Republican Record of Four Years Under McKinley Oration
Senator Edward Wolcott at the National Convention in Philadelphia extols McKinley era achievements from 1896 to 1900. He credits tariff reform, gold standard policy, war leadership, and financial stability, highlighting Hawaii annexation, railroad settlements, and national prosperity while praising the president and party unity.
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Edward C. Wolcott
Philadelphia
United States
Republican Party
Fremont
Gulf
South Africa
Philippines
Wilam McElhinley
Republic
St. Louis
Garret Augustus Hobart
Senate
Hving
McKinley
Congress
Cleveland
Great West
MacKinley
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Railroads
McKitinley
Union Pacific Company
Ixangas Pacific
Central Pacific Railroad
Act of Congress
Europe
Alaska
Falr
Mexico
China
Eaurope
Far West
Mckinsey
Able Commission
Atlantic
Pacific
Spain
Havana
Cuba
Repubican
William Melinley
Address by party leader on Spain Philippines and Cuba policy
The speaker defends the war and treaty outcomes after 1898, praising President McKinley for guiding the United States through negotiations in Paris and Washington. He argues for keeping the Philippines, describes reforms in Cuba, and rejects the idea that the constitution automatically applies to new territories. He notes municipal elections in Cuba and condemns corruption by officials.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Paris
Manila
Philippines
Cuba
Wei
Senate
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Congress
Calhoun
Supreme Court of the United States
Mexico
Santiago
Brooke
Wood
National policy on post office theft and Philippine包Ownership
A partisan view condemns dishonesty within government while defending aggressive expansionism. The speaker argues a thief harms public trust, not the party, and cites post office cases as evidence. He defends the Cuba and Philippines actions as rightful stewardship and foretells growth in world influence.
Democratic fears and calls to unity in the 1900 election
The passage argues that a Democratic victory would threaten the currency law, the Philippines, and national honor. It urges voters to support the Republican platform, highlighting dangers to credit, prestige, and defense, while urging determination to build a virtuous republic. It contrasts Republican resolve with Democratic obstruction and criticizes rival politicians.
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Philippines
Islands
China
Javery
Luzon
America
Republican Party
Political forecasts mix with party loyalties in press roundups
A compilation of editorials weighs Republican governance against Democratic critiques. It highlights prosperity under the party, criticizes anti trust opposition, notes women delegates for the convention, and lampoons Bryan across newspapers.
Grand Army in Davenport Hosts Largest Iowa State Encampment
The twenty sixth annual G A R state encampment in Davenport drew over 3000 visitors and issued more than 3000 badges. Resolutions urged prompt enforcement of pension laws. Gen. Madison B. Davis of Sioux City named department commander. Mrs. Christine Snyder of Creston elected Woman's Relief corps president. Guy KR Carson of Des Moines chosen Spani er for Sons of Veterans.
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Davenport
Madison B. Davis
Sioux City
Woman's Relief Corps
Christine Snyder
Creston
Sons of Veterans
Spanier
Guy KR. Carson
Des Moine
Towans in China List of Local Missionaries in Peking
Relatives and friends of officials and missionaries in China worry for their safety amid the Nexer war. The partial list includes Minister BH Hy Conger and family of Des Moines, Mrs PL J Epperson of Boone, A T Hotton of Gosport, M M Snyder of Des Moines, and Rev Turnitt M Verrill of Albta.
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China
Peking
BH. Hy Conger
Des Moines
PL. J. Epperson
Boone
A. T. Hotton
Gosport
M. M. Snyder
Turnitt M. Verrill
Albta
Drake of Centerville Names Drake University as Joint Heir
Tex-Guy Drake of Centerville announced in Des Moines at Drake University’s commencement that he makes the university a joint heir with his five children. His estate is valued at 8 000 000 000, and the university will receive 500 000. Drake has already contributed 200 000 to the institution.
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Tex-Guy, Drake
Centerville
Des Moines
Drake University
University
Drake
Brackett Gives 30000 To Cornell College at Mount Vernon
Attorney Edgar C Brackett state senator recipient donor to Corewell college Mount Vernon The gift of thirty thousand dollars endows a new department chair but the chair title remains to be announced Brackett a Cornell graduate class of 72 is brother of Mrs Clare Brackett Smith of Mount Vernon
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Edgar C. Brackett
State Senate of
New York
Corewell College
Mount Vernon
Anetail
Mr. Brackett
Cornell
Ida
Clare Brackett Smith
Sioux City man dies from blunt blow after city dispute
Stewah Caamdaed and William Kelly, a packing house man from South Omaha, arrived in Sioux City and sustained a fatal head injury during a fight over a two dollar servant. He says he protected a friend from two men who demanded payment. the assailants remain unidentified.
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Willian Kelly
Sioux City
Omaha
Crop conditions improve with rains after dry spell
Weather shifts from hot days to cool nights boosting soil moisture. Early planted barley and corn show good stands though overall yields remain below expectations. Recent rains offered relief and healthier growth across fields in the region.
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Washington Worther
Gibson House Proprietor Dies by Own Act in Cedar Malls
Joseph Gibson, longtime owner of the Gibson house in Cedar Malls, died by suicide after taking Jaudnanin. Family left home. upon return they found him dead. A letter to his daughter cited despondency as the cause.
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Joseph Gibson
Gibson
Cedar Malls
Jaudnanin
Grand River valley reunion set for August in Davis City
News in Brief lists events and local changes across Iowa. Upcoming sixth Sunval reunion at Davis City August 7 8 9 10. Hepburn renominated by Republican district convention. county electrification project planned in Marshall County with light system for all county buildings. Various post office openings closures and staff changes noted. new street delivery planned in Charles City. library gift debate in Ottumwa. multiple local tragedies and business losses reported. courthouse bid awarded in Fort Dodge. bank charter approved in New London. Atlantic school bond vote defeated.
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Grand River Valley
Davis City
W. J P. Hepburn
Board of Supervisors
Marshalltown
Marietta
Marshall County
Calvin
Chilier
Tama County
John K. Wilson
Rider
Polk County
Theron
Uoughfaling
Charles City
Cassie Jones
Burlington
Samuel I. Lefevre
Iowa City
Ihe
Fort Dodge
Barret
Kort, Dodge & Omaha
Dubuque & Sioux City Railroad Company
Ilinois Central
State Board of Control
Tce
Glenwood
Abraham Frazer
Clewre Lake
Frazer
Ottumwa
Andrew Carnegie
Pat Hanna
Dubuque
Northwestern
Marion
Nay Field
Moulton
Next Bros. Planing
Greene
van Valenburg
Fourteenth Town Volunteer Infantry
Muscatine
John Janson
Northern Building Company of
Minneapolis
Comptroller
First National Bank of
New London
Atlantic
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