Republican State Ticket Listing for Iowa Candidates
The ticket lists Governor Leslie M. Shaw from Denison, Lt. Governor J. D. Mill i of Logan, Superintendent D. Barrett of Osage, Railroad Commissioner B A Dawson of Waverly, Senator 24th District John T. Mopfit of Cedar County. County ticket names Representative F. J. Sorol, Treasurer J B Petrina, Sheriff Hiram Arnold, and Superintendent of Schools Clifford B. Paul.
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John T. Mofpfit
Cedar County
Leslie M. Shaw
J. ©. Milliman
Supreme Court
John C. Sherwin
Public Instruction
Richard C. Barrett
Edward A. Dawson
John T. McMit
F. J. Sokol
J. IP. Peteina
Hiram Arnold
Clifford B. Paul
T. B. Kent
Robert Scroggie
Frank J. Brainard
F. BE. White
M. L. Bevis
A. van Wagenen
B. P. Holst
W. H. Calhoun
Philip B. Daily, Jr
Frank W. Miller
James A. Voorhees
E. R. Moore
H. F. Johns
Dunlavy
A. B. Wray
James Young
H. R. Leamon
J. A. Maley
Joln Conmey
J. K. Rose
N. A. Walker
Joln Brickley
Contest Across Parties Clouds Dubuque County Race
The piece notes weak attention to Fred White's gubernatorial bid and flags tension within the Democratic party. It reports C. T. Hancock's Republican candidacy for senator in Dubuque County and doubts a two thousand vote margin can be overcome by internal Democratic strife.
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Fred White
C. T. Hancock
Dubuque
Hancock
Board of Control scrutiny and reform school concern
Critics say the Board of Control lacks breadth to fund all state institutions. The Mitchellville girls reform school may need broader oversight than a single board. a board focused on one institution could have prevented last Saturday's disgraceful scenes.
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Board of Control
Girls’ Reform School
Mitchellville
Local meeting of Democratic county officers candidates and committeemen
A Tuesday gathering of Democratic county officers candidates and committeemen drew Ben Miller, who forgot the small russet valise. The session was spiritless with no notable events or differences over campaign management. The spirit reporter noted a subdued, let her go Gallagher atmosphere.
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Ben Miller
Apathy No Match for Republican Voters
The piece argues that Republican turnout will counter Democratic hopes to ride voter apathy. It asserts Republicans are motivated by patriotism and will cast ballots, despite complaints about committee speaker requests. The writing condemns still hunting as poor campaign method for the side with rightful cause.
Fifty-First Iowa Regiment Arrives Safely in San Francisco
The Fifty-first Iowa regiment reached San Francisco last Sunday amid fears of storm damage after the transport Senator sailed from Hong Kong. Governor Shaw welcomed the troops and praised their service as they return from seventeen engagements with 34 wounded. Members hailed from four hundred Iowa towns, mainly in the south.
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Iowa
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Senator
Democratic candidate skips ceremony to greet returning soldiers
Fred White, a Democratic hopeful, forgoes San Francisco trip to welcome veterans home, aligning with views opposed to the soldiers' reception. The piece notes local chatter about the russet valise and previews Bret Miller touring the county with it.
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Fred White
San Francisco
Harper's Weekly predicts currency issue dominates next campaign
The weeks ahead will center on currency as a key campaign theme while anti trust and anti imperialism fade as issues. The piece notes Bryan’s anti imperialism will be moot once the Philippines status is settled and predicts free silver will reemerge under Bryan or McKinley as campaign leaders.
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Harper’s Weekly
East
Shaw
Col. Henderson
Editorialist Briar reports on Fifty first Iowa arrival in San Francisco
The Daily Iowa Capital dispatches editor John Briar to San Francisco to cover all aspects of the Fifty first Iowa arrival. He is praised for excellent work, a unique effort among Iowa dailies for special coverage.
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Iowa Capital
John Briar
San Francisco
Iowa
Briar
Cattle Sale Near Prairieburg Reported at $50.25 Each
D Baker of Prairieburg area sold twenty two year old cattle for a total of 1005.00, averaging 50.25 per head. A nearby Marion sale occurred but the seller urged not to publish the details.
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D. Baker
Prairieburg
Marion
Marion Register
Court closes term with naturalization only and county race set
The September term ends as Judge Remley keeps the court open for naturalization until the 31st. The case of Jule Carter vs city council over a small land strip proceeds no more here. Welch vs Snyder ends with defendant favored. County supervisor race critical for fiscal policy with Republican, Democratic, Prohibition and United Christian party tickets listed for state and county offices.
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District Court
Remley
Jule Carter
Oxford Junction
Anamosa Penitentiary
Niles & Watters
Anamosa
Gilbraith
Supreme Court
John Welch
Abe Snyder
Delaware County Sets Record Low Crime and Costs
Delaware county reports its best year in crime and costs to September 30, 1899. Five convictions include larceny nuisance and gambling house. fines total 950 with 250 collected and 700 remitted. Criminal costs run 458.18, county attorney salaries 765.94, and one person was sent to the penitentiary.
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F. H. Paul
Delaware County
Bob Cousins Praised as Keokuk Orator
From the Keokuk Gate City the text extols Robert G. Cousins as a preeminent orator among speakers who have visited Keokuk. It lauds his grand stature, natural gifts, original thought, and disciplined delivery, predicting greater achievements if life and industry endure.
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Keokuk
Robert G. Cousins
Nature
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical column notes dating patterns and social quirks of bachelors and women. It jokes that when a man stops loving a woman he is in danger and suggests women reveal fewer hints about tragedy. It humorously observes women in a millinery store and how husbands are compelled to buy hats.
