Gubernatorial Ballot Candidates Named for Iowa Race
For Governor Horace Boies of Black Hawk county appears on the ticket with Samuel L. Bestow of Lucas for Lieutenant Governor. John Cliggitt of Cerro Gordo seeks Supreme Judge and J Benoepfler of Allamakee for Superintendent Public Instruction. Thomas Bowman of Pottawattamie is listed for Railroad Commissioner.
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Horace Boies
Blachawk County
Samuel L. Bestow
Lucas County
John Cliggitt
Cerro Gordo County
J.benoepfler
Allamakee County
Thomas Bowman
Pottawattamie County
Prohibition Ticket Adds Governor Candidate Bennett Mitchell
Bennett Mitchell, independent republican nominee for governor, has written an acceptance letter and been placed on the regular prohibition ticket, signaling a united stand this fall. The move suggests continued intense campaigning among prohibitionist factions and their allies.
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Bennett Mitchell
Independent Republican Convention
Prohibition
Iowa ministers say they will not partner with the saloon
Iowa gospel ministers reportedly refuse any partnership with saloon interests. The report notes ambiguity over whether a man named Jackson is a client or active partner, but emphasizes ministers do not intend to enter a business partnership with the saloon.
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Sioux City
the Gospel
Iowa
Jackson
Senators Platt Hoar and Lodge End
Senators Platt Hoar and Lodge are credited for advocating a cloture rule to end Senate debate. The minority would gain from a democratic majority benefiting from the rule.
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Platt. Hoar
Lodge
Senate
Businessmen protest Jayson speaking in their towns
Frank Jayson the Republican nominee for governor faces protests as businessmen in several cities oppose his planned speeches. They fear his calamity campaign would worsen economic conditions.
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Frank Jayson
Iowa Republicans Lose Ground Amid Moral Erosion
The piece notes the demoralization of the Iowa Republican Party this year as many former supporters abandon them. It cites widespread disgust and dissatisfaction, with some sections showing large-scale defections.
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Republican
Iowa
Appointment of Jno C Kelly as Internal Revenue Collector
Iowa Democrats celebrate the choice of Jno C Kelly of the Sioux City Tribune as internal revenue collector for the northern district. The president rewards his political activity and notes prior refusal to appoint him postmaster.
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Iowa
Council Bluffs Presbytery Backs Prohibition Strongly
The presbytery of Council Bluffs last week adopted resolutions to enforce temperance laws and oppose licensing alcohol. It declared voting to license is a vote to legalize sin and warned that supporters share in the evils that follow. The Tribune notes the resolutions are as earnest as those from Mt. Pleasant Methodists and as serious as Republican losses hint at.
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Council Bluffs
Mt. Pleasant
Tribune
Republican Party
New York bank reserve climbs amid panic delays
The New York banks hold reserves at 17,609,951 dollars on Saturday, up from a panic low, with a 34 million rise since. Deposits increased by 6.678 million week over week, yet nearly 30 million in clearing house certificates remain unissued. Banks cite senate delay on repeal bill, dampening national business.
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New York
Senate
St. Paul
Prohibition Fight Highlighted by Farmer Coftin Letter
The text reports Farmer Coftin's second epistle to prohibitionists drawing attention while Republican papers withhold circulation. It argues for keeping and enforcing the prohibition law, predicting repeal would require Republican votes and a veto by Mr. Jackson if elected.
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Farmer Coftin
Boies
Jackson
Heston Nominated by Prohibitionists for State Representative
The Jefferson County prohibitionists at a court house convention last Saturday named L. W. Heston of Penn township for state representative. The piece contrasts Heston as sincere and aligned with reform, versus Watkins as insincere and hedging on prohibition and local option. It questions Watkins stance and praises Heston's consistency and leadership within the Republican era.
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Noominer
Jefferson County
Court House
L. W. Heston
Penn Township
Heston
Republican Party
Watkins
Mr. Heston
Mr. Watkins
John Williamson
Lem Heston
Republican Inconsistency in Iowa Politics
The piece discusses Frank Jackson a gubernatorial candidate and his stance on local option and liquor policy in Iowa. It notes his support for local option by counties while opposing the construction of new breweries and his pledge not to reopen Iowa breweries, contrasting with Democratic views on manufacturing liquor locally.
