Republican State Ticket and Local Political Heath
Republican ticket lists Leslie Shaw J C Milliman Charles M Waterman Charles L Davidson Richard C Barrett for statewide offices and L M Carpenter for county seat Rome township. Ex Lieutenant Governor Poyncer dead at 66. Mentions Klondike fever and local political clashes plus amputation of Col Hendersons leg and arrest of Frank Novak in Walford for store arson tied to a cremation scheme and life insurance stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poyncer
Frank Novak
Walford
Edward Murray
Klondike
Democratic County Convention at Oxford Junction
The democratic county convention will be held at Oxford Junction on Thursday September 9. Township representation is Cass 4 Castle Grove 5 Clay 5 Fairview 16 Greenfield 6 Hale 4 Jackson 6 Monticello 10 Madison 4 Oxford 18 Richland 6 Rome 7 Scotch Grove 4 Wayne 5 Washington 7 Wyoming 7.
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Oxford Junction
Township
Cass
Castle Grove
Clay
Fairview
Greenfield
Hale
Jackson
Monticello
Madison
Oxford
Richland
Rome
Scotch Grove
Wayne
Washington
Wyoming
Castie Grove
Tnewens
Castle Grey
Beens
Greenfield Thule
Swapping Campaign Issues Sparks Debate Over Strategy
The piece criticizes political leaders for switching issues mid campaign to follow trends. It argues this evasive tactic disrespects Lincoln's caution about changing horses and will not alter the overall direction or outcome of the race. It notes calls to drop Boies as a speaker amid shifting market concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Lincoln
Boies
Ex Governor Flower Voices Support for Trusts
Ex Governor Flower of New York praised trusts in a recent speech claiming public benefits from them. He is noted as more frank than some politicians who secretly favor monopolies while posing as friends of labor.
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Flower
New York
Flower Ins
Friends of Labor
Boy’s
Children’s Department
Campaign Humor and Economic Decline After McKinley Victory
A clipped clause from a democratic platform mocks voters. The piece notes months after McKinley’s election that promises remain unfulfilled with rising unemployment and falling farm prices as mills close and towns suffer economically.
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McKinley
Democratic and Republican Nominations and a Noted Anamosa Lawyer Dies
The piece notes a subdued Democratic county campaign after a loud free silver push and reports 139 delegates chose the Republican nominees. It also honors J L Sheean of Anamosa, a longtime Jones County attorney, describing his character, courtroom skill, and mentorship to young lawyers.
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Anamosa
Ben Miller
Jones County
J. L. Sheean
Sheean
McCain
Democrats Call Boies to Front On Free Coinage Stance
The Dubuque Telegraph Dem urges the state Democratic committee to revoke ex Governor Boies's right to address audiences or require him to avoid endorsing the 16 to 1 issue. They argue his public talks conflict with the party platform and could harm Democratic chances in Iowa.
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Boies
Dubuque
Central Committee
State Committee
Chicago
Iowa
Town Sets Open Season on Birds and Mammals
The new town game law lists open seasons for various species. Pinnated grouse and prairie chickens run Sept 1 to Dec 1, woodcocks July 10 to Jan 1, wild turkeys and quails Oct 1 to Dec 1, wild ducks geese and brants Sept 1 to Apr 15, gray timber or fox squirrels June 1 to Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Town
Republicans Nominate Full Ticket At Anamosa Convention
The Republican County Convention at Anamosa nominated a full slate: L. M. Carpenter for representative, W. S. Barker for auditor, J. W. Waite for treasurer, Hiram Arnold for sheriff, T. J. Cowan for superintendent, J. R. Dunn and T. R. Clay as supervisors, R. B. Peters for surveyor, and Dr. T. B. Kent for coroner. The meeting was rainy, attendance large, Washington not represented, and Carpenter won unanimous nomination after an informal ballot. The party indicated strong support for the ticket despite northern county representation concerns.
