Political endorsements and moves in Iowa party scene
The Scott county Republicans endorse Hon. Chas. M. Waterman for supreme court judge while Iowa race chatter centers on governor nominees. Capt. Hull withdraws from the gubernatorial race. J. B. Murphy seeks a free silver paper in Sioux City. People's party calls a Des Moines delegate convention for August 19 with a full state ticket likely. Uncle Horace Boies backs White. Minnie Murray urged to boost the Democratic ticket. Iowa Editorial Association plans Nashville centennial participation and a southern tour. Center Junction's John G. Krouse promotes a new party as platform-building interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Boies
Fred White
Minnie Murray
Candidates Named for State Superintendency
Des Moines man Mr Longwell is proposed for the office and well qualified. Prof J H Garber of Pella and B C Barrett of Osage are named as candidates.
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Longwell
Des Moines
J. H. Garber
Pella
B. C. Barrett
Osage
Early GA lieutenant governor race names surface
Col. B. F. Clayton of Indianola tops the list for the republican nomination for lieutenant governor. Others mentioned in connection with the race include Col. W. S. Dungan Geo. H. Van Houten and Senator Eaton.
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Col
B. F. Clayton
Indianola
Col. W. S. Dungan
Geo. H. van Houten
Senator Eaton
Hopkinton Leader Incumbent Faces Delaware County Rival
Frank Merriam seeks renomination for representative and faces opposition in Delaware County. Dy, Livingston is announced as a candidate and will have strong backing from supporters aiming to nominate him.
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Frank Merriam
Hopkinton
Delaware
Livingston
Wwll
Warden Uses Blood Hounds to Track Escaped Prisoners
Warden Madden of Anamosa penitentiary imports two blood hounds to track escaping prisoners. The move sparks debate over the warden’s sympathies and the use of bloodhounds in pursuit of convicts seeking to right their wrongs.
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Madden
Anamosa Penitentiary
Savanna
Bellevue
Lainsville
Williams
Leonard
Parrett Likely Nominated for Governor, GOP Poised
The text argues Lieutenant Governor Parrett’s strong past showing on the Republican ticket with Governor Drake suggests his popularity. It asserts that if nominated, Republicans would win the gubernatorial chair overwhelmingly.
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Parrett
Drake
Col. Henderson to Undergo Knee Amputation Again
Col. David B. Henderson of Dubuque plans another knee amputation to permanently heal a wound that reopened after the campaign last fall. He will endure the operation while his strength allows.
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David B. Henderson
Dubuque
Tariff Debate Over Dingley and Foreign Interests
The text argues that foreign powers resist the Dingley tariff and that a protective tariff to aid American industry would affront nations with easy access to U S markets under the Wilson law.
Iowas fusionists court national popocratic figures
The Iowan fusionists assemble local talent Lemuel Balter S H W Basher Walt Butler Jim Weaver and A A Van Wagenen while inviting outsiders Altgeld of Illinois Tillman of South Carolina and Bryan of Nebraska. Voters fear Altgeld would inject anarchy into the state.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Lemuel R. Balter
S. H W. Basher
Walt Butler
Jim Weaver
A. A. van Wagenen
Altgeld
Sinois
Tillman
South Carolina
Bryan
Iowa
Secretary Tama Jim Wilson Promotes Horse Rearing Tour
Secretary of Agriculture Tama Jim Wilson plans a vacation month trip through Colorado Utah Wyoming Montana and the Dakotas to encourage American horse breeding for European shipment. He aims to boost producer prospects and support export opportunities.
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Tama Jim Wilson
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Montana
Dakotas
Parrott Backed by Jones County Delegation at State Convention
The Anamosa Eureka endorses Hon. Matt Parrott for the Republican state convention vote and influence. Jones County citizens and delegation should support him as a fair and acceptable candidate, a gracious act for the county.
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Anamosa Eureka
Matt Parrott
Jones County
Prohibition Candidate Eaton Ineligible For Governor
It transpires that E. L. Eaton the Prohibition ticket nominee is ineligible for governor as he has not been a resident of the state for the required two years. Eaton may view the setback as luck in not holding office though his pursuit of notoriety likely disappointed him.
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E. L. Eaton
Eaton
Gazette pushes Harlan as GOP gubernatorial candidate
Town papers rally around Senator Harlan amid talk of a gubernatorial nomination. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, a Democratic paper, claims to guide Republican wishes and hints at platform alignment with Populists before the state convention.
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Harlan
Cedar Rapids
Prominent Jones county Republicans urge Doxsee for representative
Letters from Jones county Republicans urge J W Doxsee to run for representative this fall while he is away in the East. The writers say he would be a strong candidate and serve well if elected but doubt he would accept, being conservative and tied to his law practice and a weekly Iowa paper.
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Jones County
J. W. Doxsee
Doxsee
Iowa
Coxsee
Wheat and silver prove not in tandem by market figures
A year apart exports show wheat up 22 cents per bushel while silver falls 10 cents per ounce. One year ago an ounce of silver cost five cents more than a bushel of wheat. today a bushel of wheat costs 27 cents more than an ounce of silver. The two commodities no longer move together, contradicting the popocratic view.
