Democratic Ticket Leads Iowa Ballot Page
State candidates listed include Secretary of State Claude R Porter Treasurer Nils Anderson Auditor E H Gillette Attorney General J M Parsons Railway Commissioners A Hanson H E Wills Clerk of Supreme Court Earl R Perkins Supreme Court Judge William A Spurrier Supreme Court Reporter W H Ferren Congressional War Representative D J O Connell Des Moines County Judicial Second District W H C Jaques Henry C Taylor C L Leech T M Stuart Lucas County County Clerk Charles Linder Albert Snyder Recorder Martin Liblin Cedar Township Board Member W C Spalding Fairfield
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Martin Liblin
Cedar Township
W. C. Spalding
Fairfield
Democratic candidate praised as fine stump speaker
The district's Democratic candidate D. J. O’Connell is described as a fine stump speaker. W. C. Spalding declines the Democratic nomination for county board of supervisors citing business duties, regrets his withdrawal, and praises his suitability for the post.
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Congress
D. J. O’'Connell
W.C. Spalding
Board of Supervisors
Spalding
Purity of the Nation Amid War Pride and Politics
A Des Moines News view argues the nation was purified by war and patriotism rose again, but politics now clouds victories. The author urges facing the mirror to see both glory and grime, and asserts the republic is stronger for its fiery baptism.
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Des Moines News
Pell
Republic
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement Boosts Health Claims
Health and vitality are linked to Hood's Sarsaparilla in a promotional note for THE TRIBUNE urging readers to subscribe and try the product for its reputed benefits.
Henry County Republicans Split Over Paper Dispute
Rumors say Ed L. Roth will leave the Journal to launch a new Republican paper. Captain Beckwith accuses the Journal of Manipulation and failing to defend office holders, while Cavinee’s criticism sparks the feud. Beckwith and McClure plan a pro Republican outlet with a $6 000 outfit, Roth as editor.
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Henry County
Ed. L. Roth
Capt. Beckwith
Republican Party
Sol. Cavinee
Beckwith
Cavinee
Democratic
Free Press
Messrs
McClure
Roth
Expansion policy debate in Burlington Gazette editorial
The Burlington Gazette argues expansion is strongest for internal policy by forcing Republicans to choose between Cuba and the Philippines. It says the cost to quell Cuba unrest and hold the Philippines is high, but trade emancipation could benefit the nation if sugar tobacco hemp from Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines enters duty free.
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Burlington Gazette
Republican Party
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Protectionists
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Republications Face Intra Party Strife Across States
A St Louis Republic summary notes widespread GOP factional wars from Colorado to Missouri. It cites riot deaths in Colorado, splits in Wisconsin and Illinois, quarrels in Indiana and New York, revolts led by Wanamaker in Pennsylvania, and unrest in Massachusetts Maryland Ohio and Missouri. The piece argues discord boosts Democratic prospects.
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St. Louis Republic
Colorado
Wisconsin
Twain
Illinois
Tanner
Indiana
New York
John Wanamaker
Boss Quay
Pennsylvania
Doctor Swallow
Massachusetts
Maryland
Ohio
McKisson
Hanna
Missouri
Filley
Ziegenheiners
Harmony
Attack on Dr Clarke Sparks Loyal City Defense
The Washington Democrat launched a harsh attack on Dr J Fred Clarke of this city who was named surgeon in chief of the 49th Iowa with the rank of major. Clarke, educated at Johns Hopkins and in Germany, built a strong local practice in Fairfield and earned praise from returning soldiers for his tireless work and care.
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Clarke
Washington Democrat
J. Fred Clarke
49Th Iawn
The
Democrat
Philadelphia
Johns-Hopkins
Germany
Fairfield
Rock Island Railroad
Cleveland
Jacksonville
2Nd Division
Pablo Beach
Gov. Shaw
H. Egbert
F. W. Powers
Davenport
49Th Iowa
Democratic Gains in Vermont Highlight Republican Decline
Vermont shows a shift as Democrats gain seats in the state officers and legislature. Returns from much of the state indicate a drop of over 3400 in the Republican governor’s majority, with Democrats holding 33 representatives to 11 in the house.
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Vermont
Congress
McKinley
Money to loan on easy terms and low rates
Rand Co. announces loans with simple terms and the lowest rates. RANEY & SIMMONS promote affordable financing and prompt service for borrowers seeking quick approval and favorable repayment options.
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Raney & Simmons
Bryan the Soldier and Republican Attacks trigger in Army debate
A Minneapolis Times column defends William J. Bryan against Republican insinuations he joined the army for political gain. The piece argues Bryan has shown consistent conduct since the war began and condemns a Jacksonville Florida paper for portraying officers as politicized, drinking, and disloyal, calling them an ornamental nuisance.
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Bryan
Third
Nebraska
Minnesota
Eustis
Minneapolis
William J. Bryan
Jacksonville
Florida
Bay Street
Muster Out Demands Amid Camp Merritt Health Fears
Des Moines Leader argues for immediate muster out of the Fifty-first regiment as typhoid spreads at Camp Merritt and San Francisco. It contends volunteers seek home, warns against treating them as professionals and urges preserving the volunteer spirit to sustain future recruitments.
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Camp Merritt
San Francisco
Camp Merrit
Washington
Fifty-first
Fifty-first Regiment
Spring Blood Purifier Advice Promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla
The passage argues that impure blood is common in spring and winter confinement, urging Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a good spring medicine to purify the blood and restore health for the season. It cites diminished perspiration in winter and rich foods as causes.
Hood's Pills and Gen Miles on volunteer excess
Hood's Pills advertised as a family cathartic and liver tonic. Gen Miles reportedly stated that 50 000 more volunteers are in service than needed and outlined plans to weed out married men those unable to endure garrison hardships and those morally improper while recruiting the regular army from the best volunteers.
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Hood
Miles
Eld
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Claude R. Porter
Nils. Anderson
E. H. Gillette
J. M. Parsons
A. Hanson
H. E. Wills
Supreme Court
Earl R. Perkins
WM. A. Spurrier
W. H. Ferren
D. J. O'Connell
Des Moines County
W. H. C. Jaques
Wapello County
Henry C. Taylor
Davis County
Co. C. Leech
T. M. Stuart
Lucas County
Charles Linder
Polk Township
Albert Snyder
Brookville
M. B. Sparks
Batavia
Tribune
Lewis
J.B. Lewis CO
Boston
Mass
J. F. Wilson, Jr
Chicago Times-Herald
Rock Island
Towne
Omaha
Times- Herald
Times-Herald
John P. Morton
Bryan the Soldier
Des Moines
Royal
Eee
Ayer
Mary Miller
Hancock Street
Brooklyn
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