Republican Congressional Ticket for Iowa Offices Named
Republican slate lists Auditor FF Merriam of Delaware County Treasurer G B Gilbetson of Winnebago County Attorney General Co W Mullan of Black Hawk County Supreme Court Judge Emelyn McClain of Johnson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
Delaware County
G. 8. Gilbetson
Winnebago County
Co. W. Mullan
Black Hawk County
Supreme Court
Emlin McClain
Johnson County
Republicans of Jones county hold convention at Olin
The Jones county Republicans will convene in Olin on September 11 1900 at 10 am to nominate candidates for Clerk of the Court Recorder County Attorney and two Supervisors Delegates are apportioned by township with one for each township and an extra for each 2 highest vote fraction over 13 cast for Leslie M Shaw in the last gubernatorial election Cast list includes Castle Grove Fairview Greenfield Hale Jackson Lovell Wyomine and others noted by the Central Committee.
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Jones County
Olin
Leslie M Shaw
A. D
Castle Grove
CILY
Fairview
Greenfield
Hale
Jackson
Lovell
Wesley Butterfield
Charles City
Mercury
Campbell
Marshalltown
Northwestern
John Lonergan
Waterloo
W. H. Benson
Great Western
Gladbrook
Jas. Flannigan
Ryan
Mr. Flannigan
Cascade
Prairieburg
Oscar Holland
Towa
Co. H. Forty-ninth Town
Cuba
Spain
Republicans of Jones county caucuses September 8 in townships
County Republicans call caucuses in each township on September 8 to elect delegates to the county convention at Olin on September 11 and to nominate township officers. Delegates numbers vary by township and location across multiple venues including Anamosa Monticello and Wyoming.
October Journal to Publish White House Enlargement Plan
The October Ladies Home Journal will print plans for enlarging the White House in Washington. Colonel Theodore A. Bingham will urge adoption, citing long inadequate housing for chief executives. An architect has solved the symmetry concerns, with details to be presented in the issue.
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October
Ladies’ Home Journal
White House
Washington
Theodore A. Bingham
Executive Mansion
October Journal
Campaign currents and party loyalties in 1900 era
The piece surveys Roosevelt's campaign energy, anti imperialist debates, socialist and democratic resistance, and key figures like Bryan and Altgeld. It notes Dolliver’s Iowa ties, the Fort Dodge Messenger’s pride, Clinton’s State Advertiser stance, and Grand Army leaders supporting expansion, painting a polarized political landscape.
Exclusion Effort Aims at Zion Founder Dowie
European authorities weigh barring Alexander Dowie founder of the Chicago Zion under emigration laws that bar those convicted abroad. Doubtful any ban would bring great benefit beyond removing a sharp character, as followers may join another healer. Public opinion labels him a smooth rascal whether he stays or leaves America.
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Alexander Dowie
The
Chicago Zion
Europe
United States
America
Population decline hits Omaha after 1900 census
The 1900 census shows Omaha’s population fell by 837,897 since 1890, a drop attributed largely to the bust of the city’s real estate boom. Analysts note that prior booms inflate counts and values, with the sharp decline emerging as the market collapsed.
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Omaha
Dem son switches sides to back McKinley Roosevelt
Capt. Wm. E. English, son of the 1880 Democratic vice presidential candidate, defects to the Republican camp to support McKinley and Roosevelt. He says he has been a steadfast Democrat like his father but rejects the Kansas City platform for leaning toward populism and Wm. Jennings Bryan.
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M. G. Meister
Dysart
Iowa
Republican Party
Wm. E. English
McKinley
Roosevelt
Mr. English
Kansas City
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Savannah
Bryan
Bryan and Dolliver in New Senate Settings Discussed
The piece argues Bryan would call an extra congress session to address the Philippine question, potentially recalling troops. It also notes Dolliver as Gear's successor in the U S senate, favored by most Town Republicans, with Cummins supporters likely to contest the seat early on.
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Bryan
Dolliver
Gear
United States Senate
Cummins
Senate
Eastern investors resist distraction from campaign issues
Ex Lieutenant Governor Frank T Campbell of Des Moines reports East investors fear Bryan rhetoric and view the silver issue as masking the democratic movement. He says retreating investment interest hurts railroad ventures and warns Bryan harms democracy.
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Frank T. Campbell
Des Moines
East
Bryan
German Vote Shaping in Jones County Tolled by Economics
The piece argues the Democratic push for German voters in Jones County hinges on monetary policy and imperial rhetoric. It notes many Germans are prosperous, pragmatic, and unlikely to be swayed by populist talk, predicting they will back sound money and prosperity as in previous elections. It also reports Cedar County Republicans solidifying control after a strong convention and recent gains, with expectations to stay in power.
