oneida
Republican Committee
Cleveland
O'Conner
Platt
Democrats Lacked Unified Governance Throughout War Era
The piece argues that the Democratic party has not held the presidency, Senate, and House simultaneously since the war. It contends that without full control it cannot be blamed for bad laws and urges Democrats to consider this fact before critiquing their performance or ambitions.
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Democratic Party
Senate
House
Joint Debate of Seerley and Gear in Fairfield
Congressmen John J. Seerley and John H. Gear will hold a joint debate in Fairfield on Saturday October 1 at two oclock. If weather is good it will be in the park with seating. if not it moves to the opera house. Seerley opens and closes the discussion urging every Democrat to attend and support his re election.
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John J. Seerley
John H. Gear
Fairfield
Opera House
Jefferson County
Democratic Campaign Gains Momentum in Iowa Speaker Boies Draws Support
Des Moines dispatch reports Governor Boies electrified supporters at Carroll with a forceful tariff defense and optimistic mood spreads among farmers. Judge James Day announces opposition to prohibition from Ottumwa, boosting liberal Republican alignment with the Democratic ticket. Weaver’s third party bid appears weak, with Arkansas and Alabama results cited to warn Iowa voters.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Vermont
Maine
Boies
Carroll
James G. Day
Ottumwa
Judge Day
Prohibition
Supreme Court of
Republican Party
Supreme Court
People’s Party
Weaver
Tariff Debate Pushes Protection Aimed at Labor and Manufacturers
A reprinted circular by Knights of Labor leader UT Powderly argues tariffs primarily shield manufacturers like Carnegie Steel, not workers. It urges labor and farmers to demand true protection by government inspection of protected industries and insists protections benefit labor if properly monitored.
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Senate
UT. V. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Carnegie Steel Company
United States
Democratic Address on 1890 State Election Results
The national committee declares Maine Vermont and Arkansas votes show a mood favoring democracy. It condemns Republican appeals as attempting to influence national politics and states the results give supporters courage and momentum toward upholding the 1890 verdict.
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National Committee
Harrity
United States
Democratic National Committee
Maine
Vermont
Arkansas
Debates for Iowa electors and state offices dated schedule
Joint debates announced in Iowa with W W Witmer and A B Cummins in Washington on September 28. Nathaniel French and Milton Remiley to meet in Ft Madison on October 18. J Al McConlogue and W M McFarland in Keosauqua on September 30. Ezra Willard and John Y Stone in Keokuk on September 26. All meetings at 7 30 pm.
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W. W. Witmer
A. B. Cummins
Washington
Nathaniel French
Milton Remiley
Ft. Madison
J. al. McConlogue
W. M. McFarland
Keosauqua
Ezra Willard
John Y. Stone
Keokuk
Boies Resumes Cornfield Study With Sledge Hammer
Governor Boies restarts field work using a sledge hammer to resume the cornfield study, signaling renewed emphasis on agricultural inquiry and experimental methods.
Judge J G Day backs Democratic ticket in Ottumwa speech
Former Republican chief justice J G Day announces support for the Democratic slate at an Ottumwa gathering on September Ath. His shift from the GOP over prohibition and tariff issues signals a boost for Democrats in Iowa and a blow to Republican hopes ahead of state and national elections. Day’s background includes service in the Fifteenth Iowa Infantry and thirteen years as chief justice.
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Boies
Careroll
Iowa
Des Moines
Judge J. G. Day
Ottumwa
Judge Day
Ile
Tie
York County
J. G. Day
Phillips & Day
Ohio
Richmond Academy
Cincinnati College of Law
Afton
Union County
Sydney
Fremont County
Fifteenth
Iowa Infantry
Shiloh
Isuz
Supreme Court
G.C. Wright
United States Senate
Republican Party
Judge Day Moves Away From Party Ties
He has grown estranged from the party he once served after opposing the prohibitory law and during a period of reduced political activity since its enactment.
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Democrats
Judge Day
Republicans Lose Ground Across Nations in 1890 Elections
The St Louis Republic notes Republican losses in Vermont and Maine echo nationwide trends. It cites Reed’s shrinking vote, fears for Harrison, and argues Democrats must mobilize to maximize turnout, with a hundred percent Democratic participation seen as key to Cleveland’s election.
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St. Louis Republic
Ctarrison
ISS
Vermont
Maine
Reed
Harrison
Isss
America
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Post Office Restaurant Serves Warm Meals and Oysters All Day
The post office restaurant offers warm lunches and fresh oysters served around the clock, catering to workers and visitors seeking hearty, convenient dining options throughout the day.
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Story Co
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Adams Co
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Gov. Boies
OUT For Democracy
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