Reproductions in McClure’s of Henry and Mrs Henry Clay Portraits
The September issue will present a life cast likeness of Henry Clay by John H. S. Browere made in 1825 when Clay was 48. It is likely the most realistic Clay likeness ever, and has never been published. The same number includes the only portrait of Mrs Henry Clay, also unpublished. Notes by Charles Henry Hart explain portrait history and production circumstances.
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McClure
Henry Clay
John H. S. Browere
Clay
Charles Henry Hart
Dubuque Seeks Pearl Button Factory Plant
East Iowa notes a push in Dubuque to establish a pearl button factory. The piece also covers Linn County veterans’ plans, Davenport glucose plant sale, public school shakeups, and a rash of local misfortunes and investigations.
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Dubuque
Davenport
Trust
Fashion notes for women in season wardrobes and nightwear
The piece outlines seasonal trends with leather belts in many colors and cuff styles. It highlights new cuff flares, Venetian sleeve finishes, yoke nightgowns fading, French sack attire, high crowned broad brimmed sailor hats, feather stitched lingerie trims, and narrow military collars. It mentions hosiery shifts to gauze lisle or silk in black, Paris color introductions Nantsen blue Mandarin orange pink duchess red, white mohair serge and mohair diagonal chick tennis outfits, and boudoir silk petticoats with lace.
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Richelieu
Paris
Household Hints For Health And Home Care
A digest of practical tips on daily care includes coffee with milk, warming baths for prickly heat with soda, saving vegetables for soups, maintaining lamps, wrapping fruit jars for storage, and cookware care. Tips cover disinfectants, foot soaks, breakfast ideas, floor polish with kerosene, dishcloth alternatives, fresh water in sick rooms, hair brush maintenance, and removing scorch marks from linens.
Parrott Praised as Trustworthy Leader for Governor Bid
County paper hails Mr. Parrott for integrity and experience. It credits him with long service in the senate as Ways and Means chair and support from Jones county. Rival Senator Funk of Dickinson County is noted as a strong governor candidate, but Parrott’s past loyalty to the party and potential natural succession are emphasized.
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Parrott
Ways and Means
Jones County
Gov. Drake
Close Call for Railroad Men at Stone City
Conductor Harry Bernizer and brakeman Geo Titus escaped drowning after their boat capsized in 80 feet of water while fishing near Stone City. Titus was unafflicted. Bernizer survived clinging to his pipe as rescuers pulled him out. He remains on the sick list from the shock.
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Lou
Gerber
Webster City
Harry Bernizer
Geo. Titus
Stone City
Bernizer
Loomis Withdraws from Jones County Race
Capt Loomis withdraws as a Jones county representative candidate after mature deliberation stating appreciation for honors and intent not to seek a second term. Wyoming July 29 1897.
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Jones County
A. M. Loomis
Wyoming
Parrott Solid at Wyoming Nomination Prospects
With Gov. Drake out of the race Lieut. Gov. Matt Parrott leads the field as a respectable heir to the governorship. He is described as competent level headed and able to govern in the best interests of Wyoming and its people.
Frank Merriam for Speaker of the House
The Manchester Press urges Hon. F. F. Merriam as a probable speaker of the next House if nominated and elected by Delaware county Republicans. It praises his courage impartiality judgment and clear-headedness and notes Des Moines chatter as evidence of strong bipartisan respect.
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F. F. Merriam
Delaware County
Merriam
Des Moines
Frank Merriam
State Capitol
For Sheriff Candidate Seeks Republican Convention Support
A fragmented note to Jones County voters announces a sheriff run under the Republican County Convention. The message mentions Kina Monticallo Iowa and signals intent to seek party backing.
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Jones County
Kina
Monticallo
Lowa
Tam Auditor Candidate Set for Republican Convention
Tam auditor candidate is subject to the Republican county convention. The notice mentions Giro and Pratner with references to center and Junection, and a date of July 24.
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Row
Tam
Republican County Convention
Giro
Pratner
Center
Platform Principles Guide Republican Strategy in State affairs
The piece argues platforms should mirror national party principles and avoid local or new movements that threaten unity. It cites past defeats and urges nonpartisan, principled leadership, warning against platitudes and temporary measures. Clear, trenchant language is favored to command respect.
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Mntter
Biniie
Joel
Republican Party
Sorry to See Him Withdraw Iron Loomis Retires from Nomination
Iron A M Loomis representative of Jones county in the twenty sixth general assembly says he will not seek re nomination due to private business. He is praised as careful and conscientious with votes for better laws and good will, a loss for the state.
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Iron
A. M. Loomis
Jones County
A Curious Shocking Tale of a Shark with a Barrel Lobstered
Port Tampa fishermen hauled a twelve foot shark found in shallow water near the beach. Its stomach was distended showing a barrel filled with undigested fish, revealing the creature was starving despite a full stomach.
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Port Tampa
Fie
A Good Word for Allison
The Toledo Chronicle lauds Senator Allison for steering the tariff bill through the senate calling him a tower of strength and stating he made enactment possible. Town citizens express pride in their senior senator and wish him long life and continued usefulness in government.
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Allison
Senate
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C. Burton
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