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Yes Moines
Towa
Frank Jackson
Jackson
Republican Party
Iowa
Des Moines
Democratic Party
The Kind of a Man Jackson Is
The Cedar Rapids Gazette questions Frank D. Jackson’s fitness for Iowa’s chief executive linking his tenure as secretary of state to alleged disreputable practices. It notes his wife and brother-in-law received monthly salaries totaling over ten thousand dollars during six years in office.
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Jackson
Cedar Rapids
Frank D. Jackson
Iowa
Iowa Parties Split on Prohibition Debate
The text notes the Democratic Party in Iowa opposes prohibition and seeks like-minded support, while the Republicans are seen as wavering, with neither party fully trusted by anti prohibitionists or prohibitionists alike.
An Interesting Drive Through Lockridge Swedish Settlement
The article retraces a August 17 journey through Lockridge township noting John and Andrew Starr farms, Gustafson and Danielson homesteads, the Swede Methodist church, parsonages, and Cedar Creek area attractions. It highlights orchard richness, neat cottages, and peaceful rural life, ending with reflections on local pioneers and a later political dispute involving attorney Jackson and pension fraud allegations.
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Lockridge Township
John Starr
Liberty Township
Hickenbottom
Fairfield
Gus Smithberg
Smithberg
Robinson Crusoe
Four Corners
John Stephenson
Mr. Stephenson
George Shelly
Boos
Trenton Ford
Eshelman
Andrew Trabert
Charles McGuire
A. Walgren
O. Shillerstrom
Chas. A. Johnson
Sweden
Glendale
Mr. Liblin
Cassell
Governor Boies Receives Wide Praise at World's Fair
Governor Boies is lauded by newspapers for a magnificent address at the World’s Fair. Described as an unblemished, capable leader, he is hailed as the West’s most commanding figure and a citizen with pride in his governance.
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Boies
West
Mr Jackson and Pensions in Campaign Speech
The Dubuque Herald reports a Republican critique of Mr Jackson's remarks on pensions. It claims he previously worked as a pension attorney and was disbarred for overcharging two veterans by about $100, with fees set at $25 per case.
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Andrew M. Ellis
Independence
Iowa
Frank D. Jackson
Elis
Washington
Pension Bureau
Jackson
Bureau
Allison
Dave Henderson
Dubuque
B. F. Wright
Prohibition Republican Party
Board of Supervisors Seeks September Session Proceedings
Board met as adjourned with all members present. Minutes of yesterday read and approved. Claims examined with the auditor and adjourned until tomorrow at 9 oclock. A F Cassel served as chairman with John R McElderry as auditor.
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Sv3
A. F. Cassel
Attest
John R. McElderry
Board orders road realignment and tax actions in Jefferson County
The September 8 meeting approves final hearing on a Liberty township road re location with landowner consent and a 40 foot width. It also orders delinquent personal taxes collected, fees due the county enforced, sheriff salary set at 200 annually, and rules for indigent care and election staffing with numerous appointed judges and clerks for November 7. Minutes note per diem and mileage for board members and adjournment to November 11.
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Liberty Township
Joseph Stever
Fairfield and
Birmingham Road
Jefferson County
Iowa
County Board Minutes Urge Road Care and Pauper Support
The board orders that only necessities of life be supplied to paupers and requires road supervisors to keep county bridges free of mud to protect planks and timbers. Meeting adjourned to Thursday morning September __ at 9 o'clock.
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Board of Supervisors
Mbh
Joan KR. McElderky
A Good Thing to Keep at Hand
A Troy Kansas note from the Chief praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for easing cholera morbus symptoms such as stomach sickness and diarrhea. The author says they always keep it on hand and recommends it to readers. Sold by Bradshaw Thoma druggists.
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Troy
Kansas
Chamberlain
Bradshaw & Thoma
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