Silver Platform Fight Dominates Iowa Democratic Convention
In Des Moines Silver forces won the key platform fight over reaffirming the Kansas City declaration. The majority’s platform emphasizes state issues and tax equity, while a strong minority urged reaffirming national principles. Walt Butler urged the Kansas City plank, but the silver position carried the vote amid cheers, shaping the party’s state agenda and naming the new state central committee.
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Des Moines
Kansas City
Resolutions Committee
Walt Butler
Committee For Gold
W. F. Cleveland
Shelby County
D. W. Hamilton
Sigourney
Butler
Iowa
Democratic Party
Claude Porter
J. J. Seerley
W. W. Higbee
John T. Powers
Phillips wins Iowa Democratic governor nomination at chaotic state convention
The Iowa Democratic state convention disorderly session nominated T. J. Phillips of Ottumwa for governor after a tight second ballot, with G. E. Ferguson chosen as lieutenant governor and John Shortley for supreme judge. A. C. Brice was named railroad commissioner amid chaotic debates and last minute decisions.
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G. E. Ferguson
Harrison County
John Shortley
Dallas County
A. C. Brice
Taylor County
W. P Johnson
Carroll County
Brice
Kansas City
J. R. Caldwell
Toledo
Caldwell
T. J. Phillips
John W. Lewis
Ottumwa
Stiger
Phillips
Cato Sells
J. B. Weaver
John N. Redmond
George W. Ball
Ball
Ferguson
Logan
L. T. Genung
Glenwood
W. T. Davis
Hamburg
Vinton
Mr. Genung
Mr. Davis
Sells
Mr. Sells
Mr. Ferguson
Shortley
John Shertley
Perry
W. P. Johnson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sam D. Whiting
Iowa City
William P. Johnson
Logan Steece
Burlington
Johnson
Whiting
Steece
Mr. Johnson
Fred White
Iowa
Bedford
State Central Committee
Redmond
Mr. Phillips
John Green
Jones County
J. J. McMahon
Tama
Wapello County
Wales
White Breast Coal Company
Galesburg
Sharon's Speech at Convention Outlines Democratic Reform
Hon. E. M. Sharon, temporary chairman, argues the Democratic Party must be constructive not negative, oppose special privileges, and pursue equal rights. He denounces imperialism and trusts, calls for ending corporate favoritism, expanding internal progress, and revising the Constitution to curb monopolies and tax income.
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E. M. Sharon
Democratic Party
Republican Party
United States
Patent Office
Washington
A Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York via Lehigh Valley
A Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley railroad offers a pleasant journey with every comfort. Through tickets allow a stop over at Buffalo on the way to New York and Philadelphia.
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Buffalo
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Philadelphia
Rail Line Schedules and Ticket Office Info
Cooper Tickets valid to all points in the United States Canada and Mexico. For rates folders call on or address Geo Batty Co L Beevers Gen Pass and Ticket Agent Elrick Junction Marshalltown Iowa.
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St. Paul Express
Mason City
Sun
Way
Peoria Mail
San
Peoria Express
Way Freight
Ém Sun
Cooper
United States
Canada
Mexico
Batty
Steamer Schedule Circles Towns From Davenport To Burlington
A steamer departs Davenport at 4 00 PM traveling to Rock Island 4 3, Buffalo 5 30, Andalusia 6 00, Muscatine 8 30, New Boston 6 15 AM, Keithsburg 7 00, Oquawka 8 15, arriving Burlington 9 5, staying till 3 15 PM then proceeding to Oquawka 4 4, Kertlesburg 6 0, New Boston 7 46, Muscatine 9 0 30, leaves Muscatine 6 3 AM for Andalusia 8, Buffalo 9, Rock Island 10 15, Davenport 10 39.
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Davenport
Rock Island
Buffalo
Andalusia
Muscatine
New Boston
Keithsburg
Oquawka
Burlington
Buton
Kertlesburg
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S. F. McConnell
Bloomfield
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A. W. Maxwell
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Harlan
J. B. Romans
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Tama County
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Dodge
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Great Western Circuit
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Hershey State
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Traveler's Guide
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Eeta
Muscatine North & South BY. CO
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Muscatine, Ia
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