Republican State Ticket and County Ticket Summary
Republican slate lists Governor Leslie M Shaw of Denison and Disctena Governor Co Milliman of Logan along with C Barrett of Osage as Superintendent and E A Dawson of Waverly as Railroad Commissioner. Supreme Judge John D Sherwin of Mason City. County ticket includes Representative Hiram Arnold and Superintendent of Schools Ifford B Paul.
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Co. Milliman
Logan
John D. Sherwin
Mason City
Hiram Arnold
Ifford B. Paul
Bryan Sees Decline in Draw and Popular Support
The article notes declining drawing power for Bryan as audiences shrink on his nationwide tour. It argues free silver has faded from public interest, hurting his standing while Democrats shift focus to new issues. His return to prominence hinges on a new idea attracting sustained attention from politicians and voters.
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Bryan
Mott Watson case upheld by supreme court on heirs dispute
The Mott Watson case from Jackson county involved Niles claiming illegitimate son status to share a $350,000 estate of the bachelor Watson. The district court ruling was affirmed by the supreme court with two dissents. Lawyers funded the appeal, betting on high stakes despite limited real estate division and possible future litigation over personal property.
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Supreme Court
Mott Watson
Jackson County
Watson
Niles
District Court
Candidate Moore Lacks Teaching Certificate
Mr E R Moore the democratic candidate for county superintendent admits he does not hold a teacher's certificate and has not for years. He says it will be the least of his troubles if elected. The law requires a first class certificate. Paul is the only candidate meeting the requirement.
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E. R. Moore
Tur
Moore
Paul
Judge Wade Criticized For Philippine Insurrection Stance
The Iowa City judge Wade, a Democrat, told a speech that Filipinos are in insurrection and must be subdued. The Dubuque Telegraph objects, saying he aided the party platform that differed on the Filipino issue. The paper warns it would banish other topics if callers are judged for disagreement.
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Judge Wade
Iowa City
Dubuque
Scott County Democrats Rebuke Bryanism After 1896 Convention
Davenport Democrats report the county rejects the silver plank and many prominent locals vow to support the Republican ticket. Interviews show W M Chamberlain, Chas Davison, R C Ficke, J W Birchard, Fred Heintz, Louis Block, Carl Haas, M Raphael, Otto Albrecht, I H Sears, Louis Ochse voicing opposition to the Chicago platform and Bryanism.
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Scott County
Davenport
Davenport Democrat
Chas. Davison
R. C. Ficke
W. J. Birchard
Fred Heintz
Louis Block
Carl Haas
Chicago
M. Raphael
Bryan
Otto Albrecht
I. H. Sears
Louis Ochse
McKinley
Des Moines
Ex-Governor Larrabee Visits Ana Mosa County Farm
Ex Governor Larrabee inspected Ana Mosa County facilities and found the county house tidy but the pest house for four incurably insane residents underwhelming. As a state board of control member he supports keeping the mentally ill in state asylums with trained staff, arguing county homes cannot provide adequate care. The piece urges humanity in keeping the demented in asylums.
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Larrabee
Anamosa
Board of Control
Sheriff Arnold Seeks Second Term in Jones County
The record praises Sheriff Arnold as the county’s most conscientious and active law officer. It commends his two years in office, his fearless impartial duty, and his continued candidacy this fall, urging Republicans to vote for him.
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Jones County
Arnold
Republican candidate canvasses for county treasurer post
Mr. Joseph Petcina, the Republican candidate for county treasurer, conducts a dignified canvass with generous backing. His opponent, Frank Miller of Olin, runs a barber business and was defeated for the same office by J. W. Waite two years prior.
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Joseph Petcina
Frank Miller
Olin
Miller
J. W. Waite
Ballot Marking Seen as Strong This Year
The article notes a favorable year for voters to make a mark on the ballot amid strong turnout and emphasis on the head of the ballot.
Campaign Trail Report on Congressman Robert Cousins
Congressman Robert Cousins traveled through Des Moines on his way to Nevada where he spoke last night. He addressed crowds in Chariton on Thursday and Knoxville on Wednesday with strong reports from the state committee. He plans to Mt. Ayr tonight before returning home for Sunday.
