Dallas County Conventions Elect Delegates August 1899
The Dallas County desicrts meet in Dallas Center to nominate officers and elect 10 delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Des Moines August 16. Precincts gain representation by votes for Porter in 1898. Also Peoples Party of Dallas County meets August 9 to send delegates and nominate a county ticket.
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Uren
Oreger
Des Moines
O. Porter
Beaver
Boone
Colfa
Daila
Dexter
Des Moine
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Grant Ue
Seer
IL A. Nash, Co. Chm
Peoples Party of Dallas Co
Dallas Center
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John, Kent
Convention declares New York and Chicago delegates next year
The declaration marks New York Tamany and Illinois Altgeld factions as key delegates. The national committee ousted press agent P J Devlin for involvement in Altgeld's Chicago mayoral bid, signaling no sides in local races and aiming for a unified party next year.
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New York
Chicago
Harrison
Illinois
Altgeld
Bryan
P J. Devlin
Aligeki
Devtin
the Nations
Norrison
Algeld
Devlin
Democratic party reshapes platform ahead of 1896 convention
The piece argues Democrats will endorse the 1896 platform while avoiding current campaign issues. It notes unity across factions, the Chicago national committee meeting, and Bryan's cautious stance on selecting candidates. The text emphasizes opposing McKinley, trusts, imperialism, and tariff and presses for a money question driven campaign.
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National Committee
Chicago
Republican Party
Bryan
Perry Advertiser Feud Over Senatorial Coverage
In Perry Iowa 1899 the Perry Advertiser editors Carrell and Zerwekh spar with the Adel News over senatorial reporting. The exchange mocks threats and calls for fair coverage, noting past clashes with Hotchkiss and a long history of editor rivalry.
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Bro. Carrell
Taz Perry
Adel Noys
Bro
Hotchkiss
Becaus
Philippi
Bro. Hotchkiss
Democratic National Committee Meeting Brings Unity in Chicago
Democrats feared a factional clash at Chicago after Altgeld aligned events. William Jennings Bryan attended, rebuking factions and urging party regularity. Bryan met both Altgeld and Harrison with cordiality, affirming Illinois delegates chosen in primaries should represent the state at the national convention.
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Chicago
Altgeld
Harrison
Iivois
What the War Costs From the Verdict Commentary
The Verdict argues the Philippine War costs are obscured by political rhetoric. It estimates 1898 funding from War and Navy departments at 294 million, compares 1898 to 1908 costs, and tallies taxes and revenues that offset expenses, concluding the deficit would be far higher without war and taxes.
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Philippines
Jast Congress
McKisley
De&cit
Spain
Iseg
Navy Department
Congress
Dem
Fucrals Mightily Pastes Hidden in Plain Sight
A garbled note hints at a government strategy where administration actions are used to delay uncovering sleaze and corruption. The fragment mentions stalling investigations and shielding officials while public attention shifts.
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Uwe
Editorial Notes on Alger and Cabinet Turmoil
Editorial notes mock Alger and Devlin amid cabinet shifts and McKinley era feuds. Mentions Cole Sells for Governor, Otis, Clark son, and criticism of yellow journalism. Demorest's and Stable Colony feature Bronxville residents with portraits and social context.
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Demorest
Demorest’s
Onn
America
Bronxville
Dreise
New York Star contest offers daily bicycle prizes
A New York Star contest promotes prizes including a $40 bicycle daily and many valuable rewards. Readers must include twelve stamps and full details to enter, with prizes awarded promptly. The ad notes no partiality and directs entries to the New York Star at 23 W 39th Street, New York City.
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Asine
New York Star
Air
W.39th Street
New York City
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