District Representatives Named for Nine Iowa Regions
The list names nine districts with designated representatives: First Thomas Hedge Burlington Second J N W Rumple Marengo Third David B Henderson Dubuque Fourth Gilbert N Haugen Northwood Fifth Robert G Cousins Tipton Sixth John F Lacey Oskaloosa Seventh John A T Hull Des Moines Eighth Wm P Hepburn Clarinda Ninth Walter Smith Council Bluffs and Lot Thomas Storm Lake for the omitted tenth and eleventh districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hedge
Burlington
J. N. W. Rumple
Marengo
David B. Henderson
Dubuque
Gilbert N. Haugen
Northwood
Robert G. Cousins
Tipton
John F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
John A. T. Hull
Des Moines
Wm. P. Hepburn
Clarinda
Walter Smith
Council Bluffs
Lot Thomas
Storm Lake
Electors at Large and Local Officials Named
A slate of electors and county officials is listed including John N Baldwin Pottawattamie County Iowa for Congress Second District J N W Rumple Iowa County for County Auditor A C Noble Goshen Township for Clerk Charles Richman Muscatine for Recorder Co H Reelink For Attorney E P Ingham Wilton for Supervisor D D Webster Fruitland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Baldwin
Pottawattamie County
Ole Roe
Johnson County
Congress
J. N. W. Rumple
Iowa County
A. C. Noble
Goshen Township
Charles Richman
Muscatine
H. Reelink
E. P. Ingham
Wilton
D. D. Webster
Fruitland
Voting a Duty of Citizenship in a Republic
The piece argues that citizenship includes voting as a civic duty. It warns against political apathy and highlights that intelligent, conscientious voting sustains the republic. It likens nonparticipation to tax evasion, stressing the state expects every legal voter to vote.
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Caesar
God
Bryan campaign threat to pork packing near Ottumwa
The Ottumwa Courier asserts that if Bryan won in 1896 Ottumwa would lose much of its pork packing business as land options in Canada were secured to move industry if free silver appeared. It notes Bryan’s 16 to 1 coinage pledge and claims Iowa manufacturing cities would face similar losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Bryan
Canada
Filipino aide Lopez linked to Aguinaldo may stamp for Bryan
Sixto Lopez, recently arrived in the United States, is noted for having spent months in Washington as private secretary to Agoncillo, Aguinaldo’s agent. His potential issuance of the stamp for Bryan is seen as fitting diplomatic gesture though its political wisdom is questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixto Lopez
United States
Bryan
Washington
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
Judge Trimble Attacks Bryanism in Gate City Analysis
Keokuk judge H H Trimble, once a Democratic candidate for Iowa governor, delivers a caustic arraignment of Bryanism in the Gate City of the 7th. He says Bryanism opposes democracy and that patriotic Democrats must oppose it as they have always fought all demagogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Trimble
Keokuk
Iowa
Trimble
Bryan Described as Orator Not Statesman by Opponent
The speaker labels Bryan as a mere orator lacking any real statesmanship element, arguing the country faces dangers unless leadership possesses substance and practical insight.
Hero Marine Kehm Wounded Guarding Pekin Legation
The Ottumwa Courier reports Marine Herman Kehm, severely but not fatally wounded June 24 while guarding the Pekin legation from Boxers. Ottumwa rejoices at his safe return and honors him as a true hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
Herman Kehm
Pekin
Kehm
Farmers and Bryan appeal cited by Mason City Republican
A Mason City Republican argues that farmers may back Bryan because the nation is desperate for workers and farm help is hard to hire, suggesting job shortages influence political support.
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Bryan
Mason City
Des Moines tale of a Chicago train political clash
Frank Miller of Indianola recounted a train ride from Chicago to Des Moines where a Republican passenger delivered a sharp rebuttal to his Bryan support. The conductor identified the man as Bob Cousins, praised by Miller as a great orator, with hints he might back McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Indianola
Des Moines
Chicago
The
Register
Bryan
Bob Cousins
Tom
Cousins
Miller
McKinley
Jell-O Launches Four Flavor Dessert Campaign
Jell-O introduces a new dessert line with Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry options. Advertisers invite families to try the product at grocers at 0c.
Stockholders plan winding up of Credits Commutation Co
In Sioux City Iowa on October 11 stockholders voted to wind up the company, have its properties appraised, and place them on the market for sale.
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Sioux City
Credits Commutation Company
Harrison Refuses Campaign Roles Opposes Bryan
General Benjamin Harrison says he will not campaign further and has not authorized speeches. He notes a long history of campaign involvement, claims a behind the scenes role since 1808, and states his retirement from party management is complete. He defends past remarks on the Porto Rico DNL and asserts the Supreme Court will decide the territorial revenue question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Porto Rico
DNL
Congress
Territories
Supreme Court of the United States
Editorials By the People An Address To Ye Olden Dem OCRATS
Henry E. Porter argues that Bryanites threaten republic values and imperial ambition. He contrasts copperheads of the 1860s with modern Bryanism, praising McKinley support and urging Olden Democrats to back the Philippines and self government while warning against imperialist rhetoric. He calls for sending Bryan home and testing American governance here.
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Henry E. Porter
Lone Tree
Copperheads
North
Bryanite
Nero
Christ
Aguinaldo
Lincoln
Republican Party
Wm. McKinley
Army
Copperhead
McKinley
Bryan
Indianapolis
Lliberty
Bryanites
Beelzebub
France
Philippines
William Jennings Bryan
General cites 1896 Carnegie Hall speech on current campaign
He repeats his opposition to Bryan in the present election, recalling his Carnegie Hall remarks from 1896. He plans to depart for Indianapolis tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Bryan
Indianapolis
Fremont Voters Asked to Register for McKinley Support
Republican voters who backed Fremont and intend to back McKinley are urged to leave names and addresses at Republican Headquarters 114 East Second Street. J W McKee is chairman of the County Central Committee. Mrs M Evans of Cairo DL reports Beggs Hair Be stopped her dandruff and hair loss after other cures failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
McKinley
Republican County Central Committee
Republican
East Second Street
J. W. McKee
Co. Con. Com
Excursion Rates Announced by Rock Island Line
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific offers $12 to all points in Kansas and Nebraska and $14 to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Tickets go on sale October 2 and 16. J. W. Weidlein serves as emigrant agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J. W. Weidlein
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O Ad
A homey ad invites families to choose Jell O for dessert. It touts a two minute prep with no baking, just add hot water and let it cool. Flavors listed include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at your grocers for 1 cent.
Excursion Rates to Indianapolis for Democratic Clubs Meet
The Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway offers round trip tickets to Indianapolis for the Quadrennial Convention of the National Association of Democratic Clubs in early October. Tickets priced at a single fare plus $2 with full service from all points to Chicago and connections to Indianapolis. Agents of the Cedar Rapids Route provide schedules and rate details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Indianapolis
Ind
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
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Blackhawk County
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Delaware County
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Washington County
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Indiaapolis
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Carter Medicine CO
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