Democrats Yield Iowa Hope at State Convention
The Davenport Herald notes the Democratic platform aligns near Waite and Pitchfork Tillman, while the Second district press shows anxiety over J. R. Lane’s GOP nomination. The paper also suggests the DuBuque editorial tone stays discreet as Democrats cede control of the state convention to the Stuarts and Murphys.
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Stuarts and
Murphys
J. R. Lane
Davenport
Waite
Tillman
Democratic Lawyer Joins Republican Camp in Iowa
J. H. Scales of Hardin county, long time Democrat and prominent lawyer, abandons party. He follows Sam Sloane of the Charles City Citizen and becomes a Republican.
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J. H. Scales
Hardin County
Sam Sloane
Charles City
President McKinley Cites Authority in Controversy
The Cedar Rapids Republican quotes President McKinley praising authoritative remarks as inherently just and wise, asserting their value beyond his office. The piece frames his statements as decisive and principled guidance in disputed matters.
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McKinley
Republican picks Jos R Lane for Congress in Second District
The Second district Republicans nominate Jos R Lane a leading Davenport lawyer and prominent local figure. He will be backed by Judge Ney as the campaign approaches November.
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Jos. R. Lane
Davenport
Iowa
Judge Ney
Rapid political shifts threaten Iowa Democratic platform plans
Political events unfold quickly with issues growing like mushrooms. The colonial issue may surface in two years, making the current 16 to 1 plank and Iowa Democrats backing Bryan again seem obsolete, a mule streetcar compared to future dynamics.
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Bryan
Democratic candidates withdraw in Scott County race
Hon. W. C. Schmidt and A. J. Noth, candidates for county attorney and district court clerk on the Democratic ticket, have withdrawn. They cite the Marshalltown convention’s actions including endorsing Bryan for president in 1900 and opposition to prohibition as reasons.
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W. C. Schmidt
A. J. Noth
Scott County
Marshalltown
Bryan
State Democratic Chair Franks Stuart Speech Sparks Disapproval
Readers statewide react to Franks Stuart's address at the Democratic state convention. Critics deem the speech lurid and anarchistic while supporters back the platform's more polite language.
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Franks Stuart
Smith McPherson Praises McKinley At Ninth Convention
In his acceptance speech Smith McPherson declares support for President McKinley on all public questions, comparing his leadership to Lincoln and claiming McKinley frees more than 40 million people from serfdom. The remarks link McKinley to Lincoln’s emancipation and rally the audience behind the Republican banner.
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President McKinley
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
McKinley
Volunteers to Serve on Garrison Duty Until Peace is Declared
The Earty ninth and fifty-first regiments will remain in service and at least half of the volunteers must stay beyond peace. Occupation of foreign territory requires military law for a time, disappointing mothers hoping for homecomings. Regiments like the Forty-ninth will return with honor, as two-year enlistments extend to meet government needs.
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County ticket nominated by Republicans at Center Junction
The Jones county Republicans nominated an exemplary county ticket at Center Junction last week, with most nominations by acclamation. J A Hartman, for district court clerk, is praised for long service and legal ability. W S Barker for county auditor is lauded for diligence. Miles Cook for recorder is popular for his ready help. M W Herrick for county attorney is a vigorous prosecutor. William Sutherland is unanimously backed for a second term as supervisor. D A Clay seeks short term as supervisor with strong endorsements. a Des Moines dispatch notes Gov Shaw seeking muster out of the Forty ninth Lawn at Jacksonville amid war department debates.
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Center Junction
J. A. Hartman
District Court
McQueen
Hartman
W.S. Barker
Richardson
Miles Cook
Oxford Junction
Recorder’s Office
M. W. Herrick
William Sutherland
D. A. Clay
J. R. Clay
Dés Moines
Shaw
Washington
Forty Ninth Lawn
Jacksonville
Col. Ham
Gov. Shaw
Davenport woman dies by suicide and county notes
Long dispatch notes multiple local incidents including Mrs. Chas Voss of Davenport dying by hanging, other deaths and injuries in Jones county, a football injury recovery, a murdered man found near Wheatland, a serious burn, a 52nd wedding anniversary in Cascade, and county official reports on aid and governance.
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Davenport
German Voters Back Stable Gold Standard Platform
The article notes prosperous Germans prefer a constant monetary standard and oppose free silver. In the Second District Republican convention delegates endorse the Dubuque platform urging enlightened monetary legislation to maintain a permanent gold parity and a stable value in U S money. It questions the Democratic state platform, calling it acceptable only to the populists.
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Dubuque
United States
Pointed Paragraphs from the Chicago News
A compilation of wry observations on gender, ambition, luck, and social mores. The piece riffs on puncture resistant tires, self made notions, marriage follies, and stage careers with sharp aphorisms and sly humor.
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