Platform plank platformed: Republican platform summary
A condensed outline of the Republican platform adopted in St. Louis criticizes the Democratic administration for deficits and debt while endorsing protectionist policy, reciprocity renewal, own sugar production, American shipping, currency parity, free coinage by international agreement, strong civil service, voter freedom, and a vigorous foreign policy including Cuban peace efforts and Hawaiian canal interests. It also supports naval expansion, immigration enforcement, and federal arbitration balanced with veterans’ recognition.
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Iowa State Register
St. Louis
Calla
United States
Cuba
McKinley-Hobart Ticket Dominates Republican Outlook
The piece surveys 1896 campaign sentiment with McKinley and Hobart as the Republican ticket, noting Dutch and Indiana support for free silver on the Democratic side, tensions over Altgeld, and a quiet stance on prohibition. It mentions Kansans and Iowa factions and predicts party loyalty shifts at state conventions.
Woman challenger eyes Corbett sparring match
The article notes Miss Lansing Row an challenging champion Corbett to a scientific sparring bout following a victory by the sweater and bloomers. It suggests betting on Miss Rowan if Corbett wore long hair.
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Miss Lansing -Rowan
Corbett
Miss Rowan
Cartoon Smears Overshadow Campaign Images
The text decries crude cartoons printed for the coming campaign. It criticizes unskillful artists for producing smear pictures that lack merit or credit for the paper.
Ohio and Iowa Democrats Split Over Free Silver Platform
The Ohio state convention saw 524 of 673 delegates vote for free silver while H B Furney labeled Grover Cleveland a Benedict Arnold in a speech and urged his removal from the hall. Iowa Democrats renominated Altgeld for governor and endorsed his stance against Cleveland and a free silver plank.
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Matthews
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H. B.furney
Grover Cleveland
Benedict Arnold
McLean
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Holden
Finley
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Altgeld
Cleveland
Chicago
Iowa weather crop bulletin notes ideal week for farms
The bulletin reports favorable conditions across the larger estate area with daily mean temperatures three to five degrees above normal and enough sunshine. Farm work proceeds well with corn and hay progress. corn generally clean and early fields being laid by in southern districts. harvest of fall grains underway. predatory insects complaints largely ceased and overall tone is cheerful.
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Iowa
Judge French critiques money issue in Davenport voices
The Chicago Times Herald quotes Judge Nathaniel French a Davenport Democrat urging the party avoid free silver this year. He argues McKinley and sound money will win Iowa, predicts Democrat desertion if silver triumphs, and notes tariff delay on money questions. The Chronicle mocks Horace Boies and calls his money standard ideas unworthy.
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Lowa
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Chronicle
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McKinley and Burnham Highlight 1896 Political Scene
The article discusses McKinley’s prominence as a protectionist standard bearer and notes his tariff legacy. It mentions Hobart as vice presidential nominee and Judge Burnham of Vinton as a district bench candidate, with details on support in the Fifth district andMarshall county.
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Texas Democrats Send Silver Delegation to Chicago
Texas Democrats dispatch a silver delegation to Chicago for Bland related events. The move signals party strategy and supports Bland in the political scene.
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Texas
Chicago
Tragedy Near Hopkinton Claims Wife and Infant
Mary Carmany Merriam, 27, drowned herself and her infant near Hopkinton after recent mental decline and fear for the child’s supposed mortal illness. Husband L. P. Merriam discovered the bodies as neighbors helped. coroner ruled insanity. Funeral held Monday.
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Ion
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Wright Resigns Post Over National Platform on Suffrage
B F Wright resigns as chairman of the state prohibition party citing the national platform's lack of a female suffrage declaration. The move highlights tensions between state leadership and national policy positions within prohibitionist ranks.
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Wright
State Prohibition Party
Beardsley controversy and a railway excursion note
A discussion denounces Beardsley as promoting ugliness and immoral intent in art with references to his female types and illustrations. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway announces excursion tickets to Milwaukee from July 15 to 17, good return through August. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a cure for eczema and piles with a testimonial by J H Bucher.
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DeWitt
J.H. Bucher
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