Jefferson county Democrats hold delegate convention in Fairfield
Democrats of Jefferson county plan a delegate convention at Fairfield Iowa court house on Saturday September 20 1804 at 11 AM to nominate candidates for Clerk Auditor and Recorder One county supervisor and county attorney to be chosen The representation ratio provides two delegates per township precinct or ward plus one for every twenty five votes over fifteen cast for Horace Boies in 1893 Several townships listed including Walnut Penn Blackhawk Packwood Abingdon Batavia Fairfield and wards One two three four The primaries follow on Saturday September 22 at 7 PM at the usual township or precinct locations under H L Brows chairman
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Jefferson County
Court House
Fairfield
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Horace Boies
Democratic State Committee
Bert C. Benham
Muscatine
John Whitefield
Stuart
Whitefield
Benham
John H. Cole
Keokuk
W. L. Parker
Spencer
Parker
Cole
Supreme Court
T. F. Ward
Primghar
T. R. North
Adel
Ward
Ottumwa
Boies
Texas Democratic Majority Seen at Under Two Hundred Thousand
It is feared that the democratic majority in Texas this year may not exceed 200000.
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Texas
Ex Governor Boies Aids Iowa Democratic Campaign
Former governor leftist Boies plans to help the Iowa Democratic campaign this year a move set to boost party organization and voter outreach across the state.
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Boies
Iowa
Sam Clark Urges Stance on Income Tax Repeal
Republican congressional candidate Sam Clark is pressed on the income tax. He faces questions about whether to support continued taxation or favor repeal, outlining his position in a public statement.
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Sam Clark
Congress
John Sherman Miscast as Majority Leader in Congress
A speech depicts John Sherman speaking as if he led the majority in Congress, though records show he did not hold that position and was not the leader of the minority. The remark highlights misperception of his political stature.
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John Sherman
Congress
Maine Election Returns Hit Quiet Note Amid Manly Yawp
Maine election results register as a mild misfortune beside Joe Manly’s ongoing chorus of loud complaints threatening a drawn out conflict.
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Maine
Joe Manly
Levi P Morton Portrait and Political Outlook
A quirky Washington commentary extols Levi P Morton as a good man who wears a wig and is extremely rich, but asserts he will never become governor of New York.
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Levi,p. Morton
New York
No Sex Bias in Honesty Says Citizen Editorial
The writer argues that women treasurers and cashiers can be just as financially trustworthy as men. They assert honesty and morality have no gender bias and condemn discriminatory assumptions.
Republicans accuse rival governor candidate of forgery conviction
Republicans charge the Nebraska GOP candidate with forgery conviction while a Democrat declines to challenge the claim, deeming it none of their business.
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Nebraska
Senator Manderson Declines Reelection bid
Nebraska senator Manderson says he will not run for another term indicating a non Republican successor is expected.
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Manderson
Nebraska
Public Life and the Breckenridge Question
A columnist notes that many may be worse than Colonel Breckenridge, but he argues Breckenridge is uniquely exposed. The piece reflects on public accountability and the impact of being found out on a leader’s reputation.
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Colonel Breckenridge
Mississippi Republican Populist Combine Sparks Alarm
The republican populist combine in Mississippi signals a remarkable state of blindness among observers who know the outcomes of similar combines in Alabama and Arkansas.
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Mississippi
Alabama
Arkansas
Depew Shifts Topic From NY Politics to European Mineral Springs
Chauncey Depew, upon arrival, dismissed New York political discourse and pivoted to discussing European mineral springs, signaling a shift in focus away from local affairs.
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Chauncey Depew
New York
Republican newspapers fear protection fraud revival
A critical remark asserts that Republican papers expect the public to back the party despite past protection fraud. The speaker contends the electorate will reject the party and its plans to regain power.
Ohio Congressman Grosvenor Touted For European Trip
The text notes Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio being persuaded to visit Europe during a political campaign for party benefit and suggests Tom Reed might cover expenses for another such trip.
