Democratic Ticket Slate Mentioned for State Offices
The article lists candidates in the Democratic ticket for Governor Frederick E. White Lieutenant Governor Benjamin A. Plummer Justice Supreme Court L. G. Kinne Superintendent G. F. Reinhart Railroad Commissioner S. B. Crane and notes opposition fears, with regional woes referenced and a nod to Republican reactions.
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Benjamin A. Plummer
Justice Supreme Court
L. G. Kinne
G. F. Reinhart
S. B. Crane
Frosted Iowa corn hits twenty percent loss, weather official says
Heavy frost across Iowa leaves about twenty percent of corn crop damaged per Iowa weather and crop authority Jno. R. Sage. Bryan tours Iowa attract large crowds, signaling strong Democratic support, while Republican L. M. Shaw condemns disruption of government for Bryan’s presidency. Teller’s Colorado move angers silver Democrats.
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Jno. R. Sage
The
Iowa Weather and Crop Authority
Iowa
Beteen
W. J. Bryan
United States
L. M. Shaw
England Invaded by Am erican Rails Says UK Editorial
The Sioux City Tribune cites a London Engineering editorial arguing Britain risks losing manufacturing preeminence as American steel rails and machine tools flood the market. It notes Britain depends on U S suppliers for elevators, electric plant, and tramways, and warns of a growing American trade edge driven by price and speed.
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London Engineering
Sioux City Tribune
London and Northwestern Railway Company
United States
Canada Main
R. N. Blackwell
Victoria Street
Germany
Europe
United Stats
Central London Railway
Atlantic
London and Northwestern Railway
England
A United Democracy and Victory in 1900
The piece quotes Hoke Smith of Atlanta foreseeing a united and victorious Democratic Party in 1900. He predicts Democratic wins nationally, including New York mayoral success and a Democratic majority in the next House, while criticizing Republican tariff and race politics. He cites currency reform discontent and shifts in Southern office appointments as aiding Democrats.
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Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Georgia
Cleveland
Smith
Washington
White House
New York
Greater
Tammany
United Democracy
South
McKinley
Kentucky
Maryland
Failure on liquor legislation cited in Ottumwa Democrat
The Ottumwa Democrat blasts the Republican Party for failing to legislate honestly on liquor. It accuses the party of promising liberal laws for Germans, confiscating brewery investments, and enacting a partial mulet license scheme. It says new laws to legalize liquor are deceptive and crowd out honest investment, urging defeat at the polls.
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Republican Party
Germany
Controversy over McKinley negro appointments in the South
Washington reports show widespread anger over federal officers in the South led by a fatal shooting of a black postmaster in Hogansville Georgia The piece suggests a secret society aims to remove black appointees Senator Bacon warns such appointments deepen racial strife Clark Howell notes party dynamics and predicts limited trouble with Athens and Augusta posts amid local protests and acceptance
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Washington
McKinley
South
Hogansville
Georgia
Hoganville
Lyons
Augusta
Bacon
Herald
Republican Party
Clark Howell Wrres
Atlanta
Athens
Blood Purity Promised by Hood's Sar Sap Parilla
An advertisement extols Hood's Sar saparilla as the safeguard for health promising constant wellness through pure blood and continuous cure claims.
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Hood
That silver reserve story at the Bank of England
The Chicago Chronicle reports on the Bank of England considering holding one fifth of its reserve in silver only if the French mint reopens to silver and silver prices are satisfactory. Governor Hugh Smith confirms a letter to Sir Michael Hicks Beach outlining the condition. London critics call the policy a blunder, but the plan would involve about five million dollars in silver, with potential gains if India mint reopens and prices move favorably.
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Chicago Chronicle
London Times
Bank of England
Hugh Smith
Michael Hicks-Beach
London
United States
the Times
Times
France
Europe
England
India
Balm Reaches Reader Quickly In New Hampshire Note
Mrs Franklin Freeman of DoveR New Hampshire reports rapid relief from Ely Bros Balm after initial use for catarrh. She notes a shelf full of cures and plans to discard others as Cream Balm proves superior. Ely Bros advertise full size 50c trial 10c and mail order from New York City.
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Dover
N. H
Ely Bros
Ely
Franklin Freeman
Warren Street
N. Y
City
Democratic County Conven To Nominate County Officials
Jefferson county Iowa holds a Democratic delegate convention in Fairfield on September 25 1897 at eleven A M to nominate candidates for county offices including Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent Surveyor and Board of Supervisors. Delegates are allocated by township votes in support of William J Bryan. Delegates meet September 23 at 7 30 PM to select them.
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Jefferson County
Towa
Fairfield
Wm. J. Bryan
Pedek Dreudecskces
Black Hawk
Ee Ae
Fairfield Township
Round Prairie
Enauty
Democratic County Central Committee
J. F B. Reapy
Bryan Speech Defends Democratic Order Against Violence
In Sedalia Mr. Bryan urges that democracy rests on law not mob action. He cites the party platform opposing injudicious court power and asserts citizens over twenty one can vote to correct abuses. He warns there is no place for anarchy in democracy and upholds peaceful redress.
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St. Louis Republic
Bryan
Sedalia
Jefferson
Jackson
Calumet Baking Powder Promotes Fair Pricing
The pamphlet argues Calumet offers a perfect baking powder at moderate price by not employing expensive government chemists and accepting a fair profit. It claims high priced powders require more than 70 percent more quantity and urges buying Calumet for safety.
Iowa Senators Gear and Allison on silver policy in 1890 letter
The text presents John H. Gear and William B. Allison as Iowa's leading Republicans and quotes Gear's March 19 1890 letter to Judge Smythe praising silver coinage and predicting its price rise. It also summarizes Allison's February 15 1879 Senate remarks on the role of legislation in silver demand, advocating remonetization and the double standard to sustain public credit and debt payments.
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Iowa
W.C. Ball
Wm. B. Allison
John H. Gear
Mr. Bail
P. Henry Smythe
Burlington
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Allison
Senate
Congressional
London
Hamburg
Germany
Europe
Lation Union
Anti Diuretic Stopper for Night Incontinence
Dr. E DetcH oNN claims his ANTI DIURETIC stops incontinence during sleep for children and adults. Priced at $1.00, sold by Bradshaw Thoma druggists in Fairfield Iowa.
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Woolford
Bradshaw & Thoma
Fairfield
Lowa
E. Detchonn
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Teller
Colorado
State Supreme Court
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