Democratic State Convention Delegates Named for Iowa 1901
The Democratic State Central Committee invites voters in Des Moines and the state to attend the Democratic State Convention on August 21 1901 at 10 a m. in Des Moines to nominate candidates for president governor lieutenant governor supreme court and other offices and to transact other business. Delegates are allocated by county based on Bryan votes and the convention will be chaired by G A Huffman with E Jackson sealing the call.
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Smocrats of
Iowa
Delegal
Des Moines
Pabadine
Deh
W.J. Bryan
Agamis Ose Ceuae Pean
Appanioose
Clarke
Decatur
Swaylei
Democratic Party
AE. Jackson
Democratic County Convention in Fremont Iowa Held at Sidney
Fremont county Democrats call a delegate convention at Sidney court house on Wednesday August 14 1901 at 2 pm to pick 14 county delegates for the Des Moines state convention August 21 1901 and 14 delegates for the senate district convention plus a county central committee chairman and secretary. Each township gains one delegate plus an extra for votes for Bryan in 1900 with township caucuses to elect committeemen and report at the county gathering.
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Fremont County
Iowa
Court House
Sidney
Des Moines
Democratic County Central Committee
W. J. Bryan
Benton No
Prairies
Riverside
Fisher
Riverton
Franklin
Ross
Green
Iscsseeees
Groves
Madison
Walnut
Monroe
Washington
Democratic Party
G. M. Waterman
A. V. Penn
Populist Party Urges Democrats Caucus Alliance
Fremont County Populists announce no state convention and urge members to attend Democratic caucuses and state convention. They cite Democratic platform support for municipal utilities and reforms and note cross-party unity sentiment among local members. W J Yowall chairs with Secretary Bounrr.
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Fremont County
State Central Committee
Democratic State Central Committee
W. J. Yowall
B.C. Bounrr
Democratic Senatorial Convention for Page and Fremont
The Seventh Senatorial district Democrats meet in Shenandoah on Wednesday September 11 1901 at 1 30 p m to nominate a senator and conduct district business. Representation ratio mirrors state convention with Fremont and Page counties listed by commissioners G M Waterman and W G Makinson.
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Page
Fremont
Shenandoah
Fremont County
G. M. Waterman
Fremont Co
W. G. Makinson
Page Co
Trustworthy men and women wanted to travel and advertise
Wanted advertisement for old established house of solid financial standing. Salary $780 yearly plus cash expenses. No canvassing. Send references and self addressed stamped envelope to Manager, 355 Caxton Bldg, Chicago 37. 16 wk period.
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Caxton
Chicago
Estes Named Candidate for Fremont County Superintendent
The announcement names Prof. J. S. Estes of Thurman as a candidate for statewide county schools superintendent, running under the Fremont county Democratic nominating convention approval and subject to its decision.
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J. S. Estes
Thurman
Fremont County
Candidate Declaration for Fremont County Treasurer Nomination
The undersigned announces candidacy for nomination to the office of Treasurer of Fremont County subject to the decision of the Democratic County Convention. A. G. Brower.
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Fremont County
A. G. Brower
Civil Government in the Philippines Critiqued as Military Rule
The Commoner labels the Philippines civil government as a sham created by one man and enforced by bayonets. It argues authority rests on force, not consent, echoing Jefferson on government by common consent and condemning Taft Chaffee transition as hollow civil rule.
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Philippine Islands
Philippines
Gen. Chaffee
Taft
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Porto Rico free trade claim challenged in letter
A St. Louis Republic editorial argues President McKinley violated the U S Constitution by imposing a 15 percent tariff on Porto Rico despite its status since the Treaty of Paris. It accuses the administration of yielding to sugar interests and mocks the proclaimed policy as a betrayal of American rights.
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McKinley
Porto Rico
United States
Paris
New York
Ohio
Sugar Trust
St. Louis Republic
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Republic
Hamilton
Republican Party
Jefferson
Lincoln
England
Mark Hanna
Hamiltons Americanism and McKinleyism Critique
The piece argues Alexander Hamilton promoted English systems and aristocratic rule, contrasting Jeffersonian republican ideals with McKinley era policies. It claims Hamilton would favor a strong presidency, centralization, imperialism, and trusts, warning McKinleyism reveals Hamiltonian aims and urging voters to rebuke the party pursuing them.
Prayer and Rain: A Defense of Natural Law Over Supplication
A formal statement rejects praying for rain as ineffective, arguing weather follows fixed natural laws set by the creator. It asserts prayer should align with what God can answer, praising steadfast labor and personal responsibility over supplication. It invokes myth and scripture to urge gratitude and trust in divine timing.
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Atlantic
Hercules
Clayton Chosen State Center Schools Superintendent
J. E. Clayton of State Center Iowa has been selected by the school board as superintendent of the schools. He is a graduate of Iowa State University and State Normal Schools and an experienced educator. The community vows to support Clayton to maintain and raise the schools' high standard following Prof. J. C. King.
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J. E. Clayton
State Center
Iowa
Prof
Clayton
Iowa State University
State Normal Schools
King
J. C. King
Madison Medicine Co Tea Aids Women Against Proposals
Helps young ladies withstand the shock of sudden proposals, a claim tied to Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co. Priced at 35c, the product is marketed to support calm composure and social responses.
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Madison Medicine Co
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Mauygcliwie
Supreme Court
Public Instruction Railroad
Mocratic
Central
G. A. Huffman
Elegates
Scott Wright
Mgr
R. CH
Lindsey & Co
Hamburg, Iowa
Craig Armstrong
Yours Truly
Stoner & CO
Morley
GC. Stoner & Co
Hamburg
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