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Congressman Grosvenor
Ohio
Europe
Tom Reed
Sugar planters belt in Louisiana risk minimal political loss
Comment suggests little fear from sugar planters in Louisiana’s belt as the party may lose at most one congressman, possibly none, and urges letting the erring brothers go.
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Louisiana
Erring Brothers
Li Hung Chang Faces Loss of Yellow Jacket Over Japan Wins
The article notes that Li Hung Chang has had his yellow jacket stripped by the Chinese emperor due to defeats. It expresses concern that continued Japanese victories may cost him his yellow skin.
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Li Hung Chang
China
Taxpayers face extra half mill levy for state purposes
The 1894 tax bill includes an additional half mill levy for state purposes. The increase is attributed to actions of the last Republican legislature and is presented as a partisan result of that party.
Mabry Withdraws From Ticket Over Dem Charges
J C Mabry a republican candidate for judge in this district wrote on the 18th to withdraw from the ticket alleging he was hounded by democrats. The article states the charges against him and his claimed resignation.
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J. C. Mabry
Noted Politician Withdraws Amid Grave Claims
The remarks described as grave and well substantiated suggest strong internal pressures. Had he not stepped down voluntarily, it is likely his party would have compelled him to withdraw later, according to the discussion.
Debs Urges Workers to Think Independently in Address
In a recent speech Debs warned against reliance on labor leaders and urged workers to think for themselves. He suggested some leaders have grown rich, urging direct worker judgment rather than proxy thinking.
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Debs
Democrats Fight Hard as Elections Approach
The Democrats mobilize nationwide as Republicans brace for a tough midterm. Analysts say Republicans cannot gain full control this cycle due to high stakes and strong Democratic organization.
Democrats Endorse Tax Law as Five-Year Trial
The last democratic congress enacted an income tax requiring wealthy Americans to pay a fair share of government revenues. The measure is a trial law that will lapse in five years if not reenacted. Republicans are expected to repeal it, strengthening the case for Democrats to support their party.
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Congress
Iowa
Sugar planters split from Democrats urged to depart
Des Moines Leader notes sugar plant ers of Louisiana appear set to leave the Democratic party. It argues those seeking special privileges or class legislation were never true Democrats and urges the separation to continue swiftly to suit good Democrats.
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Des Moines
Louisiana
Democratic Party
Protectionism Critique in Democratic Party Debate
The speaker decries protectionist measures favoring sugar and wool growers in Louisiana and Ohio. They argue consumers bear the tax burden and that most people benefit from sugar and wool, while Iowa corn growers do not seek protection.
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Democratic Party
Louisiana
Ohio
Iowa
Boyish Games to Real War Recall in Birmingham Speech
Sam M. Clark’s opening campaign remarks in Birmingham reflect on childhood battles that hardened into Civil War service. He recalls boys who later charged at Donelson and fell at Shiloh and Prairie Grove, noting Capt. Duckworth among those he watched depart.
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Donelson
Shiloh
Prairie Grove
Sam M. Clark
Birmingham
Clark
Capt. Duckworth
Fort Madison
Populists Name Two Dem Candidates to State Ticket
The populists place J. J. Shea for supreme court reporter and John Cliggett for supreme judge on the state ticket to fill vacancies. The combined dem and populist vote for supreme judge last year was 13,698 less than the Republican total of 209,069. Democratic 171,230, Populist 24,141, plus 7,579 Prohibition votes. Shea, formerly of this county and Des Moines township, is now law partner of J. M. Galvin in Council Bluffs.
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J. J. Shea
Supreme Court Reporter
John Cliggett
Supreme Judge
Shea
Des Moines Township
J. M. Galvin
Council Bluffs
Wealthy Chicago Cites Tax Hit From New Income Levy
The Chicago Post canvassed rich Chicagoans and finds about 29 are multi millionaires 41 are two millionaires and 1387 are one millionaires. The 30000 affected will pay 2 000 000 to the government annually. It argues repeal by Republicans within five years.