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Anamosa
J. W. Waite
Wyoming
Hiram Arnold
Tl. J. Cowan
Olin
T. H. Dunn
Wayne
R. Clay
Hale
R.O. Peters
T. B. Kent
Center Junction
Washington
Matthiessen
E. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
Grim
Clay
Annimogsa
Ballot chaos in county votes with multiple formal and informal rounds
In townships the auditor, treasurer, sheriff and supervisor races unfolded across several ballots. Wyoming and Cass townships show nominations by acclamation while others endured protracted ballots, including a third formal ballot nominating Barker and a renamed slate for county offices.
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Monticello
English Viewpoints Favor Republican Prosperity Outlook
A recent English review argues the United States will see a favorable Republican path as McKinley era policies reshape finances. Experts predict new revenue from operation, no gold exports, and wheat at high prices, with currency reform unlikely before next December and European confidence restored.
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United States
McKinley
America
London
Get Out the Full Vote Campaign Sparks in Iowa
Des Moines correspondent reports Candidate Shaw and son Farr visiting Marshalltown with state committee planning a sharp, short campaign starting September 15. Republicans aim a statewide push to a sweeping victory, warning fusionists gain no ground and urging high turnout to overcome off-year lethargy.
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Shaw
Farr
State Committee
Niles Watson litigation on Mott Watson estate held in abeyance
In Maquoketa a new action by George Niles Watson against the heirs of Mott Watson seeks personal property from an $800000 estate. Judge House sustains abatement plea, delaying the case pending the supreme court ruling on the original suit. He orders bonds from heirs before any proceeds from real estate sale are paid.
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George Niles Watson
Mott Watson
Young Niles
Waterman
Jackson County
Judge House
Watsons
Supreme Court
Democrats At Belle Plaine Convention Tear Portrait
At the Belle Plaine union meeting the Tiana County Democrats turned chaotic when Hon. Albert Jackson drew attention to a Cleveland portrait and the crowd shouted to tear it down. They replaced it with a Bryan image, then adopted a resolution endorsing Judge Kinne and dispersed.
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Belle Plaine
September Scribner Highlights and Notable Articles
The issue features Some Notes on Tennessee's Centennial by F Hopkinson Smith and The Way of an Election by Octave Thanet, our Iowa author, among other varied pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner
Tennessee
F. Hopkinson Smith
Octave Thanet
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leslie M. Shaw
Crawford County
J. C. Milliman
Harrison County
Charles M. Waterman
Scott County
Charles L. Davidson
Sioux County
Richard C. Barrett
Mitchell County
Republican County
L. M. Carpenter
Rome Township
W.S Barker
Fairview Township
Wyoming Township
T. J. Cowan
Wayne Township
J.R. Clay
Hale Township
K. O. Peters
T. B. Nent
Madison Township
Flora Temple
Clarkson
State Register
Late Young
Bryan
Herald
Col. Henderson
Jones County Friends of the
Barker
Geo. W. Lathrop
Committee On
J. W. Coxsee
O. J. Felton
Oxford Township
A. A. Cole
Carpenter
W.S. Barker
C. A. Thomas
Geo. Platner
Adam Sutherland
R. W. Russell
Bidwell
Chas. S. Bidwell
Philner
Sutherland
Thomas
Russell
Labnor
Sutherland Thomas
Hussell
Platner
Swag Sutherland
Ieee Hase
Arnold
TR. Brcanbrack, Esq
S. H. Dunn
Mr. Glick
D. BE. Rummel
James Dubois
John E. Clay
J. H. Meeks
Tee Bee
Peer Enees
Oy Wy, Arker
Ae Neues
Ist
Rummel
Pete
Total
Senate
House
Ais
State Board of Health
County Recorders
Seretissere Uiajardeds
Capitol
Star Clothing House
Des Moines Cor
Marshalltown
Wilson
Maquoketa
M. W. Herrick, Thorney
Jones Co
Delaware
Linn
Jones
Monti- Acello
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
Cedar Rapids
W. A. Mirick
Congregational Church
Orthelig
Main Street
Postoffice
J. E
E. L. Gilmore
M. D. Physicians and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
First Street
Iowan
O.B. Rundle
Wm. J. Coughlan
D.D
Hicks & Eilers
Pearson
D. D
Jen Pist
J. H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Wil! A
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
The
Lovell State Bank
Granae L. Lovell
R. U
C. J. Wilson
Fulton, Iowa
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