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The
New York Press
The Significance of Your Vote
Editorial urges voters to fulfill civic duty and participate in elections. It emphasizes that in a republic the people must express the popular will and condemns stay-at-home voters as shirking their responsibility. The piece underscores the link between voting and self-government.
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Cedar Rapids
Petcina Enters County Treasurer Race In Jones County
J F Petcina Republican candidate from Monticello visited the area last Wednesday to meet voters. He is praised as a top business man and former five year Monticello city clerk with neat accurate financial reports. P O Babcock ex sheriff accompanied him to build support.
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J. F. Petcina
Monticello
Petcina
Jones County
Percina
P. O. Babcock
Governor Shaw Welcomes Fifty-First Iowa Regiment in San Francisco
Des Moines reports Gov. Shaw's arrival in San Francisco to greet the Fifty-first Iowa volunteers returning from the Philippines. He cancels campaign dates, affirms state support for their comfort, and arranges free transport home with personal financial guarantees.
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Des Moines
Gov. Shaw
San Francisco
Fifty-first Regiment of
Iowa
Philippines
Shaw
Fifty-first
Fusionists Seek to Hide Free Silver Issue in Iowa Campaign
The piece argues fusionists push other topics to obscure their central aim of free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver at sixteen to one. It warns voters that supporting fusionists now would bolster free silver and Bryan's 1896 stance, urging Republicans to resist casting a protest vote for personal reasons.
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Lowa
Iowa
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Iowa veterans pledge support for McKinley and flag
The Iowa department of the Union Veterans' union met in Vinton for its third annual encampment with members from across the state. Resolutions praise President McKinley, the army and navy, and leadership in the Philippines while defending imperialism and praising bipartisan patriotism. Representative remarks by Congressman Robert G. Cousins are noted.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department
Union Veterans’ Union
Vinton
Department of Iowa
William McKinley
Lincoln
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Farragut
Dewey
Army
Navy
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Robert G. Cousins
Governors and teachers lead in Onslow community notes
Prof Dan Perkina formerly principal at Onslow and Oxford Junction now studies at the State University of Iowa and has adopted an orphan Cuban boy rescued from reconcentrados. Prof W C Cummings stays at Iowa, while Onslow hosts a family orchestra led by Jos Wanicheck with young musicians Hilda Karl Claude and a 10 year old on bass. The group performs for dances and shows evident talent and charm.
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Dan Perkina
Onslow
Oxford Junction
State University of Iowa
49Th Iowa
Cuba
W. C. Cummings
Jos. Wanicheck
Isis
Mrs. Wanicheck
Karl Wanicheck
Hilda Wanicheck
Claude Wanicheck
Wanicheck
Claude
Union
Cascade Lodge Complaint Over Rail Gauge Change
Mr C D Baldwin of Cascade Pioneer writes to the state railroad board seeking power to compel railroads to switch from narrow to broad gauge. The Milwaukee line from Cascade to Bellevue, 86 miles, displeases Cascade residents who plan a formal protest. The commission will review the issue after a formal complaint is filed, noting the gauge question is a new matter needing study.
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Cascade
State Register
C. D. Baldwin
Cascade Pioneer
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Milwaukee
Bellevue
Baldwin
Railroad Commission
Cato Sells Has Competition in Iowa Speech Row
Cato Sella of Iowa gave a democratic speech when a minstrel troupe arrived from the depot and paraded through town. He claimed the troupe’s arrival was an outrageous republican trick to rob him of his audience.
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Cato Sells
Chicago Times-Herald
Cato Sella
Iowa
Cato
Boy Wanted Turned Rewarding Ad Joke
A grocer posted a notice seeking a boy with low initial pay. Two days later his grocer's baby boy was born, and another boy suggested removing the door notice. The pair conclude advertising paid off with a prize.
To Cure a Cold While You Sleep Advertises Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets
A short ad promises a night time remedy titled Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets with the claim there is no cure and no pay, priced at 25 cents, and credits O H Soetjesole as the agent.
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O. H. Soetjesole Agt
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Denison
J. D. Mill i
Logan
D. Barrett
Osage
B. A. Dawson
Waverly
Soe
Supremes
Joe Ont
Macon City
F. J. Sorol
J. BF. Petcina
T. B. Ken
Srinane
Robt
Sorol
J. Brainard
Uncle Sam
Bret Miller
Marshalltown Times-Republican
John D. Vail
Vail
Congress
Mr. Vail
McKinley
Board of Supervisors
Messrs
Scroggie and Brainard
Sokol and
Peet
James Whalen
C. M. Schwartz
R. M. Peet
I. N
People's Party
Charles A. Lloyd
8. M. Harvey
L. H. Wel
C. Wirth
Robert IL. Dunning
Socialist Labor
M. J. Kramer
Michael Bren
Ner
E. Pardee Travis
N. Heisel
United Christian
STATH
C. C. Heacock
J. I. R. Leonard
F*. W. Dar
W. C. Pidgeon
C. Z. Lindley
Manchester
Bob
Keokuk Gate City
Veterans Indorse
Star Clothing House
Scotch Grove
Towa
Kulp
Wyoming
M. W. Herrick
Ctornhy
Giaw
Jones Qu
Delaware
Linn
Jones
Lin Cara
J. W. Doxsee
Altorney and Counaglor At Law
Montcello
Town
Monticello Bank
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Yaysigian
Onlis
Sirgeon
Main Street
Postoffice
Center Janation
WM. J. Couchlan
D. D
Ea Tod
Oillew
Hialee & Bilora’ Store
P. C. Babcock, Votionder
J. H. Lathrop
Votionerer
A. Matthirssen
Modern Remedy Co
Kewanee, Ill
SonmiTse
NT M
Nat Shiek
the Jewell Nursery Cd
Loke Revit
Mate
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