Democratic State Convention Called for August 7 1906
A Democratic State Convention is called to meet in Des Moines Iowa on Tuesday August 7 1906 to nominate candidates for state offices to be voted on November 6 1906 and conduct other business. Representation is two delegates per county plus one per 200 votes and fraction over Parker’s total. Marion County gets thirteen delegates. The committee urges organization and reports with credentials. By order of the State Committee Des Moines May 18 1906 S Morrisey Chairman Miller Secretary.
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Alton B. Parker
Rgof
Marion County
Democratic County Convention in Marion County Knoxville
Democrats of Marion county meet at the court house Knoxville on Wednesday July 25 at 11 a m to select 13 delegates for the state convention at Waterloo and delegates for the August 7 congressional and judicial convention. Bases of representation include one per precinct plus one for each twenty Parker votes. precincts listed with apportioned delegates. Delegates urged to attend. caucus calls planned. if a precinct lacks a caucus, members meet July 14 at 7 30 p m to select their delegates. By order of the county central committee J O Sniff chairman.
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Marion County
Waterloo
Alton B. Parker
United States
Dallapdess Decesees Paget
Newhbern
Durham
Tracy
Bryankiin
Playtot
Knoxville Township
Knoxville
Lake Prairie
Yella
Perry
Wae
Pleasant Grove
Polk
Red Rock
Bummit
Swan
Ccscenes
Washington
Democratic Party
J. O. Sniff
Four-day period of purri canes and cyclones predicted
A farmer relayed almanac predictions claiming a four day window from July 14 to July 18 in four states and towns, bringing a period of cyclones and unusual weather. The source notes the period as an old forecast shared by a local farmer.
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Shem
Political theater as Democrats watch Republican campaign unfold
The incident notes Democrats laughing at the GOP scrap as headsquarter noises emerge. It hints at the fall campaign taking shape with movies and political matters gaining attention as parties position themselves.
Hearst? Says He Is Not A Democratic Nominee In 1908
Congressmen W R Hearst, in a San Francisco interview, states he is not a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1908. He favors Bryan, leans toward Folk, and opposes Bailey. He suggests a ticket with Bryan Folk or Stevenson.
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W. R. Hearst
Baling
San Francisco
Bryan
Folk
Bailey
Stevenson
Marlon County Democrats Convene at Knoxville Courthouse
The Marlon county democratic convention will be held at the courthouse in Knoxville on July 25 to select delegates to the state convention in Waterloo on Tuesday August and to choose county delegates for the congressional and judicial conventions yet to be called. Township and precinct caucuses should be held soon to appoint delegates to the county convention.
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Marlon County
Court House
Knoxville
Waterloo
Old Casey Ridicules Errors in Express Criticism
A brief note mocks Old Casey of the Express for picking poorly worded items to ridicule authors. It accuses him of publishing little news and relying on boilerplate, comparing his stance to a knocker who never acts and always sneers at others.
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Old Casey
The
Express
Scallawag
Democrats Open Campaign HQ in Des Moines
The P-ville News notes Democrats start planning early this year with campaign headquarters in Des Moines. Acting chairman O W Miller says prospects for the fall are promising and envisions winning a governor, a legislature, a U S senator and many county officers.
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P-ville
Des Moines
O. W Miller
Democratic State Committee
United States
Bryan Denies Presidential Bid If Not Best for Democrats
In a London briefing Mr. Bryan states he is not seeking the presidential nomination unless it serves Democratic interests. He acknowledges other worthy contenders and suggests friends should not be bound by promises. He contrasts this with Republican aspirants rushing plans without regard for public good.
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London
Bryan
Democratic Party
Iowa Election Outlook Shapes Gubernatorial Nomination
Fragmentary remarks indicate ongoing party dynamics in Iowa with the likely nomination of Cumming for governor by the Republican party as the fall election approaches. The text hints at comparing general state conditions to current favorable levels for the straight Democratic ticket.
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Iowa
Cumming
Republic
Democratic Party Urged to Nominate Safe, Popular Men
A historical fragment urges the Democratic Party to be careful and conservative in selecting candidates. It argues conditions will mirror county and state affairs, and that nominating safe, conservative, popular men will lead to election success. The text emphasizes unity and caution in candidate choice.
Weaver Likely Democratic Nomination For Iowa Governor
Close friends of Gen. J B Weaver of Colfax say he is nearing acceptance of the Democratic nomination for governor if his bid meets with sufficient support. He eyes a united party, expects a state convention victory, and may announce soon. Veterans rally to his civil war record if Perkins falters.
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Des Moines
J.b.weaver
Colfax
Weaver
Iowa
Cummins
Perkins
Bryan Declines Immediate Presidential Candidacy Boston July 3
In London on July 3 William Jennings Bryan told reporters he is not a candidate for president now. He says reception efforts by the Commercial Travelers League were not an endorsement and that the party should keep an open field. He will not publish letters or commit to a candidacy two years before the convention.
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London
England
William Jennings Bryan
New York
Commercial Travelers’ League
Hoge
League
Hearst
Bailey
Folk
Weekend plans mention Amsander Reid in transit
Weekend events outline Amsander and Mrs Reid visiting Wrest Park before a trip to Italy returning July 23 for Mr Bryan to attend an inter parliamentary conference. Mr and Mrs Bryan will tour Scotland then proceed to France and Spain.
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Amsander
Reid
Will Tariff Revision Be The Issue In 1908 Campaign
A condensed survey of Iowa Democratic county conventions shows a near unanimous push for immediate tariff revision as the campaign focus. Delegates cite reforms to lower duties, oppose protection for trusts, and align with Bryan for 1908, while earlier statements by the governor are noted as not fully consistent with party resolutions.
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Capital
Young
Des
Moines
Daily Paper
Pella
Iowa
Waterloo
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Jasper County
Friends of the People
Dolliver
McKinley
Crawford County
Friends of the Tariff
Democratic Party
Calhoun County Democrats
Dingley
Calhoun County
Cummins
Democratic calls and candidate picks across Iowa in 1900s era
The piece surveys county and district Democratic conventions in Iowa with mentions of Theodore Roosevelt and Governor Cummins joining or supporting Democratic principles. It lists candidates like R. C. Stirton, James B. Weaver, John T. Mulvaney and Wade for governor, plus district nominees in the First, Seventh and Tenth districts. It notes convention dates for Black Hawk, Carroll, Clarke, Marion counties and Mt. Pleasant and Ft. Dodge.
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Gress
Sted
Lumbar, Trust
Standard Oil Company
Crawford County
Roosevelt
Ummins
Democratic Party
Républican Party
Plank
Theodore Roosevelt
Cummins
Jones County
R. C. Stirton
Congress
Robert Cousins
James B. Weaver
Major Lacey
Weaver
Polk County
John T. Mulvaney
Des Moines
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Judge Wade
Black Hawk
Carroll
Clarke
Marion
Mt. Pleasant
Ft. Dodge
Georges. Tracy
Burlington
Charles EF. Duncombe
Ft. Dodge Chronicle
Conner
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad Promotes Storage
An advertisement urges keeping a box of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve on hand for sunburns cuts bruises piles and boils. It claims the salve is a longstanding standard and cautions buyers to obtain the genuine product from H. M. Langerak.
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DeWitt
H. M. Langerak
Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
The original laxative cough syrup Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar combines cough relief with cleansing effects. It contains no opiates and is promoted as a remedy to purge the system of cold symptoms.
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Kennedy
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