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Democratic Party
Grand Army
Chicago
Jones County
Kansas City
Anamosa Area News Highlights and TragicDeaths
The Anamosa District fair dates for August are listed. Reports cover local drownings and suicides, train accidents near Waterloo and Gladbrook, a fatal shaft accident in Cedar Rapids area, and a horse sale of Axtell in New York after a storied racing career.
Prison grade system to debut at Fort Madison
Preparations are under way at the Fort Madison penitentiary to enforce a three grade system starting October 1. The scheme, already in force at Anamosa, classifies prisoners by conduct and outfits for the grades are being prepared at Fort Madison.
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Fort Madison
Anamosa
Ft. Madison
Rattlesnake Encounter Near Timber Road
Sheriff Arnold, his wife, and a young woman found a large yellow timber rattler on a forest path. The sheriff struck the snake with his whip and tried to haul it by the tail toward home. The rattler lashed out, pulling off seven rattles, leaving two on the snake, a lengthy timber rattler with a music box noted in Anamosa Eureka.
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Sheriff Arnold
Forks
Arnold
Anamosa Eureka
Bryan Echoes Lincoln Critics in Expansion Debate
The piece reprints William Jennings Bryan and early antiwar figures echoing Lincoln’s foes, arguing against imposing government on others by force. It cites speeches from 1864 to 1900 and questions the morality of civilizing nations with war, warning of radical influence, corruption, and imperial ambitions.
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Wm. Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
Filipinas
Gold Standard Fears Echoed In 1896 Commentary
In a critical note attributed to John C. Overly of Onslow, fears about the gold standard are voiced as injurious to workers and industry. The passage predicts lower wages, less stable employment, harder times, price falls, and rising crime, while a 160 acre Scotch Grove farm sale to John B. Brokenson for nine thousand dollars is noted with background on Overly’s former land and life.
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John C. Overly
Onslow
Scotch Grove Township
John B. Brokens
Overly
Fillmore
Scotch Grove
Wyoming Journal
Excursion to Fort Wayne for National Encampment
Round trip from Chicago to Fort Wayne on Nickel Plate rail at 4.00 with return by Sept 18 1900. Tickets on sale Sept 9–12 from three daily departures 10 35 am 2 30 pm and 10 30 pm. Vestibuled sleeping cars and first class service offered. Chicago station Van Buren Pacific elevated loop 111 Adams St Chicago. John Y Calahan general agent seeks inquiries.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Nickel Plate Road
National
Union Veteran Legion
Chicago
van Buren St
Pacific Ave
Adams St
John Y. Calahan
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W. McKinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
W. B. Martin
Adair County
D. J. Palmer
Washington County
Mullione
Monticello
Madison
Oxford
Richland Rome
Wayne
Mites Cook
Chin’n Co
Court House
Wayne Center
Cass
Cass Center School House
Miller School House
Center School House
City Hall
A. Matthiessen
Clay
Stone School House
Rome
Opera House
Jackson Center School House
Wyoming
Teddy’’ Roosevelt
Pops
Antiy
Lacey
Jas, KC. Jones
National Democratic Committee
Round Cotton Bale Trust
Cato Sells
Cato
Fort Dodge
Messenger
George S’. Roberts
Roberts
Clinton
Pekin
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Altgeld
United States Supreme Court
Cedar County
Neighborhood News
Toledo Methodists
Fred Hawthorne
Essex
Anamosa Journal
Milwaukee Road
Ottumway
Marion
George Cook
Cedar Rapids
Jerry Goodwin
Vinton
Peter Hartman
Wolcott
Bernard Murphy
Town Printing Co
Vinton Eagle
Joseph H. Beacon
Axtell
Chas, Williams
Independence
Sporting World
Royal Baking Powder
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wallandingham
Indianapo
Congress
Bryan Oat
Indianapolis
Philippines
August Belmont
Lincoln, Nebraska
Hue
Lincoln Mustiselves
Star Clothing House
J.B. Zimmerman & CO
Prop’rs
the People’s Clothiers
AND
John Gibson
Ren
Rey
Parker
Maver
M. W. Herrick
Moh- SA
Oites
J. W. Doxsee
Monticollo
Town
E. E. Reed
Tporney At Law
Herman's Clothing Store
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Pouyaigian
Burgeon
Oalls
T. B
Kent
Yuysigian
Wil
Alpht
Math Street
WM. J. ‘Coughlan
D.D.S. Ents
P.O. Babcock
Uvotmoneer
J. H. Lathrop
Actionerr
Oxford Junction
A. F. Tiede
J. E. Bateman
Draper IN
W. First St
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