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Robert Cousins
Des Moines
Nevada
Chariton
Knoxville
Mt. Ayr
State Committee
McKinley Tours Iowa With Enthusiastic Crowds
President McKinley’s Iowa tour drew large crowds from Sioux City to Dubuque with stops at Cedar Falls Ackley Independence Waterloo Parkersburg Manchester and Dubuque. Gov. Shaw and Senator Allison accompanied him as he delivered patriotic speeches praising Jeffersonian expansion and civic progress across the state.
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McKinley
Iowa
Sioux City
Dubuque
Cedar Falls
Ackley
Independence
Waterloo
Parkersburg
Manchester
Shaw
Allison
West
Spain
Federal Union
Republic
Louisiana Purchase
Minnesota
Dakotas
Thomas Jefferson
Philippines
Bryan and Nebraska in Nebraska’s political fight
The Minneapolis Tribune reports Senator Hayward of Nebraska says William J. Bryan works hard to keep Republicans from carrying Nebraska this year. Bryan visits small towns and rural areas anew and fears a Democratic defeat in Nebraska would harm his presidential prospects. Ex-President Cleveland allegedly advised J Sterling Morton that a Nebraska Democratic loss could doom Bryan’s nomination. Nebraska Republicans expect to win and mount a strong campaign despite Bryan's rhetoric. They hope a Democratic state ticket defeat would demoralize the opposition and counter Bryan’s appeal. The issue centers on free silver and imperialism, with prosperity dampening silver sentiment and Nebraska volunteers’ Luzon service boosting expansionist sentiment.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Minneapolis Tribune
Hayward
William J. Bryan
Cleveland
J. Sterling Morton
Luzon
Judge Remley Reaches Fifth Week Docket Clean Up
Judge Remley is in the fifth week of September term district court. He will clear the docket this week and has insisted on disposing cases that would otherwise drag from term to term and encumber the docket.
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Remley
District Court
United States Census Enumerators Guide 1900
The 1899 census act appoints district supervisors to oversee enumerator recruitment. Applicants must be residents of the district and pass fitness criteria, with detailed personal and professional data submitted in handwriting. Enumerations begin June 1900, completing in two weeks for large cities and by July 1 for others, with specific compensation scales and penalties for misconduct.
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United States
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Campaign Briefs From Iowa Republican Opening Speech
Iowa leaders including Senators Allison and Gear along with Gov. Shaw highlight gold standard support in Congress, backing McKinley's Philippine policy, wartime vigor under the flag, and trust safeguards. Speakers warn against Democratic Bryanism, pledge decisive action on gold, sovereignty in the Philippines, and economic stability amid rising wages and falling interest.
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Iowa
Shaw
Cummins
Congress
McKinley
Philippines
Leslie M. Shaw
William B. Allison
Marion
Allison
George D. Perkins
Grinnell
Smith McPherson
Shenandoah
David 3. Henderson
Waterloo
Aguinaldo
John S. Lacey
United States Senate
Philippine Islands
Jefferson
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arizona
California
John N. Gear
West Liberty
Charles B. Landis
Indiana
Des Moines
United States
A. B. Cummins
Charles City
J. P. Dolliver
Peterson
Dubuque Defends Its Wide Open Race Week Conduct
The Monticello Express notes Dubuque defended its race week as wide open mainly in gambling, denying immodest displays seen in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. It asserts events were overstated, admits some criticism, and says lessons were learned for future Inte rnational events.
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Monticello Express
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Dex Moines
Free Silver Demands in 1899 Democratic Platform
The Iowa Democrats endorse the Chicago Platform of 1896 and press for free coinage of both silver and gold at 16 to 1. They condemn the 1875 demonetization of silver and warn that gold monometallism harms industry, taxation, and liberty, urging the silver dollar as legal tender for all debts.
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Chicago
Iowa
United States
London
TO CURE A COL L WHILE YOU SLEEP
An advertisement for a cold cure named Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets by O H Soetjesole offers a 25 cent price with a no cure no pay guarantee. The snippet shows a claim aimed at readers seeking relief from cold symptoms.
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O. H. Soetjesole Agt
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