Political chatter and campaign notes from Jones county
A sweep of local political items notes auditors and recorders, campaign trips by Governor Shaw, and plans for public speeches by R. G. Cousins. It mentions McKinley vs Bryan straw votes at Marshall Field & Co and calls for Fremont and McKinley club formations, plus election organizing in Jones county.
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Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
McKinley
Bryan
Shaw
National Republican Committee
Politician Letters Split Over 1896 Gold Standard Issue
Hon Wm T Baker former Chicago board of trade leader and longtime Democrat abandons Bryan. He will vote for McKinley citing the gold standard. A Jones county farmer favors Bryan citing lack of labor to harvest corn. The piece notes Democratic and Republican stances on China and urges readers to remember Bryan's platform pressing free silver as central.
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Wm. T. Baker
The
World’s Fair
Chicago Board of Trade
Hanna
Bryan
McKinley
Jones County
Tammany
President outlines Philippine policy as just and patient
The speaker argues that Democratic leaders misjudge the Republican plan for the Philippines. They condemn guerilla groups while praising insurgents and demand rapid self government, but the President’s policy aims for prepared, gradual self rule and a government suited to local needs. The approach is presented as prudent and generous.
Sound money Democrats push Bryan policy split on 16 to 1 and Philippines
The piece argues that some Democrats support Bryan on expansion and foreign policy only if they can block his free silver agenda with a 16 to 1 Congress. They fear electing Bryan without congressional alignment and seek to keep Republican influence in Congress to curb his financial plans while wanting him to withdraw from the Philippines.
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Bryan
Philippines
Congress
Democratic Convention Nominates Oxford Junction Ticket
At Oxford Junction on Tuesday September 25 a sparse county convention approved a slate by acclamation except for the south county supervisor seat. Nominees: Auditor M J Kulhave Clerk H J Ortelo Recorder J N Rummel County Attorney B H Miller Supervisors J O Lawrence P C Levison. The brief platform endorsed few policies and hinted at minority status.
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Oxford Junction
Cass
Washington
M. J. Kulhave
Oxford
H. J. Ortelo
Anamosa
N. Rummel
Rome
B. H. Miller
J. O. Lawrence
Monticello
P. C. Levison
Madison
Kulhave
McKinley
D. D.rorick
Moore
Cale
Hon Walter I Smith Speaks at Monticello Opera House
Hon Walter I Smith district court judge and congressional candidate for Iowa Ninth District addressed a sizable Monticello audience. He outlined Republican positions clearly and urged party unity. A Republican rally is planned at Cass Center schoolhouse on Oct 3 with Rev Glanmille and others speaking. Rough Riders club to be formed.
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Walter I. Smith
Opera House
Smith
Congress
Ninth
Iowa
Monticello
Jones County
Cass Center
W. E. Glanville
Rough Riders Club
Is Nebraska Bryanized Already From the St Louis Globe Democrat
The article notes Omaha and Lincoln show population declines of 26.08 percent and 27.17 percent over the last decade. It argues Bryanism has dominated Nebraska politics for years, portraying it as the state’s damaging influence with the Bryanite coalition in power and Bryan’s residence in Lincoln.
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Nebraska
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Omaha
Bryan
Lincoln
Mississippi
Nevada
United States
Probate and guardian actions dominate Anamosa court docket
District court entries include probate hearings for Johanna Wairn Wm Li Vrooman and Wannah Finn. guardianships for Eirza J Leggett Hugh Mallicoat and others. executors named in multiple estates. numerous claims allowed and trials set with verdicts and alimony awards. city council assessments voided. several continuances and dismissals noted. complex civil actions and guardianship matters proceed.
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Johanna
Anamosa Journal
Eirza J. Leggett
Guardian
Mary J Neville
Iestate
Wm Li Vrooman
Wannah Finn
Charles Buttolph
Leonard Arduser
Louis Gardner
Dfe Pond
WH Proctor
HM Carpenter
Robert H Shipton
James R Shipton
DE Rummell
D Bittner
GM Wolf
Baird & Wilcox
Millard
F J Sola
LK Bobo
F J Smola
L. K Bobo
Delaware County Fair Continues Amid Big Week In Manchester
The Delaware County fair progresses in Manchester during a busy week with events and crowds. Attendance at Lenox College is up 25 percent from last year as community activities and talks draw locals.
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Manchester
Lenox College
EF. Merriam
Hopkinton
C. I. Merriam
Hopkinton Bank
University of Chicago
the Times-Herald
Merriam
State University of Town
Columbia University
New York City
Dunning
Columbia
Berlin
Paris
Two Downtrodden Laborers in Vinton Eagle Photo
The Vinton Eagle highlights Walter Butler and Cato Sells walking hand in hand amid a campaign scene. The caption praises their rugged image as champions of labor and commercial travelers, joking about their lawn mower pushing as a symbol of toil and solidarity.
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Walter Butler
Cato Sells
Labor
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National Republican Ticket
Wn. McKinley
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
Secretary of State
W. B. Martin
Adair County
F. F. Merriam
Delaware County
Gilbetson
Winnebago County
W. Mullan
Black Hawk County
Supreme Court
Emlin McClain
Johnson County
D. J. Palmer
Washington County
Republican County Ticket
J. A. Hartman
Fairview
W. 5S. Barker
W. C. B. Derr
Yar County
Beeb, Reed
Supervisors
H. Dunn
Wayne
D. A. Clay
Hale
Woolley
West
Towa
R. G. Cousins
Kentucky
Rhea
Morgantown
Fremont
China
District Court Proceedings
District Court
Hugh Mallicoat
Russell Mallicoat
Vila M . Mallicoat
Axen I Wood
EG Peet
C W Murfield
A ‘T McConaughy
John Fahrni
WF Smith
Welch
Guardian Ad Litem
Samuel Rigby
Julia Nichols
James Nichols
Hanora Finn
Thos. Finn
W OH Battin
Josiah Coon
Thos Finn
Hannah Finn
A Bauer
Philip Mohn
N F Sturges
Kulhayne Hardware Co
James C Stivers
Wilbur Starry
Ella M Youssee
Andrew Youssee
John Anisfield
John Anisfield Cove I Strats
Kinsey Mlwood
Nellie GG Dobson
W F Corbett
E.G Miller
Robert Krauseau
Alois Stratlek
A Baur
Chase Bidwell
Actin
Fred Stulken
EM Rooney
Fred Weeseman
Royal Baking Powder
Royal Baking Powder CO
Lat Atk Dunn
Star Clothing House
J.B. Zimmerman & Co., Prop’rs
People’s Clothers
Neighborhood News
A. L. Finde
Mt. Vernon
Eugene Flynn
North Cascade Road
Dubuque
Archbishop Keane
Wyoming
Tale
Olin
Hale Bridge
W. F. Bacon
Margaret Mae Melrose
Tiong Kong
Cedar County
Anna [Erickson
West Branch
Hamiel
Dakota
James Jacoby
Jacoby
SALE
Brussels
John Gibson
GRC
M. W. Herrick
Tptorney
Monocelles
Jonk. Offva
J. W. Doxsee
Tporney
Uh Law
Own
Omes Ayer
Monticello Bass
E. E. Reed
Ttorney
Abd Law, Olee
Herman
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Jayrigian
Congregational Church
Monticullo
WM. J. Couchlan, D. D.S
P.O. Babcock
Uctioneer
Lowa
Willery
J. H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Willery Suley
Des Moines Hosiery Mills, Manfrs
DES Moines, JR
A. Matthierssen
A. F. Tiede
Uti
Scotch Grove
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
Vinton Eagle
Parker
Teaver Faila
Drugglete
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