Democratic Conventions Rally Behind Bryan and Platform
The Polk county Democratic convention backs Bryan and the Kansas City platform, with a majority of Iowa Democrats likely to follow. Some Democratic papers boast of a crop failure as a chance for Democratic success, while providence rains to shield crops from loss and preserve Republican rule. Kennan’s tirade against Russians sparked by magazine pieces prompts his expulsion as an abusive guest from Russia.
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Bryan
Kansas City
Towa
Providence
Kennan
Russia
Anti Cummins Delegates Rally Despite Democratic Push
Matt Gaasch allied with the B C R N and C M St P railways attempted to push Benton county for Cumming. Republicans objecting to Democratic control elected anti Cummins delegates from nearly all precincts, rebuking the plan.
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Matt Gaasch
Benton County
Cumming
Cedar Rapids to Taxable Hospitality for Republican Convention
Cedar Rapids plans extreme hospitality for the republican state convention next week as visitors stay in local homes. City officials pledge lodging for all applicants while addressing reports from Dubuque of National Guard misconduct and street disturbances. The navy announces a commission, chaired by Admiral Dewey, to investigate Admiral Schley disputed history and to issue findings based on official reports and witness testimony.
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Dubuque
National Guard
Schley
Secretary of the Navy
Dewey
Cummins Candidates Split on First Ballot Nomination Hopes
The article notes Cummins backers claim enough votes for the first ballot but others foresee a shortfall of more than one hundred. Second or third ballots may yield gains, while some observers doubt Cummins can overcome potential losses after commitments. Handsome Albert’s supporters claim 600 to 700 votes. true support likely lies between extremes.
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Cosen
Floyd
Grundy
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Clinton
Keokuk
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Tama
Emmet
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Des Moines
Nashville
West
Fraternal life insurance warned as risky for young men
An insurance examiner warns fraternal orders risk collapse as funds rely on new members while rising death claims loom. He cites Modern Woodmen of America and others, urging members to favor solid life policies over fragile fraternal plans, and to pay up early for lasting protection.
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Insurance Examiner
Iowa
Woodmen of America
Consul Northcott
St. Paul
Royal Arcanum
Independent
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Woodmen of the World
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Marshalltown Soldiers Home and the Canteen Debate
Col. C. C. Horton of the Marshalltown Soldiers' Home opposes a canteen, arguing removal curbs crime and scandal while allowing veterans to drink off site. He notes about 60 percent drink here but go to town. removing temptation reduces excess drinking among veterans.
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C. C. Horton
Marshalltown
Iowa
Horton
Fayette County Backing Propels Trewin Nomination Bid
Senator Trewin carried Fayette county last Tuesday with a large vote margin and names the delegation to push his nomination. Ex-Governor Larrabee chairs the delegation, while Cummins Tom Way and several workers in Fayette county contributed significant effort.
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Cummins
Tom Way
Lafe Young Denounces Fake Dispatch Published in Capital
Lafe Young credits his signature on a San Francisco dispatch interview with Major Conger as fake and unauthorized. He says the piece was written in the Capital office while he was away and describes the journalism as dirty and a disgrace to the Capital and its staff.
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Daily Capital
Special Dispatch
San Francisco
Capital
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Cummins Backers Clash Over Loyalties
The Des Moines Leader and Des Moines Capital editors trade barbs as Cummins supporters quarrel. The Leader hints at wavering Capital allegiance while the Capital editor answers with a spaced column defending his loyalty.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Capital
Rain Prayer Prompted by Local Pastors
Editor Monger of the Anamoss Journal sought counsel from local pastors about praying for rain. They all agreed it would help. He acted on their advice, and rain fell two days after receiving their replies.
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Monger
Anamoss Journal
Des Moines Estimate of Delegates Shows Cummins Near Nomination
The State Register tabulates district totals for delegates to the convention. Cummins leads with 439 instructed and 218 uninstructed votes, Herriott 128, Harriman 141, Trewin 148, Conger 30, while 347 are uninstructed against Cummins. With 1 440 selected and 201 remaining, Cummins allies claim Webster 22 Worth 10 Fayette 21 Johnson 16 Crawford half share six. Opponents dispute key counties and university votes, arguing Cummins cannot secure many remaining counties. If he gains 54 of the 200 left he would enter the convention with 711 delegates to 930 for others, a 221 majority against him.
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Crawford
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Wapello
Buchanan
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Mitchell
University
Monroe
Convention seating plan outlined for Cedar Rapids event
The Cedar Rapids big Auditorium will seat 1641 delegates with 100 spectator chairs on the first floor and 2500 spectator seats overall. Delegations receive seating preference and the chairman gains an aisle seat. A large ladies committee room, a prominent guest platform, and a press area behind the chairman are arranged with dedicated press headquarters and telegraph facilities.
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Om A
Cedar Rapids
Better to Be than to Seem
An ethical reflection from the Council Bluffs Nonpariel urges prioritizing genuine comfort and self respect over appearances. It argues inner feelings of cleanliness and tidiness matter more than how one looks, advocating practical modesty and personal dignity.
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Council Bluffs
Edgewood Journal marks twelve years with celebration
The Edgewood Journal celebrates a dozen years, while Mississippi valley spiritualists hold their Clinton camp meeting. Local items note stock increases, robberies, deaths, and community notices across Iowa towns including Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Manchester, and Spencer.
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Mississippi Valley
Clinton
Hopkinton Telephone Company
Buttoned Up People From Rev McIntyre Lecture
Rev Robin McIntyre emphasizes marriage as a solemn duty of self denial and responsibility, hinting that true happiness comes from home life. He argues bachelors neglect the regiment’s calling and that domestic harmony arises when hearts are opened and love is shared.
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Robin McIntyre
John
Chicago
Atar
Man and Woman Roles and Regret Highlight Cedar Rapids Convention
A speaker reflects on gender, mortality, and memory from a parsonage to the speaker's life, noting how men honor wives with lavish funerals while failing to share in life’s daily love. He laments lost parental affection and the enduring human likeness to God. The Cedar Rapids Republican state convention offers a discounted round trip fare.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids
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