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The
Chicago Post
Uncle Sam
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Textile industry revival spurs mills across the nation
A survey of textile firms reports multiple mills resuming or expanding operations. Providence Worsted Mills in Rhode Island runs at full capacity, Niantic mill reopens to produce yarns, and Wickford’s Gregory Woolen Mill operates full time with rising orders. New plants planned or under construction include several mills in North Carolina, Georgia, New Hampshire, and other states, alongside loom additions, dye houses, and hosiery and knitting facilities.
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Textile World
Providence Worsted Mills
Providence
Niantic
R.1
Gregory Woolen
Wickford
Stonewall Cotton Mills Company
Stonewall
Mass
Ruddy Thread Company
Worcester
Bliss, Taft & Co
Norwich
Nemadji Woolen Mills
Superior
Wis
Riverside Woolen Company
Lebanon
N. H
Modena Cotton Mills
Gastonia
N. C
Hurst & Rogers
Philadelphia
Tifton
Hartwell Woolen
Old Town
Lowell, Mass
Tremont
Suffolk
Duffie Mills
Fall River
Rhodes Brothers
Aston Mill
Edgemount Company
Omaha
Neb
Edgemount
Linden Manufacturing Company
Davidson
Tocoa
Sank Center
Minn
J. A. du Bois
M. A. Scheldrup
C. M. Sprague
Nonotuck Sil Company
Hartford
East Lyon
R. I
Alfred Burdick
George Lawton
Pineville
Stephen A. Jenks
Pawtucket
Rli
Globe Mills
Clarke & Co
Augusta
R.I
Albert Burdick
Wellford
D.C
Melrose Cotton Mills
Raleigh
Odell Manufacturing Company
N.C
Hertzler & Danies
Meterstown
J.W. Wagley
Hannibal
Barnesville
Reading
Womelshorf
Nazareth Manufacturing Company
Nazareth
Globe Knitting Mills
Norristown
Kilburn Knitting Machine Company
Martinsburg
W. Va
Forsyth Dyeing Company
New Haven
Conn
Kelly & Elser
Wakefield Street
Germantown
Roxford Knitting Company
Philadelpha
Towanda
Taylor
Arch Street
James A. Parr
Amsterdam
N. Y
A. Boyle
Carlisle Restores Confidence in Government Finances
A historic assessment credits Secretary of the Treasury with stabilizing a bankrupt treasury. The record details transfers, bond payments, debt statement revisions, and policy effects under Harrison and the McKinley act, noting bond purchases, deficits, and capital flight.
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Harrison
Treasury
Congress
Democratic reform principles urged by Mt Pleasant Free Press
The Mt Pleasant Free Press appeals to sincere reformers stressing common human rights as the core of national policy. It warns against distorting meanings of words and insists popular cries cannot replace established political parties in guiding public welfare.
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Mt. Pleasant
Democratic Party as a Means to Reform and Progress
The piece argues that democracy embodies the people's will and urges radicals to push the Democratic Party to live up to its name. It calls for education of first principles, persistent party reform, and faithful adherence to democratic ideals to achieve lasting societal benefit.
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People's Party
Democratic Party
Party of the People
Prohibition Amendment Push Faces Iowa Voter Test
The Muscatine and Sioux City papers report a Republican backed joint resolution to amend Iowa's constitution to ban all manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. The piece argues the proposed amendment will shape state policy and party loyalty, urging voters to consider the liquor issue in the upcoming election.
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Sioux City
Lowa
State of
General Assembly
Low
Frank D. Jackson
Des Moines
J. H. Funk
Martin
Iowa
Republican Party
Republican Party of
Town
Jordan Elevator Offers Grain and Baled Hay Goods
At Jordan Elevator Geo. W. White operates grain, Leeds, baled hay and straw across offerings.
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Jordan
Geo. W. White
Leeds
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